It was spring again. Ryosuke loved this season no matter what people told him. He was sitting at a bench by the train station. No he wasn’t going anywhere, he just loved this spot. This was where he could see everything and had a great view of the Sakura tree by the field.
He smiled sadly as he munched on some KitKat, green tea flavour to be exact. Being an assistant photographer at work was tiring but it was fun. The huge clock read 4:30 pm but the train wasn’t here yet. He couldn’t help but chuckle, it was always delayed.
Breathing in the spring air, he was brought back to the same season, about 4 years ago.
Past...
The train went on smoothly but Ryosuke was stiff as a board. He didn’t want to wake the girl using his shoulder as a pillow. It was the last day of exams and he was sure that she was exhausted. Unlike him, she actually gave an effort and studied.
The PA from above announced that their stop was approaching. He shifted slowly before prodding Mirai awake. “Na, Mirai-chan, we’re almost there.”
“Mmm, okaa-san 5 more minutes...” Mirai groaned, and if possible, snuggled closer to Ryosuke.
The latter chuckled. He pushed a stray lock away from Mirai’s face before trying to wake her yet again. “Mi-chan, wake up, we’re at our stop.”
Only when the train came to a halt did Mirai actually open her eyes. She was like a newly awakened toddler, still scratching her eyes and Ryosuke had to hold her arms so she wouldn’t lose balance as they got off at the same time taking hold of his camera with one hand.
People passed around them but they didn’t care and took their time walking.
“Can you believe it Ryou!” Mirai said once she found her voice. She stretched her arms above her head, walking a bit farther from Ryosuke. “Exams are finished and we’re going to graduate!” She turned back to look at him and he couldn’t help but raise his camera, taking a snapshot.
“Perfect.” He uttered, reviewing the shot he’s taken.
“Oi! You really love displaying my face in that camera of yours!” Mirai yelled.
Ryosuke laughed in answer then jogged up to walk with her. They fell into a rhythm as Mirai brought up yet again what she was saying a while ago.
“Ne, so have you chosen a university yet?” Mirai asked, her hands behind her back.
He scoffed and shook her head. “Nah! I don’t need to go to a university! I’m going to be a famous photographer one day!”
“Oh Ryou Ryou, education is very important!” Mirai countered. He knew very well that it was important for her; she planned to be a teacher in the future. She smiled as she looked at the cherry blossoms seemingly dancing across them.
‘Kirei da...’ He loved it when she smiled. He loved how her hair was blown away by the wind and he loved it when she closed her eyes whenever she was enjoying the breeze brushing her face. Well, he loved her in general. If only he had the guts to say so and so many other things.
“Ne, so you saw that video of the puppies and the old lady?” Sometimes he said the most random things.
Mirai turned to him, arching an eyebrow but finally laughed. “Maybe you should have fallen asleep in the train too, I think lack of it is making you crazy...”
Their houses were just a street away from each other so they went to school together and went home together. Being the gentleman that he was, Ryosuke made sure that Mirai was safe inside her own home before walking back to his. They were already at her gate when she invited him inside for a while. But he had to decline, knowing how tired she already was.
