Actually, it wasn't just Kōyū; when Ai saw that promotional image, she also remembered that explosion.
However, unlike Mitsuyu, who was thinking about the mastermind behind the scenes, Ai was recalling her own thoughts at the time.
The situation was indeed quite critical at that moment; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was a matter of life and death. Even if he wasn't killed by a bomb, falling debris from the building would have been enough to crush him.
But what was she thinking at the time?
Should they flee in a panic, like other passersby?
No, no, no, Ai was very calm at the time. After thinking it over carefully, she even found that she was still a little expectant.
"Are we finally going to be free?"
"Someone like me can only bring bad luck to others, right?"
That was Ai's thought at the time—somewhat gloomy and depressing.
Looking back now, Ai thinks she must have felt some reluctance at the time, whether it was because of the people or because of her life during that period.
Her biggest worry was that her older sister was well protected, and judging from her sister's smiling face, her sister was quite happy during that time.
I also met someone who was fairly interesting. I wouldn't say I liked them, but I had a pretty good impression of them.
If she were to rate that period of her life, out of 100, Ai would give it 80.
She had wanted to try to fit in, but who would have thought that something like that would happen that day.
The initial reluctance in her heart was quickly overshadowed by strong negative emotions, gradually transforming into a deep sense of apology—apology directed at her caring older sister and also at that somewhat interesting person.
The two sisters had barely escaped the organization's control and hadn't even enjoyed a short time together when they were about to experience another separation, a cruel twist of fate.
Thinking back to that time, Ai couldn't help but glance at Kousuke, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
At that time, she didn't know that interesting person very well, but she had a good impression of him.
When I first met that person, I felt that he was strange. But later I realized that he was a good cook and also understood her. He was a good person.
Later, after learning that her older sister had been saved by that person, Ai felt somewhat grateful.
There's definitely some attraction, but it's still limited to the friendship stage.
Perhaps it was more than friendship, but Ai was certain that she hadn't fallen for that person yet.
Walking side by side with Kyou, Ai glanced at the boy beside her before falling back into her memories.
That day, she awaited death with a mixture of anticipation and remorse, but then she heard that person's voice.
The anxious voice revealed deep concern and unwavering determination.
Like a ray of sunlight shining through a gap in the dark clouds, it gave her a glimmer of hope.
After those words, Ai heard a dull thud and a voice comforting her.
As these sounds rang out, the dark clouds gradually dispersed, allowing more sunlight to stream in.
By the time Guangyou finally appeared before her, all the dark clouds had dispersed, and the whole world was completely illuminated by sunlight.
The man who appeared before her was in a sorry state: his hair was gray and there were a few small pebbles between his hair strands, his cheeks were covered in dust, and his clothes were even worse, with cuts and bloodstains visible on them.
Not only that, Ai also clearly remembers that Kousuke's hand was broken at that time.
When Ai saw Kousuke, one of his hands was hanging limply to one side, while the other hand was covered in blood that had not yet congealed.
In her eyes, this act of risking injury to save others was rather foolish. At that moment, looking at the "fool" in front of her, she felt a complex mix of emotions.
She seemed somewhat happy, but more than that, she felt heartbroken.
This was the first time she had ever felt this way.
At that moment, Ai wanted to tell this "fool" in front of her: "You don't have to get hurt because of me, it's not worth it."
However, she couldn't bring herself to say it; she simply shook her head to indicate that she was fine.
"Perhaps..." Ai glanced at their clasped hands, then tightened her grip, muttering to herself, "Perhaps, I had feelings for him back then?"
Actually, before this, Ai didn't know when she had planted a seed called "like" in her heart.
She thought it was because Guangyou saved her sister, but after thinking about it, she realized it wasn't that serious.
Just as she had thought, she had a good impression of him, but it was still far from being love.
It wasn't until she saw this promotional image for "The Legend of the Red Thread" and recalled that day's experience that Ai realized that the seed had actually sprouted long ago, but she hadn't noticed it all along.
Noticing that the girl beside him seemed a little off, as if she was thinking about something, Kōyū asked with concern, "Ai, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing." Ai shook her head and gestured with her chin towards the poster. "I just remembered something when I saw that poster."
Guangyou then understood; this girl, like him, had also been reminded of what happened that day after seeing the poster.
Speaking of which, the last time they went to see this movie, there was an explosion at the theater, so they naturally couldn't watch it.
It's not too late now, how about we go back and take a look?
"Ai, how about we go back to the cinema to see 'The Legend of the Red Thread'?" Kōyū suggested. "We didn't get to see it last time I took you, but this time it's being re-released, so we can make up for it."
“No need, let’s go back now.” Ai turned to look at Kōyū. “I don’t feel any regret. That movie has already done its job.”
Upon hearing this, Guangyou was clearly stunned. What role had this movie played?
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