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On break, we had a lot of fun.

We went for one of ice cream places as well as bowling downtown as I had suggested. Besides that we mostly just hung out around town. It was just an overall great experience with Suwa's friends, so much laughs we shared that continues bringing us closer. Azusa convinced us to buy matching shorts, red with a faded red clouds all over.

『May 17th』

Ever since they started going out everyone stopped talking to Kakeru, I presume you would do the same cause Ueda didn't really like anyone back then. Still talk to him, don't avoid him.

I wasn't kidding when I said the others don't know anything. When I told you about my timeline, no one knows. There isn't any one left to know, besides me.

"Hey! [Name]!"

I stopped, Kakeru catching up to me and walking with me. "I woke up late today, you forgot?" He laughed, he was trying to make sure I understood he was asking. Not implying it's my job and I failed.

"Kakeru, your girlfriend doesn't really like me.." We stopped in front of the field where the guys were already running their daily laps. "So she'd be upset if I did stuff like that, which is why I don't have lunch for you today. I'm sorry for not telling you before.."

"No I'm sorry, for being to pushy.."

I grew confused and shook my head. "You weren't, I offered but you have a girlfriend now so it's different.."

I walked off towards the bleachers as he sighed and ran a hand through his hair, beginning to run.

For lunch, Kakeru left with his girlfriend and I ate with Maria.

"[Name], are you alright?"

I looked up from my plate, her eyes met my own. I nodded, telling her I was tired and kept eating. Unsatisfied with my answer she asked again, then asked if it was about Kakeru.

"I'm just happy he's happy." A smile was on my face, but Maria notice it didn't reach my eyes.

After that, Kakeru and I hadn't talked for days. Even when I was with the girls, Naho always tensed when she saw Kakeru or Ueda. She was usually on edge but it was like she couldn't breathe when seeing the couple. I feel like she's been talking to Suwa more, which is good.

After school I had cleaning duty, which always sucked but it was fine.

When I happened to be finished I was on my way home, ever since Kakeru's girlfriend came into the picture I just went home after school.

"[Name]."

I turned, the blue haired boy I was avoiding out of breath. "Y-yes?" I stuttered, Ueda walking around the corner. She stopped and turned as he took a step closer.

"I wanted-"

I whispered his girlfriend's name as he grew confused. He turned and I took the opportunity to run, not turning back.

『May 21st』

Ueda and Kakeru get into a fight. He was troubled that day, though I don't know why. I saw the incident that happened, his girlfriend practically screamed so the whole school could hear.

A knock come through my door and I placed down my letter. Suwa walked in, smiling before shutting it behind him.

"Did you need something?" I asked, turning my [Favorite Color] and [Complementary Color] swivel chair to face him.

"Just to talk, and not about the letter this time."

"Okay, so talk." I crossed my arms as he sat on my bed. He tossed me a pillow which I caught and placed in my lap.