Haimiya Is Scary Cute Chapter 44

Sitting by the seaside with Haimiya-senpai, Kurose wrestles with memories of his past failures, feeling inadequate compared to her and recalling the painful pressure of his mother and peers during a piano recital. Haimiya-senpai offers comforting words, reassuring him that his insecurities and tears do not diminish his worth. She encourages him to be honest with himself and his bandmates rather than running away. Moved by her warmth and a rare, carefree smile, Kurose feels deeply comforted. Later at school, he visits Aya-sensei to ask about Haimiya-senpai, only to receive alarming news about her absence.