"We can never be together" Kiss

Pairing: NicoPana


She should've known that she lacked the courage, no, she was unsuitable to be by her side. She thought that those baby steps were enough, like taking off her glasses, speaking out on her fellow first years, and even once talking back to the Idol club president. She still lacked the courage, and there was no time.

Nico's hair was down today, ebony threads were free from the usual twin tails, the green ribbon on her collar was no more, because today was the day that they couldn't careless for all the rules.

She must have looked as if she was going to cry, because Nico had came over and wrapped her in a hug.

"There there, Hanayo, don't cry." Nico wiped her tears away with the sleeves of her pink cardigan. "How are you going to continue my legacy with tears all over your face! Come on give me a smile! Nico nico ni~"

She couldn't reply, not with Nico's weird facial expression that was a mix of mild sadness and forced smile, her eyebrows twitching as Nico made her 'Nico Nico Ni' hand sign.

"Come on! Do it with me! Nico nico ni~"

She let out a small laugh, and finally Nico seemed satisfied.

She leaned in and gave Nico a peck on the cheeks, as the senior blushed in return, for once unable to reply.

"Congratulations on graduating Nico-chan!" Even though they couldn't be together now, it was enough for the moment.

And maybe one day she'll be brave enough to kiss Nico on the lips.