The weekend had arrived. Ena stood impatiently in front of the door, holding Chikuwa in her arms. When Rin opened the door, she was met with a horrible scene: Ena's head had been cut off and replaced with Chikuwa's head, as she clumsily moved towards her, moaning for help. Rin closed the door, clearly horrified and bewildered.

- Calm down, Rin! It was just a joke!

Ena said, still laughing at the joke.

- Thanks God... I really thought something bad happened to you.

Ena smiled as she guided Rin to her patio.

- By the way, Rin. Did you bring the food?

Rin nodded.

- Of course. So, what's the plan for today?

- We're going to set up the tent, prepare dinner and... just spend some time with friends.

Ena said, feeling a little nervous when mentioning spending time alone with Rin.

- Good plan. Sounds similar to what I do on my trips.

Meanwhile, Rin was petting Chikuwa.
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Some hours later, the blue-haired girl is immersed in the kitchen, preparing that tomato soup that her mother recommended. Ena, for her part, was nervous, aware that the time to confess was running out.

"It's today or never, Ena!"

Ena, trying to calm down, started a new conversation.

- So... how are you doing in the work, Rin? - Ena asked, trying to distract herself. - Do you have any plans for the summer? Or for what to do after graduating?

- Everything is still in the same routine for now. At this time the bookstore gets quite full. And no, I have no plans for such a distant future. What about you?

Ena gulped.

- Oh, I... I don't have any plans either. But there's something that's been on my mind lately. - Ena took a deep breath. - I have a crush on someone, but I'm not sure if I should confess...

- Why? Are you afraid of being rejected?

- Yes... The person I like is... attractive to my eyes. She doesn't know it, but she is perfect. She's even pretty stupid sometimes and... that's why I love her.

A tone of vulnerability crossed Ena's voice, who was indirectly able to confess to Rin.

While serving the food, the bluenette continued the talk.

- I see... and that person you like... does she knows you love her?

- I dont know, Rin. I bet she can't even imagine it.

With a slight smile, Rin talked.

- What if I help you to confess to that person? Im not very romantical, but for you I could try it.

Ena, still nervous, asked her to keep the secret for now. Rin accepted, understanding that her friend needed time to collect her mind.

- By the way, Rin... what do you think about this in-city camp?

Asked Ena with a nervous tone.

- More relaxing than I thought. Although of course, the place where you live is quite quiet, but it emulates the feeling of a real camp quite well, without being perfect.

Ena nodded and gulped.

- Do you... do you have any romantic interest, Rin?

- Not really. I'm not interested in love right now,

Ena nodded with great disappointment.

"Now or never, Ena! Maybe she'll change her mind if you confess to her!"

- Rin, can we talk seriously for a moment?

- What do you want to talk about?

- You see, Rin, I... - Ena gulped, closed her eyes and breathed deeply, trying to calm herself. Her voice wavered. - I really appreciate our friendship, and I don't want to ruin it... There's something I've been keeping from myself for a while, and I think it's only fair that you know. I...

Ena desperately searched Rin's eyes, hoping to find something that could calm her down. Rin remained silent and serious, but giving Ena a reassuring look, urging her to continue.

- I love you, Rin... I really, really love you... I want to be more than a friend for you...

Rin, despite appearing calm, was somewhat uneasy. She didn't say a word, which didn't help calm Ena.

- A-Are you okay, Rin? Did I ruin everything?

- Nothing. Im just thinking.

Inside, Rin was at a crossroads. She didn't want to hurt her best friend and break her heart by rejecting her, but she didn't want to give her false hope either. After a few moments of awkward silence, she broke the silence.

- I appreciate your honestity, but I'm sorry I don't share your feelings. I'm sorry.

Rin said with some regret.

- Oh, I... I see... - Ena said, her heart completely broken. Holding back tears, she continued. – If that's what you feel, I can't force you to love me. But please, even if it hurts me, I want to continue being your friend.

The girl said with her voice breaking, trying to maintain her composure.
- I assure you Ena. We will continue to be friends, as always.
Rin said with a comforting tone in the midst of the difficult moment. Ena nodded, but her almost inaudible voice left a heartbreaking murmur.

- I ruined everything... I'm so stupid...
Rin managed to hear Ena's words.
- Ena, don't blame yourself. You didn't ruin anything. Our friendship is strong, I am sure you will get ahead. Don't punish yourself like that.
Ena finally let all the pent up grief release. With her eyes filled with tears, she continued to punish herself for her confession.

- I'm so stupid... I should never have confessed...
Rin offered her shoulder to her friend to lean on, seeking to give her a place to vent. She just stayed silent as Ena slowly hugged her. There was no need for words, just the silent connection of her friends sharing great sadness.

- You are not alone, Ena... I will always be there to help you.
Rin remained by her side at all times. Ena, between sobs, spoke.
- I don't know why I did it...now everything is a disaster...
Rin calmly replied:
- Sometimes you have to take risks, Ena. But not because you fail is all lost.