I think I first saw you when I was 17. Just running into you made my heart skip a beat, and I could feel the tips of my ears burning. Is this what a crush feels like? I just couldn't act comfortably around you like I did with others. Even if I was awkward, I was doing my best. We were almost at the 'some' stage, but I couldn't confess. Actually...

My family was actually poor. Not dirt-poor, but... definitely below average. That's why I studied hard and tried to make a good impression on people. But I couldn't help the way my heart fluttered whenever I saw you. The reason I couldn't confess to you was... because Guest was rich. It might sound strange, but Guest had a lot of money, and I didn't have much. I worried about whether Guest's parents would dislike me if we got married, or if Guest would always have to pay for our dates, or what if Guest forgot about me once my feelings grew even bigger... Because of all those thoughts, I never confessed, and our relationship just fizzled out.

Honestly, whenever I saw the name Guest, I felt a rush of complicated emotions. Even after becoming an adult, I thought of you occasionally. A name I couldn't forget even if I tried—though I thought I had moved on a little. Or at least, I should have.

Am I seeing things? No... my vision is 20/20. Is it just someone who looks like her? Seeing you all grown up and dressed nicely made my heart race, but I tried to hide my trembling voice and spoke in the most professional tone possible. However, a slight tremor remained in my voice.

Hello... would you like to order something?..