AT THE CAKE CAFE...
"It's so delicious" Shiho said after she ate the cake.
"Did you know that this cafe always served the best cake in the world" Sonoko said.
"She's right. Here. Try this lemon tea. It so refreshing" Ran said.
Then Shiho take a sip of the lemon tea. Ran suddenly realized that there's something sparkling at Shiho's finger.
"Your ring is so beautiful" Ran said.
"You're wearing ring? Why didn't I noticed that. May I see?" Sonoko said.
Then Shiho showed her finger that had their wedding ring.
"It so beautiful. It must be expensive right?" Sonoko said.
"It's not very expensive. Besides it's just plain silver ring" Shiho said.
"It must be your couple ring with Shinichi right?" Ran asked.
"Well maybe" Shiho said.
"I hope I can wear couple ring with Makoto-san too" Sonoko said.
"Don't worry Sonoko. You'll wear it someday" Ran said.
The three of them look very happy when spending time together. Shiho was so relieved that Ran and Sonoko be able to accept her relationship with Shinichi and they are willing to be her friend. Starting from that moment they swore they would be friends forever no matter what will happens in the future.
AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE...
"Did you search for me,sir?" Shinichi asked.
"Kudo-san, please have a seat first" the principal said.
"What's the matter?"
"Actually, I have something to tell you. You have been selected for a student exchange program"
"What? Why me?"
"I had judged you from all aspects. Your achievement in the class was very excellent and you also very active in sports so I had made a right decision to make you participate in this program"
"Sorry but may I know where is the place and how long that I'll be exchanged?"
"London for 8 months"
"London for 8 months?!"
"Yes. I heard that you wanted to study there. Besides you don't have any problem with your language right?"
"It's not about language but I can't go there"
"Kudo-san, please think about this first. Chance could only come once. Think about it carefully. You don't have to give the answer now"
AT SHINICHI'S HOUSE...
"I'm home" Shinichi said.
"Welcome home" Shiho said with a smile.
"Where's mom and dad?"
"They've gone to their friend's house"
Suddenly Shinichi hugged Shiho tightly. As expected only Shiho could make his heart feel so relaxed.
"What's wrong? Did something happened?" Shiho asked.
"Can we stay like this for a while?" Shinichi said and Shiho only let him hug her in a while.
That night Shinichi gathered all the family in the living room including Agasa Hakase. He told everything that he had discussed with the principal. At first they all shocked with the news especially Shiho. She could only remain silent.
"Did you all agree with the program?" Shinichi asked.
"I think I'll agree. It's good for your future" Yusaku said.
"I also agree" Hakase said.
"But Shin-chan and Shiho-chan just married. How can you let him leave Shiho like that" Yukiko said.
"It's okay mom. I can take care of myself. Besides I have Hakase here" Shiho said.
"But sweetie 8 months is too long" Yukiko said.
"It's okay. Besides it's for Shinichi's future. As a wife I should agree if it is good for my husband" Shiho said.
"So do you agree?" Shinichi asked.
"Yes. Chance didn't come twice" Shiho said with a smile.
"Thanks Shiho. I'm so proud to have you as my wife" Shinichi said and he hugged her.
Shiho could only let out bitter smile. In her heart she feel so sad and she feel like her heart was torn apart because she had to apart from his beloved husband for a long time. She keep thinking how empty her day without Shinichi on her side after this but she must look strong in front of Shinichi. She didn't want Shinichi to let go of his dream just because of her.
