Chapter 3:

A Promise Unforgotten

by ChatGPT

Days turned into weeks, and Misaki's life settled into a strange rhythm. She continued her physical therapy, and Tora remained by her side, unwavering in his support. The two of them spent countless hours together, and gradually, Misaki began to feel more at ease with him.

One evening, as they sat together in her room, Tora cleared his throat, his face wearing a nervous expression. "Misaki, there's something I want to talk to you about."

Misaki looked up, her curiosity piqued. "What is it, Tora?"

Tora took a deep breath. "I... I love you, Misaki. I've loved you for a long time, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you."

Misaki's heart skipped a beat at his confession. Love? Marriage? She couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the intensity of his feelings. But something inside her, something she couldn't quite grasp, made her hesitate.

"I... I don't remember," she whispered, her voice tinged with sadness.

Tora's eyes softened, and he reached for her hand, gently squeezing it. "I know, Misaki. But I'm willing to help you remember, to create new memories together."

Misaki found herself nodding, her heart aching with the desire to remember and reciprocate his love. "Yes, Tora, I want that too."

At that moment, Tora smiled, relief washing over him. "Then let's make a promise, Misaki. Let's promise to be together forever."

Misaki hesitated for a brief moment before finally saying, "I promise."

As the days passed, Misaki and Tora's relationship deepened. They spent more time together, their bond growing stronger. Tora poured his heart into being the best partner for Misaki.

But despite the love and care Tora showered upon her, there was a nagging feeling in Misaki's heart—a sense that something important remained hidden from her. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was someone else out there, someone she had forgotten.

Meanwhile, in a small town in England, Usui Takumi continued his medical studies, driven by the desire to find a cure for his ailing brother, Gerald. His days were filled with lectures, research, and practical training, leaving him with little time to dwell on his past.

Usui had reached a point in his studies where he felt confident in his abilities, and he longed to return to Japan. But Gerald, still clinging to the hope that Usui would eventually embrace his destiny as the next Duke, did everything in his power to keep his younger brother in England.

Usui's frustration grew with each passing day, his desire to reunite with Misaki and learn about her well-being pushing him to the brink. He had been away from her for far too long, and he couldn't stand the thought of not knowing how she was doing.

Back in Kyoto, Misaki's family continued to support the charade that had been woven around her life. Her mother, Minako, and her sister, Suzuna, remained steadfast in their efforts to shield her from the truth. They had convinced themselves that it was for the best, that revealing the existence of Usui would only cause more confusion and heartache.

As time went on, Misaki's amnesia seemed like a distant memory to those around her, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something crucial was missing. There was an emptiness in her heart, a void she couldn't fill, and it left her yearning for answers.

Two years passed since Misaki's accident, and on a beautiful spring day, she stood before Tora in a white wedding dress. The sun streamed through the windows of the quaint church, casting a warm glow on the couple. Misaki's family sat in the pews, their smiles masking their own inner turmoil.

Tora gazed into Misaki's eyes with unwavering determination, his voice steady as he recited his vows. "I promise to cherish you, to protect you, and to be by your side no matter what."

Misaki felt a lump in her throat as she looked at the man before her, the man who had cared for her, supported her and loved her even when her memories were lost to her. She repeated her vows, her voice quivering with emotion.

"I promise to be with you, to stand by your side, and to love you with all my heart."

As the ceremony continued, Misaki couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness deep within her. She had made this promise without knowing the truth about her past, without remembering the person who had once held her heart.

After the wedding, as Misaki and Tora celebrated their union with friends and family, a small part of her longed for something she couldn't name. She couldn't escape the feeling that there was someone else out there, someone whose absence left a void in her heart.

And in England, Usui Takumi continued his studies, his determination unwavering. He had decided that once he completed his medical training, nothing would stand in the way of his return to Japan. He longed to find Misaki, to see her smile once more, and to unravel the mysteries of their past.

Little did they know, their paths were destined to cross once more, and the truth they had both been seeking would finally come to light.