[i]God damn it woman, just leave me be...[/i] Fuyuki had two ways to deal with this situation; escape, most likely by either ignoring or insulting Matsushita, or attempting limited reconciliation. He didn't particularly want to make up with someone who had just lamped him, but by her reckoning he probably deserved it and leaving on a negative note could impact his reputation on campus... To his surprise, Fuyuki found himself chuckling at himself, marveling at his own insistence on analysing everything that happened; just this once, regardless of the high stakes, he decided to play it by ear. [b]'I will live.',[/b] he replied, leaning his back up against the wall. [b]'... You probably resent me for what you perceive as a form of persecution or invasion of privacy. For what it's worth, I was not trying to perve over you. I have more important things to do.'[/b] The pain faded once more and Fuyuki pushed off from the wall, testing his legs. He didn't dare look Matsushita in the eye, lest she figure him out. The best he could do was try to blag his way put of the conversation. [b]'... I am sorry for upsetting you. But hitting me was uncalled for; for that, I say duck you. Fair?'[/b]