Snow In December
82 Shota are gone

The bright moonlight seemed to follow Hinana's footsteps. He still remembered Ren's words to meet Shota. He also remembers being with Shota.

"No one lives without problems. It's just how he can react to it and solve it" Shota said while with Hinana a few days ago.

With a precarious feeling, Hinana tries to calm her mind towards indoor basketball, where she and Shota used to spend the night.

In Hinana's heart he thought he would meet Shota there, but it didn't match reality. The basketball court remained quiet.

"What are you doing here?" there was the sound of someone greeting Hinana.

"It's nothing." replied Hinana briefly and then approached Aoyama who was sitting on a long bench.

"Anoo, you're friends with Shota. Do you know where he is?" ask Hinana without further ado.

"I don't know."

"Oh that's how it is." muttered Hinana with a feeling of disappointment.

"I think you're too far into their problems."

"Eh? Do you know the problem too?" ask Hinana.

"Not really, I only got a glimpse of Ren falling for chasing Shota. But Hinana, I think you better not interfere with them." said Aoyama and stood throwing a basketball into the ring.

Hinana was still silent and contemplated Aoyama's words. It's true, he better not interfere. But somehow Hinana is difficult to refuse a request from Ren.

"I'm not really interested in either. It's just..."

"What's? Didn't you see it for yourself if Shota left Ren?" Aoyama started talking when she found out Hinana's words were hanging.

"Nobody blames Shota, even Jouji san himself said that. Ren and Jouji san said that if it wasn't Shota's fault, it was just that I wanted to know why Shota wouldn't stop knowing that Ren was after her. When Ren wakes up, his first request is to meet Shota." Hinana explained everything to Aoyama.

"Wakatta (i understand), why don't you just tell me if you can't find him. That way Ren would understand."

"I could have said it like that but, I couldn't bear to see Ren like that." said Hinana and lowered her gaze, she was afraid that Aoyama would see her grieving.

"Hinana Chan is Hinana chan." Aoyama approached her as if knowing what her best friend was feeling right now. "Hinana has always cared about others, from the past until now. Nih for you." said Aoyama and gave a box of mango juice to Hinana. Even though it was just a drink but managed to make himself cheerful again.

"Arigatou. Hey Aoyama what are you doing here?" ask Hinana and drink the mango juice from Aoyama.

"Ehh, I'm going to meet my girlfriend" Aoyama said, looking for an excuse.

"Eh, is that Sakura chan?"

"Who else is my boyfriend."

"introduce me. I want which woman can break your heart." Hinana gave a small laugh and hit Aoyama on the shoulder.

"That's what you said, but I'm not okay with him. So next time I'll just fuck you."

"You're having a fight with your girlfriend?"

"It's just a small problem. Hinana you better go home, than she misunderstands further." Aoyama scratched her non-itchy head, as if wanting to repel Hinana immediately.

"Emm okay. Jaa ne (me see you)." Hinana followed Aoyama's words and went home. He also waved at his best friend.

Aoyama also returned Hinana's hand and made sure that Hinana really went home.

"You have heard everything." said Aoyama with a rough breath. And soon Shota comes out of hiding.

"Hem." replied Shota nodding.

"Nobody blames you, so get out of my apartment." Aoyama throws the basketball towards Shota, and the rage leaves.

Aoyama was with Shota in the field, and she saw Hinana enter the building by accident. So quickly Shota and Aoyama find a hiding place.

But seeing Hinana who is too long on the basketball court makes Aoyama not at home. Eventually he decided to come out of hiding.

Hinana laid her body on the bed, it felt like today was very tired. He picked up an invitation that Sawako gave him two days ago.

"Tokyo?" hinana after reading it.

"Hum, with a situation like this what do you think? I know it's tough in this situation, but that's where the final assessment is." asked Sawako.

"Hountoni baka (so broke), what should I do." muttered Hinana by looking at the invitation he brought.

As Hinana thinks about how she and her team went to Tokyo, she plans to leave Ren but where possible. Ren is aware, of course Ren will sulk to come to Tokyo without worrying about his condition.

Because the thoughts that filled her brain finally Hinana fell asleep without washing her face.

A bright morning and gusts of wind began to blow away the cherry blossoms. Hinana hurriedly walked towards the stop, her steps halted as she looked at someone who was waiting for her.

"Shota kun." cried Hinana in surprise.

"Ohayoi (good morning)." Shota greeted Hinana then approached her. "You must be looking for me" Shota said confidently.

"That's a big pede. Shota, someone more important is looking for you." replied Hinana and followed Shota's footsteps.

"Em I know, but I can't see him."

"Doshite? Hey Shota kun, I don't know what's going on between the two of you but Ren kun really wants you." Hinana's loud remarks made Shota stop her steps.

"Are you looking for me because of Ren?" ask Shota and face Hinana.

"Gum."

"Sokka (that's it), certainly not possible." muttered Shota with puffy eyes. He swallowed his own saliva as if the disappointment he felt.

"Eh, what's wrong?" asked Hinana because there was no sound Shota slowly shrinking.

"Nanimonai (nothing). Nee Hinana, I sent a voice note to your email. You can give Ren to hear it."

"Wait a minute, why don't you just meet him. I can go with you now, Ren will be happy." Hinana pulls Shota's wrist to keep from leaving again.

"Gomenne (sorry) Hinana chan." Shota tries to release Hinana's hand but is unsuccessful. The woman's hand was so strong it held her.

"Our Shota are both adults. We solve problems with a cold mind."

"That's why since we're both adults, I want to get away from her. I want to live my life with my own hands, let me feel the fall so I get used to it. If Ren continues to be on my side, then I can't stand on my own feet. Please understand Hinana." said Shota half-shouting.

Hinana who saw was surprised, because only this time she saw an emotional Shota.

"Shota kun.." screeched at Hinana and slowly let go of her hand.

"I took a course in Paris for some time. Hinana Chan take good care of yourself, jaa (bye)." Shota slowly left Hinana.

A car pulled over and stopped. The door opens automatically and Shota climbs it.

Previously Shota had rented a car to take him to the airport, he thought to say goodbye to Hinana before leaving. Shota looked at the petals of cherry blossoms that Hinana had given her, feeling unrequited for Hinana.

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the visual is Shota, go on hiatus first.

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