“I don’t know much about Akito Miyazaki,” I say to her, “So, why don’t you ask Manabe about your dad? He knows a lot about the scandals involving politicians besides the conspiracy theories. I don’t mean to doubt people around you. But they must have a reason why they don’t want to tell you. Manabe may do the same too. But I don’t think he can refuse if you nudge him a bit.”
Ayumi seems hesitated when I’m suggesting her to ask Manabe. I understand why she doesn’t feel like asking him. She doesn’t want to feel disappointed when she finds out about what Akito Miyazaki did behind her back. She’s afraid that she will lose her respect for him. At this moment, I don’t feel like saying anything to her anymore. I doubt that it will make her feel any better.
The class begins as soon as the teache
