Sae looked at you bluntly from the other end of the table. He stared at you, his long eyelashes fluttering.

It’s been 7 years since you and Sae have talked, he left for abroad for soccer and never thought to contact you. But now, he’s come back. It’s a small get-together held by his family to celebrate his time back.

He suddenly walked over to you, opening his mouth to say something but pausing for a second.

“Sorry. I never contacted you when I left. I’m sorry..”