Ore Wa Kanojo O Shinjiteru 2 «Newest — CHECKLIST»

"Did you believe him?" she whispers.

One evening, Haruki comes home early to find Yuna crying in the bathroom. She has a letter in her hand—no return address. The letter, in neat handwriting, reads: "I know what really happened that night at the karaoke bar. Meet me if you want the truth." Ore Wa Kanojo O Shinjiteru 2

Haruki feels the first crack in his belief. She lied? Not Kaito? Her? Over the next week, more "truths" surface. A photo from an old friend's party—Yuna, laughing, leaning on another man's shoulder. A coworker mentions, "Didn't Yuna used to date that musician guy?" Haruki's trust, once a solid wall, becomes a sieve. "Did you believe him

Haruki walks out. He spends the night at a friend's apartment, drinking cheap beer and staring at the ceiling. "I believed in her when everyone said not to," he mutters. "But what if the person I believed in wasn't real?" The next morning, Haruki receives an unexpected visitor: Kaito. The letter, in neat handwriting, reads: "I know

He confronts her. Not angrily, but coldly. "How many things didn't you tell me?"

That night, Yuna tells him everything. Or a version of it: "Before Kaito manipulated me, I... I was confused. I messaged another guy. Nothing happened. But I lied about it. Haruki, I'm so sorry."

Haruki thinks. "Because 'I believe in you' isn't a one-time promise. It's a verb. You do it every day, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard."