Hey, Yuzu--- Do you remember the evening when we first met and became sisters? I was so far from accepting you as my older sister. That day, I kissed you... At the time, for the Aihara family sake, for everyone's sake I thought that protecting the Academy that my father left behind was the only way I could live my life Living freely, talking about love... you and I were complete opposites... I think that, back then, I envied you... The thought of a partner never crossed my heart I was so immature, and I didn't understand my own feelings... but you did notice, and you didn't just stand there Such honest eyes pierced my heart... And thanks to that, I was finally able to open up and talk to my father. I understood that facing my own feelings was important and my goal to keep protecting the academy But the thing... The thing I'll never forget... Is your warmth, that "first emotion" "That feeling" that filled my heart with colors. I was... I was afraid of losing sight of my goal... and I tried to bury these new feelings deep inside me I learned to deal with my own feelings, something I couldn't do before I met you. So, as I tried to juggle one emotion and the other, I ended up trying to get away from you. Nevertheless, you still kept pushing me... until I confessed my true feelings. I feel like I can be honest... ...when I think about those kisses Those feelings make me happy, even now. After that... I started thinking that I wanted to respond as much as possible during the days I spent with you I want to face new challenges with you I want to know you more, and learn more about you I started taking notes to understand what you wish and what you desire. The ring you gave me as a present is an irreplaceable treasure. Even if it was only one minute, or one second... everything felt so new and fun when you were by my side. I can't go back anymore, now that I'm so full of you. I started to become aware of that occasional pain l felt in my heart... Because I knew that that kind and grateful "love" (tl: "koi") would end up hurting you in the future. My feelings for you have gotten strong enough I think about you with love And now they've become so intense it's unbearable. In the near future... I will have to marry my fiance and be the Aihara heir. I talked to mom, and she knows everything about the marriage. I asked her not to tell you anything, not until you read this. This is the last answer I can give you. From now on, I must follow the path I chose. Both at school and during family encounters, I'll try not to get too close to you... I can't see your face anymore, because I know my resolution would falter... So, I decided to write on this notebook about my feelings, and all the things I needed to tell you. Please, forgive the weakness of your cowardly, selfish, little sister. And lastly, I'm glad that we're still together as sisters, even if our hearts are far away. I hope you will be happy with the people you love. Thank you, Yuzu. Goodbye...
There was far too little time left after you were born. I wonder how much love I was able to show after your mother passed... Seeing you cheerful and well gave your old man courage.
It really would have been better if we could have gone together, but I couldn't make it work. I thought I wanted you to forget everything and go forward...knowing you, you'll be okay. You'll realize your loneliness, and surely remember me.
I believe that you'll grow strong and read this letter. I wish we could have made more memories. I'm sorry. When you were little you probably didn't understand well, but now you should.
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“To Yukiatsu. I love how you always work so hard.”
“To Poppo. I love how funny you are.”
“To Anaru. I love how you’re always so level-headed.”
“I love you, Jintan. My love for you is the sort of love where I want to marry you.”
There was far too little time left after you were born. I wonder how much love I was able to show after your mother passed... Seeing you cheerful and well gave your old man courage.
It really would have been better if we could have gone together, but I couldn't make it work. I thought I wanted you to forget everything and go forward...knowing you, you'll be okay. You'll realize your loneliness, and surely remember me.
I believe that you'll grow strong and read this letter. I wish we could have made more memories. I'm sorry. When you were little you probably didn't understand well, but now you should.
I'll say the words from that day once more.