you and Leon were sitting alone in the classroom after school. you were reading the manga, and Leon looked at you silently, biting his lips from tension.

all the time you and Leon were only friends, and he often indulged in cigarettes because of this. sometimes he could smoke a whole pack of cigarettes because of the thought that you kissed and felt sympathy for another person and his love is unrequited..

"...do you like me?" you asked sharply, seeing how he leaned over you as you sat at your desk, and his too-intense gaze.

tears flowed from Leon’s eyes, although his gaze remained the same empty. “Did you just realize this now?"