The Present Or Future

Darkness of night

Shortly after, Mayumi's mother came out of the room and in her hands was a cold glass of orange juice. "Sorry for waiting so long. I can only serve this drink" said Mayumi's mother

"Eh, don't bother. I just want to get Mayumi here"

(Oh, how is this? I don't know how to. I want to hurry home, but on the other hand I don't want to make this mother offended) Haru thought while drinking a sip of water served

Mayumi's mother asked again. "So you've only been in town for a few weeks?"

"Yep"

"Have you seen this town? There are still many places you can go"

"For now not too much, the furthest may be just around in a shopping mall"

"Ah, you mean that place huh? Well it's also a not-so-bad place to just take a walk. But if you really need information about the tourist attractions in this city, you can ask Mayumi and Akihiro"

"Mother knows Akihiro too?"

"Yeah, isn't he your class too?"

"He's even one of my close friends"

"Ah, that's good news! Akihiro and Mayumi will definitely be pleased with your presence!"

"Hehe, but isn't Akihiro also a transfer person? He said that he had just moved to this school in the middle of last year. Why is he so close to Mayumi"

"Indeed, he just moved here, but that doesn't mean he never met Mayumi. Akihiro's mother was a close friend of mine, even before Mayumi was born. Since childhood, the two have been so close"

"Not that great, he can still be friends until now? I don't know who and where my childhood friends are"

"You're right, but lately they both look not so familiar. Akihiro also rarely visited this house"

"How long has it been?" Ask back to Haru

"Since Akihiro moved to this school. Probably about 3-4 months"

"Oh, looks like it's been a while"

"So, I don't know what makes their relationship as tenuous as it is now. Do you know anything Haru?"

"Unfortunately no, I even found out that they've been friends since they were kids today"

Of course what Haru said was a lie, he couldn't possibly tell what had happened to his mother. He thought it would be better if Mayumi spoke directly to her mother later

His mother then answered. "It's a shame. I can only hope that the two of them can repair their relationship as quickly as possible. Because after graduation, it would be even better if they could continue their relationship

"Continuing relationships? What does that mean?" Ask back to Haru

"We both planned to match the two of them after graduation. Know it? That was the reason why Akihiro moved to this school. You also think they're compatible, don't you?"

"Eh!? Ah, don't ask me about that, haha. I'm really public about romance. Moreover, I have never seen them both familiar"

"You're right too. I just remembered that you came a few weeks ago. But I only wish you that you could strengthen their relationship"

"But I'm not sure if I can"

"I'm not forcing you. Sometimes bringing the two closer together is more than enough"

"Alright, but if you can't expect too much from me. I can't guarantee that I can bring the two of them closer"

Saying that, Mayumi's mother became happy again. Of course because it was very helpful for Mayumi's mother. In addition, there was Mayumi who was already hiding behind a wall and listening to the conversation of the two of them

What her mother said just now made Mayumi depressed. He had indeed heard that they would be betrothed someday. But as her feelings for Akihiro dwindle, she worries that she will be forced to marry Akihiro

"That's what you look like!" Her mother said while helping Mayumi walk

"Yeah, Haru. Apparently you haven't come home yet, either" Mayumi said as she sat on the sofa chair

Mother continued. "Well, I want to talk to him for a minute. By the way what about your legs?"

"At least it's not getting worse"

"If you want to be more effective, good compress your legs with ice cubes. The ice is wrapped in a towel or bag, or soak your feet in a container of ice cubes. It can be done for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours a day," Haru suggested

"Hee... You know a lot too, Haru," said Mayumi with a little face of her candlestick

"What? Everybody knows about it. Haha! Oh yeah, then I'll go first. The guy at home is probably waiting for me"

"Alright, then be careful on the road!" Mayumi's mother said by driving her to the front door

"I'll let you say yes, Mayumi"

"Greet your parents too"

It was getting dark, and as his younger brother Izanami said, Haru stopped by a nearby supermarket and bought some groceries to prepare his dinner. He also did not forget the order Izanami

His parents were out of town for a few weeks. Leaving Haru and his sister there. But because of that, their relationship is getting better

Arriving at home, there was his sister who greeted him happily. Not because of Haru, but because of the order in the form of ice cream that he had ordered from earlier

Look at one of the cantongans. Izanami is getting excited because Haru bought one of his favorite snacks. Cold yogurt milk sold is limited. There are only a few supermarkets that sell that product, and of course the taste of yogurt is the best of the best

"Wait, is it okay to buy this many snacks?" Izanami

"No, I told you, didn't I? Because I rarely get caught in school. Especially when I see your favorite snack, so I think it's worth it to buy you this snack"

"But the price is quite expensive"

"It's okay. It was nothing compared to seeing my beloved sister happy"

"What the fuck is that? Basic disgusting," Izanami said with her face slightly blushed in embarrassment

Finished with his food affairs, it was time for the two of them to take a break. Before going to bed, Haru took his time lying in his room playing some games. While his sister, watching his favorite show

Haru realizes that now is the right time to write a story, but because he was too tired to hold Mayumi, he chose to rest her body

But instead of being relaxed, Haru continues to be overshadowed by his worries about his future. The people around him already had their own talents. For example, Izanami has a talent in basketball, Mayumi in martial arts, Misaki with his cleverness. He may not have known the advantages of Akihiro, but certainly he is better in women's affairs than he is

Rather than get dissolved in his mind, Haru decided to work on some of his tasks. The math task is certainly one of the lessons Haru dislikes

He did that until late at night. Her sister must have fallen asleep in her room, while Haru was still busy doing her job. Shortly after, he moved his duties from his room to the main room

He brought some of his notebooks in the main room to do his mathematical work. Dizzied as there was still duty left, he chose to lie down for a while in his soft sofa chair

The clock showed at one in the morning. Until then Haru had also not finished doing his job. Having grown fed up with the task at hand, he went back to talking to himself

"Huffs... In the academic field I am less reliable, especially in the field of sports, writing a novel is also difficult not to play. And I've been a big believer in me, but if this keeps up, it seems like I don't believe in myself either"

"I just want to end my life..."

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