~3 : The Confrontation

After school | School Entrance

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I whip out Hanako's phone as I switch to my own shoes, Hmm... I didn't think that there would actually be a pass code to access her phone. I guess I should remember previous episodes if she ever mentioned her favorite number or something. 

"Oy." A voice sounds off. I shift my attention in front of me to find Yuki with two more handsome men standing before me. My mouth gaps open, t-they're so handsome...! They must be the other majestic princes of the school! I force a smile on my face, raising my hand midway. "H-Hello."

The one in the middle walks towards me, his stare seemingly glaring straight at me. This person...no doubt about it! It's Seiji Matsuda! "What the hell were you thinking?!" My eyes widen as he yelled maliciously at me. "Huh?" I drawl.

"What you did this afternoon was so reckless! How could you easily pull off a stunt like that during lunchtime, huh?! If it weren't for those girls who admire you so much that saved you, you could have died back there!" He yelled once more, even more fierce than a while ago. I-Is this for real...?! He never would have shouted at Hanako like this, not even once in any episode in the Anime! And stunt? What the hell is he even going on about...?! 

I focus my attention to the two other princes at the back. Yuki remains indifferent with the situation. Kaito, on the other hand, etched a menacing look towards me. Soon, even Kaito joins in with Seiji cornering me. "Tsk, going as far as to risk your life for some attention. Can't you go on a day without causing any of us problems?!"

I express a dumbfounded look, staring back at Seiji whose eyebrows furrowed even deeper. By the looks of it, they want an answer from me. I gulp my nervousness down, "I-I don't understand what you guys are talking about." I spoke dryly, trying to imitate Hanako's demeanor.

Somehow, Seiji's eyes flared with anger even more. Before he could talk back, it was Yuki that interrupted Seiji abruptly. "Someone pushed her." He spoke.

Seiji shifts his attention back to where Yuki stands, "I went around asking the girls in her class, one girl witnessed the incident. Someone intentionally called Hanako by the pool, she said those girls had bad blood with Hanako for a while now. Next thing she knew, they pushed Hanako in the pool, they must have known that Hanako can't swim, that's why they called her to that location."

So the reason why Hanako was in the infirmary was because she was pushed in the pool... Meanwhile, in the other world, I drowned because of my cramps. Could it be that I was transported the moment both Hanako and I drowned? Nah, that sounds too cliché.

Kaito lets out a sigh, easing the tense atmosphere. "This wouldn't have happened if you don't provoke other girls around you."

What? Now it's my fault?! I don't care if Kaito is Hanako's true love, there's no way this guy is a lovable at all...! Besides, just what can an innocent Hanako do? She's helpless to jealous girls like that, it's not uncommon for Hanako to get bullied. Seiji darts me one last intimidating look, walking away with Kaito out of school grounds.

The moment their presence disappear, I was able to let out a sigh of relief. Though, this isn't the time to relax just yet, not until Yuki leaves the area as well. Instead, he walks up to me, staring down at me. "I'll walk you home."

"A-Ah, err, there's no need to walk me home--" Even though I have declined him of his request, he proceeds to start walking. My eye twitch, t-this guy really doesn't pay attention to others and do whatever he wants. No matter, it's not like I know the exact address of where Hanako lives anyway. For now, I'll try to keep up imitating Hanako with him around.

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Ito Residence | Main Gate

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B-Big... Hanako's house is too big...! My jaw drops as I stare at the huge mansion in front of me, it's so large that it accommodates six house lots. I snap back to reality when I felt a stare darted on me. I let out an uncomfortable cough, "T-Thank you for escorting me home, Yuki." He continues to gaze at me, as if he were studying a species in front of him. I maintain a smile, awaiting his response before I head on inside.

Soon, he lets out a sigh before giving back his reply. "See ya."

Yuki turns the opposite direction, and sets off to who knows where. Once he was no where visible, I was able to let out a deep exhale. This Yuki character is so strange, he always had this calm and friendly demeanor towards Hanako in the Anime. But seeing him up close like this, it seems so far from it. The way I see it, he stares at me as if he was observing me like an animal. Has he already seen through my facade and is just waiting for the right opportunity to force me to explain everything...?! 

I felt a shiver run down my spine, staring at the street where he disappeared off to. If my theory is right, then I should be extra careful of him, rather, I should make the best effort not to even cross paths with him. For now, I have another thing to worry about, and that is to act as composed as possible when I'm here. After all, I'm entering another battlefield, and that is Hanako's own house...!

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