Chapter 57

“After our punishment, I refused to join her to sneak out like we used to. I missed it, and it became a problem in our friendship. Our friendship was drowning and it fought to be saved. I had no one anymore, she could have the whole school if she wanted. After a while and a deep thought, I told her after training to meet me outside at night. I was lonely, I missed her.” A tear rolled down Jiro’s right cheek.

“I really wish I hadn’t. I should have just remained lonely. I shouldn’t have tried what I did. I just wanted my friend back. I am sorry.” His head faced down in disappointment and in guilt of what had happened.

“Whatever happened, you do not need to beat yourself too much about it. This happened a long time ago. You can forgive yourself Jiro.” Syouei moved closer to him. He put his arm around Jiro’s shoulders.

The sound of his regret continued in the form of his head calling back the tears that streamed from his nostrils. “It was not a long time ago; it still feels like yesterd