It was the day after Ryuichi along with Shizuna went to the bar where they had had an unexpected reunion with Sakie. He wasnt particularly anxious or anything, but he was somewhat curious about what Shizuna and Sakie mightve said to each other after the fact.
From what he knew of Sakie, she likely wouldnt say anything risky, and even if Shizuna heard something about them, he couldnt imagine a future where Shizuna rejected Ryuichi.
What the hell am I doing? I wouldve never cared about these sorts of things in the past.
Whatre you talkin about?
Oh, its you, Makoto.
Ryuichis friend, Makoto, had yet again made it behind Ryuichi without making a sound. From the grin on his face, it seemed he found the rare sight of Ryuichi sighing to be out of character.
Whats the matter? Knowing you, though, it probably has something to do with women.
He wasnt entirely wrong, so Ryuichi remained silent. Ryuichi had had relationships with many women throughout his life, but it goes without saying that the Ryuichi from before and the Ryuichi after had very different mindsets.
One-night stands were one thing, but Ryuichi no longer went around fucking women like a monkey like he did in the past.
Well, maybe you could use a refresher to get your mind off all that crap. Yknow, theusualplace?
Well, maybe you could use a refresher to get your mind off all that crap. Yknow, the
usual
place?
Maybe.
Theusualplace referred to the party where many men and women gathered to have fun. He crossed his arms and thought about it before eventually deciding that it might be a good idea to go there every once in a while. But just as he was about to nod his head, Shizuna entered the classroom.
The
place referred to the party where many men and women gathered to have fun. He crossed his arms and thought about it before eventually deciding that it might be a good idea to go there every once in a while. But just as he was about to nod his head, Shizuna entered the classroom.
Good morning.
Good morning, Shizuna.
Morning, Rindo-san.
Unlike the time before he got involved with Shizuna, Ryuichis gaze was now drawn to her because of yesterdays events. Shizuna exchanged greetings with her friends, but then she put her bag on the desk and turned around. Naturally, she was looking at Ryuichi.
Damn, you guys arereallyclose these days, huh.
Damn, you guys are
really
close these days, huh.
Well, its not like I cant, right?
When their eyes met, Shizuna smiled beautifully and came straight up to Ryuichi. Her friends grinned and watched over her amusedly, but on the contrary, Ryuichi could see Sohei from the side, staring at them; perhaps worried about Shizuna.
Good morning, Ryuichi-kun.
Morning, Rindo.
It had already become something of a habit for Ryuichi. He had called Shizuna by herlastname instead of her first name. In response, Shizuna puffed out her cheeks and poked Ryuichi on the shoulder.
It had already become something of a habit for Ryuichi. He had called Shizuna by her
last
name instead of her first name. In response, Shizuna puffed out her cheeks and poked Ryuichi on the shoulder.
You promised me youd call me Shizuna, didnt you?
You forced me to, though Haaah. Good morning,Shizuna.
You forced me to, though Haaah. Good morning,
Shizuna.
Good morning!
She smiled contentedly at having heard Ryuichi call her by her first name. Of course, everybody else in the classroom heard the two call each other so intimately despite having never called each other in this way before. A small commotion immediately broke out, though Ryuichi had somewhat expected it.
Still, he wondered why they were making so much fuss over a simple name call.
Something definitely mustve happened between you two.
I see
Thank you, Ryuichi-kun.
Hah?
Ryuichi let out a dumb sound at her sudden thank-you. As has been said many times before, Ryuichisleptwith Shizunas mother, Sakie. He couldnt for the life of him understand why she would thank him instead.
Ryuichi let out a dumb sound at her sudden thank-you. As has been said many times before, Ryuichi
slept
with Shizunas mother, Sakie. He couldnt for the life of him understand why she would thank him instead.
Surely youve heard from Mom, right? That my father has passed away.
Yeah
Ive noticed that Moms been looking really sad and lonely lately. I thought that day would be no different, but you showed up and gave my mother happiness, Ryuichi-kun. After Mom came home that day, I noticed her constantly smiling the entire time.
As for Ryuichi, the only thing thatd been on his mind at the time was that hed wanted to have sex with Sakie. Sure, perhaps something to the effect of Shizunas words had happened, but he hadnt done so with such considerate intentions.
Youve got it completely wrong. All I wanted to do was sleep with her Thats all it was.
Still, it is an undeniable fact that you put a smile on my mothers face. You made her smile. Thats why Im thanking you now.
Shizuna was direct and straightforward as she said those words. Ryuichi was fascinated, if only for a moment, by her eyes that showed no signs of hesitation or wavering. But then Ryuichi had a thought.
Shizuna and Sakie were similar to each other, so Ryuichi falling in love with Shizuna in the manga may have been due to Sakies existence.
Sure, Ill take your thanks. Dont really need it though, and even if it was accidental, I cant say that me sleeping with your mother was a good thing.
No sooner had the words left Ryuichis mouth than the bell rang. The bell would ring once more five minutes later, but that one would signal the time for classes to start. They had to get back soon.
Hey, Ryuichi-kun.
What?
In your eyes, am I a woman you can sleep with?
Just as he was about to leave, he abruptly stopped his feet.
He looked at her quizzically, wondering what on earth she was talking about, but Shizunas head was hung low, her face bright red.No way, could this be?But Ryuichi immediately ruled out the possibility and chuckled Well, for now, he decided to answer her question.
Just as he was about to leave, he abruptly stopped his feet. He looked at her quizzically, wondering what on earth she was talking about, but Shizunas head was hung low, her face bright red.
No way, could this be?
But Ryuichi immediately ruled out the possibility and chuckled Well, for now, he decided to answer her question.
I told you before, didnt I? Youre a very cute girl, so there are many boys whore definitely pinning for you. If you slip up, a day might come whereIwill attack you myself, yknow?
I told you before, didnt I? Youre a very cute girl, so there are many boys whore definitely pinning for you. If you slip up, a day might come where
I
will attack you myself, yknow?
Thats
But, personally speaking, I do think that youre an attractive woman So, what Im trying to say is
Ryuichi grinned widely. He himself was by no means conscious of it, but his smile carried a ferocity. It was a smile he used to have when he looked at a woman, and now, Shizuna was receiving his predatory eyes straight on.
Youre obviously a woman Id take to bed. Happy now?
Ah Yes!
A sweet voice leaked out of Shizuna. Ryuichis words had threatened to awaken the hidden beast inside Shizuna, trying to bring it out of hiding, but she still seemed able to restrain it.
Cmon, lets head back.
Shizuna?
Y-Yes!
The dazed Shizuna followed behind Ryuichi. She stared at his back while they walked back to the classroom from the rooftop. She kept gazing at him with red cheeks and slightly moist eyes.
HamletJr's notes:
Sorry for the 4 day hiatus. Had some RL stuff to do, but I should be able to at least continue 1 chapter per day. Also, thank you very much Reni2425 for the Ko-Fi! I'll try to release some more chapters soon.