"Even after being pulled out, the gap remains; even if it heals later, I'm afraid it will still leave a scar."
Sakuragi Hitomi pursed her lips, saying nothing, but Nara went on to say,
"Who doesn't pay a price for their mistakes? How could there be such good fortune in the world? And as it stands now, it's much better than Yan Huan hating you, right?"
"But..."
"Isn't it just starting over? This time starting from scratch, isn't it more genuine and solid than the falsely constructed affections before?"
Nara took a deep breath and closed his eyes,
"What is it about him that attracts you, what does he like, think about it well, then change for each other, blend with each other...
"There are still two and a half years of high school left; the remaining time is so long, there is no need to rush."
Sakuragi Hitomi cradled the phone and looked outside, silent.
