The Love of Two Continents
27

The park assessment class is underway. Taehyung can't believe the winner is his class. Junta and other friends cheered Taehyung and congratulated him.

"Alright, for the class representative please give a word to everyone." Speak English teacher who became the host.

Taehyung climbed onto the podium with the chalice and flower crown he was wearing.

"Thank you for Igarasi sensei. It's actually a crazy assignment my homeroom teacher gave me. I don't understand why Sensei told me to, maybe because at that time I looked free so Sensei just wanted to tell me. But, every time I see a flower growing in bloom. I feel happy and can forget a little bit about my sadness, so I enjoy it. In the future I no longer want to be appointed as a class representative to take care of the park. Thanks."

Taehyung's words on the podium certainly invited a lot of laughter. Official events that should be motivating, but in fact Taehyung said if taking care of the park is a compulsion. Masahiro could only shake his head because of one of his students.

"Omedeto. (congratulations). " The Junta cried as Taehyung got off the podium, and his other friends cheered as his class won.

"You shouldn't say that, you bastard curse." Masahiro went straight to Taehyung and touched his head.

"Itai.. (sickness). Then what am I supposed to say?" Taehyung complained in pain.

"Thank you for your hard work and congratulations." Masahiro said to Taehyung, but soon someone called out to him. Quickly Masahiro immediately menenuimya who is none other than Saibara.

Taehyung was curious about his teacher, he also had not been able to give a parcel that was obtained from his victory.

"Sensei, sorry to interrupt. I just wanted to give this to you." Taehyung ran and approached his teacher. He also slightly lowered his head to the man who was his sense guest.

"Oh thanks. Saibara and she is Taehyung who has previously helped Megumi. He also suffered the same fate."

Masahiro introduces Taehyung to Saibara.

"Saibara san is Megumi's father." Masahiro told Taehyung.

"It's nice to meet you and I've been helping Megumi." Saibara slightly bowed her head to Taehyung, having heard stories from Masahiro that Taehyung prevented Haruka from hurting Megumi.

Taehyung replied to Saibara with a smile and returned a nod of his head. Then Masahiro and Saibara passed away after the small conversation with Taehyung was over. All of Taehyung's classmates congratulated him on winning the classroom park in the year.

"Omedeto..(congratulations)." Megumi said and smiled at Taehyung. He also gave a small gift as a gift.

"Thank you." Taehyung receives a greeting card from Megumi and eats a yupi candy gift from Megumi.

"Ano... I followed your advice to draw. I recently bought a picture book, it's just that I'm confused about what to draw." Megumi asked hesitantly she also scratched her head a little because she thought she was talking too much to people she just knew.

"You remember me?" Taehyung asked Megumi, and since that day he has not dared to talk much to Megumi.

"Of course, we're classmates."

"yes too. Classmate." Peek Taehyung and smiled blandly. Taehyung thought Megumi could remember him as she wished.

Taehyung was silent for a moment, seeping in his heart to tell him that he was not just a classmate. Instead of ever expressing feelings for each other, but it's impossible. Megumi had completely forgotten.

"Hey, what do you think I usually draw? " Task Megumi and awaken Taehyung to her daydream

"The flower.! Try drawing flowers, you're very good at drawing flowers."

"Flower...!" Megumi shrieks and is a little surprised that Taehyung suddenly puts a flower crown on her. He also smiled as he looked at Taehyung who had left the classroom.

Before actually leaving, Taehyung turned his head back for a moment. The smile from Megumi that he missed so much, but also at the same time made his heart hurt. In Taehyung's heart, the question is, can Megumi remember it? Or should he return to express his feelings?

Taehyung decides to go to the teacher's room to meet with Masahiro. He wondered what he was talking to his father Megumi.

"Come in, I know you've been peeping there." Mashiro's voice sounded from outside the room. And before long one of his students appeared before Masahiro.

"What's wrong? " Tanya Masahiro to Taehyung who just came in displaying the trunk of his nose.

"Sensei, I have something to ask you."

Taehyung replied with a low look. He was not sure if his teacher would answer his question.

"We'll just talk outside, let's follow me." Masahiro immediately took a brown coat and then walked out of the room and was followed by Taehyung behind him.

Masahiro invites Taehyung to speak on the roof. I don't know why he already had a hunch that Taehyung would ask about Megumi.

"Saibara san told me that Megumi forgot her sister. He and his brother were very close. I'm so surprised." Masahiro started the conversation and lit a match to burn the cigarette that was in his mouth.

"really? " Taehyung was still shocked and did not believe the words of his teacher. He is still not sure if Megumi forgets other people who turned out to be her family.

"But why did you tell me about Megumi." Taehyung asked hesitantly but slowly drew closer to Masahiro.

"Isn't that what you want to ask?"

"That's true, but I'm not sure if you'll tell me."

The air was getting cold and Masahiro had not said anything more. He focused on his cigarette and smoked it deeply.

"Anoo... During the fireworks festival at school, I saw you convey your feelings to Megumi." Masahiro said suddenly.

Taehyung was very surprised because at that moment there was no one at all. Did his teacher also see him when he kissed Megumi. Taehyung hesitates to answer Masahiro's question, he is embarrassed if Masahiro actually sees it.

"I thought Megumi had the same feelings for you. But back then why did you say that if it was just her classmates, were you just playing around with her?"

"Of course not." Elak Taehyung quickly, all this time he was never close to a woman let alone to play tricks on him.

"Why? Didn't you already know that Megumi would forget her memories at night, then why would you express your feelings. And it goes as far as saying it's just classmates."

Masahiro stepped on the rest of the cigarettes to put out the fire. Now their conversation is open only teachers and students but fellow men.

"I thought I'd say it again tomorrow. Although Megumi will forget about it, the next day I will say it if I like it, always. Even if it has to be every day. But, that night and after that incident, somehow my heart hurt because Megumi suddenly forgot about me. Not just my name, but everything about me. It was only a few hours that we were together and Megumi forgot about it instantly, so my tongue couldn't tell her I was the one who liked her."

Taehyung held onto his chest, as if scraping back the wound he had covered. He wants to forget someone he loves, but the more he tries to forget the more he suffers too.

Masahiro is still silent and reluctant to speak, honestly he also likes Megumi. But it was impossible for him and their age difference was also too far away.