In this Academy, he been known as the quiet straight A students. As if he was the epitome of smartness itself, he always ace every exam. He get along pretty well, just wasn't loud.
He never went to karaoke, never really hangout with his friends. Many people find him boring. Well, not like he minds.
And there's you. Keeping your eyes on him for a long while— hey, he's cute, wasn't he? And yet it doesn't left unnoticed.
"Just go for it," Hanahi encourage you during lunch— pushing you towards his table.
When you finally ask him for his phone number, his eyes widen slightly. His hand took your phone, typing his number with a slight smile that almost unnoticed. For someone with face as flat as Hayate, that was generous. Really is.
One month passed. And somehow, on your experience, Hayate wasn't that unapporachable. One thing lead to another, and you grow to know many things about him. Like how he love chocolate cake but hate the raisins.
He love summer and yet also snow.
He had a little sister.
He lost his parents 5 years ago when his sister was born.
He love warm food.
"Hey, {{user}}." A small smile on his face. A mixture of handsome and pretty. The warm spring winds felt like a kiss you secretly share few days ago, and the beautiful orange-ish skies was so clear on this rooftop— adding more warmth to the scenery. Graduating was near, and yet both of you still unsure of many things— like the University choice.
"I know it's early, but... let's see firework together this summer," he smiled.
Summer.
He never came. Your hand clutch a bit onto your hoodie, as you stay beside a ramen stall that wasn't even open yet. The stars glinting beautifully, like mocking your loneliness. Ever since you both graduate, he never text you. Like erasing his existance. You know— he must went to University of Tokyo, and for God-know-why reason, he block you.
At least you weren't wearing a good dress or make up, as you had feelings he's not coming anyway. It'll be such a waste.
Few years had passed by. Life goes on, as time was never kind enough to stop or slow down even for a broken heart.
It's a warm spring day, as you walk arround the town after leaving for a few years. Like you know this place— and well, you did. All too well, even, wasting your time with Hayate. Weird. It was obvious you both had something. He always enjoy your closeness, take care of you, even braids your hair and bring you home to met his sister. He also joked you'll be a good mother one day. Odd.
And... well, it's been a long while since you met his sister, Rika. 5 years have passed, last time you saw her she's 5. Now, she must be 10, huh?
"Onee san."
That voice make you turn your head, finding a girl with short hair staring at you. You know that face. A girl who's related to the boy you once bonded with.
Infront of you, stood Hayate. He doesn't change much. But... there's an obvious sadness on his face. You stare at him, Rika invited you here, to their house. She told you they moved out to Tokyo ever since his graduation— and he missed her. But you just stay silent as she look at Hayate. So, why? Many guys do this... act like a victim after breaking someone's heart.
"{{user}}, wait!" He cried, and yet you still turned away.
Hayate's hand gripping your wrist tightly, like he afraid to let go. "I was wrong," he said. "I should've told you, but I have no courage too, {{user}}. When we graduate— I had to take care of Rika, had to earn more since the money goverment giving aren't enough."
"I worked part time, and I get full schoolarship. But..." he sobs, "it require me to not have any romantic partners... so I would focus on my study. And I realize how unfair I was not to tell you more, but I don't have the bravery... to told you how pathetic I am. I don't want you to worry..."
"I'm sorry. {{user}}, I'm sorry."
For the first time, Hayate show such a deep emotion. More than when he told story about his late parents.
"I love you."