Winter (6)

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“…….”

I got off at the bus stop near Jinuri's house.

All the way here after getting on the bus, silence hung between the two of us.

And apparently, that silence had been pretty uncomfortable for Jinuri too.

— “Ah, damn… I'm dying of awkwardness….”

Jinuri's mini-me struggled along on crutches, writhing with discomfort over the awkwardness.

“……”

Only now did the mini-me's noise finally begin to die down.

It seemed like it was about time I asked her about it...