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Naoe only looked around so much as to realize that there were no other patients in this place.
He didn't check to make sure the boys were following him. He believed that Lee would, but Sasuke was another story. He didn't expect loyalty from the teenager, Sasuke didn't seem the sort. Naoe was slightly envious of that quality. If anything a quiet place would give him time to think. He didn't really have time, but thinking would be good.
They couldn't just barge in like they had tried, but he also couldn't give up. Not with Takaya in danger.