Confession

Hiro couldn't help but feel bitter. But he also knew that he couldn't do anything about it. 

Those moments had passed. 

He had been given a second chance. 

When he started becoming twisted, she could have left him. She didn't need to suffer the hell with him. Yet, she chose to remain by his side. 

He had deprived her of her happiness. 

But now that he had a second chance in life, he was obligated to return her the happiness she deserved. 

"This time, I'll protect that smile," Hiro resolved, determination flashing past his eyes. 

Hiro then stepped out of the water and joined her. 

As the sun neared the horizon, the sky transformed into a breathtaking canvas of different colors. Far in the distance, where the sun touched the horizon, it looked like the sun was melting into the sea. 

The wisps of cloud were now molten with the dying rays of the setting sun. A few flocks of birds flew towards the sun.