Honey Magazine/My Sweet Proposal: Todo Masaya

Chapter 11

Hiro "I think that's me..."

Kana "Until now, we've never talked about it even once before."

Hiro "I'd completely forgotten about it. But I remember, when I was small, having made such a promise."

Thinking about it calmly, it is completely more realistic that the boy I made the promise with is Hiro.

Back then, there's no way I could have met Masaya...I do have memories of playing with Hiro at the church, and being told that now, it may very well true.

But something about it doesn't feel right, why is that?

(Hmm, I guess because...it's actually not right...? There's still chance that it wasn't Hiro...)

Hiro "When you fulfill your dream, Kana, will you allow me to be there by your side?"

Kana "Hiro..."

Hiro "I love you, Kana."

Kana "I can't take advantage of you, though. And I don't think I can lean on you like you want me to, Hiro."

Hiro "You can be more selfish. Knowing that you're unstable right now, Kana, I've purposely chosen this time to tell you how I feel."

Kana "I'm already selfish...I stood by your side, Hiro, pretending like I didn't know how you felt. That's why I will stop relying on you anymore."

Hiro "Even if I'm the boy from your memories?"

In response to Hiro's inquiry, I take a step back to distance myself.

I look at him directly and nod firmly.

Kana "If you're that boy, Hiro, it means all the more to me, that I face you honestly. I really like you, Hiro. So, for as long as possible...I want you to keep being my older brother."

Hiro "What you say is cruel."

Kana "I'm sorry...If my first love was the person to give me a dream, then Masaya is the one who supported that dream."

"Do everything you can to make sure your dream comes true." Those words that Masaya told me when we parted ways, is the motor that now supports me in achieving my dreams.

Hiro "I understand how you feel. But, in the end, I'm willing to risk everything. Until you're truly happy, I cannot back down. So, I'll pretend like I didn't hear your answer."

Kana "Wait!"

Hiro "I just told you I won't wait."

Hiro spins around and turns his back to me. Then, leaving me in a daze, he begins to walk off.

Kana "Hiro..."

Hiro "Think about it...Not a future without Todo in it, but a future where there is even a little chance that you can be happy. I'll be waiting down that road."

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Yuiko "So? What do you want me to tell you, Kana?"

Kana "I don't know..."

A few days later...There was no doubt in my heart.

But I could not find a clear-cut answer.

Yuiko "So now comes your popular period then. Hehe, good for you."

Kana "It's not a laughing matter. I can't even properly manage one relationship. How can I move on to the next one?"

Yuiko "If only your work success could apply to your success in romance. That being said...Hiro...usually he's so cheerful. But when it comes to love he's quite the aggressive type, isn't it?"