Haruka was the only one to blame for the monumental failure at regionals. And he was so sorry. For yelling at Rin, for not finishing his race. But above everything, he was angry with himself for being so afraid.

"You're keeping me awake, talking about stuff I don't care about… just to tell me something I already know?" Rin's head shot up, eyes widening as his mind processed Sousuke's words. "You– You know– What?" The topic was important for Rin, and he had carefully planned that conversation, but the world didn't seem too eager to cooperate with him.

Nobody was really surprised when Makoto learned to walk before Haruka, even if he was five months younger. Nobody but Haruka, who also didn't like it.

Haruka didn't want to think about it. All he knew is that he hated Rin. It was the easiest thing to do. Sequel to Promise and Rin's victory.

Rin knows he has to tell Haruka, but he just can't. He doesn't want his boyfriend to worry about him. He doesn't want to give up his dream. Maybe he just isn't brave enough. Prequel to "Rin's victory".

Gou didn't think about it, and she didn't want to. Because it was easier just having fun and forgetting the fact that Nagisa was messing her life up.

"Haruka had been scared then, afraid that he would lose Rin. He was still terrified, and the only thing that prevented him from panicking was that he knew how hard his boyfriend was fighting. He didn't like to wonder if Rin's stubborness would be enough, though."

Sure, Haruka couldn't blame Rin for his sickness. But Rin was guilty of a lot of things.