Chapter 182: Differences between Us

Naoto's POV

I was surrounded by the loud noise chattering all around me, but somehow looking in the eyes of the person in front of me was making me feel as if everything was really calm and steady around me. 

My hand was enveloped in his as his fingers were slowly wrapping around mine, while the plain expression kept remaining on his face. He wasn't looking around, but all his attention was right on me. 

I was feeling awkward a few moments ago before entering his class, but all that awkwardness was gone. I knew that some of the students were looking at us, but I could care less about them at that moment.

"So what's up?" I asked him, as it felt like he was getting in the mood to open up a bit. Honestly, it was really hard to predict him, or what went inside his head most of the time.

Still, there was a bit of hesitation on his face so I told him in a soft voice while cradling his hand tighter, "Don't be shy, I'm all ears for you."