9. The Truth
Ayaka couldn't stand Takuto talking about Mitsuki all the time anymore. Then, they got into a fight and Takuto finally learned the truth to his past.
Ayaka: Takuto, if this goes on anymore... we'll have to end.
Takuto: What's going on? I don't get you Ayaka.
Ayaka: What's going on? I'll tell you what's going on. Ever since you started teaching in that school. Ever since you started teaching her! You've been talking about her all the time! Mitsuki this, Mitsuki that! Takuto, I'm sick of it!
Takuto: Ayaka, I'm sorry. I just can't help it... it's just that... she has been appearing in my mind. It's like flashing images. More like flashing memories... I know I've lost my memories before and I don't even know what my relationship with Mitsuki was before! Ayaka, if you know anything about it, please tell me! Whatever that happened; I promise that nothing will change between us.
Ayaka: Ok. I'll tell you! Before you went to U.S.A with me, your relationship with Mitsuki was... She was... She was your girl friend! That's why she's always flashing through your memories like that! She IS your memory! And now... you're starting to remember it all! Takuto, you promised me that you won't leave me...
Takuto: Ayaka... why didn't you tell me about this before?
Ayaka: I was just afraid that you would leave me... Back then, I was just a selfish girl! I couldn't bear having you leaving me behind.
Takuto: You... you... you lied to me! I'm going to find for Mitsuki! I'm sorry Ayaka, but I still love you... and I always will.
Ayaka: No Takuto! Don't go! You promised me! If you go, we'll be through... if you still love me, prove it to me! I want you to quit your job and marry me!
Takuto: But Ayaka, you know how much I love my job don't you? How am I supposed to quit it? My job I will not quit but I will marry you! (Kneels down) Ayaka, would you marry me?
Ayaka: Takuto... are you serious? Of course I will marry you!
Their marriage was to be held in two months time. Takuto invited everyone from his class. When Mitsuki heard the news, she felt as if her heart was being pierced by needles. She held back her tears and walked to Takuto to congratulate him.
Mitsuki: Kira-sensei omedeto! You're finally getting married with Ayaka-chan! She must be extremely happy!
Takuto: Mitsuki, you don't have to hide your feelings anymore. Ayaka told me everything. About what happened to us last time. But Mitsuki, you have to accept it now that I love Ayaka and not you anymore... I know that you're hurt but I'm really sorry.
Mitsuki: Kira-sensei, its ok... I'm ok with it too...
Mitsuki walked off. Takuto has no idea how Mitsuki feels now. How much she needed someone now. How much she needed him now... Mitsuki couldn't accept the fact that Takuto's feelings changed. Mitsuki couldn't accept the fact that he was getting married in a short period of two months. Mitsuki couldn't bear with it anymore. She walked up to Takuto again and this time, she kissed him on his lips. Takuto blushed furiously and was speechless.