He wouldn't, is what she wants to say. But he already did this fake engagement thing, and he must have known what Masaharu and Bunta know about it being wildly unpopular. Before, she would have been sure he'd never do that, either.

"He'd never hear the end of it, that's for sure," she said, finally. Whether it would be a reasoned and compelling speech or an uncontrollable crying fit, she didn't know.

"And you are as bad as Bunta-kun, answering questions with questions!"