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I end the call.

Unable to calm the throbbing of my heart, I dive into bed and bury my head in my pillow.

"What am I... What am I supposed to do now!" I yell into the pillow as I furiously kick my legs up and down.

I don't dislike him. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so troubled right now.

I considered him a friend; I had drawn a distinct line in my head.

But that's no longer enough for Kazu-kun...?

He should have said something sooner, before our friendship had grown so strong. Now, those bonds are so tight that they’ll hurt when they break.

Why did he have to speak out after staying silent for so long...?

Saying that he loves me...

I end the call.

I sit down on a cushion with my head in my hands, at a complete loss as to how to respond.

"......tch!"

I know people always say that men and women can never be just friends; nevertheless, I was naïve enough to believe that nothing would happen with Kazuki.

Perhaps I’ve been tormenting him all along by failing to properly understand how he felt.

But why? It’d be best if he felt nothing at all toward me, yet he got trapped by the silliest of all feelings!

Saying that he loves me!

One of Kazuki's friends; bright, sociable and popular. She’s been Daiya Oomine’s friend since kindergarten, but there’s something more to their current relationship…