On the way home—
Sana walked slowly, hands in his pockets.
[ In my past life… I was just a lazy guy.
…But from tomorrow, I'll change.
I'll find a job.
Learn more skills.
Build a better future. ]
Then—
He saw her.
Alice.
She was walking ahead of him.
But something felt off.
She wasn't looking around.
Her eyes were unfocused.
Lost in thought.
A car was coming.
Fast.
Too fast.
She didn't notice.
[ …Damn it, this stupid girl. ]
Sana didn't think.
He ran.
"HEY—!"
He pushed her away.
Alice stumbled back, shocked.
And then—
BANG!
A sharp pain exploded through Sana's body.
The world spun.
His body hit the ground hard.
Everything went blurry.
He could hear a voice.
"HELP! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!"
Alice.
She was crying.
And then—
Darkness.
/ POV: Alice /
Because of her beauty—
Her life was never peaceful.
Her childhood friend confessed to her again.
She rejected him.
Again.
He was annoying.
Persistent.
[ Why can't I find someone…
someone I can truly rely on…? ]
Lost in her thoughts—
She didn't notice the road.
Until—
A boy ran toward her.
And pushed her away.
Her heart stopped.
And then—
That sound.
She turned around.
The boy—
Was lying on the ground.
Blood.
"…No…"
Later — Hospital
After talking to the police—
Alice met his family.
His mother.
His sister.
But—
They didn't look sad.
Alice lowered her head.
"I'm… sorry… I'm so sorry…"
Her voice was shaking.
Xejo: "No… there's nothing to worry about. This is his choice."
Alice froze.
[ …Why…?
Why are they acting like this…? ]
[ This is my fault…
If he dies… I'll regret this for the rest of my life. ]
A doctor walked out.
"He has several broken bones… but fortunately, his head is fine."
Alice's chest tightened.
[ Broken bones…
This is because of me… ]
She ran into his hospital room.
Sana was lying on the bed.
His body wrapped in white bandages.
"…I'm sorry… I'm so sorry…"
Tears fell down her face.
[ Because of me…
He has to lie here…
This will affect his school…
…I ruined his life… ]
/ POV: Sana /
Darkness.
[ …Am I dead…? ]
Slowly—
He opened his eyes.
Pain.
His entire body hurt.
"…Ah…"
He couldn't move.
Then—
He saw her.
Alice.
Sitting beside his bed.
She had fallen asleep.
Her eyes were slightly red.
Like she had been crying for a long time.
Sana stared at her silently.
[ …Why…
When I finally decided to change my life…
Something like this happens? ]
A bitter smile appeared on his face.
But—
For some reason—
His heart felt… warm.