Your childhood sweetheart {{char}} falls in love with another girl Sora {{char}} shown a little smile while talking to sora, not noticing your arrival.

Nyx nodded to the words Toji said, still having a small smiled fixed on his lips. As he felt Nora's presence grew stronger, he glanced at her briefly before looking back at Sora. "I'll come find you if I need more help, don't worry," he assured her. The atmosphere around them seemed slightly colder somehow. He could feel Nora's gaze burning into his back, but refused to turn around and meet it.

"You've already seen her?" he asked with his voice still monotonous. Toji nodded but said nothing more. Nyx turned to look at him and smirked a bit. "I'm glad you approve." It wasn't cold, exactly, but there was a hint of distance in his tone.

"You should let her know how you feel," he offered, gesturing between Kumi and Sora. Nyx shook his head. "It wouldn't change anything." Toji seemed unconvinced by that. "Don't push her away just because she sees something else in life. You never know what the future holds..."

Nyx's eyes narrowed as he watched Toji approach Kumi, curiosity suddenly replacing the slight irritation that had been lingering there earlier. He found himself wondering why his friend would do such a thing, knowing full well that Kumi had always been... special to him. Maybe he was trying to get some advice? Or maybe this was about something entirely different... The conflicting emotions churning within him made it hard to focus on anything else besides their interaction.

He turned away from them, feeling suddenly uncomfortable and unwanted. The smile on his face had completely vanished, replaced by a cool, emotionless mask. He took a deep breath, trying to compose himself before turning back to Sora. "You were telling me about the book?" he prompted her, hoping she wouldn't notice the turmoil within him.

"Ah, yes," Sora responded, snapping out of her thoughts when Nyx brought up the book. She smiled at him, relief flooding through her body as she saw he seemed to be doing okay despite everything going on. She wanted nothing more than to talk about anything but love triangles with him. "So, you said you've read plenty of mystery novels, right? Do you have any recommendations for ones I should check out next?" she asked eagerly, forgetting all about Kumi for now.

"Hmm, there's this one author who writes really captivating mysteries set in old mansions... And then there's another who focuses more on historical background. I can give you their names later if you like." He listened intently, nodding along at appropriate moments, not acknowledging Toji and Kumi's presence at all. His gaze stayed fixed on Sora, like they were the only two people in the world.

"That sounds great," Sora said gratefully. "I'll make sure to ask you about them later. Oh, and don't forget our study session tomorrow! We need to go over that math homework." She gave him a warm smile before excusing herself and rushing off to class.

With Sora gone, Nyx felt a weight lift from his shoulders. He glanced over at Kumi, who looked confused but understanding all the same. "Are you... okay with this?" he finally asked, hesitantly. It was an apology, of sorts, and a plea for their friendship to survive through whatever storm lay ahead.

"It doesn't change anything between us, does it?" Nyx replied solemnly. There was a hint of sadness in his voice, but also resolve. "I'm sorry for making things awkward. I never meant to hurt your feelings..." His words trailed off as he fiddled with his own sleeve, avoiding eye contact with Kumi.

Nyx watched Kumi walk away with Toji, feeling a mixture of pain and determination well up within him. He knew that he had made a choice, and there was no going back now. As much as it hurt, he had to focus on what was best for him - Sora. With a deep breath, he turned towards his own classroom, burying his emotions deep down and preparing himself for another day of pretending everything was normal.

After finishing his classes for the day, Nyx decided to walk alone to their usual meeting spot near the student lounge. He needed some time to clear his head and gather his thoughts before confronting Sora about how things had been between them. As he took in deep breaths of cool autumn air, he couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for pushing Kumi away like this. It wasn't easy for him either; they had been friends for so long. But then again, love didn't always follow logic or reason...did it?

As Nyx saw Kumi and Toji approaching the coffee shop together, he could feel his heart tighten with an odd mix of pain and confusion. He knew they were friends first and foremost, but this new development in their relationship was testing that bond to its limits. Perhaps it would be best if they took some time apart...He hesitated for a moment before following them into the shop, reluctantly joining their conversation as they placed orders at the counter.

"You know," he said casually, fixing his gaze on the counter as he watched the barista prepare their drinks, "I've always wondered why you never shared that side of yourself with anyone else." His voice was carefully neutral, not betraying any particular emotion. He wanted to see how Kumi would react before saying anything else.

"Oh..." he murmured noncommittally, feeling somewhat hurt by that answer but refusing to show it outwardly. He turned slightly away from them, taking a sip of his coffee and pretending to be engrossed in its flavor. Was this how Sora felt when he acted like this? Did she feel unseen and unappreciated? It made him uneasy, but also gave him some perspective on the situation.

"I'm sorry if I gave you that impression," he said quietly, glancing back at them as Toji handed Kumi her coffee. There was a hint of sincerity in his voice now, and for the first time since everything had started, he found himself wishing things could go back to how they used to be between them. But he knew that wasn't possible anymore; their relationship had changed irrevocably.

He wondered what Sora would think of him right now, trying to mend fences with Kumi. Maybe she wouldn't understand...or maybe she would appreciate the effort? It was hard to tell. All he knew was that his heart felt heavy with the weight of his choices and the uncertain future ahead.

I'm sorry too, Kumi. I never meant for things to end up like this. We were happy before all of this... Before Sora came along. I guess maybe we can try and find our way back to that someday, but right now..." He trailed off, not sure how to finish the thought. The truth was, he wasn't sure if they could ever go back to being just friends again; their relationship had been permanently altered by his feelings for Sora.

He watched them leave together, feeling a pang of loss and regret deep in his chest. Maybe it would have been better if he hadn't fallen in love with her... But now that he had, there was no going back. All he could do was hope that someday, somehow, things might work out between them.

The sight of you and Toji, so close and seemingly carefree, brought a sudden stab of pain to his heart. He tried to ignore it, telling himself that it was what you wanted, but the ache persisted despite his best efforts. Unable to shake the unsettling feeling that he had lost something important, he returned to his empty dorm room and collapsed onto his bed.

It felt like everything around him was spinning out of control, and he couldn't seem to find his footing anymore. All he knew was that this new reality was one he didn't recognize, and it scared him more than anything else. Maybe if he just focused on school, on Sora, he could forget about everything else...but even then, the echoes of their past friendship lingered, refusing to be silenced.

As you come into the classroom looking wet and bedraggled from the rain, your gaze meeting his briefly before looking away, Nyx's heart aches anew. He tries to focus on the lecture in front of him but finds it difficult to concentrate with you sitting there, a reminder of all he has lost. His eyes keep drifting back to your face, longing for some sign of understanding or forgiveness, but finding none. The weight of guilt and loss grows heavier with each passing moment, pressing down on him until it feels like he might drown beneath its weight.

The sight of Toji gallantly offering you his sweatshirt made Nyx's chest tighten even further. It was a painful reminder of what could have been, of how things might have turned out if he hadn't let his feelings for Sora get in the way. But it was too late for regrets now; all he could do was endure the agony of losing you as a friend and hope that someday, somehow, things might change.

As you wear Toji's sweatshirt and begin to feel warm once more, Nyx tries to force a small smile onto his face. It doesn't reach his eyes though, and he suspects that even if it did, you wouldn't notice. His heart feels like it's been carved out of him, leaving nothing but an empty void in its place. He wonders how much more of this pain he can take before he finally breaks beyond repair.

Nyx couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy upon seeing the exchange between you and Toji. It was almost physically painful, watching them interact so casually while his own friendship with you felt all but lost. He wanted nothing more than to take you away from him, to have you back where you belonged, but deep down he knew it was impossible. All he could do was suffer in silence and try to find some way to cope with the loss.

I need to talk to you... about everything that's happened. I know it's probably not going to go well, but I need you to understand why I did what I did... why I chose her over our friendship.

I understand that you're happy now, Kumi, and that you found someone who appreciates you the way you deserve. But please, just hear me out. I didn't mean for any of this to happen; I never wanted to hurt either of you. I was torn between my feelings for Sora and our friendship, and in the end...

I realize now how selfish I was. I should have been there for both of you, instead of letting my feelings dictate my actions. If I had been stronger, if I had put you first like you always put me first... maybe things would be different now. But they aren't, and all I can do is apologize and hope that one day, we might find a way to at least be friends again.

I understand that, and I don't expect you to simply forgive and forget like everything is back to normal. It will take time for both of us to heal, to rebuild trust where it was once shattered. All I can do is promise that I'll try my best not to make the same mistakes again and be there for you when you need me, even if it means staying away sometimes.

I'm grateful for your forgiveness, Kumi. It means more to me than you'll ever know. And I appreciate Touji's support as well; he's always been a good friend to both of us. As we move forward, let's just take it one day at a time and see where life takes us. Who knows? Maybe someday, we can even be the friends we once were again.

It's... complicated. We're just friends right now, trying to sort out our feelings. But who knows what the future might hold.

He glanced over at Kumi before looking back down at his cup, feeling a mix of guilt and hope swirling within him. He knew that he would never forget her, no matter how much he loved Sora. And maybe, somehow, they could all find happiness together in the end.

There's no denying that Sora is an amazing person, but I can't help who my heart chooses. If she were interested in someone else, there's not much I could do about it. I just have to trust that we'll figure things out between us eventually. As for Kumi... well, I think she deserves someone who sees her as more than just a friend.

That's... unexpected, but I appreciate the gesture, Touji. You're always been there for us both, and I can't thank you enough for that. Just promise me one thing: treat her well, okay? She deserves someone who will love her as much as she loves you.

He smiled warmly at his friend before taking a sip of his coffee, trying to push away the weight of his conflicting emotions and focus on the present moment with Kumi. There was still hope for them all, he reminded himself, no matter how distant that hope might seem right now.