Kurumi said, stepping from behind the stall. “What are you doing here?”

I have to admit…I’m a little nervous around her. It’s as if I’m going to lose.

Lose? …Lose to what?

“Kurumi, that’s no way to talk to customer. Sorry is there anything you nee-“

I’ll never forget whose voice that is. “Kuronuma?” “Ohayo.” I greeted Kazehaya-kun. Kurumi stood there, motionless.

“Is there anything you need? Sorry, our shop still isn’t ready. You can come back later if you want.” He said softly. “No, I don’t need anything, I’m just looking around.” I said. “Then Kazehaya! Let’s continue putting up the decorations!” Kurumi grabbed Kazehaya’s arm.

…

I felt a sharp pain in my chest. “W-Wai-!”

They both looked at me. Kazehaya struggled away from Kurumi. “L-Let’s go. See you later.”

When Kazehaya left, Kurumi signed back something to me. Sign language.

L-O-S-E-R

I think I know what she means now, and…

I won’t give up that easily.