I am dreaming. A strange little dream. Nii-san, I and Ayanokouji-kun were in the same class and were competing for class A. We all laughed together, ate together, played and faced each special exam. It was a dream so far from reality that I am sure I will forget it after waking up.
But it was comforting above anything. I wish I could dream on forever.
In my dream, Nii-san was especially talented and was leading our class. And I was beside him, supporting him. Ayanokouji-kun looked like he did nothing, but he was supporting us both from the shadows.
Before I knew it, several classmates started appearing.
Sudou-kun, Hirata-kun, Kushida-san.
Before long, each of my classmates had become important to me.
I am ashamed over remembering I once thought of them as hindrances.
And Yamada-kun, Ishizaki-kun, Ichinose-san were somehow also in our class…
But it can't be helped since it's only a dream.
"Nnn…"
I wanted to continue dreaming, but a cold wind from somewhere far away was trying to stop me.
"No, don't…"
Just a bit more, I want to see the rest of this dream.
Then as if my wish was granted, the prickling cold against my skin retreated.
I shall graduate as class A.
Even in my dream, this was still true.
I, together with Ayanokouji-kun, Nii-san, my classmates…
To prevent another tragedy like Sakura-san from ever happening again…
I have to move forward.
When I wake up, I will take another decisive step forward.
That's the only thing I can do after all.
"… Oh no, it seems I have fallen asleep."
I forgot about the dream and pulled the chair back, standing up.
"I thought I left the window open… perhaps just my imagination?"
The sun would soon set.
Let's go to sleep a bit earlier than usual, I thought and left the classroom.