A field of flowers sinking into the sunset.
　In the middle of it all, Charlotte was sitting. She is holding her knees, face down, and not moving.

　Close by is Lu, quietly waiting for her.
　The caring cry seemed to ask, "Are you sure? Charlotte did not look up.

　But Charlotte didn't look up. She remained still, as if she had become a stone statue. Allen called lightly to her back.

"Hey, are you ready to go?
"......!

　Charlotte's shoulders quivered.
　Charlotte's shoulders shook as Allen slowly approached her, but she did not look up.

　Lu looked at them alternately as if troubled, and then ...... slipped away. He glanced at Allen as they passed each other and growled lowly.

"If you make your mother cry, I'll bite you.
I know.

　Allen nodded humbly in response to the threat.
　And so they faced each other. Charlotte kept her face down, but Allen was unconcerned. He shrugs his shoulders and says, "Well, I'm sorry.

It's a little uncomfortable for me to show my face to someone I just dumped. I'm here because I have to tell you something.
"......
I can see through other people's lies, as I said before ......?

　I'm not going to tell you what to do.
　I never imagined that it would come in handy in this situation. 　

"So I know. "So I know that 'I'm sorry' was a lie. Am I right?

　Charlotte didn't say anything.
　Charlotte didn't say anything, but there was a faint intake of breath, and she read it as an affirmation.
　Allen could only sigh. 　

"...... Why did you lie to me?
"Because ......, because ......!

　Charlotte looked up as if she had been thrown.
　Charlotte looked up as if she had been shot. Her face was tear-stained and twisted with grief.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it.

　As much as I was crying, I couldn't stop the words from flowing out.

If you say something like that to me, I won't be able to go back. ......!　I was determined not to say anything ...... and I didn't want to be a burden to Mr. Allen any longer!　I'm not sure what to do.

　Charlotte covered her face and broke down in tears.
　Allen can only stare at her.

I thought ...... that was about it.

　It's not that I didn't expect this pattern.

　Charlotte has a low opinion of herself and thinks too much of others.
　As a result of thinking about Allen, she could have ...... blocked her feelings. That's exactly what Allen decided to do at one point.

　So Allen crouched down in front of her, looked her in the eye, and said.

"Look, you say you're a burden, but ...... you're not.
"What ......?
You're the light for me. You've changed my life.

　My life was boring, just going through the motions.
　That changed drastically when I met Charlotte. I met different people, had different experiences, and my days became more colorful.
　Even if I had continued to teach at the school, I would never have been able to have such a fruitful life.

　It was all because I had Charlotte next to me.

I'm happy if you're happy. But ...... if I may be allowed to be selfish.

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand. Still, Allen bit down on his words.

I want you to be happy by my side, if you can. Light up my life for years to come.
"Are you sure you're okay with ...... me?
That's all I want, nothing more.

　Charlotte's voice quivered with anxiety, and Allen smiled at her.
　There is no lie in his words. I didn't want anything but her.
　So I'm going to tell her again. Again, looking her straight in the eye.

"Tell me again. I love you. I want you to go out with me.
"............ me too.

　This time the hesitation was short-lived.
　Charlotte scrunched up her face and said in a hushed voice.

I like ...... you, Allen.
Thank you for .......

　Allen hugged her gently. Charlotte sobbed as she buried her face in his shoulder. Allen took in her body heat and tears. He hoped that she would be able to cry here for a long time to come.



"Well, it reminds me of the old days. I used to have a lot of males in my life, and I used to have a lot of fun with them.
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.