Chapter 367 – A Turning Point in Romance?

There wasn’t a single familiar face anywhere near Haruto-san and me.

Still, this was Katsujirou-kun’s birthday celebration, so the venue was bustling with people. Perhaps because of that, I found myself more conscious of Haruto-san than usual.

Almost unconsciously, I turned my gaze toward him. At the same moment, Haruto-san turned his head as well, looking directly at me.

Naturally, I turned not only my eyes, but my whole face toward him.

“Reiko-san, there’s something I have to tell you. You’re the one person I need to tell. Will you hear me out?”

“Is it really all right to talk here? There are people watching us. We should at least move somewhere else.”

“…You’re right. How about somewhere a little less conspicuous, over by that pillar? If we stand facing each other there, I don’t think anyone will even be able