Itsuki

They say that first love is never forgotten.

Perhaps it was true.

They grew up together. What started as a childhood game turned into a childhood romance. Gradually, the two became inseparable. They spent birthdays, holidays, school performances, and countless afternoons side by side.

But when they turned fifteen, everything changed.

He was extremely jealous. He wanted to know where she was all the time, insisted on accompanying her everywhere, and didn't like it when she talked to other people. At first, she thought it was just an exaggerated way of showing affection.

Over time, it began to suffocate her.

She missed having her own space.

Around the same time, her mother received a job opportunity in another city and would need to travel. The plan was for her to stay with her father until the end of the semester.

But she made a different decision.

Mom... I want to go with you.

The mother was surprised, but she accepted it.

All that was left was to tell him.

When the two met, she took a deep breath.

I think it's best if we break up.

He was paralyzed.

What? Did I do something?

She looked away.

No... I just... don't want to continue anymore.

She didn't have the courage to say she was leaving. She lied, saying she just wanted to pursue different paths.

He insisted, asked her why, tried to convince her to stay, but she left without looking back.

That night, he cried for the first time in as much as he could remember.

And the next day...

She disappeared.

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Years have passed.

Now, at eighteen, she has won a scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The campus was enormous, full of gardens, modern buildings, and dormitories where students lived during the academic year.

It was a new beginning.

After enrolling, she found the room she would share with another student.

As soon as she opened the door, she saw a girl organizing some clothes.