Seishun Buta Yarou wa Girlfriend no Yume wo Minai – Vol.

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Rascal Doesn’t Dream of His Girlfriend

Autor:Hajime Kamoshida

Ilustrador:Keji Mizoguchi

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I'm glad to have met you
But I don't think that way.
The person destined for me is no longer anywhere.
But, you know? The love song I listened to with you says:
Surely we will meet again someday.
So don't be afraid to get lost.

When morning arrives, open the door and go out to explore.

But isn't it true that no one can predict what the future will be like?

I’m sure I will be alone tomorrow too.

We couldn't share our burdens between the two of us, and the center of my
heart remains empty.
If I had felt this, it would have been better not to have met you.

From 'Turn The World Upside Down' by Touko Kirishima

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That day, Sakuta Azusagawa followed a girl dressed as a bunny.
wild and got lost in a strange world.
April 1st.
The express train of the Minato Mirai line, in which Sakuta and the others
they transferred at Yokohama station, quickly arrived at the
Next stop: Bashamichi station.
They waited for the doors to open and, following the passengers who were going
in front, they got off the train. From other doors, they also began to get off.
people, and the subway platform, characterized by its red brick walls,
filled up quickly.
The group was mostly made up of young people, with ages ranging
from high school students up to about twenty-five years old. The largest group
numerous seemed to be among high school students and young people
about twenty years, with an almost equal proportion of men and women.
Everyone is going to the music festival, right? said a voice next to Sakuta.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the profile of Ikumi Akagi.

—…
What?
Ikumi noticed Sakuta's silent gaze and threw him a quick question.
I was just thinking... why am I on a date with Akagi?
They had agreed to meet at the Yokohama station, at the end.
from the platform of the Minato Mirai line, at the front.
"It's because you didn't reject my invitation," Ikumi replied without changing her expression.

expression, looking ahead with a calm tone.

I didn't reject it because it was you, Akagi, Sakuta replied as he returned to...
look ahead.

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"And that's despite having a wonderful girlfriend," Ikumi said, again with a.
calm tone. Although he probably said it partly as a joke, his
A serious expression made it difficult to tell if he was really joking.
I'm sure you're still worried about that dream you mentioned, Akagi.
That was precisely the reason why Sakuta had accepted his.
invitation.
Everyone who is here too, said Ikumi, looking through her
glasses to the young people who were crowding in front of the escalators.
Their fate was almost certainly the same as Sakuta's.
Ikumi.
About a ten-minute walk from Bashamichi Station. A warehouse of
red brick built by the sea. An emblematic place of Yokohama,
famous both as a tourist destination and as a dating site.
Today a musical event is being held there.
"That's why it's so crowded," Sakuta said, as the group's conversations continued.
high school girls walking in front of them confirmed their
assumption.
I am so excited to go to the festival today!
Do you think there will be a live confession at the ‘#Dream’ event?
Sure I did! I even dreamt about it!
It would be incredible if Mai Sakurajima turned out to be Toko Kirishima! I don't know.
What would I do!

Everyone was waiting for Mai's announcement.

They hoped their dreams would come true.
They wished for the future to happen just as it was written in '#Dream.'
Similar conversations could be heard from all sides: behind them,
at his side, and all along the platform.

Sakuta had also had a strange dream.

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A dream in which Mai passionately sang Touko's song.
Kirishima on stage.
A dream in which she herself declared: "I am Touko Kirishima."
A dream in which the audience was moved like never before.
And a dream in which Sakuta, being in the place, was leaving in the middle of the
Concert to call Ikumi. Everything using her phone...
For her part, Ikumi had also dreamed on the same day that she received the call.
from Sakuta. That's why, 'I was worried'.
It is very typical of Akagi to come and see this in person.

If the dream comes true and I'm not by your side, you would be the one who
It would get you into trouble, Azusagawa-kun. You don't have a phone.

Ikumi's tone remained calm.

It’s not going to happen like in the dream, so you have nothing to worry about.
"Don't worry," Sakuta replied.
It was an impossible situation.
Sakuta knew it.
I knew that Mai was not Touko Kirishima.
Today, later at the music festival, Mai would go on stage and deny
claramente, una vez más, ser Touko Kirishima. Sakuta lo había escuchado
directly from her.
As she slipped through the crowd that was gathered in front of the
escalators, excited about the topic of 'Mai Sakurajima = Toko'
Kirishima", Sakuta decided to take the less crowded stairs up to
the station entrance.
Ikumi followed him without complaining.

One floor up, at the entrance of the station, they were welcomed by a space
underground with a vaulted and high ceiling. The brick walls that it
they were surrounded by a dark orange hue, creating an atmosphere that was both
nostalgic as modern.
The elegant design evoked both warmth and novelty.

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After passing through the turnstiles, Sakuta and Ikumi moved forward through a
corridor that kept the brick walls, and Sakuta could not help but
to lift the gaze towards the imposing reddish wall that rose towards the sky
open. The scene had a distinctive air and seemed suitable for a
station called Bashamichi.
As they followed the signs to the exit at ground level, a gentle
piano sound began to flow from the upper level. A small group
people had gathered, surrounding something. Although from their position
Sakuta couldn't see him, it was likely that there was a street piano where
All those gazes were directed there. The music was coming from there.

The melody that was heard was a song that Sakuta knew.
Probably, everyone present knew her too.
It was a song by Touko Kirishima, the same one that Mai had sung in her.
dream.
Maybe the person playing the piano had also dreamed that.
day. Perhaps the same dream as Sakuta.
While thinking about that, she heard the conversation of a university couple.
who walked in front of them on "Mai Sakurajima".
Mai Sakurajima has been amazing since she was a child actress.
Are you referring to that morning novel? My mom watched it all the time, like that.
I remember her. She always carried a school backpack. She was so cute.
Yes, that one. What nostalgia.
That conversation was clearly audible to Sakuta and Ikumi. From the side,
Ikumi shot him a look that meant, 'What does it feel like to hear
rumors about your girlfriend?

The couple walking in front of them would probably never imagine

what they were talking about in front of Mai Sakurajima's boyfriend.

Sakuta found that a little funny, and an involuntary smile formed.

on their lips.
At that moment, something red appeared at the edge of his vision.
The upper level, visible through the atrium.

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In the straight hallway where the street piano was supposed to be.
Among the people who were standing, he saw a figure with a backpack.
schoolgirl, a little girl who ran quickly without slowing down.
—¿…?
Sakuta got distracted and his pace became irregular.
Did you see someone you know? asked Ikumi, noticing his reaction.
I saw Mai-san with a backpack...
The figure with long hair swaying while running was just like the one that
the couple in front of them had been mentioning: Mai's version of her
childhood, when I was an actress in a morning soap opera.
With a backpack...?

Ikumi also looked in the direction that Sakuta was watching, but her
expression remained confused. Before I could understand it, the figure with the
the backpack disappeared quickly among the crowd.
—When I was a child actress… You saw her, right? asked Sakuta.
"I'm sorry, I didn't see anything," Ikumi replied while shaking her head.
Did you get confused?, Ikumi added with a serious expression.
I don't believe it. I'm going to make sure.

An inexplicable type of anxiety drove Sakuta to move. He accelerated the

he stepped forward and quickly overtook the couple walking in front of them.

Wait, Azusagawa-kun, said Ikumi, trying to stop him.

Leaving behind Ikumi's voice, which remained at his back, Sakuta ascended.
running up the stairs to the next floor.
However, he found no trace of the girl with the school backpack in the
hallway.
Mai Sakurajima has always been beautiful since she was a child, right?
Recently I found an old commercial on a video site, he commented.
one of the university girls who was going up the escalator,
showing his phone.

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Are you talking about the one with the cars? asked another.

Yes, this.
The group of university girls kept talking about Mai, showcasing themselves
the images on their phones.
Nowadays, everywhere, the main topic was Mai Sakurajima.
Everyone was absorbed by the stories and rumors about her.
Suddenly, she seemed to have grown a lot, one of the girls said.
Although Sakuta had no intention of listening, the conversations about Mai
they kept arriving in their ears.

Then, Sakuta saw a red backpack near exit 6. It was the most
close to the platform. At the end of the hallway, he saw the figure fading away.

—…¿?
However, Sakuta's steps faltered as he tried to follow her. Something was not
it fit and stopped its advance.
The figure I had seen before with the backpack was clearly taller than
the girl I had seen before. Her height was almost that of an adult and her walk
it was serene.

That is to say, it had grown.

At least that seemed to be the case in Sakuta's eyes.

—What is happening? Sakuta wondered.

Did you find her? Ikumi asked from behind as she caught up with him.

However, Sakuta could not answer her question.

Although he had seen the girl, she was not the same one he had been looking for.
what he found was a somewhat older version of the girl with the backpack
school...
I didn't know what was happening.
I had no answer on how to explain this to Ikumi.

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Simply put, I was now sure that the girl existed because I had seen her.
again.
There was no way it was a mistake or an illusion.
If it was so, there was one thing I had to do.
There really was a version of Mai-san from when she was small.
With just that instruction, Sakuta started running to catch up with the girl.
with the school backpack. He moved through the crowd, heading towards the
the station exit where the girl had disappeared. She also went up
quickly up the stairs that led to the upper level.
Upon emerging from the underground, the bright blue spring sky gave him the
welcome to Sakuta.
It was shortly after three in the afternoon.
Even under the sun, the crowd kept flowing in one direction, just like
that at the station. They were heading toward the sea, that is, toward the platform,
slowly advancing along the brick paved sidewalk.
Despite Sakuta carefully scanning the crowd, he couldn't find
to the girl with the school backpack.

While checking the surroundings, Sakuta kept passing people who

I had in front of me. Ikumi was still running behind him.

They passed in front of an old beef shop, crossed a bridge from

which looked like a hotel on the other side and at the intersection, they stopped at a
red traffic light.
Hey, Azusagawa-kun, Ikumi called out while looking around.
What happens?
Sakuta replied briefly, keeping his gaze to the sides.
If Mai Sakurajima were here, everyone would notice, right?
Ikumi looked directly at him while asking the question.
Sakuta also held his gaze.
You are right...

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What Ikumi said was true.
At the station, many people were talking about 'Mai Sakurajima'. If Mai
if it were close, if it passed quickly in front, or if it passed right next to me,
Anyone would notice it. Even if she were in her elementary school girl form.
current adult place, Mai had already been a prominent figure since
So, many people knew the Mai of today and also the Mai of her
childhood.
Mai Sakurajima is really adorable!
While waiting for the traffic light, a group of college students
I was talking about the topic.

When I was in high school, I bought a photo book.

That was very trendy, wasn't it? I couldn't get it.
I also went to see the movie. The one about the disease of
heart?
That was the first movie that made me cry. It moved me so much that
Now I carry a donor card.
Me too.
The university students laughed together.
The traffic light was still red. Several cars were crossing in front of Sakuta. On the other
On the side of the road, a dozen young people were waiting for the light to change.
the girl passed behind them.
He/She seemed to be around middle school age.
A girl in a white dress and barefoot.
Sakuta recognized his profile.
It was Mai before I met Sakuta. The Mai that appeared in
the movies that the college guys were talking about.
The May with the white dress was heading towards the platform, getting closer.
slowly with each step.
Are you going over there now...?

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Sakuta could not understand what was happening. That is why his tone of voice
reflected frustration.
Where is it?
On the other side of the traffic light.

Sakuta made a gesture towards the girl in the white dress. However,
it seemed that Ikumi did not see her, she was just looking in the same direction, without
find nothing.
The traffic light turned green.
The people who had been waiting crossed all at once.
—Akagi, I'm sorry. Don't go ahead.
Wait!
The people waiting on the other side began to approach Sakuta.
The two opposing currents met and visibility became
momentarily difficult.
Sakuta was the first to cross, but when he did, Mai with the dress
white was no longer in sight.
What the hell is happening...?
His thoughts turned into words.
What is happening?
I couldn't understand it or find an explanation. However, it was clear.
that something was happening.
A troubling premonition enveloped him.
Somehow, I had to find the Mai I had seen.
Either the girl with the school backpack or the girl in the white dress felt
that she shouldn't have met the current Mai. If these girls were the same Mai,
they should not coexist.
The event was right in front of him.

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The place where the musical event that Mai was at would take place.
participating.
Therefore, Mai should be there.
Sakuta approached the place, observing his surroundings as he moved forward.
step.
However, I couldn't find the girl with the school backpack.
He also couldn't find the girl with the white dress.
Thus, Sakuta arrived.

The area, which would normally be open, was fenced off and already
it was full of young people.

From the other side, the sound of a rock band and the enthusiasm of the
multitudes were arriving in large waves. The heat could be felt rising from the
soil.
This confirmed that it was the location of the music festival.

Sakuta headed to the entrance, joining the line. Behind him, two arrived.
men around twenty years old.
Now that I think about it, the girl I went on a blind date with. She said she was going
at the same school as Sakurajima Mai.
Seriously? What was it like?

It seems that he likes rabbits.

Is that all?
Yes, her phone case and her hair clip were bunnies.
Yes, it’s about bunnies, but I prefer girls with bunny ears.
—That has nothing to do with what we're talking about.
The man who had mentioned the story laughed heartily at the reaction.
of his friend.
—But, wouldn't you like to see Sakurajima Mai as a girl with ears of
little rabbit?

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Since when do you like girls with bunny ears? Sakurajima
I would never wear that.
They both laughed together. At that moment, the receptionist said to Sakuta.
and to his companion: —Next, please.
Sakuta stepped forward and stood in front of the reception. At that moment,
I saw two ears moving through the crowded room. Among many
Heads, black rabbit ears from a bunny costume stood out.
The ears moved up and down, crossing from left to right in
its field of vision.
Among the people, a familiar and beautiful face and a suit was glimpsed.
black bunny.
It was exactly the image of the day he met Mai.
His heart was beating fiercely.
I need to see your ticket.
Ah, yes, here it is.
Sakuta took the ticket out of his pocket when the receptionist asked for it.
In return, he received a bracelet that served as proof of entry.
Please show this bracelet to the staff if you need to re-enter.
Understood.
When Sakuta responded, he had already directed his steps toward the interior of the
event.
Looking to the right or to the left, he only saw people, people and more people.

Visibility a few meters ahead was nil.

Sakuta stretched out to look for the two ears that were sticking out among the crowd.
The last time I had seen them, the figure in the bunny costume was heading.
towards him. As I moved in that direction and searched for the ears that stood out,
finally found them about ten meters away.
There it is.

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He hurried to follow, but the crowd at the event made it difficult for him to advance.
Every time I tried to dodge the people coming from the right, I
I found with those coming from the left.
Meanwhile, the bunny ears moved agilely through the
crowd, moving further and further away.

No one seemed to notice her presence.

Today, the young people gathered in this place were supposed to be there to see
a Sakurajima Mai. However, the figure dressed as a bunny was walking around.
among them without being recognized.

Clearly, only Sakuta could see the bunny girl.

Finally, he managed to get through the congestion near the entrance and headed
to the back where the figure in the costume had disappeared.
In that direction was the parking area for the staff.
Today, due to the music event, it was full of large buses, intended
to the participants and the staff, and it was clearly delimited with fences.
mobile barriers to prevent visitors from entering.
Several security guards were monitoring the area.
Despite the security measures, the figure in the bunny costume ...
moved confidently within the restricted area.
Nobody stopped her.
He walked with determined steps towards his destination.

When Sakuta tried to follow her, a burly security guard blocked him.
came closer and said to him:

This is a restricted area for authorized personnel only.

The fence was only of medium height, so it could be jumped over. However,
I knew that doing it would result in being quickly detained by the guards. No
I needed them to tell me so that I could understand that it was not a viable option.

I am part of the staff, actually...

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But I couldn't find the following words. Upon receiving the look
suspicious and direct, her gaze began to wander. However, in the middle of
that search managed to find a familiar face.
Ah, Hanawa-san!
About ten meters away, the person on the phone was the
Manager of May, Hanawa Ryoko.
Upon suddenly hearing her name, Ryoko showed a look of surprise.
And upon recognizing Sakuta, her surprise grew even more.
After ending the call, he approached quickly.
What is happening?

It's urgent, I need to talk to Mai-san.

-About what?
It's urgent, really!
Meanwhile, the girl in the bunny suit continued walking calmly.
within the personnel area. Her beautiful white back, her butt with a
round collar, and her long elegant legs, which made the heels sound
was immersing deeper and deeper.

Then, use this.

Apparently pressured by Sakuta's urgency, Ryoko took out a pass.
for the staff from his pocket. He handed the pass to Sakuta, who hung it up.
from the neck and jumped the fence.

Where is Mai-san?
On bus number two, at the back.
Ryoko gestured with her eyes towards a line of about ten buses.
Doing a minimal verification, Sakuta said 'Thank you' and launched himself towards the
personal area.
He followed directly the back of the bunny.
That figure disappeared behind the second bus from the back.

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The bus where it said, was Mai.
Later, Sakuta slipped between the buses.
—Mai-san!
He shouted the name of the most important person to him as he climbed up the
bus access.
—Mai-san!
Upon entering, he screamed again.

The response arrived immediately.

—Sakuta?
With a voice of surprise and doubt, Mai appeared from the shadow of the
seats in the back of the bus.
His eyes were filled with wonder and questioning.
Are you okay?
Sakuta quickly approached Mai, checking each of the seats of the
bus in search of the girl in the bunny suit, just in case she was there
hidden somewhere.
However, there was no trace of her.
On the bus were only Sakuta and Mai.
What's happening?

Mai got up and asked her. Upon observing her more closely, Sakuta noticed that
Mai was wearing a stage dress. However, there was no time for her to
Sakuta will appreciate that detail.

I saw a Mai-san in a bunny suit.

Sakuta looked at the bus again just in case. He approached the back.
front of the bus to make sure there really was no one else.
there. She looked around the vanity and opened the refrigerator to confirm.
He inspected all the seats and underneath them, but found no one.
more.

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Inside the bus, there were only Sakuta and Mai.
In fact, it seemed that he was getting on this bus.
I didn't see her. After Ryoko-san left by phone, you were the only one who entered.

I also saw a Mai-san with a school backpack and a Mai-san with

a white dress on the way from the station. And you know, in the movie
about the heart disease... I don't think this is a dream.
I couldn't believe that all of this was just an illusion.

However, at that moment, there were only Sakuta and Mai.

—Are you really okay, Mai?
I am fine.
Are you completely sure?
And you, are you okay?
Mai's eyes, as she slowly approached the driver's seat, were
worried about Sakuta.
I am fine.
Really?
When pressed, Mai thought for a moment.
Sakuta's expression reflected in Mai's eyes seemed somewhat tense. Not
It was surprising that Mai was worried. Perhaps it had caused unease.
You know, Mai-san
What is happening?

If you don't mind, can I hug you?

Alright, no problem. Come here.
With a playful gesture, Mai slightly opened her arms.
Sakuta stepped forward as a guest to enter and hugged the thin ones.
shoulders and the back of Mai.
The dress is important to the stylist, so be careful.

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Sakuta loosened the strength in his arms.
Even so, I could feel Mai's heartbeat through her chest, her
body heat. I could feel her breath close to my ear. Mai's presence,
who leaned slightly on him, he felt her with all his being.
Don't you prefer the Mai-san that is here instead of my younger version?
with the school backpack?
Definitely.
Don't you prefer the current Mai-san instead of the one who wore the dress?
White from before?
Of course.
Isn't it better to hug the Mai-san now instead of the one in the suit?
of the bunny?
That's a bit complicated.
If you can joke, then you are fine.
As if marking the end, Mai gently pushed Sakuta's chest with
the hands.
However, Sakuta still didn't let her go.
He felt reluctant to separate.
The best thing would be a Mai-san in a bunny suit that I could hug.
If that makes Sakuta stop seeing strange visions, I could consider it.
—How strange. I was supposed to be the one worried about you, Mai—
three
Now, the situation was completely the opposite.
Well, I think today I'll take my time to calmly admire Mai-san.
dressed in that beautiful dress.
Finally, after resisting a bit, Sakuta was forced to let go of
May.
That's what you have to do

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Mai, adorned with her stage outfit, smiled contentedly with an air
naughty.
At that moment, an announcement resonated from the outside speakers.
A call is made to Sakuta Azusagawa, who has come from the city
from Fujisawa. His companion is waiting for him. Please proceed to the
entry of the venue. I repeat──
They are calling you.
It must be that Akagi...

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Sakuta met with Ikumi at the reception, the sky had already darkened.
completely. The site was lit with orange lights, and at the dock
from Osanbashi, visible from the coast, the lights of a large cruise ship docked
They were already lit.
The music festival venue, by the sea, began to fill with people.
as Mai's turn approached.
Thirty minutes before the scheduled time, the place was already so crowded.
that one could only see a few meters ahead.
There are many more people than in the dream I had.

I couldn't give the exact number, but the impression was that the audience had
triplicated.
The main stage could no longer hold all the people, and the crowd
it extended to the secondary stage, located across the square.
Surely everyone saw '#Dream'. Although I'm not the only one, I did too.
I am here for that.
In the dream that Sakuta had, Ikumi was not present at the place.
It is likely that the hashtag '#Dream', which is believed to predict events
futures, whether it was what motivated Ikumi and many other people to change
his actions.

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In the dark night sky, the same stars that Sakuta had seen in
their dreams shone faintly, decorating the spring. Regulus in the
constellation of Leo, Spica in Virgo, and Arcturus in Bootes.
As Sakuta confirmed each of them, the main stage, which
until then it had been in shadows, it suddenly lit up with a
dazzling glow.
At the same time, the rock band that had been waiting began to
to touch.
Shrill cries of excitement resonated throughout the venue.
On the stage were four men: guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and
battery. They were the same popular rock band that Sakuta had seen in his
dream.
It's the main song, right?
What did you say?

It's the main song from the drama that ended last month!
Who informed him was Ikumi, who was by his side.
Although they were so close that their shoulders touched, they had to raise the
voice to be heard.
Mai, the guest vocalist, had not yet appeared.
However, the gathered crowd followed the rhythm of the music. That energy
it extended throughout the space, quickly creating a feeling of
unit.
The first song, which lasted not even four minutes, reached its climax with a
explosion of emotion.
Then, as if the euphoria of a few seconds before had been an illusion,
the place fell into a complete and sudden silence.
A silence filled with expectation.
Everyone was waiting for Mai's appearance.

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The lead singer of the band put on an ironic smile in response to the reaction of the
audience.
With that same expression, she approached the microphone and said:

And to think we prepared it as a surprise...

The place erupted in laughter.

But hey, what does it matter! Let's enjoy together!

The vocalist moved the microphone stand to one side of the stage. That was
the signal, and the drummer started the next song.
It was the song that Mai had performed in her leading role in
the movie.
I will keep singing this song! Here and now!
With this line, taken from the movie script, Mai ran from one side.
of the stage.
Just as he arrived at the center, his powerful voice echoed throughout the place.

The audience's response came like a wave of fervor that rushed in

towards her.
But Mai, on stage, was not defeated by the energy of the almost thirty.
a thousand people, keeping their powerful voice unwavering.
The enthusiasm grew ceaselessly. The emotional intensity created a pulse.
gigantic in the place.
An invisible force ran through her entire body, as if trying to devour her.
At the center of that overwhelming energy was Mai.
He raised his voice, pointed at the audience, and made the emotion grow even stronger.
more.
The heartbeats of the spectators were so powerful that it seemed they could
to awaken some monstrous sea beast that lay in the depths
from the ocean.

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The song lasted about four minutes, but when it ended, the feeling was
as if thirty had passed. The place was full of a mix of
euphoria and satisfaction.

The drummer struck the cymbals to end the song.

What followed was a silence with a slight murmur, filled with a subtle
tension.
After a short pause,
I want to thank Mai Sakurajima for being our vocalist today.
The male vocalist closed with this phrase directed at the audience.
Thank you very much!

Mai greeted with a wide smile and a deep bow towards the
viewers.
The place was filled with deafening applause.
Mai only planned to perform that one song.
Then, I would simply lift my head, say a few words of
brief thanks and would exit the stage while waving.
That was what was scheduled, according to what Sakuta had heard.
But before I could do it, a voice emerged from somewhere in the
public.
Another one!
In the beginning, it was the voice of a single person.

Soon, it spread to several hundred voices shouting:

Another!
The third time had turned into a chorus that engulfed the entire place.
—Another! Another!

No one had given the order.

Another! Another!

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Almost thirty thousand spectators gathered in front of the stage began to
clap the palms with precision.
--Another one! Kirishima!

Naturally, the words changed...

—¡Otra! ¡Touko!
A collective consciousness had been generated under the name 'Another!'.
Another! Another!

Yano showed signs of stopping.

—Kirishima! Touko!
A strange scene, with no ending in sight.
—Azusagawa-kun...
Ikumi looked at him with concern.
On the contrary, it's a good opportunity to deny it.
If the entire audience expects to hear about the matter, then Mai will be able to
to approach it more easily.
Surely Mai also saw this situation in the same way.
That's what Sakuta thought.

However, things took an unexpected turn.

Before Mai lifted her head, the drummer began to set the rhythm.
Soon, the guitarist and the keyboardist joined together.

La atención del público se concentró en la música, y las voces de "¡Otra!"

they began to fade away.
What remained was a feeling of anticipation. An anticipation that
it grew more and more...
And that expectation exploded into certainty the moment the sound was added.
from the keyboard.

The audience was filled with exclamations of amazement and admiration, enveloped
in the amazement of thirty thousand people.

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The main melody revealed a crucial detail.
It was a well-known song...
And whose song was that...
Even Sakuta realized.
This song is by Kirishima Touko...
Ikumi murmured, her eyes fixed on the stage.
Mai, who was receiving all the attention, finally looked up.
A smile appeared on her lips.
He took a deep breath.
He brought the microphone to his mouth.

And just afterward, her clear voice resonated in the chamber.

I’m glad to have met you

The same landscape that Sakuta had seen in his dream.
But I don't think that way.
The person meant for me is no longer anywhere.
The same voice he had heard in his dream.
Most of the spectators were focused on Mai, standing on the
scenario, unable to move due to surprise.
Although they had come to see this, in doing so, everyone was captivated by the
scene.
But, you know? The love song I heard with you says: “Surely
that we will meet again someday.
Sakuta was also captivated.
A pure voice.
An expansive voice.
And despite his performance, a beautiful, solid, and resilient voice.

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So don't be afraid of getting lost.

When morning comes, open the door and go out to explore.

What are you looking at?
What is being shown?
Doubts filled Sakuta's mind.
The microphone was held by a person he knew well.
A nationally renowned celebrity.
Since her days as a child actress, now a prominent film and television actress,
Sakurajima Mai
Yes, it was definitely Mai.

But, isn't it true that no one can guess what the future will be like?

I'm sure I'll be alone tomorrow as well.

The spectators gathered in front of the stage were completely
motionless, as if time had stopped. They made no noise.
They remained frozen in a state of astonishment.

Mai was singing as if in a dream, with the same confidence and

majesty that had been seen in the dream.
It was as if she were Kirishima Touko, singing with her own greatness...
The spectators were speechless. They did not move their bodies to the rhythm nor
They applauded. They were simply there, in a state of absolute astonishment.

We couldn't share our burdens between the two of us, and the center of my
heart remains empty.
Finally, before the astonishment in the place faded, Mai finished
to sing the song of Kirishima Touko. A short song of less than
two minutes with an irregular structure. The band's music
faded slowly.
The square in front of the sea returned to its original calm. The area was enveloped in
silence. However, the presence of nearly thirty thousand spectators was
palpable.

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While I was looking at the stage.
I was observing Mai.

I felt Mai, who had presented herself as Kirishima Touko.

Sakuta remained motionless. In his mind, he only repeated "why?" and
"How?" over and over...

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After Mai's turn on stage ended, most of the
spectators were still present at the scene. It seemed they were immersed in
the post-concert atmosphere, unable to move.
The murmur of the crowd was intense, enveloping the entire venue.
There was a strange feeling in the air.
Sakuta made his way through the spectators towards the access area.
restricted. Although he had separated from Ikumi on the way, the priority
for Sakuta, it was meeting Mai.
He showed his pass to the security guard and was admitted to the access area.
restricted.
Its destination was the bus with the sign 'Vehicle No. 2' that Mai was
using as a dressing room.

As soon as Sakuta got on the bus, he hurriedly asked:

-Mai-san, what was all that?!
Despite her attempt to remain calm, she couldn't help the impatience.
what I felt.
Shouldn't you first tell me 'Your performance was incredible, good job'?
someone who just finished their show?
With a feeling of relief after finishing the concert, Mai, who was
taking off the earrings in front of the mirror, she spoke in a somewhat
excited. It seemed that Mai was also dragging along the euphoria of the
stage, just like the audience.
This was the complete opposite of the tense atmosphere that surrounded Sakuta.

It was incredible, but...

—But?
I, while taking off the other earring and looking through the mirror, gave her
asked.

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Why did you lie to me?
Lie to you?
Mai's response was calm, despite the seriousness with which Sakuta.
I was interrogating.
You said you were Kirishima Toko.
Their gazes met across the mirror.
She averted her gaze for a moment and began to remove her accessories: the necklace.
and the ring. She carefully placed them in a box on the dresser.
Finally, she took out a ring decorated with a heart from the box. It was the ring
that Sakuta had given him for his birthday. He put it on his ring finger.
from the right hand and then turned towards Sakuta.
I regret not having told you earlier. It was a policy of the agency. Also
I kept it a secret from Nodoka.
I'm not referring to that.

I know I always said 'I'm not Kirishima Touko', it may not be clear to you.
easy to accept it immediately.
So, are you really...
Sakuta could not continue, doubt was holding him back.

Yes, I am Kirishima Touko.

Without hesitation, Mai said the words that Sakuta did not dare to pronounce.
Completely naturally.
As if it were something obvious.

Without any emotional baggage, simply stating the truth.

Mai looked directly into Sakuta's eyes and revealed the incredible truth.
—I am Kirishima Touko.
Sakuta froze, and Mai, in a gentle voice, confirmed it again.
Although until yesterday he had denied everything.

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Until moments before the concert started, I had insisted that
it wasn't like this.

That's why Sakuta's heart didn't move even a millimeter towards the
acceptance. It didn't move at all.
He was sinking in a deep and dark sea of confusion.
It's not an April Fool's joke, is it?
If this were a lie, she would be a great actress.
Mai, smiling, joked.
I am a great actress, right?
Sakuta did not have the mood to laugh.

At least, at that moment, Mai didn't seem to be lying.

I really seemed convinced of being Kirishima Touko.
That was the strange naturalness that Mai had.
Mai, have you finished getting changed?
The bus door opened, and Ryoko peeked her head out from outside.
Upon noticing that Mai was still in her evening gown, he said:

Please change quickly. We're going to miss the bullet train.

Mai, when hurried by Ryoko, seemed to be in her own world.
—Mai-san, do you have any other commitments after this?
Tomorrow I have a filming session in Kobe from the morning. So
I have to get there today.
Then, Sakuta-kun, you should go out now.
Ryoko was insisting that Sakuta get off the bus.
We can continue the conversation when I return from the filming.
He couldn't stay there even a minute longer.
Moreover, I did not think I could escape from the whirlwind of confusion in which I was.
I was wondering if I was still in the same place.

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Hey, Mai.
What's happening?

I love you

Mai smiled with a somewhat flirtatious expression. Her gesture and her expression were
exactly those that Sakuta knew well.
—Sakuta.
—Yes?
I love you too.
Mai smiled with a mischievous expression, just as Sakuta knew her.
As I walked, paying attention to my steps, they became slow in
the darkness noticed a solitary figure on the outskirts of the personnel area.
It was Ikumi.

His face, slightly tilted downwards, was illuminated by the light of

his smartphone from below.
Upon leaving the personnel area, Sakuta approached Ikumi and spoke to her.

You didn't have to wait for me.

I was worried, so I waited for you.
Well, I guess so...
How was it?
—Is this what it feels like when you're betrayed? At least, Mai-san really.
She believes she is Kirishima Touko.
Is it the same case with Iwamizawa Nene or the Santa Clauses from before?

I'm not sure. It feels different. Mai-san's part is still present,

and there is no reason for Mai-san to become Kirishima Touko,
right?
That's right.

Besides, everyone has seen it too.

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That is the definitive difference with Nene or the other Santa Clauses.

What happened at the concert has already spread on social media, and
Everyone believes that Mai Sakurajima is Kirishima Touko.

Ikumi looked at her smartphone in her hand.

When we were in high school, Mai-san became a person

invisible.
—I heard more or less about the other me. All the students pretended.
not seeing her, and she really stopped being recognized by anyone.

Perhaps something similar is happening now.

Upon hearing Sakuta's question, Ikumi seemed to realize something.
Did it really happen because everyone believed that the true identity of
Was Touko Kirishima Mai Sakurajima...?
—…
Ikumi waited for the confirmation, and Sakuta nodded silently.
—So, perhaps that is the case of Mai Sakurajima, who was wearing the
the school backpack that you saw Azusagawa-kun with.

Do you think so?

Isn't it possible that the image of Mai Sakurajima that everyone has in
Is it the mind that you see, Azusagawa-kun?

Upon hearing this, Sakuta had the feeling that it could be true.
It may be so.
But at that moment, it wasn't appropriate to delve into that point.
In middle school, you revealed the truth in front of the entire school and that resolved
the problem, right?
Yes. That's how we changed the perception of the entire school.
If we wanted to do the same now...
Perhaps we need to make a proposal in front of all the people.
world…

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The number of students in Minegahara junior high was around a thousand.
However, now the number of people who believe that 'Sakura Mai' is
In reality, 'Kirishima Touko' far exceeds that figure. Given that the
information has already been disseminated and shared on social media, even if
we only count the current numbers, the total could be several million. And
that could still be insufficient.
Do you think you could change everyone's perception at once?
—…
I couldn't say it was possible.
I didn't want to admit that I couldn't do it.

If it was something related to Mai, I had to try.

Sakuta's long silence also served as a response to Ikumi.
I'm sorry, I've asked you a question that has no answer.
If there is any possibility, I think there is only one.
—And that is...?

—This time, there is only one option left: to make the true Kirishima Touko
appear.
Then, we will have to look for Kirishima Toko.
At the moment Sakuta heard Ikumi's words, he realized that
something.
—...Maybe that's what it meant.
What?
When you said that 'Mai-san is in danger'...
—…
Ikumi's face showed surprise at Sakuta's idea. Her expression
It seemed to say it could be like this. Right after, Ikumi...
Oh!

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Ikumi let out a brief stifled scream, as if she felt that someone had.
to touch suddenly.
"What's happening?" he asked, worried.

Ikumi did not answer Sakuta's question and lowered her gaze to her palm.
of his left hand.
Could it be that this comes from the other world? asked Sakuta, searching
confirm your suspicion.
—Azusagawa-kun, look at this, Ikumi said, showing him the palm of her hand.

What Sakuta saw were familiar letters written in black pen.

It was written in two lines:
Stop Kirishima Touko.
Before reality is rewritten.
The words were written in the same handwriting as Sakuta's, but
its meaning was completely incomprehensible with just one reading.
What does this mean? asked Sakuta, looking up from the message to
look at Ikumi.
Ask the person in question, not me, Ikumi replied, pulling out a
black pen from her small backpack.
You are well prepared.
I just carry it just in case.
That is what it means to be well prepared.
Sakuta took the pen and removed the cap.
"Write what you want," said Ikumi, extending her empty right hand.
Sakuta wrote on Ikumi's hand:
What does it mean that reality will be rewritten?
Sakuta wrote the message.
The answer appeared immediately, letter by letter, in the left hand of
Ikumi.

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I couldn't see Kirishima Touko.
Each word added more mystery to the situation. Before Sakuta could
form another question, more words began to appear on the hand
to the left of Ikumi.
Soon my perception could also be rewritten.
The message stretched from the palm of Ikumi's hand to the
forearm
Leave it to me.
While watching without taking my eyes off, the words continued
extending to the arm...
Me, who does not have a smartphone.
Just before finishing the last 'no', the message was cut off suddenly.
Sakuta tried to respond, but no answer came.
Instead, Ikumi murmured:
I'm sorry.
It seems that the connection has been interrupted.

Ikumi lowered her gaze with an apologetic expression.

—I see...
Sakuta took the pen off Ikumi's skin and put the cap on.
I understand.
There was nothing more to do than to repeat, this time slowly, what he had just finished.
to say.

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The train that traveled through the residential neighborhood offered a view of warm lights.
that reflected the lives of people abroad. However, for
Sakuta, que estaba de pie al lado de la puerta, esas vistas no parecían
register in your consciousness. Although they were in your field of vision, you did not
I was really watching.
Since he separated from Ikumi at Yokohama station, Sakuta had
changed trains to take the Toukadou line, which was
moderately full, with the seats almost completely occupied.
most of the passengers were absorbed in their phones or with their eyes
closed.
The interior landscape of the train had not changed at all during the entire time that
he was carrying in it. Sakuta maintained the same posture, immersed in his
thoughts.
He was going over the day's events in his mind. Upon waking that morning,
everything had been as usual.
He woke up when Nasuno stepped on his face, had breakfast with Nasuno and also
prepared something for Kaede, who woke up late.
With her face still sleepy, Kaede finished breakfast and went out in the afternoon.
to meet up with some friends. He went to see a Sweet Bullet concert with
Kotomi, a childhood friend.
After saying goodbye to Kaede, Sakuta also got ready to go out and left.
de casa antes de las dos de la tarde.
Se subió al tren en la estación Fujisawa y, después de un viaje, llegó a la
station Yokohama. There he transferred to the Minatomirai line and met
with Ikumi on the platform.

Up to that point, everything seemed normal.

The anomaly occurred after descending at Bashamichi station.

In the station lobby, he saw a small Mai. A Mai with a backpack.
school. And it wasn't just once, but twice: once in primary and once
I am in secondary school.

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Upon leaving the station, he also saw a Mai dressed in a white dress.
It was a Mai that I had seen in a movie, playing a girl with
a heart disease.
In addition, at the music festival, there was also a Mai dressed as a bunny.
It didn't seem possible that it was just simple hallucinations.
Later, when meeting Mai on the tour bus before the concert,
There was nothing strange about her.

It was completely normal.

Rather, it was Sakuta who was worried about having seen strange things.
The hug from Mai was the one I knew.
The warmth and softness were the same as I knew from Mai.
So he thought there was no reason to worry.
But the result was different.
Mai, on the music festival stage, said something incredible.
I am Kirishima Touko.
Just remembering that brings a strange sensation to his body.
It didn't seem real.

It gave him the impression that he was dreaming.

I wish it were like that.

The feeling intensified with Mai's attitude right after the concert.
Except for having said that she was Kirishima Touko, Mai was the same.
that Sakuta knew.
Although what he said seemed strange, his attitude was not.
No, the lack of strangeness in his attitude was in itself strange.
The height of it was the other message received by Ikumi from a possible world.
alternative.
Stop Kirishima Touko.

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Before reality is rewritten.
It was hard to understand everything that Sakuta from the other side was trying to say. The
communication was interrupted halfway.
There were several unsettling words.
It was only clear that something bad was happening.
And at the center of it all was Kirishima Touko...
However, could Sakuta do something about it on this side?
existence that he himself could not recognize?
At the end of the second year of high school, when he went to the other world, he felt
intensely, it seemed that Sakuta was more capable there.

As I was thinking about all this, the train arrived at Fujisawa station, where
Sakuta had to go down.
Even on the way back from the station, his thoughts did not
they were detaining.
He kept thinking about the events of the day.

However, no matter how hard he tried, Sakuta couldn't reach any

conclusion. The only thing he reached was his apartment.
First, I need to talk to Futaba.
He stepped out of the elevator and stood in front of his door.

He took the keys out of his pocket and opened the door.

—Nasuno, I'm here.

Upon calling from the entrance, Nasuno, the family's cat, appeared from the
room with a "nya" as she peeked out.
And from behind, a voice added:
—Onii-chan, welcome home!
And then, an elongated figure in black and white appeared.
Kaede era dressed in a panda pajamas.
Upon seeing her, Sakuta stopped in his tracks as he took off his shoes.

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What are you doing, Kaede?
I'm welcoming you home, Onii-chan!
With a cheerful 'banzai', Kaede was indeed welcoming Sakuta.
But Kaede's behavior and attitude were so unusual that his
doubts only increased.
—…
Sakuta was staring intently at Kaede.
Something was out of place.
Brother?
Kaede leaned down to look at Sakuta with a worried face. The pose and the
the expression was familiar to them.

It was like seeing the other Kaede who used to wear the panda pajamas.

However, his rationality tried to deny that it was possible.

Despite that, Sakuta could not eliminate the thought that crossed his mind.
The possibility that sprouted in his mind grew instantly and slipped away.
unconsciously from their lips.
Are you... 'Kaede'?
I am Kaede, why do you ask?
Kaede leaned even further to confirm the meaning of the question.
Sakuta, showing a doubtful expression.
Are you really 'Kaede'?
Of course, I'm Kaede, big brother!
This time, Kaede responded enthusiastically. Although she seemed a little more
mature that in her memories, her smile was definitely that of "Kaede".
Sakuta was completely bewildered by the reality in front of him.
It was as if I were in a dream.
It was a surprise.

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But he couldn't be completely amazed.
The joy was still not fully understood.
The emotions were kept in a state of confusion.
I could not handle the situation properly.
Sakuta found himself lost in a sea of confusion. As he continued
intentando salir de ese estado, una voz de anuncio interrumpió su
thought.
The bathtub has been filled.
Onii-chan, are you going to take a bath?

No...
The response that Sakuta gave was not really for Kaede, but simply
the sound of her confusion.
Then, today Kaede will be the first to use the bathroom.
Kaede, unaware of Sakuta's confusion, was full of energy. She went out.
running from the hallway, quickly returned with a change of clothes and entered
the bathroom.

Sakuta stood staring at the closed door in shock.

A little while later, he began to hear the sound of water flowing.

Then, the phone ring overlapped. The call was coming from the living room.
Reacting instinctively, Sakuta took off his shoes and hurried inside.
in the house, heading to the living room.

He extended his hand towards the phone that was blinking with lights. As he picked it up
and place it in his ear, he said without thinking:
Hello.
Oh, Onii-chan?
The voice he heard was familiar.
The number that appeared on the phone screen also seemed familiar to her.
known.

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It was the number of "Kaede" and the voice of "Kaede".

—…
Once again, Sakuta was left speechless.
"Eh? Onii-chan, can you hear me?"
At the voice of 'Kaede' that came out of the receiver again, Sakuta responded
simply with a:
Yes
She was wondering what was happening.

What was really happening?

Yes, but what about that?
Kaede was smiling with a mix of exasperation and amusement at the
dazed question from Sakuta.
Are you really Kaede?
Of course I am. What are you saying?
The voice was undoubtedly that of 'Kaede'.
Well, it doesn't matter. Today I'm going to my dad and mom's house. I just wanted to tell you.
yes, since I forgot it before leaving.
The tone and attitude also matched the true "Kaede."
However, the existence of the "Kaede" that welcomed Sakuta upon arriving home
I needed an explanation.
In the house was a 'Kaede' and on the phone was talking to 'Kaede'.
Both existed at the same time.
Something that shouldn't be possible.

Oh, you know, Nodoka is doing amazing! Today, at the end of the concert,
They announced something: the Sweet Bullet concert at the Budokan!
I'm definitely going to see it! ...Onii-chan, are you listening to me?
Yes, I am listening to you.

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The response was automatic.
I was listening to him.

I heard it.

But he couldn't process it. It didn't enter his mind.

—Hey, Kaede.
What's going on?

Could you stay with dad for a while?

During spring break I was planning that, but why?
It's nothing.
That was the only answer I could give.
I couldn't say that there was a 'Kaede' at home right now.

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The next morning, Sakuta woke up because Nasuno stepped on him again.
Seeing that Sakuta didn't open his eyes, Nasuno continued to massage his face.
with a steady rhythm: one-two, one-two.
Sakuta had no choice but to open one eye. Through his gaze
sleepy, saw Nasuno watching him.
Good morning, Nasuno.
A moment later, Sakuta yawned widely.
Her eyelids felt very heavy, and before she realized it, her eyes
they closed again.
When he woke up, he felt unwell. Or, more precisely, he felt uncomfortable.
Sakuta knew it was because he hadn't slept enough the night before.
There were many reasons for it.
Too many things happened yesterday. Too many things to process.
Among all that, what affected him the most was having seen Kaede upon returning.
the house. That left him with a troubled mind, unable to sleep well.
As a result, Sakuta spent the entire night dozing off at times,
waking up repeatedly until dawn. By the time finally
he managed to fall asleep, the sky was already clear. In other words, he only slept one.
or two hours.
—Huh~ —he yawned long again.
Sakuta just wanted to go back to sleep.
However, in the end, he forced himself to fight against sleep and looked at the clock.

It was 7:32 in the morning.

It was Sunday, April 2.
Undoubtedly, today was the day after April Fool's Day. A day after the
music festival.

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Could it be that it was only a dream...?
--Onii-chan, have you woken up yet?

However, the voice coming from outside the room destroyed the hope.
from Sakuta.
It was Kaede's voice.
Nasuno meowed and slipped through the crack of the door. Sakuta went down from the
he yawned for the third time and left the room.
When he/she arrived in the living room,

—Brother, good morning.

Kaede, dressed in her panda pajamas, smiled and greeted him.
The breakfast is ready!
As I had said, the table was already set with toast and fried eggs.
with cream, sausages, and cherry tomatoes. This was the breakfast that Sakuta used to have.
prepare.
Did you do it?
Today's breakfast is fried eggs with cream, I learned them directly.
From Mai.
Did he/she teach you personally?

Yes, now I am the best student of Mai-san.

He puffed out his chest with pride. His confidence was not unfounded. The fried eggs in
the dishes looked delicious, almost exactly like the way Mai used to make them.

In that case, I will try the masterpiece of the best student.

Come in!
Kaede responded cheerfully and sat down in front of Sakuta.
Recently, that seat had been occupied by the other Kaede, the one who
she had recovered her memories and had become Kaede again.
Now, this Kaede was sitting there, happily enjoying her toast.
with fried egg. His smiling face radiated pure joy.

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This only deepened Sakuta's confusion.
The person in front of me was definitely Kaede.
But the fact that Kaede was there left him baffled.
—...
He still couldn’t shake the feeling that he was dreaming.
—Big brother, aren't you going to eat?

—Yes, I will.
Sakuta imitated Kaede, placing the fried egg with cream on his toast and
taking a bite. The rich flavor of the bread and the smooth texture of the egg were
fascinating.
It's delicious.
It's the power of the best student!
Once again, she puffed out her chest with pride.

—Kaede.
What's happening?

How long have we been living here?

Four years. This April marks the beginning of our fifth year.
Yes, it's true.
Onii-chan, you look kind of sleepy.
Kaede said it as if she were a detective revealing the truth.
You are right.
Then let me make you a coffee to wake you up.
Kaede got up and went to the kitchen.
Her back seemed a bit bigger than the Kaede that Sakuta remembered.
Four years had passed since they started living in this
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high school. She regained her memories and became Kaede again in the autumn of
his second year.
So Sakuta only knew Kaede's version from middle school.
Behind her panda pajamas, Kaede's face looked more mature.
Just as she had said.
They moved to Fujisawa four years ago.
This was his fifth year.
In other words, the Kaede in front of him was the Kaede from the last ones.
five years.
Here you go, Onii-chan, your coffee.
Kaede returned from the kitchen and placed a cup with a tanuki design in front of
a Sakuta.
Thank you.
Sakuta took a sip of coffee. It had a slightly bitter taste, but that
bitterness reminded him that this was reality. It was not a dream, nor was it
a hallucination...
—Kaede, what did you do yesterday?

I went to school in the afternoon and worked on some materials to present.

our club to the new students.
What school?
The Minegahara Preparatory School, of course.
Kaede seemed puzzled by Sakuta's question.
—And which club?

The biology club.

Kaede's expression became more confused.
I guess that's something.
Apparently, the Kaede in front of me attended Minegahara High School and
was part of the biology club.

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If we don't recruit new members this year, our club could be
dissolved.
Then you should strive to get more members.
I will do my best!
Kaede clenched her fist with determination.
By the way, I was quite surprised yesterday.

—Why?
Mai-san turned out to be Touko Kirishima.

Sakuta did not expect him to casually mention what happened yesterday, like
si fuera un tema normal. Por la forma en que lo decía, no parecía cuestionarlo
not at all.
Did you see their performance too?

Yes, I saw it online.

She glanced at the coffee table in front of the sofa, where there was a laptop. To
apparently, she had seen it on her computer.
Do you think Mai-san is really Touko Kirishima?
What do you mean?
Kaede tilted her head, her whole body showing confusion.
Wasn't it Mai-san who said it? How could it be a lie?
It's not completely a lie...
—...?
Kaede still looked puzzled, but at that moment, the washing machine made
a sound.
The washing machine is calling me.
Kaede shoved the rest of the toast into her mouth and went to the bathroom, as if already
she was used to that routine. Her ability to handle the tasks
her daily routine had improved a little since the last time Sakuta remembered her.
Perhaps these last four years had made her mature.

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This should be something wonderful, but Sakuta couldn't feel
completely happy. She still didn't know how to face the situation she had in front of her.
yes.
There were too many things I couldn't understand.

I wasn't even sure if this was reality.

Since yesterday, Sakuta felt like he was wandering in the fog.
I wanted to better understand the current situation.

After taking the last bite of his soft fried eggs, Sakuta left the
table and took the telephone receiver.
Then he dialed the 11 digits he had already memorized.
It was the phone number of Rio Futaba. She had been his friend since the
high school
After two rings, the call was connected.
—Futaba, it's me. I'm sorry to bother you this early, but do you have a
moment?
Sakuta was trying to stay calm, but the urgency he felt in his...
inside it was hard to contain, and he spoke faster than he would have
liked.
Futaba cannot answer the phone at the moment.
To Sakuta's surprise, a male voice answered on the other side of the
telephone.
Please leave a message after the tone.
Sakuta recognized the voice immediately, a very familiar voice. It was his friend.
from high school, Yuuma Kunimi.
Why are you answering his phone?
Well, since you were the one calling, I thought it would be better to answer.

Sakuta was a little surprised.

Where is Futaba?

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He/She has gone to the hot springs.
Another unexpected response.
What?
Sakuta could not help but let out a sound of bewilderment.
—Te dije que se fue a las aguas termales —repitióYuuma con tranquilidad.
Did you all go to some hot springs?
You said before that you had gone to some with Sakurajima-senpai, so
We also wanted to try.
Yuuma explained in detail why they had gone.
Did you stay to sleep?
What else were we going to do?
I didn't expect you, with those thick eyebrows, to be cheating so
shamelessly, said Sakuta, surprised and scolding Yuuma.
How can that be considered deceit? - Yuuma laughed out loud,
without showing any signs of guilt.
Something seemed strange to Sakuta. He felt that he and Yuuma were not on the same page.
tuning.
And what about Saki? asked Sakuta, knowing that Yuuma did not
I joked with that name.
We broke up two years ago. Didn't you know? - replied Yuuma.
What?
Sakuta still had more questions.
—Sakuta, are you okay? You look a bit strange —said Yuuma, still laughing,
thinking that Sakuta was joking.
Are you saying that you are going out with Futaba? asked Sakuta, with the
racing heart.
Isn't it obvious? - replied Yuuma.
Are they really dating? Sakuta's voice trembled.

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-Yes.
Sakuta felt his mouth dry.
When did it start?
Sakuta only managed to ask the question.
Last autumn, after I finished a training. That answer
Are you satisfied?

—...
Sakuta couldn't say anything. His mind was a mess. The words of
Yuuma was left completely confused.
By the way, it turns out that Sakurajima-senpai is actually Touko Kirishima.
While Sakuta remained stunned by confusion, Yuuma changed.
casually on the subject, something that Sakuta had also wanted to ask. But
he was still too disoriented to respond.
Sakuta took a deep breath and asked carefully:
Do you think so too?
I didn't see your performance, but I know you announced it on stage yesterday. Now it's
on the internet.

What did Futaba say about that? asked Sakuta, gripping the phone.
with strength, feeling the tension growing in his body.
She said: "It seems that Azusagawa will have fewer opportunities to see
Sakurajima-senpai from now on. What a pity.
Sakuta listened attentively, absorbing every word that Yuuma said.
Think it over. Sakurajima-senpai's work will become busier.
from now on.
But what he heard was the last thing he wanted to hear, what he did not want to accept.

So Futaba also believes in what Mai said, murmured Sakuta.

In other words, she also believed that Mai Sakurajima was Touko Kirishima.
Although they had already talked several times about how that was impossible.

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Oh, he's back. I'll let him answer the phone, said Yuuma, followed.
by the familiar sound of voices in the distance:

–Sakuta is calling. –What is he talking about? –I don't know.

What’s happening? —Futaba's voice was heard on the other side of the phone.

Sakuta didn't know where to start.

Mai had announced that she was Touko Kirishima.
Akagi had received a message from another world.
Kaede was at home.
At the same time, Sakuta had received a call from 'Kaede'.
Yuuma was dating Futaba.
Too many strange things were happening.
Sakuta's mind was a mess.
Even the person I thought I could trust to ask for help, Futaba,
Now she was involved in a strange situation. Was it okay to consult him?
Sakuta initially wanted to talk to the Futaba he was not dating.
Yuuma, who didn't believe that Mai was Touko Kirishima. But now, Futaba
On the other side of the phone, I was dating Yuuma and thought that Mai was
Touko Kirishima. Sakuta didn't know what to say to her.

—Azusagawa? —Futaba asked upon noticing his silence.

—Futaba.
If you have something to say, say it.

The Futaba I know is not dating Kunimi.

—...
Do you think this is a kind of Puberty Syndrome?
In the end, Sakuta chose the simplest question.
Are you still stuck with that Puberty Syndrome problem?
You will turn twenty next week,

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Yes.
On the living room wall, the calendar had a large red circle.
around April 10, with the inscription 'Onii-chan's Birthday!'
written in large letters by Kaede.
Sakuta tried to ask something else, hesitating.

-But you, the one I know, really...

However, Futaba's serious voice interrupted him.
Does it bother you that I'm dating Kunimi?
Of course not, I fully support him.
I'm glad to hear that...

Although she said it, Futaba's tone still sounded a bit uncertain.

In high school, I already thought that you two should be together.

Without a doubt, that was Sakuta's honest feeling. But at the same time,
I knew that at that moment it was impossible... because Yuuma already had a girlfriend.
And as far as Sakuta knew, they hadn't broken up.

Oh, I see...
Finally, Futaba seemed to believe what Sakuta was saying, and her voice softened.

—Did he play?
What?
Are you happy now?
—...
Futaba took a sharp breath, followed by a brief silence.
Sakuta could easily imagine what Futaba was doing during that silence.
She probably looked at Yuuma, who shared the room with her, and
Yuuma probably smiled at her.
I am really happy.
Futaba's shy tone confirmed Sakuta's assumption.

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With her saying that, there was no way for Sakuta to continue.
insisting that something was wrong in that situation. Even if he said it,
they probably wouldn't accept it.
Instead, he might worry that there was something wrong with him.
All of this was predictable.

—Azusagawa? Is that all you wanted to say?

One more thing.
Go ahead.
I wish both of you a lot of happiness.
Thank you... Do you want me to pass him the phone?

No, don't worry. Sorry to bother you.

After that, Sakuta hung up the phone.
—...
After putting the receiver back in place, he remained still for a moment.
The mystery had multiplied after that call. More questions arose.
they were accumulating.
However, Futaba's words reminded Sakuta of something.
Thinking about it, she mentioned once that she dreamed of going on a date.
with Kunimi...
Dijo que se sentía como si estuviera saliendo con él en su sueño.
That happened on Christmas Day last year. On that day, many young people
they published about their 'future dreams', which caused an overload in the
servers. This incident attracted a lot of media attention and was a topic
burning until January.
During that time, Kaede also mentioned that she dreamed of being back.
Kaede.
Sakuta had also dreamed that Mai announced she was Touko Kirishima.
And now, the three dreams had come true.

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Could this be what is referred to as 'the rewritten reality'...?
What are you talking about? -Kaede came out of the bathroom, listening to the murmur of
Sakuta.
I don't even know what I'm talking about.
If what the message from the other world said was true, the cause must be Touko.
Kirishima.
Because there was information about it.
Yesterday, Sakuta had not understood the importance of the matter.
But now, he felt that he had to stop it as soon as possible.
In the other world, Sakuta described the situation as 'a reality that
was being rewritten." However, now he felt that the situation was
even more serious than that.
Because the reality in her memories was already beginning to crumble.

Suddenly, a wave of anxiety washed over him.

He felt restless.
Sakuta wanted to escape that situation as soon as possible.

Onii-chan, you are working at the family restaurant this afternoon, right?

It seems so.
Sakuta responded distractedly.
—Then, let's bathe Nasuno this morning.
Yes...
Sakuta almost accepted out of inertia, but then remembered that he had something to do.

No, I'm sorry, I have to do something before going to work.

Okay, then I will bathe Nasuno.
Nasuno whined at his feet.
Sakuta realized that there was something he needed to verify for himself.

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He had to make sure that Kaede and Futaba really existed in the
same time.

2
That day, Sakuta left the house shortly after 9 in the morning.
—Take care, Onii-chan! —Kaede, carrying Nasuno who was at
just about to be bathed, he cheerfully said goodbye.

Upon leaving the apartment, Sakuta was greeted by a bright blue sky.
There wasn't a single cloud in sight.
The spring sky felt clear and refreshing.
However, Sakuta's heart was filled with clouds. The contrast was so
marked that Sakuta felt that this blue sky was not real.
Looking up at the sky, he felt dizzy, as if he was about to lose.
the knowledge. He quickly lowered his head.
So—
Hello, Onii-chan!
A voice full of life called him.
When he looked up, he saw a familiar face waving at him from the
the other side of the street, in front of another apartment building.

Hirokawa Uzuki Era, the leader of the idol group Sweet Bullet. Until half a.
That year, she and Sakuta were attending the same university.

While waving her hand, she ran towards him.

How are you? I'm great!
Her smile shone so brightly that it rivaled the blue sky above.
Behind her came Nodoka Toyohama.
I'm fine, I guess.
Did you know? We finally did it!
They had a concert, didn't they? Kaede told me.

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—It was in the Budokan~!
But I remember you told me that they still had a long way to go to get there,
not?
At least half a year ago, she and Nodoka had said that.
—That was because we worked very hard, and the fans supported us. And how about you?
Are you there?
—Well, I am very happy to see you perform at Budokan, Uzuki.

It was a sincere feeling.

Yay!
Uzuki took both of Sakuta's hands and forced him to clap as a sign.
of celebration.
Anyway, congratulations.
Thank you!
Uzuki was full of energy, as if she were thanking her fans.
from the stage.
Congratulations to you too, Nodoka. You finally achieved your dream.
Sakuta also congratulated Nodoka.
—Yes, thank you.

However, Nodoka did not seem very enthusiastic. In circumstances

normally, she should be happier.
Why do you seem so upset?
Don't you know? Nodoka is a little upset. The announcement of our
the concert coincided with the revelation of Mai-san's identity. She stole
all the attention.
Uzuki whispered in Sakuta's ear.
Stop making things up!

But Nodoka heard it clearly and immediately denied it.

So, what is bothering you?

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I have been living with my sister every day, and I didn't even realize
I was too careless.
So you believe it, right?
—What to believe?

—That Mai-san is really Touko Kirishima.

What is there to doubt? My sister said it yesterday, in front of everyone.

"I saw the replay! It was an incredible performance!" exclaimed Uzuki with
enthusiasm.
But Mai-san has always said that it is not like that, right?

That is probably something that your agency or record label gives you.
asked to say.
Nodoka averted her gaze with a bored expression and started talking about her
own experience.
When I filmed a commercial, I was not allowed to reveal that it was me until
that the version was released in which my face appeared.

—... Yes, Mai-san also mentioned the same at some point.

Sakuta could understand it; it was a common rule in the industry.
entertainment.
But it was still hard for him to accept it. What made it harder to accept was how
Everyone seemed to believe that Mai was Touko Kirishima. That made Sakuta feel
felt very uncomfortable. And that discomfort was increasing.
What’s happening? Do you think it’s a lie? Nodoka asked, noticing the
worried expression of Sakuta.
I don't know, I just find it hard to believe.

Why do you say that, Onii-chan? asked Uzuki, with a look

confused. If this were a manga scene, there would probably be a
large question mark floating above his head.
Didn’t you go there? Didn’t you hear my sister say it with your own
ears?

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—Yes.
So, why don't you believe it?
Nodoka looked at Sakuta in surprise, but there was also a slight trace of
anxiety and concern in their expression. And, of course, those feelings
They were directed towards Sakuta.
Uzuki observed between Sakuta and Nodoka, and then also started to seem.
worried. Her eyes seemed to ask: "Are you okay?"
"Are you okay?" he asked loudly.
For them, it was clear that the one behaving strangely
was Sakuta.
Sakuta felt a growing distance between him and them.
A distance that seemed within reach of the hand.
However, no matter how close he got, there was always a little
space between him and them.
The more he tried to get closer, the more distant they seemed.

To avoid this feeling, Sakuta changed the subject.

Oh no, I'm going to miss the train.

Ah, we must hurry too! We have to go to rehearsal!

Let's go, Nodoka!
-If we miss the train, I'll blame you- added Nodoka.
With that, the three hurried their pace, walking faster than normal.
As they headed to the station, Sakuta felt as if his feet did not touch the ground.
the ground. It was as if his mind and body were not connected. Not
he was able to find his usual rhythm while walking. The more he walked, the more
it was difficult for him to find it.
So, throughout the journey to the station, Sakuta followed behind.
Nodoka and Uzuki, observing their backs, thinking about how they used to walk.
normally, and wondering if all of this was really reality.

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3
During the way, the three of them began to run, and Nodoka and Uzuki almost
they managed to get on the train heading to Shinjuku.
After accompanying them to the ticket entrance of the Odakyu Line,
Sakuta climbed the stairs to the JR entrance. After passing his card and
enter, walked towards the platform and boarded the Tokaido Line.

After about 20 minutes, he/she got off in Yokohama.

He passed by a shopping mall that had just opened at 10 in the morning and
he bought a pudding. The pudding jar had a silhouette of a man
bet
Then, Sakuta headed to the platform, and the train arrived. He boarded the Yokohama Line.
towards Hachioji.
Kaede was at home, while the other Kaede was at her
parents.
To see this with his own eyes, Sakuta took the train, passing
through the stations of Higashi-Kanagawa, Ooguchi, Kikuna and Shin-
Yokohama, until you reach Kozukue Station.
After getting off the train, he walked straight along the main avenue.
for about ten minutes before turning onto a small street, where
he could see the apartment building where his parents lived.
Sakuta went up to the third floor, walked to the corner, and rang the doorbell.

After three seconds of silence:

"Who is it?" her mother’s voice was heard through the intercom.
It's me, Sakuta.
What brings you here? I'll open the door for you.

The intercom turned off with a faint static noise, and it was heard
light footsteps behind the door.
Then, the door opened.

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Onii-chan? Where is your key?
The one who opened the door was Kaede.

It was the Kaede that Sakuta knew. Her hairstyle, her tone of voice, and her attitude.
towards him... everything about her was undoubtedly the same Kaede as always.

—Onii-chan?
Seeing Sakuta in silence, Kaede looked a little surprised.
I left it at home,
Here you have a small gift,
Kaede while she was taking off her shoes.
—Incredible! Mom! Onii-chan brought pudding! —Kaede said cheerfully
while carrying the pudding box inside to show it to her mother.
We are going to eat it at 3 in the afternoon.
Why? Can't we eat it now?
Sakuta was listening to their conversation as he entered.

—Sakuta, why are you here? —asked his father, looking up from.
tablet where I read the news in the living room.
Is something happening?

-No, I just thought about going during spring break because

I will be busy when classes start.
Ah, I understand,
Sakuta wasn't sure if his excuse was believable or not.
—Sakuta, are you staying for lunch? —asked his mother.
No, I have something to do this afternoon.

Sakuta had heard from Kaede that she was going to work at the family restaurant.
from noon.
Do you have a date with Mai-san? - joked her mother with a smile.

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—More or less —Sakuta replied, going along with the joke. After all,
he could not say that he had come to see for himself the
the existence of Kaede. Even if I said it, they wouldn’t understand.

—By the way, onii-chan —Kaede intervened.

Yes?
Could you cover my shift next week?
Kaede didn't know what Sakuta was thinking, so she acted like
if everything were normal.

Are you going to the Sweet Bullet concert?

I am going to Hakone with mom and dad to a spa.
Kaede looked at the laptop on the table, where the homepage was displayed.
from an inn with hot springs.
And don't they invite me?

Didn't you already go to a spa with Mai-san at Christmas?

Can't I go more than once?
Anyway, I hope you can cover my shift.
It's okay, it's okay.
There was nothing special in their conversation. It was just a normal chat between
brothers. For Sakuta, it was a usual conversation with Kaede.
But precisely because it was so normal, it felt strange to Sakuta.
This morning, Sakuta had spoken with Kaede. They had breakfast together and
They washed the dishes together. Kaede even smiled as she said goodbye.
That is why Sakuta's reasoning was on high alert.
It was not possible for both versions of Kaede to exist at the same time.
But both seemed equally real.
In such a strange situation, Sakuta could not find an explanation.
logic that made sense to him.
I couldn't help but feel suspicious while watching Kaede.

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"Onii-chan? Why are you looking at me like that?" Kaede asked, confused by the
sudden silence of Sakuta.
It's nothing. Enjoy your trip to the hot springs.
Is that all you can say after thinking so much?
Bring me back some delicious local food.
Sakuta was forced to say that phrase.

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4
After having tea at his parents' house, Sakuta left. He returned about his...
he walked back to the Fujisawa Station.
He arrived at the family restaurant five minutes before his shift started,
and quickly changed into uniform to start working on time.
Sakuta worked as usual, greeting customers, taking them to
their tables, taking their orders, serving the food, collecting the plates
empty, handling payments at the register and preparing the tables for the
new clients. He repeated these tasks until lunchtime calmed down
and the restaurant became quieter in the afternoon, when the number of
clients decreased.
Sakuta took advantage of the calm time to refill the drinks in the area of
self-service.
—Azusagawa, take a break now —the manager told him as
Sakuta was organizing some empty boxes.

Understood,
kitchen before heading to the break room.
He entered the empty room and dropped onto a metal chair. On the
mesa, había algunos snacks que alguien había dejado. Justo cuando iba a
take them, someone came in through the door.

—Eh? Senpai, why are you here? —exclaimed Tomoe Koga, surprised.
see Sakuta.
He quickly tried to hide a large object that he was carrying behind him.
back, but it was too big for her small body. It was a bag
large and flat, the kind used to store suits.
Tomoe had recently graduated from Minegahara High School.
March, and in April I would start university. There was only one reason why
he would wear a suit.
You are showing that suit you will wear for the admission ceremony, aren't you?
Is it like that?

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I picked it up earlier because the store would already be closed by the time I finished my
Work! —protested Tomoe, annoyed.
Well, there you have it, why don't you try it on for me?
—No way! You'd definitely make fun of me saying that I look like I'm celebrating.
Children's Day or something like that.
Then I will have to see you at the royal ceremony. When is your ceremony?
of entry?
—Huh? You don't know?
Sakuta asked casually, but Tomoe seemed truly surprised.
Sakuta didn't understand why Tomoe was so surprised.
Why do you assume that I know when your graduation ceremony is?

After all, she had never said anything about it.

I will go to the same university!

—Huh?
Tomoe's words left Sakuta bewildered.
What does that 'huh?' mean?
Tomoe also seemed equally confused.
Aren't you going to attend an exclusive girls' university in Tokyo?
they accepted based on a recommendation, and I even gave you some Bluetooth headphones as a gift.

As a congratulation. There is no way I could be wrong about that.

I received your gift... but didn't I tell you that I decided to reject the recommendation?
After that, I enrolled in your university instead...
As Tomoe spoke, her face clouded over. Perhaps she realized that the
Sakuta's expression was just as confusing.
—Senpai, do you really not remember? —asked Tomoe seriously, her
expression reflected confusion, or perhaps even disbelief towards Sakuta.
But Sakuta was equally confused. He couldn't accept what Tomoe told him.
he was saying because it was very different from what he remembered.

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The Koga I know should be attending an exclusive university.
for girls in Tokyo this year.
—...
Tomoe did not reply, but seemed uneasy. Her gaze was filled with
concern for Sakuta, as if thinking that something was wrong with him.
—...
—...
Neither of them knew what to say.
The break room, filled with things, was immersed in an uncomfortable silence.
Ni Sakuta and Tomoe broke that tension.
Good afternoon!
It was a cheerful voice that broke the silence.
Sara Himeji entered with light steps, wearing a blouse and a skirt of
light colors that gave a spring-like feeling.
When she saw Sakuta and Tomoe, she smiled and entered the break room.
Good afternoon, Sensei! Good afternoon, Tomoe-senpai!
Good afternoon.
Good afternoon, Himeji-san.
Sakuta and Tomoe greeted her, although their voices sounded faint. Still
they had not overcome the uncomfortable atmosphere from before.

Sara quickly noticed that something was wrong and began to look between Sakuta.
and Tomoe.
What's wrong with you two?
It's okay. Right, Senpai?
Tomoe quickly tried to downplay it, perhaps giving Sakuta a
way out of the awkward situation.
But Sara was not going to let it go so easily.

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Really? It seems like there's something strange between you two...

He looked at Tomoe with distrust.

Nothing is happening between us, seriously.

Really? Well, if that's the case, I'm glad.

Interestingly, Sara didn't insist any further. Perhaps she thought she wouldn't achieve anything.

even if he tried. What he said next explained why he stopped doing it.
questions.
Oh, right, Sakuta-sensei! There's something very important I want to tell you!
Her face lit up with excitement as she abruptly changed the subject,
clearly anxious to share something with Sakuta.
Do you know what I saw in Enoshima yesterday?

What did you see?

I saw Yamada-kun and Yoshiwa-san on a date!

—...
Sara proudly bragged, but Sakuta did not react. He was not surprised by it.
absolute. After all, I already knew it.
But not in reality.
Only in a dream.
A principios de ese año, Sakuta había escuchado de uno de sus alumnos que
he dreamed of having a date in Enoshima with his classmate, Juri
Yoshiwa. Now, Sara said she had also seen them on a date in
Enoshima in its dream.
So... Yamada's dream and your dream came true, he murmured.
He draws for himself.
—Dream...? What are you talking about?
Sara seemed confused by Sakuta's comment.
Didn't you say it before? That you dreamed of going to Enoshima with your friends and saw
Yamada-kun and Yoshiwa-san on a date.

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—...
She listened with confusion, and now she seemed even more bewildered.

Beside him, Tomoe looked at Sakuta with growing concern in her eyes.
This made Sakuta feel uncomfortable.
As if an invisible force were imprisoning him, making it difficult for him to
to breathe.
I felt like I didn't fit in anywhere.
To break the awkward silence, Sakuta spoke again, with hope
that they could understand him.

Come on, don't pretend you don't know. All that about 'dreams that come true
'Reality' was very popular some time ago.
Sakuta tried to stay calm, but his words had a touch
undeniable frustration.
—Tomoe-senpai, do you know what he is talking about? —Sara asked.
—No, I don't know —Tomoe replied, shaking her head.
'That hashtag, '#dream', was trending on all social media. What is it like?
Don't they remember it?

Sakuta's tone became more firm, and the atmosphere grew tense when
The expressions of Sara and Tomoe became serious.
—Tomoe-senpai, do you really not know about this? —Sara asked again.
I'm sorry, I don't know anything about it,
uncomfortable.
—...
Upon seeing her reactions, Sakuta was left speechless. He felt paralyzed,
as if the column that supported it had suddenly collapsed, and everything
your being was about to crumble.
Wait a moment! Do you really not remember the '#dream' that was
trend?

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Sakuta, unable to contain his frustration, approached them, raising his voice.
Tomoe and Sara exchanged worried glances, not knowing what to do.
I'm sorry, Senpai. I really don’t know what you’re talking about,
Finally, Tomoe.
So check your phones now. It's on social media.
Sara and Tomoe exchanged another glance before pulling out their phones and
search quickly.
—Sensei, there is no hashtag like that —said Sara.

—I didn't find anything either —Tomoe added.

Both showed Sakuta the screens of their phones to demonstrate
because they were telling the truth.

That's impossible...
The search results on their phones were not what Sakuta
I was waiting. There were no results with the hashtag '#dream', just some
vaguely related keywords.
Let me see your phone for a moment, said Sakuta to Tomoe, while
he was taking his device.

She wrote '#dream' and searched again.

However, the results remained the same: nothing.
Why... why can't I find it?
Sakuta looked again.
But of course, the results didn't change.
Senpai, are you okay...?
Sakuta looked up and saw that Tomoe was looking at him with concern. Sara
he also observed it in the same way.
Their voices felt distant to him.
Even though they were right in front of him, he felt as if they were several meters away.
of distance.

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Sakuta started to feel dizzy.
Senpai?
Her head started to spin.
—Sensei?
It felt as if her feet were no longer firmly on the ground.
—Senpai...?
The figures of Tomoe and Sara began to appear blurry.
—Sensei?!
The table and the walls also started to twist. It seemed that the ceiling
It was about to collapse, and Sakuta, along with the metal chair, fell to the ground.
The chair hit the floor with a loud metallic crash.
"Ah!" shouted Sara.
—Senpai! —Tomoe exclaimed, worried.
—Senpai, calm down!
Sakuta sat on the floor and raised his head.
He immediately saw Tomoe looking at him with anxiety.
At that moment, Sakuta finally realized that he had fallen.
I'm fine. It was just a little inconvenience...
He waved his hand, trying to calm them down.
-How can you be okay after a fall? You should go home if you
you feel bad.
I'm going to call the manager,
of rest.
—Senpai, you have to go home and rest today —Tomoe insisted once.
more.
And at that moment, Sakuta started to agree with her.
I'm sorry, Koga. I'm going home.

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If he stayed here longer, he thought that his mind could really
collapse.

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Senpai, be careful on your way home.
And don't go anywhere else.
With those words of warning, Sakuta left the restaurant. However,
even after having left, he still felt that his feet were not on the ground
firm.
It was like walking among the clouds, without any sense of stability.
The streets leading to the station, which I had traveled so many times before,
They seemed wrapped in an unknown fog. Although this was the city in
the one he had lived for several years, Sakuta felt as if he were
in a foreign country.
Era como si hubiera tropezado en un mundo que no conocía.
At that moment, Sakuta recalled a message from his other version of himself,
out of this world

Stop Touko Kirishima.

Before reality is rewritten.
Now, after everything that had happened, Sakuta finally understood
what those two phrases meant.
Mai had declared herself as Touko Kirishima, Kaede had appeared in her.
house, but Hana Kaede had not disappeared. Yuma and Futaba were
leaving, and Tomoe would attend the same university as Sakuta.
And not only that.

Even the phenomenon of "dreams that come true," which had played
with Sakuta, had disappeared. Of course, I expected it to disappear, but not
in the sense of being erased from everyone’s memory.
There were so many things that did not match reality that Sakuta
he knew, or rather, reality had become strange for him.

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If Touko Kirishima was the cause of these strange events, then Sakuta
I really should have stopped her. Trapped in such a surreal situation, I had no
another option is to find her and confront her directly.
But the real problem was that Sakuta didn't know who he really was.
Touko Kirishima. At first, he thought the girl dressed as Santa Claus
with a miniskirt was Touko, but it turned out to be someone else. Nene Iwamizawa
it was not Touko Kirishima.

I guess I should ask Fukuyama's girlfriend...

It had been Touko Kirishima for almost a year. She was the only clue that
Sakuta had.
Unbeknownst to him, Sakuta started to run.
He was running through the busy streets from the restaurant to the station...
Was it to find Touko Kirishima?
Or to escape from the restlessness that consumed him?

Not even Sakuta knew. But he knew where he had to go.

He ran towards the pedestrian bridge that led to the JR Fujisawa station.
In a corner of the station, filled with coin lockers and small
kiosks, there was a public phone that was dark green-yellow that no one
he never used. Sakuta picked up the receiver, inserted a coin, and dialed the
number that he/she knew by heart.

Who is it?
A male voice answered. It was Takumi Fukuyama, classmate.
of Sakuta.
Sakuta immediately realized that he had dialed the number
wrong.
It's me, Azusagawa.
—Oh, it's you! I saw it was a telephone booth on the caller ID.
calls and I thought it could be you. What's happening?

Sorry, I dialed the wrong number. I meant to call Iwamizawa.

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Apparently, Sakuta was more confused than he thought. Realizing
this made him want to laugh.
—Huh? Are you okay? How could you make a mistake?

I'm going to hang up and call her now.

-Don't worry. It's here with me. I'll pass you the phone.
Sakuta heard Takumi calling: —Nene.
What do you want? Nene's voice sounded a bit annoyed on the other side of the line.
auricular
Do you know who Touko Kirishima really is?
—Huh? Isn't she your girlfriend?

Her voice sounded resigned.

I feel like a clown. I can't stand it.

Although his tone was calm, his words were intended to ridicule.
Sakuta.
But Sakuta didn't have time to exchange sarcasms with her now.
Whatever it is, no matter how small, do you have any other information?

Why don't you ask your girlfriend directly?

Sakuta insisted, but Nene, sounding irritated, ignored his question.
Did you not once say that you gave everyone Puberty Syndrome like
a gift?
Maybe it was like that.

What do you mean by that?

What else? I listened to the song by Touko Kirishima, and then I got infected.
of Puberty Syndrome. Isn't that the reason?
Nene's tone suggested that the whole matter was of no concern to him.

At that moment, I might have just wanted to feel special.

She laughed, a bit self-critical.

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So, you mean to say you don't know anything more?
No.
...
At that moment, Sakuta's last hope faded away.
But even so I want to thank you. Thanks to you, my Puberty Syndrome.
he/she was cured.

—It's not necessary.

Should I return the phone to Takumi?

No, it is not necessary.

All right then. See you later.

He hung up the call without hesitation.

Sakuta left the receiver in its place, listening to the ringtone. He gave himself
he said that his hands were shaking.
Nothing that I had said to anyone made sense.
I couldn't find a solution.
Her mouth was dry.
His breathing was ragged.
The noise of the crowd around him sounded distant.
But the beating of his heart echoed in his ears, so loud that it seemed
that his chest was going to explode.

His body reacted with fear.

Sakuta had felt this before.
No one understands me... just like that time.
That time I was in my third year of high school.
Nobody believed in the existence of Puberty Syndrome back then. Sakuta
I was completely isolated.

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And now, it was the same. Their understanding of reality was different from that of
the others. I was alone in this world.
With trembling hands, Sakuta picked up the receiver once again.
Akagi was with me yesterday. She definitely...
When Mai declared herself as Touko Kirishima, even Akagi was surprised.
He seemed as skeptical as Sakuta. They shared the same perspective.
Sakuta dialed his phone number.
But her hands trembled so much that she pressed the wrong button.
For the first time, she made a mistake while dialing and took a little longer to press the
new button.
Finally, he managed to dial the correct number.
His hand holding the receiver trembled more and more. To prevent it from
fell, Sakuta gripped tighter, which only made his tremors
will worsen.
The call connected quickly.
—Akagi! —Sakuta shouted into the receiver.

However, the response she received was:

The number you are calling is not active. Please check the number and
try again.
A cold and mechanical voice.

Sakuta thought he had probably dialed the number wrong again, so

he tried once more.
Once again, the call connected quickly.
The number you are calling is not active. Please check the number and
try again.
But the same robotic voice received him.
—...
Sakuta stopped thinking.

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With a blank mind, she dialed Akagi's number again.
But the same automated voice repeated the same message.
He checked the number again. It was the correct one. There was no way that it
Will remember badly.

Pero la llamada no se conectaba. Era un número fantasma.

A sharp pain pierced Sakuta's stomach.
It was as if someone were twisting his insides.
The pain was so intense that he could barely stand.
Sakuta leaned on the phone, holding himself up with one hand.
Yano had no one to turn to.
He took out his wallet, ready to gather the coins he had put in the
phone.
At that moment, a small piece of paper fell, hidden among the
bills.
—...
Sakuta, as if guided by something, slowly reached out and took it.
There was something written in his handwriting. It was a phone number that he himself
had written.
Of course, Sakuta knew whose number that was.
I had obtained it two years ago.
I knew to whom it belonged, I knew its name.
However, Sakuta had never called that number before. That person
he hadn't called him either. During the last two years, they had only been
communication by letters.

Sakuta introduced the coins he had left into the phone.

Then, very carefully, he dialed the number he had not dialed in
a long time.
He did it with extreme precision, fearful of making a mistake.

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At the same time, I inhaled deeply, again and again...
After pressing the buttons, the phone started ringing.
First ring: nobody answered.
—...
Second bell: still unanswered.
—...
After the third bell, someone answered.
—Hola.
A voice he remembered came from the earpiece.
How much time has passed. Sorry for calling you out of the blue. I am Azusagawa.

Sakuta didn't think about what he should say. He simply let the words
that arose in her mind flowed.
The person on the other side chuckled softly, perhaps amused by the strange
phrase by Sakuta.
As I imagined, Sakuta-kun and I were destined to
to meet us.
The voice said in a playful tone.
But Sakuta did not understand.

-... Destined?
So he asked.
The response arrived immediately.
Look behind you.
The voice did not come from the receiver.

I was coming directly behind Sakuta.

—...
Like a puppet on strings, Sakuta turned mechanically, with a
a feeling of disbelief filling his mind.

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When he turned around, he saw a high school girl. The image left him
without words.
He was wearing the uniform of Minegahara High School, standing not very
far from where Sakuta was.
Their gazes met, and she smiled with a joyful sparkle that she couldn't
to contain.
Sakuta knew her.
He was someone very important. But she had kept it deep down in her
memory for a long time.
In one of Sakuta's most difficult moments, he went to the beach.
Shichirigahama. There he met a high school girl.
That girl was the one who helped him get through those dark moments... and also
he was her first love.

Now, that girl was right in front of him. She looked exactly like the
I remembered.
Instinctively, Sakuta opened his mouth, trying to call her by her name.
—Ms. Shoko....
I wanted to say it.

But no words came out.

—Why...?
He/She barely managed to murmur a few words.
Because I still want to attend Minegahara High School.
She said timidly, but with evident joy.
Upon seeing her smile, Sakuta finally understood everything that was in front of him.

Today I went to the high school for a moment... to explain my situation to

the teachers before the classes begin. You know, about the
heart surgery that I had.

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Placing a hand on his chest, Sakuta finally understood: this is not
It was the same Shoko he met in Shichirigahama.
She was the girl who had moved to Okinawa.
He realized that that girl had managed to graduate from school.
middle school, and that this spring her dream of becoming a student
the high school had become a reality.
Ah, by the way, what do you think of my uniform? Does it look good on me?

He said while posing cheerfully.

—Makinohara!
Sakuta couldn't contain his emotion and shouted his name loudly.
Upon hearing Sakuta call her name, Shoko seemed surprised by a
moment.
However, that surprise quickly turned into joy.
immense.
—It's me, Sakuta-kun!
He responded enthusiastically.

Don't worry, everything will be fine with me.

... What do you mean by 'well'?
Let's go see Touko Kirishima together.

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April 3rd, a Monday.
Sakuta was holding the steering wheel of the car, driving at 100 kilometers per hour.
on the Tomei highway heading south. It had been about an hour
that had crossed the border between the Kanagawa and Shizuoka prefectures,
and he had just passed the city of Fuji. Almost two hours had passed.
since they left Fujisawa.
The trip had not been boring at all thanks to the beautiful scenery with
views of Mount Fuji and the presence of a high school girl sitting on
the passenger seat.
How is Nasuno-san? Is he still doing well?

The one who was talking while eating a Pocky was Shouko, the girl with whom he...
had reunited the day before. He offered him another Pocky, bringing it closer to the
Sakuta's mouth.
After chewing it, he replied:
It's okay. He wakes me up every morning by stepping on my face.
—And how is Hayate-kun? —she asked.
It's also good. He/She has grown a lot. I'll show you some photos later.
Shouko spoke enthusiastically as her gaze fixed on the posters.
blues and whites of the road.
Can we stop at the service area on the way back? I want to buy you a
I remember my dad and my mom.
—Okay, but... aren't you going to tell me where we are going? —asked
Sakuta, who was still holding the wheel. In reality, he didn't know the destination. Shouko
I hadn't told him/her.
—That's a secret until we arrive —she replied playfully,
touching their lips with a Pocky in an exaggerated manner.

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The only one who knew the destination was Shouko. Since they left Fujisawa,
Sakuta had let her take care of the GPS. Her phone served as
guide during the journey.

Sakuta took a quick glance at the map on her phone's screen,

but from his seat it was impossible to distinguish the exact location.
So, can I at least ask why you're wearing the uniform?
I thought this would be more effective for you, Sakuta-san,
smile.
Shouko, who was wearing the Minegahara high school uniform, did not
It didn't matter how much I looked at her, she looked just like the "Shouko-san" from his first.
love.
—Cash? Rather, you have me a bit confused. The 'Shouko-san' of
back then she was older than me, but now the 'Makinohara-san' of now is
smaller, Sakuta replied with an ironic smile. However, his words
they couldn't be more sincere.
In the past, the high school girl who was older than him would have followed
her journey to becoming a university student or a worker. And yet, here
Shouko was sitting in the passenger seat of her car, like a
younger high school girl than him.
While she wore the same smile as before, she watched him with a
warm gaze while he held the steering wheel.
Sakuta seems a bit more mature now,
—Well, now I can even drive —he replied.
By the way, the reason I wear the uniform is because it is the outfit.
a high school student's formal —Shouko said.
So, are you taking me to a serious place where there is a code of
clothing? You said yesterday that I should dress appropriately —she remembered
Sakuta.
He wasn't wearing a formal suit like the one he had worn at his ceremony.
entry to the university, but she had put on a jacket over the t-shirt,
as it had been instructed. It was a casual but presentable outfit.

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It looks very good on you, Sakuta-san,
So, we're going to see Touko Kirishima, right? asked Sakuta.
That's right,
We're bringing a gift,
In the back seat, there was a bag of cookies shaped like doves.
famous "Hato Sabure". Shouko had prepared them as a gift for Touko
Kirishima.
—Yes. Ah, at the next highway exit, please take the ramp to
"Exit," said Shouko.
It seemed they were approaching their destination without any problems.

The car left the highway and continued its way south along the
national highway.
During the first ten minutes, the green landscape, with small houses
scattered among the tea fields, continued unchanged. A scene
calm and relaxing.
After driving for another twenty minutes, they began to appear.
large buildings that looked like factories.
Five minutes after passing by a factory of a famous brand of
drinks known for their tea, the landscape in front of them changed from fields to
city.
"On the next one, turn left," said Shouko, checking the map on her.
smartphone.
Understood, Sakuta replied as he turned left, just as he
he indicated to him.

So, Shouko leaned forward, pulling her back away from the seat,
looking out the driver's side window. It seemed that I had found
what I was looking for.

—Stop at that flower shop over there, please —he said while pointing at the...
establishment sign.

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Sakuta checked that there were no cars coming from the opposite direction or
behind them, and parked the car in the florist's parking lot.
He put on the handbrake and turned off the engine.

I won't take long, so wait in the car, Sakuta-san.

Without waiting for a response, Shouko opened the door and got out of the car. Sakuta
saw them enter the store, greeting the counter with a "Hello."
Soon after, Shouko returned just as she had promised.
Sorry for the wait.
He sat down again in the passenger seat, and in his hands he held a
bouquet of flowers.

There was nothing strange about stopping at a flower shop, but what
What caught Sakuta's attention was the type of flowers she was carrying.

The oranges are marigolds, the long white ones are wallflowers, the colored ones are...
light purple are sweet peas, and the yellow ones are freesias —said Shouko,
without Sakuta having asked her, explaining in her usual tone.
Each flower was vibrant and beautiful in itself, but when all together in
a single branch, it seemed they had a clear purpose, that the flowers expressed
without the need for words.
Probably, many Japanese people would have the same impression upon seeing him.
simple view.
It looked like a funeral bouquet...

Sakuta's gaze inadvertently shifted from the flowers to the profile of

Shouko, who was fastening her seatbelt.
—Here, turn right —said Shouko, looking ahead while pointing.
the address.
Understood, replied Sakuta, without asking any more questions, turning on the
motor and starting the car.
They drove in silence for about fifty meters, when finally
Shouko murmured with a calm voice:

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—We just arrived at the destination, I will tell you everything when we get there.
Okay,
with the car in front, lightly pressing the accelerator.
Approximately five minutes later...
"It's here," Shouko said, and Sakuta stopped the car in the parking lot.
an old temple that seemed laden with history.

2
They crossed the imposing double gate together, with Shouko by his side,
Sakuta stepped on the temple grounds. There were no other people in sight, and the
the enclosure was filled with a silent and solemn atmosphere.
Primero, ambos ofrecieron sus respetos en el salón principal del templo.
When they finished, Shouko said: "It seems to be this way," and started to
walk. Sakuta followed her to the back of the temple.
What was seen in the direction they were heading was a cemetery.
At a nearby spring, they filled a bucket with water. Sakuta carried it while
I followed Shouko, listening only to the sound of her footsteps among the
ordered tombstones and the water splashing inside the bucket.

I could feel a slight tension in Shouko's back as she walked.

in front of him.
Sakuta also, unconsciously, took a deep breath, trying to
calm the nervousness that I felt.
Eventually, Shouko stopped in front of a tombstone.
Without saying anything, he seemed to silently confirm something before whispering.
gently
It seems that this is the place.

"It seems... is this your first time here, Makinohara-san?"

asked Sakuta.
Yes,

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The names, engraved from right to left, corresponded to different
generations.
And on the far left, the most recent, was engraved the name of a
person.
The age of that person at the time of their death: sixteen years.
The date of his passing: December 24th, four years ago.
His name: Touko Kirishima.
He passed away on Christmas Eve, four years ago, he began to speak
Shouko, in a calm voice.
She was run over when she was going to see a friend...
—...
They quickly took her to the hospital in an ambulance, but she never
he regained consciousness... —he continued.

—...
They found a donor card in his belongings.
I didn't need to hear the rest. I knew what was coming.
That's why, Sakuta patiently waited for Shouko to finish.
While I was observing the name "Touko Kirishima" engraved on the
registration...
—Touko Kirishima fue quien me donó su corazón —dijo Shouko.
It was something I had anticipated as soon as they arrived at the place.

—...
But when he finally heard it come out of Shouko's mouth, he didn't know what to do.
to say. His heart didn't know how to react. He was confused.
They had come to see Touko Kirishima today, only to find out that she had already
deceased. And also, to know the truth: that she had saved Shouko
instead of Sakuta or Mai.

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Touko Kirishima, whom I had always considered a stranger, had
she was connected to her life much more than he thought. And not just with
hers, but also with Mai's and Shouko's.
The sudden fact left him disoriented.
"Do you remember when I talked to you about this before, Sakuta-san?" she asked.
Shouko.
—...
With a glance, she asked him what he was talking about.

I told you that in all the futures I have experienced, there was never one.
artist named "Touko Kirishima".
I remembered it perfectly.
Yes, it was before you moved to Okinawa.
Shouko nodded silently.
—Now I think it's because in those futures, the heart I received was yours.
or Mai-san's.
Shouko's eyes, fixed on Sakuta's, conveyed something beyond the
Words. Something that Sakuta understood perfectly.
So, you mean that because we changed the future, 'Touko was born?
Kirishima from the video sites?
Doesn't it make sense if you think about it that way? - replied Shouko.

But she is already dead. On Christmas Eve four years ago.

The numbers engraved on the tombstone did not lie.

Touko Kirishima started to become famous about two years ago, right?
It's strange, isn't it? I don't think it's a ghost or anything like that.

That's why I invited you to come here today, Sakuta-san. I wanted to know more about the
the person who gave me a future, Touko Kirishima —said Shouko, with a
serious look.

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The expression in her eyes reflected not just gratitude. There was also a
mixed feeling of guilt. It was a gentle smile, but loaded with
sadness, a kind of laughter between tears.
I thought you would feel the same way too,
Even in the things you say, you're resembling 'Shouko-san', really.
Sakuta commented.
Shouko smiled at Sakuta's observation.
But soon, the smile disappeared from her face. Her eyes moved towards
the back, towards the entrance of the cemetery.

Sakuta, al oír pasos, se dio la vuelta. Vio a una mujer caminando hacia ellos
with a cube in hand and flowers inside. He seemed to be around forty years old.

The woman, noticing Sakuta and Shouko, inclined her head in a slight greeting.
Sakuta and Shouko responded with a slight bow.
—Tú eres… ¿Shouko Makinohara, verdad? —preguntó la mujer con cautela.
Yes. I am Shouko Makinohara,
Thank you for coming from so far to visit Touko. I am her mother.
The woman bowed her head again, deeply, to greet Shouko.
"On the contrary, thank you very much for responding to my letter," said Shouko.
nodding their head in sign of gratitude.
The 'thank you' that came from Shouko's lips had an immense weight, loaded
of deep and powerful meanings.
That's why Sakuta didn't feel the need to say anything. There wasn't any space either.
to do it. A slight tension floated between Shouko and Touko's mother.
It was clear that both were being cautious, measuring the distance between
them. Despite that, the air that surrounded them had a warm tone.
There was a mutual kindness between them, a delicacy in the way they treated each other.
mutual.

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Thank you for the beautiful flowers. I'm sure Touko will be too.
happy —said Touko's mother.
After visiting Touko's grave with her mother, Sakuta and Shouko
They were invited to Touko's house. Touko's mother suggested: —It's not
moment to stand here talking—, and that's how, in the car
of the rental that Sakuta was driving, they followed Touko's mother's car in
the journey to his house.
During the journey, in the car, Shouko explained to Sakuta what had happened.
happened until that day.
After the heart surgery, through an organization that
supports organ donation, sent a letter every month to the family
from my donor. I was telling them how I had progressed to the second year of secondary school.
without problems, how I had been able to go to the sea to play, how I had grown...
things like that —Shouko said calmly.
But at that moment, you still didn't know the name of the donor, did you?
No. I also didn't know if his family was receiving my letters. I understood.
it was difficult, given the pain they must have been feeling...
Even so, the fact that you kept sending letters every month
es algo muy propio de ti, Makinohara-san —comentó Sakuta con sinceridad.
Last month, I finished my entrance exams for high school and wrote
I have managed to get into the high school that I have always wanted.
I wanted to. I also told them that I would become the high school student.
that could never have been without the transplant operation.
Shouko's voice, while recounting her story, was filled with kindness.
Gratitude overflowed. Sakuta, upon hearing it, felt his heart warm.
and a knot of emotion formed in her throat.
Did you receive a reply to that letter?
Yes, I received a letter from her mother. She told me that she had read all the letters.
what I had sent them so far, and it was then that I knew that my

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the donor had been a first-year high school girl, Touko
Kirishima.
Sakuta already knew what was coming next. From that letter, he started
the correspondence with Touko's mother, what led them to that day.
Touko's mother's car veered off the main road and took a
side road. Sakuta also turned on the indicator and followed the vehicle.
After about five minutes, they arrived at a house with a tea farm and
a warehouse next to you.
As they got out of the car, a soft aroma of tea enveloped them.

"It smells amazing like tea!" commented Shouko, impressed.

As I wrote in the letters, our family is dedicated to tea cultivation.

Touko's mother responded as she guided them towards the main house.
Please, come in without worry.
"With your permission," said Shouko.

"With your permission," Sakuta repeated as he followed Shouko towards the

interior of the house from the spacious entrance.
They were guided to a reception room of about ten tatamis right upon entering, with
a beautiful tokonoma (a traditional decorative space) and a window that
It gave access to the warehouse and to a large patio, where they could easily park.
cuatro o cinco autos.
In a corner of the room, there was a Buddhist altar.
This is for you. -said Shouko while handing it to Touko's mother.
a cookie box in the shape of a dove.
Thank you for the detail. Touko loved them, so she will surely be happy.
---the mother thanked---. I'm going to make some tea, so please wait a little.
moment.
Could we say hello to Touko-san first? asked Shouko.
Of course.
When the mother left the room, Shouko and Sakuta knelt down.
in front of the Buddhist altar. They lit candles and placed incense on the

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burner. After Shouko rang the bell (a small bell
(Buddhist), Sakuta closed his eyes and clasped his hands in prayer.

This time, the prayer was longer than when they visited the grave.
The gratitude for having saved Shouko made Sakuta do it.
natural form.
Touko's mother returned with a tray of tea and first offered the
dove cookies at the altar in honor of Touko.
After that, Touko's mother served tea to Sakuta and Shouko.
Thank you truly for coming from so far to see Touko.
he said while nodding his head repeatedly.
No, I also wanted to see Touko-san. Thank you very much.
Shouko, tilting her head in the same way as Touko's mother.
I am very sorry I couldn't respond to your letters earlier,
mother, looking at the table with a look of apology.

No, I was very happy to receive a response. I always thought that

Maybe I was causing them discomfort,
At first... I couldn't do it, I just didn't have the mood... Still
Today, there are days when many memories come to me... But now I think that
It was good that my daughter helped someone as kind as you, Shouko.
chan.
Tears began to overflow from the mother's eyes.
Forgive me...,
Sakuta could only observe the scene. There was nothing he could say at that moment.
moment. Shouko was in the same situation. Both waited in
silence as time passed.
There's nothing wrong with what you did, Shouko-chan. I'm very sorry.
Ah, please drink the tea before it gets cold,
between tears.
Thank you, Shouko said, taking a sip.
It's delicious,

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--I'm glad to hear that --the mother replied, smiling as she turned back to...
to dry the tears.
Sakuta also took a sip. The tea had a mild aroma, a slight bitterness,
and a subtle touch of sweetness in the background.

Did Touko-san drink this tea every day? asked Sakuta, breaking his
silence for the first time since they entered the house.
Aella didn't really like it much, in fact,
smile, almost in a joking tone.
When I asked him, "Do you want tea?", he would usually say "no, thank you" with
frequency. That always caused arguments with my husband. He
I was bothering him and I said: "How is it that you don't want the tea that your mother
"Did you prepare?" the mother added with a soft laugh. Ah, speaking of him,
I regret that he is not here. As soon as he knew you were coming, he left saying that he was going.
to review the fields.
Sakuta could not say that he fully understood that situation, but he imagined
how the father of Touko must have felt facing Shouko, who now
He carried his daughter's heart. Seeing her probably reminded him in a way
painful that Touko was no longer there, that her daughter had once lived.
mother had mentioned it before: Shouko wasn't to blame, but seeing her,
surely Touko's memories were coming back strongly. Perhaps, to avoid
hurt Shouko as much as themselves, the father had decided not to
meet her.
It seems that I have been talking the whole time,
something sad.
Don't worry,
I came because I want to know more about Touko-san. Please tell me more.
he kindly asked him.
So, why don't you take a look at her room? I left it just like that.
how she was when she lived - said the mother, with a mixture of joy and
sadness on his face.
I know I should pick her up someday, but... -he added, almost as an excuse,
while getting up.

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Sakuta and Shouko followed her down the hall and went up the stairs.
At the end of the hallway, on the second floor, was Touko's room.
Come in, enter - said the mother, inviting them to come in.
Sakuta entered after Shouko. The room was rather simple, with a
desk and a bed. There weren't many pieces of furniture, which gave it a
sense of breadth.
Shouko, who was observing a small shelf on the desk, was
He realized something.

—Ah... —he exclaimed, pulling out a box of Blu-ray movie discs.

On the cover of the Blu-ray disc was the image of a person that Sakuta
he/she knew very well.

It was May.

Sakurajima Mai during her high school days.

The movie was a box office success that even Sakuta knew well.
The character that Mai played was a young woman with an illness.
cardiac.
It seems that Touko became a fan of hers after watching that movie.
Touko's mother also bought many fashion magazines,
while I was opening a large drawer under the desk, pulling out several magazines
with Mai on the cover. They were all in perfect condition, which demonstrated
how much he valued them. He had even carefully stored them in the
drawer.
Moreover, she really liked music,
drawer and directing his gaze towards an acoustic guitar leaning against the
mirror. It was something that had also caught the attention of Sakuta and Shouko.
in the room so simple.
It seems that he also wrote his own songs. He used the
computer for that.
But I don't see any computer in this room, Shouko said,
observing that, indeed, there was none in the room. There was only a

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pair of speakers at the ends of the desk, with the center completely
empty.
She lent it to a friend she was very close to. Now she has it.
- replied the mother.
Shouko intentionally looked at Sakuta, as if she wanted to say something.

Ah, I also have some photos that might interest you guys, said the mother,
changing the subject before Shouko could ask more about the
friend. The mother took a photo album off the shelf full of textbooks.
and dictionaries on the desk. He opened it on the table so that Sakuta and
Shouko, they could see you.

The first page showed a childhood photo of Touko, probably

taken during her kindergarten enrollment ceremony. In the image,
a little girl full of energy, wearing a nice school uniform, was holding hands
from her mother. On the next page, there were more photos of the kindergarten.
In one of them, Touko, in the same uniform, was next to another girl.
Touko was showing something made of origami to the camera with one hand.
extended, while the girl next to her was staring intently at a crane.
paper in the palm of his hand.
This girl is the friend I told you about earlier. They became close in the
kindergarten and since then they went to elementary school together,
high school and also to the preparatory school —the mother commented.

As she turned the page, just as her mother had said, photos appeared of the
ceremony of entry to primary school. Touko and her friend, with backpacks
schoolgirls with backpacks were standing together in front of the school entrance.
Every time they turned a page, the photos continued to show Touko and her
friends together: on a field trip to the aquarium in elementary school, at the graduation of
the high school smiling, or dressed up at the cultural festival, with makeup
identical in sports competition.
On every page, Touko always appeared next to that friend.
The more they advanced in the album, and the more they saw both girls grow,
more grew within Sakuta a feeling of disbelief.
There was something about Touko's friend that felt familiar to her. Her gaze was
I felt trapped by her.

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He thought that maybe it was just his imagination.

But as he watched how both were growing in the photos, Sakuta began
to realize that it was not a coincidence.
That friend of Touko looked very much like 'her'.

Sakuta's hands began to tremble as he turned the pages. His

the mouth felt completely dry.
When he saw the photo of the high school graduation ceremony, he
understood almost completely.
Sakuta knew the name of the friend who appeared next to Touko.
—This can't be... —he murmured, unable to contain his surprise, his voice
trembling without realizing it. He felt how the blood was leaving his face.
—Sakuta-san? —Shouko asked, leaning toward him with an expression
of concern.
I think I may have met her before.
The girl who was always next to Touko.
Faced with Sakuta's unexpected words, Shouko reacted with surprise,
exclaiming "Eh?". Even for someone like Shouko, who had seen
so many different futures, this coincidence was something completely
unpredictable.
Sakuta still couldn't believe it.
That's why, although he was practically sure, he used the word 'maybe'. To
turn that 'maybe' into an absolute certainty, Sakuta kept passing the
album pages.
What appeared was a photo of Touko and her friend already in high school.
The photo was probably taken in front of the house.
Touko, in her new uniform, was smiling and giving the peace sign.
camera. Her friend, with a resigned expression, also made the gesture, only
for accompanying her.

That expression... Sakuta recognized it.

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The half-up hairstyle also seemed familiar to her.
Even the mole under her left eye, which looked as if it were crying,
I had seen it before.
Although the girl in the photo looked a bit younger than how he knew her.
I remembered.
But when he saw that image of her as a high school student, he knew.
certainly.
—Miori... —he murmured the name of the person he met in the
university.
—Eh? Do you know Miori-chan? —asked Touko's mother, surprised.
due to Sakuta's reaction.
We're at the same university. - replied Sakuta, still immersed in a ...
a mix of amazement and confusion that overwhelmed him more than it did his mother
Touko.
After that, Touko's mother asked her some questions, and Sakuta them
she responded, but everything happened automatically, as if it weren't
completely aware of what he was doing. He was so surprised
that her mind seemed completely occupied by that single thought.
The true identity of 'Kirishima Touko' was someone completely
unexpected...
Someone very close...
It was Miori Mitou.

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In the end, although it was already past three in the afternoon, Touko's father did not
I had returned from the field, so I decided to leave Touko's house.
three thirty, thinking about the return time.
I'm very sorry. That man really...
Touko's mother frowned with an apologetic expression.
There's no problem. If it's not a bother, I will visit Touko again.
Shouko responded with a gentle smile.
—Yes, please do it. And this, if it seems good to you —said the mother, almost ready.
of crying, while handing Shouko a small paper bag. Inside
there was a large amount of tea.
Thank you very much.

And also... the mother offered something else to Shouko.

It was a notebook.
—¿Qué es esto...?
It is an exchange diary with Miori-chan, the girl I mentioned before.
I think it will help you get to know Touko better.

"Is it okay...?" Shouko's hesitation was conveyed to Sakuta, who was

at his side.
It was because he realized that the exchange diary contained the
Touko's deeper thoughts. He also understood that it was something
valuable for the mother.
Of course, only if it's not a bother.
I will take great care of it. I will return it without fail.

Sakuta took the tea bag, while Shouko received the exchange diary.
which was a lightweight notebook but with significant emotional weight.
"Well, it’s time to go," he said, tilting his head as a gesture of
agreement, and both Sakuta and Shouko got into the car.

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Before starting, Shouko made a polite bow to Touko's mother,
was outside waving goodbye. After waiting a good
Just in time to say goodbye, Sakuta started the engine.
He looked both ways and then slowly stepped onto the road in front of the house.
Little by little, he accelerated until he reached the legal speed.

There were no other cars either in front or behind.

For a while, the car moved silently along the road.

Meanwhile, Shouko in the passenger seat was watching attentively the
cover of the exchange diary that Touko's mother had given her.
Touko and Miori.
Their names were written by hand.
He did not try to open the diary to see the content. He was wondering if it was okay.
that she would look, and now, having received the diary, she remained undecided.

Finally, the car went out onto the national road, heading towards the
highway entrance.
As they moved forward, the houses became less and less frequent,
while the tea fields increased.
I think his mother trusted Makinohara-san and gave this to him. So,
maybe it's good for you to take a look at it —suggested Sakuta.

You are right.

Although she nodded with words, Shouko still hadn't opened the diary.
change, she carefully put it in her bag, as if she wanted to avoid that
it will wrinkle.

—Lo leeré con calma cuando lleguemos a casa.

I think that would be the best.
Sakuta's words echoed like those of someone who had given him a ...
future. It was better to receive it with gratitude.

His mother seemed like a kind person,

slightly off topic while looking ahead on the road.

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—Yes, definitely.
It was striking to see how her eyes filled with tears as
they were talking about Touko. Still, she tried to appear cheerful in front of Sakuta and
Shouko.
Perhaps because she had witnessed that scene, Shouko, who was sitting in
the passenger seat felt conflicted.
—...
She remained silent, sitting quietly.
—Makinohara-san, you did nothing wrong.
That is not necessarily true.
Shouko threw him a smile that seemed worried. Sakuta pretended not to.
to notice his gaze and continued driving.
Do you know, Sakuta-san, that the flutter of a butterfly could become
a tornado in a distant place?
Shouko stated it in a calm voice.
Are you referring to the butterfly effect? I already heard about it before Futaba.

—At first, even if it is a small change, it could lead to a big

transformation over time...
Shouko, turning her face towards the passenger seat window, continued
speaking in a low voice. His reflection appeared in the glass, showing his face
thoughtful.
Still, unless you are Laplace's demon, you cannot go back.
from the result to the original cause. That is to say, no one knows what the
cause... That's what Futaba said.
Although there was a Petit Devil nearby, unfortunately, Tomoe specializes
in calculations of the future.

That's why Makinohara-san did nothing wrong.

He reiterated his statement and Sakuta got in the car on the highway.

In response, Shouko said nothing more.

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They accelerated in the lane and joined the flow at a hundred kilometers per hour.

Are you okay, Sakuta-san?

—Well, in what sense?
I mean Miori-san, the one we talked about a moment ago.
It was sudden, so I'm surprised.
That was the sincere truth of Sakuta.
But this means that Miori-san is, without a doubt, "Touko Kirishima."
That's what I think.

Shouko nodded deeply at Sakuta's confirmation.

Earlier, you mentioned that you weren't very good at karaoke.

It was the day he met Miori. Upon hearing that the second social gathering
it would be at a karaoke, they decided to get back together.

Well, it's a typical argument of Miori.

It could be that while singing, their true identity is revealed.
She smiled slightly to disguise her thoughts.
If "Touko Kirishima" has re-written reality... then this situation becomes
to Miori-san.
If we believe in the message coming from another possible world, that would be the case. Without
embargo, when mentioning Miori as responsible, I didn't fully understand it.
What does Miori really want?
The reason behind her feeling was precisely what Shouko had
expressed.
I couldn't see what Miori really wanted.
I understand that wanting to sing with a friend's name can have
sense.
To not forget the existence of Touko. He wants his name to stay alive.
Sakuta nodded slightly to the reason that Shouko had expressed.

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But now they think that Mai-san is 'Touko Kirishima', and Mai-san herself.
has started saying that she is 'Touko Kirishima'.
Perhaps she rewrote reality because Touko was a fan of Mai-san in life.
It could be, but...
His words faded, pushed away by a feeling of
dissatisfaction.
You look unconvinced.
I don't feel that Miori has a strong will or conviction... never
I felt that from her.
Therefore, even if they told him that Miori was rewriting reality, he did not
I could accept that idea.
What is Miori-san really like?
It's like someone who always feels unreachable, as if they were
just at the edge of what you can reach.
Like a mirage?
That could be.
I thought Shouko's expression was very accurate, and I burst out laughing.

But, in a way, that clarifies things for me.

—What do you mean?
Miori-san is the type of person that Sakuta-san likes.
Shouko said this with a triumphant tone.
I haven't talked about that, my type is Mai-san.

—And then it's me, right?

Shouko smiled playfully, and Sakuta responded with a smile.
resigned.
Ah, by the way, we should stop at the service area.
So he turned the car to the left.

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First, Shouko took a selfie with the "Service Area" sign and
Then they looked for souvenirs in the store. Since it was a place famous for its
There was a wide variety of related products, and I didn't know which one to choose.
Shouko bought a rolled cake, while Sakuta chose a flan for
Kaede, who was waiting at home.
Then, Shouko invited him:
—Sakuta, let's eat that!
So they bought ice cream and went out. Shouko chose a matcha mix.
and milk, while Sakuta opted for the roasted tea flavor.
In the service area, there was unusually a space for dogs, and some
dogs ran happily under the sky that was darkening at sunset.
While observing this, Sakuta verbalized a thought.
We cannot do what we already did.
Even if we had the chance to go back and save Touko... no
He knew what would happen to Shouko. It was obvious that there were possibilities for a future.
in which he would not be saved.

Since the 'present' is what we have, I think that is impossible.

That's right.

It was as Shouko said.

The reason they were able to go back was that they were in the 'future'.
They had returned from the 'future' to the 'present'. But they could not go from the 'present' ...
to the past.
—So, it seems like I can only go see Miori empty-handed.
He brought the ice cream to his mouth. The toasted flavor of the tea spread throughout his mouth.
with every bite.
Are you going to read the diary too, Sakuta-san?

Sakuta thought about it for a moment, but then quickly shook his head.
to the side.

Better not.

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Can it be that when you look, you discover something?

Shouko asked with a slight concern.

That's fine.
Sakuta responded immediately. He didn't know exactly what he meant by
"Good." Even so, his stance towards Miiori was strangely clear.
Miori and I were thinking that it was about time we made ourselves
friends, since she was a 'potential friend'.
—Even if it's your fault that Touko Kirishima is dead?
If it were my fault that Kirishima Tokiko had died, I still want
being a friend of Miihou.

After finishing his speech, Sakuta stuffed the remaining ice cream cone into
the mouth.
Sakuta and Shouko left the service area around four thirty.
in the afternoon, when the western sky began to be tinted with a soft color
reddish
The car continued to advance smoothly on the Tomei highway.
speed of one hundred kilometers per hour, returning to Fujisawa at six and
media, approximately two hours later.
Before returning the rental car, Sakuta decided to stop in front of the
apartment building, where he planned to leave the gifts first that
had bought.
At that moment, he noticed a white van parked in front of the building.
opposite. It was a family vehicle. It was the car that Hanawa always used.
Ryouko, Mai's manager.
Apparently, Mai-san has just returned as well.
The last time they saw each other was after the music festival, when they
they were fired on the bus that served as a dressing room.

When Sakuta got out of the car, the back door of the van slid open and
Mai walked out with a quick step. She had probably seen him from the inside.

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of the vehicle. Without showing surprise, he approached it, but it was noticeable on his face
a slight discontent. The reason became evident immediately.
Why did you let Shouko-chan sit in the passenger seat?
before me?
While complaining, Mai took Sakuta's cheeks and stretched them.
It's not Sakuta-san's fault. It was me who asked him to accompany me today.
all day.
Before Sakuta could defend himself, Shouko intervened confidently.
Mai's eyes turned towards Shouko.
—...
—...
Their gazes met and an awkward silence ensued.
However, that only lasted an instant.
Welcome back, Shouko-chan.
Yes, I am back.
The atmosphere around him became lighter.
The Minegahara high school uniform looks very good on you.
Yes, I like it. It's a uniform that drives Sakuta-san crazy.
You say it with total confidence, Shouko-chan.
Mai smiled, rarely showing her discomfort at the growth of
Shouko.
At that moment, a voice called out to Mai from behind.

—Mai, I will leave the bags in your room.

She was his manager, Ryouko. She was trying to carry the suitcases that Sakuta
had taken out of the car towards the entrance of the building.

Oh, I'll do it myself. Ryouko-san, today you can go back and rest.

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I took a couple of steps towards the opposite building, but when turning towards
Sakuta and Shouko said:
—Shouko-chan, let's speak more calmly next time.
Yes.
—Y Sakuta, make sure to take Shouko-chan home.
I plan to do that, but won't you get angry about it, Mai-san?
Of course I will get angry.
With a smile, Mai took Ryouko's suitcase and, saying goodbye with a
small hand towards Sakuta and Shōko, entered the entrance. Their figure
disappeared quickly.
After that, Ryouko got into the driver's seat and said goodbye.
briefly about Sakuta and then started the car. He turned left at the
intersection and left immediately.
Now only Sakuta and Shouko were left.
Sakuta-san, you are definitely very loved.
Well, yes.
Mai behaved entirely normally.
-Except for her declaring herself to be Kirishima Touko, that was all.
normal.
So that has left you even more confused.
It's as if it were Mai-san, but it wasn't Mai-san.
Yes, although it's not Mai-san, there is something of her in that.

Shouko accurately described Sakuta's feelings.

In any case, it now depends on Mitou Miori.
That was true as well, just as Shouko said.
Therefore, Sakuta simply replied:
That's right.

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April 6. Thursday.
The weather is clear.
On that day, the university campus, located three minutes away on foot from the
Kanazawa Hakei station was wrapped in a fresh and filled atmosphere.
newness, ready to welcome first-year students.
The first-year students, who had just had their ceremony of
the day before, they were approached by the different clubs.
Last year was something like that too, right?

With a quick glance at the lively avenue, Sakuta hurried to enter

the main building.
On this first day of his second year, he only had an orientation of the
Department of Statistics.
When he was about to enter the classroom on the third floor, a cheerful voice greeted him.
from behind.
Good morning, big brother!
He recognized both the voice and the enthusiasm.

Although with some doubt, Sakuta turned around.

—I'm energetic today too!
With a dazzling smile, behind Sakuta, there was, like
I was waiting, Uzuki.

Why are you here, Zukky?

Because we have classes!
Didn't you leave the university a little earlier? To focus on the
activities of Sweet Bullet and your solo career.
I told you that I am going to do the three things: Sweet Bullet, solo artist, and university.
—answered Uzuki, confidently.

Sakuta did not remember that conversation.

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Uzuki had left the university last fall.
For the same reason that Sakuta had just mentioned.
Good morning everyone!
Without paying attention to Sakuta's confusion, Uzuki, true to her style, greeted.
cheerfully to the students around her as she joined a group of
girls who were gathered at the front. No one seemed to find it strange that
Uzuki was there. Everyone accepted her as something natural.
Leaving Sakuta behind, not understanding anything, he had no choice but to enter.
in the classroom.

So, when Takumi saw him, he gave a greeting.

Hey!
Sakuta sat down next to her.
What's happening?

What do you think of Hirokawa-san?

Takumi's gaze was directed towards the group of girls in front.

included Uzuki.
I think she is very pretty.
A carefree response.
Takumi also found nothing strange about Uzuki being in the
university. Like the rest of the students, he accepted it naturally.
Once again, reality had been altered. The world that Sakuta knew was
different.
Hey, Fukuyama.
—What now?
They say it's not right to say that another girl is cute when you already have one.
girlfriend.
Can you keep this a secret from Nene?
If you treat me to lunch next time.

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While exchanging jokes with Takumi, Sakuta couldn't ignore the
gazes of the other students. I felt the curious and deliberate interest.
It adhered to her skin. The reason was evident: the events that occurred at the festival.
of music from the first of April.
Hey, by the way, Azusagawa, did you know...

I didn't know that.

—Huh? What are you talking about?

—About the fact that Mai-san turned out to be Kirishima Toko, right?

Do you read minds by any chance?

There was a time when something like this happened temporarily.

—Really? That’s scary!

Takumi stepped back a little, covering his chest with his hands as if
it was protecting her heart. She seemed to think that the mind is
in the chest.
It's a joke.
I knew it,
At that moment, a white-haired teacher entered the classroom.
The talk ceased immediately, and the students who were standing sat down.
naturally.
Without much ceremony, the class began at the faculty of statistics.
the professor explained the second year approaches and what was expected of the
students.
From now on, specialized subjects will increase, so
those who did not pass the basic subjects of the first year, make sure
to do this course.
"Did you lose any credits, Azusagawa?" whispered Takumi.
I am not Fukuyama, so I didn't lose any.
I haven't lost any either, okay?

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The class at the statistics faculty was much shorter than expected,
lasting only thirty minutes instead of the usual ninety. Thanks to
So, Sakuta found himself free before eleven in the morning.
The other students were also starting to leave the classroom in groups, and among
They could be heard voices discussing among friends about which classes to take.

Now, for a period of about ten days, I had to choose the subjects.
what I would take in the semester. Unlike in high school, in university I had
to make your own schedule. He was staring intently at the syllabus, a
document with the descriptions of the classes in a language that does not
understood.
Even though I had already gone through this process twice, in the semesters of
First, it was something that turned out to be surprisingly complicated. Without
embargo, today, Sakuta's mind was not focused on the creation of his
schedule.
There was something more to do.

—Azusagawa, what will you do today?

Fukuyama has a date on campus with his girlfriend, as he always has.

dear.
Wow, so you have plans too, huh?
Takumi, upon hearing Sakuta's response, made a gesture of understanding.
as if I understood what was happening. Clearly, it was
mistakenly, but Sakuta had no intention of correcting it.
Well, I'm leaving.

Takumi grabbed his backpack and left the classroom before Sakuta.

A few minutes later, Sakuta also got up, put on his backpack.
shoulder and encouraged himself with a slight 'Come on.'
Sakuta left the classroom and began to walk around, looking.
some other classrooms of the main building. The orientations of the different
the faculties had already finished, and only a few students were left in
every class. Among them, the person I was looking for was not there: Miori.

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Going down the stairs to the second floor, he suddenly found himself with
someone I knew.
Ah, Senpai!
The person who greeted him, surprised, was Tomoe.
Beside him was another person that Sakuta also knew: the friend of
Tomoe, Yonayama Nana.
So you also study at this university, Yonayama.
—Huh? Again with that, Senpai? I told you that Nana-chan also approved.
Don't you remember?
Ah, yes, that's true, I think you mentioned it.
Although he didn't clearly remember that conversation, he decided to follow him.
current at that moment.
Ah, that’s it! Senpai, what’s your recommendation from the café? I’m going now.
to go with Nana-chan —said Tomoe.
I think the best is the elyokoichi don,
So let's try that today, what do you think? asked Tomoe to Nana, who
nodded slightly with his head.
In the morning, the café gets crowded, so they should hurry.
Wow, I didn't know that! Come on, Nana-chan, quickly.
Wait, Tomoe-chan! exclaimed Nana as she made a slight
reverence towards Sakuta before running after Tomoe, who was already going down the
stairs.
When her presence completely vanished, Sakuta murmured to himself.
same
Koga is really in this university, huh?
In her memory, Koga had been accepted into a women's university of
Tokyo through a school recommendation. However, "the perception
"de Sakuta" and "the reality before his eyes" did not match.

This must also be Miori's fault...

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What is my fault exactly? -A sudden voice echoed from behind.
from him.

Startled, Sakuta took a small breath in his place.

He turned slowly.
In front of him was the person he had been searching for: Miori.
-Miori, can I talk to you for a moment?
Just a moment?
Well, let it be a long chat then.
I can listen to you, as long as it's not a love confession.
Just at that moment, Miori's stomach growled.
It seems like you're hungry, how about we talk while we eat
something? —suggested Sakuta.

The cafeteria is full. It's better to buy something and eat it in the courtyard.

Miori started to walk quickly, without even flinching.

In the courtyard of the main building, there were some people already occupying tables,
but they found an empty bank with a table right in front of it. After
buy sandwiches and tea at the convenience store, Sakuta sat down in front
to Miori.
He opened the wrapper of his sandwich to calm his hunger. Miori, with a
big smile, also began to devour theirs with happiness.
The spring sun was shining on the courtyard.

On a rock in the artificial pond, a large turtle was sunbathing.

with peace.
The afternoon flowed calmly.

Hey, Miori...
What's happening?

This weekend, do you want us to rent a car and go somewhere?

place?

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Upon hearing Sakuta's proposal, Miori blinked twice in silence.
Then, a mischievous smile appeared on his face.
Don't you think that kind of proposal should be made to your girlfriend?

Sakuta felt stabbed by her words.

Mai-san is busy with her role as Kirishima Touko,
trying to justify oneself.
It's true, everyone is talking about it,
the bank next door, where four girls were looking at the screen of a
smartphone in the center of the table. In their conversation, which mixed laughter,
The names 'Kirishima Touko' and 'Sakurajima' were heard clearly.
May
If I can't go with my girlfriend, it's normal to invite a friend who got the...
license the same day as me, don't you think?

Is it normal even for a potential friend?

Miori smiled as she spoke.
--Where does friendship begin for you, Miori? --asked Sakuta, following her.
the current.
I think inviting another girl for a car ride when you have a girlfriend is
bad—Miori replied.
I asked you about the limits of friendship, not about the limits of the
infidelity.
Hey, Azusagawa-kun...
Miori changed the subject as if nothing happened, without giving Sakuta time to finish.
what I was saying.
What's happening?

Have you ever killed someone? he suddenly asked with the same
tone of voice that I had used until now.
Sakuta was left speechless by the sudden and out-of-place question.
—…

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--Yosi--Miori continued, without changing her tone--. It was when I was at
first year of secondary school, on Christmas Eve.

Her expression didn't change while saying it. She kept looking.
absentmindedly towards the pond where the turtle was sunbathing on a
rock.
That day I had made plans with a friend. While I was waiting at home, I received
a message to the phone. 'I'm going to stop by the store, do you need anything?' he wrote to me.
A curry bread,' I replied. Then I received another message: 'Curry bread
"I did it!" But no matter how long I waited, my friend never came home. I
I wrote 'where are you now?', but he didn't even read the message. In that
at that moment, my friend had already been run over by a car that ran the
traffic light
Miori maintained her same calm expression until the end, without moving,
like the turtle that remained motionless on the rock.
Do you think that if you hadn't ordered the curry bread, your friend wouldn't have
"Were you run over?" - asked Sakuta.
Well, I would have surely finished paying before, right?
Maybe. Or maybe not.
Sakuta couldn't know, since he wasn't there. The only thing he knew was that the
Miori's friend had died that day, run over by a car.
That friend... was Kirishima Touko, right? —Sakuta looked directly.
he told Miori clearly.
—…
Miori showed no signs of surprise.
So, you are the true identity of Kirishima Touko,
Sakuta.
Miori continued to show no notable reaction. There was none.
clear answer.
But then, her words proved Sakuta right.

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—Ayer recibí una carta —dijo Miori—. Era de la madre de Touko. Me
She said that a high school girl and a university student had come to visit her.
So, Azusagawa-kun...
What's happening?

You and I... cannot be friends.

Miori looked at him and smiled. It was a charming smile, one that could have
made the heart of any boy beat faster. But for Sakuta, that
smile seemed fragile, about to break. It was delicate and ephemeral, like the
Cherry blossom. A beautiful smile, but one that rejected everything.
The bell that marked the end of lunch rang.
Upon hearing it, Miori stood up silently.
"I have to go. I have work," he said with few words as
I started to walk towards the front door.
—Miori —Sakuta got up a little later and called her.
But Miori did not stop. She did not turn around.

Yano paid attention.

Even so, Sakuta continued speaking.
On Saturday. At noon, in front of the entrance to the station.
Ofuna.
Miori's body did not react. There was no sign that it had.
listened.
Finally, his figure disappeared behind the main door and was lost from sight.

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After separating from Miori, Sakuta first headed to the library.
the university. She decided that she would print the syllabus she might need and
then he/she would go home.

On the tree-lined road, the recruitment activity for clubs

and groups aimed at new students continued with enthusiasm.
Ignoring all that noise, Sakuta walked out the front door.
Finally, you arrive,
In front of him, looking at him with a serious expression, was Kamisato Saki.
ex-girlfriend of Yuma.

Hey, don't you know anything about Ikumi? -Saki asked the question before
Sakuta could say something.
What is happening with Akagi? Also, didn't the nursing school have classes?
in the Fukura campus starting from the second year?
That's why I've been waiting for you here. I can't contact Ikumi. She hasn't
I haven't come to the university either.

What?
He has not read the messages I sent him, and when I call him, it shows me that this
The number is no longer in service.

Sakuta remembered that when he had tried to call Ikumi earlier, he had
received the same response.
—Since when? —he asked.
—Since the night of the 1st? That same morning he told me he would go to the festival.
with you.
The last time I saw her was that same day.
It had not been a week since then. It was not unusual for Sakuta not to
I would see Ikumi for one or two weeks, which is why I hadn't given her...
too much importance.

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However, it was hard to imagine that the strict Ikumi would be absent from the
university without any reason or will ignore the messages from their friends.

"Don't you know anything either, Azusagawa?" Saki was starting to show her
restlessness in his attitude.

—No, I don't know anything. If I manage to contact Akagi, I'll tell him you were.
worried.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
After saying that, Saki turned around and began to walk quickly in the direction.
to the station.
Hey, Kamisato —Sakuta called her, stopping her.
What? - Saki turned with an expression that showed her displeasure.
Why did you decide to study nursing?
"That's not your business," Saki replied.
Was it because of your ex that he became a firefighter?

—!... —Her eyebrows visibly twitched.

And so what if it was like that? said Saki, giving him a reproachful look.
If you still love him, why did you break up with him?

Ask Yuma about it, Saki replied coldly, before turning back.
walk without stopping.
Sakuta did not try to stop her again.
"Ask Yuma about it." She was absolutely right.

When Saki's figure faded into the distance, Sakuta entered the
telephone booth that was in front of the main door of the university.
He picked up the green receiver, inserted some coins, and dialed, of course, the
Ikumi's number.
Saki had said that she could not contact her.
Sakuta hoped that it was all a misunderstanding.

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That it was simply an unfortunate coincidence, or that it was about
a crossover of calls. He/She didn't have space in his/her life to deal with more
problems now.
But her slight hope faded with the automatic message that rang.
through the receiver.

This number is not in service at this time. Please check the

number and try again.
Just in case, Sakuta mentally checked the number and tried again.
But once again, the same message.
Resigned, he hung up the receiver with a 'click' and retrieved the coins that
they had fallen.

Did something happen to Akagi too...?

Could this be another result of reality being altered?
I didn't know that.

But if that was the case, there was only one conclusion that Sakuta could reach.
Everything depended on Miori.

There was no other way to restore this broken world.

That's why he could only cling to the promise of Saturday, he thought as
he collected the coins and left the telephone booth.

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April 8, Saturday.
That morning, Sakuta woke up to the sound of rain falling.
outside.
He got out of bed and, feeling a heaviness, opened the curtains.
For April, it was raining quite heavily.
A perfect day for a car ride, huh? - he murmured sarcastically.
as I stepped into the living room with the same gray mood as the sky.

Upon arriving, he saw Kaede, who was wearing her panda pajamas, preparing the
breakfast.
As soon as Kaede noticed that Sakuta had left his room, she smiled at him.
with a sparkle in their eyes and said:

Good morning, Onii-chan!

On the dining table, in addition to the usual breakfast, there were two boxes.
of full bento boxes, which seemed to be cooling down before closing them.

Did you also prepare the bentos? -Sakuta asked, surprised.

Kaede is already in high school, so this is a piece of cake for me!
But today is Saturday, right?
Yes! Today our biology club has an activity, we are going to the
zoo to see pandas.
Ah, no wonder the bento. Incredible. You even made crab croquettes with
cream!
Sakuta peered into the bento box.
The croquettes, cylindrical in shape, were placed on a "rug."
of lettuce.
Those are frozen croquettes.
I am eagerly waiting for lunchtime.

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—Me too! —Kaede replied, excited.
After having breakfast with the always energetic Kaede, Sakuta said goodbye.
from the entrance, while she, full of enthusiasm, was leaving a little
after eight.
-Big brother, I'm leaving now!

Say hello to the panda for me.

Kaede was wearing the uniform of Minegahara High School. She had
said that she wanted to go to the same high school as Sakuta, and she also participated
in the activities of their club.
Even if this were just an illusion caused by puberty syndrome,
I couldn't help but feel something in front of this reality. A warm sensation came over him.
filled the chest. That feeling was, without a doubt, something real for Sakuta, and not
could simply ignore it.
After Kaede went to the zoo, Sakuta took charge of picking up
for breakfast, finished his last bread and then cleaned Nasuno's bathroom,
besides brushing it.
Still, there was quite a bit of time left before his appointment with Miori, so Sakuta
took out the class schedule from her backpack, the one she used for university, and
She sat in the living room to review it along with the syllabus.

First, he assigned the mandatory classes and then filled in the free slots.
with elective subjects. Then, he added the necessary classes to obtain the
teaching license.
Time passed quickly, and when he realized it, the clock in the room
It was already eleven in the morning.
As an early lunch, he ate without leaving anything from the bento that Kaede had made.
Ready. Then, he changed clothes, took his umbrella, and left the house.
Although the rain had decreased a bit, it was still falling gently.
With the sound of the rain hitting the umbrella, Sakuta walked towards the
Fujisawa station, being careful not to step on the puddles.

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He passed by the train ticket entrance and went down the stairs to the platform.
Había una cantidad similar de gente esperando los trenes en ambas
directions.
The first train to arrive was the one on the ascending line. Sakuta got on and got off.
one station later, at the Ofuna station.
He climbed the stairs from the platform and exited through the largest entrance.
He could travel this stretch with his student pass, which was
convenient.
He searched for Miori with his gaze, but for now he did not see her.

To avoid disturbing, he moved to the side of the green window.

The passengers at the station were few. When a train arrived, one would leave a
reasonable number of people at the entrance, but it was not that crowded
as if to make it difficult to find someone to meet.
With this, undoubtedly, if Miori arrived, she would see her immediately.

The station clock showed almost twelve, the agreed time.

However, Miori did not appear.
—...
He checked the station exits. He looked to the right and then to the left.
Still, Miori was nowhere to be found.
He looked again at the exit on the right, which led to the east of the
station, and then the left exit, which led to the west.
As I repeated this, time kept passing.
Soon, the clock struck twelve five minutes past.
There were still no signs of Miori.
Then, ten... fifteen... twenty minutes passed quickly.
When the clock struck twelve twenty-five, Sakuta decided to walk away from the
south entrance. He headed to another entrance, circling the station to the side
opposite.

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He climbed the stairs to the north entrance, but he didn't find Miori either.
As a precaution, he decided to also check the entrance of the Shonan monorail.

Miori had only told her: "I'll see you at the entrance of the station"
Ofuna." So there was a possibility that he was waiting in another
entry. In fact, if it was Miori, it wouldn't be strange for her to make a
joke and will wait for him on purpose at the monorail entrance.
But, unfortunately, there was also no trace of Miori at the entrance of the
Shonan Monorail.
With no other choice, Sakuta returned to the south entrance, where he had been.
originally waiting.
Forty minutes had passed since the agreed time.
Perhaps he/she does not intend to come.
It had been too long for it to be just a delay.
To think that I had no intention of coming, whether intentionally or not.
conscious decision, seemed the most reasonable.
Miori might not appear no matter how much I waited for her.
With that thought in mind, Sakuta continued to stand still at the entrance.

Little by little, an hour passed since Sakuta had arrived at the station.
Ofuna, without anything happening.

Now, it was 1:26 p.m.

He had stopped checking the surroundings.
He was just there, standing, distracted.
Ten more minutes passed, when suddenly...
—Wow, you are still here —someone spoke to him in a monotonous tone, from a
side.
Sakuta directed his gaze towards the voice.

In front of him was the person he had been waiting for all that time.
She wore a dress with a collar and over it a military jacket. Her hair

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it was gathered in a half bun, as if she had just come out of the shower. With
with her usual carefree expression, she looked at Sakuta with her eyes
reflecting it.
Hey, Miori.
What?
Is that the first thing you say after arriving an hour and thirty minutes late?
six minutes late?
I'm sorry. I didn't know what to wear,
monotonous, as if they were giving a typical excuse from someone who arrives
I was late to an appointment.

But, who waits an hour and thirty-six minutes? In fact, I came alone.
to confirm that you had already left.
Mai waited one hour and thirty-eight minutes on our first date.
And what was Azusagawa-kun doing during that hour and thirty-eight?
minutes?
- Hitting a high school girl on the butt and being taken to the
police station.
Your story is too disturbing.
Miori burst out laughing.

A funny smile, as always.

But a smile that did not allow anyone to get closer than it
necessary.
—Azusagawa-kun...
As she spoke softly, Miori stood next to Sakuta.
What's happening?

You want me to reveal myself, right? To say: 'I am the true'

Kirishima Toko
Miori absentmindedly watched the people coming and going.
station.

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At this rate, Mai-san will end up being regarded as 'Kirishima Toko' of
truth.
Everyone is excited, isn't that enough?
No, it is not.
Sakuta responded firmly.
Isn't it as if no one got hurt?
Miori showed no signs of yielding.
If Mr. Mai has more work, he won't be able to spend time with me,
Sakuta.
Wow, that is indeed a serious problem.
Miori smiled, without conveying the slightest seriousness.

Doesn't it bother you, Miori?

What?
—May you take the place of Kirishima Touko.
Sakuta looked straight at her, but Miori casually glanced away.
Touko is a big fan of Mai-san, so I think she would be happy about that.
He didn't seem to be lying.
But at the same time, it didn't seem to be his true opinion either.

Did you sing just to achieve this, Miori?

—...
That's not true, is it?
—First of all, can I ask you a question?
What happens?
—Today you said we were going for a walk, right?
Yes, I have already booked a rental car.

They could continue the conversation in the car while driving.

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With that intention, Sakuta walked away from the entrance of the station and walked towards
the east exit. Upon arriving at the car rental shop, the first thing he did
It was to apologize to the employee for being late.
I'm sorry.
Glancing at Miori while she was excusing herself. Miori, who was waiting for him.
Outside, he noticed her gaze and smiled at her, waving his hand. Although he did not
I could hear the conversation inside the store, I was acting like
a perfect 'girlfriend' to maintain the facade.
After showing his driver's license and receiving the instructions
usual, Sakuta was able to rent the car without problems. It was an easy compact.
to maneuver.
Sakuta sat in the driver’s seat and Miori in the passenger seat.
The car left the rental store parking lot and began to
travel the Nishi Kamakura line highway in Ofuna. Above their heads,
the Shonan monorail ran alongside them, sometimes passing them and other times
crossing with the car. In some sections, the monorail passed very close,
what made driving exciting. Even Miori commented: —The
the monorail is so close, it's incredible!
Have you ever driven since you got your license, Miori?
No, and I don't intend to do it either.
Is it because a friend of yours died in a car accident?
—...
Miori did not respond. She turned to the window, looking at the passing landscape.
quickly.
The car continued moving forward in silence, with the monorail running above.
they.
At some point, the rain had stopped.
Touko always told me.
—...
I want Miori-san to sing the song I composed.

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The car stopped at a red traffic light.
The engine shut off and silence filled the small space they were in.
the two.
But I always refused.
—...
Sakuta listened in silence while watching the red light of the traffic light, attentive.
to the words that Miori was murmuring.
He told me so many times that we ended up fighting.
—...
It was the first time we didn't talk to each other for almost a week.

—...
The traffic light turned green.

Sakuta started the car slowly.

The landscape passed by the sides of the vehicle. The cars in the opposite direction.
they were also being left behind.

Miori, sitting in the passenger seat, kept looking out the window.
on the other side. From where Sakuta was, in the driver's seat, he did not
I could see his expression.

That's why I wanted to reconcile that day.

Did she have the accident on that day?
Yes, on Christmas Eve. We shared a curry bun to make peace.
Miori smiled weakly, as if letting out a sigh.
It was not possible to capture all the emotions that were in those few words.
She seemed regretful. She also seemed sad. However, she could not perceive.
in all its intensity. The place where Miori's feelings were found
it was so deep that its bottom could not be seen. I could not reach it. I did not
I was able to find it.
At times, it even seemed that there were no emotions at all.

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That's why Sakuta couldn't find the right words to say.
Still, while holding the steering wheel, her mouth moved naturally.
Well, how about we share a curry bun between the two of us today?
Miori glanced at him sideways.

Right now I am hungry, so I would eat two.

I tried to dodge Sakuta with a light answer.
Then we will buy four and share them.
Without a doubt, Sakuta replied, to which Miori responded, laughing with amusement:

You are very annoying.

Although the car was filled with laughter, the distance between them did not shorten.
The more Miori laughed, the stronger Sakuta felt that reality. He felt it with
pain.
On the way, they stopped at a convenience store and, as they had
Promised, they bought four curry buns. They left the store empty.
They drove along the monorail to the Nishikamakura station, then
they turned south towards the coastal road.
When they arrived at National Route 134 in Koshigoe, they continued
driving with the sea on your right. After making a brief stop near
Kamakura, they returned by the same road, as if they wanted to repeat the
landscape.
Now, the car was parked in the Shichirigahama parking lot.
Sakuta and Miori went out and started walking along the beach
Shichirigahama.
They were eating the curry buns they had bought.
Beware of the seagulls.
Above their heads, three seagulls were majestically circling in the sky.
They probably had their eyes on the curry buns that Sakuta was holding.
Miori.

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The sound of the waves is very loud, Miori commented.
As she said, it was surprisingly powerful. A simple whisper would remain.
easily drowned.
To his right was Enoshima.
If the sky were clear, they could also see Mount Fuji beyond.
Today, under a cloudy sky, there was no trace of him.
At least it had stopped raining, which was a relief.
Before the seagulls stole their curry buns, both of them
they rushed to devour them. Afterwards, they drank the bottled tea they had.
bought and Sakuta fixed his gaze on the horizon, about four kilometers more
over there.
Then, slowly, he/she began to speak.
When I was in my third year of high school, my sister, who was two years
menor, fue víctima de acoso escolar… y desarrolló el síndrome de la
puberty.
Miori, who was walking a little further ahead, glanced at him.
The words of her peers were like knives that cut her from
truth. He was bleeding and getting bruises... but neither the teachers nor his
My companions believed me when I talked to them about it.

—...
Miori kept looking at him, without saying anything.

That's why I thought it made no sense to keep associating with those people.
So I threw my phone into the sea from here.
Sakuta's voice grew louder, as if it didn't want to be defeated by the
wind and the waves.
It is not good to throw trash into the sea.

—Mei-san me dijo lo mismo. "La basura va en el basurero", dijo.

It had been a long time since then.

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Is it because you think that Touko had the accident because of you, that you stopped
Use the phone?
—No, it's not because of that.

He responded immediately.
So why?
Everyone at school knew that Touko and I were close. So
I received a bunch of messages like 'Are you okay?', 'Cheer up',
"Whenever you want to talk, I'm here." Everyone was worried about me, and that made me
It bothered me, so I threw my phone.
That sounds very much like you.
--Right? --Miori smiled, satisfied.
Surely some boys offered you comfort, while some
girls envied you.
I am a bad girl, after all.
Easily accepting Sakuta's words, Miori laughed at herself. With
that smile of hers, the same as always, which seemed a little awkward.
—Hey, Miori.
—Hmm?
A couple of days ago, you asked me if I had killed someone, right?
—Yes, I asked you.
—And I have done it too.
Then we should turn ourselves in to the police.
In the winter of my second year of high school... on December 24,
I was going to die.

—¿...?
A faint spark of interest appeared in Miori's gaze, which was directed
towards Sakuta. I could feel that his attention was now focused on him. That's why,
Sakuta continued speaking without changing his tone.

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At the intersection just before Enoshima, a car skidded on the snow and me
ran over.
—...
—My heart, which never regained consciousness, was to be transplanted to a
high school girl.
So, is the Azusagawa I have here now a ghost?
At her own question, Miori laughed. Because it made no sense.
I changed the future. I used puberty syndrome. I repeated everything and arrived.
to a new possibility.
—…
Sakuta stared intently at Miori. He wanted to convey that what he was
saying it was the truth. He wanted Miori to believe it.
Miori was also watching him. She blinked several times, as if it took her
time to digest Sakuta's words. That was the expression she showed.
What happened to the girl who was going to receive your heart transplant?
Azusagawa-kun?
Miori's first response was a question that went straight to the point.
He received the heart of another donor and is now well.
—Yaveo —murmuró Miori, como si lo entendiera. Después añadió, casi
As if she were speaking to herself—: Then the donor of that girl was Touko.
That's right,
head.
—So, maybe Kirishima Touko's death was my fault.
—…
Sakuta held Miori's gaze directly.
They even forgot to blink...
In those seconds, neither of them moved.

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Although it was less than ten seconds of silence, the stillness felt like
an eternity.
Finally, Miori lowered her gaze slightly.
—So this is a new story, if you were Azusagawa-kun, could you
try again and save Touko?
Her voice was dry when she asked the question. There was not a trace of hope or
expectation in her. Only her usual neutral face, with that little
uncomfortable expression, accentuated by her tear mole.
No, it's a story about how that's not possible. You can come back from the 'future.'
to the 'present', but you cannot return from the 'present' to the 'past'.

It was not something that could be understood just with that explanation. It was not a
easy story to accept.
Still, Sakuta thought that maybe what Miori needed right now was the
conclusion.
The important thing was not the theory or the logic. Only the facts and the answers.

So, why did you tell me this?

Without showing signs of being discouraged, Miori asked the essential question.
I was just trying to understand Sakuta's intention. I looked at him again,
directly...
Isn't it obvious?

What thing?
I can't be your friend if I keep hiding things.
I thought I had clearly rejected you the other day.
Miori picked up a small shell fallen on the sand. It was just one half of
a clam. As he looked at the shell in the palm of his hand, he murmured:
You know? When Touko died, I didn't feel any sadness.
—…
In her profile, there were no tears. Her voice was not tinged with pain.

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I simply thought: 'Dead? What does that mean...?'.
The Miori of always was still there.
Even at the funeral or when I returned to the classroom where Touko was no longer present,
I didn't feel it was real. I thought that the next day, I would surely see her again.

It was as if he still believed it.

—But you didn't see her again.
—No. And now, another Christmas is approaching... and by then, no one was talking anymore.
of Touko.
—…
That's why I decided to sing. The songs that Touko had left. I had
request to sing them. So, on their anniversary, I uploaded the first song to
a video site.
Christmas Eve, the day the accident happened.
It turned out to be more successful than I expected.

Miori got up and placed the shell near the shore, where the waves broke.
There were more songs that Touko had composed.
The little shell that she left on the wet sand was dragged away by the first
hello that arrived. She took it away, just like Touko's memory for Miori...
I was climbing them one by one.

Miori looked towards the sea.

A lot of people said, 'Kirishima Touko is great.'
He continued looking at the horizon.

Many people talked about 'Kirishima Touko'.

But Sakuta felt that, although Miori was talking, she didn't seem to be
talking to no one in particular.
But it wasn't the Touko that I wanted to see again.
—…

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No matter how much I sang, I could never see Touko again.
Is that why you stopped singing?

There were no more songs left. The last one I uploaded was exactly a year later.
if it had started, on Christmas Eve.
But after that, more songs by Kirishima kept appearing.
Touko.
I didn't expect everything to end up the way it did.

Many people who proclaimed themselves 'Kirishima Touko' began to

to appear, and they continued singing their songs.

Miori gave an awkward smile.

But soon he put that smile away and looked again towards the horizon.
—Azusagawa-kun.
What?
Even if a friend of yours died, would you still want to be friends with someone?
a woman so cold that she can't even shed a tear?
Yes, I still want to be your friend.

Really?
And you, Miori?
—Me?
Miori turned her head to look at him. Her eyes fixed on Sakuta.
Would you want to be friends with someone who caused your friend's death?
—...What do I really want? —Miori answered ambiguously,
shifting his gaze towards the sea. An evasive response, very much in style of
Miori.
But at that moment, it seemed like he really meant it.
While watching the sea, which was not particularly dazzling,
he narrowed his eyes slightly, as if searching within himself
it was the same as what I really felt.

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If she were really trying to evade the question, Miori would have done it.
with much more ingenuity...

I just want to see Touko again,

gentle enough to be drowned by the sound of the waves and the wind.
And again, Sakuta felt that this was what Miori really thought.
So, do you want to rewrite reality? —Sakuta asked.
I think it was since I stopped singing. Every morning, when
I was waking up, something was changing little by little —explained Miori.

—…
The curtains in my room, which were blue, turned light blue; the design
my favorite mug changed from a cat to a dog; and even my teacher was
another person.
Is that what you wanted to happen? asked Sakuta.
Miori neither nodded nor shook her head.
Instead of an answer, he said in the same calm voice:
If they were going to rewrite reality anyway, I would have liked that
Things would change to a place where Touko was alive. What a shame.
Why are you speaking in the past? Don't you want that to happen anymore?

Because since that day, my reality stopped changing.

What day?
Last autumn. Since the day I met you at the seminar meeting
basic.
—…
Sakuta did not expect that his own name would come up in the context of this
conversation. His face contorted with surprise and confusion.
Upon seeing him, Miori smiled in satisfaction.

Hey, Azusagawa-kun, what did you do to me? - asked Miori.

Why are you so sure that I was the cause?

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Because it was the first time I met an Azusagawa-kun who didn't have
a mobile phone.
You talk as if you have known many versions of me.
I did it. I met the Azusagawa-kun who wore glasses, the Azusagawa-kun
who was in the medical school, about serious Azusagawa-kun... I was
interested in knowing what kind of person Mai-san's boyfriend was, so each
every time reality changed, I approached to talk to him. All in all, I think that
I met about fifty different Azusagawa-kuns.
And did any of them become your friend?
None.
Then, I will be the first. It is an honor.
I hope that's the case,
minimum, your empty words.
Well then, Azusagawa-kun...

What?
Could you do something so that we reach a reality where Touko is?
live?
—In exchange for what? Would you declare yourself as Kirishima Touko?

"Shall we make a pinky promise?" said Miori, extending her.

pinky finger towards him.

—No hace falta. Confío en ti, Miori.

By rejecting the promise, Miori let out a playful laugh.
"How annoying you are!" she said, laughing with joy.

Then, with that same smile on his face, he added:

I have to go, I have work today.
And he waved his hand in farewell.
I have the car, I can take you.
No need, it's nearby.

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--Close? Where?
—In the parking lot café —Miori replied, turning around to
walk away from the sea. He began to walk towards the stairs that led to the
breakwater.
Sakuta watched her in silence as she walked away.
Both continued in parallel lines. No matter how much they extended them in a line.
straight, those two lines would never cross. That was the relationship between Sakuta and
Miori at that moment.

2
Sakuta returned the vehicle and, just like on the way there, took the Toukai line.
to Fujisawa.
The train took him to Fujisawa station in less than five minutes.
Following the person who was in front, he/she went down from the platform, went up the stairs.
and he passed his ticket at the box office. Without realizing it, his feet took him towards the
north exit of the station, but not in the direction of their family apartment.
Instead, he was heading towards the academy that was a short walk away.
Although he didn't have a job as a tutor at the academy today, he thought of Rio
I would be there to give classes on a Saturday at this time. I had some things that
discuss about Miori.
When she approached the entrance of the building where the academy was located,
he saw a large figure in front of the elevator.

It was Toranosuke Kasai.

He called from behind, he was about 190 centimeters tall.

Are you going to study in the self-study classroom?" he asked.

—Huh? Ah, Azusagawa-sensei. Yes, I think so. I was planning to review the exam.
recent practice.
They both entered the elevator that arrived at that moment.

Toranosuke pressed the button. As the elevator began to rise,

He let out an unconscious sigh.

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You don't seem very cheerful.

—No, that's not it.

Did you do poorly on the practice exam?

Yes, quite a lot.

So what you dreamed came true.

—...huh?
Toranosuke frowned at Sakuta's murmur. As he had
It happened with Tomoe and Sara, they seemed to not remember the topic of 'dreaming.'

Well, there is still almost a year until the final exam, so don't worry.
so. I also got a horrible result on the practice exam that
I took it in the spring of my third year.

Yes...
Her response was still muted. There was an atmosphere of disconnection in
he.
It wasn't just the exam result that affected him, he realized so
as soon as they entered the academy.
Hello!
Toranosuke opened the door and greeted the staff room as he entered.
Sakuta was following him, but suddenly, Toranosuke came to a complete stop, which caused
that Sakuta would crash against his broad back.
—Oh… what’s happening?

Sakuta leaned over next to Toranosuke to see his expression. His gaze
was fixed in the space between the staff room and the work area.
Rio was answering a question from Sara, pointing to a notebook with
a serious expression and patiently explaining how to solve the problem.
Toranosuke looked at him with more intensity than Rio, observing his profile with
attention.
It's complicated to have feelings for a senpai's girlfriend from the club.
basketball that I respect so much.

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Despite the fact that reality had changed, it seems that the feelings of
Toranosuke and Rio were still the same. The relationship between Rio and
Yuuma had changed, and the situation had become somewhat complex and
painful.
—No, actually... about Futaba-sensei...
Toranosuke, surprised, began to awkwardly deny, but his response was
weak.
In front of the teachers' room, Sara closed her notebook and said:
Thank you, Rio-sensei.
At that moment, both Rio and Sara became aware of the presence of
Sakuta and Toranosuke at the entrance.

I'm going to the study room,

disappearing into the study room in the back.
Sara approached later and asked:
—Sakuta-sensei, do you have classes today? Yamata-kun and Yoshikawa-san were
Talking about going to Kamakura on Saturday at school yesterday.

I came for something related to Futaba.

I have class with Himeji-san right now.
Rio's attitude, upon leaving the teachers' room, was as calm as
always.
I will wait for you until you finish.

After that, I have a promise to go to dinner with Kunimi.

What time?
At eight.
It was now six o'clock. The class lasts eighty minutes, so they would finish at
seven twenty.
Just give me forty minutes.
—…Only if it is to listen.

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Her response was not very encouraging. Rather, it seemed somewhat negative.

Sakuta, who already suspected the reason, simply said:

That helps me.
Sara watched them with curiosity, but Sakuta pretended not to notice.

3
When Sakuta finished telling Rio everything, the cups on the table
they were empty.
Both were in an elegant café a few minutes' walk from the
academia, sitting at the counter. From the glass interior of the café,
they could observe the flow of people passing by the street in front of the premises.

In the establishment, where they also served alcohol, a couple of

twenty-something years I laughed every now and then at a table in the back. Maybe they were
regular customers, as they exchanged lively conversations with the staff.
What I just told is what I have experienced in the last few days.
Sakuta started—. Mai-san suddenly said that it was Kirishima Touko, and
Then I found out that Kaede was at home and that many others were.
realities had been rewritten. The true Kirishima Touko had already
deceased. She had been Shouko's donor. And the Miori I knew in the
university is, in reality, the true Kirishima Touko who calls herself
like this.
What do you think, Futaba?

The first reaction of Rio, who had listened in silence, was a

deep sigh. Her gaze wandered beyond the glass in front of them, without
focusing on nothing in particular.
If we take the incredible story of Azusagawa seriously, what is it that
Do you really want?
The first response was a question from Rio, as if he wanted to put in
test to Sakuta.
What am I supposed to respond to that...?

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Do you want to return to your other reality?

That's obvious,
motivation.
Or maybe you want to atone for your sins towards Miori and Kirishima Touko?

—...
He couldn't answer the second question immediately. He diverted his gaze from
Rio and also fixed it outside on the street.
As for Miori, I don't think she feels guilty,
I wasn't sure if the fact that Touko had an accident had
changed the future. According to the butterfly effect theory that Rio had given.
counted.
So, what do you think about it?
I want to be your friend.
After thinking about it for a moment, it was the only answer that came to his mind.

It didn't mean the same as before. Now that I knew the truth that
Touko had been a donor to Shouko, she could not refer to her as
just a "friend" as I had done before. However, when speaking
in his relationship with Miori, he could only think of one word that wasn't
friend
And I also want to return reality to how it was before,
Sakuta noticed that Rio's voice had an intentional tone in this third one.
question, clearly different from the previous ones. It was not just a mere
impression.
There was a tension in the air, as if they were talking about something delicate.

It didn't take much thought to realize why.

If everything returned to normal, the situation in Rio would also return to being the same.
the same. Their relationship with Yuma would change from being boyfriend and girlfriend to friends.

For that reason, Sakuta decided not to answer that question and instead asked her
something that also interested him.

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Isn't it said that sleep disorder often fulfills, in some way,
the wishes of the affected person?
"That's right," Rio replied.

However, Miori, who should want to see Kirishima Touko, still hasn't.
had the opportunity to do it.
Maybe she is running away from herself.

—About Kirishima Touko?

Rio nodded, as if lowering his gaze.
At least, he might be fleeing from the death of Kirishima Touko...
Sakuta thought that Miori's attitude until today confirmed it. She was elusive,
as if their emotional state had no defined place.
The conversation paused for a moment. At that moment, the phone of
Sakuta vibrated on the table.
Rio's gaze settled on the screen.
Is it Kunimi?
Yes, he says he is about to arrive.
As I mentioned, in less than a minute, Sakuta recognized a
a known person on the street in front of the Yuma café, upon realizing that they were
In the shop, he greeted them with a wave.

Upon seeing it, Rio got up.

—Eh, Azusagawa...
Rio did not look at him and began to speak.

What?
Sakuta, looking at Yuuma outside, replied to him.

The help ends here.

His words were calm but firm.
It's enough.

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Sakuta tried to smile slightly, but he failed.
I knew where this conversation would lead them, and I couldn't smile with.
naturalness.
I prefer that everything stay the way it is.

Rio's gaze was focused on Yuuma, who was approaching the entrance of the café.
Innocently, she looked happy, a smile of happiness on her face.
Well, I’m leaving.

Without waiting for Sakuta's response, Rio left the café. She quickly joined
Yuuma, and together they started walking towards the station. At one point,
Yuma turned to look at Sakuta and made a small farewell gesture.
It was a landscape full of happiness.
But at the same time, it also felt heartbreaking.

4
After saying goodbye to Rio and Yuuma, Sakuta left the store for a while.
later. He walked alone along the path, passing through the area illuminated by the
lampposts near the station.
His steps were slow.
Rio's words echoed in his mind.
I prefer that everything stays as it is.

Upon seeing the figure of Rio walking alongside Yuuma, he realized that
he also felt the same. Upon finding that thought within himself, his
steps became even slower. I wanted to find some resolution to those
feelings before getting home. That desire elongated the time that it
I was about to arrive at home.

Normally, the distance he covered in ten minutes took him that day
twenty
Upon arriving in front of her apartment, her thoughts remained cluttered.
The confusion inside him seemed to grow.

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Even while I was in the elevator, I kept thinking about the same thing over and over.
again.
When he opened the door and said 'I'm home!', his mind was filled with the
the idea of 'that everything remains as it is'.

Finally, her consciousness focused on the outside when she heard:

Welcome home, Onii-chan!
Kaede welcomed him at the entrance.

I have sent your greetings to the pandas!

It seemed that she had fulfilled what Sakuta had told her before going out.
In front of Kaede's carefree smile, Sakuta couldn't help but ask:
Would you like everything to stay like this, Kaede?

Kaede tilted her head with a look of confusion.

What are you talking about...?

He leaned so much that his body twisted to one side.

It's nothing. Forget it.
He took off his shoes and entered the house.

I want to always be with you, onii-chan.

That should have been just an unimportant phrase, something that Kaede used to
to say. However, along with her carefree smile, her words
they made Sakuta's heart warm. That emotion ran through his
body instantly, reaching up to their eyes.
—...
—Big brother?
If I said something, I felt that emotions could overflow at any moment.
moment.
Just at that moment, the sound of the phone interrupted his thoughts.
He hurried to go to the living room.

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Shouko's number appeared on the screen.
I will answer, he said to Kaede while picking up the phone.
—Hello, I am Azusagawa.
—Sakuta-san? It's me, Shouko.
I was thinking of calling you later about Miori.
If so, can we meet now?
—Now? —he asked, looking at the clock. It was a little after half past eight.
I want to show you something.

His tone was courteous but firm, conveying that it was something
important.
That's why Sakuta responded:
Understood.
They met at a family restaurant near Fujisawa station,
where Sakuta worked. When he entered the premises, Shouko, who was sitting
by the window, he raised his hand.
The place was almost full, and the calm atmosphere of the night was felt in the
air. Sakuta only ordered a soda and sat in front of Shouko.
Sorry for the wait.
—I just arrived too.
—So, what is it that you want to show me?
—...
As she quickly addressed the topic, Shouko looked at him with a slight curiosity.
Is something happening?

Has something happened to Sakuta-san?

Why do you ask that?

—Because you don't seem to be yourself by ignoring the typical phrases of a date.

—...

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Shouko's observation made him stifle a silent laugh.
Today, Futaba told me that she wanted this to stay that way.
I didn't think it was something I needed to hide, so I decided to be honest.
That is, without a doubt, a problem.
After returning home, Kaede welcomed me by saying 'welcome to
house!...And, honestly, I began to understand what Futaba feels.
There was nothing wrong with Tomoe being at the same university,
that Uzuki was still enrolled. In fact, Sakuta felt that this was
something good.

So, do you also want everything to stay this way?

I cannot allow Mai-san to return to her previous state.
The other parts were harder to judge. There were good and bad things.
There were also aspects that he didn't care about.

Upon hearing Sakuta's response, Shouko smiled satisfactorily and

continued with the conversation.
Have you been able to talk well with Miori-san? They had a car date today,
right?
Miori told me that she wanted to see Kirishima Touko. But when I told her about it
Futaba told me that it might be the other way around.

Don't you want to see her?

I don't know why Miori thinks like this, but because of the situation...

So, it was good that I contacted you today.

—Huh?
This is what I wanted to show you, Sakuta-san,
from her bag the exchange diary of Touko and Miori, which she had received from
Touko's mother that day.
He spread it out on the table and began to turn the pages.
Finally, his hand stopped on a particular page.

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The date written was December 24th.
—The day of the accident of Kirishima Touko?
Yes, it is December 24 of that year.
Sakuta felt that he already knew the text that was written.
It was not surprising, since they were the lyrics of a song used in the theme.
from 'Kirishima Touko'.
It was the song that Mai had performed on stage on April 1.
I'm glad to have met you
But I don't think that way.
The person destined for me is no longer anywhere.
But, you know? The love song I listened to with you says:
—“Seguro que nos volveremos a encontrar algún día.”
So don't be afraid to get lost.
When morning comes, open the door and go out to explore.
But, isn't it true that no one can guess what the future will be like?
I'm sure I'll be alone tomorrow too.
We couldn’t share our burdens between the two of us, and the center of my
heart remains empty.
If I felt this, it would have been better not to have met you.
At the end of the lyrics, there was the title 'Turn The World Upside Down'.

With these letters, the exchange diary of the two girls was coming to an end.
The remaining pages were still blank.
Is this from Kirishima Touko?
I have no doubts about it. The difference in the writing of the two is
quite obvious.
Miori's lyrics had a sharp style, while Touko's was more
rounded.

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Miori told me that they had planned to meet that day. They had fought over a
week before and they intended to make peace.
But on the way to where Miori was, Touko had the accident.
Yes.
That's why I believe this lyric became Touko's last words.
for Miori.
Shouko gently ran her finger along the last line of the lyrics.
I wish I had never met you.
Yes.
That's a reason for Miori to want to flee from Kirishima Touko. If you
Your best friend tells you something like that, it would be a big shock.

But, probably, it won't be like that.

Sakuta's feelings were quickly refuted by Shouko.

Isn't it so?
Sakuta, not understanding the meaning, asked automatically.
There is definitely something you want to convey to Miori-san about this.
letter.
—...
—So, Sakuta.
Looking directly into Shouko's eyes, he knew what she was going to say.
He understood it, so he didn't interrupt with unnecessary comments.
Let me meet Miori-san.

To be continued...

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