Chapter Four

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"Rie-san, I need to say-"

We soon arrived at the school. My younger sister, Ruri-chan and her friends caught up and joined us, elbowing my ribs playfully. Just when I gathered my courage to confess, I lost it again seconds later.

"Nevermind, it was nothing important."

The look of disappointment in her eyes hurt -- More than Ruri's flippant comment earlier. I suppose Rie didn't think I could confide in her anymore like we did in the past and felt depressed.

"It's fine. Don't worry about it."

I learned today that two things could be painful: innocent words and the lack of confidence.

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