I call Noriko when I get home.

She hadn't been at school today.

Not after what Ryu did.

2 rings.

I thought she had broken up with him but,  after yesterday's lunch I think now, my thoughts have been approved.

Pick up Noriko.

She answers.

I can hear her sniffle.

Is she sick?

"Noriko, are you okay? "

Pause.

"No, Kouta I'm not. I'm not okay all. "

"Are you sick?"

"No. "

"Then why do I here you crying? "

"Because I love Ryu. But he doesn't love me back. No matter how hard I try to get him to look at me like I'm the world, he never will. And I still love him. Kouta..... Why can't I find a guy like you? "

Why can't you see I'm that guy?