“Help me out?” From the bottom of her heart, it seemed─ She sneered like I was a fool. No, maybe she was angry. “Give me a break. Didn’t I tell you I don’t need any cheap sympathy? You can’t do a thing for me. Keep mum and pay no attention to me, that’s all I want.” “……” “Generosity, too─I will deem as hostile behavior.” With those words, she climbed one step. She had to be serious. Our earlier interaction had taught me all too well that she wasn’t the hesitant type. Damn well. And that’s why. That’s why, without saying a word, I stuck a finger against the edge of my lips and tugged to show her my cheek. My right cheek, with my right hand. Naturally, this exposed the inside of my mouth. “Wha-” The sight couldn’t but shock even Senjogahara. The deadly weapons otherwise known as stationery spilled and fell from both of her hands. “You─how did…” I could tell even before she’d asked. Yes.