Even Death Doesn't Apart Us (English Version)

Chapter 28

//ᐠ ╥ ˕ ╥マ💔\\

About half a year of knowing Kenta, Aika still couldn't understand Kenta's less expressive face. Although in the last few months he was more expressive, such as smiling at her often, his eyebrows knit together when confused or thinking a lot. His demeanor was also much warmer than when they first met, often making Aika's heart flutter.

However, coming back from Izu, Kenta's attitude changed. He became cold again. As if intentionally keeping his distance from Aika. While working they could still communicate as usual. Different from their other activities.

Evening drinks or watching movies are rare, if there are no IM members or other friends. They usually exchange news even if only through short messages. Or those who often send memes from social media. Now their messages are only about work.

Kenta always locked himself in his room. Usually Kenta lets Aika in his room to work, but the last time she came into Kenta's room was when the man was sick.

Aika tried to ask about Kenta's dream. The man replied 'there is nothing new'. The dream was always the same, nothing different. It didn't make sense. Because before Izu, Kenta often suddenly told the smallest thing he remembered from his dream, even the ones he got when he was still in school.

Actually, Aika doesn't need Kenta to tell her anymore. Because Aika has gotten a lot of information from Kenta's dream. However, Aika still wants them to talk.

Aika's efforts were fruitless. It even made her dejected. Because when she tried to talk to Kenta, his face looked tense and guilty. Aika was increasingly confused whether it was her fault or Kenta's. Aika tried not to think about it, but her mind was still looking for the mistakes she had made.

Did he not like the people's attitude back then? Because I asked him out early in the morning? Ah, there's no way Kenta would be like that. Or....Kenta knows that I like him?

The last possibility is the most reasonable. Since she still admires Kenta as Ozken, she knows Kenta doesn't like dating rumors about him. In addition, Aika has repeatedly shown how much she likes him in her actions and words.

...until the last three years... I was always alone. That's what she said when they went to the beach. And now you're by my side, Kenta. Aika was glad that she didn't say that at that time.

Aika was once again hesitant to follow her heart. The hatred for falling in love returned. The good news that the body of the accident victim was not her aunt was tarnished with confusion.

Until now, few people know about her feelings for Kenta. Aika has not told her high school gang. However, they are the only ones Aika can tell. Because the atmosphere at home is uncomfortable, Aika asks permission to stay a few nights at Marie's house.

Kenta initially asked Aika to have a second thought about the plan to stay at Marie's house. There was a little hope that Kenta wouldn't hate her seeing him asking her to reconsider. However, Aika felt that she needed to get out of the house. Also, the past few days Sagawa had not sent any terror. Either by email or package. So Aika thought this was a good time.

You don't have to bother to keep looking after me. Kenta's change in character made her become sour. Aika regretted not being able to control her emotions. Especially with Kenta's face that became sad hearing her answer. The cracks in her heart grew wider and felt sore.

Aika hopes that Marie can provide a rational answer to her concerns. Apart from that, Aika couldn't tell Hana much. Her best friend knew too much about her relationship with Kenta. Because Hana and Aika were able to get to know and live with Kenta. Moreover, Hana is also close to Tetsumori, Kenta's oldest best friend.