Chapter 194: Request from a Younger Boy
Maki’s PoV
After he finished his story, Riku-san looked up at the ceiling and let out a sigh.
It was my first time hearing about his past. It seemed like he experienced more setbacks and struggles during his school days than Umi or me.
He probably never talked about this with Umi.
“I know that I should’ve accepted her confession back then… It’s just, some of the unattractive guys’ words got me, what with their speeches about how I should focus on my exam instead of trying to play around with romance…”
In a situation like that, it would be more reassuring to have a lover by your side to encourage you.
I had Umi with me. Because of her encouragements, my grades improved considerably. Yes, I fell a bit short this year, but next year I should be able to enter the preparatory class with her.
From the story he told me, back then, Riku-san was similar to me, so with Shizuku-san by his side, even when he was in a tough situation, she would be able to make him feel better at least.
It’s a shame that he took a different path.