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The events of the previous chapter: (Y/N) and Koutarou reunite since their dinner and she finds out that he probably still has feelings for her despite his attempts to move on. (Y/N), with the same underlying feelings for him, is shocked by his consequent advances but cannot find a way to reject him. Eventually, the two sleep together and only then does (Y/N) get a clue and realize how awful of a person she is for sleeping with him when her intention was to fix his new relationship. As she leaves Koutarou's place, with him unaware and fast asleep, she calls Matsudaira with unrelenting guilt.
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Last night, we talked.
Koutarou seemed happy to hear my voice on the other line. After all, it has been some months since the last time we saw each other. Though he had been trying to reach out to me throughout that time frame, I couldn't bring myself to answer his calls until now.
On New Year's Eve, I finally did. At the very least, I knew there was a different reason for his call this time, and I knew I could indulge him this time, finally.
"Hello?"
"Wha— (Y/N)! H-hi! It's good to... uh, hear from you again."
"... Hi, Koutarou."
"Hi."
"... Do you need to ask me something?"
"Oh. Yeah, I was wondering if our plan still stands for tomorrow. You know, our long-standing tradition."
"... Of course."
"Oh! I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting you to say yes."
"Why wouldn't I say yes if it's something we've been doing since we were kids?"
"I just thought— Actually, I'm not sure. Anyway, I guess I won't take up your time. Just wanted to know if that was still happening."
