Chapter 17

Chantria

Iwatani took me outside even though our houses were just next to each other. According to him, it was already dark outside. And as long as I'm out, he has to watch me all the time. I just shrugged and let him go because he had a point.

When we arrived in front of my house, I faced him and thanked him.

"It's my job to protect you, Seanne. No need to thank me."

I just snorted. If he said so. But why my chest tightened because of what he said, I had no idea. "Thank you very much anyway. Then thank you for the delicious Sinigang. You can get married now," I joked.

He frowned because of what I said. "I have no intention of getting married even though I know how to cook. That is not the basis of whether or not you can get married."

My mouth dropped open and I looked at him in disbelief. "That was a joke, Iwatani."

He cleared his throat. "I know."

"No, you don't. You know, sometimes it's nice to talk to people. Try it."

"What do you mean?"

I raised an eyebrow at him. "Talk to us mor