While Kiriha would join, nobody else could. Theia and Ruth had something else to do, Yurika was abducted by the cosclub a moment ago, Shizuka and Maki had made a promise to go hang out with some classmates, and Harumi and Clan had to continue the health check up from yesterday. As a result, Koutarou would be going out with Sanae, Kiriha and the haniwas.
“Since it's just us I've decided to pad out the numbers.”
“Sanae-chan, one of us is enough.”
After leaving room 106, Sanae-chan left her body and was floating in the air alongside the haniwas. This was her way of showing her consideration, but to Sanae-san left behind in the body, this was a trial.
“You need to get used to this.”
“That's impossible... you're always taking the courage with you, Sanae-chan.”
“Well that's because it's mine. You need to squeeze out your own courage. Stop relying on me.”
“But...”
Having only known Koutarou and the others for a short while, Sanae-san still wasn't sure how to act around them. On top of that, Sanae-chan's personality was usually on the surface, and the introverted Sanae-san couldn't really rely on the bright and cheerful Sanae-chan's memories. Sanae-san was still getting a feel for things.
“Koutarou, how about you hold Sanae-san's hand?”
“That's it! Thank you, Kiriha! We should just force her to get used to it!”
“Eeeehh!?”
The Sanaes were split on Kiriha's proposal. Sanae-chan was up for it but Sanae-san was against it. The difference in their personalities was showing.
“...So what should I do?”
Koutarou was of course troubled by that. While he had no objections of holding Sanae's hand, since both of them were the same person, he didn't want to ignore Sanae-san's opinion.
“Koutarou, Koutarou, it's not like she doesn't like you. She's me after all.”
“Kya Kya Kya! Stop it, Sanae-chan!!”
“She likes you so she's embarrassed to hold hands. Isn't she childish?”
“You look more like a child to me though...”
Since the two were the same person, Sanae-chan and Sanae-san shared the same memories and basic thinking. That's why both of them liked Koutarou. However, their expression of that emotion change based on the environment they grew up in.
“So there you have, just grab her hand.”
“N-No way!”
“Do you hate Koutarou?”
“That's not it, but... it's still too early! It's not even been half a year since we met.”
“You're so immature... geez...”
Their personalities were so difference, Sanae was amazed by herself.
“I've come up with a good idea, Sanae.”
“What?”
“How about you hold Karama's and Korama's hands first? I'm sure it'll be a lot easier mentally than starting off with the person you love the most.”
“We'll cooperate Ho-!”
“But don't fall for us Ho-!”
Karama and Korama spun around Sanae-san. Since the two of them loved Sanae, they would gladly cooperate.
“I-In that case, I might manage somehow...”
“I guess it can't be helped... please, haniwas.”
“Leave it to us Ho-!”
“We're full of love Ho-!”
Karama and Korama floated up into the air and held hands with Sanae-san. The next moment they concealed themselves using their camouflage, but Sanae-san could still feel their small hands in her own.
“Alright, I'll do my best...”
With her withdrawn personality she would never be able to leave Sanae-chan's shadow. That would become an obstacle if the two were to completely merge. That's why Sanae-san decided to try her hardest today.