Haruka was surprised to see Tomoe standing in Kyosuke's doorway; he seemed equally surprised to see her.
"Ah, Haruka, I didn't know you were with Kyosuke today."
"Come in, Tomoe, Kyosuke's in the living room."
Haruka went to the kitchen to grab some drinks and she brought them out to Kyosuke and Tomoe. She headed back to the kitchen but Tomoe called her and told her to stay. Haruka took a seat beside Kyosuke on the couch while Tomoe sat on a cushioned chair.
"You look good, Kyosuke. How have you been?"
Haruka silent shook her head. If only Tomoe had seen Kyosuke a few days ago. Haruka had never seen Kyosuke cry before but a few days ago, he did.
Kyosuke shrugged, "Fine. What brings you here?"
Tomoe was quiet and Haruka wondered if he'd heard Kyosuke.
"I'm leaving for America...in three days."
Kyosuke was shocked,
"America?"
"You're really going?" Haruka asked.
Tomoe nodded and he glanced at the tv, which was showing a commercial advertising a new brand of athletic wear.
"I've decided to go through with the offer from America. The Stride Club just isn't the same without you."
Kyosuke's expression lit up at the mention of the Stride club.
"How is Heath?"
"He's doing well. The doctors said he'll be fine and he's on crutches now."
Kyosuke's expression became clouded with guilt,
"And the club?"
"...Everyone is leaving."
Haruka placed her hand on Kyosuke's shoulder; he was visibly upset.
"Why?"
"I don't know. Kyosuke, what happened that day was not your fault. I saw everything and I can help you return to the club-"
"It's fine, Tomoe. You don't have to do that."
"But Kyo-"
"What's done is done. I'd rather be punished and leave the club than have the club disbanded and Honan banned from the End of Summer. I love Stride and I will protect it to the end."
Haruka and Tomoe didn't know what to say but they were amazed. Kyosuke's words were simple but they had impact and they were filled with passion. Tomoe stared at Kyosuke, slowly nodding as if he was coming to terms with something in his mind.
"Thank you, Kyosuke. Let's hang out before I leave."
"Yeah."
Kyosuke walked Tomoe to the door and Haruka leaned back into the couch, wondering what was going to happen.