It was a day like any other.
But this time,
it was raining heavily.
Classes were canceled,
and I wouldn't be able to go take care of Hana.
Then Mr. Kiro called me.
—Mr. Kiro, what's wrong? —I answered.
—It seems this rain won't stop anytime soon.
—So you won't be able to come today.
—Yes, sir.
—Alright, take care. See you later.
He hung up.
And suddenly, I got an idea.
I grabbed my phone
and sent Hana a message.
[Hi, Hana]
[How are you?]
I won't let the rain stop me from talking to her.
[I'm fine, thank you] —she replied.
[And how are you, Kaji?]
[I'm good, thanks] —I answered.
[And how are you feeling today?]
[I feel a little better.]
We were talking without any awkward silence.
[Don't forget what you told me]
[When I feel a little better...]
[We would go out]
I thought she had forgotten about that.
—What should I do...
—Should I tell her I'll take her? —I wondered, worried.
—Ah, whatever... I'll just go for it.
[Of course]
[We'll go tomorrow]
[When the sun comes out]
Alright... I already said it.
There's no reason to change my mind now.
[Yes, I can't wait for tomorrow]
What?
Why did she say that?
No one had ever said something like that to me before.
At Hana's house...
—Oh no, why did I say that... —Hana thought, blushing.
Maybe I should delete it...
[I can't wait either...]
[...for tomorrow] —I replied.
Both of us were blushing.
We were feeling something
we had never felt before.
—It's the same feeling I had yesterday... —Hana thought.
At that moment, I didn't know what to do.
I felt like I was about to explode.
[Thank you for being with me...]
[...despite everything]
[Kaji]
[I'll never leave you alone]
Our hearts were racing,
thinking about what to say next.
[Well, my parents are calling me]
[So I have to go]
I told Hana that because I didn't know what else to say.
[Okay]
[Take care, Kaji]
—Take care... my guardian.
Why did I say that?! —Hana thought.
—Ah... I think we talk better in person —I said to myself.
Before we knew it, it was already getting dark.
So I went to have dinner.
The next day, the sun came out.
There were no more clouds hiding its warm rays.
I got ready to go to school.
Then I saw the ring my mom gave me.
—What if I give it to Hana? —I wondered.
—Today are the fireworks.
—It'll be a perfect moment.
I was really excited.
—Today...
—...I'm going to be with her.
Chapter 4: End