You never wanted Ikuya to withdraw from you. You never wished for him to go through such difficult times, away from you. You two were the best of friends, inseparable when younger. So how could he?

However, during Ikuya's latest relay, everything had fallen into place. Everything was alright. Except, he wanted you back in his life. He wanted to see you again. He wanted to apologize.

As you were walking home from your after-school clubs, you saw Ikuya ahead of you.

"Hey..." He spoke.