The Present Or Future

Journey home

The bus finally reached its destination, and Haru when he woke up realized that they had arrived. Beside her, Mayumi was also ready to go down

As Haru had said earlier, he wanted to carry her to his house because of her sprained leg. Before carrying her, Mayumi asked Haru, "are you sure?"

"of course. I am a firm man in making decisions. Come on up behind my back, if you still insist on walking, it'll make your legs worse later"

"Well, but don't blame me for being too heavy"

"Not to think about it"

At Haru's request, he then climbed behind his back, and Haru immediately stood up when Mayumi was already in a comfortable position. In the middle of the road, the two of them chatted so that the atmosphere was not awkward

"I told you, I'm heavy"

"Haa, what are you saying? The proof is I can still carry you, right?"

"But you look a little overwhelmed"

"Haha, this is nothing"

Mayumi just smiled hearing what Haru just said. Whether it was Haru lying or not, but that was not a problem for Mayumi. He was only happy because he wanted to help him so far

Mayumi leaned her body behind Haru's back, tightly grasped Haru's body, and closed her eyes. For him, this is a rare moment that Mayumi has just felt. He felt like he wanted to continue like this

Haru then asked Mayumi again. "Hey Mayumi, are you asleep?"

"Mmmm?"

"Ah, no. Forget it"

"What's? I didn't fall asleep tofu!"

"alright then. It's about Akihiro"

"Oh, the kid? Why why?"

"Did you scold her often?"

"Why did you say that? Is that the guy who told you?"

"Well, during the break. I don't know how you talked to Akihiro. But seeing Akihiro complaining like that, you better understand her feelings"

Mayumi was silent for a moment

"Hm... Understand his feelings"

"Eh? Did I say something wrong?"

"No, you're not wrong. You know, the two of us were actually friends from childhood. You could say we both knew each other"

"Eh? That right?"

"Yes, even until last year, Akihiro and I were very close. Yeah, you know what? Just like people do in general. We left school and went home together, sometimes we talked to each other during break time"

"So you're not as good now?"

Mayumi put on her upset face. "Hey, what do you mean!"

"Haha, I'm just kidding!"

Mayumi smiled again and replied. "Yes that's so. I can say I'm not as aggressive now"

"So what makes you like that?"

"You've heard from Akihiro that last year I rejected many other men's feelings"

"Well, that's how it is"

"To be honest it's all I've done for Akihiro"

"Wait... What?", Haru responded in surprise

"Yes, I used to love Akihiro. To the extent that I had to reject another man who expressed his feelings for me"

As Haru carried her, Mayumi continued her words. "But because I was late in telling her how I felt, she ended up being with someone else. You know how much pain I felt back then"

"Well, I know very well. The pain I avoid most of all the pain"

Mayumi is aware of Haru's feelings, because of course she has heard about her past. A feeling that at least the two of them had felt

"But even so, if I were you, I probably wouldn't do something like this" Haru said

"Eh? Why are you saying that?"

Mayumi paused for a moment and said, "why should I take that path?"

"Well, my mother once said that hating someone has its limits. Because we don't know if that person will be our friend someday"

"So you didn't hate anyone until now?"

"I'm not saying that I don't hate people. I used to hate someone, but not too much"

Haru then continued. "What I'm really trying to say is, maybe it's good for you to fix your relationship with Akihiro, even if he's done something painful to you"

"Yes-yes. I'll do my best"

"Haha, don't drown that way. Well, I thank you for coming to me"

"Yes, to be honest. I dare to confide in you because I already know about your past"

"Ah, about me being cheated on. You could say it was a bad experience"

"Wait, aren't you angry?"

"Why should I be angry?"

"Yes because I know your past without asking you first"

"Not to be taken seriously. I always take it as a lesson. You know, so I can be even more careful in choosing a partner"

"What kind of girl is your dream?"

"My dream girl? I don't have a dream girl. Someone who likes me is more than enough"

Hearing that, Mayumi recalled back to when the two of them were in the library...

"I like Haru? Why do you dare say that?" Ask Mayumi

"Of course because it's clearly on your face"

Misaki continued. "Calm down, I'm not spreading this to anyone else. Especially to his people. But you know, if you really like Haru, he's still trying to change his personality"

"What do you mean?" Ask Mayumi again

Misaki takes her smartphone, and looks at one of her photos. "Look at it" said Misaki

"What's this?"

"This is one of the notes in his book. You see? In his note contains tips on how to look not stiff in front of others. He even wrote words to respond to others"

"You're right" Mayumi said

"He may have helped me a lot, but I feel guilty for not being able to help his problem. I can only hope for you to make him achieve what he wants"

(Maybe like Haru told me before. He tried to forgive the girl who cheated on him, by trying from nothing to talk to another girl. Haru really has a strong mentality)

It didn't feel like they were at Mayumi's house. Haru could only be speechless looking at her best friend's house that was so majestic. Makes himself feel bad if he continues to linger there

Fortunately when his mother opened the door, he happily let the two of them in before asking what really happened

Haru takes her to the main room, and lowers Mayumi on the sofa chair. Knowing his son's leg was sprained, he brought a first aid kit. Feeling bad, Haru offers herself to help him

Haru then placed an elastic bandage around his leg. Mayumi's mother was so surprised that Haru's bandage installation was so neat. It looks like he is used to doing it

"I'm sorry. Because I made Mayumi's legs look like this"

"Haha, don't be so polite. After all, Mayumi was already used to such minor injuries. Oh yeah, by the way are you a guy named Haru?"

"Eh, huh? Why why?"

"Ah... Mayumi used to talk about you at dinner. I'm getting a little curious about you"

What Mayumi's mother said made Mayumi herself turn red again. "I-mom! What are you saying anyway!"

Haru calmly said. "Haha, I would probably do the same if I got a new best friend as well"

Can't hold back his embarrassment anymore. Mayumi reasoned to head to the bathroom. "Then let the mother deliver. Haru, please sit here for a while, you must be so exhausted holding Mayumi home"

Not wanting to disappoint her mother Mayumi, Haru had to stay a little longer there

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