That same day, I called Kagome. I don’t know exactly what to say, but I want to know what are her thoughts about Kira. I want to know if she also likes him. For this way, I can give up…. no, I don’t want to give up on him.

The thing I want is to know what she feels about him.

That night, I confirmed on our conversation that she doesn’t like Kira as a guy. I feel glad about it; I was just overthinking about everything. So, Kira isn’t taken by anyone. I only want to make him mine.

“Say, Kei…” it’s about time I ended the call when Kagome suddenly called my name. “Huh?” I asked. She became silent for a few seconds, before trying to say something.

“I… I was, I was thinking, about if we can go to school tomorrow together?”

Her voice quivers. Kagome seemed bashful to asked me to go to school together. She shouldn’t be. As her friend, there’s nothing I would be glad for if she wants to go to school together.

“Of course, I’m glad.” I retorted happily.

”Then, tomorrow at train station…?” Kagome giddily replied. I was about to answer but I recalled the awful memory happened. My mouth agape; I can’t muster to say anything from Kagome’s reply.

“Kei…” she asked.

“Huh?”

“.…I don’t know what happened to you before, but I won’t let anyone harm you. I’m here to protect you.”

Kagome speaks those words like she means it. The words I’ve been longing to hear succumb through me. It’s like how Kira made a way to helped out that day, through his actions I feel secured and safe.

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Pursing my lips, I heave a deep sigh and smiles. “Okay. Let’s go to school together tomorrow.” I finally answered. That’s right; there’s no need for me to feel anxious. I have Kira and Kagome; I can rely on them, and they can rely on me.

Right now, it all matters to them. Especially, Kira. He’s the most precious person to me.

***

The next day:

I boarded the train again, and from inside, I saw Kagome sitting at the vacant chair. It’s not that crowded today, so I can be aware of anyone who will make a suspicious move.

We greet each other and talks softly for awhile. Trying not to bother other passengers, our small talk snuffed and waits for the arrival on the station next to school. I feel a little sad since I won’t see Kira here. I wish he’s here—

That thought of mine suddenly took the glimpse of familiar silhouette boarding with the other passengers at the platform.

From the distance, I saw the person I’ve been longing to see. The person who my heart yearns for. The one who made me feel secured. My reflex kicked in; I stand up from the seat and move a step forward.

The clanking sounds of hand rails and faint revving of engine engulfed on the silence of the surroundings, together with my heartbeat throbbing fast. I feel like my chest will explode soon.

And the happiness concealing inside me would show, yet I keep composed. I must make sure he’s Kira and not someone else.

Our distance gets closer; my hands are reaching to him.

Getting closer, locking our gap… I grabbed his arm. My eyes sees his image, the one I’ve been seen several times. I’ve carved his image within my mind so there’s no way I can be wrong about it.

I finally reached you, I finally hold you in my arms.

“I caught you….” that’s the only word I said as my lips form a smile.

He got baffled after seeing me, as I giggled. Yeah, this time… I want him to understand what I truly feel. This time, this isn’t just coincidence or fate, this is inevitable meeting.

I inevitably meet Kira and that’s how it works.

> Kimi no kataware ni watashi ga naru yo (I'll become your missing piece.)