[ haru sighs quietly. ] Mm, some people tell me I'm too trusting. [ then why haven't you taken their advice, haru.. ] But honestly, look at who I live with. Between all the overprotective swords and Pitch-san, I don't think anyone would try to hurt me. Or them.

[ because they'd get carved up like a christmas goose and then turned into a nightmare... probably.

still, he glances back up again, bobbing a small nod. ] Thanks, Shinonome-kun. I mean, not that I'm trying to limit your conversation options with him or anything, just.. he's so stubborn. [ ugh. ]