HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Yep, a new story to start the year! Though the updates are slow I still stubbornly placed a new one!
So, about this story...
Honestly, it just appeared in my mind as I finally decided to edit my main story. So I firstly thought that it would be a great as a sequel (if possible) or at least an alternate sequel of my main one.
For spoiler's sake, it's about alternate dimensions. I'm not planning on integrating elements from Charlotte to To Love Ru. Since I don't want to think of anything else.
So long story short, I made a random type of fic joining two types of anime with no discernible connections.
At least High School DXD and Fate have some sort of connections right? But in this story no. I can't exactly pinpoint where they can be connected. That's just my opinion. Well, I could maybe make some connections but I found that hard for me to just imagine. Even though I didn't even try. Just because.
But why To Love Ru of all things?
Last year I've been also thinking of making a crossover of CharlotteXHighSchoolDxd, CharlotteXMondaijiTachigaIsekaiKaraKuroSouDesuYo or maybe even a CharlotteXOther light novels with the word 'Isekai'. Completely random just for the heck of it. (But tell me if you want me to make them. I still have some stupid ideas in my head)
Well, the reason is because I find Rito a bit... underwhelming as a character. Sure he's nice and all. But he's prone to be protected by the other side characters. I don't know about you but I find that a bit unsatisfying. (Though I think most Harem MC's are portrayed to be weak or was that just me?)
So be ultimately prepared for Rito being overpowered. Him not being a stuttering mess and just be a chilled character. Character development is very slow. Pinpoint where Yuu Otosaka is. Different yet almost the same meetings. And eventual confusing turns of events. You know. The usual stuff.
But be warned that the same elements from both fics may appear on each story. I'll make sure to lessen it as much as possible. Though, I know it can't be avoided. Just be reminded that when I inserted a particular element here. It may appear on the other story as well and vice versa. (Elements from my 'fic'. Not the original Charlotte)
Well, anyways. Prepare for our harem MC, Yuuki Rito, to take the stage of becoming a more powerful and decisive character!
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"Rito! Breakfast is ready!" A loud call that came from downstairs reverberated amidst the silent household. But quiet enough to be contained from the outside.
Flames from the heated stove sizzled the raw products above the frying pan. Running water from the bathroom filled the tub with clean water. And occasional noises from outside became the musical background of the house's entirety.
Within a spacious room, a figure was busy shuffling about as he got ready for school.
The figure possessed orange bright hair that portrayed a spiky form. A white uniform snuggly fit into his body. With long green pants that covered his legs.
From the closet's mirror, the figure's lone right chocolate brown eye reflected to show calmness yet befell an excited tune. His closed right eye resting peacefully unaware of the world. A simple smile that marred the figure's feature indicated a harmonic melody.
"I'll be right there Mikan!" Yuuki Rito said aloud with an audible tone. Fastening the final button in his uniform as he rested his hands right beside him.
With a nod, he grasped his bag from a chair before opening the door of his room. With a quiet push, the door closed leaving an average room completed with a normal ambiance.
A gentle wind pushed through the opened glass window. Slightly shoving the clean blanket away from the almost unused-looking bed space.
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The steady footsteps emerged audible from the almost compacted living room. The light rays of the sun directing towards the floor and coffee table at the center of the room. An opened glass sliding door showing a green backyard with laundry hanged underneath the morning sun.
Rito took ample steps and placed his bag over the couch situated at the far end of the wall.
"Oh. Can you please turn the faucet off in the bathroom Rito" A voice belonging to a female asked. The owner of the voice turned around to face the teen.
The girl had dark brown waist-long hair while some locks were tied into a makeshift ponytail resembling a pineapple. She wore a yellow t-shirt underneath a pink apron that also hid her brown skirt. Her brown chocolate eyes blinked once as she casted her gaze to the newly arrived teen.
"Already did it. I turned it off when I came down" Yuuki Mikan nodded as she directed her gaze to the pantry to get some plates and cups.
Without a word, Rito walked into the kitchen and sat on one of the empty chairs. Having himself situated near the opened glass sliding door. Though not enough for the warm sunlight to reach him.
"Here" Rito turned his head as Mikan placed a plate with eggs, toast and bacon in front of him. Before promptly placing a bowl of rice and miso soup as well. A normal everyday western-eastern breakfast.
Rito then ate his breakfast after it was set. His little sister promptly seating right in front of him with the identical served food.
"So..." Rito glanced across the table to see Mikan returning his gaze.
"So how's school Rito?" The teen was slightly confused by the sudden question. But nonetheless, answered.
"It's okay. I mean, there isn't anything going on right now. But overall, everything's normal I guess" The teen stated as he sipped the bowl of Miso soup.
"You sure?" Rito then adopted a thoughtful expression.
"Well, Saruyama and the principal are still being perverts. Momioka-san's and Sawada-san's existence making me think the school is unsafe. Mikado-sensei always acts like a seductress. Kotegawa's still being stubbornly strict. Tenjouin-senpai's laughs loudly all the time. Fanboys on the school are constantly hunting. There's Sairenji being weird like usual. And... there's the occasional accidents here and there" He continued as he placed down his bowl. Though, he appeared displeased in voicing the last part.
"That's not exactly quite normal. Wait... Sairenji-san? You mean your crush? How about her?" Thankfully, it was ignored. Mikan leaned slightly forward, looking eager for information.
"She's not my crush" Rito corrected as he raised his chopsticks. "I don't know. It's probably just my assumptions. But, I think I can feel her gazes while I always turn my back or something" His little sister listened before grinning.
"And how do you know it's not you who's gazing at her?" She asked mischievously.
"I think I can tell whether it's me who's eyeing her or not" Rito blankly responded as Mikan giggled.
"But do you like her?" Mikan asked.
"There's no reason to dislike her. She's never done anything bad to me. And we barely even talk in the first place. But I can tell she's a nice girl" Rito plainly replied as he removed the chopstick on his mouth.
"That's not what I meant" The girl shook her head amused. "I mean, isn't she your crush? You always think she's beautiful right?" She giddily asked.
"As I said, she's not my crush. And what do you mean by always?"
"What? You don't see her as beautiful?" Mikan stated with an impish grin.
"Of course she's beautiful. She's not ugly as far as I can tell" Rito stated with a straight face. Mikan puffed her cheeks from the blunt and plain response.
"How can you say that with such a straight face?"
"Easy. By opening your mouth and not worrying about anything else"
"Smartass" Mikan huffed before resuming her meal.
The duo was then enveloped in a comfortable silence. With occasional noises from outside, utensils softly colliding with stainless steel and water droplets plunging down the sink.
Before it was promptly shattered when the girl spoke again.
"How about your...?" Rito stared confused at his little sister. Hesitation obvious from her tone. He was about to ask why before he noticed her gaze on his face.
Palming his closed right eye with his hand, he addressed his sister. "You mean this?"
He then promptly removed his palm showing his blemished left eye.
A pale light blue eye.
"You know it's been forever since I got this right? Though, I can't exactly see anything with this. It doesn't affect my right eye's vision. But hurt's like hell if I opened it for too long" He then closed his right eye. Feeling a bit of sting when the sunlight's reflected light shone.
Realizing the silent response. Rito turned his head to only see Mikan with a subtle pale stature.
"What's wrong?" He asked, making Mikan snapped out of her daze.
"N-Nothing. But are you sure you should ignore it? We can always go to an optical expert and have it checked up" Mikan suggested. A worried frown on her feature.
"It's probably nothing to worry about. I can just always close it and let it be" Rito shrugged. The frown on Mikan's face becoming more discernible.
"That doesn't actually assure me. And doesn't it make you remember that... night?" Mikan meekly stated. Her gaze now on her thighs. Clearly hesitant in divulging this topic.
Rito frowned upon hearing what Mikan had just uttered.
"I thought we were over that Mikan?" He firmly stated. While Mikan slightly flinched from the sudden response. The atmosphere becoming slightly heavier.
Mikan was about to open her mouth but decided against it as she saw how Rito reacted.
She couldn't help it however. Was she just going to stand by and leave her brother to suffer? That night had already passed but it had clearly affected them. Her brother even more so. He took the most brunt that was supposed to be hers. How in the world is she going to resist the clear despair and agony he showed that night when she herself was safe and sound?
Even more so when how he started acting right after that.
But she knew she wasn't allowed to. Since the only one person who'll allow her was Rito. If only he could let her share the pain he received instead of keeping it to himself. But clearly, he didn't share the same sentiment.
If she could describe their relationship after the damage. She could only thought of one word...
Strained.
Her relationship with her brother was never the same after that. He tried to hide it, but how can she not notice since she's the person who's most familiar with him? She couldn't even properly start a conversation with him, just like earlier!
Mikan pursed her lips. Her fists on her lap quivering.
She could clearly remember what happened that night. You could even say that every single thing that occurred was basically ingrained in her head. But why did it have to be so? She didn't want to remember any of it. But she needed to. It was the least she could do for her brother who suffered instead of her.
Blood was everywhere.
Blood on the walls. Blood on the floor. Blood on the ceiling.
Blood was everywhere.
A girl's lip shook. Her eyes widening with every second.
Blood was everywhere.
"A-Are *agh* you a-alright? Y-You're *agh!* n-not h-hurt are you?"
Blood was everywhere.
The girl's forehead dripped with blood. Blood that was not hers. Blood that was never hers.
Blood was everywhere.
Blood splattered with each stab. With each swipe. With each cry.
Blood was everywhere.
"S-Say... *AGH!* some...thing... *AGH!*... Mik...an..."
Blood was everywhere.
Blood was everywhere.
Blood was everywhere.
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Mikan didn't realize when she stood up. She didn't realize when she screamed. She didn't realize when the world didn't make sense for one single second.
And she didn't realize when a body collided with her own. Strong arms wrapping around her frame.
"Mikan get a hold of yourself! I told you to forget that many times right!? So please calm down!" Rito gritted his teeth as he tried to calm the screaming Mikan down. He wrapped his arms around her body while keeping her face above his chest.
After a few minutes, the girl slowly calmed down. Her screams becoming muffled. Feeling the warmth of the embrace reassuring her that her brother was there to keep her safe.
Rito held her with care. Lifting a hand above, she then placed it atop her head. Caressing with fondness like what he did whenever memories of that night suddenly emerged.
"...You're an idiot" Rito didn't almost catch her whisper. But he smiled and felt her head leaving his chest. But not enough for them to separate within their embrace.
"Yeah... I am. I'm a disgrace as your big brother" Rito softly proclaimed. Mikan just stood quiet before burying her head once more to feel his warmth.
He sighed mentally looking at his little sister's state. A frown then found its way to his face. Not because of what he was seeing right now. But of what he couldn't see before because of his sheer selfishness.
His selfishness that got over his head.
Prompting him to promise two different things.
Two different things that mattered to him. Yet both of them contradicted each other.
One that would eventually be left behind. While one that would wallow in pity and regret.
Rito once again felt Mikan lifting her head away from his chest. Though, she didn't separate from him completely.
"We better call Mom and Dad to make sure your safe okay?" Mikan shook her head.
"N-No. I can manage this. I promise" Rito sighed from her attempt. He then lowered his gaze. Kneeling slightly down to make them see eye to eye.
"Mikan. Listen to me" Rito softly chided. "You will call Mom and Dad to make sure you get a checkup. I am not taking no for an answer. I promise to keep you safe. And I will do everything in my power to do that. Even it means forcing you enough to make you hate me" He continued earnestly.
Mikan seeing the sincere gaze she was given could only nod in defeat. Not wanting to trouble her brother even more.
"O-Okay. I'll make sure to call them" Rito smiled before patting her head.
"Look, I better go to school. You sure you're feeling okay?" He asked as Mikan rubbed her puffy eyes as she nodded.
"I'm alright now. You shouldn't be late because of me" Rito shook his head lightly.
"No. You're priority comes first. As usual, call me if you're having any trouble. I'll come as fast as I can" Mikan pouted slightly from the extreme care she was given.
"Siscon" Rito laughed while Mikan joined him as well.
"Alright then. But before I go..." Rito then leaned his head to Mikan's face.
An atomic blush erupted on Mikan's face already knowing what would come next.
With the same height, Rito then squarely placed a chaste kiss on Mikan's forehead. For a second, he then leaned back to only see Mikan's stuttering expression.
"Y-You said you won't do that a-anymore right!" She spluttered making Rito laugh once more.
"Love you Mikan" Mikan pouted again before her lips melted into a smile.
"...Love you too onii-chan" The girl tightened her arms around her brother once more. Placing her head lightly on his sneakily concealed hardened chest. "...don't ever leave me 'kay?" She whispered with amusement, embarrassment and hope evident in her tone.
Unknown to the girl, when she finally closed her lips... Rito's smile became indiscernibly dimmer.
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Within a normal pace, Rito trudged the streets with a half-lidded look.
Going to school this early wasn't exactly one of his enjoyable walks. Sure it was necessary, but that didn't stop him from regarding it as a 'chore'.
Stretching his arms upwards. He gave a grunt as he flexed his nerves. Closing his one eye to feel the tension left his mind.
Mikan's case was a first priority. While he wasn't an expert on things like medicine. It was obvious that her last trip on the hospital didn't quite yield any permanent results.
Though attacks like what happened earlier were quite rare. He was still very concerned for her silently suffering little sister. He knew she needed his company the most to make sure she was better. But he also knew that it wasn't right for him to be a dependent factor on her recovery. A sentiment that was surely shared by both siblings.
Shaking his head to clear his mind. He gave a sigh as continued his walk.
He then darted his eyes left and right to notice students walking the same way he did. Moving his gaze forward, the school caught his eyes as he moderately added his pace.
Sainan Municipal High School was a relatively normal institution. Though, it was kind of well known for a reason that may differ from others. But nonetheless, it was a good school.
"Rito there you are!" A voice took his attention as he followed it with his gaze. Turning his eyes from behind.
It was a black haired teen with matching black eyes and no other redeemable aspects. He was wearing the same uniform of Sainan High. The teen's name was Kenichi Saruyama. Well, that's it I guess.
"G-Guh!"
"Hey Saruyama" Rito called as he tilted his head. "Did you just flinch?"
"I-It's nothing Rito. I just thought someone admonished my character presentation" The teen named Saruyama slouched his shoulders. Rito watching with a confused gaze.
This was his perverted friend Saruyama. Well, he was more of an acquaintance than a friend. They weren't exactly that close to call their relationship like that. Nonetheless, they would just meet up say hi and even sometimes eat their lunches together and that's it. They would also talk about normal stuff like normal teens would. Though, that can be considered what friends do right?
"Huh... Well, anyway. Let's just hurry then" Rito walked as Saruyama approached his side.
As the two walked, they entered a conversation as they passed by some classrooms.
"Hey! Hey! Did you hear about a rumor a day ago?" Saruyama initiated as he looked at Rito.
"About what exactly?" Rito asked whilst keeping his head forward. This was the rare times where his friend would relay him information other than the science of how a girl's skirt rises up. Though, he wasn't quite interested. Nevertheless, he didn't also mind listening.
"Some guys from the Red Dragon Gang and White Wyvern Group were seen here in Sainan!" The orange haired teen then looked at Saruyama with an even more confused stare.
"Red and White-what now?" The black haired teen looked at Rito like he was an idiot before jumping on his feet.
"Y-You don't know the Red Dragon Gang and White Serpent Group!?"
"C-Calm down Saruyama" Rito tried to calm his friend but to no avail. "They're just a group of delinquents that came up with a retarded name righ-" He was cut off when he got his mouth clamped by Saruyama's hand.
"Are you insane Rito?! What if someone from their group hears you!?" The orange head brushed off Saruyama's palm from his mouth before replying.
"Really? They sent some sort of spies here?" Rito sarcastically asked. "I never imagine overgrown juveniles capable of being... subtle" he added with an afterthought.
"Well that's your problem not mine. Don't get surprised if they suddenly approach and beat the hell out of you" Saruyama warned while Rito just shrugged. Both of the teens walked through the corridors. Eventually they reached the stairs.
"So? What are they exactly?" Rito curiously asked. Deciding to continue the discussion. Saruyama took the chance to answer whilst placing his hand on the left stairway.
"They're a group born to fight each other! They've been dueling non-stop for a couple of years" The teen had stars in his eyes. "No group could beat them even if they wanted to. So no one was ever willing to cross them while they always fight. Before long, their reputation became famous and ended up being two of the most famous gangs in some areas!"
Saruyama then leaned to Rito's ear before whispering. "But here's the twist, both of their leaders are actually blood-related siblings. No one knows when the first fight began but until now no one knows when it will end! Awesome right?!"
Seriously?
Rito, in all of this, just looked bored while listening. Noticing that Saruyama was waiting for his input. He eventually gave his own judgment.
"So, technically speaking... They're just a pair of siblings with few men under their feet that decided to fight. Eventually they ended up fighting for 'most stubborn #1' nonstop without even being aware of their presence in the society. That's the basic gist of it right?"
"You're doomed Rito!" Saruyama squawked.
"Anyway, why are they here then?" Rito shook his head amusedly before deciding to ask.
"I don't know" The teen looked at him flatly.
"Well... it's just a rumor I guess" Rito eventually accepted the response.
"React properly! This could mean serious business!"
"We got the police. So, there's nothing to worry about. Let them take care of it themselves" Rito shrugged as Saruyama palmed his face.
"You're an idiot Rito"
"Coincidence. My sister said the same thing to me this morning" Rito replied with a blank look.
The discussion ended as Saruyama laughed loudly while Rito just smiled amusedly. Eventually they changed their topic and made their way above the second floor. Before turning left as they walked the hallways.
To Saruyama, Rito was a good friend to have. His friend may look like bored all the time but he guessed that was just his character. Along with how passive and withdrawn he was in class and in general. Nonetheless, they were in relatively good terms.
"So Rito. Do you prefer big boobs or humungous ones?" Saruyama stated with a perverted laugh.
"Hm. Good question" Rito nodded passively. The black haired teen waited for an answer. Before realizing the former didn't add something anymore.
"At least answer me! Boobs are filled with a man's dreams!" The perverted teen asked gaining looks of disgust from the females as they covered their chests and understanding looks from the males.
"I thought robots are a man's dream?" Rito tilted his head.
"That's different and you know it! How can you not answer the pathway through nirvana!? Are you gay or something!? Please tell me you're not!"
"I'm perfectly straight. Thank you very much. I just think their meaningless to begin with" Rito answered casually gaining a curious look from Saruyama.
"What do you mean Rito?"
As they walked they didn't know that there were a specific group of people just standing outside of their classroom.
A certain blue haired girl heard their discussion and curiously looked at them as they talked. As well as a blonde and black haired girl.
"I mean... Wouldn't it be enough for someone to love you and be satisfied with just that?" Rito tilted his head as spoke those words with an innocent tone.
"Guh!"
"Guh!"
"Guh!"
"..."
"Why did you flinch again Saruyama?" Rito asked baffled before noticing the two new voices. "Momioka-san? Sawada-san? You were listening?" The two indicated girls then marched their way towards Rito's position.
One girl had short blond hair that almost reached her shoulders. Her reddish violet eyes were full of mischievousness and mirth. And her quick steps were making her dangerously short green checkered skirt to flutter.
The other girl had her hair tied into two small twintails. Her hazel brown eyes underneath a pair of red framed glasses. Both of them were wearing the counterpart of the Sainan's male uniform.
"Yuuki-kun! How can you say something like that!?" Risa shouted as her –partner in crime- Mio nodded rapidly.
"Something like what?" Rito asked confused. Before he backed away enough to escape Risa pouncing on him. The girl falling face first into the ground.
"Gah!"
"Looks like I dodged that one... Oh, are you okay there?" Rito asked looking down as the girl looked up at him with a pout. He held his hand out to help her, the girl grasping him in return.
"Got you!" Risa suddenly pulled the hand as she got up and embraced the teen with no shame. "I got you now Yuuki-chan!"
"I'm right here though" The girl stopped his snuggling as she turned to look at Rito's blank face behind her.
"Then who...?" She took a good look to the person she's hugging before narrowing her eyes in disgust.
"The hug is-" Saruyama was given no more time to describe the sensation when he was promptly punched in the nose. Sending the boy skidding through the hallways and down the stairs.
"Goodbye Saruyama"
"How did you do that?" Risa asked as Mio, who was looking at the scene from the beginning, was genuinely confused as well.
"Trade secret" Rito simply stated earning pouts from the both of them.
These two were the duo perverted girls of Sainan High. Contrary to their relatively good looks, the males and females alike were terrified of them because of their... specific activities.
"You may have escaped now Yuuki-kun. But I will uncover what you're hiding under that uniform of yours!" Risa accused as she pointed a finger Rito.
"How many times do I have to say this? I do not have a six pack like what your perverted minds are thinking. I just do basic exercise. That's it" Rito excused with a sigh.
"Proof says otherwise!" Mio shouted.
"Proof? What proof?" Rito tilted his head. Unknowingly getting squeals from the two and a quiet one from a certain girl.
*Flash*
"Where did you get that camera?" Rito stated as he pointed at the camera Mio held. But he was promptly ignored.
"This is it! The Yuuki Rito trademark 'Head Tilt' skill! Finally! We can distribute this to the school!" Risa cheered as Mio grinned as she showed the picture towards the male.
Rito looked at them with a deadpan.
"Who would want that? Nobody would want that kind of picture. Just like the other pictures you secretly took of me" Rito said as Risa and Mio shook their heads.
"Now. Now. That's where you're wrong Yuuki-kun" Risa shook her head. "I know someone who would want those pictures more than anybody else" She then gave a grin as Mio shared the same gesture.
Rito was about to speak when they suddenly dragged the blue haired girl from behind them. With a muffled shout, the latter was brought in front of him between the two female perverts.
"Risa! Mio! What are you doing!?" The female shout before going silent as she noticed Rito was looking at him. With a blush, she averted her gaze and tried to hide her face.
The girl had short blue hair that reached her neck. Two distinct red clips were holding most of her bangs, leaving some loose hair. Her sapphire eyes carefully matching the blush she had on her cheeks. She as well, was wearing the female Sainan Highschool uniform.
"Good morning Sairenji-san" Rito greeted calmly.
"G-Good morning Yuuki-kun" She greeted back though she can't exactly look at him.
Rito, again, was about to speak when the Risa suddenly went behind the poor girl and groped her breasts.
"R-Risa!" Sairenji Haruna blushed bright as she felt Risa's hand.
"Hmm... Have you increased a cup? They feel slightly bigger than the last time I grope them" Risa with an analytical look explained. While Haruna just blushed harder and tried to get out of the girl's grip.
"T-They haven't changed Risa! Will you please let them go!" Haruna shouted.
"Don't want to"
"Risa!"
"Quite a sight huh? Yuuki-kun" Risa teased. "Do you also want to cope a feel yoursel-huh?" She was caught off guard when the orange head was now gone right in front of them. Only seeing Saruyama gazing at them with a perverted look in his face.
"If you're asking about Rito. He entered the classroom a few seconds ago" Saruyama informed before gesturing for his hand to continue. "Now. Please continue. This is truly quite a sigh-Gah!" He was then again sent back by a punch as he rolled through the hallways.
"How does he do that!?" Risa said with distressed look. "I didn't even notice him!"
After a few seconds of debate, the two of them and a blushing female promptly entered the classroom to find the indicated teen.
Upon setting their gaze towards the now seated teen. The perverted duo promptly dashed towards him. Haruna preferring to seat on her designated chair as she took glances to the usual bored looking Rito who's ignoring the loud Risa and Mio in stride.
To her, Rito was a good classmate... and a friend, she wished. Though they didn't converse all that much, it was clear that they at least have some connection. There were instances that their meetings were quite awkward thanks to Risa and Mio but he didn't seem appalled in seeing her in that state, just like earlier. How he seems to move with the flow with no complaints. Really, it was one of his admirable traits now that she took a good look at it.
...And it was one of those traits that also made her feel something for the orange haired teen. He was also a lot more kind than he looks. Not that she could voice that out loud.
She can still remember that one time he was accused of something that he didn't even do. He didn't complain as to why he was accused. He just took the brunt of the fault for someone he didn't even know. And didn't even blame someone to get out of that situation. He took care of the issue professionally even though many would hate him.
Haruna looked at the face of one named Yuuki Rito.
Though in certain times, she couldn't help but feel that there was something about how him as a person. The bored look that he usually holds. The way he acts to face a new day. How he deals with people in general. And there were certain times when he has that look that she was familiar with.
She knows that specific look. It was the look that he had showed her a long time ago.
A look of a person who had already given up...
Though she doubted he ever remembered her. Honestly, she was kind of glad he didn't remember her in the first place. Since this was her chance to create something with the boy of orange hair. She doesn't want to connect their friendship when they were in that confused state in the past. Even if it was mere friends or maybe... something even more.
Haruna blushed hard as she tried to shake her thoughts but to no avail.
Well, she could dream right?
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Rito gave a sigh as the sunset's light became the background. The orange light marring the sky like a canvas. His body relaxed as he could feel the warmth given by the descending source of light.
He didn't know himself but he always likes these kinds of walk. Contrary of walking to school, he somehow finds the end of the day quite relaxing in his opinion.
Of course it wasn't just because he got out of school.
Within a more discernible slower pace, Rito closed his eyes as he tried to enjoy the trip.
School ended hours ago. No kind of troubles whatsoever aside from Risa and Mio hounding him all day. As well as the occasional display of the principal chasing female students in the hallways. Today was normal to say the least. Nothing really happened to gain his special attention.
...Well, he could've sworn he felt a tremor once he got out of the school gates. Like a descent of a meteor or something. Or was it just him?
With another sigh, he took a turn as he walked through a narrow alleyway. Taking a detour as he wanted to get home a bit faster.
As he walked, the shadows of light posts and houses darkened the path of the alleyway. Various noises were heard in his ears.
It wasn't really a good idea for one to go to a place this dark. Even if it was a shortcut to get to their homes. Uncertain and mostly dangerous individuals may just be in the narrow paths either hanging around or waiting for an unsuspecting victim.
"Hey you!" Rito stopped walking as his bored gaze went to four figures approaching him in front.
They were relatively intimidating thanks to the darkened alley and where the moment a light post brought its light from above. They wore red shirts and bandannas were securely placed atop their foreheads with the same color. They all looked like high school students.
"Hey! We're talking to you!" A fat one growled as he called to the seemingly in thought orange head.
"Hm? What do you want?" Rito casually asked as the four individuals seem to pause from the reaction. Before laughter inevitably set in.
"Hahaha! Look! The dude is completely afraid!" A skinny one laughed hard. A sentiment shared by his fellow group.
Rito was already walking at a normal pace. Ignoring the delinquents laugh.
"Wait a minute. We can't just let you go after meeting us I'm afraid" Another skinny one haughtily stated as he blocked Rito's way. He then smirked as he brought his face closed to Rito for intimidation.
"You're breath smell like sewers" Rito innocently stated with a tilt of his head. That made the punk snarl.
"Why you!" the skinny man was about to grasp Rito's neck when a hand stopped him.
"That's rude for our friend don't you think?" A man with an above average build stopped the teen as snickers from earlier still left his lips.
Rito just stared passively waiting any chance to speak.
"How about this?" The man said with a way too friendly grin. "Let's make it short. Give us your wallet and phone then we'll let you leave. How about that? Simple right?" he asked as he revealed his open palm.
Rito simply nodded as he obediently got his wallet and phone from his pockets. Before placing the objects in the older teen's palm. His expression never changing from his casual one.
"Now that's the stuff" The older teen praised as he gave Rito's stuff to his nearby cohort. "Thanks bro. You can leave now"
Rito just nodded as he started to walk.
"Oi! Oi! How about me? I didn't even get something when you insulted me!?" The skinny teen from earlier whined. Making Rito stopped as he looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
The supposed leader then adopted a mocking thoughtful look.
"Now we can't have that, don't we?" He smirked. Before turning to Rito, who stayed silent. "Sorry bro. It looks like you can't leave just yet" He sniggered as the skinny teen from earlier grinned maliciously.
"Time to relieve some stress. Those White bastards from earlier were really irritating" The teen taunted. "At least this'll help me relax" He brought his knuckles together as he slowly approached the still passive Rito. While the other punks stood laughing from the background.
Rito stood quietly as his orange hair shadowed his eyes. The skinny teen interpreting that as a sign of fear, making him laugh uproariously.
It started like any other story. How the main character is introduced. How someone close to him is added shortly after. Glimpses of pasts were barely portrayed as a drama for the audience to understand. To anticipate. To solve.
"Hm? It's quite rare for you to talk to me"
Then the other casts would give their own description. The main character would show parts of himself to be described. Add a little bit of romance and comedy added to the mix to make it more interesting and worthwhile.
"Really? You'll permit it?"
Then there come the events, the arcs and trials where the main character is needed to be a part of. He would be necessary to finish them one by one to procure a development. To advance closer towards a final ending.
"That's right but... aside from this situation. Will you really let me use it with no kind of limits? Just like that? No consequences? No setbacks that I have to worry about?"
Eventually it would near an end where the main character would be happy, where he would despair or where he would change immensely. And where twists would be involved but that corresponds to what type of story is written.
"Well, a year and a half is still a long time. But if you say so..."
Simply put, a story centers on how a character would start. How he would change in the middle. And how he would eventually search a desired ending. Everything is already destined, as long as the main character is alive in the story. The pre-destined flow will not end.
"I'm not hesitating! It's just too overwhelming okay!?"
But what happens if the unthinkable did happen?
"Fine! I'll do it! First time in years you talk to me and you keep nagging!"
Will the story go forward? Will it become dull? Will the characters stay the same? Will the everything just collapse and threaten the balance? Or will the story just stop and proceed to find a new main character?
"...Let's start then"
Let's find out. Shall we?
"L-Look! The dude's speaking like crazy!" The skinny man cackled. Unable to hold in his laughter from his stomach.
Unknowingly to even them, the light post's light flickered ominously.
"Just hurry up and punch him once! That might make him sane!" The others laughed hearing Rito seemingly speak to no one.
The breeze becoming frigid. The air weighing heavily.
"Okay then! I'll make you fear the Red Dragon Gang while you're at it!" With a last laugh, the skinny man delivered a nasty punch. Like a bullet, it traversed the air. Intending for the boy's skull.
*Thump*
...
The laughing suddenly ceased. The way they felt the changes was catastrophic. They couldn't even move at all. Their gazes firmly placed on the figure they once ridiculed. Their expressions tumultuous yet refused to shift and budge.
It was understandable. An expected reaction once one's role is done. The story disposing of unnecessary parts just because it had to. Just because it wanted to.
And in that day, a story had been started. A story where a main character's role is not to find the ending. But possibly a beginning for him to be accepted. Accepted for the attribute that he alone shoulders.
A chocolate brown eye dazzled. Its center glowing amidst the dark.
A light blue eye shone. Its entirety replicating a ripple.
"Honestly... You should've just taken the wallet"
A story about how a main character's role has ended yet the story decides progression.
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The end.
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