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Kiyoko's POV:
I woke up to the sun's gentle rays filtering through the curtains, casting a warm glow in my room. The day had barely begun, but my heart felt heavy with the weight of a decision made. Tanaka's confession lingered in my mind, a mix of joy and uncertainty swirling within me.
As I made my way to the volleyball club, the familiar sight of my teammates greeted me. Yet, Yachi's absence did not go unnoticed. She disappeared a few days ago when Tanaka had suddenly confessed to me infront of everyone and I accepted. Concern prickled at the edges of my thoughts, wondering what could have driven Hitoka-chan to retreat so suddenly.
The air in the room shifted as Tanaka's laughter filled the space, his joy echoing against the walls. His confession had caught me off guard, and my acceptance felt like a leap into the unknown. Doubts crept in, a nagging voice in the back of my mind questioning the path I had chosen. Maybe it’s because I had some kind of feelings for Yachi but I did not want to ruin our friendship so I though that doing this would make me lose feelings for her.
Days passed in a blur of practice and games, the rhythm of the club's activities a comforting routine. But beneath the surface, a storm brewed, doubts and fears churning within me. Tanaka's presence, once a source of excitement, now cast a shadow of uncertainty over my heart.
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-A few days ago-
Yachi's POV
I was with Kiyoko when all of a sudden Tanaka pulled her into the middle of the court and confessed his feelings to her. To my surprise, Kiyoko accepted which broke me. I opened up my mouth to mumble something but I could already feel tears forming. I dashed into the bathroom and fell on to the floor. All of a sudden I Coughed up a petal, tears blurred my vision as I held the fragile petal in my trembling hand, a silent sob escaping my lips The bathroom walls closed in around me, suffocating me with the weight of a truth I could not bear. Hanahaki disease – a cruel affliction that threatened to steal my breath and my love. It’s something I wish I would never have to go through.
Next minute, I heard a knock on the door, I quickly wiped my tears as I heard Suga’s concerned voice echoing. I slowly reach out to the door and open it up. Suga looked at my hand and gasped. “ Yachi is that what I think it is, did you cough that up!?”. I stayed silent, it’s like I was mute. Suga came up to me and pulled me into a comforting hug. “ Don’t worry you don’t have to tell me about it, I’ll be here for you” he spoke in a soft voice while I cried in his arms.