'Why aren't you happy in this world?' Kyousuke's question was so straight forward; I needed to think about it for a minute. We were still sitting against the wall in his room and hadn't really done anything but to stare in front of us. Finally the redhead had said something. For the past thirty minutes, he hadn't moved an inch, which made me wonder about the world record for sitting still. The tea I had put in front of him twenty minutes ago had gone cold and I wanted to get up to get him a new one, even though he probably wouldn't touch that one either. 'I'll think about it while I get you some tea.' Kyousuke's hand was warm when it grabbed my wrist, it was like his hand totally contradicted his depressed behavior. Or maybe it was the spreading of his warmth that made me wary, I didn't know. 'So basically, you're going to run away again?' His eyes met mine for a second, after which I suddenly pulled away from him. 'I-it's not like I'm r-running away, I just want to get you some tea.' Crap, why did I stutter just now? 'I'll be right back!' As quick as I could, I ran out the room, leaving behind a surprised leader.

The sun was warm, just like it always was in this world. As I stood against a tree and looked up, I couldn't help but think I was a little lucky for being here, though I couldn't find a particular reason. That was my first positive thought about this world. It felt really good, having the sun touch my skin and a cool breeze touching my face. This was just what I needed, some peace and qui- 'Hey, what are you doing here? I thought you were with Kyousuke.' Kengo's voice made me jump up and I almost hit my head against a branch. 'W-what?' As I panicked and looked around flustered, Masato appeared from behind me and lifted me up.
'Oi Oi! What are you doing? Masato-kun, please put me down!' The muscled one laughed and put me back swiftly. 'Sorry, I just thought you looked like a good workout!' As Masato said it, Kengo took a step backwards and looked at me. I, on my turn, wasn't paying any attention to Kengo, all of it went to the one who had lifted me up. 'So now you're implying I'm heavy?' It looked as if I was ready to kill him, not that I ever would. I wasn't one of those girls who could get mad over a comment like that. Still, it was fun to see him sweat for a moment. 'N-no, that's not what I meant! Sorry, I really didn't mean it like that. Uhm… I'm really sorry!'
Me smacking his shoulder seemed to totally confuse Masato –and Kengo for that matter- and he just looked at me with big eyes. 'You're a good guy, Masato.' As I said the words, I could hear there was something off; it was as if my voice had changed a little. It sounded… warmer. I wanted to think about my voice more, but my brain didn't give me that time, because it was already sending information about something Kengo had said. 'Wait, how do you know I was with Kyousuke?' The two guys looked at each other and Kengo scratched the back of his head. 'Well, we were with him just now, checking up on him. He said you two were talking, but you suddenly ran away, so we decided to go and look for you.' For a few moments, I didn't know what to say. The idea that someone went outside to look for me was something I've never had to think about, seeing how this was the first time it happened to me.
The feeling that came with it, a warm and glowing feeling that spread from my chest to the rest of my body, was incredible. It was as if I didn't need the sun anymore to warm up my skin, this feeling was just as sufficient, maybe even more so. I was so taken in by this new sensation, that for a while, I totally forgot how I initially felt about this world and the fact that Kyousuke had somehow brought me here, only to be reminded about it once Masato started to talk about the red-haired leader.
'Why don't you go back to Kyousuke? He's waiting for you.' Waiting? That thought hadn't crossed my mind even once. I had assumed that as soon as I had left the room, Kyousuke would just resume reading his manga. My surprised look ignited a chuckle or two, after which Kengo put a hand on my shoulder. 'You know, he is actually quite fond of you, Kyousuke. At the end of the day, all he wants to do is to help. If you just give him a chance, I'm sure you will enjoy being here more. Now, go grab that tea that you were going to get him and make that moron smile.'
Of course, I wanted to ask Kengo how he knew about the tea, though I could have probably guessed the answer. I had to be careful what to tell the redhead, because apparently, what I said to him, was said to the rest of the Little Busters. Still, it made me kind of happy that he did tell the others about our little conversation. It made my body fill itself with an even more intense warmth than just now and I could only describe it as affection, or maybe I just wanted to believe it was.

'So, you're finally back? You didn't even bring tea.' Was it me or did he just show a slight smile? 'No, I'm sorry, I forgot the tea. I had a little encounter outside, so I got a bit sidetracked.' Kyousuke shook his head as if to tell me it wasn't a big deal. As I sat next to him, it felt as if the gloomy atmosphere had lifted a little bit and was making some room for a more loving feeling. 'So have you thought about an answer?' Kyousuke's intense glare made me want to look away, but for some reason, I couldn't, I was too taken in by his eyes. Those beautiful red eyes, they seemed so loving and lonely at the same time, it made me wonder if people could feel those two emotions simultaneously. 'To what question?' As I asked for clarification, I suddenly remembered. Why wasn't I happy in this world? I hadn't thought about it even once since I had stormed out the room, because until now, my mind had been completely occupied with the feeling of 'affection' I was getting to know. That didn't stop my mouth from spouting an answer, though.
'I miss something here. This world looks very nice and the weather is always good, but there is something I miss. I don't know for sure, but I think it has to do with my old life. You know, my video games, shutting myself in, not having to talk to anybody, that's what I miss.' Kyousuke smirked and stared in front of him. 'So why not do that then?' 'Huh?' I looked at him and tilted my head to the side. 'There are more than enough video games, rooms and consoles at this campus. Why not shut yourself in here in this world too?'
With big eyes, I looked at the redhead. Why hadn't I thought of such an obvious solution? It almost seemed too good to be true, I could just go back to my old life, only in a different world. I wanted to think about that best-case scenario for a little while longer, but Kyousuke's next words would take up all my thinking space for the next few hours.
The leader sat straight and looked as if he was pending over something. After a minute or so, he coughed and looked me right in the eye, which caused my cheeks to color red. 'Did you know that we are all here because we wished for something?' As I shook my head, Kyousuke suddenly grabbed my hand. The warm feeling instantly spread throughout my entire body and I was happy that I didn't have to speak right now. If I had, I wouldn't have been able to make decent sentences. 'You wished for something too and it isn't what you think it is. Why don't you think hard about what it is that you miss and come back as soon as you know?'
Did that mean Kyousuke knew what I wished for? If he didn't, how would he know that my interpretation was wrong? I wanted to ask more, but when I felt something warm on my lap, I knew that asking more was out of the question. 'Moron,' I muttered. 'how can you fall asleep so suddenly?' I closed my eyes and threw my head back, while I let my fingers run though the redhead's hair. I wanted to figure out what my wish was, I wanted to know what I lacked and what I missed. I was going to find it, no matter how long it took. I was going to find it and escape from this world. Even though Kyousuke had said I was wrong, I knew that the lifestyle I lived was one that worked for me.
Even if it meant letting being alone overflow in loneliness.