The Love of Two Continents
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Haruka stopped her footsteps from being surprised by what Taehyung said.

Let alone to go to school, to meet daily needs Haruka had to work in several places. He was envious when he saw people his age peegi to school and go home from school with a feeling of pleasure. That's why Haruka hates Megumi so much. Because Megumi's father has taken away her happiness.

"I'm not in school anymore. Hey go away I still have to work again." Haruka replied with a cold look and a harsh tone of speech.

"Matte matte (wait). The bakery owner said you were my age." Prevent Taehyung from Haruka.

"Hey I have to tell you how many times.

I don't go to school anymore." Haruka said with a sharp look.

"Ehh... You dropped out of school." Taehyung's voice was greatly shocked after understanding Haruka's speech style.

"Because Saibara took everything from me. After my father's death I don't have anyone else do you understand? Now leave... There's nothing more I have to tell you."

Haruka immediately left Taehyung. He thinks Taehyung will be deterred after he finds out what happened to him.

Meanwhile Taehyung was still silent staring at Haruka's departure with nanar. Taehyung is still surprised by Haruka's statement.

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"The girl was very diligent in working, even she asked me to hire in full time. Of course it would be against the rules because he's still out of school."

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Taehyung recalled the words of the bakery owner's aunt. But he still does not realize if Haruka dropped out of school. Now Taehyung can't blame Haruka completely either.

" Tadaima. (i'm home)." Taehyung said as he entered his house.

"Okaerinassai (welcome). You've been coming home from school late lately." Reply to his mother who is still struggling with her work at home.

"I'm sorry, I'm celebrating my friend's birthday." Taehyung answered briefly while taking off his shoes.

"Yokatta (please). Eoma is happy if you've started making good friends. Taehyung ssi sorry eoma did not have time to cook for dinner. Are you going to the grave the night outside or eat the finished food?" Ask her mother to come over to Taehyung.

"I'm having dinner at home. Eoma I'm going to the room first." Taehyung replied and went straight up to his room.

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"Hey I have to tell you how many times.

I don't go to school anymore." Haruka said with a sharp look.

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Taehyung still remembered Haruka's words. Now he feels guilty to both parents for demanding a lot.

"Because Saibara took everything from me. After my father's death I don't have anyone else do you understand? Now leave... There's nothing more I have to tell you."

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He should still be grateful because he can still go to school despite having to move around. While Haruka, she has to work hard for her life.

"Dad, mom.... I'm sorry." Taehyung said at dinner with his family.

"Eh... Doshite (why). Why are you apologizing?" Asked his mother who was confused because her son suddenly apologized.

"I've always wanted you guys more. Without realizing that there are still others who are not as lucky as me."

Taehyung once again. He realized that he always wanted his mother to cook every day and the work of his father who did not move. Not realizing that everything her parents did was for her.

"I think Taehyung is more mature now." Sir Kim Taehyung's father said with a smile.

"Ehhh.."

"Everything I do, and what I do for Taehyung's good. We were both so happy when you were able to enjoy your school years back." Mr. Kim continued his words.

"Gomennassai (sorry)." Taehyung could no longer hide his tears.

"You don't have to apologize Taehyung ssi, mom and dad will always do their best for you."

Taehyung's mother approached Taehyung and gently stroked her son's hair. A boring dinner suddenly becomes haru because Taehyung can finally understand both parents.

"Are you going? " Shouted Taehyung's mother who was washing dishes and saw her son wearing shoes.

"Just take a walk for a while." Taehyung replied casually.

"alright... Be careful not to go home too late."

"Hey (yes). I'll go first." Taehyung obeyed his mother's orders and left.

Taehyung had planned to go to the park because he had not been there for a long time. Taehyung wanted to see if the flowers had grown, because he hoped that the shoots would grow into new plants after the flowers he had planted withered.

With a happy smile Taehyung doused it, because the stem of his sprout had poked on the ground. That means the buds are actually growing. He also hoped that he would meet Megumi in the park like that time.

"Ehh Haru ka."

Pekik Taehyung when he saw a girl he knew was sitting on a park bench. He looks like he's exhausted.

"We meet again." Taehyung said as he approached Haruka.

"You again.... Are you the paparazzi who always follow me." Umapat Haruka with annoyance.

"No, my house is around here, you can play if you want." Answer Taehyung.

"Unfortunately I don't have time for that." Haruka muttered softly but Taehyung could still hear him.

"Haruka what are you doing?" Taehyung asked and sat down next to him.

"I'm working in place of the aunt who used to clean this garden." Answer Haruka.

"Ehhh you've been working this late?" Taehyung was surprised.

"Humm, the pay is good too. Even if it's only been a week I've replaced him."

Seeing Haruka who was so exhausted, Taehyung felt pity. Haruka is a girl and has to work hard even late into the night.

"Have you eaten?" Tanya Taehyung came out of her mouth.

"Ah.. Yeah, I forgot dinner. That's why I feel so exhausting today. All right I'll finish my work and go eat."

Haruka again took her broom and the club to sweep away the fallen leaves.

"Be quiet, don't go anywhere."

Taehyung immediately prevents Haruka and picks up the broom that Haruka will take. Taehyung put the broom back and left for a while.

It didn't take long, Taehyung had come back and brought Haruka some food.

"Eat." Taehyung gives a box of food to Haruka.

Haruka hesitated and just looked at the box of food Taehyung gave her.

"Eat, don't you have to work again." Taehyung said once more and Haruka was finally willing to accept the gift from Taehyung.

"Arigatou (thank you), but you don't have to do this." Haruka said and started eating.

"No problem, I also often forget not to eat."

Taehyung then stood up and took a broom, he began to clean the scattered leaves.

"Hey, you don't have to do that either." Shouted Haruka who wanted to prevent Taehyung.

"It's okay. Wouldn't a quick finish be better, and you'll be on your way to rest. Quickly finish your food." Reply Taehyung and continue sweeping back.

From a distance Haruka finally smiled, she felt a little relieved because Taehyung helped her. Haruka immediately finished her meal to be able to resume her work.

"Give the broom back."

Haruka immediately requested back the broom Taehyung wore and did his job again.

"I'll help you, don't you feel exhausted?" Answer Taehyung.

"But this is my job."