I never really bothered with grades.
Top 15 in the exams? Sure, I suppose. But not to me, though. Life's not about rankings or grades. It's about livin' every second of youth—spending time with friends, discussing anime and games, and not regretting anything. That's what counts.
But there's one thing I never forgot.
A promise.
She was my best friend. We did everything together, shared dreams, and vowed that no matter what, we'd see each other again. And then one day, she went away. I don't recall the words exactly or when she told me she'd return, but I've clung to that vow.
Years have passed, and nothing has changed. I've got my friends—Haru and Tatsuki Tatsunagi, who always have my back, and Yuki Hanagi, who's been with us since eighth grade. But even with them around, a part of me still waits for her.
Something tells me… that wait is almost over.
Because sometimes, promises don't fade. They echo through time, waiting for the moment they're fulfilled.
And that moment is coming.