Chapter 38
...Ryosaku chases after the girl.
The girl didn't even turn around or show any signs of noticing him as he gradually approached her, just walking quickly towards her home, where she was commuting to school.
"No doubt···!"
Ryosaku was convinced and finally caught up with the girl.
"...Mieko-chan!"
Ryosaku shouts.
In his eyes, there was no mistake.
...There's no way he could have mistaken her.
Ever since they broke up, Ryosaku has never forgotten his beloved lover.
She was his beloved partner who was always there for Ryosaku when he was alone, and they once swore their love to each other with a "tanzaku".
Ryosaku looked at Mieko's profile... Her expression had changed dramatically from when she and him were on good terms, and it was dark, like a cloudy day... and he himself... He noticed that her expression took on a sad color.
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"...Mieko-chan! When did you come back...? How have you been...?"
Ryosaku speaks to Mieko, who is looking at him from the side, while holding back his breath.
Mieko finally turned to face Ryosaku, who was standing on her left.
...Even though she was finally able to meet Ryosaku, Mieko's expression remained as gloomy as ever.
Mieko stared at Ryosaku with sad eyes and her lips moved slightly.
She seemed to have told Ryosaku something.
"Mieko-chan! What did you just say...? Please, say it again...!"
However, Mieko didn't say anything else.
Ryosaku couldn't help it and instinctively grabbed Mieko's left hand tightly.
···Yes. Just like they used to do...
