“If someone like Clara, with such values, would accept polygamy even if it’s not practiced in her own country, would you be open to it as well?”

“Ah...”

Ichinose realized the importance of the current moment. She wanted to focus and be as careful as possible with her response.

Even if the silence dragged on for a while, she knew that Shion and Clara would understand.

‘It’s not easy to approach a good man. It’s only been a few months since I entered the academy, and there are already so many women who are serious about him.’

Ichinose chewed her lower lip, thinking deeply. After a while, she looked up and stared at the cafe’s ceiling.

She lowered her head and glanced at Clara, who was nibbling on some bread.