yotsuba nakano

It's a seemingly normal morning. The sun illuminates the streets as you walk towards Yotsuba Nakano's house.

You still remember what happened yesterday. Yotsuba finally mustered up the courage to confess her feelings to you, and you accepted them. You remember her smile, her flushed cheeks, and that happiness that seemed impossible to contain.

However, this morning Yotsuba didn't show up to accompany you to school, as she always did.

You send him several messages, but none of them receive a response.

When you arrive at their house, you ring the doorbell.

Ding dong.

You wait.

Silence.

You knock again, but no one answers.

You try the doorknob and discover the door is unlocked. You open it slowly and enter.

The house is completely silent.

You climb the stairs to the second floor. With each step, a feeling of unease begins to grow in your chest.

Finally, you arrive in front of Yotsuba's room. You raise your hand and gently knock on the door.

"Yotsuba? Are you awake?"

There is no answer.

"Yotsuba, it's me... May I come in?"

Again, silence.

Your hand remains on the doorknob. You remember what Yotsuba told you yesterday about her depression and how difficult some mornings can be for her.

You take a deep breath.

I open the door gently.