Drawing Closer Chapter 2

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Chapter 2 Your Allies - Hikari Translation

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TL: Kazue Kurosaki

ED: Kazue Kurosaki

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A few days later Mizuki and Misaki formed an alliance in the form of a temporary contract. Julie ends, and we enter the usual afternoon of early August.

"Hee, this is Mizuki-san's house. As the home of two men who live with your uncle, isn't this enough clean!"

In front of the entrance to the house Mizuki, Misaki's happy voice echoed. His curious eyes looked at in Mizuki's house curiously. Even when he was watching movie, she dresses like a young woman at a summer resort, but today he wears denim shorts and a short-sleeved sweater, which looks quite comfortable for activities.

By the way, Mizuki's clothes barely changed since he went to the movies. Because experience being alone for too long, he barely had any personal clothes visible.

For Mizuki who has stayed with his uncle since the sixth grade of elementary school, it always feels strange to hear someone's voice girl in her own house. It would be better to say that first, just staying at home with girls his age would make Mizuki very nervous and feeling unable to calm down.
After all, to calm down, Mizuki took a deep breath.

Mizuki took a breath deeply to catch his breath so that Misaki wouldn't find out. Moment oxygen swirled in his brain, he gradually regained it his calmness. If so, there must always be a way to survive.

"I'm sorry Misaki-san. Anyway, come to this living room first—"

Mizuki, who turned to Misaki again, pointing to the room.

However, his voice stopped in middle way. The reason was because Misaki was supposed to be there earlier, suddenly disappeared.

Mizuki looked around suspiciously, and finally found Misaki in front of the room at the end of the corridor.

“Misaki-san, what's wrong?”

“Ah, Mizuki-san. Sorry, but I go inside of my own accord.”

“It's okay, I don't object this .. Ah, if you want to go to the bathroom, turn slightly right.”

“...Mizuki-san, suddenly said something like that to a girl was a little. And not like that."

For Mizuki's comments a little too inconsiderate, Misaki sighed.

"I caught a glimpse of the altar it's at the entrance, so I'm in. I always feel a little worried."

"Ah, here. This is my grandparents and... my mother."

Mizuki looked at the Buddhist altar which Misaki pointed at with serious eyes.

So, Misaki also looked at the altar with emotion.

“This is Mizuki-kun's mother...Is that so?”

“Well, what's wrong?”

“It's okay, don't worried. Compared to this, Mizuki-san, can I visit the altar here's a moment?"

"Eh? Well, not no maybe..."

Facing Misaki's request suddenly, Mizuki nodded in confusion and agreed. When school students intermediate going to a friend's house, is there any etiquette of visiting a Buddhist altar? Mizuki really not sure.

And just when Mizuki felt amazingly, Misaki walked into the room and sat in front of the Buddha altar, clasped his hands calmly. In Mizuki's eyes, Misaki was visible seriously visit.

After visiting the temple for a moment, Misaki sighed and prepared to stand up from in front of the altar.

So, at this moment, the body Misaki suddenly started shaking.

“Misaki-san!”

Mizuki felt the abnormality early, and supported Misaki who almost fell. Since he found out that Misaki is seriously ill, she always watches over Misaki when the two are together, and that helps.

“Thank you, Mizuki-san. Me fine now. I was just a little dizzy because suddenly I stand.”

“Yes. But don't force it self.”

“Ya”

Nodded at Mizuki who looking worried, Misaki leaned on her feet and stood firm. Dan this time there was no more shaking.

"Ah, thank you for allowed me to visit his Buddhist altar. Sorry for making such a strange request suddenly."

“It's okay. I prefer it say thank you. My grandparents and mother, I think they will very happy...”

"Will you be happy? If only that were true. OK, let's go here."

Walk out of the room where the Buddhist altar was placed and walked towards the living room.

Mizuki walked ahead Misaki, and as expected, he still felt extremely unimaginable that he would appear at his house.

Then, why did Misaki come to house?

The answer goes back to noon yesterday——.

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"mizuki-san. May I come to your house tomorrow?"

"...Huh?"

Misaki said this suddenly. It comes at a break between behind-the-scenes work and them the two of them had lunch together.

Hearing Misaki enter such a sentence in the same tone as usual, Mizuki was stunned for a moment, and finally tilted his head in confusion.

"Ah? Sorry, aren't you hear? I asked if I could come to your house tomorrow..."

Seeing Mizuki's silence, Misaki said again.

So it seems what he is say that wasn't Mizuki's misunderstanding. After confirming that the ear and his brain was in normal condition, Mizuki let out a sigh of relief in his heart.

However, now is not the time to calm. Because it's not that I heard wrong, this is also a problem.

Mizuki looked at Misaki, who casually put Tamagoyaki in his mouth, with eyes mixed with reproach.

"No, this kind of thing doesn't work in general. What do you think about that beautiful girl running into the house of an unknown man like me? Misaki-san, you're an idiot. If there emergency, what are you going to do? Please think before you speak."

"...Well, I really am didn't expect you to have such a strong reaction. You are very humble so I don't want to tease you with "What are you trying to do something?" Mizuki-san, if you were like this, you would never married."

"I still know that. More clear. Everything will be fine. Compared to this, what is your intention when you said you wanted to come to my house?"

“I didn't plan nothing. I just want to try it as a temporary alliance activity... Could there be something else?”

Misaki, stunned, asked back, Mizuki's aura disappeared in an instant.

Mizuki thought with his mind calm as if cold water had been poured on him.

Even so, the reason why Misaki wanted to come to Mizuki's house just based on alliance. “Can I go to your house?” Surprised by the power of words that, Mizuki completely lost herself.

"...Sorry. Impact somewhat too strong and I'm screwed."

"Well, you better be honest. Well, I'm a little too sudden, so this time it will be balanced."

Seeing Mizuki reveal his feelings after contemplating, Misaki said "I'm sorry" with relaxed tone.

Starting with this, Misaki talk again.

“I want to go to Mizuki-san's house because I want to say something I don't want to talk about outside. Although it's okay to come to my house, but my mother is there, Mizuki-san, it's hard for you to come. So, even though I'm embarrassed, I just want to usingyourhouse. Come on, didn't you say that you basically living alone? "

"Well, my uncle is still in overseas now, so it's okay to give you something place... ...But, "what you don't want to say outside", what what do you actually want to say?"

Mizuki asked Misaki with questionable eyes.

As for the alliance, Misaki took him to a cafe on the street. He didn't want to say it outside, p what kind is that?

“Even though we have become temporary alliance, we still don't know anything about each other, right? So, I want Mizuki-san to hear about my personal affairs. What did I do before I transferred to this high school."

"Hmmmm."

"Then, this is the end from my request before I leave. But, isn't it embarrassing to talk about my privacy? So I don't want anyone else to hear it."

"I really understand your thoughts."

It's scary just to think talk about your privacy without knowing who is listening. Mizuki also agreeing from the bottom of his heart, this was indeed something he didn't want to say outside.

"Ah? But, may say no here? Nobody will come to this library, and it can basically be considered a private space.”

"Then, I think I'm very interested in Mizuki-san's house,"

said Misaki excitedly to several reasons.

Mizuki didn't know exactly what which pushed Misaki's interest to that point.

"Even if you saying you're interested, it's just an ordinary family with a few years old? Well, as I said before, it doesn't matter if it's provided as an event venue for you.”

"Thank you. Then, the place has been decided to be Mizuki-san's house. Also, if possible, if Mizuki can share your privacy with me, I will very happy. I also want to know more about Mizuki-san."

"My personal business? Period then I'm not interesting. even if you hear it.”

“Even though it's boring, it's not nothing. As long as I know Mizuki-kun's past, I've been very satisfied!”

Misaki pointed at the tip of Mizuki's nose with his index finger, it was as if to say "This is important in here".

“Do you want to try alliance testing activities? "

Misaki asked Mizuki and looking into his eyes.

Misaki's past before coming to this high school. It would be a lie to say that there is no interest. Dan if it was for Misaki, Mizuki wouldn't refuse to tell the time the past. From the point of view of content, testing activities as alliances also perfect.

“I agree with your proposal. Let's do it.”

“Really! This good. Because looks like Mizuki-san has a lot of dark history, I'm afraid you will reject it.”

“... You, I always have to talk like that. This is not black history. However, as I said earlier, it's not an interesting story.”

Mizuki looked helplessly at Misaki, who felt relieved.

However, there was no anger in his eyes. It was normal for Misaki to behave a little out of lineup, but Mizuki himself wasn't much better, so it was counterweight. Not something to be angry about.

And more than that, for Mizuki, it made him happier because Misaki could feel comfortable.

Although there are some twists and turn, the contents of the alliance's water testing activities were temporarily decided this way.

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"I'll make you a cup of tea, you can sit down."

"Mmm. Thank You."

Mizuki takes Misaki to the room guests and go straight to the kitchen. Because Misaki came as a guest, he prepare some expensive tea leaves beforehand.

After Mizuki made tea and back in the living room, Misaki stared at the glass cupboard near the wall in full interest.

"Hey, Mizuki-san. This harmonica, right? This yours? Can you play it?"

misaki asked hopefully.

Misaki refers to the box harmonica stored in a cupboard. It seems to have been discovered when Mizuki go make tea.

"Yes. It's mine. I know how to play. Don't look at me like this. I've been practicing for almost ten years."

Mizuki took the box out of cupboard and opened it for Misaki. The harmonica lying inside sparkling in the sunlight that broke into the room.

So, Misaki made that sound more excited, "Amazing! This is my first time seeing a real harmonica".

You can play it. What flows from the harmonica is a melody knitted by very clear sound. This pleasant tone is definitely not something which can be produced with a little practice. Ten years a year no explode. After Mizuki finished playing a song, this time it was her turn Misaki filled the room with selfless applause. 

"Amazing, very amazing! Mizuki-san, you really know how to play. I don't know a lot about music, so I can't say it well, but the sound is very good!"

“If it makes you feel happy, I'm also very happy.”

Facing a full Misaki praise, Mizuki shyly thanked him, and carefully put the harmonica back in the cupboard. Maybe because of Misaki's praise what wasn't shy was that his face turned red.

"However, I still am surprised. After all, Mizuki-san, you seem to have completely lost contact with musical instruments. Why did you start playing the harmonica?”

"This was taught by my mother who is dead."

Mizuki said a little emotions in the past.

At that moment, Misaki's expression turned gloomy, but Mizuki, who was staring blankly into the distance, did not realise it.

This is the only thing which the gentle mother left to Mizuki. That's harmonica.

When Mizuki was still a student elementary school, asked his mother to teach him how to play the harmonica great joy every day. For Mizuki, playing the harmonica with his mother is something special.
Mizuki stared at the harmonica in the cupboard again.

This harmonica was purchased by his mother when he was ten years old. Mizuki's name is also engraved on metal casing, which is a special customized item. For Mizuki, that is it is also an important treasure that connects him and his mother to this day.

“Then, let's stop talk about harmonica. It's almost time to get straight to the point. If keep going like this, it will be dark.”

“Come!”

Urged by Mizuki, Misaki nodded with a relaxed expression.

Sit in the chair you have prepared by Mizuki, Misaki took out two A4 size notebooks from her bag and put one of them in front.

Mizuki, who was sitting across Misaki as usual, stared at the notebook on the table in disbelief.

"Misaki-san, notebook what's this?"

“Didn't I say it yesterday? I want to talk about the past and fulfill the wishes before go. I want to write my history as a dying diary. Although everyone until now, I still want to live my life. Every day it is maintained well in its original form... Today, I think that's enough for laid the foundation for a diary."

"I see, diary dying..."

"So, this notebook used for diaries. Since I only bought one set consisting of of the five copies, I also gave one to Mizuki-san. I will use it as a notebook replacement.”

After hearing the words Misaki, Mizuki held the notebook in her hand and stared intently.

The dying diary is "life notes" that describe a person's expectations of them abandoned. There are no specific rules for the shape, except what what Misaki says about her own history, there is usually a written wish for medicine, funerals, etc.

It's no surprise that Misaki is the one had been told by the doctor that time was running out, wanted to write this. Today, I have to tell you about my past while summarizing the main points of my history.

Mizuki, who already understands the meaning from the notebook, bowed his head towards Misaki.

“Because you prepared it for me, it's rude if I refuse, so let me use it. Accept love, Misaki-san.”

“OK. Anyway, I think it's great that the notebook I bought wasn't wasted.”

Misaki shows a an expression that saw through the red dust.

Facing Misaki's smile, Mizuki felt pain like a small thorn rooted in his heart.

Mizuki had seen a smile like that in the past.

But the owner of that smile disappeared before his eyes two years ago. And Misaki will too disappeared before his eyes one day.

But Mizuki spoke with quickly so as not to relive the pain he felt immediately personal.

"So, what should we do do next? Talk to each other about your past and write a book daily death of Misaki-san. Which will you do first?"

“I think it's better write your own history in a notebook first, then talk about it. With so, the content of the conversation can be concluded well. What do you think, Mizuki-san?”

“OK. I'm not smart improvise, so I want to arrange the main points first."

"Okay. Time for summarizing is um-- until three. Then, let's get started!"

Misaki pointed to 1:40 Hours the minute wall clapped as a sign to start.

One hour twenty min. Longer than high school classes. And to summarize what you said, that's enough.

Misaki took out a pencil mechanically from the pencil case, Mizuki took out his mechanical pencil from the shelf book and start writing in notebooks.

The black pencil line starts across the clean notebook, and words appeared one after another.

Mizuki carefully divided projects according to childhood students, elementary school, junior high school, and high school, and wrote down the most impressive things in memory of each period one by one.

Before he started writing, Mizuki felt the danger of the shallowness of his life, and even worried he would wrote it all in five minutes, but his worries didn't seem to be need. As soon as I started writing in my notebook, the memories I had collected in my life so far, from sad and sad things to happy and pleasant memories, coming one after another.

I initially thought that is a shallow and boring life, but only a little digging will bring back many memories. In the process of filling out a notebook with words, Mizuki truly realized that the person who hated the most his past is himself.

This way, Mizuki started worried about whether there is enough time.

Mizuki glanced at some time times when the pen explores the notebook. From time to time, he suddenly looked at Misaki, who was sitting opposite him, and he was also writing smoothly in the notebook.

It's been almost a month since I met Misaki. If you think about it again, you will find that he had never heard her talk about her past.

At lunch or chat among the behind-the-scenes work, Misaki always asks questions to Mizuki, and he was in a position to listen. For Mizuki, who is not used to it talking to the girls, he wasn't calm enough to wonder about it. However, now that I think about it, Misaki must be on purpose avoid topics that involve him.

Misaki like that said he wants to tell her about her past.

What kind of life has he been through?

Even though he felt that he was having bad taste, Mizuki couldn't help but be curious.

“What's wrong?”

It seemed aware that he was being stared at, Misaki's eyes suddenly turned from the notebook to Mizuki.

Sudden surprise and taste being guilty of peeking at other people made Mizuki's heart beat fast.

"Ah, no... no nothing..."

"Don't say, is your summary finished? Mizuki-san is very fast. But sorry, I haven't finish it, please wait for me."

"No, neither have I finished writing, so please don't worry."

"Is that so? Better respect rather than obey."

Misaki smiled, and started write in a notebook again with a serious face.
I can't bother Misaki anymore. Mizuki also gets it back his enthusiasm and starting work summarized.

Mizuki and Misaki enjoy tea which is re-brewed and madeleine during snack time, giving the brain and their hands are well rested.

Madeleine was bought by Misaki as a thank you gift to Mizuki for providing a place for him. As he said, the cake seemed to be a product from famous shops that are often introduced in magazines. It says that this dessert is carefully crafted by first-class pastry chefs who have studied abroad, and are very different from other Madeleines..

"Sorry Misaki-san. Although this cake is delicious, I really don't understand how it tastes different from cake others."

“Don't worry Mizuki-san. Even though I'm telling the truth, I'm not understand it."

For Mizuki and Misaki having no great taste, they knew nothing but delicious food.

They both felt amused it cannot be explained, "What are you actually doing?" "Yes" and laugh together. A feeling quite new for Mizuki to be so happy just by eating snacks together like this.

After all rest, the two also returned to the main topic. Placing a notebook with their respective histories in the center of the table, their foreheads will be mutual touching, and they look at the notebook together.

"...I said it, Mizuki-san"

"...What's wrong, Misaki-san"

"If I finish all this... Maybe it will be tonight."

"Coincidence. I'm thinking about it the same thing now.”

Both notebooks were filled with pages of their own history. Density of each page quite tall. Although successful in the sense of writing his own history, it clearly fails in the sense of summarizing the main points. Both very addicted to writing their own diaries so they can't stop.

See the masterpieces created by each other, the two laughed in unison again after Madeleine's cake.

“There is no point in making books daily in first place.”

“Our life is not shallow. Just knowing this means a lot, doesn't it?—Well. I was very surprised that there is so much to write about."

Seeing Mizuki shrug, Misaki agrees "me too".

“However, I've sorted out what that I wrote, so I can only talk about necessary things. How about you, Mizuki-san?”

“I don't mind. Then who who will talk first?”

“Then the person who loses in Janken will say it first."

"Okay. Come on then."

The result was Mizuki's defeat. So Mizuki said it first, and then went to Misaki.

"Then, though it sounds relatively simple, I'll start talking about myself."

"Okay, please."

Misaki lowered her head gently with a rare serious tone. That means from now on, come on we're serious.

Mizuki felt a little nervous when he saw Misaki sharpen her ears seriously to listen.

This was Mizuki's first time telling other people about his past. He looked at the notebook again, and wet his lips with his tongue as he stared at that article it says there.

Then, Mizuki looked Misaki, who was waiting for him to speak, and said.

"My initial memory is my father's funeral. He died in a traffic accident when I was five years old."

mizuki said about time small.

Mizuki, who lost his father at a young age, not good at socializing with his friends. He will hide from children who happily tell stories funny about his time with his father. Now I think about it, that is maybe because of jealousy and jealousy.

“However, my mother uses harmonica to save me from self-isolation.”

My mother always plays harmonica for the lone Mizuki.

It is said that playing harmonica was originally my father's hobby. Later, below my father's influence, my mother also started playing the harmonica, which seemed to be taught by my father.

“This is my father's tone, and my father lives in this tone.”

My mother always smiles and said this to Mizuki while he was playing the harmonica.

So every time Mizuki hearing the sound of his mother's harmonica, he could forget the loneliness that his father had no longer exists in this world.

“My mother started teaching me to play the harmonica when I was in elementary school. He told me, 'Legate your father's tone'. After that, I'm still not smart socializing with people, but because I can play the harmonica. I became more active. Relationships with my classmates gradually be harmonious."

Mizuki's world becomes wider under harmonica music. This music is passed down from father to mother, and then from mother to herself.

As the world develops, the once deplorable collective life of the school can be gradual be more fun. After school, I often played out with friends, and school activities, apart from marathons, no longer make people feel depressed. After moving up to senior year, Mizuki also worked hard to participate in club activities, and sing life elementary school seems short but is actually long to his heart's content.

"—Well, because of the support my mother, I also live a normal school life. Activities, by the way the club is a music club. Since I can play the harmonica, that's enough popular."

"I see. Mizuki-san, when you're still in elementary school..."

"If you say that, it really .. In a sense, it was probably the noblest period in my life."

Facing Misaki's accusations, Mizuki nodding with a sense of reality.

Mizuki felt there was a hierarchy even in elementary school, but for young boys mentally, they don't really care. So Mizuki can also use harmonica skills as a weapon to make himself look more or less sparkling.

However, the worst turning point in life Mizuki destroyed all those glorious days.

“Then, in winter class six, my mother had a heart attack.. At that moment, I really felt like the whole world was collapsing from under my feet.”

Even though I have tried it's best to keep his words from being too heavy, Mizuki still isn't can hide his feelings. When talking about his mother's illness, mizuki's expression showed helplessness.

Mother who is the support his spiritual suddenly suffered from severe pain. Mizuki still remembers what the doctor said, "If you don't have a heart transplant, I can't guarantee that you will survive for five years."

When he heard the news with his uncle at that time, Mizuki cursed fate seriously. Why a mother, why do you want to take someone important to me?

This feeling is still attached to mizuki's heart to this day. Even though he had given up the matter the death of his mother, he still couldn't accept it.
So listening to Mizuki's story, Misaki's expression became cloudy. Me worried that Mizuki's gloomy expression had spread. I'm really sorry for Misaki.

However, because we will talking about the past, it is inevitable to mention things this.

“After my mother was treated at hospital, as the uncle of my mother's younger brother, he adopted me and started living in this family. I live a life back and forth between school and hospital in junior high school for half a year, my uncle often works because of work. He went abroad, so I'm semi-alone like I am now."

Go to school, go to hospital to care for my mother after class, repeat every day.

Don't have time to care with his interactions with people, Mizuki becomes alone at school again. And living at home right now, he went to junior high school in other school districts, which may be one of the reasons why Mizuki alone.

However, Mizuki didn't feel it lonely because he is not alone. Time spent with my mother is more important than making friends and playing with friends at school.

Thinking about it now, Mizuki maybe he already had a feeling in his heart about the upcoming separation from his mother.

“Then, about three years after the onset of the disease, in the winter of my third year of middle school, my mother died.”

In the end, the mother completely failed to survive for five years, doctors said.

That day - the day his mother left, clearly reappeared in Mizuki's mind.

There is no silent approach, and there are no signs, like a natural disaster. This is Mizuki's concept of "death".

During lunch break as usual, Mizuki was suddenly called by the homeroom teacher and answered the call telephone at the office.

The phone was from the hospital, and the condition of the mother who was hospitalized worsened.

After placing the handle phone, Mizuki couldn't remember exactly how he got there hospital. When he regained consciousness, he and the homeroom teacher looked at the house sick where his mother was hospitalized.

When he entered the hospital, Mizuki fly alone.

Mizuki rushed to the ward, in where the attending doctors and nurses are all surrounded by beds his mother.
When he finally came to bed, his mother was gone. Mizuki still remember that the only thing that echoed in the ward was electronic sound cold medical equipment.

Mizuki held her mother's hand empty, his hands were still warm and soft.
However, the warmth and tenderness that gradually disappeared from the body making Mizuki clearly aware of her mother's death. Later, when the temperature her mother's body disappeared, Mizuki accepted the fact that her mother had died.

Regret at that time appeared in my mind in an instant. Mizuki couldn't help but bowed his head.

So, sit in front of Mizuki bending over, Misaki also wet her eyes with sadness and biting his lips tightly.

“—Sorry. I'm depressed myself.”

Mizuki raised her head with a forced smile and looking at Misaki.

At this time, Misaki too returned to his usual expression and shook his head "No".

“I just want to apologize to you. It reminds you of those painful things.”

“No need to worry about that. After all, I decided to say it. Besides, no all pathetic. There is also an opportunity to cheer me up." 

“... Opportunity to entertain?”

Seeing Misaki confused, Mizuki smiled and nodded in agreement.

"It was at the funeral my mother"

Mizuki reflects on the past important thing that makes it what it is today. 

There are many guests of condolences in my mother's funeral, mourning her untimely death. 

Through conversation with much to his condolences, Mizuki finds out about the mother he didn't know. And among these things, what surprised Mizuki the most was in a place he didn't know, his mother was a very pampering person his children.

"Every time you get good grades at school, your mother will be happy to brag about you. Even when I went to see your mother, she still said things the same, I can hear it in my ears."

"Yes. And Mizuki, didn't you once help a girl in the hospital previously? Your mother was so happy to even send me an email.”

The person who said it these words were his mother's friends that even Mizuki had met some kali. And their words also made up the bulk of the condolences those present showed nostalgic smiles. 

"That's right"

"Your mother's ability to witnessing your growth is the value of his survival biggest." 

Everyone agrees so much.

Mizuki was very surprised, and at the same time he was a little embarrassed. He could only continue smiling wryly to an acquaintance who had listened to his mother's funny anecdote about showing off his son, and then added, "I'm really sorry because my mother is giving you trouble." But even so, Mizuki showing a smile for the first time since losing his mother.

The trauma of losing a mother is not curable. Sadness overflows in the heart, and flows against the river.

But even so, now there is the person in front of me who was the same as me, cried because he remembered my mother. There is someone who misses the days spent with his mother and tell Mizuki the story. Seeing them, Mizuki's heart was small healed.

Death does not come close to calm, and there are no signs of it, like a natural disaster. Then revoke important things. However, after close relatives were taken away, it's not that there's nothing left behind, the seeds he sowed are called "lost" is rooted in the heart of the bereaved. Of course, Mizuki feel the same way...

His mother's funeral also taught him Mizuki these things.

Therefore, Mizuki swore to appreciate the longing for his mother that had taken root in his heart. Me vowed to live a life that would make my mother proud.

"—So, with determination like that, I found out what I could do and moved on SMA. I started working behind the scenes on the library committee which I sometimes follow. That way, I can also help teachers and other library committees. My mother should be happy too."

"I see. ——Mizuki-san, you are truly amazing. This was just a trivial matter, but the Heaven Spirit was certain would be happy for you."

"Thank you. Well, that the only thing I still don't have any friends with. I'm thinking about what it worries my parents in heaven."

“That's right! I think Mizuki-san should be more interested in the people around you.”

"Ah... I'll work hard in the future."

After being praised and criticized all out, Mizuki smiled embarrassedly and scratched his face.

“Well, let's put it aside the fact that I have no friends. When I'm busy working behind the scenes like this, I was found and captured by you, Misaki-san, that's why I am today. You're like a hunter..."

Mizuki's outrageous statement makes Misaki a little embarrassed.

After Mizuki said "Sorry", he continued.

"But, Misaki-san, I am so lucky you found me. Otherwise, I probably won't be able to be friends until I graduate. Thank you Misaki-san for speaking with me. Thank You."

Mizuki smiled and thanked love, Misaki blushed and looked away. Maybe he's not used to it yet receive other people's thanks like this. Very movement funny, which makes Mizuki's heart beat faster. By the way, he also felt a little embarrassed for saying something inappropriate to himself.

“Thank you very much for listen.”

Mizuki cleared her throat as if covering up in the past, Mizuki ended his session. Although he felt a little subtle on finally, he felt relieved that he had finished his work.

“Then it's your turn, Misaki-san. Can you do it?”

To calm himself down, he sighed deeply, then immediately tightened his expression and adjusts his body posture.

“Tell me how are you arrived at my place today.”

Misaki's clear voice echoed in that quiet room.

“I said before that I didn't go to school because I was sick from my last year of elementary school until I moved to middle school at the moment. On the other hand, I don't can go to school.”

“Can't go to school? It because... ..."

Mizuki felt what she wanted said Misaki, and urged her to continue.

Misaki nodded at Mizuki and continue.

"Well. In early spring this year, the doctor told me that my time was running out, and I had been in the hospital until then."

Hospitalized because ill. Words that don't fit into Misaki's daily life free-spirited dissolves in the room air.

“May I ask, what disease is it?”

“Of course. Hmm—”

Mizuki asked, so Misaki told him the exact name of the disease.

However, so far Mizuki hasn't have heard of this disease in his life.

“Because the case is very a little, that's normal if you don't know. Well, roughly speaking, it is heart disease.”

“Heart disease..”

“Well, and it's quite serious. Me will be hospitalized soon."

Seeing Mizuki react regarding the word heart disease, Misaki had to smile bitterly. Then him proceed to tell the story of his childhood.

Misaki has been treated at home sick since fifth grade of elementary school, and it seems he has spent almost six years in hospital after that. Because he couldn't afford to go to school, compulsory education also ends at school and high school levels is a secondary school with a communication system.

"At first, friends elementary school would visit me, but because of my hospitalization it became unit year after year, they really haven't returned ... After I was promoted to junior high school, I had no friends."

"Like Mizuki-san," misaki said with a wry smile.

But Mizuki didn't know how answer.

Mizuki was left alone because prioritize his mother over friends. In other words, this is a choice made by Mizuki himself, and this is a choice made alone.

However, Misaki is different. He left alone due to his illness, which has nothing to do with his own wishes. Mizuki couldn't imagine such a mood what will Misaki feel when she is alone in the ward when she is alone gradually distance himself from his friends.

However, at the same time, Mizuki didn't want to curse his classmates who gradually stopped visiting Misaki. Mizuki, who had rushed to the hospital for caring for his mother knows how heavy the burden is for elementary and school students middle class.

Nothing wrong. However, because of this, when I thought about Misaki's mood, I felt more uncomfortable.

“It would be great if I can say something clever, but I really don't know what to do say what.”

In the end, Mizuki still didn't can find out what he has to say to Misaki, and is full of his own helplessness and bowed his head.

However, Misaki smiled gently to Mizuki who couldn't do anything.

"There's no need to apologize. You don't need to say words of comfort here, but you have higher rank in my heart. As expected of Mizuki-san"

"...Misaki-san, you really strong. Even though you have endured pain and sorrow, you still haven't lost your cheerfulness and tenderness. Really, I really am respect you."

Mizuki couldn't help but thinking that if it were himself, I'm afraid I can't be like that. Misaki. you will definitely mourn yourselves pain, focusing all your energy on yourself, and completely forgetting about caring for others.

But Misaki didn't become like that. There is no doubt that this is Misaki's strength alone. Like those words, Mizuki admired him from the bottom of her heart.

However, facing Mizuki who admiring him greatly, Misaki smiled and shook her head.

"Thank you. But, the reason why I survive without losing my joy is not because how strong. That's because there is one person who is my spiritual support, and I am where I am today."

“What kind of person is that person?”

What kind of person can made Misaki praise this.

Mizuki was a bit worried ask without purpose.

So, Misaki suddenly took out a notebook from his bag, opened it, and took out a photo in inside and handed it to Mizuki.

“Helper who saved me—that's Mizuki-san, your mother.”

“...Eh?”

Facing unexpected answers Misaki, Mizuki looked at the photo he gave her in surprise. In that photo, Misaki and her mother were indeed a little younger than them now.

Mizuki is shocked by the relationship unexpected between his mother and Misaki, Misaki continued.

“After I was treated at home sick, my mother, my father, doctors and nurses were all very kind to me. They always cared about me to make me struggle with illness. Although I am very happy with this incident, I am also quite lonely. I feel like I'm constantly surrounded by thick barriers..."

I'm sick myself, and the people around me care. Both are located on both sides clearly delimited lines. For Misaki, it was a thick barrier which cannot be passed.

The kindness of the people in the surroundings make Misaki even lonelier.

“So I lost a friend and starting to be afraid of relationships. In order not to deepen the thick barrier, I always smiled. In order not to make things difficult for my parents and doctors, I try my best to play as a sensible person."

“I'm actually very scared everyone will leave me," Misaki said.

While always being watched, Misaki has to constantly care about other people in turn. Agar doesn't bother other people. So as not to burden yourself alone. Perhaps influenced by this thought, Misaki always paying attention.

If Misaki is more selfish, maybe he won't be distracted by the relationships around him. However, Misaki couldn't do it.

"At that time, I met mizuki-san's mother, Yoko-san."

After speaking, Misaki's mouth twitching up.

Misaki and Mizuki's mother meet when he was about thirteen years old. He was sitting on a bench in the hospital atrium, and suddenly, Mizuki's mother came to talk.

"Weather's good. If the weather is very nice, it should be comfortable to jog in the park or something like that. Well, if I do something like that, my heart might will stop beating."

Mizuki's mother opened it with a joke that makes people not laugh at all.

Mom is a bit of a person naturally, but even in places unknown to Mizuki, he looked explodes for others to see. Mizuki felt a headache because his own ugliness, and bowed his head towards Misaki.

"...I really ask sorry that my mother suddenly said something rude to you."

"There's no need to apologize. Yeah, but I was really surprised when he suddenly talked to me. But, I tried talking to him. After a while, it couldn't explained in harmony. When I realized, we had been chatting for more from two hours, and I was scolded by the female nurse who came to me,"

misaki said emotionally

"At that time, I really it's been a long time since I laughed from my heart."

Take the conversation that day as an opportunity, the two began to communicate.

“Since Yoko-san and I have the same heart disease, only he doesn't really care about me and treats me naturally. I am very happy. Because I can doing it in front of Yoko-san too, I can return to who I am actually. Thanks to him, I didn't lose myself either.”

Misaki remembers the scene when that, his voice was full of joy.

Seeing him like this, Mizuki thought. Meeting with her mother healing Misaki's heart, who laments her loneliness. Sang mother saved the lonely girl.

No, I'm afraid my own mother was saved by Misaki's presence.

Great things have been achieving a mother is something to be proud of. Besides, Mizuki it's a relief to know that a sick mother has someone to share the problem is, and most importantly, Misaki's heart is redeemed, which makes Mizuki more from happy.

However, Misaki's expression suddenly it went dark.

“So, when Yoko-san left, I was very sad... Maybe it's a little too sad to be sad in front of Mizuki-san, but Yoko-san is my savior.”

The sound just fell, misaki's tears began to fall.

At this moment, Mizuki finally understand.

Why Misaki wants to give homage to his mother's temple? Why was Misaki so sad when Mizuki talking about his mother's illness.

It was because of Misaki herself has special feelings for his mother.

“Misaki-san, you don't need to worrying too much. I don't know what's wrong, how could that happen?”

Mizuki gave me a box paper to Misaki, whose face was filled with tears, and smiled.

Misaki still admires Mizuki's mother and mourn his death. How can it be said that his mood not as good as Mizuki.

“Maybe Misaki-san chose this place is the place of activity because you are thinking about what the Buddhist altar is my mother will be here?”

“Yes, I did think so. I'm lucky.”

Misaki wiped her tears with tissue.

Seeing that, Mizuki's heart get hot.

“Misaki-san, you do special trip to see my mother, she must be very happy too.”

Mizuki said those words his most sincere thanks, and Misaki smiled, “Yes!” and nodded agree. 

"Besides, Misaki-san, you've been in that hospital all the time, I haven't even know it. It really surprised me.

" ——Ah—hmm. So. Uh...--As expected, it's like that." 

However, when Mizuki said that, Misaki's expression suddenly became indescribable. If I have to saying it, it was a very "subtle" feeling. 

Looks like Mizuki said something inappropriate anymore. Too bad, but he's not at all know where he messed up.. 

"Ah...it. Could be Misaki-san knew me when I was hospitalized?"

“Well, after all, I have often see you come to visit Yoko-san.”

Mizuki asked while thinking about how to change the atmosphere. Misaki answered with a gentle smile.

It was clear that he was smiling, but Misaki currently had an inexplicable feeling of compulsion. Sure enough, he still said something that made Misaki angry. Mizuki felt a chill on his back, and sweat unpleasant slowly began to flow out of his forehead.

Seeing this, Misaki laughed lol.

"Sorry sorry. I just want teasingyou. I'm kidding, don't be afraid of that,"

Misaki laughed loudly. Seems he's being cheated.

“So now that I say this, the rest is easy to understand. At the end of February this year, after I was told that my time was running out, I had to ask the attending doctor to get me out of the hospital. Then I graduated high school transfer exam and successfully entered school to this day. Go to Ordinary high school is also my wish before I leave.”

“It's just high school.”

What is taken for granted by yourself is not taken for granted by others. Words Misaki makes Mizuki know this reality again.

"By theway, me moved to this high school because of Mizuki-san, you are here. I hear from Yoko-san about your entrance exam, so I thought I might meet with you."

“In other words, before you moving to SMI, do you consider me an ally?”

“Those are two different things. However, was that a reason to choose Mizuki-san as an ally, or to move to Mizuki-san's school, I can't tell you now."

Mizuki asked and Misaki just smiled mischievously and deviated from his answer. For some reason, Mizuki felt it was better not to ask any more questions, and answered briefly, "I see."

"Well, let's put aside the reason for the transfer. I'll talk about my past first. So, do you have any questions?"

“Well... then it's better respect rather than obey. May I ask you?”

"Okay. Apply some more questions."

“Misaki-san, what else want you to do it before you leave?”

“First of all, thank you to my parents. Say 'Thank you for always loving me so much.' And the second is traveling. But this wish has come true. After I was released from the hospital, my family took me for a walk. This it was the first time I went to a hot spring or something since I was sick. It was really relaxing.. So I naturally thank you to my parents."

"Go for a walk, then thank You. ... Well, I feel like Misaki-san."

"Thank you. But the journey was very enjoyable. Mizuki-san, did you know? Water bath the heat is completely different from a regular bath. They warm the body away inside. Also, the food at the hotel was delicious. As expected, no comparable to food in hospitals!”

It was joy traveling back, Misaki couldn't help but smile.

And I don't know what it is not enough to talk about it, Misaki took her cell phone out of his belongings and showed Mizuki photos of his trip.

"Look Mizuki-san. In here! The night view here is very beautiful. Looks like a treasure box. Really, Mizuki-san, you should definitely see it too! Red bean dumplings in the next picture is also amazing. What! Because it's not very sweet, I can eat five skewers! And then, this photo is an aquarium! We go the next day. Why are penguins so cute? I was very healed just by saw him walking.”

Misaki continued to shift the photos happily retell the memories in each photo. His emotions seemed so high that he wanted to say something but too impatient to finish it.

So, while listening misaki's story is that Mizuki made a decision.

Listen to Misaki's past so far, and seeing the smile on Misaki's face, he thought so.

Mizuki knows that Misaki is hiding something from himself. But even putting it aside that part, he wanted Misaki to smile like that until the end.

Therefore, during that time still in his power, he was willing to help. The girl who was inside the same situation as his mother and became his mother's redemption. If he could be his supporter, there is nothing more satisfying in this world than this.

Therefore, Mizuki said.

“Misaki-san, I have decide.”

“Huh? What is decided?”

“I officially accept the alliance you proposed, Misaki-san.” 

Misaki suddenly picked up his head was off his cell phone and looked straight at Mizuki.

Received his gaze, Mizuki clearly nodded in agreement. 

“Misaki-san, you want to end your wishes before you leave, and I will accompany you until end time."

"Will you stay with me until the end.. Did you really say that? Besides, I have a lot of things I want to do, so I'll make you around. After all, one of my desires is to "have time good one."

"That suits me. Me will accompany you until the end."

To Misaki who spoke provocatively, Mizuki answered with a bold attitude.

Misaki probably didn't expect Mizuki will provide reliable answers. He got rid his courage and widened his eyes in surprise. However, he soon showed a natural smile and said happily. 

"Then I'll let it be you stayed with me for a while." 

"Okay. Anything can talked about. ——Ah, but it's a bit difficult for me to stand where there is too many people, if you can be a little sympathetic about this. I will very happy if I see it. " 

"Yes, I see. Hand over me" 

"Thank you. By the way, where does Misaki-san want to go?”

“It's... go to the cat cafe, go to sporting events, go to the planetarium in the science museum, and..." 

"Isn't this all the place the crowd! Please be merciful?"

Mizuki groaned at Misaki, who counts with his fingers. Just a minute after the alliance was founded, Mizuki feeling uncomfortable with the future.

"Ah, there's more. Actually, before I left, there was something else in my desire which was 'to challenging something I never thought of'. Then I'll hand this over to Mizuki-san. Think about yourself If there's something "you want to try", then take me to do it. I hope you can find something I can't imagine, completely unexpected! "

"No, even if you tell me 'I'll leave it to you' ..... I'm on it's basically just crouching at home, and I have nothing to do outside ....

Facing Misaki's request, Mizuki answer in two seconds. This is an answer that really doesn't exist the relationship.

On the other hand, Misaki sighed deep breath, "This friendless person really...".

"Mizuki-san, consider this as an exercise for dating girls in the future. You make plan yourself, and then accompany me, who is the object of his training. That's the kind of training."

"Wait. This is too difficult for me. Besides, it's impossible for me to date a girl in future."

"Who knows things this kind. Even Mizuki-san might fall in love with someone. Besides, someone who fell in love with Mizuki-san might have already appeared!"

No matter what is said Mizuki, Misaki just insisted on saying "Do it!"

At such times, Misaki will never give up. In other words, Mizuki doesn't have one chance to win. So Mizuki raised his hand in surrender.

“I'll think about it. Please give me time.”

“Yes. Okay! I'm looking forward to it, Mizuki-san!”

After making an appointment with Mizuki, Misaki nodded in satisfaction.

*

Mizuki dreams.

It's a ward somewhere place. Season - maybe summer.

Mizuki, like last time, looking out the window from inside this ward through someone's eyes.

It's bright outside. Sky midsummer is blue everywhere, and white clouds float slowly in the sky.

However, the feeling is heavy and it hurt in Mizuki's heart like rain, according to the sky.

Even with treatment prolonging his life, his departure will definitely end. What use lie in bed like this and wait to die with vain? You obviously have something you want to do, so why wasting this meaningless time?

Although eroded by taste what an absence, this person kept asking and answering his questions alone in the heart that accumulates anxiety.

Mizuki felt anxiety and this thought.

Mizuki didn't know consciousness who's this. But even so, somehow he couldn't let go. He wanted to stretch out his hand to that person——.

However, even hands want he stretched out unable to move, and the sight Mizuki saw and the sound what he heard in his mind gradually faded.

*

"Fireworks—"

Misaki with yukata sitting on the river bank and shouted happily at the large fireworks blooming in night sky.

On the last Saturday summer vacation, Mizuki and Misaki come to a fireworks display local. And this is also an alliance event held as false one wish Misaki.

Because it's a show fireworks after a few years, Misaki wore a hydrangea and geta yukata, so he can enjoy the fireworks to the fullest. Japanese style dress debuting is perfect for her sleek figure.

On the other hand, Mizuki is not have fashionable things like yukata wearing T-shirts and jeans plain.

"Mizuki-san, why us don't scream together either! Fireworks—"

"Oh, fireworks—"

Misaki patted his shoulder to urge, Mizuki was also half embarrassed, and half shouted happily.

It's just that his voice was sudden drowned by the laughter and laughter of the other guests watching fireworks.

After ten bursts final fireworks, cheers and loud applause surrounded river. Hearing these voices, Mizuki felt the joy of life in an extraordinary life.

"Then... Already it's almost time for us to come back. If it's too late, parents Misaki-san will be worried."

“Um!”

In the midst of the flow of insiders on the way home, Mizuki and the others began their journey home.

I don't know if that is because he enjoyed the fireworks, Misaki smiled. Seeing smile brightly, Mizuki remembered what happened over the past month. 

After talking to each other another thing about the past, Mizuki was taken to various places by Misaki. 

Honestly, Misaki is very active so people wonder if he is really running out of time. However, in on the other hand, it can be said that he really wants to live a good life beautiful. 

During opening day library, both will concentrate on behind-the-scenes work at school, and plan their trip. This is a common style. 

As Misaki herself said, his desires are varied. These are all experiences that Mizuki doesn't want try and won't try if he's alone. 

Cat cafe or something not suitable for me. Just watch sports at home. Even if you don't go to the planetarium, if you want to see the stars, just look at top. The same goes for all sorts of other things. 

Because I'm alone, I think like this. 

However, after doing so, I discovered that these things were unexpectedly happy. Touching animals can be very healing, and go to live sporting events can make your palms sweat because joy. The planetarium is very touching. 

When he discussed the alliance, Misaki said, "I don't want just an unfair alliance in my favor", but that's what he said. Maybe Misaki planned to benefit him in other ways, but that was enough to currently. 

And, after going through a lot hal, for Mizuki, the time she spent with Misaki was not replaceable. To let myself face a world like never before I understood before, it takes time like this——.

While Mizuki was walking in looking back at summer vacation, Misaki suddenly stopped.

“Misaki-san, what's wrong?”

“Ah...haha. Sorry, I don't used to wearing geta, my feet hurt a little,”

misaki answered with a smile shame. Looking closer, his right leg was scratched by a clogging rope and slightly bleeding.

“Ah, but that's okay. If it doesn't work, I'll take off the geta and walk!”

“If you do, your feet will hurt. Please don't do this.”

Mizuki grabbed Misaki wanted to walk with a geta in his hand.

He walked straight towards Misaki, crouched slowly, and turned her back to Misaki.

"Come on. I will carrying you on my back until I go somewhere with a lot person. When the car can go, let your parents pick you up."

"No, this is not good ..."

"If you get hurt walking barefoot, it will be more difficult."

Mizuki dismissed the worries Misaki with a sincere argument.

Maybe he really felt it that Mizuki was right this time, and Misaki hesitantly climbed onto Mizuki's back.

After confirming that Misaki held firmly, Mizuki stood "okay".

However, even though Misaki did slim, it's still heavy. Mizuki couldn't help but be shocked.

“Are you okay?... By the way, if you dare say that I am heavy, I will be angry.”

“I will do that best.”

Mizuki answered with a smile sour to Misaki, who expresses concern and self-control simultaneously.

He walks with Misaki in behind his back. Mizuki couldn't help but think.

Summer vacation this year like a white horse. Such a satisfying summer vacation is first time in my life.

“Summer vacation, already almost over.”

“Yes. Summer vacation of the year it's so fun it feels like a moment. It would be a shame if it ended.”

“Then I don't need to worry again.”

Mizuki smiled calmly while chatting with Misaki on his back.

Happy days will continue continues. Mizuki hoped from the bottom of her heart that things would happen it's really like this, and go.

*

After school one day not long after the start of the second semester.

“OK, done.”

After entering the article finally, Mizuki leaned back on the chair and stretched.

Today's job is not behind-the-scenes work as usual, but instead writing reports library issued by the committee. The library committee writes report on book recommendations for libraries once a year. 

This year it's Mizuki's turn.

Work behind the scenes and writing reports on weekdays is completely different. Since I was facing the computer in the same position all the time, there was a stiff sound in the joints my body. However, with just a little stretching, excess strength gone, and the whole body was filled with comfortable fatigue.

It was exactly five o'clock afternoon. Just about to end. Come here first today.

“Misaki-san... It's almost there time to go back.”

Mizuki looked at the empty chair in across it. Misaki, who was just sitting there, sent a book with barcode and back label to library.

Turn off the computer, Mizuki waiting anxiously for Misaki to return.

Actually, he has something to report to Misaki today.

After a while, Misaki sticking his head out from between the bookshelves.

"The books are done sent all. Did you get it there?"

"Thank you, I'm new just finish." 

"I see. Let's come here was today." 

Now maybe it is the best opportunity to raise a topic. Thinking so, just when Mizuki want to talk. 

“By the way, Mizuki-san, have you found what you want to do?” 

Misaki suddenly picked up head and ask Mizuki.

On the other hand, Mizuki who asked surprised. Because he plans to report this to Misaki.

"Misaki-san, it's time which is right to say. I just wanted to tell you this."

"Is that so? Then..."

"Well. I'm looking something interesting on the Internet, and finally I found it.”

Misaki looked with those eyes shining, Mizuki nodded confidently.

So Misaki cheered, "Oh! Good!" He was very happy as if it was his own business.

Seeing Misaki's reaction like here, Mizuki herself was a little embarrassed. As if covering his own thoughts, Mizuki open the student handbook and move on.

"I checked and found that you can go the day after Sunday. Are you free day that?"

“Well, yeah. I don't have to go to the hospital at that time, and there was nothing I did.”

“Then I will calling. I've made a reservation for two people.” 

After receiving the answer Misaki, Mizuki drew a circle in the manual memo and wrote “Reservations by telephone”.

“Reservations? Mizuki-san, is you need to make an appointment for what you want to do?”

“Yes, yes. Because I want to follow workshop from the handicrafts department.”

“Workshops? What are you do?”

“A secret. Please wait that day."

Misaki might just be worried with what Mizuki found. In front of his question constantly, Mizuki was just vague. Since it was "what I wanted to do" that I painstakingly discovered, I wanted to hid it until that day.

Seeing Mizuki's childish attitude unintentionally, Misaki's eyes looked like she was looking at her sister, and he gave up after saying "Then I will waiting for it.".

“By the way, this workshop need to bring books and cloth. Misaki-san, can you prepare it in time short?”

“Then it's the same as me. Let's shop together before the workshop starts. It's in the station building event area, and you can buy cloth downstairs.”

“OK. What books are in there? Is it okay to book?”

“Anything is fine. However, please bring a copy that you can make yourself.”

“You can make it yourself... Well, I thought about it.”

Misaki shrugged, as if said, “ What are you going to do? Woolen cloth". Of course, deep in in his eyes there was hope that was not hidden. However, if Misaki hopes too high, it will be pressure for ..

"Ah, but Misaki-san, you maybe not interested in that, so if you're looking forward to it too much, I would be a little embarrassed..."

"You don't have to hold me back this early. Mizuki-san, when you went to the cat cafe before. Isn't you said ‘Even though it's my first time here, it's very fun.’ I'm sure I'm the same as you.”

“Is that... Well, if so..."

"Breakup. Go! Me looking forward to Mizuki-san's presence!"

Misaki really crushing the less confident Mizuki with a full smile.

*

One day after the appointment in library, the time comes on Sunday. In the corner of the event venue connected directly from the station to the top floor of the commercial building——

"Mizuki-san..."

"What's wrong, Misaki-san"

"It turned out to be cutting cardboard is a difficult task. .. Big discovery... "

“If you use a knife utility while saying strange things, you will cut off your finger. Now is the key time, let's focus on that."

Mizuki accompanies the crap Misaki, the utility knife blade was wandering about two centimeters thick in cardboard top.

Once the thickness reaches two centimeters, the utility knife couldn't cut it until finished. The two repeatedly cut the same place with knives utility, and a thin layer of sweat flowing from their foreheads.

Handicraft workshops followed by both called "Turn the book into a hardcover". Also known as "handmade books". Which they both do now it is cutting carton as hard cover material.

This handmade book is "what do I want to do" that Mizuki found.

I found this workshop when I'm looking for online activities where I can have fun with Misaki.

Make a book that is unique in the world and only yours. The sentence written on this promotional page is interesting mizuki's long-standing interest in improving books.

After that experience actually, I discovered that learning to make covers by hand too quite exciting. All this is knowledge that has never been tried by Mizuki, and the act of making something yourself is also exciting. Mizuki felt in his heart that it would be nice to come and challenge.

But——in the end, it's just Mizuki's own thoughts.

“...Misaki-san, that's not so much interesting, right?”

Mizuki is finished cutting the cardboard asked carefully while peeking at Misaki who still struggling with utility knives.

From now on, Misaki's face became embarrassed, and he kept saying "woo".

Seeing him like this, Mizuki starting to worry about whether he is too paranoid about his own interests.

On the other hand, Misaki, who asked about it, stopping his hand operating the knife utility and raised his head with a blank look.

"Eh? Why you ask?"

"Sorry if this is my delusion. But Misaki-san, you've been talking about something from the start... So I'm just guessing, do you think this is Boring or what? That..."

"Ah, sorry! I'm very concentrating so I didn't even notice. But, I'm very serious about this! This workshop was so fun!"

"What are you talking about. ...What because you're concentrating? Does it seem like I'm too much think? Great..."

Mizuki heaved a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, Misaki smiled helpless to Mizuki who felt relieved.

"Mizuki-san, you are too trouble me. Because you have time to care if I enjoy it, you have to enjoy it yourself. Otherwise, I won't be able to enjoy it calmly."

“..Is that?”

“That's right!”

Misaki seems to have finished what he wanted to say, and started cutting the cardboard again with serious expression on his face.

If Mizuki himself doesn't enjoying it, Misaki won't be able to enjoy it either. Turns out makes sense. It's great to go out with Misaki because this was the first time I had such an experience, but that it's important I'm interested in Misaki. Mizuki can have fun with him just because he was by his side, who enjoyed himself with all his might power.

Mizuki but he feels like has changed roles.

But now that you know this, you can focus on the work in front of you. The reason for this is for Mizuki being able to enjoy the highest level of enjoyment, it is important to devote all his power to finish this book.

While listening to the explanation lecturer, Mizuki continues his manual work.

Mizuki, who focused on the cardboard, not realizing it, and Misaki, who was watching him beside him, smiled small. He looked at Mizuki with gentle eyes, as if to say, "Mmmm, it's okay."

Cardboard pieces affixed on washi and wrapped in reinforced fabric to create a hard cover and typical thick hardcover books.

Original cover and Book cover The bunkos have been removed and the parts needed to convert them into hardcover has been installed.

Once the hard cover is complete, finally it was completed by combining with library books with various installed parts.

Continuous craft workshop advance without time off, finally completing the final step in time specified.

Once the modification is complete, in on the table in front of him was a book he turned into himself. Mizuki couldn't help but laugh while stroking the cardboard cover covered in cloth patterned with rockets and stars with his hands.

"Bad! This is also good! Let's take a photo."

Apart from Misaki, who also has after remodeling his own book, the camera on his cellphone was photographing the book the. Judging from the way he pressed the shutter happily, so did he really enjoy this workshop.

By the way, that cloth used by Misaki is a sunflower pattern, and the flowers on the cover enchanting.

“Listen, Mizuki-san. Dimensions the cover and back are exactly the same. I have great wisdom, right?”

"Don't worry, Misaki-san. Anyone can do well as long as they listen to the lecturer and use the tool correctly."

“You should praise me with good. Mizuki-san, that's why you can't get a girlfriend.”

“Yes."

So Misaki held the book to his chest, his expression changed, and he happily laid his hands on Mizuki's shoulder.

"Yes. Sure enough, Mizuki-san, you have an inconsiderate character. I feel a little disgusted the day when you are enlightened. I feel better now.”

"You're pretending praising me, but actually you insulted me, right?"

"There's no such thing that. I mean Mizuki-san, you're the best. ‘How can I be so gentle you?’ You say."

Misaki started arguing, flickering. He avoided Mizuki's question without a word pun. There were no signs of reflection at all.

As for Misaki like that, Mizuki shook his head helplessly while sighing.

"Well, that's exactly what it is you say. Misaki-san, you are really gentle, I know this very well good. And you are also very good at enlightening other people, including you has helped me now. I am very grateful to you.”

“Uh, huh? That's... is that?”

Mizuki may be praised from front and couldn't be more sincere, and by the way, he was grateful and shame. Misaki blushed, and her tone became a little unclear.

"I didn't expect that like it will come out of Mizuki-san. Could it rain tomorrow?"

"I won't leave anything behind tomorrow. I can only say these things today. ...Because of you, Misaki-san, I also enjoyed this activity well. The new just saying is about this matter. Thank You."

Mizuki's expression was slight awkwardly, he turned his face away from Misaki and turned his head. His face even redder than Misaki. Admit what you really think more embarrassing than you think.

However, Mizuki turned his back Misaki was still smiling broadly.

Although it's a little embarrassing, Mizuki had no regrets in her heart, but felt extremely good to be able to tell it. That's what was written on his face. In on the other hand, because of this, he couldn't let Misaki see his expression like that.

"By the way, this book I modified, can you accept it if you don't mind? This book also mentioned in recommended books in libraries, and this is a follow-up novel to the film we will watch together during the holidays summer. So, I also want Misaki-san to read it..."

"I'm glad you have this heart... But is it really that good? You have worked very well hard"

"Well, that's okay. That's it what I planned."

"I see.—Accept love!"

Misaki smiled and took the book that Mizuki turned over and handed over.

Then, simultaneously, he too put the modified book into Mizuki's hands.

“Then, I will too gave the book I modified to Mizuki-san. As a gift receive love for making me so happy all day today.”

“No, no, this is not good! It's okay without returning the gift, Misaki-san, you really like books this, right?"

"I will die soon, and that's because I like this book so much that I want to give this book, which I poured out all my energy on, to Mizuki-san,"

misaki said making Mizuki's heart clenched into a ball, and the pain was endless.

As Misaki said, he who smiled in front of him would now die in no time too long.

Well, as proof that Misaki it's here today, next to Mizuki.

Mizuki takes the book heavily misaki's modified library.

“I will appreciate this book.”

“Yes!”

Misaki nodded in satisfaction when saw Mizuki holding the book in his chest.

Mizuki looked at him like this and think for yourself.

It would be nice if the days warm and safe can last forever.

For Mizuki, the time is up to him spending time with Misaki has become something he doesn't want to be eliminate. Even though I don't know what it looks like, Mizuki wants to continuing the current relationship until then will end one day later. He prayed from the bottom of his heart.

However, in this world there is none a permanent relationship. Mizuki's prayers, good or bad, are easily destroyed.

*

The second semester has entered november, and school is full of energy and busyness. Anyway, a cultural festival is coming soon. This afternoon's class was also filled with preparation of cultural festivals.

Mizuki's class is also busy preparing for the show - Haunted House.

“Can you bring wood layers used as tombstones?”

“OK! Wait a minute.”

Mizuki, the person in charge of the equipment big show, also quite busy. However, when everyone does something together, he himself felt very happy.

Take a plywood spot materials were stacked, rushing back to their posts.
At this time, Mizuki saw Misaki talking to her classmates.
Misaki had truly been the central figure in the class for several months last.

His personality is easy approachable, bright and cheerful makes it very popular among men and woman. There are also many people who take turns looking for it discuss various things.

Like, by the way to avoid drastic changes in Mizuki's environment in class, Misaki on basically still didn't come to talk to Mizuki in class.

"I hope Mizuki-san can adapt to class life at its own pace."

Misaki said.

Putting this aside, Mizuki actually a little worried that Misaki might be too reluctant to preparing for this cultural festival, which will cause his body destroyed. Even when he was just entering his second semester, Misaki's condition only to the point where he sometimes went to the hospital. 

But since early October, dosage misaki's medication also increased. His body was indeed being eroded by disease that. Mizuki hopes he will prioritize his physical condition.

Even so, but if he too worried, it would only make Misaki feel good. Now, to concentrate on his work, Mizuki took plywood and left.

“I brought plywood!”

“Oh, thank you! Then paint in one breath.”

“Ya”

Mizuki and the boys in class painting plywood with grey paint. For some reason, Mizuki remember the handmade book workshop he attended in September, and somehow happy.

“By the way, Akiyama, you starting this semester is a little different.”

“Uh, I see?”

“Yes, I find it easy to get along.”

During the painting process, children the man who worked with Mizuki suddenly said this to him.

The changes seem to be more bigger than I imagined. Maybe because of his alliance activities with Misaki, she begins to adjust to class life. I don't can thank Misaki enough. While thinking about this, bell reads to announce that preparations for today's cultural festival have finished.

Cleaning duties after the class meeting was over, and Mizuki walked along the corridor towards library as usual.

Look out the window accidentally, the trees on campus are colorful with red leaves, leaves yellow is scattered, and autumn is full of beauty.

“This is a rare opportunity. Maybe it's good to ask Misaki-san to appreciate autumn leaves.”

A sudden thought appear.

And as soon as he said it, Mizuki increasingly feel that it is a good idea. Maybe it could be an option to suggest to Misaki later. Take the tram for a short distance, and there is several places in this place can be said to be good places to see red leaves, you don't need to worry about going anywhere.

Misaki doesn't need to be on duty to clean, it might already be in the library.

How Misaki reacted against his proposal? Mizuki thought expectantly, and accelerated the step towards the library.

So, in front of the library, he saw the figure he was used to seeing.

"Misaki--"

Mizuki wanted to say hello like normal, but he stopped midway screaming, and hurriedly retreated to the corner he had just passed. The reason was because Misaki was talking with other people.

Mizuki stuck out her head from the corner of the corridor and peeked towards Misaki. It was a boy in the same class he talked to. That name seems... Hirose. Like Misaki, she is also a member of the central figures in the class, and Mizuki also heard that he is a champion of a sports club certain. In short, he was completely different from Mizuki, a great celebrities with cheerful personalities and practical ways to deal with people.

Seeing the two of them talking intimately, Mizuki felt numb in his heart.

“This is the first time I know there's a library in a place like this. Fujieda-san, are you here to borrowing books?”

“..."

"Eh, isthat? Really it's amazing that Fujieda-san still does this kind of thing even though she is not a member of the library committee."

"This, this is not something worth mentioning! Nothing special."

Mizuki listened with careful conversation between the two.
This behavior eavesdrops. Definitely not something to look at. Although he thought so in his mind, he still couldn't stop the eavesdropping.

However, Mizuki was direct regretted his assessment.

“Although a bit sudden, Fujieda-san, you don't have a girlfriend yet. Well, if you can... can you go out with me?”

Mizuki, that sharpens his ears to eavesdrop because he was anxious, just listen. to make him fall into the word despair.

"Together..."

“But I saw Fujieda-san recently, and I always thought you were great.”

Facing Misaki, who shocked by the sudden confession, Hirose opened his mouth more reckless. His voice was too serious to be taken seriously. It is serious confession to Misaki.

And Misaki looked quite happy, blushed and smiled shyly, listening to Hirose's words.

So, Mizuki watched all this suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous. Pain in the inside of the head and the stomach is unbearable, like a tangled brain and internal organs. I don't know if the semicircular channel is paralyzed, Mizuki feels ground looks wavy back and forth.

“Uuuuuuuu.”

A burst of nausea flowed from his throat, Mizuki covered his mouth and ran away from the place.

Mizuki went into the toilet as if escape. However, since it had been quite a while since lunch, no no matter how vomited Mizuki was, only stomach fluid came out of her mouth.

After a while, taste his nausea subsided slightly, Mizuki leaned against the wall weakly.

How Misaki reacted to Hirose's confession? Could it be that he accepted Hirose's confession when he squatted down the toilet so embarrassingly.

Only this incident made it happen Mizuki couldn't let go for a long time.

Compared to Mizuki, Hirose didn't know how cool he was. This too surely. After all, they are big celebrities at the top of the pyramid class. Appearance and behavior are quite uncontrollable, and the attitude of dealing with people also calm. He has everything that Mizuki doesn't have.

If you think about it carefully normal, Misaki probably had no reason to refuse recognition Hirose. Compared to continuing to play allied games with Mizuki, he will definitely be able to spend happier time with Hirose. Besides, Misaki strangely still doesn't have a boyfriend.

Mizuki is very aware of things this kind. But...

"No...no..."

Mizuki squatted down and uttering words of resistance. Tears that are different from phenomena physiological choking flowed down his cheeks.

Mizuki accidentally witnessing the moment when Misaki confessed by someone else. Feelings in his heart was anxiety and fear of losing Misaki.

Mizuki knew in her heart that this was just his own wishful thinking, and at the same time he also knew that he was ugly when he developed these feelings. Misaki doesn't belong to Mizuki. He has his own life, and his life is his own.

Even so... still very hold on. Misaki might just disappear from his side. Thinking in this case, Mizuki's chest hurt so much that she wanted to tear her body apart to pieces.

"...Ah, so so..."

Mizuki finally realized his feelings and lowered his head helplessly.

His feelings for Misaki it's changed.

At first I just thought it was a great friend. And after listening to Misaki talking about the past, his figure overlaps with his mother, and he become someone who wants to accompany him happily until the moment last.

If you just stop at there, there won't be any problems. But his heart sank deeper and deeper in towards him subconsciously.

"What should I do in the future..."

In the worst situation, he clarify feelings. And at such times what should be done is the best, Mizuki doesn't know.

Anxiety that arises from anxiety makes Mizuki scratch her head, and she gets lost in the maze unanswered questions.

*

Mizuki, who is back in class, sitting in his chair against the wall and alone in a daze.

I don't know how long it will take time has passed. By the time he regained consciousness, school time had passed passed. The sun had set in the west. Classmates who staying in class had accidentally dispersed, leaving Mizuki behind alone in a dimly lit classroom.

“So you're here!”

Mizuki's body shook by sudden sounds and lights on.

Mizuki turned around stiffly, and Misaki stood at the classroom door.

"Misaki-san, why are you here?"

mizuki asked, be careful Misaki didn't see his panic.

When Mizuki opened her mouth, he kept thinking about the status quo in his mind.
There wasn't much reason why Misaki appeared at such a time. Dan the most likely possibility is that he is here to tell Mizuki Alliance that the alliance would be dissolved. Because I'm together Hirose, the alliance ends here. It's possible he made an announcement like it's very high.

Mizuki's mind fell into the swamp in seconds.

As for Mizuki, that's full with this worst development, Misaki's tone was extremely helpless.

“No matter how I wait, I didn't see Mizuki-san coming to the library, so I came to see you."

misaki said, walking to Mizuki's chair and smiled at him.

On the other hand, Mizuki felt worried about Misaki smiling cheerfully.

Calm part of the brain understand that it is a puff. However, his mind was already in disarray, and he didn't know what to do at all.
Enough is enough. Can't survive. Rather than being tormented by thoughts it hurts like that all the time, it's better to reset everything and having fun.

Desire to escape from his closed world dominates the body.

Then, Mizuki finally unable to hold on, showing a slanted smile and looking into Misaki's eyes.

"You asked me why don't I go to the library? I did. But... let me seeing him, what else can I do but run."

"...Eh?

"Even though I turned around and just run straight away, but now don't talk about friends, you even already have a girlfriend."

"mizuki-san, wait a moment! Calm. By the way, have you seen it? other people. Me confess, tapi——"

"You don't need to explain it. Isn't Hirose-san very handsome. You want to end your wish before leaving. Wouldn't it be better to let him do it compared to me, I'm sure you will be happier with him.”

Mizuki interrupted Misaki, who was about to say something, and move on.

Every time he says syllable, Mizuki felt his heart slowly break.

Even so, Mizuki said something against his heart - something that made Misaki who innocence becomes very confused and unforgettable.

“For Misaki-san, alliance like it's just a barrier.”

“Who knows? I don't understand again.”

Misaki's voice asked already tinged with despair. Mizuki's answer had also given up on himself.

At the same time, Mizuki felt intense nausea again because of the guilt he felt because has hurt Misaki.

Mizuki glanced at Misaki with his face was pale, and his expression changed.

Maybe his patience with mizuki's open mouth had reached its limit. When their eyes meet, Misaki looked at Mizuki with angry eyes.

"I'm angry. You almost until. Mizuki-san, don't smile when you see me confess!

"I know everything, including what you do is just play with my emotions..."

Mizuki answered weakly responding to Misaki's somewhat angry voice.

For making you angry someone important, the desire to escape that had been raging in Mizuki's heart suddenly disappeared without a trace. The rest is just regret and nihilism for their actions.

“Hey, to Mizuki-san, is alliance with me becomes a hindrance? Do you really want to soon disband?”

Misaki's gaze contained, “If it really gets in your way, so help now. You are free” means.

Seeing this, Mizuki grimaced like a lost child.

"How can this be happen! I want to be with you, Misaki-san, forever. I want to be by your side from now on. But..."

"Why add 'but'? It's okay if you say it honestly!"

“I can't say it! Because Hirose-san suits you better than me.. I can't take your happiness away from Misaki-san because of my intentionality.”

“Don't break my happiness alone. It's me, not you, who can decide whether I'm happy or no! Please don't say such cool words!”

Facing Misaki's roar, Mizuki stunned and took a deep breath.

Misaki's life is hers himself, Mizuki knew that very well. However, he subconsciously forced it his own thoughts on him. Ignoring everything around me, I acted righteously towards someone important.

Mizuki finally realized how stupid things he had done, and disappointed.

"...I thought Hirose-san really a good person. He's more handsome than you, smarter than you, and talk more than you." 

“Ugh...”

Sure enough, no one can compared to Hirose. I don't deserve to stand aside Misaki. Mizuki was discouraged, and his face became lower and lower. 

“However, I rejected it. Me said 'sorry' and immediately rejected it.” 

However, Misaki's words made Mizuki raised her head without hesitation. 

"Did you refuse, why..." 

"No, why not! Could it be that you really don't understand?" 

"Understand what I am understand..." 

No, Mizuki really is feel something. It's just that he wasn't sure about the answer, so he can't say. So Misaki, angry and impatient, stared Mizuki with tears in her eyes. 

“Why are you so slow! The person I like is Mizuki! Compared to Hirose-san, I am more love Mizuki! Don't let me clarify things so clearly!!” 

“Uh... ...Ah, that..." 

Confessions mixed with anger and tears made Mizuki stand on the spot and be stunned.

Initially, what he heard were words of joy that would make Mizuki cry, but right now he doesn't have free time to be happy. Instead, he felt no empowered by the current situation.

On the other hand, Misaki seems to be couldn't help himself, and he continued to speak with increasing enthusiasm when he cries.

"Besides, Mizuki-san, you've forgotten everything about being in the hospital two years ago. Me really surprised! Really, no matter how uninterested you are to strangers, you have to be there. You haven't fallen in love until years both high schools!"

"Even though you are right, but you haven't fallen in love yet, have you. Misaki-san..."

"Don't get off topic!"

"...I'm sorry..."

Although Mizuki tried denying, he was still no match for Misaki who threatened.

However, the situation is still not too good. Misaki cried while angry, and if it continued like this, it might cause some kind of riot.
No, what's more important than this is that Misaki said something makes him really care, and most importantly... Mizuki also wanted to apologize to Misaki for losing patience.

To do this, first of all, Misaki had to calm down and listen to his explanation.

So Mizuki said "Sorry" in his heart, and squeezed Misaki's hand.

Facing Mizuki's actions suddenly, Misaki's crying eyes widened and she held her breath.

"Uh... why? Are you will give up now? I haven't complained enough."

"No, surrender really give up ... Just ... can we switch places first? If we here, who will see it. This will be troublesome everywhere.”

Misaki looked at Mizuki with dissatisfaction with her red face, and Mizuki's face was redder than tomato, he answered with an erratic gaze.

Indeed, now is the stage preparation for cultural festivals. Even though the school day has passed completely, there are still classes left to prepare the program. I don't know if anyone will pass this class when just. No, if someone heard the commotion earlier, it wouldn't surprising to run over.

"....."

Hearing Mizuki show, Misaki seemed to realize this, she frowned sadly and nod.

*

It's impossible to do quiet conversation in class. So Mizuki and Misaki for while moving to a room where no one will go - library.

“By the way, it's great nobody sees us like that.”

“...Hmm.”

Mizuki showed a smile fun and look at the other side of the table. On the other hand, Misaki sat on chair with an unhappy face.

I might still be in the mood bad heart, but I have to calm down for now.

Of course, so did Mizuki. He no longer intends to be closed in his own world.

Mizuki circled the table and lowered his head deeply towards Misaki pre-emptively.

"Misaki-san, I really sorry just now. I didn't listen to your explanation, so I lost patience and said something I shouldn't have said... It's natural for you to be angry. I'm really sorry."

"Eh... well, me too a little angry, so I said too much. Sorry."

Accept Mizuki's apology, Misaki also apologized with a sullen face. After apologizing one to each other, Mizuki, who was urged by Misaki to "sit down," returned to the other side of the table and sit down.

"..."

"..."

After sitting down with each other face to face, a subtle silence descended between the two of them. Mood Misaki is bad, and Mizuki doesn't know what to say.

This subtle atmosphere takes place long enough. Mizuki is determined to "act as a man now," gave a stiff smile and said. 

“Didn't you just saying that, what happened in the hospital, what is it... what it means...?"

Mizuki asked a question this is to Misaki.

However, his voice anticlimax. Every time Mizuki said a word, the mood Misaki is getting worse.

“Well, did I say something that annoys you...?” 

“...You still don't remember it. Our first meeting.”

“Sorry”

Looking at Mizuki's head looking down, Misaki sighed excessively.

"I also think that you were very handsome at that time..." 

"Um... if it doesn't disturbing your peace, can you give me some advice?"

Mizuki said to Misaki with a tone that can no longer be respected. request. 

"...Ok. Then I will give you a hint, think about it. That was about two years ago. The place we met was in the hospital atrium. Let me say it in the past, this meeting was not the kind that passed by." 

Looks like he wants to reminding Mizuki, Misaki did not answer the question directly, but provides some pointers. 

About two years ago, it should only be a while before my mother died. It was at home sick, his memory is related to a girl his age. And not just passing by... 

After adding criteria search, Mizuki, searching for his memories, finally finds a match. 

"That, Misaki-san. Me dare to ask, did you pass out in the hospital atrium two years then...?" 

“...Do you finally remember? Yes, that i.”

Mizuki asked fearfully, meanwhile Misaki pointed at herself sadly.

At the same time, memory that moment clearly appeared in Mizuki's mind.

It was the beginning of winter two last year. When Mizuki was about to take a shortcut through the atrium hospital, he finds a girl falling, holding her chest below tree shade. 

Mizuki immediately judged that this was no small matter, he took the girl and asked the nurse for help nearest. The person who came to help was a nurse who also known by Mizuki. The person immediately called someone else to help and carried the girl on a stretcher and carried her away.

The day after tomorrow, the nurse came to thanked Mizuki by saying "He is safe and healthy"... But that girl is actually Misaki or something, that completely unthinkable.

"Sorry. I really don't have time to remember your face at that time... Besides, I usually do not good at remembering other people's faces..."

"Hmph..."

Mizuki was still silent reason While apologizing, Misaki looked at him sadly.

Once you realize your heart, the relationship will end. "Now is not the time for excuses stupid like that," Mizuki immediately regretted it.

“Well, I was helped by you too. As for the fact that you don't remember my face, I don't plan to make irresponsible statements. Mizuki-san, no one wrong with you, it was indeed an emergency at that time. ——However, let me say this last sentence."

Misaki looked at Mizuki with eyes full of meaning.

Mizuki is afraid of what he would say, and Misaki looked at him with a relaxed expression on her face.

“Thank you very much for save me.”

After saying that, he bowed his head deeply.

"...Eh?"

"I can't say yet this.. --- Instead, I chose to enter this school just for thank you. That's also the wish I want to end before I leave."

misaki said shyly towards Mizuki who tilted his head blankly in disbelief. "Reason for choosing Mizuki-san High School" what I mentioned in the past seems to be this.

“If not for Mizuki-san, my life will probably end then. So, thank you very much.”

“That's all... If you want thank me, please tell the nurses and doctors who save you.”

Mizuki shook his head because embarrassed.

However, Misaki answered with soft, "There's nothing like it."

“Actually that day, I found out that my test results were not optimistic, so I was a little disappointed. Then I ran to the corner of the atrium alone... I didn't expect it to suddenly it hurts, and I can't do anything."

Misaki said while looking at distance, as if remembering what happened at that time.

"Painful, uncomfortable. But no one can find me like this... At that time. I really thinking, 'Ah, am I going to die here?'"

"Misaki-san..."

"But Mizuki-san is the only. You, even by chance, found me that way. And you held my hand tightly and said, "It's okay!" At the moment that, Mizuki-san, your voice might be holding me here. In world. So— accept love,"

misaki said, smiling at Mizuki.

At that time, Mizuki really trying to cheer the girl up a bit, calling her by breaking up asa. Maybe it didn't bring much comfort to him, even so, Mizuki wanted to do something for him and held his hand tightly.

Therefore, Mizuki's actions not in vain. The girl he saved——Misaki. So cue to him.

"I heard from nurse that you were the one who saved me, so I actually wanted to come soon and thank you. As I said before, I know Mizuki-san. However, because I had just been attacked, so I didn't can do. Then, when I was finally able to leave the ward, I thought, "I can thank you this time!", but on at that time—"

"... My mother died, so I'm not going to the hospital anymore, right?"

Mizuki continued his words, and Misaki nodded silently.

"And then, I moved school, and now I'm finally in the same class at that school same with you, and I'm still thinking, 'I can do it this time!'... The first day of my transfer, after school I followed you, Mizuki-san, and greeted you at the library, but I didn't expect you to remember me the same once... Thanks to you, I can finally talk about it now."

"No, so, I'm really sorry about this... No, you didn't say it now, because I'm innocent, so you won't make any comments who is irresponsible about this matter?”

"Saying that, but I still a little uncomfortable...Yes! This is Mizuki-san, you are not good!"

"What's this..."

Hearing arrogant conclusions Misaki, Mizuki looked up at the sky and let out a confused sigh.

"Correct... Also, um, looks like I just confessed, right..., could it be that you have good intentions for me...since then?"

Mizuki with a little remaining courage, he asked the most important question.

Even though Mizuki himself wanted to pretending nothing happened, he blushed deeply, and his voice was full with nervousness.

“No. At that time, I just consider you as a savior.”

However, Misaki shook her head his head and denied it easily.

Mizuki is very sad, and his heart was depressed. "It would be better if I didn't ask."

“But, come to think of it again, I've been in love with Mizuki-san ever since. It's just me afraid to admit it myself... That's why I said those words to Yoko-san at that time.”

“Those words? What is happened between you and my mother?”

Mizuki was a little confused with new words that suddenly appeared.

But Misaki shook her head his head.

“I won't tell Mizuki-san, who forgot me.”

“You are here again. I think you have to tell me about everything.”

This time, Mizuki turned to looking at Misaki with dissatisfied eyes. He still insisted on saying "no".

Mizuki also has a breakdown digestion. I was really played by Misaki in the palm of her hand.

But——

"But now, I really am thank you for that promise. It was because of that promise that I was able to see Mizuki-san again——I personally said that I like you."

Misaki's cheeks were colored with red hue, and he said this uneasily, his every move and every the movements are too cute... Mizuki already felt that it didn't matter if there are still some unsolved mysteries.

And... there is something more it's important to do it now rather than this trivial mystery!

"Misaki-san, there's something what I want to tell you."

“...Um”

Because of the person he likes already showing his love for himself, if he can't doing nothing, he no longer deserves to be called a man. 

Mizuki closed her eyes and take a deep breath. 

Then he slowly opened his eyes, straightened his posture, and faced Misaki who was sitting in across it. 

“No matter what I say later, please don't be surprised.”

“Your own opening statement is very unlucky... Wait a moment? Maybe I will soon dumped?” 

Misaki, who left small theater, starting to panic. 

Mizuki looked at him while smiled, and called "Misaki-san" softly. 

Misaki immediately sat up straight and answered "Hi!". He seemed to have all kinds of imaginations which flowed in his mind, but for now, he returned his awareness of Mizuki. 

“Misaki-san, please prepare your mentality.”

“ OK, OK. Then, you can come here!”

Mizuki took a breath deep and put all his emotions into his mouth. 

"Misaki-san, marry with me... "

“--Eh?”

mizuki's words melted into air, replaced by Misaki's trembling voice.

"Sorry, Mizuki-san, I maybe heard wrong. - What did you just say?" 

"I said ‘get married with me’. That's what we call a marriage proposal.”

“Are you serious.”

“I can't consider it seriously again.”

Misaki emphasized repeatedly kali, while Mizuki covered her embarrassment with a full aura, nodded his face without changing his face.

Misaki probably didn't expect it, moreover, in response to his confession, Mizuki actually proposed? Misaki "Ah, um, calm down..." while rubbing his temples, he looked at Mizuki again. 

“Then what, Mizuki-san, in general, shouldn't you say 'with me' at times like this?”

“I really like Misaki-san to the point that I can suddenly propose to you. I just want to be with you, do I any problem?" 

"I think this is all problem. No matter how I say it, I think it's a bit outrageous.. But I'm happy." 

"If you feel happy, then I don't have any more problems. - Well, from a practical point of view, I still know very well that we can't get married officially, but you can be sure about this, after all, this is just my passion."

I'm not really understood this theory, and every time I said a word, my face burned with shame. But even so, with no sincerity shaken, Mizuki confidently confirmed.

So Misaki laughed happy. 

"I see. You likeme to the point that you can suddenly propose... Hmm, come to think of it, seems pretty good. I can fully feel Mizuki-san's seriousness."

“I would be very embarrassed if you whipping the corpse over and over again like this..." 

This time it was Mizuki's turn, face flushed. 

However, Mizuki's expression softened naturally because he saw Misaki's natural smile for the first time today this.

"...Ah, but, what not anything? You really won't regret it? I will definitely do it many things don't look at the atmosphere subconsciously. Besides, if something went wrong, I'll get angry straight away. That's... maybe there's no fun with me..."

However, Misaki smiled immediately it turned cloudy, and he looked at Mizuki very restlessly.

Misaki is usually a person who does whatever he wants, but when it comes to the moment critically, he started to worry about her. Mizuki felt in her heart that he was very cute. Even though his emotions were a little impatient, he would soon shows its complete weakness.

Putting those things aside, Mizuki slowly shook his head towards Misaki.

"I wouldn't be happy other than with Misaki-san. When it comes to your skills hanging out with people, I don't know how much better you are than me. And regardless of the atmosphere, we belong to each other. I think I'll give Misaki-san too many problems." 

"...That's it. Meaning, we are actually very similar." 

With just one word, no maybe to erase all Misaki's anxiety. 

Mizuki wasn't confident enough yet that he could do this. 

However, Mizuki wants to be arrogant that he could indeed touch Misaki's heart. 

Seeing Misaki's expression soften again, Mizuki thought so. 

At this moment, Misaki pointed himself with his index finger. 

"Then there is one another thing. - It won't be long before I disappear from your eyes, Mizuki-san. Me will leave you alone and take the first step. Is not anything?"

Misaki said with really. No, it must be said to put reality ahead of Mizuki. 

It will disappear in time short. One step further. Just imagine it already scary. 

Mizuki couldn't imagine what it was like to see Misaki disappear from his side. 

However, here reality. There is no doubt that it will come, the future is a definite conclusion.

And, that's how it was arrive. I might not be able to survive. Maybe it will be defeated by the fact of Misaki's loss.

However, even so, Mizuki doesn't change the answer.

Mizuki put her arms around her around Misaki's outstretched hand.

"If you really are disappeared, I want to be with you more. If possible, I want to spend a few days with you. I want to accompany you until the moment last."

The sound slowly disappeared in library.

As soon as I remember what happens after Misaki leaves, maybe that will be the answer right to start keeping his distance from him now. In this way, trauma to yourself won't be so big. You could say it's a wise choice.

However, Mizuki couldn't make that choice now. Even if he knew that he would bruise in everywhere, he wanted to spend it with Misaki. Just this thought which can be learned from heaven and earth.

Mizuki conveyed his intentions, waiting for Misaki's answer like when proposing to her.

However, Misaki reacted next is different from before. Water, Big tears started flowing from his eyes.

Mizuki didn't expect that he would make her cry by this scene, and her face suddenly turned blue.

"Did I say something what makes you unhappy anymore?"

"No, no. I'm crying, isn't it because I'm sad, I'm so happy that I can't hold back my tears."

Things are messed up, Misaki explains why he cried while crying.

"Ah, really.. Looks like have one more request before I leave."

Misaki said with a sigh breathe, and looked into Mizuki's eyes with a calm face.

"Thank you, Mizuki-san. Me very happy."

"Ah, no, no... That, that meaning we..."

Mizuki asked incoherently to confirm something.

So Misaki showed a smile which is not disguised and nods clearly and firmly.

"Then please take care me. Although I will definitely leave you one step ahead of you, my boyfriend useless, please let me curl up by your side until then last."

"—Yeah, I am very happy."

Mizuki looked at Misaki with a smile, bent over the table and wiped the water eyes from his face.

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