A/N: This is a drabble-like piece concerning a character that doesn't have many fan fictions written about him: Ritsu. The setting is in Volume 8, when Ritsu is going to the store to buy Takoyaki…this is before Tohru finds him, the part that the manga doesn't go into. Enjoy and review!
Disclaimer: Don't own furuba
The Art of Apology
I made my way out to the super-market after I made such a terrible mess of things at Shigure's house. It seemed that I did that wherever I went, no matter how hard I tried to blend in.
Who are you kidding? Fitting in-you were wearing women's clothes not so long ago!
To everyone, I play the fool-the dramatic, overly-apologetic fool. Can I help that I naturally make mistakes? Can I help that I have no excuse to cover them up?
I'm sorry.
It seems to be my only shield, my only mask to hide from the world. Apology. A simple word can sum up my entire personality, my sole purpose for breathing.
I'm so sorry...for being what I am.
When I say it, people tend to forget. They see that I am a nuisance and immediately toss me to the side, regardless of my feelings. I can't say that I really blame them...because the only one to blame is myself.
I apologize to the entire world!
I finally made it to the store and bought the Takoyaki. I managed to survive the experience without ruining anyone's day.
That's just it, though.
Because in moments when I behave, when I don't make mistakes . . .
I become invisible. A shadow.
And, as happy as some people may be about that one fact, it burns my heart to exist in such a way. To only be noticeable when I make mistakes.
What a life...a life that I deserve.
Suddenly a cat approaches. He-or she-smells the dumplings and looks into my eyes, begging for food. I can't say no, but I still feel so guilty...even as it attempts to steal the entire bag.
"I'm so sorry..."
The only thing I'm perfect at, it seems, is repeating that statement again...and again...
Thus the act continues.
Fin
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