Volume 1 Chapter 4.5 - Interlude - Without You
Interlude 4
Without You 2
『Yes, first love is a painful thing.』
I feel like crying at my best friend’s affirmation.
It’s too late to experience first love, yet too early to meet him.
I’m an adult now.
His kindness makes me happy, but the situation where I can’t honestly accept it is painful.
As long as we are a teacher and a student, the emotions named love that sprout between us are a forbidden fruit that must never come to fruition.
Yet, there’s a part of me that wants to reach out for it.
『Reiyu-chan, having seen your parents’ troubles, it’s understandable that you’re scared to fall in love. It’s not your fault, as no one can choose the family they’re born into. Don’t get that wrong.』
“Yeah.”
『But, it’s unfair to end things by just imposing your situation on him.』