Oh yeah, Shishido, you got any plans for summer vacationwait, you probably do, huh.
Of course he does. Its not like he doesnt have a girlfriend like us.
Dammit, Im so jealous.
On the last day of school before summer vacation, Ryuichi was surrounded by many of his classmates. Many in this case only meant five people, but still, even though they hadnt interacted with each other at all until recently, they were now naturally conversing with each other.
It seemed that the change in his atmosphere and him becoming a softer person had helped, and looking at him this way, he seemed sort of like a central figure in the class in some respects.
If youre gonna talk like that, you should at least make an effort to get a girlfriend.
Guh, hearing that from someone whodoeshave a girlfriend hits differently.
Guh, hearing that from someone who
does
have a girlfriend hits differently.
Hes speaking facts, though Im gonna do my best this summer.
Me too.
They clenched their fists in the air with enthusiasm, knowing that a girlfriend wouldnt just fall into their hands while doing nothing, and that if they wanted to get a girlfriend, they had to act.
But yknow, you seem liketheguy to go to for love advice and stuff, Shishido.
But yknow, you seem like
the
guy to go to for love advice and stuff, Shishido.
This remark came from Sohei, one of the people in the group.
Ever since that day, hed hung out by Ryuichis side more often, and they had had a lot more opportunities to talk with each other like this.I seriously cant get used to this peculiar sight,he thought as he gave a wry smile and told them not to ask someone like him for advice on love.
This remark came from Sohei, one of the people in the group. Ever since that day, hed hung out by Ryuichis side more often, and they had had a lot more opportunities to talk with each other like this.
I seriously cant get used to this peculiar sight,
he thought as he gave a wry smile and told them not to ask someone like him for advice on love.
Rather than asking me, you should go to Makoto or Kaname for advice.
You called?
Whats goin on?
Makoto and Kaname, who were nearby, reacted when they heard their names called. They didnt have girlfriends like Ryuichi did, but they were also used to handling women and had a lot of experience with them.
Ryuichi was similar to them, but he was more focused on his time with Shizuna now, so it was unlikely that he could offer much advice.
Oh right, Shinozaki, are you still going good with your regular gang?
Ah Well, a lot of stuff happened.
Hmm?
The regular gang he was referring to comprised Akira and his friends. Ryuichi was curious to know what had happened with them, since he hadnt seen them together much recently, so he asked.
Even now, they Akira was looking at him with a very displeased look in his eyes.
Well, if anything happens, just tell me.
Sorry, and thanks.
He could somewhat guess what had happened, but he certainly didnt want to get involved with him either because it would be troublesome.
Seeing how obstinately clingy and obsessed he was made Ryuichi thinkIf I ever get the chance to talk to him again, Ill tell him off strongly. Its for his sake, too.
Seeing how obstinately clingy and obsessed he was made Ryuichi think
If I ever get the chance to talk to him again, Ill tell him off strongly. Its for his sake, too.
Geez, this worlds seriously a sinful one.
Ryuichi looked at Shizuna and said, Of course I would be. It wasnt unusual for him to be thanked like this, but it still felt good to hear those words from a young child who was particularly sensitive to others ill will.
Onii-chan, you were awesome!
Oh, looks like you get it, kid.
When he patted him on the head, the boy giggled and smiled brightly. As he parted from the kids, he thought to himself again, Seeing others smile from your own good actions really does feel good.
Phew.
Here, have some juice.
Oh, thanks.
Shed likely bought the juice from a nearby vending machine as she handed it to him. He opened the lid of his favorite carbonated juice that he always drank, and a pleasant fizzing sound rang out.
Youre such a kind person, Ryuichi-kun.
Shizuna quietly muttered those words. Ryuichi turned to look at her, wondering where that remark had come from, but she continued to speak, staring at him intently.
You alwayswell, maybe not always, but I think you really do help all sorts of people like that, Ryuichi-kun. It makes me proud to be your girlfriend, and at the same time, it makes me want to continue supporting you from now on.
I see.
Yup.
It was the summer season, so naturally the air was sultry and hot, but she leaned in close to lay her head on Ryuichis shoulder. Nevertheless, Ryuichi wasnt so tactless as to tell her to get away just because of the heat.
I, for one, think that you and the girls helped to change me into the person I am today, though.
No. You were always this kind to begin with, Ryuichi-kun. Its just that people are starting to notice that now.
It was precisely because of her complete trust in him that Shizuna was able to speak like this about Ryuichi. As hed mentioned just now, it was definitely because of the connections hed made with Shizuna and many others that he was able to become the way he was now.
Shizuna.
Yes?
Ill never let you go, thats for sure.
Yup, I know. Ill never leave your side, either.
She kissed him as she said this while staring into his face. She no longer had any reservations about kissing, and she responded in kind whenever and wherever he asked for it.
Ryuichi felt as if his old self lurking deep inside was whispering to him to devour her even as they were outside, but of course, the current him had no interest in doing that.
Kissing is so nice. It makes me so happy and warm Well, itissummer now, so it might make things too hot.
Kissing is so nice. It makes me so happy and warm Well, it
is
summer now, so it might make things too hot.
For sure. Well, we have our summer vacation ahead of us, so itll get even hotter from now on, in more ways than one.
Nothing could make me happier to hear. I want to do more and more things with you, Ryuichi-kunso please dye me more and more with your colors, okay?
He was sure she neither intended it nor was aware of it.
However, the way she looked at him seductively, and her alluring words to matchit was almost as if shed reenacted the manga world that only Ryuichi knew, yet there was also a contradiction in a good way that reassured him that her unique colors were still there, unceasingly shining.
Im really glad I met you.
! I love you.
As has been said many times before, they were originally destined to be related to each other in the worst possible wayas the villain and the heroine, but by deepening their bonds with each other like this, their relationship had progressed to a point where no one could break them apart.
Although it was a change that had been brought about by a single deviation at the start, it was also a fate that would lead to a greater happiness for Ryuichi and Shizuna.
Needless to say, there was a sense of security that made one feel that the two of them.no, even the people around them would be okay no matter what happened from now on, as long as they were together.
After all, the journey ahead for the two of them led not to darkness, but a shining future.
HamletJr's notes:
Hey, sorry for the late chapter. Chapter 57 marks the end of Volume 2, and the final volume, Volume 3, will start next chapter. Thanks for reading!