the starting

Natsu and Harukaare in elementary school and over time become best friends. Their friendship is put to the test when Akari has to move to another city.

It's not their fault that they both have to go, but they're still sad to see them leave. They've had this conversation with Natsu before about being apart, how it would be hard for their parents. But they're going to be okay because they'll be able to spend even more time together after school.

The week goes by slowly until the day of the move. Natsu and Harukaare are packing all their things into boxes and getting ready to leave.

Haru is standing next to Natsu as he's stuffing a pillow into his suitcase. His mom came around earlier to tell him that she ll take care of everything. They were planning on sending him off to her house so that his stuff can go in and out whenever he wants. He looks up at Haru who's watching the whole scene, his face blank and expressionless.

"Are you going?" He asks, voice quiet. He doesn' t know why he says anything, since no one else will hear what he's saying, but something tells him to say it anyways.

Natsu nods and then turns to Haru's parents, "Can we get my books? I need them."

His mother nods and takes them from him before handing it to him.