A Novel to Read When You Want to Cry: 'Promise on a Rainy Day' Vol. 3 Final Chapter

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Chapter 3: Determination

A few more days passed since that day, and Yu and I began communicating again just as before.

However, the topic of Yu's sudden marriage proposal never came up. We were both unable to bring up such a heavy subject again.

Even though we were back in touch, our current relationship was far from the intimate childhood friendship we once had. There was a sense of hesitation in our conversations, and the easygoing atmosphere we used to share was gone.

It was painful for this kind of relationship to continue. I felt strongly every day that I couldn't bear any more distance between us.

Even so, I felt pathetic for not being able to understand Yu's true feelings, and I couldn't bring myself to step forward.

One day, I suddenly received a message from Yu.

Let's meet today. There is something I need to tell you.

My heart skipped a beat at those short words. Something to tell me? Yu?

I replied that I understood, and we agreed to meet at our usual cafe.

I walked quickly through the rain that had started to fall and entered the cafe. I caught sight of Yu sitting alone in the back.

Sorry, I'm late.

It's fine, just sit down and order something first.

Yu seemed a bit nervous today. Once I sat down, I ordered a coffee and looked at him again.

Why did you want to meet today? What is it you wanted to tell me?

Yu answered, looking a little embarrassed.

Regarding the marriage talk I mentioned before, I should have properly confirmed your feelings, Misaki. I'm sorry.

Epilogue

That day, Yu apologized for his naivety. I also apologized for not having sorted out my own feelings.

As a result, the marriage talk was effectively wiped clean.

After that, our relationship returned to how it always was. We gradually regained our comfortable, childhood-friend-like conversations, and the frequency of our messages increased.

However, several months have passed since Yu's confession. My feelings remain unchanged from back then, and my love for Yu only continues to grow.

I don't want to keep wandering like this forever. And so, I made the decision to tell him my true feelings.

One day, on another rainy day, I told him this.

There is something I want to talk to you about again, Yu.

When I sent that via LINE, we decided to meet at our usual cafe.

When I arrived at the shop, it was pouring rain outside. It was the same rainy sky as that day.

Sorry, this is about the continuation of that conversation again, but...

Ah, the previous talk? Are you going to say I was being thoughtless again?

No, that's not it. Today, I'm going to tell you my true feelings!

I take a deep breath and open my mouth.

"I love you. I love you, Yu. I've loved you for so long, I couldn't help myself."

"That's why, that's why I wanted to date you, not marry you."

As the words came out, my heart wouldn't stop racing. Even so, I was finally able to confess.

Then Yu

"I see."

he said, softening his expression and smiling happily.

"I'm glad."

"The truth is, I loved you too, Misaki. I've always loved you. But because we're childhood friends, it was hard to say. That's why I brought up the marriage proposal."

My heart races at the unexpected reply.

Our feelings reached each other.

After that, we started dating.

We spend our days facing each other as important people, supporting one another.

The End.

Afterword

This novel was actually written between 'Beyond Reminiscence' and 'Shooting Stars, and You.' Reading it back now, I think, 'Wow, it's so short!' 💦
But you know, I love the scene where they blurt out, 'I like you!' It feels so youthful. Oh, wait, Misaki is a 32-year-old office worker, though lol
Maybe it wasn't exactly the age for youth (*´艸`)

The novels I'll be posting after this are already written: a classic tear-jerker titled 'The Trajectory of You I Draw,' a novel that makes me personally lose control of my tear ducts (I haven't decided on a title for this one yet), and a novel that is still just a plot in my head but is waiting to be written, which is a bit too grand.

Oh, and before that, I think there was also a boring, forbidden-fruit-like novel. Well, I hope you enjoy that one too.

So, everyone, let's cry a lot and relieve some stress (*´꒳`*)

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