"Of course I haven't forgotten," he replied softly with a sigh. "I care about you both. You should know that by now."
Ichiro ran a hand through his hair, nibbling on his lower lip as he tried to decide how to proceed with this situation.
"Look, if you want to talk here instead of at my apartment, that's fine. But I'm gong to find out what's going on one way or another, Lucelle. I'm worried about you, and Hikari, and I want to protect you."