In the end, Kotori didn't say anything, didn't blame Umi, and didn't ask how the two of them got together, she just left with a forced smile.
"Kotori is fine?" Umi didn't feel the least bit aware of having been discovered, but was worried about Kotori's situation.
Back at home, Kotori immediately fell onto the bed and buried her face in the head pillow.
"I can't cry, I really can't cry, because this is a promise with Ryuji-kun."
Ryuji clearly told her that such a situation would happen, and she dated him under the pretense of a know-it-all, but why is it so heartbreaking!
So far, only the girl named Kotori had done it alone!
Crystal tears streamed down Korori's cheeks, and the weak girl finally couldn't hold back tears.
...
Madam Minami held a letter in her hand, signed by her daughter.
"Should I tell Kotori?" Madam Minami was a little confused.
This was an invitation letter from a foreign arts college, Kotori had asked her to help apply before, and now she had an answer.
Going overseas was a better development, as an parents, she naturally wished for Kotori to go.
Although there is also a bit of selfishness mixed in. If Kotori left, she and Ryuji would be even more 'unscrupulous'.
But from the other side, she wished that Kotori could pursue her own happiness. For Kotori being with Ryuji was the happiest thing.
"Forget it, let her decide for herself." Madam Minami sighed, and left her choice to Kotori.
"Kotori, can you come out?" Madam Minami knocked on Kotori's door.
There was a small sound in the room, followed by the door opening.
"Mom, what's wrong?" Kotori smiled reluctantly.
Madam Minami noticed her daughter's quirkiness, but couldn't say that the problem was there. In the end she could only think that it was a petty conflict with her boyfriend.
She handed the letter to Kotori and said, "This is the application you asked me to submit, and now the results are out."
Kotori has an extraordinary talent for costume design, and each Muse costume is designed by her, and each costume has its own characteristics.
It was fun to know the result, but right now Kotori was completely disinterested.
"En, I understand."
Even the answer is very flat.
"This is your decision, this opportunity is not available to everyone."
Should she go abroad for further studies, or stay here with her boyfriend.
Kotori paused, "Could you let me think about it for a bit?"
If it was normal, she would refuse without even thinking about it. But right now, Kotori really faltered.
She can no longer see the way forward, and she doesn't know how to face her boyfriend and best friend. Maybe leaving is the best option.
About studying abroad, she didn't tell anyone, including Honoka.
Because if she told her, the energetic Honoka would definitely let her stay on purpose, and everyone would find out eventually.
This is what she does not want to see.
"Apologize once I get there," thought Kotori apologetically.
...
At night, Kotori asks Ryuji out on a date.
"Kotori suddenly took the initiative today." Ryuji rubbed Kotori's head and said with a smile.
"Because, I haven't been alone with Ryuji-kun for a long time," said Kotori with a smile.
Since she's leaving, let her keep the memories she didn't have before she left.
"You guys were preparing for a live recently. I'll accompany you after the live," Ryuji said with a smile.
"En!" Kotori was smiling happily.
Even though she didn't know how much time she had after Live ended, Ryuji's kindness made her very happy.
Ryuji went shopping and watched movies with Kotori, and did a lot of things that a couple would normally do.
On the street filled with neon lights, Kotori put her hands behind her, stood tall and graceful, with a happy smile on her face.
"The final stop is over there." Kotori pointed at a shop with a red love heart on the doorplate.
Ryuji's expression changed instantly, this shop is commonly known as a love hotel, a nest for young men and women to be loved!
This was nothing, the most important thing was that this was the hotel he and Hiratsuka had come to this afternoon!
"Is it really that good?"
It would be great for Kotori to take the initiative in proposing such a thing, Ryuji had wanted to do it for a long time, but he never had the chance.
But can't switch to something else?
"Yes!" Kotori nodded earnestly, "On the Internet it is said that if a man keeps accumulating, it will be bad for his health. So, as Ryuji-kun's girlfriend, this is my responsibility!"
The corners of Ryuji's mouth twitched, in fact, he was in a state of balance!