They graduated college without confessing their true feelings. What's different was the fact that, everything was clear; they secretly loved each other for 4 years. They got different jobs but until now, these feelings never change. Unexpectedly, they met again at a TV store, the same place where it all started, the same place where the postponed relationship will arose again.
Roy saw Riza, watching the anime series that was shown inside the TV store, not knowing that it was her. He walked closer, trying to minimize his steps so that he won't be mistaken as a stalker. Instead of staring at the familiar face, he also watched without being conscious of it.
"Tutturuuuut~ Okarin!"
Once again, the anime character, Riza, and Roy absent-mindedly (except Mayu—the anime character). Instead of the widening of their eyes, they both smiled, smiled as if they knew what will happen next. Riza looked behind and saw Roy wearing the same reaction.
"You sure watch anime, don't you?" Roy asked, hoping that Riza still remembers 'that' time when he said that same line, hoping that he was still remembered by her.
Riza paused for a while to make him more nervous.
"Well, yeah. Quite. Actually, I'm kind of… an Anime addict." Riza said while giggling.
Roy's nervousness began to vanish, somehow. What bothered him was Riza's giggle. That giggle reverberated in his mind. Her giggle has changed, but I don't have to care. The fact that Riza still remembers me is enough, and besides, it's just a giggle. Roy thought while smiling.
"Riza, it's been a long, long time since we've seen each other." Roy replied formally while struggling to hide any immature side of him, trying to prove that he, Mr. Roy Mustang, has changed too.
Riza smiled back and hugged Roy. "I missed you, Roy."
Roy froze like an ice. It's not because of the contents of what he heard, it's because of how Riza said that words and how Riza hugged him. It was very formal as if it was just a friendly hug, not I-want-to-bring-back-the-old-days-hug, as if she already forgot their past, as if she hasn't met Roy yet. He felt like he has to start again at level 0, he felt like everything has changed, CHANGED.
What happened were just a little, semi-formal chit-chat and exchanging of phone numbers. Yes, it was not worth-remembering. Roy felt awkwardness throughout the conversation while Riza seemed like she enjoyed the whole conversation. He was REALLY unsatisfied. It's like she really intended to forget everything. So, he requested her for a friendly date. He really used the term 'friendly' to be safe.
Riza flashed a business type of smile as if she will talk to a client.
"So, what is it that you want to talk about?" Riza asked.
Roy was quite daunted for he was convinced that things will never be the same but, the remaining 'She's just pretending' percentage, which is about 10%, never let him down. A 10% is still a 10%. So, he grabbed Riza's arm by force and took her somewhere else.
"R-Roy! Where are you taking me? Let me go!" Riza cried but Roy seemed like he doesn't care at all.
