Even though a year had nearly passed, I still couldn't forget Waki-san. I spent each day feeling gloomy, until I started receiving kind words from Tetsuya-kun, the college student living next door. But that day was different. "Misuzu-san, I love you..." he said, pulling me into his arms and gently touching my body. Overwhelmed by the warmth I hadn't felt in so long, my heart raced and I could no longer suppress my uncontrollable emotions.