Ai Cheng Hua Lian, what kind of existence was she to Kagura Hikaru.
A friend?
No, that was nothing but a lie.
Her importance to him could not simply be described by that word alone.
Because besides family, she was the only one who never took anything from him and simply saw him as 'Kagura Hikaru'.
Not as 'Kiryu Hina's ex-boyfriend,' 'a master of deceiving feelings,' or 'a very capable student with good relations with the Disciplinary Committee.'
She always faced Kagura Hikaru directly, with no ulterior motives, without arbitrary expectations or disappointments, without seeking or demanding or craving, a very healthy social relationship.
She was the first friend, a pure friend, that Kagura had made since he started high school.
Even someone who could be called a best friend.
Maybe their relationship hadn't progressed to the point where they could be called 'best friends,' but it was only a matter of time.
That's what Kagura thought.
