“I’m really very happy. Both Alya-chan and Kuze-kun, both of whom I love... So that’s why...” While suddenly looking up at the sky, Maria muttered in a musing voice. “After all, I don’t want to compete with Alya-chan.” That’s the idea that Maria once spoke about the other day in the school hallway, a place where the faint rays and sunset shone. The same words echoed with different meanings now. “That means...” Does it mean you’re stepping aside for your sister...? Maria smiled softly in response to Masachika’s surprised look. “Therefore, I want Kuze-kun to think about and face Alya-chan’s feelings properly...and if you still choose me...” In the middle of the sentence, Maria cut off her words and smiled so beautifully that it made Masachika fascinated by her. “If that happens, am I willing to...accept Kuze-kun’s feelings?” Masachika’s chest tightened due to the endless tenderness and attention in her words. “So, Masha-san... Doesn’t that bother you?” After truly understanding Masachika and Alisa’s feelings, she was still willing to step back and prioritize the feelings of the two. Masachika considered the proposal of sacrificing herself too much, but Maria lowered her eyebrows and looked a bit worried. “Please don’t put on an expression like that. This is all my own selfishness, I just don’t want to hurt Alya-chan or Kuze-kun.” And then a bit of regret appeared in the expression on her face. “...I’m sorry? I know that if I express my feelings now, I will only upset Kuze-kun. Although I already know that, I still can’t control my