2nd Feb 2025
Shoya stood by the riverside, looking at the water flowing gently. "I'm really sorry, Shoko," he said, his voice shaky. Shoko, a girl with soft eyes and a gentle smile, understood him deeply. She nodded and replied softly, "It's okay, Shoya. We can be friends now." They both felt a light in their hearts as they talked about the past and shared their thoughts. Shoya felt happy to hear Shoko's words, but inside, he felt heavy with guilt.
One sunny day, Shoya sat alone, his heart burdened with sorrow. "I can't change what I did," he whispered to himself, tears rolling down his cheeks. Suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was Shoko. "Don't give up, Shoya! You are not alone; I'm here," she said gently. Shoya looked into her eyes and saw the strength within them. Together, they took a deep breath, ready to walk forward, two hearts mending together, leaving the shadows behind.
As the days passed, Shoya and Shoko spent more time together, exploring the quiet paths along the river and sharing stories from their hearts. They laughed at little things, like the way the wind played with their hair or how a bird sang its cheerful tune nearby. Shoya felt a warmth growing inside him, a promise of hope that maybe, just maybe, he could forgive himself too. Shoko's kindness was like a gentle breeze, soothing his troubled soul, and he found strength in their friendship.
One afternoon, they decided to plant a small garden by the riverside, a symbol of their new beginning. Together, they dug the earth and carefully placed seeds into the soil, imagining the beautiful flowers that would bloom. Shoko giggled, "These flowers will be like our friendship, growing stronger every day." Shoya nodded, feeling grateful for the chance to nurture something good. As they worked side by side, Shoya realized that with every seed planted, he was also sowing seeds of forgiveness and acceptance within his heart.
When the first blossoms appeared, vibrant and full of life, Shoya and Shoko stood hand in hand, admiring their creation. "Look at them, Shoya," Shoko said, her eyes shining. "They remind me of us, how we've grown and healed together." Shoya smiled, feeling the weight of the past slowly lifting away. He knew their journey was far from over, but with Shoko by his side, he felt ready to face whatever came next.
