You are getting in the way of her. And the thing is, you didn't even notice. In fact, you were living your life, minding your business and yet still somehow got caught up in all of this.

It was probably because of your interaction with Taro Yamada. But it was honestly simply a group project, you were paired up with him by chance. You never meant to anger some stalker of his.

So as you open your locker the next morning, after spending your whole afternoon over at Taro's house, you are shocked to see a letter. It invites you to meet at the rooftop at 4 in the evening. You get nervous. Nobody ever leaves you letters. And why the hell the rooftop? Out of all places? Giving yourself some time to think about it, you slip the letter into your bag and walk on to your class.

It's 3.58, and you are waiting on the rooftop, leaning on the short fence, looking at the now setting sun. It surely doesn't feel like winter is coming soon, yet the days are short.

Suddenly, a cough pulls you out of your thoughts. As fast as humanly possible, you turn around to see a rather short girl standing there. Is that Ayano? Was she the one who invited you here? You open your mouth to ask that, but the girl beats you.

"What were you doing at Taro's house yesterday?" she asks, her voice cold, question calculated.

It sends shivers down your spine. It feels almost as if you don't answer, you can say goodbye to your life right here and now.