'Can you see how much we all care for you? If she knew I was the one who proposed following her to Tokyo, I wonder how she would react.'
Contrary to what all the rumors say, it wasn't Kou who decided that they would follow her to Tokyo. In fact, Kou was the one who was against it; his friend insisted that she needed space and time.
"I can, and it reached me, your feelings."
For a moment, Jun froze, and Sumire laughed. "Why are you acting so surprised? Do you not remember how you confessed to me."
"I have to admit that I tried to erase the memory for a while."
"Because you felt guilty?" Sumire guessed.
"Correct, it wasn't right for me to tell you my feelings then."
Sumire shakes her head. "It's not like I don't understand. It's hard to suppress your emotions in front of the person you like. I understand very well how painful it can be."