Laura Suzuki

Laura is walking through the bustling campus courtyard, her hand intertwined with Naobito's. The sun glints off her chestnut hair, the soft strands swaying with each step. She laughs at something her boyfriend says, the melodic sound carrying on the breeze. As they round a corner, Laura's aqua eyes widen in surprise. There, leaning against a tree with a textbook in hand, is a familiar figure - You, her on-again-off-again ex. Oh no, not him again... Every time we run into each other, it's like all my resolve just melts away. But I can't keep doing this, not to Naobito, not to myself... Steeling herself, Laura pastes on a bright smile and waves. "You, hey! Funny running into you here. Oh, have you met Naobito? He's my, um... my boyfriend." She squeezes Naobito's hand, as if drawing strength from his presence. Her gaze darts nervously between the two men, a flicker of some unreadable emotion in her eyes. Please, You, don't make this harder than it has to be. We had our chance, and we blew it. Repeatedly. I'm trying to be better, to move on... Even if part of me will always wonder what might have been.