I messed up.
Sohei, Shizunas childhood friend, clutched his head in his hands as soon as he arrived at school. He had come across Shizuna as soon as hed left his home in the morning.
Although they talked and met with each other oftenthey had considerably less skinship than they did in the past, but still, there was no doubt that Sohei was interested in her as a person of the opposite sex.
Shizuna!
Hed called out to her by her name and hugged her from behindsomething he used to do a lot in the past. Hed thought she wouldnt mind since it was just like old times. However, contrary to his expectations, Shizuna had told him that shed disliked it.
A part of him was shocked, but a part of him also had to admit that, no matter how close they were as childhood friends, it was natural for her to say that since itd be a surprise to be suddenly hugged like that.
I seriously messed up.
Shizunas gaze at him had been sharper than hed expected, and her voice had sounded more forceful as well. Sohei left the place as if fleeing from her gaze and words that had never been directed at him before.
Shishido Ryuichi.
He was a tumor in the class; a delinquent whom even the teachers had a hard time dealing with. Sohei had heard many rumors about him, leading him to believe that he and Ryuichi lived in different worlds. Not just him, but also Shizuna.
Recently, Shizuna had been talking frequently with Ryuichi. The two had suddenly grown closer, even though no such indication of it could be seen before. Ryuichi did seem to find it bothersome, but still, Sohei couldnt believe that Shizuna was willingly trying to talk to him.
Why?
He couldnt think of a reason at all. Sohei didnt not know too much about Ryuichi, but either way, he would never think of willingly talking to him. It was just like how a person who wanted a peaceful school life wouldnt willingly get involved with a delinquent.
Hey. Whats wrong, Sohei?
Hey, Toshiki.
It was Yamamoto Toshiki, Soheis best friend and classmate. He had been watching Sohei clutching his head in his hands for a few minutes now, and it seemed that he was curious about what had happened to him.
But of course, there was no way Sohei could honestly say that he had hugged his childhood friend and been rejected.
Its nothing. Just another plain old school day, yknow?
Seeing Sohei avert his gaze as he said that made it clear as day that he was lying to Toshiki. Toshiki, however, seemed to have understood Soheis attempt to drop the topic and replied, I see. No sooner had he said that than Shizuna entered the classroom.
Shizuna, a beauty so stunning that she easily drew the stares of everybody in the class, made her way to her circle of friends. During that time, she never once looked at Sohei. That made him a little sad, but it also made him realize that everything had changed from their childhood days.
Hey, hey, Sohei. Dont you think somethings up with Rindo these days?
You mean that thing about her and Shishido-kun?
Yeah, that. I mean, they never talked to each other before this, right? He must be threatening her or something.
Sohei, too, had thought that, and hed warned Shizuna of it as well. However, Shizuna had told him that it wasnt true. Although he couldnt deny the possibility that shed lied because she was being threatened, the words that followed from her at that time kept repeating in his mind.
No, he isnt threatening me. Shishido-kun is a good person. Hes a very kind person who even sav
When Sohei had heard that, he immediately fired back and told her that couldnt be further from the truth. She immediately hung up the phone afterwards, but thinking about it more closely, he could sense that Shizunas voice had sounded quite unhappy at the time.
IfIf Shizuna truly trusted Ryuichi, then that would make what Sohei said to her very unpleasant to hear.
If
If Shizuna truly trusted Ryuichi, then that would make what Sohei said to her very unpleasant to hear.
Ah.
It was at that moment that Ryuichi arrived at school. His conspicuous blond hair, tanned skin, large muscular body, sharp eyes, and piercings in his ears made him seem all the more like a delinquent.
There werent many people who approached him in class, and at best, only a few boys with similarly bad reputations who he was probably close with would approach him.
Shizuna
And with Ryuichis arrival, Shizuna naturally approached him. As usual, Ryuichi wore a somewhat displeased look on his face, but Shizuna was talking to him with a smile on hers.
There was no sign of coercion or intimidation in her appearance, and it was clear that she was sincerely enjoying their conversation.
Dammit.
Hell no. Im still underaged.
I mean, with the way you look, Shishido-kun, you dont sound very convincing.
Very blunt these days, arent you?
Compared to when we first metWell, it wasnt actually that long ago, but now, theyd gotten close enough to the point where Shizuna didnt mince her words when she spoke to Ryuichi.
Strangely enough, it didnt feel unpleasant, and the way in which she easily entered peoples hearts was just as hed expect of her.
Compared to when we first met
Well, it wasnt actually that long ago, but now, theyd gotten close enough to the point where Shizuna didnt mince her words when she spoke to Ryuichi. Strangely enough, it didnt feel unpleasant, and the way in which she easily entered peoples hearts was just as hed expect of her.
Alright. Ive decided, Shishido-kun.
On what?
Im going to come with you to keep an eye on you and make sure you dont drink, Shishido-kun.
Youve got to be kidding, right?
Im very serious about this.
This time it was Ryuichi who had his mouth wide agape. Yes, hed previously called her a very impulsive person, but who wouldve known that she wasthisimpulsive. In any case, it was imperative that he turned her down.
This time it was Ryuichi who had his mouth wide agape. Yes, hed previously called her a very impulsive person, but who wouldve known that she was
this
impulsive. In any case, it was imperative that he turned her down.
No. Good girls dont go to bars.
Then Ill be a bad girl when Im with you, Shishido-kun. Problem solved.
Now youre just arguing for the sake of it.
Shizuna was serious. She seriously wanted to accompany Ryuichi.
Fine!
Heehee!
Whats so funny, huh?Ryuichi thought as he heaved a big sigh.
Whats so funny, huh?
Ryuichi thought as he heaved a big sigh.
Mom, Im going out to have dinner with a friend today.
I see Alright. Maybe Ill go out for dinner, too.
Really? Just like that, no questions asked?
Yup. Have fun.
Okay!
Sakie smiled at the sound of her daughters voice filled with joy. She didnt actually have a particular place in mind when she told her daughter she would eat out.
Its been a while since Ive been there. Perhaps I should make a visit today.
Sakie smiled and decided to head to the bar where her memories with a boy much younger than herself resided.
God truly was cruel.
HamletJr's notes:
This completes the two bonus chapters for yesterday. I'll try my best to get one more chapter out today.