The Unexpected Bow

Leo instinctively took a small step back.

Unsure of what he’d done wrong and suddenly feeling intimidated, he quietly moved a little closer to Lyra. Almost instinctively, Lyra slipped an arm around his shoulders and gently drew him closer to her side.

Elise gently placed a hand on her husband’s arm. “Anata… dōshita no?” (Dear… what’s wrong?)

Her gentle voice snapped Mr. Matsuda out of his daze