June 2035, Terashima Family Vacation Home.
While the two kids headed back to the hospital, he followed Sumire back to her residence. Mamoru immediately noted the interior of the place and guessed it was a vacation house. So Yuhi brings her to places like this? His gaze softened, at least they are getting along with each other. He followed her inside, down the hallway and yet she had yet to say anything. His sweat fell from his face, well... Is she still sulking?
Eventually, she paused and stopped in front of one door, Mamoru nodded in understanding and stood in front. He shut his eyes, concentrated the power in his palm and opened the door. It was a chamber of light; he understood exactly why she brought him here. He watched as she carefully brought out some supplies, without saying a word to him...
Mamoru broke the silence and spoke up, "Is Yuhi treating you well? And you even have Ren back. That's good."
Although he wanted to have a proper talk with the two children. More than that, he wanted to speak with Sumire.
"You...idiot.," Sumire repeated.
The woman hadn't stopped crying since earlier, and he chuckled. Is she crying because it's been so long? He can't tell.
"Don't cry, a smile has always suited you better."
"Idiot…"
"But, I've always thought your crying face is just as cute." he trailed off before he extended his hands out, "Come here. Your husband won't kill me for giving you a hug."
She immediately ran to his arms, his shirt soaked with the woman's tears and he smiled softly. She's still a crybaby, huh? Nothing has changed.
He softly murmured against her hair, "You're doing fine Ki, and I'll help Kiryu-kun and Lila-chan. I won't let them suffer the same fate."
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Hospital, C Town, Room X
He silently leads the girl to his room and noted how the whole time her face was flushed red. He chuckled softly in understanding. So when he closed the door behind him, he brought his lips to her ear, softly biting, before placing them on the girl's neck.
"My Kiryu? Um…"
"I'm in hailing your scent... Mmm, you smell so good."
But, something's different about her. Did she fall for Karashima? Quite some time has passed since he last saw her, it's possible. Still, for the meantime, they appear to be in a relationship. He pulled away slightly, "How long are you staying?"
"Ah, the training camp is for a week."
Kiryu nodded, "Makes sense."
"So, um, my Kiryu. I was wondering why...um."
Seeing the girl turn all shy, he blinked.
"Why, haven't you kissed me yet?"
True, why hasn't he? Was he waiting for her to confirm that she isn't dating anyone?
Screw it all for now.
Kiryu smiled, "So, you want to be kissed?"
"I—I was just asking…"
"I'll kiss you, my pretty Lila. Thank you for the song."
She still sang for him even though he didn't write that song as a love song. His Lila, he understands her feelings all too well.
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When Kiryu left the room, she sighed in relief.
She could finally collect her thoughts.
She's embarrassed.
She has not been kissed by Kiryu in such a long time… As she thought, being kissed by Kiryu is different. But is this enough of a reason to remain with? Aren't her feelings for Haruka strongest right now? Lila exhaled deeply, she really has to choose quickly. Perhaps she should discuss this with Kiryu first.
Just as she thought that she heard a familiar ring tone and pulled out her phone. Oh.
From: Karashima Haruka
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Where did you go?
The breaks almost over.
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Lila's gaze landed on the clock. Oh. This is bad although Mamoru-san fetched her. It was during her break after the morning lesson. Her thoughts broke off when Kiryu reentered the room.
"Sorry, I had to take that call."
"No, it's fine." But this was the first time Kiryu stepped out to take a call.
"Kiryu? Um, I have to.."
Kiryu nodded in understanding, "I'll walk you there."
"Okay!"
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Since she didn't reply, Haruka searched for her himself. Where did she run off to? Last night was he too unreasonable? She cried again too. He exhaled deeply. What is he doing, when it comes to her, his thoughts are a complete mess these days? As he walked around the grounds, he eventually spotted blue hair. Did she go off to buy something? He gave her permission to leave the camp.
As he thought this, he spotted silver with blue hair. Haruka's eyes go wide. That's.. Austin Kiryu isn't it? There aren't many people with that silver hair. He frowned, so that's where she got to. He thought she would wait for him before coming to meet with him.
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"Say... um.." Lila was incredibly embarrassed. Kiryu was still close to her, his forehead brushed against hers, his hands intertwined with her own.
"I'll come to get you when you're done. Is that fine?" Kiryu asked.
"Y—yes um, where…"
"Hm? Just a little date."
A date? They can go on a date. Immediately any talk about Haruka faded from her mind, "Okay!!! Let's go."
Kiryu smiled and replied, "Wait for it. Make sure you rest, you're still wounded."
Lila nodded, "I understand Kiryu." Where will he take her? This place has so much pretty scenery. As the endless amount of possibilities appeared in her head, she didn't notice that Kiryu had backed her against the tree.
"Kiryu?"
"One more," he muttered.
She didn't have to ask what he meant and shyly nodded. Being kissed, being held by the one she loves is different. Then what sorts of feelings does she have when she's kissed by Haruka? It's different from what she felt right now. Does that mean, it isn't love?