Chapter 22

Chapter 22 is the twenty second chapter of the Whispered Words manga.

Characters

 * Sumika Murasame
 * Ushio Kazama
 * Ushio's parents
 * Sowa

Summary
In the past, to cheer Ushio up after the girl she liked had a boyfriend, Sumika suggests various activities before settling for window shopping.

At dinner together, Sumika is thanked by Ushio's parents since she is excited to go to school lately.

As Ushio discusses seeing a cute girl she likes, Sumika is in karate not getting how cuteness can be all that appealing.

One of the girls in class has brought photographs of cute girls her brother had gathered to give them to Ushio. Sumika leaves and later Ushio apologizes to her for getting so excited earlier. Sumika replies she does not really care, she is glad Ushio has found people she can relate to.

Walking back home Sumika sees Ushio regarding girls walking past and parts ways. Ushio is reminded of the enthusiastic and happy goodbye she had before.

Sumika feels similarly dejected, feeling she is awful to get sulky over something so trivial. In karate she is tearful as she notes Ushio has come so far and smiling so happily, and she feels she should not ruin that for her.

Chided for being distracted, Sumika simply runs out the room. It is no mere distraction but the most important thing to her right now. She is running barefoot, in the snow and almost runs into Ushio herself.