Then immediately Akane's and Hanako's impressions changed back to how they were being rude to Yuri.
The brief moment of guilt and forced kindness vanished in an instant, replaced by sharp, cold hostility.
Akane's eyes narrowed into dangerous slits as she stared at the gothic girl, her arms crossing tightly over her chest once more while her lips pressed into a thin, displeased line.
In her mind, she thought, What trick is she trying to play asking Rin a question like that? The jealousy burned hot in her chest, making her shoulders tense and her fingers dig into her own arms.
Hanako's expression mirrored hers almost perfectly — her previously softening face hardened again, brows furrowing deeply as she gazed at Yuri with clear dislike. Both girls shifted their weight uncomfortably, their bodies leaning slightly away from Yuri as if her mere presence irritated them.
