Maybe some part of me had liked feeling he was looking out for me still. I should have realized it would take more than that. I’d thought he would put Chiyo, as the real daughter of his rulers, first I’d thought, when I’d told him we wouldn’t be more than friends, he’d let go. Maybe even more loyal than he felt to the mountain itself, since he’d been specifically assigned to watch over me. He still felt loyal to me, even if he shouldn’t. I’d just said it to Keiji, hadn’t I? Takeo didn’t decide, he just followed his nature. Even if he’d worried about my vague explanation, how could he have put finding me ahead of saving Mt. But what was Takeo thinking? I’d left that note so he’d know I’d gone of my own accord. If I’d said you’d gone to the mountain, they’d have gone too, wouldn’t they? Without all they need to defeat the demon? I couldn’t be responsible for that.” She was right-the outcome probably would have been worse if she’d spoken up. “You said I shouldn’t tell Chiyo what I’d told you.
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