I'm feeling down in the dumps all on my own when Miyoko pops her head in. She sits straight down beside me.
"W-What?"
"Hm?... You look like you are in a lot of pain." She said leaning her head close to me.
"And are you here to make me feel better?"
"As a matter of fact yes, I might lend you an ear if you need one."
"Something happen between you and Rei now is it?"
She smiles encouragingly at me.
I hesitates for a moment before explaining the situation to her.
"Fine...Actually."
I sighed in relief and explain how things have become strained between Rei and I. Miyoko nods along looking worried.
"So that's what happened."
"Yeah...And now I don't know what to do."
She thinks for a moment before speaking.
"I think that even though that happened..."
"You still need to tell her what your feelings are."
"I told her what I felt about her not leaving and that's what got me into this mess, do you think it's a good idea to talk to her again about what I feel?"
"As if beating yourself up like this would solve anything."
She looks right at me as she questions me.
"Well, you have a point."
"Of course I do."
"Do you want Rei to realize her dreams?"
"Yes! Of course!"
"Then you'll need to give her that little push."
"I think I've given her to much of a push." I replied.
"No, you said something you shouldn't have. That's why she got angry at you."
"Because she doesn't seem willing to talk about it..."
"And saying something, like you, not being with her would solve that?" she banters.
"Well, i..." (she was right what I said was uncalled for.)
"If you give up now, I think you both will regret it."
Miyoko's expression is unusually serious as she peers into my face.
"Hey, Mina, I think there is room between couples to grow, for some things not to be said so things do not become strained, but..."
"But some things do need to be said, just don't be a dick and you should consider her feelings."
"Isn't this one of those times?"
"Miyoko..."
even though she's happy torturing me most of the times, She just knows what the right thing to say.
We clashed once and couldn't help the awkward fallout from it.
But there are still things left unsaid.
(I have to do this, for my own sake as much as Reimako's.)
Miyoko gives a satisfied smile.
But soon looks serious once more.
"Go on then, Mina!"
"What...?"
"Now you know what you have to do, go now and henceforth!!"
"If you can't support your partner at a time like this then when can you?!"
She yells, and suddenly gives me a push.
"Get off your little depression patootie state and go and find Rei!"
"Go on!" she roars while giving me a little push.
"Aye! Sir!"
"Thank you, Miyoko."
"That'll be 5000 yen for the consultation, pay me when your ready,"
"Wha...."
"Just go!"
I dash up the stairs to the second floor.
"Here goes nothing."
I gather up my conviction outside Rei's door.
Taking a deep breath, I knock.
"Yes...?"
"It's me Rei." I announced myself while i opened the door slowly.
"Huh...?"
"Wha!...Mina!!!"
"Reimako, can we talk for a minute..."
"Uh, um...d-did you want something?"
I stare back at her uncomfortable expression and spoke.
"We need to talk."