Utahoshi hadn't seen. He wouldn't be making that expression, saying those things if he had, Ryusei thought with relief.

"You should rest. It's what I'm here for, after all."

It would be best if he could persuade Utahoshi to leave entirely; now Ryusei had to start all over with the Meteor examination. He might never get another chance to have Rabbit Hatch to himself. Hmph. 'Another.' He didn't have the place to himself now.

"You can go home if you want. I can take care of things here."