Day24

I didn’t know what to do anymore. If the necklace really had some kind of enchantment on it, then Miya should know about it. But if it didn’t, telling her about it would only make things difficult. I tried imagining her reaction if I tell her about it and it didn’t seem like it would end well.

After hours of spacing out, the dismissal bell rang. I decided then that I would tell Miya all about the necklace, thinking that it might be best to get it over with. After all, if I kept it to myself and she finds out about it, it might only become a reason for her to get angry at me.

Taking a deep breath, I opened the door to the rooftop. The scene I found reminded me of the first time I met her there. She stood there, looking at the scenery in front of her, her back facing me. Upon noticing my entrance, she turned to me, against the orange skies, her long brown hair, flowing with the wind. A little smile formed on her lips as she greeted me.

“Hi,” I greeted her as I walked to my usual spot.

“My wish was granted,” she giggled. “I was just wishing you would come.”

“Sorry I couldn’t come yesterday. I had something to talk to Hitori about.” I apologized.

“So did you?” she asked, looking at me with a cute smile.

I nodded in reply. “I hope you and Miharu enjoyed yourselves without me yesterday.”

“Of course we did!” she grinned. “She told me about the fun-filled weekend you had, you dog!” she said, giving me a nudge.

“You jealous?” I asked, happy that Miya seemed back to her old self.

Miya shook her head. “Not at all! I’m quite happy that you’re finally getting closer to her.”

“Yeah, I’m happy about that too. Oh, by the way, did you get your gift?” I asked, looking at her.

The happy expression on her face darkened upon hearing my question. Her face showed depression. “I saw it… It was lovely,” she answered.

“Saw it?” I asked.

Miya nodded. “It’s my dad…” Looking at me, she added, “Anyway, I think it might be best if I tell you this now.” She took a deep breath before proceeding. “I’ll be leaving to study in Europe after we graduate.”

What she just said left me speechless. But I realized I also had something to tell her. I quickly snapped out of it and just blurted it out. “I think our relationship was only caused by the necklace!” I realized it was the stupidest time to say that after I already said it.

“I’m not in the mood for jokes, Kyosei!” she replied, upset.

At that moment, I just wanted to repeatedly slam my face against the wall. I wanted to let her know I wasn’t joking, but that certainly was not the best time and conversation to insist on it. “Sorry,” I whispered, not knowing what else to say.

“Forget it… It’s not important,” she whispered, burying her face in her arms, which were folded on the hand-rail.

I hated how inconsiderate I’ve been. Miya was just telling me that she couldn’t be with me after we graduate, and I just had to say something to make her mood worse. For me, what I said was important. But, I’m sure that, for her, it only seemed like I was making a joke and not worrying about her situation at all.

I wanted to say something to her. I wanted to comfort her. But I had no idea on how to do it. Yumi wasn’t with us, and at that time, I really wished she was. Maybe Miya wouldn’t be in such a depressed mood if Yumi were there to cheer her up.

In the end, we both silently wasted the day away. Before it got dark, Miya motioned to leave and I left with her. Without words, we walked to the school entrance. Without words, we parted.