Part 1.

March 21st. 7 am.

On the brick of the morning, Hyunda had texted me to meet up in the dining hall of the dorm.

Given how he doesn't call me out on such occasions, I was naturally curious.

Without any delay, I arrived at the dining hall, where Hyunda stood alone, eating one of his raw onions.

"Dude, that must taste so bad. How do you eat it?"

It was still a mystery to me how Hyunda could eat a raw onion with such a carefree expression.

"You can always just block your nostrils and you won't have to taste the raw taste of the onion. It just sucks that you'd have to deal with the aftertaste in your mouth later. Do you want one?"

Pulling out a single onion from his pocket, Hyunda made that offer.

"Pass. Anyway, what's up?"

I took my seat next to him and waited for him to tell me the reason for calling me out here so early.

Without a doubt, there is a reason. No way this is just casual talk.

"At what hour does Yulia contact you in the morning? You two talk through texts, right?"

"Around 7:30 or so am. Of course. Annoying as hell though."

It's really oppressive to text someone who you have no interest in.

Lately, I've been feeling that annoying persistent sensation often.

"It's 7:05 am right now. So, accordingly, Yulia should be up in 25 minutes?"

"I think so. However, there aren't any classes, so she might just oversleep. Man, I don't know why they told us that we were going to have classes when we won't. It's festival time, so everyone is either partaking the events or just lazing around."

"It's better not to count on her oversleeping. Either way, can you contact Sana and keep her busy for a while? It would be decently helpful for something I have in mind."

I don't have any reason not to deny this. As a matter of fact, I should just keep on talking to Sana supposedly.

"If it helps, then I don't mind. But for how long?"

"I will text you the exact time when I'm done. Until then, it would be plausible if you could keep Sana busy. Also, ignore any calls from Yulia. Don't reply to a single one."

"Hyunda, sometimes I get the feeling that you are actually cold-blooded."

The way he says certain stuff really makes me think like that.

"On that note, Daniel, can you make sure that Sana doesn't pay any attention to her phone?"

"Any suggestions on how to make that happen? You know that she's been suspicious lately. Getting rid of her suspicions would be nice, right?"

"I'm glad we think alike. I can give you a few suggestions. Steal her phone. Smash her phone. Water her ph---"

"Realistic ones, please. Preferably options where I don't get myself killed in the process by a teenager's rage."

He's not being too realistic, but I think he's just mildly joking about the subject if we're being honest.

"They are all realistic though. If you steal her phone without her noticing it, then proceed to smash it without her knowledge, it will all work out. But I understand. You don't want to go through many risks. On second thought, you don't have to do it."

"Wait, what? What happened?"

Something changed his mind in this split second, but just what the hell was it?

"Nothing. It just didn't make any sense for me to ask you to take care of this task when there is someone else who won't even think twice about doing that task. My bad there. Anyways, that's it. Pay attention to your phone and get going with Sana. Later."

As if he was in a rush, Hyunda got up from his seat and exited the dining hall unknowingly directing himself elsewhere.

Generally speaking, I followed my task immediately and started to contact Sana.

Part 2.

Around 7:15 am.

"Bzzzt. Bzzzt."

Still sleepy, I couldn't help but internally question what sort of noise was bothering my beauty sleep and most importantly, my dreams with my charming prince.

Sincerely, the real nightmare would be to stop sleeping because that would mean that my sweet dreams would end yet as I opened my eyes and recognized the sound from my phone that was vibrating from an upcoming call, I realized.

I only have one contact and that means...!

"Hello!?"

"You're up. Nice. How fast can we meet?"

"Good morning! Um, it depends. Are you in a hurry or do I get some time to prepare myself?"

I need to know if I'm able to look maximally plausible appearance-wise, my love. I know that appeal doesn't work on you, but I still have to take care of my appearance nonetheless.

Everyone around me has to know that such a pretty girl only belongs to one person in this entire universe.

And that you belong with me. See? I just made a circle symbolizing our strong love and connection!

"It's urgent. I would prefer it if you were with me as fast as you could."

"Okay. Ten minutes. I'll try my best!"

I can do this. Sure, it will require tremendous technique and quick pacing, but if it's for you, then I can do it.

Also, you said that it was urgent and that you would prefer it if I were with you as fast as possible. I just can't ignore that.

Do you need me? Apparently, yes. So, as your eternal love, I will seek you fastly.

"I'll be waiting at our usual place."

"O-Okay---"

He hung up, not prolonging the call.

Classic.

I bet another boy would just try to sweet talk his way and attempt to seduce me with candy-like words, but not you. You never abandon your individuality and for that, and many other reasons, I forever love you.

"Okay! I'll be right there. Just wait for me, Hyunda."

I just have to get ready and do a lot of stuff very quickly.

No problem.

Only for you.

Eventually, I reached our beloved place that was only occupied with his presence. In other words, the divine realm where Hyunda and I could co-exist without anyone else.

I've been thinking of just making this place off-limits for outsiders, but I need to form a way to actually apply that idea.

"Hi!"

"Oh, you're here. Thanks for not taking too long and actually being up. I thought that you were going to oversleep."

That's a really stupid assumption. I'm not saying that you are stupid, my love, but why do you assume that I won't ever answer your call? I have my phone's volume set to maximum just for the purpose of hearing the notification/call sound.

Given that you are my only contact, I have to make sure that I am never late to any call nor any text. That's just unthinkable.

"Haha, I wouldn't dare. I am a morning person, after all!"

Not really. I've always enjoyed my sleep and certainly, my dreams with you felt like bliss and will only continue to feel like a further bliss as time goes on, but naturally, being with you in actuality is way more important than my sleep.

"By the way... Is that an onion...?"

Hyunda's eating an onion. I've never seen that out of him. Is it good?

I'll try it later. Actually, I wonder if he allows me to take a bite of the one he's eating right now?

"Yeah. A habit of mine. Well, have a seat. I really need to talk to you. Not much time left, so to say."

"Okay."

It seems that he is in a hurry. That's... a bit disappointing. I know that I'm delusional to even think that he called me here out of pure interest.

Because if Hyunda's in a hurry, then it means that we won't be spending that much time together.

Or so he thinks. But, I really will always glue myself onto him.

Ultimately though, I took a seat right next to him and hugged his arm straight up. It would be wrong for me to not feel his embrace right away.

"You smell so good. Aren't you worried that you might get all the boys from this school to fall in love with you just by getting physically close to you, Arkalee?"

"Mhm, no. That's not really a problem!"

I'll keep that praise in mind though. Obviously, before we started to talk, I've already started to record this conversation. Just like every single one of our conversations.

Later on, when I'm alone in my room, I listen to them endlessly while thinking about you.

"Really though? Your beauty might just be straight up devastating to others. Other girls will feel like they are out of place when up against you. Show some mercy."

I would usually not tolerate the fact that he indirectly mentioned other girls except there's the fact that he just praised me on a very high note.

But, my love, to others? I don't care about others... I want you to look at me.

"Well that aside, I want to know something."

"Oh, what is it?!"

Is it another question regarding my interests!? I'm ready for it. I'll prepare the best answer I can give you!

"Is it fine if I mention another girl's name? I'm asking for your permission because I don't know how to address her otherwise."

Ah.

That's just...

Why?

"Sorry. I'm suddenly not feeling so good. Another time."

My love, I'll have to teach you how to not ruin the mood like this just so we can make the best out of every moment.

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Mentioning some other whore in the middle of our sacred exchange of romantic words is blasphemy itself.

"Oh, right. I do have to follow a certain procedure. Sorry. I forget the basics. How are you?"

That's a start.

"I was in a perfect mood, but I am not in a very excellent mood right now. As a matter of fact, I am extremely discontent."

"I see. It's because I mentioned the fact that I will have to mention another girl's name, isn't it? I apologize. It wasn't my intention to hurt your feelings, Arkalee."

"O-Oh, don't apologize..."

Oh no... If you speak to me with such delicacy, I...

I never knew... How come you are such a gentleman when you actually care about something? Keep that attitude present in every single one of our talks, my love.

"No, I must apologize. But it's for a plausible reason. And that's because I need your help with something."

"You... do?"

"Yes. Listen to what I'm about to say because it's something that I have never told anyone. Only you will get to hear it from me, alright?"

I am so interested right now that my wavering smile just kept on rising sideways like an uncontrollable pendulum swing.

"Okay, okay! I won't tell anyone! I'll keep it a secret just like all the other secrets!"

Those secrets of yours belong to me. As your future wife, I'll get to know more and more about you. Every single detail.

Speaking of which, I really want to know what his life before this has been like. I'll try to ask him whenever I can.

"But, for me to tell you what I want to say, I'll have to mention two girl's names. It can't be any other way."

Tough choice... Do I allow him to utter another girl's name or do I miss out on his secret...?

Hmmmm....

"Just once each."

Okay. That's really a lot. And I don't know just how much I'll be able to handle it.

Ikkiri's name is banned so there is no possible way for him to utter her name, but still...

"Fine. First of all, I should tell you that I have a current goal in mind."

Please tell me what it is.

I really want to know what you consider to be personal and private. Because then, if you tell me something that you consider to be personal and private, it will mean that you trust me and only me.

"I want Yulia to die."

.......!!!

Y-You too!?

"Okay! But, um, why?!"

I completely transiently forgot that he just mentioned Yulia's name, but the fact that he wants her to die just spoke to me out loud!

My love, we do think alike! I want her dead too! We are soooooooo compatible!!!

"The reason why I want her to die is part of the overall plan. I want Yulia to commit suicide. However, to achieve that, I will have to do a few steps before achieving that scenario."

"Ah, Hyunda, I said only once."

I really, really don't wanna hear her name even though your idea is extremely pleasing, my love.

"My bad. As I was saying, in order for her to commit suicide, she'll need a reason to commit suicide. I was thinking of something tragic. You know how she loves Daniel?"

"I do. She's really obnoxious about it though."

She doesn't shut up about it either. Does she actually think that I want to hear about any other romance that isn't the one that's currently happening right now?

"Here is the thing, imagine that you are in her position and that you capture a glimpse of your boyfriend cheating with your best friend. Isn't that just sad for Yulia?"

"Hyunda, please. This is just..."

He did it again... Is he doing this on purpose?!

"Oh, I always forget. This is why I told you that it was going to be hard."

"Just please remember my words. I'm serious. I'll get mad."

It pains me that my name isn't what you only have in your mind.

Yours is always on my mind, so it would really be nice if mine was in yours too.

"I'll try. All in all, though, I need a favor from you right now. Remove Sana's phone SIM card. Can you do that?"

.........?

"Why...?"

What is this about Sana? Her phone's SIM card? I want an explanation.

I can understand Yulia. We think alike and you want her dead too. Yes, very understandable and I am so aligned with the idea of killing Yulia.

But apparently you want her to commit suicide? Oh well. As long as she dies, that's all I care.

"She needs to be unable to be contacted in the upcoming hours. Daniel's girlfriend will try to contact her and I don't want that to happen. This is really important."

"Okay, but why does Sana need to be uncontactable suddenly?"

"That's because Yulia will try to contact her. I should explain something first. As I've said previously, the end game scenario would be a scenario where Yulia will--- Damn it, I've said her name twice. Not my intention. Sorry. Daniel will cheat on---- Alright, Arkalee, this is way too impossible. I can't talk like this..."

Oh, that was the whole point.

By making you realize that it would be impossible for you to talk about any other girl while attempting to not mention their names, you will ultimately realize in addition that you should only mention my name.

Hehe.

"Well, I don't care anymore though. The endgame scenario is where Yulia will get cheated on by Daniel kissing Sana. I'm implanting a seed of insecurity in Yulia's mentality right now and Yulia's being---"

"Stop please."

Why did he suddenly decide not to care?! Hello!? How can you be so damn ruthless?!

Geez, I swear, if I didn't love you this much then I would just imprison you in my room forever while sticking tape on your mouth so you never mention any other girl's name!

I should kill every single other girl on this planet and then the case will be solved.

"I won't stop. You have to realize that I don't actually care about these girls. I will mention their names because it's their identities, not because there's some other meaning. You are restricting me. Other people exist, you know?"

Unfortunately.

Still.

"Y-You know what...? I'll think of some alias for them. This way, when we talk, you can mention them through their aliases!"

"Arkalee, it's just identities... Either way, you don't allow me to give you the reason as to why I need you to remove Sana's SIM card, so I'll just order you to do it."

"Mean... I have to obey you because I'm yours, right...?"

This isn't too bad. But I'll have to seriously think of some aliases.

"Yes. You don't make this easy for me. I'm trying to be kind but you are being way too emotional. Anyway, that's it. Once you are done, call me."

"E-Eh!? We... aren't going to spend time together?!"

"We can. It just depends on how fast you are done with the task. The faster you are done, the faster we can reunite."

"Okay. I'll be done quickly. Please wait for me."

"Thanks. You're the best, you know?"

"...Thank you so much..."

I'm the... best...?

You really think so? Okay, if you say so. I'm the best. Hehe. Sure!

I really won't let you down, my love.

With that in mind, I went straight to my dorm and approached Sana's room.

This should be a piece of cake.

I just so happen to have a very valid reason which unfortunately is currently happening right now.

"Sana? Are you there?"

By lightly knocking on her door, I made my voice be heard.

No one was anywhere to be seen, from the looks of it.

"Arkalee?"

"Ah, yeah, it's me... Can you open up.... I really need to ask you something..."

"Sure. Come on in."

Unlocking her doorlock, I came inside Sana's room subsequently. Pretty decorations and a lot of stuffed bears could be seen all over it.

I never knew that she had such interests. Nevertheless, still pretty tidy.

"Sorry to bother you in the morning, it's just..."

Awkwardly and shy, I tried to not dive straight into the subject, as I sat on the edge of her bed along with Sana.

And as expected, her phone is on her desk. Our rooms are all the same. Decorate it as you may yet the model --- or rather --- the structures are all the same.

Henceforth, she most likely keeps them inside her bathroom...

"What is it...? You seem so reluctant about this... Did you have a nightmare or something? It's really early in the morning. Ahhh, but the festival is still ongoing, as a matter of fact, it's only getting started, but even soooo, I was really enjoying my sleep. Wanna sleep for a little while in my bed? It's soooo comfy!"

I really hate to break it to Sana and I somewhat dislike the fact that I will have to turn down her super generous caring offer, but Hyunda is waiting for me.

Slacking around isn't much of an option, so to say.

"Um... I'll pass, but maybe another time, hahaha."

"Awww... Then, what is it?"

"You see... It's my period."

"Oh god. Are you okay?"

Worried, Sana clasped my hands tightly.

Her serene caring expression was really genuine just now.

"Yeah, but... I don't have any pads.... Do you have some...?"

"Yup! But, er, has this been ongoing for how long...? You haven't been enduring it for way too long, have you!?"

"...."

I rather not discuss something this embarrassing and simultaneously waste time while my love is waiting around for my return.

"Yeah, I get it. How many?"

"Erm... Five please."

The most embarrassing part about this is that I'm not entirely manipulating Sana right now because this is somewhat true.

Plus, I'm actually grateful for this.

"Okay. Wait just a second..."

As soon as she enters her bathroom, I'll have the opportunity to take ahold of her phone without her noticing it.

Then, I'll just take the SIM card off and be done with this. Okay. No need to panic. Worst case scenario I will just kill her.

No, wait. That's a really bad idea. Not here at least. This is badly planned. It's so messy and convoluted.

Ah, my love. I swear, if it wasn't for you, then I would probably be contemplating the meaning of life right now, but I don't need to do that because you are my life's meaning, after all.

Thus, ultimately, I quickly removed the SIM card off her phone and hid it inside my skirt's pocket.

Gently, I placed her phone back on her mini-desk and I made sure that it was in the exact same position.

Sana returned with some pads on her hand.

"Here. Hope it helps."

"Thank you so much."

Gratefully, I accepted the pads and gave my thanks simultaneously.

"Okay, that was all! Once again, thank you very much!"

"No problem. I'll help you out anytime. By the way, Arkalee, Daniel said that he wanted to meet up with me a while ago in the plaza. Wanna come with me?"

Sana doesn't realize how stupid her suggestion is.

Right now, my love is waiting for me. Nothing else is more important!

Ahhh, will you praise me once I hand you over the SIM card? Will you say something crazy like 'You're the best, you know?', again!?

I can't wait and I want to meet you right now!

"I'll pass again, sorry! I have to stop by my room now! Later!"

"Okay, later!"

In a rush, I exited Sana's room and went straight to mine.

Just by entering my room, I observed how fantastic it was. On every wall, there were pictures of him that I had secretly been taking of him, without him knowing.

I even have one where he is asleep! He's so cute! Ahh, but, there are just too many little pictures. There is a need for more.

Furthermore, though, I have plenty of pictures of our texts too!

For example, by linking every single one of his texts together, I can build a lot of sentences together and it's a lot of fun! I do that all the time!

The moment he says 'I love you' will be my most favorite!

"Ahhhhhhhhhh, I can't wait! I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait! How much longer will it take for us to share romantic texts with one another!? I can't take this wait!"

...........

Alternatively... It should be fine if it's just for a while...

I'll try to be quick. I'm sorry, Hyunda. It's just, whenever I think about you, you don't exactly make it easy for me and when I'm in my room alone surrounded by nothing except you, it gets really, really, really, but I mean this, really hard for me to resist the temptation.

It's just for a little while though.

It won't take long.

Maybe.

I don't know...

Like...

Should I tell him that it might take a while? I'm worried now.

Because I can't control myself when you're on my mind.

Part 3.

8 am.

"That took you long. So, did you do it?"

"Y-Yes."

Back at our usual spot, I had returned.

I took thirty minutes though... Jesus, I need to control myself.

But that's slightly impossible.

"Here..."

As I handed him Sana's SIM card, my mind instantly began to wonder about what he would say.

What sort of praise will you give me? You can kiss me if you want to. I'm really open to the idea.

I don't mind; as a matter of fact, I accept it.

"Good work. Now, here is the other favor I'll ask out of you. In case Yulia calls you, you must answer positively."

.......Huh?

Hyunda?

Why are you not praising me? Good work? My love, that's not enough.

And wait! What are you doing?! You keep on mentioning that slut's name!

"No! Gosh, no!"

"Wait, what's wrong? Why are you mad?"

"Why!? Because I just went through considerable trouble and the best words you give me are 'Good work'?! That's not acceptable, sorry. Aaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnndddd, you keep on breaking the rule I inserted..."

I'm so mad right now! After what I just went through, while cherishing you in both my mind and body, why do you treat me like this!?

Those words are not enough...

"You're right, Arkalee. That really wasn't enough. I was thinking of giving you a proper reward, but I was not sure if you were fine with it."

"U-Um, what is that reward you speak of...?"

What did Hyunda mean by 'proper reward'? And what did he mean when he said that he wasn't sure that I would be fine with it...?

Does he seriously think that I wouldn't be fine with any sort of reward he gives me? Sure, I like high rewards, I'll admit it, but I would appreciate some confidence on his part.

"Do you wanna know?"

"Yes, I think I do."

"Alright. Turn around for a second."

....?

Why did he just ask me to turn around...? Then, I'll be on the opposite of my current position, but what's the point?

"Okay..."

Is this a surprise? Maybe he's going to give me a present when I turn around?

Oh, that would be nice... Maybe it's some sort of jewelry? Nah, no way. I just thought about it because he gave me these expensive earrings I still have.

I am never taking them off! They are sooooooooo pretty!

"Alright. I got the reward ready. Do you want it now? Or later?"

"Now..."

"Turn around then."

Alright, the moment of truth.

I wonder what's it going to be...!

However, as I turned around, what I got was something that wasn't beyond my imagination, but it was something that was past my expectations.

"......"

Taken aback, I savoured every ounce of his lips as I adored the moment we made that connection for a second time.

Unfortunately, he decided to stop after a while, which saddened me, since we could've kept ongoing.

"You didn't object the first time, so I assumed that you wouldn't mind a second time. Was I wrong?"

"...No. Not at all. H-Hey, can we do it again...?! Just a little longer this time, please..."

I really want to do it again.

Please...

Please...

"Obey my request and I'll give you a third one later on. Unless, of course, you don't want to."

"I-I will! What is the request though...?"

"Now we're talking. Listen, if Yulia gives you a call, I want you to be as positive as you can. But, it doesn't end there. We will go and have breakfast, and in the scenario that she calls you, you have to invite her over. Furthermore, when that is done and Yulia arrives at the place, I will leave you two alone. In that meantime, you will talk to her. And here is the thing... You'll have to tell Yulia that I am a bad person for you."

.........What!?

"I'm sorry, explain that last one please."

"It's just an act. Remember? Just like how we did it back then?"

I immediately reminisced the time where Hyunda and I pretended to be in a relationship and relived shortly the staggering feeling of that not being true.

"Oh, alright. I get it, yeah. So, I'll just pretend that you are a bad person for me? But, in what context?"

I really want to know the context for this.

"Let's suppose that you and I are in a relationship. But, suddenly, we went through an ordeal of changes and I, recently, have demonstrated the behavior of someone who wrongfully treasures you. I need you to exaggerate it to Yulia the supposed situation. But like, be serious about it. Go as far as crying. I trust you can do this, right?"

"Yeah, of course! Will that be all!?"

I don't really care about anything else except the kiss right now.

I will get it, I will get it, I will get it!

"Well, since you are being generous, here is the last favor. Around 20 minutes after that event, if it happens, that is, give me a call and go towards the plaza."

Plaza...?

Wait...

"Hyunda?"

"Hm?"

"Is that the same plaza as Sana?"

"Oh. So you know about it. Perfect. Yeah, just go there."

Okay.

That makes it really easy for me. I'll try not to remember the fact that Hyunda just implied that I'll have to stay away from him for 20 minutes straight and that I will have to pretend to bad-mouth him.

Nonetheless, it's all worth it. I want to feel that emotion again. The essence of physical contact; we are not so far from mutually achieving it together, my love.

"Mhm! Well, let's go and eat then!"

"Yeah."

Despite your monochromatic reply, I really think that we are going somewhere and that kiss just now, it's a sign, isn't it?

That you really, really love me, right!?

Part 4.

Plaza. 11 am.

Hello, Daniel here.

For some reason, a certain emo girl has been getting more screentime than I, so it's hard for me to explain the current situation, therefore, I'll be as succinct and thorough as possible.

As of now, as I speak to Sana, from afar, on top of the staircase that connects the floor below and the one I am in right now stands Yulia, who is looking at me with the eyes of a thousand suns ready to burn me up.

Help me.