[The way Mayoi calms and curls into him makes Tatsumi's heart soar. After what happened at school, he never thought he'd trust or care about anyone quite so strongly again. But he feels like Mayoi wouldn't lie, or deceive him. He feels an affinity for the poor, mistreated pet.]

I want you to be mine, Mayoi-san. I'm sorry if this is too sudden. I really didn't intend to... be quite like this. But if God has brought you to my arms, I won't turn you away. Anything you need, I'll take care of. You'll be my first and only...