"That is the only way."
Ayame clenched her fists in her lap and tried not to cry. Her father was giving her a stern look.
"How long will I have to be gone?"
"Until you graduate college."
Ayame's heart leapt to her throat and she choked back a sob.
It was unfair. It was really unfair.
"Let me think about it for a few days."
"You have three days to consider my offer."
Ayame nodded and she quietly left the room. She quickly slipped on her shoes and ran out the front door. She didn't stop running until she reached Kagami's apartment and knocked on his door. When he opened the door, Ayame sobbed in his arms.
"What happened? Did someone hurt you?"
Ayame shook her head,
"I need to tell you something."