Chapter 2

[Sendoh] What a lovely day! That's what I consistently say. But not anymore! My bag is missing! It is almost afternoon. I have yet to visit the harbor! I miss the fish. They will be sad when they don't see me. Today isn't going very well for me. My appearance is the only thing that is pleasing to look at. How can negative energy be eliminated? Let's practice the calming Akira routine. Breathe in deeply. After a brief hold, let the breath out. It works really well. My stress from this morning seemed to have been released by the CO2 in my nostrils. Yehey!

I was searching for a bad boy instead of the fish I was hoping to catch. He had earlier made a terrible mess. It wasn't like the men's injuries were the result of the actions of a single person. He was a bear, therefore it appears that I was correct. Do they resemble Winnie the Pooh in any way? Does he also enjoy honey? adorable fictional characters came to mind once more. He reminds me of the Winnie the Pooh horror movie when I think back on what he did to the gang. I've had a lot of encounters. I don't know, maybe I don't want to be with people like him. It's frightening. Stress, difficulty, and issues are not things I want. Perhaps it would be cuter if I simply called him Bear. Okay, so where and how do I begin looking for him?

"What might there be? Why did the ladies flock beneath the tree? Is a movie being filmed or a fan-meet? Wait a second. Yes! I recognize him! A hooded bear in black!", he exclaimed. He went right up to the women who were recording the black-hooded man sitting beneath the cherry tree on their smartphones.

[Girl 1] Were you the one who previously in the square's center beat the four men?! You're awesome!

[Girl 2] Can we take a photo?!

[Girl 3] Can we hang out?!

[Sendoh] Pardon me, ladies. I must speak with him. Can I go first?

[Girl 3] Sir, there is a queue!

"Is there a line now and a fans club when you beat someone?", he confusedly uttered. The black-hooded man slowly climbed to his feet. He shook his clothes. He moved his hand softly to lower his hood. As he moved his hands, the women's screams of delight grew louder. The hoodie man seemed to be purposefully slowing down his movements in order to pique the attention of the women waiting for him, which resulted in the women's constant yells of ecstasy.

Sendoh was confused because he wasn't carrying a bag. He was uneasy. He was upset about what happened to his bag after it was unintentionally swapped on the train with the person he believed to be his seatmate. He soon realized that the sleeping bear was donning a pair of Air Jordans! To check his shoes, he gently dispersed the throng of women in front of him. It bothered him that he wasn't the man he was looking for! He couldn't help but confront the man.

"Why are you acting like someone you're not?!", Sendoh asked, dissatisfied.

"I'm the one in the video. I'm the cool one who earlier defeated the haughty gang!", the man declared with pride.

"The guy who earlier beat the gangsters was wearing a Air Jordan sneakers and a cross-body bag. You're a fake.", a clarifying response from Sendoh.

"Is he telling the truth?! You're lying to us the whole time?!", the gathering of women's outraged reaction.

"The man in the popular video was indeed me! So why should I trick you?! Dude, are you envious that I have a line of chicks waiting for me?! Why don't we test out my strength?! I now challenge you!", his prompt response. The man was struck on the forehead by the side of Sendoh's hand. He instantly went unconscious. The man's impersonation had the women in a fury. They struck and kicked him. There was a lot of bustle and uproar caused by the imitation of a random stranger. As the women beat him, the man's eyes are rolling from their rage.

Sendoh just scratched his neck. Behind him, there was a sudden hush. He was startled all of a sudden. He saw the crowd looking at him intently. "Why are they staring at me in such a way? It's like they're stripping me?", he murmured bewilderedly.

"Are you the attractive young man in the short video?!", the woman spoke with a twinkle in her eye.

"OMG! you're here! Why don't you tell us?!", the other girl exclaimed.

"I'm sorry... I don't know what you're talking about.", Sendoh denied.

"You probably know what happens to those who lie.", her soft response yet slightly menacing tone. Sendoh saw that the girl was pointing something at him behind them. Their threat terrified him. Turning around, he observed what they had done to the man. His hair was knotted, there were two lumps above his eyebrows that looked like horns, there were many scratches on his face, and he was laying on the ground gaping, unable to move and pleading.

Sendoh carefully turned his neck while swallowing. He was surrounded by women, who had bright predatory eyes. He sees in their eyes the "you-will-come-with-us-if-you-don't-want-to-get-hurt" look. He moved backward.

"Did I mention that I'm happy with the attention I'm getting? I take it back! Flee for your life Akira!", he nervously spoke. He took off quickly, not turning around. He is blessed to have long legs, be a sportsman, and is afraid of being hurt by girls.

"How do I get away from them?!", he said to himself in fear. He noticed a black hoodie-clad dude near the fountain. He started by examining his basketball shoes. He walked up and looked at him. He was wearing a facemask. He is not alone, a lady is standing next to him. They seem to be dating.

"What should I say to them now? I want to avoid bothering them. But I need my bag right now.", he murmured in a worried tone.

"Excuse me dude, do you remember me?", Sendoh quickly asked.

"Who are you?", the other guy's reply.

"I'm the person you were sitting next to on the train earlier. We accidentally switched bags.", he explained. Sendoh was taken aback when the lady abruptly slapped his boyfriend.

"Gosh! They're fighting, not going out on a date!", he uttered to himself in shock. The hoodie guy dropped to the ground. In order to avoid the troubled pair, he instantly turned aside. He continued walking as if he had never witnessed an aggressive incident.

"Where on earth do you think you're going?!", the lady asked hostilely.

"Miss, I just went past. I thought he was the one sitting...", the tense reply from Sendoh.

"You thought you could get away from me?!", she replied violently. Sendoh noticed the lady's effort to slap him right away. He quickly pulled her lover into cover. A hard slap was going to hit him but it hit her boyfriend instead.

"What were you thinking?!", the confused guy asked.

"You're her boyfriend! I'm not a part of this!", Sendoh responded quickly.

"Is he the reason?! Is he the one you replaced me with?! Is he the man of whom you are most proud?!", the lady's irate query.

"I believe there is a misunderstanding here... Miss, your boyfriend and I haven't met. I just want to retrieve my bag and...", his calm and confused reply. The lady attempted to slap Sendoh hard once again but he abruptly pulled her boyfriend's body so he wouldn't be hit. After receiving a third slap from her the boyfriend stumbles. When he attempted to leave the lovers once more, the lady quickly seized him and confronted him.

"I won't let you get away from me! Boyfriend thief!", her angry accusation against Sendoh.

"He has nothing to do with it. It's me, not you, that's the issue.", her boyfriend's reply.

"You are a liar! You wear my undies, that's why it easily gets ripped! You even applied my makeup! He is entirely to blame for it!", she scream in fury. She effortlessly pulls Sendoh back and positions him between her and her boyfriend whenever he attempts to stray too far from them. He ended up getting involved in the couple's fight.

"What's going on?! Why was I a part of this split?!", he muttered in disbelief.

"He's not who I'm looking for, Miss, I apologize.", he nervously said. Before he could finish what he said, the woman spoke quickly and walked out.

"You two should go to hell!", she yelled fiercely. She eventually fled, leaving her estranged boyfriend on the ground.

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What Sendoh witnessed totally stunned him. He hurried away from the fountain after seeing the tense separation of the problematic couple. "As soon as I got there, someone broke up in front of me. Nothing really lasts forever. Today is not my day. How about my bag?"

Although he had to retrieve his bag, he didn't want to approach the guy anymore. The man he assumed to be his seatmate was actually carrying a shoulder bag, which he only realized too late when he turned back and glanced into the distance.

"I still thought he was the snoring bear I was looking for. The entire time, I was unaware that he was slinging a pink shoulder bag covered in glitters. Now I know why his girlfriend is mad at him for this. From now on, I won't only look at the shoes and clothes. I must first check the bag to make sure I won't get into conflict. I'm really worn out. What's up with all the people wearing black hoodies today? Is this the trend?", he said to himself as he left the break up scene.

"Hello", sir. It's for you!". the cute kid said.

"Thank you! That's so nice of you!", his thoughtful response to the kid. After the large group of women who wanted to catch him and watch the split of an inappropriate couple, perhaps this is a sign that the ensuing few hours will be alright. The girl gave him a red rose, which he accepted.

"Did I mention that I enjoy other people's attention? Well, yes! The endless admiration of people. Everyone adores me!", his remarked as he regained his cheerful self. "Wait a second. Why is she still here and not leaving? Is she waiting for something from me?", he wondered when he noticed the kid gazing at him.

"Can you come with me? Someone ordered me to deliver the flowers to you.", the kid kindly asked.

"Where did the flower come from?", he inquired. The young girl raised her arm and pointed towards a gorgeous woman with her back, standing nearby wearing a white silhouette dress and three-inch heels. Wow, chicks! Before approaching her, let's perform the dashing routine. He fixed the collar, ran a hand through his hair, and put the bag on his shoulder properly. This is it!

"Good day, miss. Did the flower come from you?" he gently asked. At last, the woman's body turned to him. When Sendoh realized he was speaking to a senior citizen, his mouth immediately opened. He bowed and asked for forgiveness.

"Granny, I'm terribly sorry! I wasn't trying to be impolite.", his quick and courteous reply.

"Call me by my name, don't call me Grandma.", she said flirtatiously. Sendoh was almost ready to be fed in the ground because Granny clearly had hots for him. He was still unable to speak. He pursed his lips since he was nervous about what he was about to hear.

"Are you free tonight?", Granny alluringly requested.

"What! Umm... I'm sorry, Madam. Umm... I'm in a relationship.", his swift answer to Granny.

"I agree to be a third party.", her invitingly reply to Sendoh.

"What! I'm not the one who deserves your affection. I'm sure there are others that you definitely deserve.", his reaction with an uneasy tone.

"I'm not interested in commitment, I just want to flirt.", grandma's shocking and captivating confession.

"What! Umm... I apologize, Granny. Umm... I think I need to use the bathroom. Bye!", his fast yet anxious reply. He rushed so quickly that his haste nearly caused him to fall. He briefly halted at the doorway of a coffee shop. In front of the clear glass wall, he was standing. He was selecting an item he could buy because he needed to quench his thirst and get away from the odd strangers he had come across today.

[Sendoh] I'm Akira Sendoh, a student at Ryonan High and an academic star, and a basketball hunk. I can put up with practice lasting the entire day, Coach Taoka's constant nagging, Koshino's sermonizing, and Captain Ouzomi's disciplining. How did I get to this point?! I boarded the train. Bear and I unintentionally swapped our bags, got chased by a group of girls, witnessed the couple's bickering and splitting up, and met a flirtatious Granny.

I don't remember ever being cruel to anyone. Never did I act egotistically. Never have I wished for superpowers. Never did I steal a crown. Never did I eat trolls. My birthday party was open to everyone, even if I didn't personally know all of them. Why am I getting all this bad luck?! This bag might be cursed! The fairytale is far from the reality. The only one who can save me is me. Thankfully, despite being worn out and disturbed, I still look good. Yehey!

[Normal] He observed a man standing there sporting a black hoodie, joggers, and Air Jordan sneakers. He walked up to the glass wall to check if he was carrying a bag that looked like his in the mirror. He inhaled deeply. He was the perfect description of his seatmate! He instantly turned to face him, but he was taken aback when, out of the blue, the guy bolted away. He swiftly ran across the opposite street. He called out to him to stop him from running.

"Rukawa!"

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