It was 14th of Febuary already, with the cute little pig and a note attached to it in my hands, I walked to school, in a very good mood. I was ready to confess to Chizuru, as well as hoping that she would like the gift I prepared. I kept thinking of the reactions she would give. I smiled when I thought about it.

However, when I stepped in the classroom, the first sight made my heart shattered, like a glass dropped onto the ground and scatter. I could not believe what I just saw. Everything seemed so beautiful before that day, and now , it became something that I did not expected.

Renji , holding on to a bouquet of roses, asked her to be his girlfriend and to my surprise, she nodded her head with a shy smile and bright red cheeks. I could not believe what I saw. I thought Chizuru had already forgotten about Renji. She promised to be with me, and never to leave me. But ..

I didn’t expect that to happen. I thought Renji didn’t like Chizuru. So why was that happening?

There was no use for the cute little pig anymore. I threw that cute little pig that resembles Chizuru into the trashbin, and ran to the toilet to cool myself down. I could not resist and my tears started to run down my face. This unrequited love. This time I really knew what it meant by , the greatest grief comes from despair.

After Chizuru started dating with Renji, she spent lesser time with me. During lessons, she would always turn to talk to Renji. They seemed so perfect for each other. There wasn't any room for me. Renji seemed to notice my feelings for Chizuru.

‘Ryu, don't try to lie to me. Do you like Chizuru ? '

I was shocked. I thought I hid my feelings very well. I tried to smile whenever they were together. I thought nobody knew my feelings for Chizuru. I realised I had no choice but to tell the truth .

‘Yes, I like her. But both of you now are happy with each other, so what's the point of asking this right now ?’

I knew I couldn’t hide anything from Renji. We had been friends for so many years. He would have known if I lied.

‘I know. You can't give up on her right ?'

How could he have thought that my feelings for Chizuru was so easily to be given up. If I could give up on her, I would have done so since the first day I knew she loved Renji.

‘It's been a long time, I don't think I'll be able to do so. '

‘Then let’s have a basketball match next Friday. If I win, you give up on her. If you win, I’ll break up with her.’

‘Okay then.' I agreed.

I shouldn’t have accepted the offer. I knew the match was at my disadvantage. But who am I to say anything? I’m not even Chizuru’s boyfriend. I should be happy that Renji gave me a chance. I spent everyday to train my basketball skills. Hoping that it would boost my chances of winning.