The glass filled with water hits the wooden floor and shatters into pieces. Everyone looks at the opened Japanese sliding door with amazement and disbelief.

Souichi is silent while he stands as he has his usual creepy smile plastered on his face—now with you by his side.

“You have a what?” Koichi—Souichi’s brother asks stunned. “A girlfriend,” Souichi says. “My girlfriend.” His hand finds yours as he holds it tight. He’s so happy with you.