CHAPTER 9.1: Sincerity

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AT GATE SCHOOL

"I just need to say something that time..." - he uncomfortably said

"What is it?" - she asked

Hyou sighed

"I... I'm really grateful about what you did that time. It helps me a lot... Thank you..." - he anxiously said

HYOU'S POV📌

I can see in her eyes that she's very happy right now and I don't want to ruin everything.
I really do like her... I... Like... Her... That's why I'm glad and just happy for her, even though she already decided, I'm satisfied enough to stay with her as a friend.

Hyou gently tucks Akaru's hair behind her ears and smiled...

"Senpai?" - she curiously asked

"So... What are you two up to?" - he asked

"Two? Oh... You mean Nakajima-san? It's kind of a long story..." - she replied and chuckles

"It's okay.. We have enough time to talk from here to the bus stop... Take your time.." - he replied

"O--kay..." - she excitedly answered

AKARU'S POV🎻

It feels quite strange that I can freely share my thoughts and feelings through a friend that I've never had before.
I'm glad that Senpai is here to hear me out.
I thought he's gonna say something serious but I guess I'm wrong.

Akaru and Hyou is walking together all the way to the bus stop chatting...

"Since when did you and Nakajima-kun get so close?" - he teasedly asked

Akaru nervously snickered...

"You're teasing me again aren't you?" - she replied

They're both taking their time talking and Akaru explained everything about the Solo Concert as well as the preparation and the cause of cleaning detention.

AT NAKAJIMA'S FAMILY HOUSE

KOE'S POV🎼

I can't imagine that I'm gonna talk to my Dad after a years had passed.
However, I gathered my courage after Akaru appeared in my life.
I want to undo everything about Me and Father, Her Father and herself.
Moreover, I think I'm not afraid of my past and my sickness anymore, I won't runaway again.

Jist like what she said, "we'll both achieve the same goals" and together, we'll move forward from our past by our trust and faith for each other that every solution that we've decided will go smoothly as we plan.

Koe went to his Father office.

AT MR. NAKAJIMA'S OFFICE

Koe deep sighed and went inside.

"Dad... I need... To ... Talk to you..." - he nervously said.

His Dad was shocked to his sudden visit and a bit confused why he's there..

"Koe... What are you doing here?" - his Dad confusedly asked

"Is it strange for me to make a visit?" - he shyly replied

"N-No... I'm just surprised... You're looking for me" - his Dad said

His Dad didn't take his eyes off to Koe concerning his feelings. Nonetheless, they both sat awkwardly.

"I.. I apologized for every mischievous thing I've done to you up until now, I'm sor--" - Koe said

"No! Don't say that! I'm the one who should be apologizing to you, my son. I really regret everything I've done to you, about hiding you and leaving you alone.. I just-

His Dad was a bit anxious explaining his self in front of his son..

- I reflected my mistakes not so long ago, but I can't find a way how to talk and approach to you like this.
I... Just can't figure it out what I'm gonna do with you after your mom left us. I feel very sorry that I can't treat you like the Father to their sons and isolated for everything...
And about your personality of reading people's mind, I'm so sorry that I didn't understand you back then, I'm sorry for not being a perfect Dad for you.." - his Dad tearly said

🎼No matter what excuse I can think or find any flaws to his words, I can't deny that he really mean it.
His nervous voice, Heart beat, breathing, tears, shaking hands, Everything... It keeps telling me that he's telling the truth.

Why did our situation come this far? I do feel sorry too, hence I didn't realize that everything he did to me was hard for him to do too before.
I feel guilty that I was unable to figuring it out.
I thought I can simply read every people's mind yet there's still one man who I share the same blood and I didn't even try to read what's on his mind or should I say, I never really want to hear his thoughts from the very beginning.

After realizing what they've done wrong for such a long time, They've emotionally hugged each other and accepted their mistakes.

"Dad... There's a favor I want to ask." - he said

They both wiped their tears...

"What is it?" - his dad asked

"It's about my friend... She was going for classic concert and I want to invite her dad for a surprise." - he said

"Is this girl, your friend? I hope it's more than that." - his Dad teasedly replied

Koe chuckles and avoid the question...

"Okay... I'll do everything to make it up for you. What is her Dad's name?" - his Dad asked

"You know him Dad. He's one of our great sponsor in our school.. 'Tachibana'." - he replied

"Oh... Mr. Tachibana... He's a great man... I can manage it. but wait, If it's Tachibana-san...
Then you--? You're talking about his one and only daughter?" - His Dad asked.

Koe just shyly nod to his Father.

To be continued...

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