"I don't know," Manabu admits. "But it's convenient enough for them...if there was no information for us to go on in order to leave."

When he looks back at Ryunosuke, at the troubled expression, Manabu feels a pang of guilt. At his feet, Magnet growl-whines a little, pawing at his pantleg.

"S-sorry...that's not really, uh, date-friendly talk, is it?" He forces an apologetic smile. "Guess I, I need more practice."