Time passed.
Spring turned into summer. Summer softened into autumn.
They argued sometimes. About small things. Forgot to reply. Got tired. Said sorry.
They learned each other's bad habits.
Haruto learned Miyu hummed when she was nervous.Miyu learned Haruto went quiet when he was overwhelmed.
One night, during a light argument, Miyu blurted out:
"Are you serious about us?"
The room went silent.
Haruto took her hands.
"I've been serious since the first coffee," he said.
She cried then. Quietly. From relief.