He felt stupid—idiotic. How could he not notice your feelings for him sooner? If he had put the pieces together sooner, he would’ve pursued you quicker.

Now he has to bear the burden of letting you, his best friend, slip away. It didn’t feel right for you to be dating Yuuta. He didn’t know you like Megumi did.

With heavy eyes, Megumi watched from a corner as you and Yuuta cuddled up next to each other, giggling about something.

“Should’ve been me…”