summer semester It's getting close everywhere, but I, Irisa, this high school student, has no plans to go anywhere and I'm the kind of person who doesn't have anyone to hang out with. Maybe it's because I don't like to hang out with anyone. Everyone didn't want to approach me. But I'm not the only one who doesn't like talking to anyone because of Mr. Yuto.

My roommate, who I've never talked to since living in the same room until now, until he graduated from Mathayom 6, is also a very private person. But one day, when I happened to talk to him, a little incident occurred that caused Yuuto to reach out and help me. After that incident, I used to secretly look at him all the time.

I don't know what happened to my heart. Mikizawa Yuto, what have you done to my heart?

Time in the heart

Stop time in my heart to love you.

in the park

I'm sitting under a tree in a public park near my house. Summer is getting closer and closer. I pushed myself to my feet. In my hand is a thick book that I read regularly. This book is like one of my friends.

"I'm back." When I got home I met my mother who was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen.

“Oh, you're back now?” Mom saw me walking in and smiled at me.

"It smells so good. Today I have Nabe too." I looked up at the hot pot that my mother was preparing.

"Yes, Risa, please help mom set the table."

“Yes,” I accepted and walked over to pick up equipment to set the table.

“Oh, it's true, Dad said that there will be a meteor shower tomorrow.” Mom's words made me listen with interest. "Mom, if we stand on a high place like a mountain, We will definitely see a shooting star clearly,” Mom said and smiled at me.

“That's right,” I smiled back at Mom and turned back around to set the table. That's if we stand at the top of the mountain. You must have seen a lot of shooting stars. And that place would definitely be very suitable.

the morning of the next day

"I'm already gone, parents."

“Good luck, child.” Mother's voice congratulated me, following behind me. I walked slowly to school like every day.

My name is Midorikawa Irisa, and I'm a high school student who lives in a countryside. Actually, I moved from Tokyo. Because my father had to come here to do astronomy research. So my mother and I had to move along. If you ask me if I regret leaving my friends in Tokyo? I'll answer no because I don't have any friends there and no one wants to talk to me.

It's probably because my normal appearance might not be very welcoming, plus I have a private world and am not good at talking. That makes me not worth relating to. And I'm too lazy to explain that it's not like that. So let it go. But I'm used to not having friends. After moving here, I still don't have any friends.

When I arrived in the classroom, I walked to my usual seat next to the window. It's a view I really like. My every step seemed invisible to all my friends. There was no greeting at all.

I sat down in the chair and looked out the window. Saw a mountain not too far from the school. That's where I usually go when I have to think quietly and alone. It's calm and very private.

Phew!

The sound of someone falling onto the table in front of me. When I turned to look, I saw

Mikizawa Yuto, a male classmate I don't like to socialize with anyone. He's another person who doesn't have many friends like me. Having said that, his personality is similar to mine as well. But even then, he and I don't plan to talk anymore.

The first class started out dull. The voice of the teacher speaking in front of the class It's like a sleeping pill for me. I sat with my chin on my hand, looking at the board in boredom. I just looked but didn't know anything. Mr. Yuto, sitting in front of me, fell asleep without any concern. Even he can sleep. Then I'd better get some sleep.

With that thought in mind, I placed it on the table and intended to take a nap. But I was startled and looked up when I felt something hit my head hard. When viewed as chalkboard writing So I turned towards the teacher who was looking angry. Before the teacher turned and threw the chalk very accurately, it hit Mr. Yuuto's head who was asleep and didn't understand until he woke up with a drowsy face.

“Mr. Mikizawa and Mr. Midorikawa The two of you, now stand with water buckets in front of the classroom and be punished for falling asleep in class,” the teacher's voice announced harshly. Every friend in the room turned to look at me and Yuto funny.

But for me it's not funny at all. That was all I thought before I helplessly walked out the front of the room carrying a bucket of water. When the water is completely filled I walked and stopped in front of the classroom. Then stood like that for a while. Before Yuto walked up and stood about a meter and a half away from me. I turned around and ignored him again.

The weight of the water he was carrying made his arms ache and feel irritated. After class, I walked over, massaged my arms, and then headed to the mountains I usually visit. This mountain is not very high and there are small paths for easy walking. But when I walked up, I found that I wasn't the only one here, but I met Yuto who was already standing looking at the view below. He turned to me with a steady gaze.

“Sigh! I thought this place would be very private.” He sighed and turned back to look at the view downstairs.

“I thought so before. After meeting you here.” I replied to him calmly.

“What, do you know this place?” he asked, turning to me.

“I met this place in the middle of last month,” I answered him before asking, “What about you?”

“I also met in the middle of last month,” he answered without looking at me.

“Do you come every day?” he asked.

"No, when I'm bored and have something to think about, I come." I replied. Before everything became quiet again, sigh! Do two people who don't speak well meet each other and it always ends in silence?

Some time passed before I decided to walk back downstairs, thinking that if Yuuto stayed here then it wouldn't be private for me anyway. There's no point in staying here.

“Ah!” I froze as a snake slowly slid past me. I was so afraid of it that I trembled. When the snake saw past, I fell to my knees and hit a rock until I got a wound. I gasped in panic, tears filling my eyes with fear.

"What's wrong with you?" Yuuto, who had walked up since I don't know when, helped me up, but the wound on my knee made me frown in pain.

“I will meet the snake,” I said in a voice that was still shaking.

"A snake? And did it bite you?"

“No, I'm fine,” I said, trying to stand up but holding onto the wound. I looked down at my knee, which was bleeding.

Phew!

I looked confusedly at Yuto who bent his knees and turned his back to me.

“What are you doing?” I asked.

“Ride on my back,” he replied in a calm voice.

“You don't have to..” I was about to argue, but he spoke up first.

"Hurry up, I'm tired," he said, sounding a bit annoyed. I sighed and rolled my eyes before riding him.

He carried me down the mountain and walked along the path. It's starting to get dark now. His back was wide and warm. Why did I feel so safe on his back? It was so strange. I could sense that this man was gentler than his seemingly indifferent exterior.

“That's enough for you to send me,” I told Yuto as he led me to the entrance of the house.

"Um," he said before setting me down. "Then I'll go." He said and walked back the way he came. I looked down his back until he was out of sight. before entering the house What the hell is this happy feeling? What happened to my heart?

The morning of the next day I walked up to class in a good mood. But what I encountered left me mixed up and shocked. Cartoon image drawn in the style of me and Yuto. I was riding on the back of a very smiling Yuto. And the message written next to the picture is 'The girl with the face of good deeds doesn't accept the crazy person from her own world who is secretly dating'.

I stood there still. Until Yuuto, who had come in from behind, saw the picture and ran over and pushed the friend who drew the picture away and then used the eraser to erase the picture and message. I regained consciousness and ran to help him.

While Yuuto was deleting the photo, I peeked at the side of his face. He looked very annoyed, which made me feel guilty deep inside for misunderstanding everyone.

During class, I sat and looked at Yuuto's back in front of me. Made me think back to yesterday.

“Yuto, why don't you go down and rest?” When it was time for lunch, Kazuki, a roommate I had never talked to, came to talk to Yuto.

"No, I don't like it. It's loud," he replied. I am now watching the two of them talk pleasantly. This person that Yuto would be able to talk to comfortably wouldn't be easy to find, or he would really like Kazuki.

Why does my heart feel squeezed like this? It was so painful, it was like there was a lump in my throat that made me unable to breathe. Why do I have to be like this?

“I'm back.” I returned home with a strange heartache.

“What's the matter, Risa? I don't look very good.” When my mother saw me Mother walked over and touched my forehead as if to see if I was sick.

"Risa, it's okay, Mom."

“Of course, child.” Mother still had a concerned look on my face. causing the tears that I had been holding back for so long to slowly flow down my cheeks. When mother saw my tears He immediately pulled me into a hug and rubbed my back to comfort me. Mother's touch made me cry even harder.

“Huh, what should I do, Mom? Why did he have to come into my heart?” I cried and hugged my mother tightly.

“You don't have to do anything, child. Just following the sound of your heart is enough.” I pulled out of my mother's embrace and looked at her face.

“What do you mean?”

“That's what I said, son. Your heart tells you that no matter what, you will follow it. What will the result be like? But we should take the risk, shouldn't we?” I looked at my mother's face. “There's a meteor shower tonight. Mom, please allow me to go outside at night. Go find a high place and look at the falling stars for peace of mind, child.

It is now past 10 PM and I am walking up the same mountain. The place where he and I first talked. I stood looking at the dark sky. open sky And a meteor shower appeared as I looked at it. It's really very beautiful.

“Don't you mind making a wish?” Someone's voice from behind made me look.

Yuto, he's here.

"I don't know. What are you asking for?"

“Then let it be you. As for me, I'll ask,” he said, then closed his eyes and made a wish to the shooting star. I secretly looked at his face, his eyes closed. I want to tell you that I really like you. When Yuuto opened his eyes, I immediately averted my eyes and returned to looking at the sky as before.

“The shooting stars are gone and the prayers are finished. Then I'm leaving." He turned and said with a calm face before turning and walking away. “Be careful, you might encounter a snake,” he turned and said to me before walking down the mountain. I looked behind him with a pang in my heart. and looked back at the sky, which was now completely dark as before

I stared at the sky for a while before I saw another shooting star that quickly shot through the sky. I smiled and closed my eyes and prayed. May I love you like this forever, Yuuto. On a cold night, if you were beside me, it would definitely warm my heart. I believe so

Tomorrow is the summer break day. And it will be the last day that I will see you again. On the blackboard in front of the room was a notice announcing the date of the fireworks festival. I read the flyer and walked back to my seat. And as usual, I could only look at Yuto's back.

The summer break is over and today is very hot. At noon, I went out to buy ice cream to eat to relieve the heat. When coming out of the store I met Yuuto and Kazuki. They must have come together.

"Uh, hello Irisa," Kazuki greeted me. To which I was a little shocked as someone who has never talked before, but I greeted her in response.

"Um, hello," Kazuki said. He smiled before walking into the store. There were only me and Yuuto left. I looked down at the ice cream, not daring to meet Yuto's eyes directly. because he was afraid that tears would flow for him to see

All of a sudden!

A fireworks festival flyer was held in front of me by Yuuto. I reached out my hand to take it and then looked up at him.

“Go,” he said with a straight face.

“Um,” I gave him a small smile and looked at his face. I'm very happy. Kazuki then came out of the store, causing me to quickly hand the flyer back to Yuuto and quickly walk away. I walked slowly along the path and turned to look behind me. Yuto returns and Kazuki is teasing each other. His face looked so happy.

On the day of the fireworks festival, I wore a yukata to walk around the festival. Everyone seemed very happy with their work. Actually, I don't come out to festivals very often. But just because Yuuto invited me, I came out easily. Do I really love him this much? Damn it, why am I crying again? I can't seem to control my tears just thinking about his face.

I raised my hand to wipe the tears from my face and kept walking. It's time for the fireworks display. I walked to the fireworks launch area and people were all lining up to watch the fireworks.

“Here.” I turned towards the voice. Then I met Yuto. I'm a little shocked.

“So you came?” I asked him.

“Um, did you come alone?”

“Um, yes, what about you?”

“Come with Kazuki. Now go buy water,” he replied.

“Oh, really?” That's all I said. before looking up at the sky You have to do that because the tears will flow again. Moreover, now there is a lump in my throat that makes me unable to speak.

Whoosh!!!! Pew!!!!

Fireworks began to shoot up into the sky, one after another. Until the sky flashed brightly as the fireworks exploded. I took my eyes off the sky and turned to look at Yuuto's side face. His face was now in a trance. Looks very charming What should I do? I love him even more until I can't withdraw.

I wonder if the wish from the shooting star will come true. I really want to stop time here. I want to stand here with them forever. I don't want time to go on. I want to freeze time here. There are only the two of them here. When the fireworks are gone, the festival is considered to be over.

"Yuto, I can't find you," said Kazuki, who ran over. "Oh Irisa, you're here too?" Kazuki said to me.

“Um, yes, but I'll be back. Let's go." I excused myself before leaving. But Yuuto called. I slowly turned to face him.

“The day after tomorrow, I will move to Tokyo,” he said with a straight face. "Anyway, I'll say goodbye to you." Then he turned and walked away. Leaving me standing with the pain that he himself added to me without end.

After returning from the festival I kept waiting until today, on the day he was going to leave, what should I do? He's going to where I came from, Tokyo. What should I do?

Knock, knock, knock.

“Risa, this is mom. Mom, can I come in?” I quickly wiped away my tears and walked to open the door to let Mom in. When Mom came into my room Mother hugged me tightly. That made the tears I had just wiped fall down again. I hugged my mother back.

“He's going to go, Mom,” I sobbed into my mother's embrace. “He said he was leaving today.” My physical education mother pulled me out of the hug and grabbed my shoulder.

“That's what he said. He probably wanted to tell me deep down that he would send me off. Or not?” My mother's words made me look at her face suspiciously.

“You don't plan on sending him away? At least I'll remember his face in my heart. What will happen if you cry like this?”

I smiled at my mother before quickly grabbing my coat and running out of the house. Please still be in time.

I ran to the train station. Then I saw Yuto get on the train and the train he was on slowly left the platform. Kazuki stood and waved at him. Definitely not in time. Nae changed the direction of running towards the road where the train tracks passed. Then I saw that train passing by and I ran to it. The last bogey passed.

I looked along the train and saw Yuto looking at me.

“Good luck Yuuto!!!” I yelled as loud as I could whether he heard or not. Even though you're gone, my heart will always have only you. I will stop time with my heart and wait for the day when I see you again. I'll tell you. That I love you, Mikizawa Yuto

**The festival at the end of August is full of people.

They all wore yukata. Wear wooden shoes that make a clicking sound.

When the two of us looked up at the fireworks that suddenly exploded,

Her face in a trance gradually caught my eye.

I want to make myself hate you.

Days like this bring back memories.

That feeling of joy Probably won't have the chance to meet again.

I miss you, I miss you, until now I still miss you. That summer I met you

We sat and rested on the side of the road.

Huge fireworks bloomed in the night sky.

Soon the winter will be over. Along with the smell of pain

My upside down heart skipped a beat.

Trying to forget all about you Forget all these sorrows

How can I do that? When every time I close my eyes It's like she's still there.

sweet breath

A body that heats up I love you already

Before I knew it, she wasn't here.

Even now I'm still trying to find you.

He looked up and looked at the fireworks alone.

It was like a needle had been stabbed into the heart.

Soon the seasons will change

The fireworks I saw with you

Until now, I still think about that summer.

The music I always listen to is softly playing in the background. This song always makes me think of him. It's been 2 years now. About a month after that day, my family moved back to Tokyo again. I have friends like everyone else. It's because of him that I smile. Nowadays, I hope to meet him sometimes. But when I'm disappointed, I keep telling myself not to cry. Someday I'll definitely have to face Yuuto again.

'On the 24th, there will be a meteor shower at 10:00 p.m.' The sound of the news on the TV made me run out of the kitchen to listen clearly. Is it the 24th at 10:00 p.m.? It was the same time that he and I watched the meteor shower together. at that mountain Thinking about yesterday's stories makes me smile with tears. With only two days left, I have decided that I will go there again.

I said goodbye to my parents and traveled to the countryside. The place where I got to know the word love It is now 3:55 p.m. I walked up the same mountain, the cold weather causing me to tighten my coat. I didn't expect to see Yuuto again. Just being here again makes me happy.

Meteors began to streak across the dark sky. I look at it with admiration and nostalgia. What did he say then? Oh, yes, he said

“Aren't you going to make a wish?” a familiar voice said. The sound I've always missed I turned towards the voice and saw him. I was stunned. Yuto slowly walked and stopped beside me.

I looked at him, not daring to even blink for fear that if I blinked he would find me.

"If you don't pray Then I made a wish." Yuuto said and closed his eyes. I just laughed through tears. Crazy, I'm so happy. Yuuto then opened his eyes and turned to face me.

“So, is there dust in your eyes?” he asked, then wiped away my tears with his finger. “I know.

What did I ask of Meteor?” he asked, his face still. Still the same, really hasn't changed at all. But before I could ask, he said, “I pray that I have the courage to say I love you.” At the end of his words, tears flowed again. “I love you. Risa.”

"Hee hee hee" I couldn't speak. I could only cry and hug him tightly. “I love you very much too. Throughout these 2 years, I have always missed you. Listening to meaningful songs about you over and over again. I've been looking for you all this time."

“Haha? It looks like the wish I made to the meteor 2 years ago will come true.” The words he said made me shake my head and look at him confused.

“What are you asking for?”

“I ask that it be me who can take care of you for the rest of my life.” When he finished speaking, I smiled and continued.

“I asked for it too. After you walked away from him.”

“By that time, the meteors were gone, weren't they?”

“Well, when you went down. I turned to look at the sky again and saw another shooting star passing by so I made a wish.”

“So, what do you want?” Yuuto smiled and pressed his forehead against mine.

“I ask that I love you forever.” At the end of my words Our lips touched gently under a sky filled with the glittering light of a meteor shower.