129 Smile more (1/2)

Three hours later

Yuhi stood in front of the painting deep in thought.

”Yuhi?”

Yuhi glanced over at the door and saw Sumire standing by the door. ”Hey, how was it?”

”Mm, the rest of the events went smoothly. I thought I didn't see you, you were here this entire time?”

He nodded. ”Yeah. I was looking at your painting again.”

Her gaze softened at his words and she walked over. ”I guess that means you like it?”

”How did you come up with this painting?”

”What I want to convey to everyone today, is - ' my brilliant days'. Ever since coming here to TOKYO, certainly a lot has happened and I never imagined that it would turn out like this. You should all know about it, yes i am nanairo feather's composer. Even now that is still the case. I didn't want to leave them behind, since those people are so very important and dear to me. Its because of all of them that I was able to regain my smile and the reason why I made it this far. Even now. Even though were far apart I've always kept them so very close to my heart.

Although our paths are separated now I'm sure the day will come when we will all truly come together again on the same road. Since coming to TOKYO, I've met so many people and everything's changed so drastically in my life. At one point I was on the verge of giving up, but there has always been someone who's been there for me no matter what. My brilliant days started after I met this person again.”

His lips curve to a smile. ”Is that part about me?”

Sumire laughed softly. ”Of course it is.”

”Heh, it seems like you are getting better at flattery.”

She buried her face in his arms suddenly. ”What's wrong? Do you feel sick?”

”No, I am happy. Thank you so much Yuhi. You know I was traumatized due to the accident, I felt like an empty shell. I no longer saw the point in living, all my hopes and dreams - all of it was meaningless. But since I came here, slowly I have gotten better. It is still painful but now…”

”Now you can smile more.” Yuhi interjected.

At that comment he caressed her hair and heard a content sigh pass her lips. ”Its okay isnt it? For me to continue dating you?”

”Were you worried?”

”Mmm, a little. Even though I liked you since back then. I felt guilty towards Ru.”

Indeed, Mamoru's accident happened in december. It is only April, only a short amount of time has passed. It is only natural to worry. ”That article and the picture, sorry I didn't ask you.”

Sumire shook her head. ”No. I think it is about time anyway. We wont be able to hide it for long. This way we can at least control the situation.”

”A couple of geniuses.” Yuhi nodded. ”It sounds perfect huh?” A young genius art couple. It is a story that would interest anybody. The reporter took a good picture of the paintings too. This is more effective than holding a press conference.

Due to their identities Yuhi knew that they would still need to hold one. But for now this is enough. People will talk and they will be the center of attention for a while. Yet his gaze fell on Sumire who was resting her head in his arms. She looked so content and at ease. He won't let anybody take away the smile that he took so long to bring back.