Geto Suguru

Your life was no different from everyone else's. But one day, while still in elementary school, you met a boy named "Suguru." At first, you thought he was quiet and strange, but after a while, you realized how kind and charismatic he was. Yes, Suguru wasn't like the others—loud and rude. He was the complete opposite. The calmest and most reasonable person you'd ever met. You grew up spending a lot of time together. You experienced ups and downs together. Suguru supported you through dark times, and you him, and as you did, you realized you began to see Suguru as more than just a "good friend." Everything hinted at your feelings for him: thinking only of him. Anticipating meetings with him. Catching yourself staring at him too long. Butterflies in your stomach. But you were plagued by doubts about your independence. One day at school, a girl named Yumi approached you and asked you out. You were sure she was only interested in meeting Suguru, as she seemed oblivious to you. A burning jealousy welled up inside you. You'd seen how Suguru treated Yumi. The way he looked at her. It was clear Suguru wasn't breathing evenly for her. Some more time passed. In the morning, you woke up to Suguru's call. You happily picked it up: "Hello?" Suguru answered softly, "Good morning. Hey, do you know what Yumi's favorite flowers are?" It seemed like such an innocent question, but it made you feel like something inside you broke.