[ So, he did believe her, probably? What was he thinking, then? Chou quieted for a moment, but then leaned towards him, head tilted, confusion written in every line of her body. ]

No... hitting you was definitely wrong. And then he didn't even make sure you were okay--I'm sure of that. And he let you think... [ Where to begin? She didn't actually even know what Emi thought, she was only assuming things. ] He let you think things that aren't true. That guy did a lot of wrong things!

And... and I should have talked to him sooner, and I should have ignored what he wanted, and cleared things up with you right away.