Setting: after "The Events of Summer holidays" (the second to last episode in the first season of Clannad)
Nagisa knocked on Tomoya's door gently. Tomoya sighed and opened the door. "Good morning, Okazaki," Nagisa said sadly. "Oh, did I wake you up? I'm sorry."
"No. No, it's fine," Tomoya said.
"Well, I just saw Tomoyo walking on the sidewalk outside. Do you think she might be looking for you?"
"Do I sense a hint of jealousy in your voice?" Tomoya teased.
Nagisa flinched. "Okazaki! I-I don't know what you're talking about!"
"Alright, I was just teasing." Tomoya looked out the window. "I suppose I should go talk to her, shouldn't I?"
Nagisa nodded after a while. "You can come in to eat breakfast right after you talk." She left the room to let Tomoya change. Afterwards, he went straight outside to see what Tomoyo wanted.
"Hey!" Tomoya called. "What are you doing out here?"
"Oh, hi Tomoya," Tomoyo said casually. "Where did you come from?"
"Well, I've been staying at Nagisa's lately."
"Oh." Tomoyo looked disappointed. "I see. Anyway, I just woke up earlier than usual this morning and wanted to see if you were awake yet. Of course, I didn't expect you to be, since no one wakes you up now, unless Nagisa does that. I expected to at least find you sleeping, but you weren't there."
"Why did you decide to check on me?" Tomoya asked curiously.
"It's a calm day. I felt lonely, especially since I'm used to being busy all the time. After all, I won the election."
"I never got a chance to congratulate you on that did I?" Tomoya asked apologetically.
"It's fine. You know, I was going to stop by Sunohara's place. I wanted to see if I still intimidate him," Tomoyo confessed. "I've been hearing strange rumors lately."
"About what?"
Tomoyo looked straight into Tomoya's eyes for a brief moment. Then her eyes shifted away. "Oh, none of it's true. They're actually pretty strange and unbelievable. Yesterday, someone told me that they heard Sunohara was in love with me. Of course it isn't true, but I remembered the time you helped me win the election. Thank you for that." Tomoyo paused. "You know, I once heard a rumor that you were in love with me, but that's obviously not true, especially now that you're dating Nagisa."
"When did you hear that?" Tomoya asked.
"It was before the tennis match. Anyway, now that I'm here do you want me to cook you something for breakfast?" Tomoyo offered.
"That won't be necessary. I'm having breakfast with Nagisa this morning." Tomoya did miss Tomoyo's cooking, but Nagisa seemed sad that morning.
"I understand," Tomoyo said sadly. "It was nice seeing you."
Tomoya went inside and was greeted by a hug and smile from Nagisa.
"What's wrong?" Tomoya asked with concern.
At that point, Nagisa started to cry. Her arms tightened around Tomoya. Nagisa's face was pressed into Tomoya's shoulder. Tomoya gasped when she started crying, but he let her cry on his shoulder. he felt like he was about to find out what was wrong in a minute or two. For the moment, he was there for Nagisa.
"Tomoya-kun..." Nagisa began, "I don't want to abandon you." First of all, Tomoya was surprised to hear Nagisa call him that, but he couldn't imagine why she would choose to abandon him. Tomoya didn't think too much of himself, but Nagisa was always thinking of him. Anyone would have agreed.
Nagisa looked up at Tomoya and released him from her hug. "I'm sorry that I started to cry like that. I just don't want to leave you, but I was offered to be in a dramatic play, and my dad says I would enjoy it. My mom trusts my decision, but I don't know what my decision should be. The location will be a five-hour drive away, so I would have to stay closer to the building for two months. I wouldn't be able to see you for two months."
Tomoya took Nagisa's hand and gave her a comforting smile. "Nagisa, you're being over-dramatic. You should go be in the play. have your fun, and I'll survive. I could even move back with my dad." Secretly, Tomoya hoped that Nagisa wouldn't let him move back with his dad.
However, Nagisa said, "That would be great for you and you dad, wouldn't it? I'll miss you, but...I guess that would be okay." Nagisa looked at the floor. "Would we have to breakup before I left?"
Tomoya gasped at the idea. "Of course not! Why would we do that?"
"Tomoya-kun, I don't want to be selfish. We could breakup before I leave and get back together once I get back if you still want to. That way, you can be with someone else if you want to be."
Tomoya was surprised, but he sighed and said, "If that's what it will take for you to understand that I'm dedicated to you, then alright." Tomoya really doubted that the breakup would be necessary. "So, how much time do we have before you leave? I;m sure we can fit something fun in."
Nagisa hesitated. "Well, I was afraid to tell you, so I didn't tell you until the day before I would have to leave. Tomoya...I'm leaving tomorrow."