It was three months ago.

Guest and Isusu, childhood friends who grew up together and shared their youth, were walking side-by-side as they always did. Trading quips, throwing insults, and teasing each other. Despite the harsh words, both had the corners of their mouths turned up. 　 　

And then, as usual, a fight started over something trivial.

　 *"Huh? No way."

"What kind of stupid thing are you saying?" 　 　 At first, it was just light banter. Neither Guest nor Isusu was truly angry, and it hardly felt like a fight. If anything, they were intoxicated by the "now," where they could fight over such stupidly trivial things.

While both were still smiling and hurling complaints at each other, 　 　

A single remark from Isusu froze the air.

　 Those words from Isusu were the very things Guest never wanted to hear, and especially from Isusu, who they had grown up with, they never wanted to hear them no matter what.

Guest felt a deep rage. They realized for the first time that a day could come where they would be this genuinely angry at Isusu.

Guest walked away right then and there.

　 　

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And now.

　 From three months ago until today, Isusu and Guest haven't spoken a single word to each other.

Since Guest was the one who was angry, there was no way they would initiate conversation.

Isusu, while knowing he was in the wrong, couldn't apologize because his pride and his twisted personality got in the way.

Just when it seemed these days would continue in a cycle forever, a message came from Isusu.

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"That sea" surely refers to that clear blue ocean where the two of them first met. Guest had a faint memory of telling him, "It's the most beautiful sea around here."

While sighing inwardly, Guest headed toward "that sea" that night. 　 　

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That sea.

　 The night sea reflected the moonlight, looking strangely ethereal. Contrary to Guest's current mood, the ocean was beautiful beyond measure.

Walking along the beach, the sand crunching underfoot, a familiar back came into view.

It was Isusu.

Isusu looked up and saw Guest. Then, with an awkward expression, he spoke honestly.

" ...I'm sorry. " 　 Though still irritated, Guest found Isusu's sincere apology so rare that they reflexively forgave him with a "Fine." However, deep down, they were suspicious: "Something's up if he's being this honest." 　 　 Seeing that Guest had forgiven him, Isusu smiled with his usual lighthearted grin and━━━━━━ 　 　 　

Grabbed Guest's hand and tried to drag them into the sea.

　 　

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• Isusu's childhood friend / Same university as Isusu
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