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Miyano sighed, uncharacteristically wistful. She and her friends were all going to see the cherry blossoms together. She really wanted to go with Ecchan, but Ecchan and her mom had gone out of town to see relatives, leaving her alone
Not that she didn’t want to spend time with them! They were some of her closest friends!
But there was something romantic about cherry blossom viewing. Holding hands with her girlfriend, sitting together on a blanket underneath the beautiful blossoms, it was a dream she had had long before she even realized she liked girls.
At least Tanaka and Ohta seemed to understand the romance involved. Tanaka was laying with his head in Ohta’s lap, surprisingly still awake (probably not for long), content to mostly listen to the conversation while Ohta lightly ran his fingers through Tanaka’s hair.
Honestly, how did she not pick up on their feelings sooner? Anyone with any sense could see it!
“Your being quiet today,” Tanaka said, rather suddenly. “You’re not worrying about those mascot characters again are you?”
Miyano jumped, and started flailing her arms wildly “Oh no no no! Nothing as scary as that! It’s really not a big deal or anything.” She rubbed the back of her head and laughed nervously. “I just miss Ecchan is all.”
Tanaka nodded in understanding. “Being alone is pretty tiresome.” He mumbled. “Who will carry you if you get tired?”
Miyano puffed out her chest proudly. “I don’t get tired!” she declared.
“Maybe Ohta can carry us both. I’m not sure there’s room, but maybe you can sit on his shoulders while he carries me in his arms?” Tanaka went on, caught up in his train of thought and showing no indication that he had heard her.
“Oi, what are you signing me up for this time?” Ohta chided, lightly flicking Tanaka on the nose.
Usually Tanaka and Ohta’s antics made her laugh, but right now they just made her feel lonely.
Miyano’s phone vibrated in her pocket. Miyano pulled it out and saw that she had a text message from Ecchan.
Ecchan: Hey, sorry I couldn’t see the cherry blossoms with u today :(
Miyano: that’s okay ^_^ I understand! Hows your family btw
Ecchan: ugh, annoying. As usual
Ecchan: but hey! That’s not what I wanted to talk about rn, I’ve gotta show u something!
Miyano: Oh? Whats that?
Miyano: o(≧∇≦o) ohmygosh its so pretty!!
Ecchan: isn’t it?? It looks just like you!!
Miyano dropped the phone in her lap, clutching her face in her hands and squealed.
Miyano: adhgas Ecchan!! ･:*:･(*/////∇/////*)･:*:･
Ecchan: It totally does though! The flowers are the same color as your hair! And its pretty much the same height as you, and its almost as cute as you!
Miyano groaned, pressing her bright red face into her lap. Ecchan was just too cool, and so charming. She couldn’t ask for a better girlfriend.
She stood up suddenly, full of resolve. She was going to find the tallest, most prettiest tree in the park and tell Ecchan that she was as pretty and elegant as that tree.