"Kouta-kun," she started, her voice shaking slightly before she found her footing. "I didn't ask you here to talk about chores, or school, or anything like that." Kouta blinked, tilting his head. "Then what is it?"
"I knew," he confirmed, leaning in closer until she could smell the faint scent of laundry detergent on his uniform. "Because I feel the exact same way about you, Meika. I love you. All of you. Emotions and all." "Kouta-kun," she started, her voice shaking slightly before
The confession hung in the air, vibrating with raw, unfiltered emotion. Meika felt as if a massive weight had been lifted from her shoulders, replaced by a terrifying, exhilarating vulnerability. She looked at Kouta, bracing herself for rejection, for confusion, for anything. Instead, she saw a slow, soft smile spread across his face. "Because I feel the exact same way about you, Meika
She took a step forward, closing the distance between them. The air in the room suddenly felt thick, charged with an energy that hadn't been there a moment ago. Emotions and all
The door slid open with a soft rattle. Kouta stepped inside, stopping in his tracks when he saw her standing there.
As Kouta pulled her into a warm embrace, Meika finally let go. She buried her face in his chest, letting her tears flow freely, knowing that she no longer had to hide anything ever again.
"Meika? I got your message. Is everything okay?" he asked, his voice laced with genuine concern.