He told me.







He told me he loved me.







I love him too.







But I didn't say that to him.







And now, it's too late to tell him. He's happily married to Motoko-san.







Seven years ago, when we were gardening, just about when I was going to leave, he stopped me, and said, "Honda-san, there's something, something I wanted to tell you. I'm not sure if you'll feel the same way but....... but...... I love you."







For me, it was so sudden. I didn't know what to say.







"Ummm..... ahhh...."







I just walked away. That was my response.







The next day, I still didn't know what to do about what Yuki-kun said. So I ignored it. I told myself to just pretend it never happen.







Demo...







I couldn't forget it. I couldn't get rid of it. And I couldn't figure out why.







Now I do.







I loved him too. It took me seven years to figure that out.





Mother, how come I didn't realize it until now? How could I be such a fool?







Kyou-kun's okay but what I feel for him is nothing like Yuki-kun's. To me, he's just a close friend. A really close friend.







Even after seven years.... even after you're married.... I still think of you.







Yuki-kun, do you still think of me too?