"Chizuru-chan, Do you really believe that Kazuya-kun will ever stop loving you after everything he has said and done for you?

Sumi's question backed Chizuru into a corner. She had her doubts about the matter. She always felt herself to be on the receiving end of his kindness, and she had not done anything for him. He always backed her and helped her in all possible ways. On the other hand, she felt that she hadn't done much for him. But she still felt his love, even on their last date. His care when she was stalked, his flustered face—everything was the same.

"But I haven't done much for him. I prevented him from getting into another relationship and made him wait too long. It's possible that he thought I wasn't worth his time." Chizuru frowned.

"Chizuru-chan and Kazuya-kun will never think of you like that. Every time I met him, I saw you in his eyes. He values you too much, and you are the most important person to him. It's like he is in another world when talking about you, always happy and wondering how he can help you get closer to your dream. I don't know why he rejected you, but I am sure he will never hate you. It's never too late for anything Chizuru-chan. Just be the Chizuru Ichinose that Kazuya-kun dots and adores too much."

Chizuru thanked Sumi and left the place. She even forgets to ask her what she wants to speak about. Sumi smiled at the determined Chize and left for home. Chizuru was heading toward the Kinoshita family. She took a cab and headed straight there. She was afraid, but that fear was overthrown by her determination to see him and to rectify what she had done wrong. When she rang the bell, she was greeted by Nagomi. She felt something was off as she saw tears in her eyes. Nagomi quickly wiped it off and invited her inside. Chizuru, upon reaching inside, kneeled down on the floor and asked for an apology.

She later explained her relationship with him. She apologized for fooling them and said that they were not a real couple. But she swore in the name of her dead grandma that she loved Kazuya. She explained her guilt and how she had failed to keep Kazuya happy. She then asked her where Kazuya was and if she needed to talk to him.

"I am sorry, Chizuru-chan, but Kazuya is not willing to talk to anyone, especially you. "

"I know that grandma, but I want to talk to him."

"That's not the reason, Chizuru-chan. Nagomi began to stutter. My grandson. He has been diagnosed with lung tumor and may not be able to survive it."