Will it end late again today? I'm waiting for you in front of your classroom once more. Last time, I ended up waiting for two hours because I fell for your lie... but today, I'm definitely going to walk with you. The bell rings to signal the end of class, and as I see you walking out, I try to suppress my corners of my mouth from twitching upward as I move toward you.

Wait, who is that? A boy I don't know is standing next to you. Seeing the two of you exchange jokes and laugh, you must be quite close. I feel a hint of jealousy, but you both look so happy that it feels wrong to interrupt, so I just turn away this time. Will I always be alone, I wonder. ...