Snow In December
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They both kept their mouths shut. Arimura also seemed to be a bit hesitant to answer Hinana's question.

"Hinana, I have something to tell you. But you have to promise to keep your mouth shut with anyone." said Arimura and approached Hinana.

"Hem, Wakatta." replied Hinana agreed.

"I love Shota and from the past to the present and beyond." Arimura immediately closed his mouth and slowly cried.

Hinana still does not understand what is meant by Arimura. Wasn't she the woman Ren really liked, and wasn't Arimura here for Ren??

"Aren't you here for Ren?" Ask Hinana slowly.

"No. I never loved Ren never." Arimura answered and still shed tears.

Hinana who heard Arimura's reply was shocked. He also remembers Arumi saying that the girl in front of him is the one Ren likes.

"Hinana san, there are a lot of mistakes you know. I actually like Shota Kun, but I have to let it go for Ren. Shota even decided on me and told me to be with Ren." continued Arimura.

(Flashback love triangle Ren, Alice and Shota)

The atmosphere in a five-star restaurant with a very romantic interior design. There were two friends eating dinner. The name of the restaurant is Chez Gladinez in the Basque area of Paris. It provides a variety of foods typical of the most popular Basque regions.

"Ren loves you." Shota said after finishing the last mouthful of salad he ordered.

" I know, but alwasy love you Shota." Arimura answered and held Shota's hand.

"We just broke up."

"What's? Why are you suddenly like that?" Arimura was very surprised, because the dinner that should be romantic was even the worst.

"I can't make Ren jealous."

"Then what about me." Shouted Arimura and stood up from his seat.

"You can play with him. Then after Ren gets bored and dumps you, you can come back to me." Shota said then left after paying for his dinner.

"Shota's.... Wait (wait)!!" Shouted Arimura and chased after Shota. But at that time the car driven by Shota had gone very fast.

After that Arimura decided to meet Ren, as usual Ren was always in the gallery precisely on the third floor of the campus.

As Ren is painting inside, Arimura knocks on the glass window and hints Ren to get out. Because he doesn't like the smell of oil paint.

"Alice, what are you doing here at night?" Ren asked with lips that revealed a smile.

"Are you busy?"

"Not really, oh a minute I'm gonna wash my hands." Ren knew that Arimura did not like the smell of oil paint.

"No need for Ren, I just need a minute to talk to you." Arimura immediately prevents Ren from going to the toilet.

"All right."

"You know, I just admire you because you're the most popular student here. But I don't like you at all. I've been dating Shota so please understand." Arimura explained in detail.

While Ren still remained silent standing in front of Arimura, between believing it or not with the words of the girl he loved so much.

"Oh yeah Ren, before I knew you. I knew Shota first and she also told me a lot about you. I also want to live with people who have a future. I'm sorry I had to tell you that." Arimura continued his words.

"Hum doesn't matter I understand." Ren replied and with a smile on his lips.

"All right, I'm going. See you." Without further ado, Arimura leaves Ren.

Ren remained standing still. He suppressed his anger until a brush he held was finally broken. However, he still smiled and went back into the gallery.

A large canvas in front of her was a face painting of Arimura whom she always called Alice. Withstanding the grief Ren tried to finish the painting. Although his feelings were never repressed.

From the corner of the room Shota noticed everything, including the conversation between Ren and Arimura. He felt guilty for his sister, he should have said from the beginning that he and Arimura had known each other.

The next morning in Boston, Shota walks to Arimura, and Arimura happily welcomes her.

" Bonjour (good morning)." said Arimura with a beautiful smile as Shota approached her.

The two of them had already promised to meet and date with a picnic by the lake, and a view of the Eiffel Tower.

"Sayonara (goodbye)." Shota told Arimura when it was the same place.

"Eh, what are you saying?" alice asked, because at that time she really did not know Japanese.

Although he is of Japanese-English descent, Arimura never lived in Japan. He lived with his mother in England and then moved to Paris, until the age of 25 Arimura never met his father.

"Sayonara in Japanese means goodbye forever." Shota said once more.

"WHY?? Why are you saying that?"

"I'm just telling you to play around with Ren, not hurt him." Shota was seen holding back her tears. She still remembers what she saw last night in the gallery.

" But I can't. I really love you Shota. Please !! Don't leave me again." Arimura knelt down and begged Shota.

"But if you hurt her it's the same as you hurt me."

"I'm just telling the truth. Please Shota,!!" Arimura still held Shota's hand tightly until her tears wet the palm of Shota's hand from earlier in her hand.

"Good bye Arimura. I don't want to meet you again." Shota let go of Arimura's hand and wiped away her dripping tears slightly.

"NO! SHOTA NO!!" Shouted Arimura and cried.

While Shota still walked straight without looking back at all. Even though his tears had not dripped but his heart felt very sick, exceeding the sword incision he had experienced.

(back in time)

Hinana had finished off her tissue for hearing Arimura's story. What a painful love story, more painful than any she has ever experienced.

"Do you still need it again?" Arimura gave her a box of tissues.

"Arygatou." Hinana answered and received a gift from Arimura.

"I'll pay for our breakfast." Arimura felt bad for making Hinana cry. Because as long as he meets Hinana looks very cold to him.

"Let me." refused Hinana.

"It's okay, you better go to the bathroom. Your face is very messy." said Arimura with a small laugh.

"really? Then the cotton matte kudasai (please wait a moment)." said Hinana then ran to the bathroom.

What Arimura said was true. Hinana's whole face looks scary. The mascara she was wearing filled her eyes. Hinana immediately washed her face and removed all her makeup.

It didn't take long for Hinana to go out and meet Arimura who was waiting for her outside.

"Aren't you wearing makeup?" arimura asked and as usual Arimura was always smiling and chuckling. To make her even more beautiful.

"No need, ne Arimura and will you help me?" ask Hinana.

"Nani? (what)?"

"I'm continuing the festival, but I'm also not feeling good about you for having to see Ren back" Hinana explained.

"It's okay, Ren and I made up. Ren understood anyway. It's just that Shota might not have forgiven me."

"Shota also helped me at the festival, you can meet her. I'll help you make up with him, too."

"Eh really?"

"Hum, didn't you come to see me for asking for that help?" hinana said jokingly.

"You're very good at guessing. All right come on." Arimura agrees with Hinana's offer and drives her car to Ren's office.

Arimura Tezuka's.