The project continued, much to Kaede's dismay. At the same time, Jiro and Yuki's relationship progressed.
He shouldn't have been forced to attend Jiro's birthday. But of course, for the sake of appearance, he was dragged into it.
He regrets every minute of seeing Yuki and Jiro danced the night away. Just when he thought things wouldn't get much worse, Jiro requested for the audience.
Climbing the makeshift stage in the middle of the pack's grounds, he stood before all, clutching in his hand the hand of the woman they both love.
Kaede gritted his teeth as his eyes focused on the innocent-looking girl. She belonged to him.
Jiro cleared his throat and took the mike from the host, "A pleasant evening. Taking over the microphone is something very new for me. But I had to take the initiative tonight. First, to thank every one of you for coming to tonight's birthday celebration. Second, to say a very special announcement."
