Chapter 10: Our First Fight and... almost break up

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Remi strolled through the park on a crisp autumn Sunday afternoon, completely unaware of what she was about to witness

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Remi strolled through the park on a crisp autumn Sunday afternoon, completely unaware of what she was about to witness. To her shock, she spotted her boyfriend, Izumi Miyamura, in the company of another girl. This girl had beautiful brown hair, fair skin, and captivating blue eyes. Remi's heart sank as she couldn't fathom the idea of Izumi cheating on her with someone else. Filled with anger, she hastily retreated the moment Miyamura caught sight of her. The girl, curious about their relationship, inquired if Remi was his girlfriend, to which Miyamura simply nodded.

"Hey, you should introduce me properly." Yuriko, the girl, insisted.

"Not now, please." Miyamura responded, clearly flustered

However, before jumping to conclusions about Miyamura's faithfulness, it's important to note that this girl was actually his cousin, Yuriko Miyamura. It was merely an unfortunate coincidence that Remi stumbled upon them together. Frustrated and hurt, Remi pounded her fist against her bedroom wall, tears streaming down her face. She couldn't believe that Miyamura would betray her so soon. Overwhelmed with a mix of sadness and anger, she couldn't help but feel deceived. Meanwhile, Miyamura lay on his bed, fully aware that Remi had misunderstood the situation.

The following day, Miyamura encountered Remi while walking to school. He attempted to initiate a conversation, but Remi simply ignored him, her face filled with anger. Miyamura had never seen her so upset before.

To make matters worse, Miyamura's cousin was by his side. Remi sarcastically asked if he was enjoying his time with his "new girlfriend," leaving Miyamura utterly confused. He desperately tried to explain, but Remi swiftly ran away. Yuriko noticed Miyamura's distress and assured him that she would handle the situation. The two of them proceeded to school, unknowingly catching Remi's gaze from the second-floor window.

In Remi's eyes, Miyamura's newfound popularity seemed like evidence of him cheating on her with another girl. Sensing Miyamura's unease, Yuriko whispered in his ear that she would talk to Remi and properly introduce herself.

Throughout the day, Miyamura made several attempts to talk to Remi, but she persistently avoided him. Finally, Remi requested a meeting on the rooftop after school, expressing her desire to have a private conversation with him.

Yuriko made it her mission to clear up the misunderstanding. She approached Remi during lunch break, determined to set things straight.

"Remi, can we talk?" Yuriko asked gently, her voice filled with sincerity.

Remi, still hurt and angry, hesitated for a moment before reluctantly nodding. They found a quiet corner of the school courtyard, away from prying eyes.

"I know you saw us together in the park, and I understand why you might think something is going on between Izumi and me," Yuriko began, her eyes filled with empathy. "But I promise you, there's nothing romantic between us. I'm his cousin, Yuriko Miyamura."

Remi's eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't considered the possibility that Yuriko could be a family member. The realization slowly started to sink in, and her anger began to subside.

"I'm sorry for jumping to conclusions," Remi admitted, her voice filled with regret. "I just... I couldn't bear the thought of him cheating on me."

Yuriko reached out and placed a comforting hand on Remi's shoulder. "I understand, Remi. But you have to trust Izumi. He loves you, and he would never do anything to hurt you."

Remi nodded, tears welling up in her eyes once again. "I know, deep down, that he wouldn't. I just let my emotions get the best of me."

Yuriko smiled warmly. "It happens to the best of us. But now that you know the truth, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive him."

Remi took a deep breath, wiping away her tears. "I will try. I love him too much to let this misunderstanding ruin our relationship."

 Miyamura came up to the rooftop and saw them together. 

"I'm so sorry for not being more open about my relationship with Yuriko. I should have made it clear from the beginning that she's my cousin."

Remi nodded, her eyes filled with understanding. "I should have given you the benefit of the doubt. I know now that I need to trust you and not let my insecurities cloud my judgment."

Miyamura reached out and gently took Remi's hand in his. "I love you, Remi. And I promise to always be open and honest with you. I never want to give you a reason to doubt my feelings for you."

Remi smiled, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. "I love you too, Izumi. And I believe in us. Let's move past this misunderstanding and focus on building a stronger, more trusting relationship."

Miyamura nodded, a sense of relief and gratitude washing over him. "I'm so grateful for your forgiveness, Remi. I promise to do everything I can to make it up to you."

And with that, the couple embraced, their hearts filled with love and a renewed sense of trust. They knew that misunderstandings happen, but what truly mattered was how they chose to handle them and grow stronger together.

From that day forward, Remi and Miyamura made a conscious effort to communicate openly and honestly, ensuring that no misunderstandings would come between them again. They learned the importance of trust, forgiveness, and the power of love to overcome any obstacle that came their way. And as they navigated through the ups and downs of their relationship, they knew that they were stronger together, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

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