"None of you are answering. Why the sudden silence?"

"Where's Arkalee...?"

I don't see Arkalee with him, and that alone is pretty rare, so I asked him that. Sana, for some reason, was fairly silent while looking at him.

"Not here. Unless you see her here, but I don't think that's the case now, is it?"

"Yes... But why are you here?"

"So much hostility, Yulia. Why are you looking me with those eyes? I'm harmless, relax."

That's because you are not harmless, you control freak... But I won't say that out loud, because I don't want Sana to be frightened over something she doesn't know...

Speaking of Sana, it seems like she got a message, as she's starting to get up from her seat.

"Sana?"

I called out to her and swiftly, without wasting any time, she replied to me.

"I got to go, Yulia! I'll give you a call later! Remember to attend the events!"

"Oh, alright! You too..."

In a rush, Sana left, and before she did, she traded a small glance with Hyunda and Hyunda did the same with her.

With nothing to eat, Hyunda, with zero manners whatsoever, took Sana's seat, in the exact same place and sat in a parallel position to me.

However...

"Hyunda, leave. I don't want to talk to you now. Actually, I might just never want to talk to you again. I'm sorry, but could you take your leave?"

"No."

Not that it wasn't anything new from him, but I wasn't expecting him to suddenly speak that single word with so much haste while looking at me with his cold white eyes.

"And why can't you do that...?"

"Because... I really need to talk to you. Today's an important day for you. You are finally going to achieve what you came here for."

"Oh yeah? And what is that?!"

I can't even grab my plastic cup that contains cappuccino in it properly because this evil psychopath is looking directly into me as if he can see my soul fully naked. I never truly believed that I could ever feel personally exposed to this extent but there is just something off about this guy.

He should not be here.

"I can't tell you. It would spoil all the fun. But oh wait. I already did tell you. That at the end of the festival, our little bet would conclude."

As I thought, he still hasn't discarded that nonsensical bet of his. No one in their sane mind would agree with a bet like that...

"For the record, I honestly plan on dropping out. I don't have any attachments to this school nor the program itself as I am endlessly dying from the eternal boredom it upholds constantly. But, today. Today's a different day. It's not just any day. You, Yulia, are the main star today! How are you feeling?! Any specific remarks about the sudden main role?!"

Don't get angry... It's his aim. Just because he's showing some actual emotion while saying those sarcastic words, that doesn't mean that he's serious. He's just toying with you.

Which is why I will stay calm and composed. He can only inflict me real damage if I allow my inner image to break down.

"I don't know what your plan is, but you are not going to succeed."

"Really? But I always succeed. However, you are not showing any visible frustration, Yulia. Very good. Your mindset must be filled with supreme confidence and an adamant resolve. I could not ask for more. I changed my mind. You are not the main star only. The whole play of today is solely reliant on you, so give it your best."

"I can't stand a single word from you, Hyunda. I knew that I was bound to meet some psychopaths in the process of all of this, but you are just pathetic. You don't even have any goal here. Your aim is just to mess with me and that's unfortunately, not going to work for you."

"Really now."

Then, for some reason, despite all those words that I said, he didn't seem fazed at all, as he simply took a small glance at his phone's screen, however, he quickly placed it away.

Naturally curious, I checked the time just in case...

8:10 am.......

...What is he thinking exactly?

"By the way, Yulia. How many times has it been thus far? Ah, I mean, how many times have you caught Daniel and Sana together alone?"

"For the last t--"

"Two times, I think. The third time is about to happen. What a shocking coincidence. Now, here is a small quiz for you. First question, where is Arkalee?"

He's still persistent about the possibility of Daniel and Sana bei--- No, wait! Possibility? It's not a possibility. What am I thinking...?

I thought that I told myself that I wouldn't doubt them, especially when that comes from this bastard's words...

"I don't know. Perhaps she's not awake yet. I don't know what she saw in you, but maybe she got tired of you. Poor you."

But, even though I said that, he lightly chuckled in response, as if to mock me, and also, further implying that he didn't believe what I had just said. Such confidence... It's so intoxicating.

"Next question. Where did Sana go? Spoiler: I already answered this question previously. Ah, but I didn't mention the location. Are you curious to know where she is?"

Why is he even making this question? Didn't I already tell him that I don't believe in what he is telling me?

"No... Sana is doing things on her own and that's her business. Something that I should not interfere with."

Yes. Sana's an independent person and she has helped me out tremendously. She has a beautiful soul, honestly. And she's a friend that I don't deserve, due to how kind she is.

So, it's infuriating to me when bastards like Hyunda have the honest audacity to treat this as a joke...

"You're right. It's not something you should interfere with. But, as the obvious saying goes, if you did interfere, you'd find out the truth sooner. Alright, next question! Sana received a message before she left. Coincidence? Surely not! So, as you know, there are only three people that could've contacted her. The first one, me. But, I was here all along and I didn't touch my phone, so that's impossible, which only leaves two individuals... Daniel and Arkalee. Oh, wanna know another weird coincidence? You don't know where both are. No, not just Arkalee and Daniel. Sana as well. So, here is the actual question... Who is Sana with? With Arkalee or Daniel? Ah! But I am seriously kind, really. You may use your phone to call them. I'm allowing you to cheat during the quiz, Yulia. Do so."

"I'm not gonna do it. Sana is who she wants to be with."

"So you admit of thinking that she is with someone? I certainly didn't expect this much honesty coming out of you. I'm surprised. So, who do you have in mind? Tell me, tell me."

....I didn't mean to say that, at all...

Now he's gonna think that I--- No, he already has assumed such. Christ, he's so annoying...

"Can you not use Sana's name and Daniel's as well? You are disrespecting both of them by spewing those trashy words of yours."

"Hey. I asked you a question. Answer it. Who?"

"You are so persistent. Fine, I'll give Arkalee a call first."

"..."

Without replying back, Hyunda simply watched me call Arkalee, who picked up immediately.

"Yes? Yulia?"

"Hi, Arkalee... Do you by some chance know where Sana is...?"

"Nope! Not at all! However, I did see her pass by block D! Maybe she was going somewhere? I'm about to enter an event so I can't check it for you, sorry! Bye now!"

"Ok. Bye!"

Dealing out those final words, I ended the call. Okay, that alone confirmed that Sana was not with Arkalee.

But, it's none of my business to know where she is, so...

However, the person standing in front of me, with a devilish grin that spelled evil did not hesitate in speaking his mind right away.

"Let me guess. You didn't find where Sana is. Otherwise, you'd have just told me, since you want to prove me wrong so badly. Which means, which means... There's only one person left. Two, if you want to ask Sana, but that's up to you. I don't even need to mention his name, right?"

"No, you do not. I am not doing it, Hyunda. I won't be your toy."

"You won't? Alright, fine. I understand."

...That's surprising. Did he finally realize how futile this whole conversation is?

Still, the main purpose here is that I will make him lose. While I am not gonna fulfill my part because it's never gonna happen, I will make him lose and he will drop out.

Then, I can have my mind rest assured, certainly.

Yet...

Why is he just pulling out his phone and dealing out a call while putting his phone on speaker mode?

"Curious to know who I'm calling? You shouldn't be. After all, it's someone who you are very familiar with, Yulia."

Placing his phone at the exact center of the table, I quickly heard my boyfriend's voice sharply.

"Hyunda?"

"Yo. Where you at right now? Your exact location, so to speak."

I hate this guy so much. He has no right to interfere with someone's privacy like this!

Daniel, you don't have to tell him where you are... Hyunda's trash and he will live his life without ever knowing the meaning of happiness. A sad human being like him is just like many; who seek to torment others for their own self-enjoyment.

"I'm with Kawahara and the rest. At the plaza. Why do you ask?"

See? He's with Kawahara and the rest... who is probably Kuzan and some other individuals from our class. Yet how do you like that, Hyunda? You thought that he was with Sana but he's not.

You are also so sad that you can't even show your own sentiments. Right now, you are feeling defeated yet your monochrome expression is everlasting. It must be rough to be you.

"Nothing. By the way, have you seen Sana? I'm curious to know her location."

"No, I haven't."

"I see. Well then, sorry to bother you."

You're really dumb, Hyunda. You even went as far as confirming with Daniel where Sana was and he gave you a negative reply. What? Were you expecting him to say that he is with Sana?

That's what you'd want, but you aren't tricking anyone here.

Thus ending his call, he shrugged and finally spoke to me. Surprisingly, I had a soft grin on my face, as I was perfectly aware that despite Hyunda not physically showing in his facial expression, he was on the losing side.

"Well, well, neither Arkalee nor Daniel know her location. Plus, Daniel strictly confirmed to us that he is with Kawahara. My loss here. My bad, Yulia. I was just trying to play a little game but it looks like I failed. You win. Congratulations!"

Then, as he finished those words, Hyunda started to deliberately get up and started an ovation that attracted the attention of every person that was in the cafeteria.

Multiple students in parallel tables, from all places, even the employees couldn't help but look upon Hyunda, as he delivered that rain of claps.

"Jackass... That's not how you behave when you suffer from defeat. You are supposed to show reflection and emphasize on your loss, not clap while creeping everyone out!"

"Oh, is that so? I see. I will very deeply reflect on that."

"Asshole..."

Suddenly, as Hyunda retook his seat, I heard my phone ring and saw a message from Sana, saying that she wanted to meet up and that she also wanted us to partake in an event together!

I texted back asking where she was and she told me in a flash that she was on the external block that is right beside block D.

Ecstatically happy, a wide smile appeared on my face as Sana gave a thumbs up. Just what I needed right now after this brutal psychopath attempted to play me again.

"You seem happy. Smile more, Yulia. But, don't forget to smile at all times."

"Thank you, Hyunda. I will do that! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have somewhere to be!"

"Indeed you have."

"...What the..."

As I was getting up from my seat, I took one last glance at Hyunda, who was staring into absolutely nothing, with no smile on his face and lastly, with an absurd level of plainness in his facial expression as he looked like he was bored.

Yet his words still bothered me. Why is he so confident? Well, I discarded that thought immediately. Because, just as witnessed, judging the situation based on his facial expression is something wrong to do.

He just can't embrace the fact that he's losing and he can't even express it. So sad.

Furthermore, I additionally performed a single glance back at Hyunda, just to make sure that he wasn't laughing behind my back before I left, but he, instead, decided to sleep and thus, with his head on his forearms, he faded out of the scene.

8:20 am.

After doing the requested tasks that my love asked me to do, I decided to call out to him, while I took a seat on a nearby bench.

Thankfully, he picked up almost immediately!

"H-Hyunda!?"

"The one and only. So, did you do it? You didn't let her know, right?"

"Yes, of course! She didn't even notice, haha! But, I think it's just a matter of time, if we're being honest here..."

While the task itself was somewhat hard because it required precise timing to pull it off, I did it nonetheless yet as it stands, it's only a matter of time before Sana realizes it.

"The purpose of the task has already resolved, don't worry. Anyway, I want to see you. Come to the viewpoint, let's talk."

"Okay, love! I'll be there as fast as I can!"

Hyunda quickly ended the call, but at the same time, I got super excited because he said that he wanted to see me! Therefore, with a bright smile on my face and immense happiness in my very soul, I started to march to the viewpoint.

Ah, also... I accidentally said 'love' the other day, but... I just don't care anymore. We are meant to be, and so, I have decided that it's time that I stop hiding my feelings, so he's aware of how I feel about him now.

Yet, as I walked to the viewpoint, I did reflect on a sad point. This morning, Hyunda asked me to do several tasks, but they all involve girls.

I don't know what sort of test this is, but I'm starting not to like it, so, when we meet, shower me with lots of love, please, and I might overlook this. Like, for example, a few days ago, when you slammed me into the wall and gave me that bliss of a kiss that made me wetter than the essence of rain itself.

Do that one more time, I beg you.

Actually, not just one more time. Do it as much as you want.

8:30 am. Viewpoint.

Although it took me ten minutes to get here, I started to instantly freak out as soon as I opened the viewpoint's door and didn't see Hyunda anywhere.

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Not near the small trees nor near the three benches! He's not here!

I noticed furthermore that no one was here too, so even though I softly rejoiced the fact that I would be here all alone with him and without any further interruptions, that joy was heavily stripped away from me as I witnessed that my world was suddenly fully dark without any light to it.

...........!!

"Boo."

Upon hearing a very familiar voice and further noticing that my vision was subsequently dark due to the fact that an individual's hands were tapping my eyes; I got extremely exultant.

Did he wait until I had arrived here and hid behind the door? Did he get behind me when I walked a bit into the viewpoint?

"Um... Hi."

Hi? Hi?! Oh come on, I can do better than that! What was that!? But... It's just, I'm so shy right now... You don't really know how powerful you are over me, do you, love?

"...Who is this...? Ahh, I think I am in the middle of danger! Maybe I should scream for help! Or maybe... Maybe I'm fine with this because this person seems really kind and attractive!"

"You know, if you tell that to someone who is supposedly in the middle of kidnapping you and the kidnapper is blinding you from behind, then that's not really credible because you have no way of knowing how the kidnapper looks like. Therefore, you can't tell if the kidnapper is attractive or not."

"Mhm, but I am pleasantly sure that he is! As a matter of fact, I will even allow him to kiss me if he so wants to..."

At first, I wasn't really expecting him to do it, but as he removed his hands from my eyes and rotated to my direction, our lips connected and I finally glanced upon you, as we clashed in a moment of pure romance.

Just like a few days, I wrapped my two arms around his neck and kept on kissing him as he did the same. Plus, I decided to go a little bit further and use my tongue yet perhaps the most exciting part is that he initially did this first which means that he's totally fine with it.

But, after a bit, Hyunda decided to disconnect our kiss in order to speak...

"You really like kissing, don't you, Arkalee?"

"I love kissing you, yes!"

"I see. I'm happy about that."

"I'm happy too!"

My gooooooooood, when are we getting married?! I can't wait! What's up with the wait!? When will I be able to give birth to your children? Ah, it's not just one, right?

It's got to be a whole family. I just need to show my kids to Ikkiri in order for her to realize that she's so goddamn useless and unnecessary in this world.

"Let's have a seat."

"Okay!"

Clinging to his left arm, I accompanied him to the middle bench that was located at the edge of the viewpoint. There, we gazed upon the lowly lifeforms otherwise known as the students as they needlessly enjoyed the display of events.

Speaking of events...

"Um, Hyunda, you are going to partake in the events today, correct? I was being nice to you, but today's the last day. I don't mean to be too persistent, but just get ten wins straight up, please."

Truth to be told, I have been going too easy on him the past few days regarding the events but that was just because he did give me a present. Which, by the way, even though I'm dying to know what it is, I haven't opened it.

Yes, I am reserving it because I went ahead and ruined the surprise like a damn idiot! So, I won't ruin it even further. But still, he needs to do the events today. I know he can do them!

However... Even though my words were with the best of intentions, Hyunda looked slightly mad while glaring back at me.

"Arkalee, do you mean to ruin our moment with a conversation about the exam?"

....!!

"N-No! God, no! I---"

Before I could seriously apologize any further, Hyunda placed his index finger on my lips thus stopping me from continuing on.

"Don't apologize so much. I know that wasn't your intention, Arkalee. Either way, how did it go? Be specific."

Mhm? Wait, what? Hyunda? You...

You mentioned how I was ruining our conversation but then you go out of your way to interrupt our potential romance, no, not potential, but our undeniable romance by asking me how it went?! I know what you are referring to! The task, but still!

Angry, I shrugged and looked away.

"I am not telling you... I'm hurt right now!"

I may love you so much, but seriously, so damn much and that's still not enough for you to know how inappropriate you are being right now?! Love me properly, please! I don't think it's much to ask!

"Why are you hurt, Arkalee?"

"Because you are being careless right now... I don't want to talk about the task that you gave me, instead, can't you just talk to me in a way that's not always about something else?!"

He's always doing this! And the worst part is that he thinks that I am fine with it! Usually, he starts off the conversation with a romantic stance but when he just doesn't care anymore, he tries and gets to what he wants to talk about.

No. No. No. And no!

That's not it! Our love can be so much more than just a few moments...

"But Arkalee, this is something that only we two know. This already is about us, isn't it?"

...

"Yes, that's true... But I'm talking about the context! The context of the conversation is really bland and if it isn't about the two of us then it's honestly not worth it..."

"I understand. You are someone with a deep passion. Others would usually interpret you as obsessive and repulsive, but that's not it. You are so much more, aren't you? Your love is so nurturing and profound that the majority just can't seemingly relate. However, don't think that I'm not aware. I know how offended you get when I build another topic. But, do you think I do it on purpose?"

"Wow, thank you so much... That really means a lot. I'll never forget those words."

I am recording this, surely. Just like every single one of our talks. Speaking of which, I need that footage where he pinned me down against that wall and savagely kissed me. Badly.

"But, Hyunda, even if you aren't doing it on purpose, please understand that nothing else matters."

"I get where you are coming from. But we have to divide the time here. There should be a time where we can have our romantic conversations and a time where I can talk about my own things, don't you think?"

.........?

That's really, but really, so stupid.

"No, not at all. I will discord here. I really believe that all that matters is you and I, Hyunda. You do know that I love you, right? I have actually implied it more times than I can count, so I hope that you are aware."

I also figured something out. What's the point in holding a confession if you are meant to be with someone either way? If that person is yours, then you don't need to hold a stupid confession.

"I appreciate your feelings and I will treasure them. But, Arkalee, you are being unjust right now. I do need your cooperation. Because, despite being a different topic, it holds relevance to me."

Why can't you just say you love me? Are you going to propose to me instead, at the end of the month? I know. I've been thinking about it a lot!

You want to meet my parents to ask their permission so we can get married and you are saving your words for that moment which is why I will not get mad right now.

However, um, if by then you don't actually say them then... Don't take it too personally but I might just threaten suicide. But, I know that you are amazing and that you will not let me down, love!

Nonetheless...

"Nope. Sorry. I think I want to preserve the topic of the conversation my way! By the way---"

I was going to ask him a question that I have been meaning to ask, but, shockingly, Hyunda started to get up from his seat, even though his left arm is linked to my arms, he nevertheless started to walk away while looking emotionless on the surface without saying anything back.

Worried and anxious, I matched his rhythm and tried to speak to him.

"H-Hyunda?! What's wrong!?"

"..."

Yet he didn't say anything. He just kept walking without looking at me. My heart then, felt like it was being cut down by a gigantic chainsaw endlessly as I witnessed the pieces crumbling down in my mind.

Feeling dreadful, I started to cling even further and adjoined my whole body to his back while attempting him to go any further.

"Wait! Wait! What's wrong!? Speak to me! Are you mad!? Was it because of what I said!? I'm sorry! I was just thinking about us! Don't be angry at me, please..."

Immediately feeling sad and lost, my subsequent tears once more started to ruin my makeup, but it couldn't be helped.

Just the thought of having to bear any possible moments where he is mad at me and just stops talking to me is damaging!

"Look, I know that I get demanding, but, please, just... Don't go..."

I also know that you might think of me as the biggest crybaby yet but all I do is for you and I am not sorry that my feelings come out the way I am. These tears right now, they are reserved for you alone, so please speak to me...

Don't leave me alone.

"Don't do that anymore. I will not speak to you ever again if you attempt to disobey me the next time."

"Alright, I got it! I'm all ears, I swear! So, let's just go back and take a seat once again, a-alright!?"

Don't scare me like that. You'll never speak to me again? Why would you say that?

Don't you know that you are triggering unknown feelings within me? I want you all to myself and if you say that you won't talk to me ever again then you will certainly talk to others!

Don't make me do something that will leave you uncomfortable, please.

It's your choice, so choose wisely, love.

"Before we do that. Even though you couldn't find me back then, I should still reward your efforts, right?"

While I am immensely flattered that he is suggesting something that I might just like very much, I am, nonetheless still supremely pissed off over the fact that I couldn't find him.

He also never specified exactly where he was and... Just a little suspicion, but back then, I couldn't help but notice that Sana's absence was overwhelmingly far too coincidental for my liking. Plus, the fact that my LOVE came back smelling like that?

I know that smell. No, I don't know whose smell it was from, but what I do know about it is that that's the smell of a wretch. In other words, someone who bathes herself in perfume in order to attract the attention of a man! Sana, I swear, if by some weird chance, you were with my love back then, then, then... I will end your life, bitch.

But, you are not that stupid, right?

I mean, you are aware that I love him and so, it's just illogical, nonsensical, dumb, stupid, idiotic and whatnot, to approach him in that way. So, you did not do it. In the end, let's assume that it was really a clerk.

"Arkalee."

Oh, oops. I got too distracted.

"Y-Yes?"

Of course, whenever I look into your mystic pure white eyes, they take me on a journey that calms all my emotions down as if to put them on an interlude that has no intention of ending.

"Do you want to take our relationship to the next equation?"

"Are you referring to the next step...!?"

"Yeah. Well, do you?"

"Yes! Yes!"

Happily, I started to dance around in the middle of the background as I exultantly reflected on my ethereal sudden happiness.

I wonder what's it gonna be, I wonder what's it gonna be!

"Let's develop trust for each other."

"Um... Don't we already trust each other though...?"

Sorta disappointed, love! I was thinking that you would just go ahead and claim me as your wife, or girlfriend, but no.

Trust? Sure, but we already have that, right?

"You don't exactly trust me, Arkalee."

"What!? That's not true!"

"Arkalee, if you actually trusted me in the first place me you would let me have my personal freedom. You have essentially no faith in me because you are afraid of letting go of me and that I might just talk to another girl in the process. You can't keep on living while feeling like that's going to happen. What if I decided to say to you that you are not allowed to speak to another boy other than me?"

Go ahead.

I'll do it. Not one single word will ever come out of my mouth. But, just what is this talk about faith, love?

Do you realize how faithful I actually am to you? I don't think you do. I mean, I want to see someone who can actually outdo me in terms of loyalty because I'm pretty fucking certain that such a person does not exist in the first place. I guess you don't realize how lucky you are for having someone as patient as me.

You said that I was impatient but I am supremely patient if we consider every circumstance in regard...

"Sure! I'll do it!"

"Yeah, you have no problem doing it... And I really appreciate that and I adore that beautiful loyalty of yours, but, for the record, you need to develop a wider sense of trust. Loyalty and trust are far too different and I feel like you don't recognize that. I tried to tell you that we should practice distance so you could get used to it but..."

But it failed miserably. Listen, listen, I really love you so damn much, but that distance thing almost made me have a heart attack.

"Hyunda, you don't have to worry! I will ALWAYS be there for you! So, let's just forget about this, okay?"

"No. Arkalee, if you don't start giving me my private space I will have to eliminate hours of our time."

?????????

"Why?!"

"My arguments are not working. You are ignoring the logic that I am reasoning with, so I will have to resort to drastic measures, it seems."

"Wait! Please don't..."

W-What does he mean by drastic measures?! Is he serious about eliminating hours?! What sort of nonsense is that!?

I don't want that!

"Hyunda, what are you thinking right now!? Tell me, please! I need to know as soon as possible!"

"Let's retake our seats then. It's not that hard to accept."

I am not sure about that. What the hell are you thinking right now?!

I can't even go back to my seat while walking properly because you are making me so anxious right now!

Even so... as I went back with Hyunda, he simply placed his two hands on my shoulders before speak to me.

"Arkalee. Don't cry all the time. You need to be stronger on the inside. Which is why I am going to make you emotionally strong. Depending on me is weakening you."

"No, it's really not!"

Damn it... Even as I say that these tears just won't stop getting in the way! My eyes are turning red at this point... Just having to wipe them every single time is so troublesome, but what's even more troublesome is the fact that you think that me depending on you is a sign of weakness.

No, that's wrong.

Before knowing you, I was really nothing. Unworthy of mentioning yet as I fell in love with you I found out so many new things about myself! New feelings! New avenues! So many things, so please don't say that...

It breaks my heart...

"It is. And I'm not saying this because I don't like you depending on me. I don't mind that and I can come to love that if you prefer. However, I do believe that you also matter respectively. I am treating your emotions badly, so I will fix that small issue. I said that we had to practice trust, right? Yet, how do we do that?"

"Please, just..."

Don't say it, don't say it...

"We should start talking more actively with other people."

".................."

Great. No, really. So great. I mean, why do I even bother putting makeup at this point? It's plainly stupid since I am forced to have emotional meltdowns because my future husband is a natural cold-blooded sociopath and even though I have infinite love to offer, his words of wisdom are 'We should start talking more actively with other people.'.

Other.

O-T-H-E-R.

Just stop already. I only want you. Others can die for all I care.

But... Even if I argue back, he'll just resort to his cold-blooded measures, which is why...

"Hyunda... Those drastic measures... What were they?"

"I already briefly mentioned it. It's just a single measure, not measures, so relax."

I cannot relax when you are putting it like that.

"Arkalee, if you are unwilling to listen to reason, I will start eliminating hours. What does this mean? It means that in those specific hours, it will be as if you don't exist and I will not exist for you too."

"Hmmm!? Hm?! What?! How can you suggest that!? Are you insane?! I will kill myself right now! I will literally, but LITERALLY, throw myself from down this viewpoint if you don't take those words back right now!"

As I said those suicidal words, I stopped desperately clinging to his arm and placed my entire vessel on the thin balcony that lied on the grim edge of the viewpoint.

"Don't do that. You know that's not what you want."

"I know that! But, you... Look, I really love you, you know?!"

"I do know that."

Is it impossible for him to change his cold-blooded voice tone and just sound a little worried?! I am at the edge of this damn viewpoint and I could fall any second yet you are simply relaxed there without giving a single care...!

"You know, it's not as if I don't share the same feeling, Arkalee. Yes, I also feel the same way. So, stop being melodramatic and let me resume my argument. My time is running out right now. And so is my patience. Or, do you want to---"

"O-Okay, let's continue...!"

So you do feel the same way! Okay. Haha, my depression is all gone now. Geez, Hyunda, why didn't you just say that?

I wouldn't have to pretend that I would be trying to kill myself. I will never kill myself, realistically. If you breathe, I breathe. If you don't, I don't. Simple.

Ultimately, I did go back to the bench and sat by his side, once again, thus allowing him to speak.

"On second thought, maybe that's a bad idea. If we love each other, why should we be away?"

"So you do understand!! Finally! I have been trying to get my point across so many times already! You, at last, noticed! Ah, I really love you so much! It's fine to say it now, right? I love you, love you, love you! You don't think I'm weird right!? I mean, this is normal to me, so, haha..."

Ahhhhhh, it feels so good to finally say it! Now, I don't have to hide it anymore...

It's all just a matter of time, but it happened faster than expected! All because of you, Hyunda. I have to thank you for existing in the same timeline as me. I could be with someone completely boring in a relationship and I would never have gotten the joy to know what a truly amazing person really is like!

"I don't think you are weird, but hear me out. It's unrealistic to be this close all the time."

"Hyunda, I don't think so... Hear me out, please. If we stay close to each other, all the time, then we can really just stay together. It's actually this simple! What's there to think about!?"

"That's not it, Arkalee. I need to interact with others. I am not saying that I don't like to interact with you, as a matter of fact, I do love it. But, frankly, you are far too clingy. And that needs to stop. I need my personal space, which is considered my privacy. A place where you are not allowed to be in."

Frankly, frankly... I...

Just... don't understand that.

"Sweetie, isn't your privacy mine too? Aren't I the only person that's allowed to know about your private matters? I think that makes the most sense."

"Arkalee, that's not how privacy works. Privacy belongs to one individual only. Otherwise, privacy would not exist."

Who the fuck created that worthless concept? If I ever meet you, I will murder your whole family.

"Um, but--"

"No buts. You are not allowed in. Even if I love you. However, I don't want you to feel like I'm restricting you. You need to be with other people. Make more friends, so to say. And yes, I just said friends. I do realize that I stand on higher ground compared to others but that's precisely why you need to expand your horizons. Because I already am far more important to you. Same with you. Physical closure will not increase our bond, Arkalee. It will make us dependent and that's contradictory. This is why, effectively from April 2nd, you will have to stay away at least one hour away from me during active hours. And I want you, in that one hour, to approach others and make friends."

That is ridiculous.

"I d---"

But, before I could fully rant, Hyunda yet again placed his index finger on my lips while closing his face on me saying cold-hearted monochrome words.

"It will be this way. It's for your own safety. There's also a side bonus here. If you do this every day, from April 2nd onwards, then, once per week, I will let you sleep in my room."

...........!!!!!

"You serious?! I mean, are you really, really serious right now?!"

"I am. However, you have to actually do the latter. I will know if you are being absent over that hour while attempting to approach others. In case you disobey me, it's all over. You do realize that I am doing this for your own good, right? Because I care for you, right? Don't think that I am doing this in order to make us grow distant."

Although I was trying to capture his important words just now, my gaze completely remained on his face as he spoke those words yet simultaneously, I, kept on wondering about just one major detail.

If we do sleep in the same room, then the chances of we having sex are... tremendous! Plus, once per week?! That's four times a month! Ahhhh, this is too good to miss out on!

Thus, I clasped both my hands and formed a huge bright smile as I replied back to the love of my life.

"Okay! I am convinced! I will do it! But it's a promise! Also, since you said you love me, we are boyfriend and girlfriend now, right!?"

"Don't let anyone know. This is something that belongs to us only. Others don't matter to you, do they?"

"No, not at all!"

I knew it, I knew it! We think so much alike! You were stubborn about my point of view but you ultimately agreed to it, too!

Mhm... I'm feeling electric today.

"Hey, Hyunda! Do you want to cuddle?! Since we are a couple now, we should start acting like one! I mean, we have kissed each other quite a few times already, so..."

Nobody's here, sooooo... I don't see the reason as to why we can't just act like a couple.

We could also just create a kid here if you are up to the task.

"Arkalee, control yourself. Now that this argument is done, I'll move on to the important issue, since this took quite a while. How did it go?"

Back to where we started...

Well then, I'll just---"

"Don't even think about arguing back."

"I-I know! I wouldn't do that, hahaha..."

Busted...

Well... I might as well...

"I did manage to swap her phone with the one you gave me. You somehow knew her phone model..."

"Arkalee, with all of our conversations, her phone model was already knowledgable to me because she showed us during the conversation what it looked like."

By the way, this 'she' is no other than Sana.

Minutes ago, more than a few at this point, I texted Sana saying that I needed to meet up with her as I had a favor to ask and thus, I gave her the location and then, secretly, I did manage to snatch her phone away subsequently when she was in the middle of having a conversation.

Hyunda had told me to do exactly that and that I couldn't get caught so I had to be discreet about it. The process was deeper than that as it involved Sana going to the bathroom and while I pretended to bump into her, I made her phone fall off her skirt's pocket while quickly retrieving it and when she got back up, I apologized and gave her the phone that Hyunda had given me in the morning, which was from the exact same model.

Shortly after, I left the scene, as Hyunda further instructed, I only really left when Daniel, somehow had arrived at the exact same location and he started to talk with Sana on sight, which kept her busy.

Perhaps the hardest part was catching a glimpse of Sana's phone code, but I did catch a glimpse which enabled me to unlock her phone and...

"So, I did as you said. At that exact time, at 8:10 am, through Sana's phone, I did text Yulia that location that you asked me to deliver. That was it, right?"

"Yes, Arkalee. Thank you. I will be needing you a lot today, so I hope you are up to the task."

"I am! You can count on me, love!"

"By the way, what's the time?"

Upon hearing his request, I took a short notice of the time, which was...

"8:45 am. Why...?"

Oddly enough, a rare expression that almost never comes out of Hyunda is a smile. I do believe it's extremely rare to see him smile and abandon his monochrome facial expression.

However, this time, it was not a smile, but a super rare malicious grin where even his hidden tooth fangs showed up in the mixture.

"Now then... How will you react, I wonder."

8:45 am.

On my way to meet up with Sana, on the external block near block D, I witnessed the block overflowing with students, as the queues were starting to reach the maximum capacity of students per event. Seeing that sight did not surprise me at all, in fact, it reminded me that this exam was a real pure competition between students but most importantly, for us!

If Sana and I are together in an event then it will be so much fun! I am sure!

So, given that thought, possibility, and assumption, why am I, as I walk into the block, witnessing my best friend and my boyfriend, who is supposedly with Kawahara and the rest right now, talking to each other?

Nevertheless, despite my inner skepticism, I approached Sana and Daniel as I watched them talk in the side lines of the queue.

"Yulia...?"

For some strange reason, Sana looked at me with massive doubt on her face, almost as if she wasn't aware of the fact that she had texted me and essentially called me out here, but, nonetheless, I kept a straight posture.

"Hi! I'm here as you said in our messages!"

"Messages...? What are you talking about?"

.................

"Um... You did text me to meet up here, right, Sana?"

Calm down. Calm down. Don't think about it. There's just no way that---

"No... I didn't..."

I am trying to not react in an exaggerated way, even though my boyfriend has not spoken a single line yet and my best friend is concretely lying to me but I must say...

It's getting somewhat hard to keep this posture up.