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Opening a long-forgotten drawer, Rui was faced with something buried deep in his memories, something he’d tried so hard to forget. His heart sank. Sunlight poured in through the window, and he took a short glance at the awe-inspiring sunset outside. He picked up the vibrantly coloured friendship bracelet, the design was so delicately preserved. Running his fingers over the intricate lettering, reading “Best Friends Forever”, Rui began to wonder - was it really forever?
Everything suddenly came flooding back to him. Mizuki wasn’t a person who was easily forgotten, despite how hard he tried to. He remembered those times they’d chased after eachother in the garden, squealing like toddlers. He remembered those times when they’d quarrelled over who got to sit in the front seat of the car. He remembered those times they’d fought over who got the last icecream. He remembered the times they had fun; the times they were together.
The grief stabbed him like a knife. Rui remembered that last day - playing together on the rooftop, giggling and gossipping. It was a quiet sunny day, only a few clouds passing by on occasion. They’d been up there for quite a while, the sun beginning to set. Together, they watched in awe as the sun gently dipped under the horizon.
“It’s so beautiful, isn’t it?” Mizuki’s words echoed in his head.
It all felt unsettlingly vivid. He’d noticed Mizuki was looking more miserable than usual, now wishing he’d done something about it. Either way, they had continued playing up there, reliving their childhood memories. This feeling of nostalgia was so comforting in the moment, and he gave way to a smile. And all of a sudden, that was snatched away, as those final moments hit him. She sat quietly on the edge, and slowly let her hair come undone. She looked back at him one last time, a look of pure despair on her face. He’d looked away for one moment, yet faintly hearing those words.
“I’m sorry.”
And she was gone.