KAITO...
...?
It's rare of you to come talk to me like this.
I know, but Luka's been having fun jerking you around.
Ugh...
Is that why you're here...?
So, tell me.
Are you here to also yank my chain?
...
I believe Rin's being so stubborn because of what Luka said...
What?
After you and Rin finished arguing at the lake, Luka said...
“I should see if I can smooth things out between them.”
Smooth things out? Her?
Take it with a grain of salt.
I was planning on just watching from afar since you sowed these seeds...
But I recommend you nip this in the bud while you can. Otherwise, it's all going to work out in Luka's favor.
*Sigh*
Hey.
Oh...
Wait...
I don't know what Luka told you, but I'm guessing she wasn't telling you the truth.
What...?
For now, can you tell me what she said?
Rin, why do you have such a serious expression on your face?
Oh, KAITO eavesdropped?
Shame on him.
On the other hand, it might've been his way of saying you wouldn't be able to handle this situation.
Especially considering how heavy and complicated Kanade's sins are...
She basically said that you're treating me with kid gloves...
I see...
But wouldn't apologizing to her be the adult thing to do?
(Look who's talking.
Doing what she said would've meant throwing gas on the fire.)
Do you really think I'm that kind of person...?
Huh...?
Do you really think I'd take pity on a kid by thinking something would be too much for them?
I mean...
She's doing everything she can to destroy who you really are. How can you even think about showing her any mercy?
Oh, come on. Open your eyes.
You know exactly what she's trying to do. But you just keep—
No... No...! Mom... She...!
No, you wouldn't...
Because you're as cold as ice.
I'm just not soft-hearted like the rest of you...
Anyway, now do you understand?
Luka pulled a fast one on us.
Congratulations. You've finally made up♪
We made up? This was all your doing.
Yes, but you wouldn't have even tried talking to Rin if I hadn't done anything.
You're a pest.
Luka...
There's something I need to tell you.
Oh, I have to get going now.
I just remembered that there's somewhere I need to be.
Hey...!
Luka, wait!
So...
Rin and KAITO made up?
At the very least, their misunderstanding has been resolved.
Thank goodness...
*Sigh*
(There's never a dull moment with this lot...)