Chapter 16 second quarter

"This is entirely my responsibility." Jingguan said with a sad expression. Mariko stared at Iseki's face, her eyes seemed to be expecting something.Iseki slightly looked away from her as if embarrassed. "seriously--" "real?" "To be honest, while I am urging you to reconcile with Tajima-kun, I hope you—" "I..." Mariko asked, staring at Jingguan's face. She knew what Jingguan wanted to say, and the reason why she asked the question was to let Jingguan say it himself, even if Jingguan said "I want to hug you", she would probably fall into his arms without hesitation, right?

"I know that I am not the ideal person for you to discuss things, but I am very happy to be with you, so I came to meet you. It is natural for Tajima-kun to be suspicious, because Tajima-kun knows I like you too." "It doesn't matter." "Despite what you say..." "It doesn't matter, because I also know that you are not the ideal person to discuss things." "In that case, why did you call me here?" "Because I have no one else to talk to except you, and..." "And what?" "I think you still love me deeply, so I put you..."

"Although Tajima-kun suspects that I have an affair with you, don't you care at all?" "Yes. I don't mind at all being suspicious of that scumbag." Mariko said in a high-pitched voice.People mistakenly think that it is because they are in a happy mood that the voice is so high-pitched.People's emotions are very subtle. Until just now, she was afraid that Tajima would find out that she was meeting Jingguan, because she was worried that she was a married woman. However, once she knew that her husband suspected her, this scruple completely disappeared. It was because she was suspected of causing her backlash, and she no longer had any scruples about being a married woman. If Jingguan seduces her now, no matter where she goes, she will probably follow her!

Even the motel in Sendagaya, she will follow! "You said you still like me now?" "That's..." Just as Jing Guan said this, he shook his head slightly. "I can't do something to be sorry to my friend, and..." "And what?" "I think of that portrait." "portrait?" "Do you still remember the portrait that Tajima-kun and I drew with you as a model three years ago?" "Remember……" "At that time, the portrait painted by Mr. Tajima won an award and made him famous in the painting world. What surprised me at that time was not only his painting skills, but his love for you. He gave all his love to you. Injecting that portrait, and that alone, I'm defeated—"

"His love for me is gone now." "However, I can't forget the strong impression that portrait made on me. Tajima-kun dedicates that portrait to you as a gift of love? As long as that portrait is still there, it means that Tajima-kun's love for you has not Disappear, when I think about it..." "..." "Tajima-kun must still be deeply in love with you now. His following you today is the best proof." "..." Mariko fell silent, she felt that the danger was suddenly gone, because Jingguan didn't say "I want to hug you", but mentioned the portrait.

Mariko felt relieved, but also a little disappointed. "Let's go!" Mariko stood up slowly.