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Miyamura sat on the rooftop during lunchbreak and asked Remi, his girlfriend and fellow second year high school student, to give him some space. As he looked up into the sky, he closed his eyes and was suddenly transported back to his Junior High School days. Back then, Miyamura was always bullied for being a loner and some of his classmates saw him as weird and emo.
As a result, he pierced his ears with a safety pin and it hurt every time he put it in. Miyamura also had dark thoughts that a normal Junior High School student would never have. Even though it was never said aloud, he also had thoughts about taking his own life because of one person specifically, Makio Tanihara.
Tanihara always made fun of Miyamura and would always say incredibly offensive things such as: "Izumi, if you were to die, nobody would miss you" or "You should just kill yourself". These comments were the reason why Miyamura was in such a dark place mentally. As a result of this, he constantly thought about taking his own life because he believed that other people would be better off without his existence.
After the bell rang, Miyamura returned to the classroom and heard his friends and Remi talking about how they should all go bowling after school. They asked him if he wanted to come too and Miyamura nodded. As the last class came to an end, Remi noticed that Miyamura had spaced out multiple times during class. This bothered her.
Remi, Miyamura, Sengoku, Yanagi, Sakura, Hori, Ishikawa and Yoshikawa arrived at the bowling alley. Miyamura continued to be closed off and Remi began to seriously worry about him. Something was not right and she knew that Miyamura needed someone to talk to. They were still high school students but something was wrong with Miyamura. Remi could see that her boyfriend was not being completely honest with her but did not think of it at the time.
During the bowling game, Miyamura's mind continued to wander, his thoughts consumed by the memories of his painful past. He couldn't help but feel a sense of isolation, even in the midst of his friends and girlfriend. Remi, noticing his distant demeanour, decided to take matters into her own hands.
As the game progressed, Remi discreetly pulled Miyamura aside, away from the noise and laughter of their friends. She gently took his hand and looked into his eyes, her concern evident. "Hey, is everything okay?" she asked softly, her voice filled with genuine care.
Miyamura hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to express the turmoil within him. But as he looked into Remi's eyes, he saw a glimmer of understanding and support. With a deep breath, he finally opened up about his painful past, the bullying he endured, and the dark thoughts that haunted him.
Remi listened attentively, her heart breaking for the pain Miyamura had carried alone for so long. She held his hand tightly, offering him comfort and reassurance. "I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that," she whispered, her voice filled with empathy. "But please know that you're not alone anymore. I'm here for you, and so are our friends. We care about you deeply, and we would be devastated if anything happened to you."
Miyamura felt a weight lift off his shoulders as he shared his deepest fears and insecurities with Remi. He realized that he didn't have to face his demons alone anymore. With her unwavering support, he began to see a glimmer of hope, a chance for healing and growth.
From that day forward, Remi became Miyamura's pillar of strength. She encouraged him to seek professional help, to talk to a counsellor who could guide him through his struggles. Together, they embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing, slowly unravelling the layers of pain that had plagued Miyamura for so long.
As time went on, Miyamura's friends also became aware of his past and rallied around him, offering their support and understanding. They created a safe space where he could be vulnerable and open up without fear of judgment. Through their collective love and acceptance, Miyamura began to see his worth and value as a person.
With each passing day, Miyamura's dark thoughts began to fade, replaced by a newfound sense of hope and purpose. He realized that he was not defined by his past, but rather by the bonds he had now.
Through the love and support of Remi and his friends, Miyamura began to heal from his past traumas. He learned to confront his demons head-on, to acknowledge his pain and work through it with the help of those who cared for him. Slowly but surely, he started to let go of the isolation and darkness that had consumed him for so long.
The bowling game that had started with Miyamura lost in his painful memories ended with him feeling a sense of hope and connection. With Remi by his side and his friends supporting him, he knew that he was not alone in his struggles. And as he rolled his final strike of the game, he felt a sense of peace and gratitude for the love and understanding that surrounded him.
