Thanks for your hard work in translating this manga! Makio really had the best intentions but stopped thinking about how that would hit for Asa. Also the bad luck that Asa right now is thinking about her near future and fearing that she will end up all alone, which is not totally unbased seeing how Makio is a lone wolf at her heart. But this way Asa finally managed to voice hear fears, which should allow both to talk honestly to each other and find a way to move forward. Can't wait for it!