Chapter 102

## If I didn't see you

* Japanese
* English

## Chapter Chronology

**"If I didn't see you"** (会わなければ, *Awanakereba*) is the one hundred second chapter of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999*, written and illustrated by Mashiro.

## Summary

The flashback begins during Akane and Takaya's second year of high school. Akane was amazed by Takaya's motorcycle, which he had purchased from his part-time job. Despite Akane not knowing how to ride one and lacking a driver's license, Takaya encouraged her to give it a try. He brushed aside her concerns, believing that the current location was on his grandfather's private property. Consequently, he didn't take the situation seriously.

As Akane attempted to ride the motorcycle, she lost her balance and had an accident, leading to her being taken to General Hospital in Gunma. Shortly after, Kaede and Daichi arrived at the hospital and expressed their disapproval, scolding Takaya and Akane for the incident. Takaya took full responsibility for the mishap, but this prompted Akane to implore him to tell the truth and not shoulder the blame entirely. She acknowledged how she wanted to ride the motorcycle as well.

While Akane tried to bridge the gap between them, Takaya gently pushed her away, which resulted in her falling to the ground while she's still in crutches due to the accident. Daichi reacted strongly by grabbing Takaya's shirt and issuing a stern warning. He insisted that Takaya should stay away from Akane if he couldn't handle the responsibility for the incident and refrain from involving her in risky activities. Akane, who was in tears, attempted to intervene and asked Daichi not to threaten Takaya, but her words went unheeded.

The reprimands from Kaede and Daichi, along with Akane's attempts to defend him, left Takaya feeling despondent and immature. He was overwhelmed by a sense of hopelessness, and he wished he could just disappear and avoid facing Akane. Observing Akane's departure from their hometown, where she seemed to easily move past the incident, evoked mixed emotions in him. He was both saddened and relieved, as he didn't want Akane to witness his less-than-impressive past self. He believed that if he didn't see her, he could eventually forget about her.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Takaya**
**Akane Kinoshita**
**Kaede Kinoshita**
**Daichi Takahashi**
## Author's Postcard

*“[Editor's Note (Updated on October 12, 2023)]

Thank you for your always reading. The upcoming Chapter 103 will be on hiatus due to Mashiro-sensei's health condition. The release of Chapter 103 is scheduled for general public availability on November 16th (with premium access on November 2nd). We hope you continue to enjoy My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.

Thank you for reading Chapter 102!
This time, the way Akane fell off the bike reminded me of a scene I witnessed during my motorcycle learner's permit training many years ago.
Seeing someone being dragged by a bike and falling like that left a lasting impression on me since childhood, and I still vaguely remember it.
By the way, driving without a license on private property is not subject to the Road Traffic Act; however, it still requires adherence to specific conditions, such as "no entry of other vehicles or people" and "not facing a public road." Please be cautious.
In the first place, it's dangerous! Good kids, please don't imitate it!”*