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"This is why," continued Suho, "I brought you here. It was not just to ensure your recovery, but also to get the answers straight from you. The school is closed, Kohaku has been handled for the time being, and I am listening. I need to hear your perspective, what went through your mind during the encounter with Wada-san and Hirashima-san. I promise not to pass judgment. My goal here is to protect you."

"But why?" asked Hiro, exasperated. "Why is any of this happening at all? Who are you protecting me from, if not Kohaku? I mean, who is SHE? And how do I know I can trust you, Suho? I have no idea who you really are!"

The outburst hung between them for a moment. Suho's stolid face was immovable. As Hiro breathed, feeling the pent-up confusion and frustration put out in the open, Suho folded her arms and, for the first time, her expression softened.

"In fairness, you shouldn't trust me. I know this might sound trite, but there's only so much I can tell you until I have a better understanding of things. This is a very delicate situation, Hiro-san, and I wish I could be more specific right now. But until I learn more about your story, I cannot be more forthright than this.

"That said..." Suho sighed. "Trust is earned. There may not be a better time, but I am willing to show you that I mean well first. You've been through a strange day. Either we can discuss this now, or you can meet me tomorrow after school, and you can decide then how much you wish me to know. I will respect whatever you choose."

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"This is why," continued Suho, "I brought you here. It was not just to ensure your recovery, but also to get the answers straight from you. The school is closed, Kohaku has been handled for the time being, and I am listening. I need to hear your perspective, what went through your mind during the encounter with Wada-san and Hirashima-san. I promise not to pass judgment. My goal here is to protect you."

"But why?" asked Hiro, exasperated. "Why is any of this happening at all? Who are you protecting me from, if not Kohaku? I mean, who is SHE? And how do I know I can trust you, Suho? I have no idea who you really are!"

The outburst hung between them for a moment. Suho's stolid face was immovable. As Hiro breathed, feeling the pent-up confusion and frustration put out in the open, Suho folded her arms and, for the first time, her expression softened.

"In fairness, you shouldn't trust me. I know this might sound trite, but there's only so much I can tell you until I have a better understanding of things. This is a very delicate situation, Hiro-san, and I wish I could be more specific right now. But until I learn more about your story, I cannot be more forthright than this.

"That said..." Suho sighed. "Trust is earned. There may not be a better time, but I am willing to show you that I mean well first. You've been through a strange day. Either we can discuss this now, or you can meet me tomorrow after school, and you can decide then how much you wish me to know. I will respect whatever you choose."