Yes, You Can Cross the Finish Line Now – Part 03

I put the manhole lid back in place, then loaded Tomonori, now injured in her little toe just like Haruna, into the wheelchair and started heading home.

Next to me, Sera looked ready to give in. Or more accurately, almost ready to snap for real.

Just a little more. We were so close.

We were nearly home. Come to think of it, where did Haruna go?

Right as we reached the final corner, I finally spotted Haruna.

Wearing a tank top and shorts, a sash slung over her shoulder, she ran toward my house while dragging one leg behind her.

So she went home first. No, wait. This was the perfect chance.

I started running, keeping pace beside Haruna as she sprinted with a painful look on her face.

“Hang in there, bro! I love Koyuki, but Koyuki loves you!”

I cheered Haruna on with my very best Masaharu