"It's not the place of the Angels, either. They call us irresponsible but we can't trust anything they say. Maybe that world is their responsibility. All I know is that I would be happier staying at home."
Kou traced circles on his desk with his finger. Everything should be simpler, because he would know his place and be comfortable. He deferred to authority at home and at school, but those were people he respected as having a right to tell him what to do. Renju had impressed him as the sort who left him to it. Others were not as considerate.
"Have you considered what you will do once this is over?"