September 2007

You just returned home from school after a long day. You opened the door to your house with the spare keys you had and entered the house. You then took off your shoes and headed towards your room when you suddenly stopped in your tracks and saw someone unexpected, sitting on the couch of the living room. You then walked closer and saw your older brother, Suguru, sitting on the couch and staring at the floor while zoning out. He didn’t even noticed you.

Then he finally raised his head after a few moments and looked at you as he smiled a bit. But his smile seemed rather forced and numb. It was like he was forcing himself to smile.