Eternal Melody

Shin doesn't understand how he ends up in strange situations like this. How did he end up in the infirmary, with Shizune Miya treating him? It's true that he lost quite a bit of blood and was on the verge of losing consciousness. But out of all the people who were there. Why does it have to be this girl?

He guessed it could have been worse, though. The girl's boyfriend could have come here with them. Even so, this girl really does remind him of Sumire. There's something about her aura.

Maybe it's just their behavior? Although the girl lived in Nagano, appears to have more of a Osaka accent.

"Sensei, was that girl just now friends with Sumire?" Miya asked.

"Yeah, you could say that."

It's always been difficult to tell what kind of relationship those two had. Because, unlike the others, Nase always seemed to have more of a deep reason for following Sumire.

"I see. The people around Sumire now are really pretty. That girl especially."

He wasn't expecting that remark.

But now that he thought about it, Nase really is beautiful, and those other two girls are too. And the guys in his group and M5 are all good-looking. Eh, who knew? Is this what they meant by birds of a feather flocking together?

However, getting a closer look at Shizune Miya now, her face does resemble Sumire. The two could get away with saying they're sisters. Yuhi would probably say they are completely different, and maybe they are. Maybe Nase's punch knocked out some of his brain cells too.

"Hey, can I ask you something?" Shin mumbled.

"What is it?"

"Why did you transfer to this school?"

Sensing the sudden silence, he mutters quietly, ' crap.' He shouldn't have been so straightforward. Before he could refute those words, Miya spoke.

"Because I wanted to escape. My parents have always been quite strict; in the first place, they've never approved of my relationship with Shouta. No matter how strong my grades were, they still couldn't accept it. Before I knew it, there was nothing but a sea of endless fights every day. It's quite embarrassing. But, when I am with them. I feel like I don't belong there."

Forget her appearance and personality being the same. Even her circumstances are as dark as that girl's.

"You brought your boyfriend here because?" Shin wondered.

Miya closed her eyes. "Because I want him to admit his feelings for her."

Huh? Wait what?

Shin blinks twice, three times. Before realizing she wasn't joking. Despite the vague mention of a 'her,' it was obvious to him who she was speaking about. The her is Sumire. But why is Shizune saying she wants her boyfriend to confess to Sumire?

"Huh?" Shin said, confused.

Miya tightened his bandage, then causing him to yelp. "Sensei, don't be too loud. This is an infirmary."

'How can he not be loud when you just tightened the bandage?'

It felt like the circulation in his arm was fading every minute.

Another trait that reminds him of Sumire. There's no denying the resemblance between the two of them now. Unfortunately, his experience with women is limited since he rarely hangs out with them.

"When he does. I'll let him go so he can pursue her." Miya mumbled.

Hold on a second. Is this girl serious? Shin looks at her expression to see nothing but a look of seriousness in her eyes. What a crazy woman.

"Why would you allow him to go to her? Don't you like him?"

Miya laughs lightly. "Indeed, it may be crazy. But for me, the only thing I truly desire is for the two people I care about the most to be happy. It's like that, isn't it? Women can become quite formidable if it's for the person they love. That's why I'll do anything to ensure it happens."

"Even if it means losing him?" Shin asked.

Miya nodded. "Even if."

"I don't think you have to worry about it. Even if Kurata Shouta were to confess to her, Sumire has Yuhi."

At those words, Miya paused. "Is Terashima really that kind?"

"Of course he is." Shin saw her wary expression and sighed. "Let me guess. You have been reading the rumors on the net?"

"I just wanted to know more about him. Sumire always talks about how kind he is, but I have heard mixed information. So, I decided to do my own research."

"But trusting the internet?"

Miya blushed. "I didn't know who to ask. I'm not familiar with who is friends with Terashima."

"Hmm, but don't you know Hamano? I am sure you can ask him. Those two are close."

"They are?" Miya seemed surprised. "That's hard to believe." 𝘣𝘦𝑑𝑛𝘰𝑣𝘦𝘭.𝘰𝘳𝑔

"I just told you not to trust what you have read on the net. Yuhi isn't a bad person."

"I've noticed that you're not denying him being a womanizer."

Shin sighed deeply. "I can't deny that. Yuhi was a player."

Miya frowned. "Then why is Sumire with him?"

"I said was, and I have no right to explain his circumstances for him. But let me tell you this. Yuhi cares about Sumire more than anyone. Moreover, he knows what happened with you. So do not be surprised when you meet him; he is hostile."

"Even though you know, why aren't you hostile?" Miya questioned.

"I'm not the type of person to hold grudges against someone I don't know. You may have hurt Sumire, but I have done the same." Shin paused, recalling his conversation with Sumire. "There are no humans out there who don't hurt each other."

Miya's lips curve to a smile. "You're an odd guy Nakura Shin. Has anybody ever told you that?"

"Only Sumire," Shin admitted.

"Then I suppose I am the second." Miya finished treating the rest of her injuries, and the doors slid open right then.

It was a worried-looking Sumire. She immediately rushed over to him.

"Are you okay? I am so sorry about what Siena did." Sumire apologized.

Shin shakes his head. "I am alright. What about you? How are your injuries-" Shin paused, seeing her bandaged arm. He immediately stood up. "I'll walk you back to Mashimas."

"But your hurt-"

Shin shakes his head. "Let me at least do this much."

There isn't much he can do for her other than stay by her side. His gaze fell towards Shizune, who was giving him an approving nod. The heavyweight he had been feeling in his heart since Mashima appeared disappeared.

There is something he can do for Sumire, something he has always been doing.