The final day of the festival, then it will be the last week of hell. Well, half of a week, the last day of school is Wednesday. To my surprise I kind of wanted hell or school, to continue a little longer. After thinking a while I knew exactly why I wanted it to keep going. I'm sure you all know the answer by now.

You finally let me work in the stall. Being the one to take orders and give out the food. Although we had to work most of the final day, it was still worth it. The festival started three hours later than the other two days, but went three hours later. Which meant that at night time there were still people. 

We closed down the stall and packed everything up at around seven o'clock. There was scheduled to be a fireworks show at eight. Chika, You, Riko, and I met with the rest of the girls as we waited for the show to begin. 

If Tsuki hadn't already told them I liked the nine of them, then this would totally would have been the best time to confess. With that being said, I actually received two confessions that night. I'll give you a hint, they were both third years, one had blue hair the other blonde. 

Like I told the others, I had to painfully tell them that I hadn't made a decision yet. They nodded understanding and told me to "take my time", but I know I'm overthinking this. I know I'm just making them wait longer, but I just can't seem to figure it out.

 I really can't do anything right, I don't know how they like me, all I see are flaws in me. These girls are really out of my league, yet they still like me. Is there something I'm missing?

The festival ended after the fireworks, I couldn't even look any of them in the eye. I walked home alone that night, there was one thought in my mind that I couldn't get out of my head.

Would it just be easier not to choose? I mean, they're all leaving and I know I promised to meet them again, but what are the chances? We're all going to college, we'll get our degrees and go work somewhere, we'll meet other people in our lives.

Maybe it's for the best if I don't pick one of them. True I'd be devastated, and maybe even them, but our hearts will eventually heal over time. 

Of course we could never stay together, no matter how hard we tried, heck I don't even think those nine can stick together. So maybe it was for the better?

But...

There's always a but. You ever receive good news and then there's a catch. There's always a catch whether good or bad. Here's an example of a bad catch... You have the best year with nine girls, but they leave and you never see them again. Then there's a good catch and the one that I was hit with, but what if we do meet again?

What if we do meet again?

Tsuki's words rang in my head, I replayed the conversation I had with her in my thoughts.

"Hey Shizuko?" 

"Yeah?" 

"You like those nine don't ya?" 

"How'd you guess?"

"I know love when I see it." 

"How does that even make sense?"

"Hey you wanna know something?"

"What?"

"Those nine like you too."

"What are you talking about?" I remember blushing at that time too. "That stuff only happens in anime."

"Then I guess you live in an anime world, I bet some have already confessed to you haven't they?" 

At that time it had only been Chika, Hanamaru, and I guess Riko, now Kanan and Mari. 

"What does that even have to do with anything?"

"Haven't they?"

"A few..." I admitted.

I remember her smiling, "Trust me when I say this, tomorrow two more will confess, then four at graduation, and one more will confess the day before they leave."

"How do you know-"

"I just know."

Well she got it right, speak of the devil I just got a text from her also. 

Did anyone confess?

I sighed, we literally have met yesterday yet she seems to know everything in my life.

Maybe

Tsuki: I bet I know who did it...

Shizuko: There's no way.

Tsuki: Kanan and Mari 

Shizuko: Okay I'm calling the police

Tsuki: You can't report a body that's already dead

Shizuko: Yes I can

Tsuki: Not if it's your body

Shizuko: Where are you watching me from?

Tsuki: I'd tell you, but then it wouldn't be fun now would it?

Shizuko: ...

I threw down my phone and took cover, I was expecting an air strike. All I got was the sound of the doorbell. My parents would typically use the garage so who could it be?

I ran down the stairs and opened it, it was You and Riko.

"Can I help you?" I said tiredly, it was now around nine o'clock which doesn't sound that bad if not for the tiring day that occurred. 

"Let us in." Riko pushed past me.

I sighed, I didn't feel like putting up a fight against them, there was honestly no point. "What's up?"

"Well we just wanted let you know we won in sales." You said showing the certificate.

"That's great, okay that was a great talk, make sure to lock the front door-" I started to get up.

"Nope, it's about something else." You continued.

They weren't confessing were they? No, Tsuki said not. Now I know that just because she said it doesn't mean it will happen, but she's been right about everything so far, what do I have to lose?

"'Kay, do you guys want tea or something." I said about to head towards the kitchen.

"No, no, no... we don't need you burning the house down." Riko said sternly.

"So then what's up? I'm kind of hungry so..." 

"We're leaving next Friday." 

"What?! I thought you said the Monday after graduation." 

"That's what we thought too, but I'm afraid our parents want us to fly out so we can spend the summer there before going to the school."

I sighed, "This is a problem." they nodded, "But as long as you're okay with it, then I'm fine with it."

"Shizuko stop." Riko put her hand up. "You always come up with the same excuse, as long as we're okay with it then you're okay? Come on, you've got to feel something different!"

"I do feel something different! I wanted you guys to stay! I wanted everything to stay the same!" tears began to fill my eyes. Oh god, I can't cry in front of them. 

"Then why-"

"Because I don't want to hold you back! You shouldn't have to not go because of me, because I care for you all I want to do what's best for you."

"But we want to do what's best for you!"

"Then how about this..." I looked up at them sadly. "How about you guys forget about me?"

The next thing I knew I was slapped. "You think it's that easy?" You said angrily, "Do you know how much of an impact have you made on all nine of us?"

"You changed our lives completely, there's no way we can forget you." Riko grabbed me by my collar, "Let me make myself clear right now! You will remember us, you won't ever forget us, and we will meet again got it?!"

It was a long moment, time seemed to stop.

"I promise I won't." I finally answered.

And it was true, there was no way I could forget them. Especially since they said they'd never forget me...

Eh? Two updates in a day? When I should be studying? What the heck is wrong with me... I should really block wattpad from my computer and phone and study. But unfortunately, I have to.

Also there are now only five chapters remaining so I hope you all keep reading until the very end! I hope you all like it...

But seriously guys, this has been an incredible four months and I'm surprised I can even write 65 chapters... I usually only have 20 or 25. But it just shows you how much I love these girls. (But I'm always on team You)

I love you all!

Make sure to tell me how bad my writing is! I like feedback... (but don't criticize that much because I might just quit as a writer lol)

Be safe! Mask up! Don't be stupid! 

-Kazuya