Although there wasnt any visible change in Shizuna, there was definitely an emotional one. She couldnt deny the fact that shed rushed through her relationship with Ryuichi, but even so she was still happy.
She mentioned it when she saw Ryuichi this morning, but she really could not forget what theyd done last night. If she let her mind wander a little, she would unconsciously break out into a grin and repeatedly cause her friends to worry about what was wrong.
Ryuichi-kun.
For a long time now, all she could think about was him. It was true that hed been rough with her in bed, but he had cared for Shizuna the entire time. Despite the initial pain shed felt, she struggled to keep her voice down afterward because of how good he was.
?!
Having the memory resurface in her mind all of a sudden flustered her, and she made a loud racket.
Her classmates and even the teacher grew concerned, but of course there was no way she could say shed been distraught over something like this, so all Shizuna could do was quietly bow her head and apologize.
Shizuna? Are you really okay?
I am Really, Im sorry.
She was embarrassed, but joy quickly filled her heart, quickly replacing said embarrassment. Ryuichis seat was in the back of the room, so she had to turn around if she wanted to see his face.
Of course, since they were in the middle of class, she couldnt do that, so Shizuna spent an indescribable amount of time in agony.
However, during that time, she suddenly recalled the expression Ryuichi had had on his face.
Why did Ryuichi-kun look like that?
It happened when shed hugged Ryuichi and hed hugged her back while rubbing her breasts and giving her another dose of happiness. Hed clicked his tongue in annoyance as if he was remembering something.
At the time, Shizuna had been worried that something about her was bothering him, but that didnt seem to be the case, which was a huge relief to her.
Oh, sorry. Cant be making that sort of face when I have such a beautiful girl in my arms.
He quickly apologized to her, but Shizuna was frustrated that she was still not close enough for him to let her in his heart.
Even as they were having sex with each other last night, shed suddenly seen a look in his eyes that completely wiped away the kindness shed felt from him; she suspected that the two were probably connected somehow.
Thats right. Theres no need for me to panic. Im me, the one who will stand by Ryuichis side as my own untainted color.
A color that shone brightly and remained untainted no matter what. Those were the words Ryuichi had told her, which shed inscribed deep within her heart. After all, Ryuichi wasnt hiding his dark side, so she wished to be able to illuminate his darkness as well.
Alright. Day duty, greetings please.
Uh-huh. Stand. Bow.
The person on day duty was curt and sounded unmotivated. The teacher didnt seem too pleased, but Shizuna let out a giggle. As was clear from their voice and character, the person on day duty today was none other than Ryuichi.
Since class was over, Shizuna was planning on heading straight to where Ryuichi was, but one of her friends invited her to the restroom, so she decided to go with her.
Say, Shizuna. Whats up with you today?
What do you mean?
I dont care if youre a friend of Ryuichis or whatever; do not try to touch me as you please, understand?
Oh? Heh, well, I wouldnt want to make Ryuichi angry, so Ill leave it at that.
It seemed he truly wasnt going to mess with Shizuna any more than that. Her gaze was very sharp, and she wasnt lying when she said not to touch her body. The only person she would touch or allow herself to be touched by was Ryuichi, save for her relatives and others of the same sex.
Well, there you have it. If you dont want to piss me off, you better keep your hands off of her, got it?
Kay~.
Yep, yep.
Man, youve seriously changed.
Shizuna was evidently delighted by Ryuichis act of consideration for her. After the five of them chatted for a while, they each returned to their own seats. Shizuna felt Soheis gaze on her, and their eyes even met each othersbut that was it.
Just to be clear, it wasnt like Shizuna didnt care about Sohei or anything. She still considered him her important childhood friend; shed just found somebody new to replace his position.
Time passed and it was now after school. Shizuna was, of course, by Ryuichis side. She was staring at his back as he changed the water in the vase, just as hed done sometime in the past in place of somebody else.
His large, muscular back and the way he gently tended to the flowers truly contrasted each other.
Aight, put the flowers in now.
Okay.
Shizuna enjoyed her time alone with Ryuichi, muttering to herself about how wonderful it was that they were working on something together. They were at school, however, which meant that they couldnt do anything too careless, but even so, just spending time with him made her heart leap for joy.
My hearthas been completely stolen by Ryuichi-kun.
Shizuna laughed, musing to herself that if this were a manga, she would have hearts in her eyes.
Once theyd finished their task, Shizuna followed Ryuichi along to his apartment. Shed heard him muttering that he wanted to eat her meat and potato stew again, so there was no way Shizuna could just leave his wish ungranted.
However, there was, in a certain sense, a new encounter waiting there for Shizuna. Chisa, the university student and also the person whod first caused the hazy feeling in Shizuna a while back, had also come to visit Ryuichis home.
Ryuichi~? Im comin in Oh? Its pretty rare for you to have a girl over.
She didnt show any change in expression when she looked at Shizuna. It was as if she did not care what kind of relationship Ryuichi had with her.
Im pretty sure I told you last time to tell me if youre coming over
Sorry, sorry ! Too late for that now, though, so youll just have to let it slide.
Seeing the twos intimate conversation made Shizunas heart sting. She, too, leaned in to embrace Ryuichis arm in an attempt to not lose out. Ryuichi smiled in exasperation while patting Shizuna on the head to reassure her. Seeing this, Chisa commented on how cute she was.
Nice to meet you. My names Yomi Chisa. Whats yours?
Im
And thus, this was how the two women met.