"I heard from Akane what the whole deal was, what happened, all of that. I don't think it was very wise of him, but I understand why he did that, especially since he thought it might be 'his' Ichinose," Hamuko nodded, hugging her knees casually, comfortably.

"And I get why you took Ichinose-san in, and why she went into hiding. I don't necessarily approve of anything that happened, but I understand everyone."