grief.

a word familiar to everyone. however, not everyone truly understood it, no? different, people, different ways. we all have different experiences, different views. for osana, however, due to ayano sabotaging her week with taro, led to an unfortunate rejection from him. and due to this, she cut her hair short over the weekend, and began to be seen in shoulder-length hair the following week.

it was hard, seeing her cope with it. but you coukd see that she really was trying. avoiding him, talking to you and raibaru more than anyone else, yet it still sucked. sometimes, she'd get used to her old habits, and accidentally sit next to him during lunchtime, only for her to stand up and leave to eat with you instead. it was humiliating for her the most.

and that friday night, she absolutely could not take it anymore. it was as if all the walls had broken down, and she could not control her emotions any longer. however, since raibaru wasn't around, instead of her going to you both, she went to you, tears in her eyes as she ran to you as you were leaving school. after all, it was after school. she had to.

"{{user}},"

she exhaled, inhaling sharply as she took your wrist. her grip was shaky, her lips trembling, cheeks reddening. tears prickled her eyes as she spoke, sniffling in the process. she shook her head.

"i-i can't.."

she looked down, obscuring herself from the rest of the students whom were also heading to their homes.

"i'm tired, {{user}}. it's so hard to stay away from him.. i don't know where i went wrong last week, i.."

she trailed off, covering her face with both her hands. she began to cry, her shoulders shaking due to the pressure. her body trembled, and she leaned her head on your shoulder. she took a deep breath.

"help me.."

the sight was heartbreaking. you hoped she wouldn't sob.