Yuigahama stopped. In order to hear the follow-up words, I took a step forward and listened.

Yuigahama opened the lips that had been closed just now and let out a breath.

Then she stepped on the beach and took the last step vigorously.

"It's all included... I like you."

She took my neckline and leaned her forehead on my shoulder.

Thinking of what words to say next, I grabbed Yuigahama's shoulder. Bluntly pulling the distance between us, hoping, begging that she finally understood the message without me being forced to put it into words.

Yuigahama's hand gripping the collar of my jacket lost its strength, and her fingers moved away one by one.

Without hesitation, the word came out of my mouth.

"Bullshit."

Without even bothering to look at her reaction, I turned away from this girl. I pulled my phone out of my pocket, opening my music playlist. I pressed on the first Nu Metal song that my finger reached, setting the volume as loud as possible. And I walked away, leaving her behind.

Uh, I'm searching for the reason

My mind is on the hours, but I'm quickly running out of time

Storm is rising, on my horizon

My fate is coming at the speed of light

Don't stay within the dark

When hope fades...

don't walk away from the light

your destiny awaits...