The room was quiet again.
But this time—
it wasn't fear.
It was tension.
Something deeper.
Something that had been building for far too long.
---
Koharu took a step back.
Then another.
Creating distance.
"This time…" she said slowly,
"I'm not going to make up with you."
Her voice was calm.
But firm.
She turned slightly—
as if she was about to walk away.
---
Sakura stood there.
Watching her.
And somehow—
she smiled a little.
Because now—
she understood.
How to tame the wolf.
---
Before Koharu could take another step—
Sakura moved.
She walked up to her.
Close.
Very close.
Koharu turned—
slightly surprised.
And then—
Sakura leaned in.
A soft—
quick—
peck.
Right on Koharu's lips.
---
Koharu froze.
Completely.
Her eyes widened slightly.
As Sakura pulled back—
just enough to look into her eyes.
"I lied," Sakura said softly.
A pause.
"…But I wanted to be with you."
Her voice was steady.
Honest.
"This was the perfect opportunity… and I had to take it."
Silence.
Just their breathing.
Just their closeness.
---
Something in Koharu snapped.
Not in anger.
But in control.
She stepped forward suddenly—
grabbed Sakura's waist—
turned her around—
and pinned her gently against the wall.
Sakura gasped softly.
And before she could react—
Koharu kissed her.
---
Not hesitant.
Not unsure.
But deep.
Certain.
Like she had been holding it back for too long.
Sakura's hands instinctively held onto her.
Their worlds shrinking—
into just that moment.
---
Meanwhile… Upstairs 👀
Five heads peeked from the staircase.
Hana whispered dramatically,
"This is the first time I'm seeing a kiss in real life."
Aiko rolled her eyes.
"It's their second."
Yuki blinked. "…When was the first?"
Rinn replied calmly,
"On the ferris wheel."
Yuki's jaw dropped.
"WE MISSED THAT?!"
Kairi whispered, "Focus—this one is live."
Hana nodded seriously. "Yes, live broadcast."
Aiko smacked her lightly. "Shut up."
---
Back to Them ❤️
The kiss slowly broke.
Both of them slightly breathless.
Koharu rested her forehead against Sakura's.
Still holding her.
Still close.
Then—
she pulled her into a hug.
Tight.
Warm.
Real.
Sakura's eyes softened.
Her arms wrapped around Koharu too.
---
Koharu spoke quietly—
almost like she was admitting something to herself.
"I don't know if I like you or not…"
A small pause.
Then—
"…but you've definitely become something that makes my heart flutter."
Sakura smiled against her shoulder.
Softly.
Because for now—
that was enough.
---
And upstairs—
Yuki whispered,
"…So are they dating now?"
Aiko smirked.
"…Not officially."
Rinn sighed.
"…But basically, yes."
Hana clasped her hands dramatically.
"Love wins."
Kairi nodded. "And ramen started it."
Everyone paused.
"…True."