When entering adulthood The painful truth of the world

Lord, you have given me a beautiful face. A gentle and kind heart Very clever wisdom for me.

but

Why is he just a very understanding man? Talk about this stuff...why can't you give it to me?

“What else?”

Reiko's voice answering the phone sounded like she was a little annoyed. I don't know why, but it probably wasn't strange because I heard the voice of a small child. shouted beside her, she must have been busy.

“I was scolded by Ren. You think I'm a selfish person...am I really being selfish? I just want him to leave his job. Because I can't sleep every time he goes out to work."

“Um, I can understand that. Well, his job is dangerous.” Reiko seemed to understand my point.

“So what will Aya do?”

“I don't know yet. Today we had a fight before he went to work. I'm not going to ask him first, I'll tell you.”

"Do you want it to be like this? Isn't it good? He already asked to marry you." Reiko tried to mediate in her style.

“I haven't agreed yet. Who wants to be widowed when they are young?”

“Then why didn't you tell him nicely? I told you to stop doing this job because you were worried,” Reiko commented.

“I already told you. But he said that when we are born we all die. It turns out that he doesn't understand that even Iri understands his work. But why don't I understand?”

"Well, I don't work at a hospital where I see the cycle of birth, sickness and death every day like Irene does," I told Reiko very upset.

“Are you okay with coming out?” I started to get to the point. Today I feel bored. I really want to find someone to talk to.

“No, I have to take care of this naughty child. The nursery is closed today...if I knew that I would be married and have to take care of my husband's stepdaughter. It would be better if I didn't dress up too. It must have been karma for me to sell out the villager's husband..." Reiko replied in denial with a long complaint.

In fact, that her husband was not sued by his ex-wife Because he secretly agreed with his ex-wife that He will be responsible for raising the child of his ex-wife without his ex-wife having to take responsibility for anything. Reiko didn't know anything about this. Until after returning from the honeymoon, at first

She was also very angry that she had not been consulted. It was pure selfishness on the part of the man to put the entire burden of raising his own child on Reiko. He himself claimed that he would have to work outside the home. I myself can only sympathize with Reiko, who has no choice but to fall into the situation of a young stepmother.

“I didn't realize that. There will come a time when the two of us will have to talk about things like this.” I thought to Reiko. In my mind, I recall old conversations. that we used to talk about in the past....

"scream! Yusuke-kun stepped on my foot just now. And I'm sorry." I shouted into my phone, not even paying attention to the answering sound.

"Really? So you let him kiss you as a favor?" Reiko asked me in return.

“If you want him to kiss you in honor, you'll probably have to let him step on your face. Too much,” I replied, feeling displeased. But the excitement still hasn't gone away.

“And just like that, do you have to call and tell me? I'll see you when lunch break ends." Reiko at that time tried to remind me, We study in the same class. Then I separated from her just to go to the bathroom.

“The next hour. Must sit according to group We're sitting far away. I'll break my chest and die first."

"Oh, you're from the Sekini group." Reiko's voice contained a little bit of sarcasm. She was annoyed that I was in the same science group as the smart class leader. Because I hardly have to do anything. Let the smart people do it all. I just sat and took notes on the results.

"You're talking too much. In PE, we'll have to be in the same group again." The cruel truth was. In addition to the science group, other subjects It seems like I'm in the vicious group, behind in almost everything.

I hurriedly hung up before I wasted even more money on the phone. If it's all about men I don't see any need to continue calling her. But she sent a voice over the phone saying,

"You're such a small world, Yusuke is alone."

“Ha ha…”

When I think about the present, my life right now I've been dating Ren for over a year now. He moved into the house on the floor. We separate rooms because each person has a very private world. As for his old house that was nearby, he rented it out and used that money as savings for the future of the two of us. Actually, at first he was the one who asked me to move to his own house. But I refused

Because I don't want to live in a house where someone died in the house. (Arrange a funeral at home as well, blah!)

At first, things seemed fine. I have to admit that he is a very good person. Until sometimes it seems like it's too good. Do everything for others. The work that he loves is Being a firefighter, at first I didn't feel much of anything. But many times seeing him come back injured makes me feel very uncomfortable.

Especially lately, I don't know what's going to happen. If there's a fire, then there's a landslide. It's crazy. As a result, Rain rarely gets to return home. Sometimes he returns early. I've gone to work at the store. Or if you don't come back early, you come back late when I'm already in bed. Now we're just

housemate

Every time together

Turn off only the fire outside the house. And what about my love fire? Who will come and die!

The turning point in the story happened at his colleague's funeral. The atmosphere was so sad and the cries of relatives who had sacrificed made me feel depressed. and reflecting on himself After the funeral, the two of us took a walk along the river under the big bridge that we usually go to.

I tried to find a time to talk to him about quitting being a firefighter. But he was not satisfied. Didn't he say that all the firefighters don't regret sacrificing their lives? Will he be afraid to die and abandon his friends? How can you join the ideology and survive alone? I tried to get him to think about people like me behind him.

If something happened to him, what would I do? Can't you see how sad the relatives of the martyrs are? And that's when it turned out that I was selfish, didn't understand the world, and even praised Iri for understanding him better than me. So I was annoyed and went to sleep at the shop last night. Plus, the good guy didn't even call to reconcile.

“Wow, who would dare to marry me? Within two days of getting married, you were already a widow.”

I could not help but feel angry at the man who chose to die under the national flag rather than in the arms of my beautiful girlfriend. The shop is now closed. But I don't have a goal. I just realized that I have a very tight social life. Aside from Reiko, I don't know who to call. As I thought about it, the only person I could call and invite to sit and talk was "Seki." We used to be close.

But we didn't talk for long enough. Because something happened first. Moreover, Rain doesn't get along with him much. This is the first time in a year that I've braved the urge to call him again. That's it! Please answer the phone and don't scold me for seeing my girlfriend as better than my friends.

“Hello,” a familiar low voice answered the call in a smooth voice. Makes me wonder what mood he's in.

“What are you doing?” I tried to sound normal.

"fish"

“Can I go find it? Or are you with someone?” I asked to make sure he wasn't with his girlfriend.

“If you come, come to the same place,” Seki answered shortly. From the sound of his voice, I didn't know if he agreed or if he didn't want me to go find him.

I don't know if I'm thinking about it myself. After breaking up with my ex-girlfriend at my shop and after our relationship. I don't see him dating anyone as his lover again. It seems like he's really jealous of his single life right now.

Seki's hobby is fishing (a real sin, Etani). I know that he likes to go to a certain bridge regularly. I've been there myself too. But I haven't been gone for a long time. Because sometimes I think it's too boring to waste hours and get nothing. before going to see him The investing class also stopped by to buy beer as a souvenir (

Otherwise, I might get scolded.) If I'm lucky, I might have the chance to eat grilled fish with beer.

“Oh, you're here?” Seki greeted when he saw me slowly dragging my body up from the bridge stairs. I tried not to show that I was panting a little. After walking up dozens of steps Otherwise, he would definitely scold me for being old.

“Here, I brought it for you,” I said, handing him a plastic bag of beer. But my eyes didn't look at his face. Instead, I looked at the water bucket to check to see if he had caught any fish today.

“So, are you sitting here alone?” I turned around and asked when I saw that there was a fish, neither small nor large, in the tank. I think if he comes alone, people will be better, there will be no divisors (ha ha, they'll definitely split up the food).

“And where did you see the ghost sitting next to you? Me?” Seki scolded me and opened a can of beer without even thinking about thanking me.

Chee! Yes, there is a dog-mouthed ghost that lives inside you and refuses to come out.

When the light from a passing car on the side of the road hit the two of us. The two of us just saw each other clearly for the first time. He didn't look much different from before. The hair in the front has grown so long that it falls over the face in front of the eyes. I saw it and got annoyed instead. large white shirt Unbutton several top buttons for a relaxed look. The other hand holds a cigarette. The other hand held the fishing rod. It seems to be

Happy hour

His stuff really shouldn't bother me at all.

But he was shocked when he saw my inner face in full light.

"Hoy! Why did you come like this?”

I'm also confused about what he said here. Looking down at himself, he was wearing a Rain shirt and oversized jacket over black leggings and knee high boots. Plus, my eyes are swollen from crying all night. I can understand that my condition is like that of a child who ran away from home. There's nothing wrong with that.

“Nothing. Last night I slept at the shop. Forgot to bring a change of clothes So I grabbed Rain's stuff that I left at the store and put it in instead.” I tried to talk like nothing happened. But from the looks of it, Seki doesn't believe me much. Because normally If I'm not beautiful, I will never leave the house. But at least he didn't ask any more questions.

“Oh, do you want it?” He handed me a can of beer. Of course I have to take it. I didn't plan on buying it for him to drink alone.

“Do your own thing,” I quipped before taking the beer can and opening it before slowly lowering myself down to sit next to him.

“Is Reiko busy?” Seki asked.

"I'm raising a child outside of my own home."

“So,” he replied softly, as if he already knew. I don't know how it annoys me.

“Oh, yes, actually you know that, right? It's about your relative's stepdaughter.” I just realized that he must know. He was so close to Reiko's husband that they became groomsmen.

“I know....I'll tell you. They're the two of you. seems smart But it's about looking at men. They're all just as stupid... men like my relatives. How can I agree to marry you? I don't know."

I turned to look at his angry face. He talks like he's too good to die. He himself turned to stare at me as well.

“You too are the same. After getting a good girlfriend, he still has problems. What is the matter this time?”

Seki finally asked me.

I didn't answer. But change the subject instead Right now I'd like to talk about other things.

“Do you remember when I asked you to exchange shirts after the soccer match with Yusuke?”

I said while thinking of the past....

When I was in high school

“Here, please cover me,” I said, pulling Seki's sleeve to move her in the direction I wanted.

Seki turned to look at me, confused. Then slowly turn to look in the opposite direction. That is, the classroom door was wide open. There was a student in the same year wearing thick glasses and looking like a nerd, standing in the doorway, staring at his shiny eyes.

“What did you do?” Seki asked me confused.

"nothing"

“He seems to like you,” Seki said without me asking.

“Oh, no, no!! Standing and staring like they're playing a war of nerves. You'd better kill me." I nearly stood up and screamed. If the teacher is not in the room

“What are you doing? Or are you just trying to flirt?” Seki teases me like it's fun. (His, definitely not mine!)

“No, it was just that it was raining that day so we just talked about cartoons. Actually, I just saw him buy it. That's why I want to ask to read it for free." I answered truthfully. But Seki made a half-believing, half-disbelieving face that was annoying.

“What does he like about you? I really want to know.”

“I really don't want to know,” I thought to myself, angry at Seki for seeming to be so involved in my personal affairs.

“Did you give him any hope? Men's hearts are fragile, I'll tell you,” Seki said, really provoking me to anger at any time.

“Is being a friendly person called giving hope?” I was starting to feel really dissatisfied.

Why do men always blame women? Not speaking or answering is considered arrogant. When we talked politely, it became hopeful. Women, it's always wrong.

“I can go chase it for you. But you have to tell us first that it really is. And who do you like?” Seki offered.

“Why do you want to know?” I really don't understand. What kind of amulet is he wanting to know? But before cursing out My brain is really fast. I immediately remembered that next week our class' soccer team would be playing against Yusuke's class team. And it is expected that he will definitely compete as a real person. Because Yusuke is the star of the team.

There is no way to miss him. At this moment, I overlooked the moment when I exchanged shirts after the competition.

“I can tell you, I like Yusuke.

B”

“I really like that snobby guy. Dog looks closely at airplane Now he's flirting with a young lady from another school, right?" Seki looked at me with disdain in his eyes. Disturbingly

“Oh, no need to say it. Go do your duties first.” I cut him off in annoyance. He pouted towards the door. To tell him to go deal with Mr. Glasses first. He got up seriously. before using the power of the room leader to force that person out instead At first it seemed like he wasn't going to give in easily. Until the friend who came with him had to drag him out.

The Mystery Club people are definitely some crazy people.

“Seki, would you like to help me one more thing?” I made sweet, false eyes.

“What?” His voice was beginning to annoy me.

“Please exchange shirts with Yusuke after playing football and bring them to me. I can do anything for you.”

“Are you crazy? Men hate that guy to death. Why would I go against the trend and exchange the shirt for you?”

He shouted without caring about the media for a long time. No matter what I say, I won't give in. I begged for many days. Until finally, he relented and agreed to do it. In exchange for some exchange But in the end, I didn't get that shirt anyway. Because Yusuke had a modeling job, he had to protect his body from any injuries during that time.

Made my heart break. But thinking about the past makes me laugh too.

I came out of my past trance again. Upon hearing Seki's question,

“So, who was your first kiss then?”

“Why do you want to know? We're old now. You're asking like a fifteen-year-old kid. Nervous!” This is what I had in mind.

“I told you not to scold me.” I don't really want to talk about it. But it's nothing to lose. It happened a long time ago.

"Oh, who's going to scold you? It's your mouth."

(Oh, if you think it's my mouth So why would you want to know? Really confused by it)

“My cousin,” I replied a little shyly. Shy when thinking about past dreams.

“This is the son of your mother's twin sister!?” Seki looked shocked.

“He's handsome.” I corrected myself, not having anything to say. But he's really very handsome. It could be called handsome like Touma.

“Don't mention it, I'm hungry. Let's grill some fish and eat it.”

“Alright,” Seki answered as he got up and went to the can of fateful fish in front of him.

“Take it to the slaughter, gut it, scale it and put it in a trash can. Far away from me. Haha! I can't stand watching. I pity you.” I pointed my finger at him from a distance.

“You pervert, holding your precepts with your hand in your mouth. Pretending to be pitiful, but being the one who said he wanted to eat,” Seki shouted back and cursed. But I'm not interested. Because I'm looking for a smokeless fish grill with Japanese soy sauce. I know that he always comes prepared.

We sat and shared our grilled fish with each other, eager to see who was good and who could get it. I haven't eaten rice or fish all day because I couldn't eat enough. It turned out to be difficult to eat. I don't know if it was because the fish was delicious or having friends to eat with made the fish delicious. After that, I started to get crazy drunk. We sat and drank and sang songs like crazy until I started to feel sleepy at some point.

After a while, I heard something nearby. But I myself was too sleepy to open my eyes.

“Dammit, are you just lying down against the bridge railing? If you're dirty, you'll die."

Seki moved me so that I was leaning on his shoulder instead. Maybe he's kind too. I was confused as if I was sleepwalking and ordered him to take me to the store. But soon I heard the sound of music.”

Rescue”

Loud, that's my ringtone. (To please my fans, this song is worth watching.)

I don't know who called. Because Seki reached into his bag and took his mobile phone instead. I only heard a voice say, “Come and take it with you.”

After that, I don't care about anything anymore. I'm sleepy!

"Hey, wake up," Seki woke up when a light from a motorcycle splashed in his face, hurting his eyes.

“Um…” I rubbed my eyes in confusion. before being shocked and almost having a heart attack When I opened my eyes and saw Rain stood in front of me with a frown, leaning on his motorcycle.

“Shit, Itaba Seki, I told you to take me to the store. But I let Rain know instead.”

Misfortune has come to the point where I want to continue pretending to sleep and never wake up again. But it doesn't seem like it's in time. I knew Ren must be angry. But he tried to keep his cool. At least he wouldn't lose his cool form in front of Seki. He helped me to the motorcycle. But my limp appearance, like a dead squid three days ago, made him not dare let me ride in the back for fear that he would fall on his back and die first.

He changed to having me sit in front and he hunched over me instead. It looks quite rough on the sea, especially when wearing a helmet.

“If there is a next time. I won't go after you and take it back, I'll tell you.” Seki shouted mockingly at Ren.

I really want to jump up and kick his ass. Where are you going to find things to cause my woes?

Rain didn't answer and instead turned to stare at Seki. I don't know what inspired Seki to speak further.

“Oh, you're the friend of the glasses from the Mysterious Club. I remember now...how is your friend?

I'm confused and dumbfounded. I didn't think the world would be this round. Rain was friends with the guy who used to like me? Plus, I once rejected his friend out of the blue. But where was this ghost that inspired Seki to suddenly remember.... well, it wasn't some ghost. I just invited him to talk about the past.

"I'm fine. Now I'm studying abroad as a major... The fish is hooked. Won't you take a look?"

Seki's expression widened and he turned to look at the fishing rod, which still looked calm and unmoving. Before he realized that he had been tricked, Rain drove his motorcycle and quickly snatched him away. I pretended to fall asleep until I actually fell asleep. As far as I knew, he didn't say anything the whole way.

The next day, I woke up around noon with a hangover. Luckily it was a Sunday morning. Otherwise, my shop will definitely go bankrupt. The floor is sluggish like this.

Rolling over and turning to the table next to the bed, there were medicine, a glass of water, and rice porridge already laid out. Look at the porridge that's starting to get cold. It looks like Rain woke up long before me. I walked towards the window because I could hear water flowing outside. Rain was washing his favorite motorcycle in front of the house. The bright sunlight hits the sparkling water. Make him look bright and bright.

I stood and looked at him so much that I almost forgot to take medicine and porridge. His behavior right now is in a good mood. I hope you've forgotten your anger about yesterday.

but...

I was wrong.

The first minute he saw me and walked towards me. He was quiet and turned back to washing the motorcycle. before sighing heavily Then he turned and said to me, who was standing there with only two fingers withered,

“Last night, Aya was really sarcastic towards us.”

I stood there confused. Where did I go to insult him? Or did he think that my meeting with Seki was to spite him?

“Is it necessary? The quarreling that we once had must be told to others. Why didn't you think of talking to us first?” Rain continued.

“No, I didn't tell Seki anything. We're just talking about old things. Just when we were studying together.” I answered truthfully. What is it that I have to go and tell this bitch about my love life?

“Looks like they have a lot of pasts together,” Rain finally taunted me. I've never been talked to like this before. His behavior this time is truly jealous.

“Don't think too much. I don't think anything of him. We're just friends. If I like him, We must have been friends before being fans of Rain for a long time.”

“You don't think, so what does that mean that he doesn't think? Don't forget what happened here last year. Isn't it because Aya didn't think anything of it?”

That said, Rain will have to dig up this matter and talk about it. Who would dare to rape the floor in the middle of the bridge? Cars passing by

“Because of Aya's naivety. So it makes him have to be your friend since school.”

“What are you talking about, Ren?” I was confused as to what he knew that I didn't know.

“We saw it from the day he walked out and chased Chuji away. classroom now.”

It looks like Rain. who has never forgotten that event Even though me and Seki almost don't remember that.

“But let it be. Shuji's matter probably isn't important to the two of you.”

“Don't say that. And how is he now?” I looked a bit distraught. I don't think that my thoughtless actions in childhood will become a wound to someone's heart without us knowing.

"About last night, we lied..." Rain said softly. But he still didn't turn his head to look at me.

“Actually, Shuji died a long time ago.”

When I heard it, I felt a chill. It felt like he was about to faint. Even now I can barely remember his face. But it still feels bad to hear. and feel very guilty Because I had done something bad to him.

“Sorry.” I didn't know what to say. Tears seemed to flow a little on their own.

(I didn't play any dramas. It really flows out)

“This has nothing to do with Aya. It was an accident that happened many years later.” Rain saw me crying and my voice softened. Then he came to hug me and gently rubbed my head to comfort me.

“I really should have been nicer to him…” I was still mumbling to myself. I felt sorry for him later when he died. No chance to recognize This is really disgusting.

"Can you promise that you won't meet up like that again? We're worried," Rain said in a serious but gentle tone, reaching up to brush away a strand of hair that had fallen in front of her face. Stretching your lips into a wide smile without showing your teeth.

“Don't you trust me?” I turned to him and asked directly.

"No, I don't trust that guy."

“Don't be afraid. He told us himself that he would stop bothering us a long time ago, but what if Rain was unhappy? I won't go sit and talk with him again.” I said, clinging to his arm, begging him with all my might.

“Rain is jealous. So cute.”

“Are you crazy?” Rain was so embarrassed that she pretended to look away. He also shook his hand away. It made it even more fun for me to tease him.

“So, is Rain home tonight?” I asked expectantly. Anyway, we've reconciled. Maybe have dinner together or do something special together.

“Sorry, tonight we were traded shifts. I have to go to work.”

Rain's answer completely made me lose my temper. I let him go and let him polish my beloved child's beautiful motorcycle until it was finished. If we were to rank the most important things in his life, it would probably be

Motorcycle work (Or maybe not)

"Don't you plan on staying together sometimes?"

“So who had time last night? Who secretly ran away and drank alcohol on the side of the road until we had to search for them and cause everyone a fuss.” Rain looked back at me and it hurt. His lips turned up a little. It's his own personality.

“Isn't it worth saying? Are you still sulking and not quitting?” I thought to myself.

“Well, yesterday I still haven't gotten over my anger at Rainie.” I made a soft tone. I have always held the privilege that women have the right to hold back longer than men.

“And now?” Ren Li looked at me testily.

“You can't be angry. But go home quickly, I'll wait.” I tried to smile sweetly. Make a full-on sound But in my mind I thought

“Ah!! Don't let it be your turn. I agree. Because there was a fight behind last night's incident.”

“Okay, I don't want to talk anymore. Let's go get ready for work first.” Rain acted solemnly like he didn't care. Grabbing a bucket of water containing motorcycle cleaning equipment, I walked into the house. Leave me standing alone in front of the house. But I secretly saw him secretly smiling. Having said that, this man is very easy to understand as well. I lied twice and I gave in. Ho ho.

I immediately ran into the house and prepared a box of food to satisfy Rain. At least he ate my food while working and probably thought of me wanting to come back quickly. But in reality, I probably hoped too much. Squid-shaped sausage Or a hundred hams cut into the shape of hearts unable to help me

A box of rice so exquisitely constructed that even an ordinary person who would die and be reborn for another ten thousand years would not have the opportunity to eat it would not be able to bring my beloved back to me as he had not. promised It was not powerful enough to fight the inferno that had been consuming the amusement park in the middle of the city like crazy for three days and three nights.

I sat and waited for Ren irritably for many days and nights. Because he lost contact Plus, I still can't contact him anymore. Because the mobile phone has not been turned on at all in these several days. The only thing that can be done is Just following the news on the television screen was such a torture that I didn't even know what to say.

I haven't been able to work all day. If it were to be like this for a lifetime I'm probably going crazy. But I still can accept that as long as he doesn't contact me. That is, he is fine. Because if something happens The officials will definitely try to contact me.

I kept waiting for Ren in a frightening manner until I entered the third day. I tried to contact the official to ask about Rain. But it seems like there's no one who can give me a clear answer. It's already making me worry to the point of going crazy.

Until the evening, while the floors were being cleaned before closing the shop. The brass bell hanging on the front door of the shop rang out. which is strange Because normally no one would poke their feet into the store after I changed the sign on the door to “Closed,” I quickly turned to look at the door.

“Ouch, Touma, how did you get here? I'm so happy...come right before the store closes." I shouted happily when I saw a familiar young man's figure walking into the store through the large glass door. People don't seem to have changed much from before. In addition to having shorter hair, he looks more mature. His aura of divine handsomeness shone brightly, brightening up the whole shop.

“I just happened to pass this way so I stopped by for a bit. Are you okay?” The young man smiled sweetly in his usual style. I haven't seen such a charming smile in a long time since he moved to work at a famous law firm.

Top 5

of the legal profession

“Not very good,” I answered truthfully.

“This place is still the same,” Touma said, looking around. What wisdom do you have to decorate the shop often?

But something is missing. which he himself probably felt

Touma stopped his gaze at the area that used to be his usual seat, which was now a large potted plant. I knew immediately what he wanted to ask me next, so I answered first.

“Oh, besides Touma, I don't want other people to sit there again. So I moved the table away. Someone else, if not you I feel like it's blocking my eyes and ears, I don't know.”

“I thought someone would be sitting here in my place right now,” Touma teased. You didn't have to guess to know that he was referring to "Rain."

“For me, No one can replace anyone.” I turned around and replied. while giving him a meaningful look as usual

“Actually, today I came here. Because I'm going to stop by and bring documents to Rain. He asked me to do it for a long time. But I was busy and he said he wasn't in a hurry. So I took turns until now. Just called to see him. He turned off his mobile phone. Let Aya give it to him instead,” Touma said, reaching into his briefcase and pulling out a brown document envelope.

“Alright, Rain is probably working. Firefighters must turn off their cell phones when on duty.”

“Aya is getting married?”

Touma's question made me, who originally wasn't paying attention to what was in the envelope, immediately start paying attention. The document inside must have something to do with me.

“No, just a moment, he just said it a long time ago. At that time, I didn't say yes to anything, and now he's accusing me of delaying it to wait for Touma." Talking and saying, I couldn't help but get angry at Ren for not trusting me at all. A little bit

“Did you have a fight?” Touma asked, he knew right away. Because normally we don't argue very often. Because Rain is a calm person who always accepts me.

"I don't know. He probably wants to switch partners with Touma's partner again."

Touma started to look serious. He spoke in a tense voice immediately.

“At that time, because of my own hesitation, I made the wrong decision. At that time, I caused Aya pain. Whether I'm happy or sad right now with the love between me and Airi. I couldn't go back to see Aya again. Because Aya already has someone better than me next to me.”

“Why do you say this? Is Toma unhappy?”

“At that time, I expected too much and forgot to think that the gap of many years between Iris and I also had an effect. She has many things that have changed from before...It is something that I will have to learn and understand more about her.”

“No matter how we break up, But I'm not happy to see Touma unhappy. I want Toma to find someone who can make you happier than me.” I spoke to him sincerely. Even though we can't go together, it doesn't mean he must not be happy.

Shelf for espresso coffee cups With two heart-shaped sugar cubes for him, just like I've made for him every time in the past. He smiled a little as he knew what we meant.

“Aya, please open it and look inside.” Touma handed me an envelope and opened it with his hands.

“Is that good?” I hesitated, thinking it might be rude for me to mess with Rain's documents before he gave permission.

“I am Rain's friend. But I'm always on Aya's side.” He smiled warmly, making my heart melt again.

I received the document envelope and opened it to look carefully. Inside were several pieces of paper with Ren's consent signed.

“This will…” I was stunned by what I saw. I didn't think Rain would secretly prepare something like this without telling anyone.

“Bring something like this to me at a time like this. I don't know what kind of omen this is, handsome man.” I thought to myself.

“Yes, Rain asked me to make a will in case of his death. Aya will receive all the wealth. Including the house and life insurance money.”

“Who wants your money? It's really crazy..Rain." My voice trembled. I really didn't think that. And Rain always thinks of me and is worried about my future.

“He probably understands that Aya is very worried about him. But if it comes to that, you have to resign from your job. It probably wasn't him anyway.”

“Then what should I do with you?”

To be honest, Rain hasn't come home for many days. I'm starting to get depressed. Touma took something like this as another omen. I don't know why, but suddenly I let out a loud howl. (Recently, I must have been on the verge of losing my mind like a crazy person.) Toma was shocked and asked the boss what had happened. I spoke in a garbled way and told him about Rain being missing for several days and not being able to contact him.

Toma who knows about the big fire at the amusement park. Tried to convince me that as long as I was still working, It probably shouldn't be anything to worry about. If there is any progress, the agency will probably inform you. It's not as worrying as in the case of a disappearance without a trace (eh, are you going to let me worry or be more worried than before?

To be honest, to this day I still don't know if I'm going to work here or where I'm going.)

"Come on, don't cry, he'll be back soon." Touma tried to hug me to comfort me.

“Really...how do you know?” I couldn't believe what Touma said. Anyone can say this.

“XXX OOOO’ 

Touma's strange ringtone interrupted my emotional build a lot.

Who else? Well, that's Iris! I wonder if I'll call and check where my girlfriend is, huh?

"Sorry," Touma said softly.

Toma pulled away from the floor. Then he walked to answer the phone in another corner of the store. I guess he's afraid that his girlfriend will hear my voice. (I was secretly thinking crazy thoughts alone.) After hearing him briefly answer the phone, He quickly hung up the phone. Plus, the front door turns towards the floor.

“Iri called to say that Rain's rescue team had all returned. Everyone is safe. Right now we are sleeping and receiving IV fluids at the hospital.”

scream!!! Heavenly voice from a handsome angel!!

I was so happy that I couldn't adjust my mood. Standing awkwardly in the middle of the store, not knowing what to do. Toma walked over and picked up my handbag for me and picked up Rain's document envelope and put it in my handbag and pushed me behind me to rush out to see Rain at the hospital together.

“But...why did Iris call to tell Toma about this matter?”

“Oh, I told him before that I would come to see Aya at Aya's. Actually, you probably wanted to tell Aya yourself but you didn't have a number. So leave it to me to tell you.”

Shi! Will you still have to report it to your ex-girlfriend like me? It's a waste of energy that I tried to figure it out myself that he was secretly coming to see me and didn't tell my girlfriend...I'm upset.

Having said that, I secretly laughed at Touma, who seemed to be quite worried about my tear stains staining the chest of his white shirt. Even though the weather was uncomfortably hot, he buttoned up his suit to hide the mark. He must be afraid that Iris will misunderstand him, haha.

I secretly looked and laughed. I remember when we kissed for the first time. When he rushed to look for the CCTV camera But at that time, I couldn't help but laugh. I'm more annoyed at him than an uncle who really doesn't care about the media.

“What are you laughing about?” Touma began to realize that I was secretly looking at him and smiled.

“No, it's just that I feel like Toma is still the same,” I said, grabbing onto his waist with determination.

“Anyway, I'm still Aya's old person...Hurry up...I can play. I want to go see Ren quickly. Isn't that right?" The handsome young man adjusted his glasses to ease his embarrassment. before reaching behind his back Push your back to make me accelerate faster.

I don't know. Right now I'm just calm and don't feel any agitation. Probably because he knew that Rain was safe. In fact, Rain shouldn't have to waste time worrying about me and Seki to the point of exhaustion. Because I think the other guy is probably more suspicious. Ho ho.

But when I arrived at the hospital

Hell is clearly real.

Images that are not normally seen in everyday life suddenly burst into view. Everything is in chaos. There was a constant stream of beds loaded with people injured from the fire. It still looks like an image from an apocalyptic war movie. Many people with burn injuries have horrific wounds. The sound of excruciating pain as the wound was cleaned made me heartbroken. They're really lucky to have a handsome firefighter like my boyfriend who risked his life to help.

“Oh, that's my handsome doctor!” I was silently delighted. It was in my heart to see the handsome doctor that I was always his regular patient with. Even though sometimes I'm not sick at all He looked like he was working diligently and looked so stressed that I didn't dare go in and say hello. But let me tell you one thing: “I am very impressed, Doctor. You are very handsome.”

Now I'm beginning to feel a little envious of Iri. Her boyfriend is handsome, and the doctor we work with is handsome. Did you make merit in a past life with a statue of a Greek god?

After a while, Iri walked around looking for me and Touma. before being taken up to the second floor of the building

B 

In a four-bed dormitory bedroom, a firefighter in an orange uniform was sprawled out, giving off IV fluids. Iris allowed me to come in and sit quietly and watch over Rain, who was resting. As she excused herself to continue working. I don't know what form of emotion arose. I just didn't want to go in. I feel like I've lost my form, I don't know.

“What else, Aya?” Touma asked in confusion.

“No, it feels strange. Come join us, Toma.” I turned and begged him to join me as a friend.

“Come on, don't act like a child. In the beginning, wasn't it Aya who wanted to meet him?” Touma grabbed my shoulder and turned me to look him straight in the eyes. while he spoke to warn

I don't understand that I'm being stubborn. You can talk to anyone in the whole world. But I always give in to him.

"Um...Fine. Touma, go and see Iris." I know that he didn't want to go see Ren at the same time because he wanted to go report to his girlfriend. Cheek!

“I don't see any connection at all. Well, Rain wants to see Aya's pretty face. He doesn't want to see my face at all...let's say he called me before he left." The handsome young man with smooth white skin ran a hand through his hair and toyed with it before walking away.

“Yes..” I softly called after him. But he probably won't hear it.

I turned around and looked at Rain lying helplessly on the second bed from the left. It seems like everyone in this room is really dedicated to their work. It was all like a temporary sleepover even though I was still wearing my uniform. Plus, his body is still completely ragged. (But he still looks handsome, haha) Luckily, the fire was put out.

So they don't need to go back and switch shifts for a little bit longer. I sat down next to him. Rain's bed slowly and gently.

This common room is not good at all. Whatever you do, you have to be considerate of other people. I could only sit and stare at his face. Because I didn't want to wake the bed next to me with noise. Having said that, I don't get to see Rain sleep very often. He always wakes up first and falls asleep last. Or maybe it's because of schedules that don't quite match up. But what I know for sure is that he is very difficult to wake up. Try to sleep now.

Even if I were to step on the middle of my body, I probably wouldn't feel it. (Of course I'm not an elephant.)

The floor was empty, there was nothing to do. So I ran my hand through Rain's hair to pass the time. The saline in the bag is almost empty. But you may have to wait for the doctor to check again to see if you can go home immediately. In my mind I thought there was no problem. Because the hospital probably wants to reserve beds for emergency patients.

“Ahem,” came the coughing sound of the senior firefighter next to me. I turned to see him trying to push himself to grab a pitcher of water.

I hurried to help him support him and immediately poured water into a glass for him to drink.

“Thank you very much.”

"It's okay," I replied softly before turning around and preparing to sit back in my original seat.

“Don't you remember me?” Uncle Firefighter said.

I turned to look at him confused. (Is this your uncle's joke about flirting with girls?)

“I used to drink coffee at your shop with Ren.” Uncle tried to remind me of a long time ago. It took me about a minute before I shouted, “Oh.”

“Yes, I remember.” I replied with a polite smile. (Does this mean that this uncle is my boyfriend's boss? I need to flatter myself a bit.)

“I'm sorry for making you worry. But our unit has never had a chance to contact the outside world.” His uncle bowed and apologized to me. It shocked me and I almost turned around in time.

“Is it really scary?” I started to want to know.

“It's said that he was almost afraid that he wouldn't be able to come back...” His uncle's answer truly broke my heart.

“But one of our secrets is I always miss the people who are waiting for me to return. I always thought that I had to survive because there were people waiting for me.”

Whew! Uncle made a very touching speech.

"If you don't believe me, just ask Rain," Uncle repeated.

Crazy! He made a will and waited. That one.

“I want you to understand. We actually work for others. But no one wants to die. Because we have people who love us. Waiting for us to go back. No one wants to make the people who love us sad,” Uncle continued, not looking at whether I was present or not listening.

Suddenly, a small horse-faced child ran in. This child was probably about four or five years old. My left arm just got a new cast. It still looks chalky white.

“Is he asleep?” The little boy gestured towards Ren's bed.

“Yes,” I replied with my commercial smile. But in my mind I thought, "Of course, did you see him sitting there? It's really true."

“I came to thank him. He helped me.” The little boy stood beside the bed with a brave expression.

"Yes, I'll tell you when he wakes up." I responded by thanking him on Ren's behalf.

“Then please give this to me.” The boy handed me a carton of milk. I smiled before reaching out to take it and keep it for Rain. That child's expression was very embarrassed. Hurry and run away.

“Whew! It was worth it. Risking her life in exchange for a single carton of milk. When he's grown up, he doesn't drink boxed milk anymore. He drank milk..."

“How is it, Miss? Is that a pleasure for you?” The uncle next to the bed turned to me and asked, looking proud as if it were all his own business.

I pretended to smile like an angel with him. (But secretly thinking in my heart Cartoned milk, uncle. Cartoned milk, isn't it pleasurable?)

“Alright, let's go home.” With that, Uncle stood up, pulled out the IV line, and walked out with a blank expression in front of me. Really leaving me standing there confused by this old golden Uncle Ultraman. It made me believe that Rain would definitely be safe every time. If you were to act beside this uncle

“Is that a person or a superhero? You're very manly.” When I turned to compare that uncle, he was the young man lying spread out in front of me right now. Makes me truly miserable.

But when I turned to look at that box of milk again I thought of that child's face. He's the same age as me when I was a kid. When Rain helped put out the fire on the play area I remember at that time I was very scared, so afraid that I couldn't do anything. That's just a little fire. But what this child encountered was hundreds of times more serious than what I had back then.

What will that child be like? If he wasn't lucky enough to meet Ren.

The more you think about it, the worse it gets (feeling even more guilty). I'm starting to feel like I'm really being selfish.) I turned to look at my lover lonely again. The salt water was about to run out. And I'm too lazy to wait. So I woke up Ren myself.

"Wake up, wake up." I gently nudged him. But it doesn't seem to work. He acted like he didn't feel anything at all.

Now I feel annoyed at this girl instead. I lost patience and instead pinched his nose. Let's see how long we can endure this. Hee hee.

There was no promise of acceptance at all. Almost a minute had passed and he was still, not looking like he was uncomfortable at all.

Or has something happened? I'm starting to feel a little sorry. Afraid that he would turn himself into a murderer instead.

Wow!!

His hands suddenly wrapped around both of me's waists and quickly turned me around until I was a different person lying on the bed. Personally, he was hunched over on the floor.

“What can you do to be a child? We really almost died,” he said, pinching my cheek hard. Until my face went numb

The one who was still confused and shocked had just regained consciousness. before shouting loudly Then he slammed his hand on his chest.

“Are you pretending to be asleep?” I started to get angry that he had tricked me into sitting and waiting for so long.

“I woke up because Aya teased us first. You mean person who teases people who are sleeping.”

"Oh, I want to talk to Rain quickly. We haven't talked for many days." I kept making excuses. Rain slowly removed the IV line himself. Then he slowly leaned down and huddled next to him. Floor on a small hospital bed with a comfortable expression

“Did you know that back then? What keeps us from dying?” Ren asked.

“How do you know? I'm not joining you in fighting fires.” That's what I thought. But didn't say it.

I shook my head slightly.

“Aya's boxed lunch,” Rain replied and continued. “At that time we were very hungry. I'm so hungry I'm dizzy. The packed food from the officials still hasn't arrived yet. I thought I was going to die. Just then I realized that I still had Aya's boxed lunch in the car so I took it out to eat. Plus, my friends came and fought for it. It makes me feel so good.

Having someone make boxed lunch for you to eat. We would like to survive to return thanks to Aya the most.”

“Oh, crazy person…” I didn't know what to say. Besides smiling endlessly

“Rain, let's continue being a firefighter.” I finally changed my mind. I feel that this career is most suitable for him. Other people who are in trouble, if they don't have someone to help them, they will be pitiful.

“That's strange, what happened?” Ren was surprised because every time I stubbornly objected. He even put his hand on my forehead to see if I was hot.

I pointed to the carton of milk on the table and said, “That kid gave it to me.”

“Oh, really, Aya, do you want free milk cartons? We're all grown up now. I don't drink boxed milk anymore. We eat something else.”

Screaming, it's fitting that I'm a fan. Think like the previous level, nothing wrong.

After saying that, Rain pulled the curtain around the bed to cover the area between the two of us and immediately hugged me to make me forget.

“Wow! No, it stinks of sweat,” I said, pushing away my uniform shirt that was stinking of sweat and smoke. Plus it's a bit smeared with ash.

Rain's arms showed no signs of relaxing, instead they exerted even more force. The more I struggled, the more fun he seemed to tease me. I even heard laughter coming from outside the curtains. Everyone else must have woken up because of the loud noises from the two of us. It was so embarrassing.

“Please agree to marry me first. Then we will release you.” Rain gave an ultimatum.

Ah! Has anyone asked to get married in a situation like this?

The more I play by not answering He teased her tighter. I'd rather pretend to die in his embrace.

"What do you say? Answer first, Aya."

“Aya?”

Geez, those crazy eyes are all there. I already know how the class will answer. Why do you have to be honest? It's so embarrassing.

“Must be a ring.

Catier

Naya." I whispered softly in his ear.

After that, it seemed like he wasn't listening anymore. He was happy and jumped like a child around the bed. Let me sit and laugh alone on the bed.

Oh, seriously, young man, do you know how much each ring is? I don't know how many months' salary you get.

Lord Kha

I made the right decision, right? You have definitely given me this man. Don't take it back like last time.

If you are confident then....

Please protect his pure and bright smile to be with me forever....