Chapter 43

Chantria

My head was preoccupied with Gab all day. I know Iwatani already said not to meddle in what happened. But I couldn't help but be curious about what's going on.

Who is this Susana? Why was Gab at the cemetery instead of celebrating his birthday? Is there a story behind it or am I just overthinking?

I can see that nothing has changed between him and his friends. They still talk and hang out together as if nothing happened. I don't even know if he's aware of the supposed surprise birthday party.

I can't read Makino's expression because he seems normal to me. But every time I remember his disappointed look on that day, I can't convince myself otherwise.

Yes, we helped him. But compared to the effort he put in, our actions were nothing. Planning a surprise birthday party isn't easy. When we surprised Dad before, it was already difficult even though there were three of us planning it. What more if you're doing it alone?

I didn't realize that I've been staring at Gab intently the wh