Chapter 250 - No Matter How Far Apart We Are
(1)
"Yo."
While jogging around the hotel, I ran into Masato, who was also jogging.
"Oh, Toya. Hey. Training since morning?"
"Yeah, it's kind of become a daily routine."
"Impressive, impressive. But it looks like you're not the only one making it a daily routine."
Masato said that and pointed to Aya running ahead.It wasn't just Aya; everyone was running.Since I didn't know the course, I followed behind Masato.We ran until just before breakfast time, then returned to the hotel and took a shower.After finishing breakfast, we moved to the gymnasium by bus.Then we started practice again.With Yusuke's help, I began one-on-one drills.While we were practicing, the coach came over.We started with shuttle runs to improve stamina, did defensive footwork, and then shooting practice.After that, we did passing drills, one-on-ones, and then moved into three-on-threes.In the afternoon, Aya took me to a ramen shop.
"Garlic extra, veggies extra, fat extra," he ordered with a strange incantation-like phrase.I ordered, "Everything extra, Chomolungma."
A truly incredible bowl of ramen arrived.But you have to eat what's put in front of you.I polished it off cleanly.There aren't many ramen shops in Tokyo where you can get extra noodles.This shop didn't offer it either.
"Eating that much, can you even practice this afternoon?"
Masato said in amazement.
"If I don't eat, I can't move, right?"
"If Yuichiro finds out, he'll be furious. He'd say, 'Stop binge eating and drinking!'"
"This doesn't count as binge eating. I ate a lot of vegetables too."
The afternoon practice was five-on-five. Ten minutes of practice with a two-minute interval.The opponents changed.But the regular members played the whole time.After 40 minutes, a 15-minute break.Even during that 15-minute break, we went into shooting practice.The sound of the press team's camera shutters was annoying.
"Don't lose your concentration over something like that," Yuichiro said.
"Everyone from the press, please leave. From here on, it's a special menu."
When a staff member said that, the press team filed out.Nothing really changed, but the center was now a very tall opponent.The opponents ran for 10 minutes and rested for 45, so stamina wasn't an issue.Our offense was the usual tactics. The opponent's defense had changed.That defense our university coach had stirred up.How would we respond to that defense?The answer was that we had it handled.First of all, there was no point guard who could stop Masato.And Masato's passes that pushed forward.An offense that didn't stop its feet to receive those passes.On defense, the opponents thoroughly tried to attack from the sides.They probably just wanted to avoid attacks from the top. Because I was there.They passed from the side to the center and pushed it in for a shot.That kind of tactic was being born.Even so, Yusuke, Masato, and Goro's defense was blocking it.But wouldn't they use the same strategy in tomorrow's game against Taiwan?I had that worry.And then practice ended, and we finally got dinner.For dinner, for good luck, we had katsudon.I came to eat with Masato and Aya.
"The vital point is still the inside, huh."
Aya said.
"It's fine, our press defense worked properly, right?"
Masato said.
"That's because our opponents were our benchwarmers, right?"
Even though they were pros, they were benchwarmers. They probably couldn't compare to the opposing center, could they?Aya was unusually timid.
"Excuse me, one more katsudon."
Every shop Masato recommended was really delicious.Ah, should we get back to the basketball talk?
"I'm counting on you, Aya. Me and Toya will definitely get pressed. Tactically, you're the point getter, Aya. If you don't attack with your usual aggressiveness..."
"What if I get crushed alone in that inside game?"
"Aya, aren't you misunderstanding something?"
I said.
"What do you mean, Toya?"
"I watched the game DVD, but the opponent's tactic is the center's one-man play after entering the half court. In contrast, our strength is the fast break after switching to offense."
"What if that fast break gets crushed?"
"It won't get crushed."
"Why are you so confident?"
"As you said, Aya, they might try to stop me and Masato. But they can't stop your attack too."
"You get it, don't you, Toya."
I was praised by Masato. This is a good thing. One more katsudon.
"Toya, that's enough!"
I was scolded by Masato. Alright, then I'll have chicken katsu next.It's a good luck charm combined with victory.
"We can do it because of Aya. It's the second break when the first break is stopped. It puts pressure on Aya, but Aya is still the key."
"You make it sound so easy."
"You saw it in today's practice, right? Toya can still make passes even after drawing the defense to himself. Those passes are offensive too. You won't be able to catch them if you're timid."
"Sorry, chicken katsu, rice refill..."
"Toya, think about your health a little!"
If I don't eat, I can't use my strength, right?
"You sure eat a lot. From your build, are you some kind of athlete?"
"Yes, I am."
"From what I heard, do you have a game tomorrow?"
"Yes."
"Good luck."
"Thank you very much."
The lady gave me a large serving of rice.
"...Toya seems fine. He doesn't feel any pressure at all."
"Well, I guess. I am excited, though."
"Oh? Why's that?"
"Because I'm aiming to play the full game tomorrow."
"I see. You haven't played a full game yet, have you, Toya."
"That's why I have to build up my stamina."
I really wanted to order the ginger pork set meal too, but I held back.Even on the way back to the hotel after dinner, the conversation continued.
"Hey, Masato. Tomorrow, which do you think they'll try to crush, the inside or the outside?"
"Normally, they'd go for the inside, right. If that happens, it's just as we planned. I told you, didn't I? There's a monster on our outside."
"Yeah, that's right."
"To make the most of Toya, the inside attack power is also indispensable. Like Toya said before, attack from the inside and attack from the outside. That's our strength. If you're too timid to receive the passes, I'll have no choice but to substitute you without mercy. Be prepared."
"...Got it."
So even Aya feels pressure sometimes.Well, this time it's the official Japan national team. Even if it's a practice game, you get pumped up.
"Aya, have some confidence. You became a regular for the national team, beating out pro players."
"That doesn't sound convincing coming from you, who got in with a big fanfare."
Aya laughed as he said that.I'm looking forward to tomorrow's national team game.
(2)
A distinctive engine sound rang out.Already? So fast?I looked outside from the balcony. His car was stopped.I hurriedly got ready.And then I called him.
"I'm ready."
"Got it. I'll head over now."
Even though you're already here.I killed time reading a book.About 30 minutes later, a call came.
"I'm late. I just arrived."
"Okay, I'll come down now."
I went downstairs and knocked on the passenger side door of his car.
"Yo. Get in."
I got into the passenger seat and buckled my seatbelt, and the car started moving.
"Nice weather today, huh."
"Yeah."
"The sea is beautiful too."
"Yeah."
"But you're more beautiful, Haruna. You seem more womanly than yesterday."
"Was I not womanly yesterday?"
"Th-that's not what I meant."
"...Thank you."
It was a holiday, so it was crowded.At least until we passed the aquarium.After passing the aquarium, everyone started speeding up.He was still going at his own pace, though.But that meant we got absorbed in our conversation.
"Have you ever been to the aquarium, Haruna?"
"No."
"I haven't either. Want to go together sometime?"
"Sure."
"Right? Your first aquarium trip is with your boyfriend, huh. My bad... wait, what?"
He seemed taken aback by the unexpected answer.
"You don't want to?"
It was a little bit of mischief.
"No way! I'm seriously happy. When should we go?"
"Tomorrow would be fine."
"But it'll be super crowded this time of year."
"Then hold my arm tight so we don't get separated."
"What's up with you today? Did you catch a cold? You're not the usual Haruna."
What's different isn't because of a cold. It's because of you.The car didn't go into the city center but entered the industrial road.The number of cars increased a bit.Instead of the sea, a steelworks came into view.There was a park along the way, and double cherry blossoms were blooming.After that, we passed through the suburbs.The car went straight ahead.
"Where's the sea?"
"A bit further ahead. There's a good place for lunch."
Just as he said, after a while, the sea started to come into view.We drove along the coastline. We stopped at a roadside station for a break.
"We'll get to the lunch place soon. Have this to hold you over."
He said that and bought me a soft-serve ice cream.I looked at the sea while eating the soft-serve.The sea breeze felt nice.An island was visible on the horizon.
"How far does it go?"
"It goes on forever."
"I see."
I hope we go on forever too.The frustration of not being able to say that one line.The car went further.Then we arrived at what he called the perfect place for lunch. A family restaurant.
"The view's nice, right? Here."
It certainly was a good view.After lunch, the car went further. We entered a peninsula and drove on a mountain road.Then we arrived at a lighthouse.
"Place I wanted to come with my girlfriend, part 2."
"How many are there?"
"I haven't counted."
We went down and up the winding road, left the peninsula, and he arrived at a ferry terminal.
"You said you didn't want to go back the way we came, right, Haruna?"
"Yes."
I don't want to go back. I'll never do it again. Because I have no regrets.
"Then, is it okay if we take the long way?"
"Sure."
He drove along the coastline.He seemed to be in a good mood.His light-hearted chatter continued today.A confident man with no basis for his confidence.A life lived freely as he pleased.Even so, he properly took responsibility for his own actions.He had his own reasons, confidence, responsibility, and values.Those never wavered.
"Sorry as always. You'd want to go to better places, right, Haruna?"
"What kind of places are 'better places'?"
"I can't imagine. My imagination is too poor."
"Don't worry. I haven't gone out much myself."
"Seriously? Then we'll have to go to all sorts of places from now on."
"Yeah, I'd like to conquer all of your 'places I wanted to come with my girlfriend.'"
I felt embarrassed after saying it.It could easily be taken as a confession.But he didn't notice.
"I'm happy. There are plenty, so I'm counting on you."
The car passed Usuki and Tsukumi and arrived at Saeki.From there, it was goodbye to the sea again.But anywhere was fine.His energy didn't drop, and he kept talking endlessly.Then we got on Route 10, turned right, and a mountain road continued.He drove in the climbing lane, watching cars overtake us from behind.He caught up to those cars at the next light.
"There's no point in rushing and speeding. You just catch up at the lights like this."
No need to rush... huh.Maybe his driving was like a lesson about life for me.Let's live at our own pace, even on winding roads and slopes.There are places you can reach without going back.It doesn't have to be a place with rails laid down.My path is decided.
"Now, go on. Your path still continues."
Words Katagiri-san had said.
"Do you have any requests for dinner?"
He asked. He usually decided.
"No, I've never asked what your favorite food is."
"Well... whatever you like is fine."
"No, it feels bad to always go with my preferences."
"Because I want to know what you like."
"Is that so? Then let's make a little detour."
"Go ahead."
If it means more time with you, I welcome it.We took breaks along the way, ate blueberry soft-serve, and the car moved forward with his voice as background music.The place we arrived at was a kawara soba shop.This is what you wanted to eat?
"Place I wanted to come with my girlfriend, part 3."
After eating the kawara soba, we went up and down mountain roads.We were already in Beppu.My time with him was almost over.I was going to give him a proper answer today. I thought that, but he didn't say anything.As we got closer to my house, he became quieter.I was fiddling with my smartphone.I was sending a message to the Watanabe Team Girls' Group.
"Where's a good place to be confessed to by him?"
The reply came back immediately.
"Did you finally make up your mind?"
"Yes."
"Where are you now?"
"Almost home."
"Your place is in Beppu, right?"
"Yeah."
"Then there's a good place."
Kanna-san told me the place.
"Haruto, there's somewhere I want to stop by."
"Huh, but isn't it getting late?"
He said it didn't have to be today.But I insisted.He agreed.The car arrived at the TV Tower.The night view was beautiful.
"Why here? It's true that I wanted to come here with my girlfriend too, but..."
"...If I were to put it in your words, it might be 'a place I wanted to come with my boyfriend.'"
There, I set the stage.All that's left is for you to say the words.Simple, right?
"...Haruna. Please go out with me!"
Silence enveloped the car.He was panicking.Why?Because I was crying.
"Haruna, I'm sorry, did I mess something up?"
"...Let's start over."
"Huh? You want me to say it again?"
"The places you wanted to come with your girlfriend. We have to go again."
"Does that mean... it's a yes?"
"If someone like me is okay."
"Yeah!"
Haruto's cheer echoed in the car. Haruto raised both hands in a banzai.On the way back, we went straight home.
"Well, see you tomorrow."
"Huh? Aren't you going to cheer for Toya-senpai tomorrow?"
"I am? Just the two of us."
"Where?"
"Can't you watch it on that monitor TV?"
"I can watch it, but it's small!"
"I don't mind."
"Got it. Well, see you tomorrow."
"Yeah, see you tomorrow."
From now on, "see you tomorrow" will probably continue.I finally arrived.At this feeling called love.A tiny, tiny cold stone. But it's warm.I'll nurture it carefully, carefully.Until the day a sprout called love emerges.
(3)
"That's great, Haruna!"
I was sending that message.Everyone else was sending "Congratulations!" too.But it seemed she still had worries about her family.
"I told you not to worry about that. I'll put a stop to it."
Emi said.
"I'll cooperate too. I've already talked to my mom about it."
Akira said.If these two say so, it must be fine.
"I'm home~"
Makoto came back.
"Welcome back."
"What's up? You seem unusually happy."
I explained the situation to Makoto.
"I see. So Haruto actually did it!"
Makoto said while taking off his clothes.
"I told you to put your clothes in the washing machine!"
"Oh, sorry, sorry."
Makoto put the laundry in the washing machine.
"Do you want dinner first? Or a bath first?"
Makoto was just standing there blankly.
"What's wrong? Weren't you listening?"
"Isn't there more?"
"More?"
"Gah! Normally you'd say, 'Or... me?'"
...This idiot.
"You have your part-time job later today, right? Hurry up."
"Don't be so cold."
"...Next time our days off match, okay?"
"Alright! Kanna, when's your next day off?"
"The day of the training camp."
"Driving all night, huh. Well, it should be fine."
"Why all night?"
"'Cause I can't let you sleep until morning."
Bam!
"Stop saying stupid things and go take a bath!"
While Makoto was in the bath, I prepared dinner.When Makoto got out of the bath, we ate together.We talked about what happened today while we ate.My topic was mostly about Haruna.
"Shiratori-san has been changing lately too. So it's going just as Toya planned, huh."
"Speaking of Toya, he has a game tomorrow, right? It's during the day?"
I checked the TV schedule.No doubt about it.
"I have a night shift, so I can watch it. What about you, Makoto? Should I record it?"
"Yeah, please."
I set the recorder to record.
"How's your soccer going, Makoto?"
"They told me they want me to come right after I drop out of university."
"That's great, isn't it?"
"I'm thinking of talking it over with my parents. Considering what happens if I drop out midway, I think I'd rather graduate from university first."
"I see..."
So even Makoto worries about things.Toya also turned down the offer to go pro.Though it was conditional.I can't just irresponsibly say, "It's fine, go for it."If something happens and his contract ends, Makoto would be the one in trouble.I didn't know how to answer.I wasn't satisfied with Toya's answer either, but I understood it.But Makoto is different. If I said that, we'd just fight again.When Makoto finished dinner, he started cleaning up.
"I'll do that, so rest until your part-time job."
"Okay, sorry."
Makoto said that and started relaxing, watching TV.I finished the dishes.It was time for Makoto to leave for his part-time job.
"Well, I'm off."
As Makoto was about to go outside, I hugged him from behind.
"What's wrong, Kanna?"
"My brain can't say anything that impressive, but do what you want, Makoto. I'll at least support you."
"I know. You always help me out."
Saying that, Makoto left.Go pro.I don't know if I should have pushed him from behind like that.But maybe Makoto is thinking about me.The current Makoto wouldn't run away using me as an excuse.So I think I'll let Makoto choose freely.So that Makoto won't have regrets.So that I won't have regrets either.
(4)
"Well, everyone, thank you for your hard work as always. Please enjoy yourselves tonight."
When Harada-san said that, everyone started chatting noisily while eating and drinking.Me, Harada-san, Niina-san, Shiina-san, Tomosaka-chief, and Kondo-san were at the same table.
"Tomosaka-san, you're always such a help..."
When the president said that, Tomosaka-san said, "Not at all. The new members are a huge help."
"Niina-san has gotten pretty used to the work too. How about it? Want to work for us starting next year?" Shiina-san said.
"Really!? Someone like me?"
Niina-san said.The president nodded with a smile.
"But in exchange, the work will be tougher than it is now."
"I'll do my best. No, please let me do my best."
"I'm glad you've decided on a job."
When I said that to Niina-san, she said, "Thank you."
"Manabe-kun, this isn't just someone else's problem, you know. You did say it, didn't you? 'Please let me work here'..."
"Really!?"
"Everyone acknowledges you. I have no reason to refuse."
"Thank you very much."
"However, please graduate from university properly. No repeating a year either. If you repeat a year because of us, I'll fire you from your part-time job too."
"And your role as my caretaker will be terminated too," Harada-san said with a laugh.
"Well then, since both of your jobs are decided, shall we have another toast?"
When Kondo-san said that, he raised his mug.
"Well then, from here on, I'll take the liberty of being informal, okay?"
Tomosaka-chief said something meaningful.
"I don't mind, but..."
"Well then... President. How far have things progressed with Manabe-kun?"
She really asks ruthless questions.Harada-san was troubled. But she didn't show any signs of disliking it.
"...When did you notice?"
This woman admitted it so easily.
"Well, watching you two every day, anyone would notice. That something had happened. And the ring on your left ring finger is gone."
Harada-san looked at her left hand.
"I see..."
Harada-san chuckled.
"How far, huh..."
"President, you don't have to say it!"
I hurriedly stopped her.
"I wasn't asking you, Manabe-kun," Tomosaka-chief said.
"There's no need to hide it anymore, right?" Shiina-san said.
"I am curious about what Manabe-kun did," Niina-san said.
"Is there something you'd be troubled to tell us?" Harada-san said.
"No, there isn't..." I said, and silently drank my beer.
"Well then, I'll tell you," Harada-san said with a chuckle.
She had a face that looked like she was plotting something.
"It's not like we've done anything much. He just suddenly pushed me down onto the bed."
I almost spat out my beer.
"Suddenly?"
Everyone was surprised.
"I thought he was a herbivore type, but he's actually a wild beast."
Tomosaka-chief said.
"Sh-Shiina-san, what about you? You seem close with Niina-san."
I tried to change the subject.As expected, Niina-san said, "Shiina-san, no!"
"Well, I'm not really hiding anything, though?"
"I thought you were close enough to recommend yourself?"
When Tomosaka-chief asked, Shiina-san shook her head.
"Well, she's surprisingly guarded, you know? I think it's a waste that Manabe didn't make a move on her!"
Shiina-san looked at me and grinned.
"Oh? Were you and Niina-san in that kind of relationship, Manabe-kun?"
"No!"
"There's nothing like that at all!"
"You don't have to deny it so much!"
Just as the conversation was getting tangled, the topic changed.It was about the Watanabe Team.
"It really is a strange group."
"Yeah. There is someone who acts as the organizer, but I suppose it's thanks to Katagiri-senpai's centripetal force."
"Katagiri-senpai? Isn't he on the Japanese national team?"
"Yeah, he said he has a game tomorrow."
"Then we have to cheer for him, right?"
"That's the plan."
"I see..."
Harada-san's voice sounded downcast.Had something happened?When the party ended, me, Shiina-san, Niina-san, and Harada-san went home.I took a taxi to Harada-san's house to see her off, and I tried to see her to her room while the taxi waited, but she refused.Was she still bothered by what happened earlier?Did something happen between me and Niina-san?Nothing happened, but was my trust crumbling over something like this?But that wasn't it.Harada-san paid the fare, got out of the taxi, and the taxi drove away.
"Since you're here, why don't you stay over."
It was the first time she had invited me to stay at her place.Was it the alcohol?When I went up to her room, the living room was neatly organized.She took out a bottle of wine from the wine cellar.She prepared two glasses and poured the wine.
Clink
We drank the wine.
"I thought it was about time I sorted out my feelings."
"What's with the sudden change?"
"This wine is from the year I was born. My husband... Satoru-kun gave it to me as a birthday present."
"..."
"I was saving it to drink on my birthday, but that day never came."
There are coincidences like in novels, huh. Tomorrow just happens to be my birthday.She said that, looking lonely.
"Then wouldn't it have been better to drink it tomorrow?"
"No, I have somewhere I want to go tomorrow."
"Where?"
"His grave."
"Why all of a sudden?"
"Because my birthday was also our wedding anniversary."
Why is she telling me this now?
"I told you, didn't I? About sorting out my feelings... I was hoping you'd come with me."
"If that's the reason, I'll come with you. But is it really okay for me to come?"
"I..."
I knew what was coming next.
"I know without you saying it. You were thinking of following after him, weren't you? I won't let you do that."
"Yes. You're here. So I thought I'd say a proper goodbye to him. Didn't you notice? That the ring was gone from my ring finger."
"...I understand."
"Do you regret it? Didn't you think I was such a heavy woman?"
"I told you before. I'm here. Forget about the man who made you suffer!"
"So you'll make me forget, right? Then I have to properly settle things."
Harada-san smiled as she said that.She's been smiling a lot lately.
"Have you already made up your mind?"
"Well, in my heart, I have. I just need to formalize it... and also..."
Harada-san leaned on me.
"I just have to wait for a good person to appear for me."
"Then I'll be that..."
As I started to say it, she kissed me.
"Adults aren't very honest... just like Shiina-san."
"...I'll do my best."
"Yeah. For now, let's go to bed early tonight. We have to get up early tomorrow..."
"Okay."
And so we spent the night in one bed.
(5)
"Are you in pain?"
Shiina-san said with a laugh.What was she talking about?For now, my stomach was tight.I drank too much.Maybe it was because I heard Manabe-kun and the others' stories. My pace was faster than usual.
"For now, I'm in pain."
"Throw it up. All the painful stuff."
If I threw up now, the taxi company would be angry. Or maybe...
"Could it be about Manabe-kun?"
"What else would it be?"
"It's nothing. It's already over."
That was the truth. But Shiina-san denied it.
"You're still thinking about Manabe-kun, aren't you?"
"Right now, I'm only thinking about Shiina-san!"
I denied it with all my might.
"I'd be happy if that were true... But adults notice unnecessary things, so I can't just leave you alone."
"Are you trying to say I'm still a child?"
"As long as you want to become an adult, you're still a child."
"What do I have to do to become an adult?"
What do I have to do to become a woman worthy of Shiina-san?
"Maybe when you realize your own powerlessness? When you're taught your place? As long as you dream about being an adult, you're a child. There's nothing good about becoming an adult. At best, you just get out of breath from climbing a flight of stairs."
I understood what she meant.
"It's when you stop struggling in vain and accept yourself as you are that you become an adult."
Shiina-san smiled as she said that.
"...Manabe-kun said he would make Harada-san forget about her husband. It seems Harada-san accepted that."
"Yeah."
"Won't you say that to me, Shiina-san? That you'll make me forget about Manabe-kun."
"There's no need to forget. Just keep it as a memory."
"But if I don't forget, I can't move forward!"
"If you have the will to move forward, I'll at least escort you."
"Then be kinder to me!"
"Will that solve it? Will you be able to forget about Manabe-kun?"
I was at a loss for words.Wasn't I just being stubborn and competing with Manabe-kun?
"If you have the will to move forward, Niina-san, let's solve the problems in front of us one by one. Let's both make the effort to think of ways to do that."
"...Yes."
The taxi arrived in front of my house.I had the taxi wait a bit while Shiina-san greeted my father.My father seemed to be in a good mood.
"Well, see you."
Shiina-san said as she got into the taxi.I watched the taxi carrying Shiina-san until it disappeared.
(6)
"You have a game tomorrow, right? We're all cheering for you!"
"Thank you. I'll do my best."
I was on the phone with Toya-kun.It seemed the starting lineup for tomorrow's game hadn't been announced yet.Would he not get to play again?The evening news was also full of that topic.It was rare for basketball to get this much buzz.But it seemed everyone was focused on Toya-kun.This time it's a home game, so it'll be fine, right?Toya-kun won't get hurt, right?Toya-kun, who usually seemed annoyed, had apparently changed his mindset since joining the national team.It was the same when he played basketball at university.Someone had said it.
Will we finally get to see Toya when he's serious?
Toya-kun, showing me his anxious side.So even Toya-kun gets nervous.It's okay. If it's you, you can definitely do it.I tried to encourage him, but Toya-kun's tension didn't ease.Maybe I should change the subject.
"Today, I heard that Shiratori-san was confessed to by Haruto-kun."
"Really! That was surprisingly fast. I thought it would take more time."
It seemed changing the subject was a success.I could hear Toya-kun's cheerful voice.Tomorrow, Toya-kun will bring good news, right?I looked at the clock.It was already this late.
"Sorry, Airi. I need to get some sleep..."
"Okay. I'm looking forward to the souvenir tomorrow."
"What do you want? Caramel sandwiches okay?"
He really only thinks about food!
"I just want you to safely play in the game, win, and come back."
Everyone is waiting for that.
"I'll let you know if it's decided that I'll play."
"Okay."
"Well, good night. You should go to bed early too, Airi."
"I know. We're all excited to watch the game together."
"Got it."
"Bye then. Good night."
This time, it'll be fine.It's a shame I can't watch it live.Tonight is lonely by myself again. But Toya-kun is doing his best too.But tomorrow night, I'll be spoiled completely.Will I comfort him?I've never thought about that.Because I believe in Toya-kun and the others' victory.