Today is a special day. Today is the day I'll walk down this aisle holding a bouquet of flower up onto my chest.

It's as if time became so slow, wanting this moment to last, a day for only the two of us.

I can already see you from afar, smiling at me, ever so proudly.

By the way, you looked more handsome today. But if I were to compare, nothing beats the troubled face you'd make if things didn't go well back at work.

Like how you'll bit your lower lip to stop yourself from exploding in anger. How you'll brush your hair using your fingers. It was adorable.

I couldn't help but chuckle just thinking about it.

I know you saw me just now. Based on how confused you looked.

Hey, do you remember how we met?

It was funny if you ask me.

I mean, bluntly saying that you're interested in me because of my chemistry skills. That was a bit harsh but funny at the same time.

Remember our first victim as a duo?

We used my infamous "Victoria Falls" to take down an annoying delinquent. Who happened to tried hitting on me, and that gave me a sleepless night.

I didn't really wanted you to know about it, but news just got its way to you and you insisted me to have my revenge.

And the result was hilarious. Like how he had made an ugly face just to prevent himself from 'excreting'

I cherished that moment, laughing together endlessly.

When I found out that you were staying at Kunugigaoka, I know I wasn't in the right position to oppose. It was your choice.

But I couldn't stop myself from feeling sad.

You noticed how down I am. And I was happy you cheered me up, promising me that we'll walk together on our way to school, even though we'll depart from the train station. But you did say that you'll visit me every now and then.

I was glad that you'll promise me something like that.

But you couldn't keep your second promise. You did visited me on our first year. But it you were like a candle light that started to get dimmer and dimmer, until there's nothing left.

You stopped coming, this continued even after I graduated high school.

But when I saw you in front of our house' gate, holding a bouquet of red roses that matched your hair. I was speechless.

You placed a lab coat against my shoulders, with a smile you said;

"For the best chemist ever, I'm sorry I couldn't keep my second promise..."

I couldn't stop the tears from flowing down. You chuckled while wiping it away.

I thanked you for the gifts, though I caught you by surprise when I gave you a tight embrace.

You didn't fail me, because I felt how you arms held me tightly. I wish time would stop and let that moment to last. Our first hug, it was warm, comfortable, it made me want to never let go.

But I have to... Because time is ticking and everything always last for a second.

When the time came for us to depart, it was inevitable. We're college students, there are times where we need to grow up and find that not everything will always be the same.

Even though we go to different universities and this time we can't meet each. You made it up for me by chatting online. It wasn't enough to be honest. But as long as I can still talk to you, then I guess it's fine.

My world changed drastically without you around. But I did have Takebayashi who goes to the same university. Though we weren't classmates because he took a different course. We would hang out sometimes, chatting endlessly about science.

People call us nerds, but some call us prodigies. I do get a little embarrassed when I hear it.

Speaking of embarrassed...

That one night, it wasn't embarrassing at all, it was humiliating.

You seeing me drunk, singing nonsense in a karaoke with my co-members in the Science Club. It was a good thing that all of them were girls but the bad thing was you were also hanging out with your friends in that place and you caught me dancing like a mad man with a microphone in hand.

It was humiliating! I wanted the both of us to forget about it. But sadly we couldn't. When I was sobber I remembered everything.

You didn't left my apartment. You bravely took care of a drunk Manami Okuda all night by yourself. You told me the whole story that night even though I didn't forget every single damn thing.

You were laughing like there was no tomorrow. And I did join you afterwards, I realized how stupid I am that night.

I'm thankful for everything that you've done to me. Being there by my side, it was everything I could ask for.

Karma, that is why...I want you to be the happiest man in the world.

Even though it wasn't me.

Even though we didn't end up together. I want you to be happy.

I'm paying you back...

By supporting your decision. Upon marrying her.

I'm walking down this aisle, not because to marry you. But because you wanted me to walk here as your friend.

I stepped aside, making way to the bride. She's far more beautiful than me. While I'm only adorable in your eyes.

Her personality matches you. Sly, sadistic, smart, mischief. No wonder she's the best. You understood one another.

I stood beside Akari. I saw pity in her eyes. It was meant for me. Everyone knew except for you. They knew my feelings. But I told them to never mention it.

For it was my mistake.

Karma... I wish I could turn back time...

What if I was the first to tell you my feelings... Will I be the one standing beside you?

If only I wasn't a coward.

If only I didn't ran away..

For once in my life I could've been brave.

Brave enough to tell you how much I love you.

If only...

"I do."

No. Please...take it back.

I beg you...

Karma... I love you... I wish you felt the same.

The time when everyone stood once more. Was the time I smiled bitterly with tears flowing down my cheeks, looking at how you kissed her passionately

My heart. It hurts. I can't breath so well.

I regret everything.

The time we spent together, if only it could stop. The memories we made, I hope it'll last forever. This wishes that I have come to make, if only they came true...

"Karma... I love you... I really do... And I hate myself for not being brave enough to tell you..."

Whispering those words, it meant my whole life.

No one heard nor noticed how those words vanished, like a candle light being blown by a faint breath.

"I'll always be your best friend... Karma."