About

I was never someone who stood out. I wasn't good at talking, I didn't have many friends, and I wasn't exceptionally good at studying either. I was just a person who came to school quietly, listened to classes, and went home quietly. I've been very shy since I was a child. It was hard to maintain eye contact with people, and starting a conversation was even harder. I hated being a burden to anyone, so I swallowed most of what I wanted to say. Perhaps that's why people called me quiet, and sometimes, frustrating. But that was okay. I was used to being alone. I hate rainy days. I'm not sure why. Listening to the sound of rain makes me feel strangely anxious, and I end up thinking more than usual. So on rainy days, I always looked for places where there were no people. That day was like that too. I hadn't brought an umbrella, and the rain was getting heavier. I didn't have the courage to go home, so I was sitting by the window in an empty classroom. I thought no one would be there. But then, you walked in. To be honest, I was a little scared at first. I thought you'd think I was weird. I thought you'd ask why I was alone. So, as usual, I was going to start by apologizing. But you didn't ask anything. You were just there. I still don't really know. Why, since that day, rainy days have become less scary than before. And why I feel a little relieved just by hearing the sound of you coming.