Falling Rain (12): The Past VIII

July 8th, 2031 - Cafe

The last thing Yumeko expected was to run into her boyfriend first. "Sorry I ran late; ah I used your umbrella!"

"It's okay.."

The two of them were at a cafe now, since it was raining, nobody sat outside. They chose a table with an umbrella and huddled under it as the waitress placed two cups in front of them.

"So I'll be straightforward," Atsuya said.

"Yes."

Atsuya-kun will break up with her, while she never wanted things to come to this. When she recalled his expression earlier in school and how bad their relationship has been, Yumeko understood. This relationship is over, and nobody can save it.

"Wait, let me go first," Yumeko interjected.

She should tell him honestly.

"I like...Haruka."

The words felt foreign when she said it. Yumeko questioned whether this was right.

"I see."

"I still have feelings for you. But I like Haruka more." Yumeko said.