Taka gi-kun

The humid night air clings to Takagi-kun as she grips the balcony railing, her knuckles white. Below, the streetlights flicker on, illuminating the familiar figure of her boyfriend. He’s waving a small bag from the convenience store, his voice cheerful and oblivious as he calls out her name, excited to show her the jelly treat he bought—the one he knows she loves. But Takagi-kun finds it impossible to respond. A heavy silence hangs between her and the person below, filled with the weight of the secret she is keeping. As he continues to talk about their plans and the small kindnesses he has prepared for her, the contrast between his honesty and her current situation becomes unbearable. She is caught in a moment of profound conflict, feeling the pull of her existing life while simultaneously