Second Interlude
“Miori...”
“Reita-kun. You never picked up when I tried to call you, but now you’re calling me out of nowhere? Did you have a change of heart? You know we’re worried about you, right? Me and everyone else.”
“What about you? What was that post about?”
“There’s nothing deeper to it. I just told the entire truth.”
“What you did will only bring more negative attention to you.”
“I know, but I don’t care... I don’t want to be protected by you sacrificing yourself for me. I’ll take responsibility for my crimes. Telling lie after lie... I know I’ll regret it in the future.”
“You’re better off deleting that right now. There’s still time; it hasn’t gained much traction yet. And you have no crime to take responsibility for to begin with. The nasty gossip about you was all my fault. I’m the one who pressured you into a contractual relationship. I knew you were in love with Natsuki too. I also knew from the start that there was a risk of those sorts of rumors spreading, but I didn’t tell you... I’m to blame. So I’m going to take responsibility for that crime.”
“You’re wrong. Don’t think that everything is your fault. I chose to date you. You can’t blame yourself for that too... If you do, you’re looking down on me.”
“That’s not what I’m trying to do. My love is what drove you into a corner.”
“So you published that video to atone for it? You wanted to sacrifice yourself and make it so I could breathe a little easier? I don’t want that. Back then, I couldn’t control my feelings and drove myself into a corner. I did that, Reita-kun. It’s not your fault.”
“And I’m telling you that I’m the one who planted the seed!”
“Reita-kun, you’ve been wrong all along. As I’ve said multiple times already, I went out with you of my own volition... You know, when you told me you loved me, I was happy.”
“...”
“I accepted your confession because, even though I loved Natsuki, I thought I’d fall for you eventually. Despite that, I betrayed you. Which is why I’m the one who should apologize. I’m sorry for manipulating you. If anything, you should be mad at me for cheating on you.”
“Miori...you’re so obstinate.”
“I could say the same about you. You’re surprisingly stubborn.”
“Fine. I’ll respect your decision. I won’t interfere anymore.”
“Hey, Reita-kun. Is that your way of saying goodbye?”
“Hmm, who knows.”
“Don’t play dumb. I heard about your conversation with Natsuki and the others... Your suspension ends tomorrow, right? Come back to school. Let’s have fun with everyone again.”
“If I’m near you, I’ll only hurt you again.”
“Losing you would hurt even more.”
“Miori.”
“What?”
“It was a short relationship, but thanks. I’m praying for your happiness from the bottom of my heart.”
“Reita-kun? Wait a second! Reita-kun!”
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