Time slowly slipped away.
Ayatsuki Ayaka had been putting on a brave front, never showing any sign of fatigue in front of Saeko and the others.
This disguise lasted until she reached her bedroom at home, where she threw herself onto the bed, sighing deeply.
Helplessness was etched on her sun-kissed cheeks.
How had things developed to this point?
It was nothing like she had imagined when she left the house this morning.
She turned over, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Without the air conditioning on, the room felt a bit stuffy. Outside, the cicadas were still chirping, their sound lacking its usual pleasantness.
Now she just found the cicada calls particularly grating—too loud.
Currently, Saeko and the others were of the opinion that she should break off the relationship.
This didn't quite align with her own thoughts.
But what choice did she have if she didn't accept it?
She scratched her head. Her sister was clearly not someone she could discuss this with.
