Rukawa watched Hanamichi and Ms. Fujii whispering together in the kitchen, a sudden panic rising in his chest.
Ever since he had come to terms with his own feelings, everything he thought about and everything he did revolved around how to pursue Hanamichi. Only now did he realize he had overlooked a glaringly important question: Was Hanamichi single?
When Rukawa first stepped into Hanamichi's home, his observations led him to conclude that Hanamichi lived alone, leading him to the straightforward assumption that he was unattached.
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