Mygo, are you all yanderes?

"Ah."

Toyokawa Shoko opened her eyes and looked straight at Wakaba Mutsu.

But her eyes were unfocused, not as if she were looking at Wakaba Mutsu, but as if she were lost in some kind of memory.

A serene and melancholic smile appeared on her lips.

"I really want to see him, every minute, every second, every moment."

"But no matter what, Toyokawa Shoko will never learn to grow up."

"My actions, my words, everything I do will only hurt other people."

"My getting close to him will only hurt him."

"Although I really hope I can be happy—I hope he can be happy even more than that."

"So I won't go near him anymore."

After saying this, Toyokawa Shoko turned around and faced the side where Wakaba Mutsu wasn't.

"...Xiang, you won't get in my way, right?"

"……Will not."

As Wakaba Mutsu looked at Toyokawa Shoko's back, a strange light flashed in his scarlet eyes.

It's a bit rude to say that, but she was extremely jealous of Toyokawa Shoko.

Or rather, she was equally jealous of everyone.

Almost everyone had a more profound connection with Kusano Akira than she did with their so-called 'fate'.

Everyone else can easily get the opportunities she tries so hard to obtain.

Especially for Toyokawa Shoko, no matter what she does, fate will always connect her with Kusano Akira.

Even though Wakaba Mutsumi thought he had kept it a secret enough while in the basement, Toyokawa Shoko's unreasonable fate still managed to discover Kusano Akira's location.

So no matter how sincere Toyokawa Shoko's words may be, Wakaba Mutsu wouldn't really believe that Toyokawa Shoko was just gone.

Fate will forever link her with Kusano Akira.

As for Toyokawa Shoko's statement that it wouldn't hinder her, she didn't believe it at all.

If Toyokawa Shoko truly wanted Kusano Akira to be happy, then she would absolutely not be unwarranted about Wakaba Mutsumi, who was an 'unstable variable'.

If she is certain that Wakaba Mutsumi will not resort to extreme measures against Kusano Akira, she may not interfere.

However, Ruoye Mu knew himself clearly.

She was indeed the kind of person that Toyokawa Shoko feared the most.

If her plan to win over Kusano Akira fails, she will definitely resort to extreme measures.

Therefore, she wouldn't believe Toyokawa Shoko.

Toyokawa Shoko also knew perfectly well that Wakaba Mutsu wouldn't believe her.

This is what is called a "half-body," someone who knows the other best.

Volume 1: Chapter 26 (Twenty-Five) - Reencounter with Toyokawa Shoko

After lunch break begins.

Shoko Toyokawa, holding the doll-like figure of Mutsumi Wakaba, walked to Akira Kusano's classroom door.

Looking at the door she was used to seeing, Toyokawa Shoko took two deep breaths, but ultimately couldn't muster the courage to go in.

She's still terrified of Takamatsu Den.

Although her memories of the future are not fully integrated, and many parts are still vaguely remembered.

But she remembered the parts about Takamatsu Akari very clearly, so clearly that it even troubled Toyokawa Shoko.

Even though Takamatsu Tama still acts like that cute animal girl, once a terrible impression is formed, it cannot be erased.

And so, Toyokawa Shoko kept pacing back and forth in front of Kusano Akira's office, occasionally glancing inside.

"Um... excuse me, is there anything I can help you with?"

Seeing Toyokawa Shoko's furtive movements, Xiao Lü approached her and said with some concern.

"Ah, sorry."

Toyokawa Shoko realized that her behavior seemed inappropriate and quietly apologized to Midori.

"Actually, it's like this. Your classmate Kusano left this in the infirmary, and I've come to return it."

Toyokawa Shoko held up the Wakaba Mutsu doll and gestured to Midori.

"Could you please take this to Kusano-kun's seat for me?"

"Yeah, okay."

Little Green nodded and took the doll.

Xiao Lü looked down at the doll, her face filled with an indescribable expression.

That's a really scary doll! So, does Kusano-san like this kind of thing? ′)←×○∷≡

Is this what chuunibyou's aesthetic sense is like?

【…】

Another one complaining about my looks.

"Also, if possible, don't tell Kusano that I brought it back. If he asks, just say you found it by accident."

"Ah, okay."

"Then I'll leave it to you. I have something to do, so I'll take my leave now."

Toyokawa Shoko bowed to Xiao Lü and turned to walk towards the cafeteria.

I didn't eat anything after I finished work last night.

This morning, I was so overwhelmed by memories and emotions that I had no energy to prepare breakfast.

They didn't even drink a drop of water.

My bastard father is completely unreliable; he even fainted in the classroom this morning.

In other words, she hasn't had a drop of water since last night, and if she doesn't eat something soon, she really won't be able to hold on.

I took advantage of the mealtime to think about what to do next.

On the one hand, he had to distance himself from all his friends, and on the other hand, he had to protect Kusano Akira's life.

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

the other side.

Kusano Akira sighed and returned to the classroom.

Ever since he formed the band, he's been surrounded by unpleasant things.

Who would have thought that the doll would escape from his hands after just one visit to the infirmary?

He didn't even have time to go to class in his search for the baby; instead, he searched all over the campus.

During that time, he was even mistaken for a student skipping class by a patrolling teacher, who arrested him and gave him a severe scolding.

Although he managed to persuade the retired teacher not to go to the homeroom teacher with all sorts of kind words, he was still required to write a 2,000-word self-criticism.

I finally escaped the old teacher's nagging only to realize that it was already lunchtime.

With so many people, finding a doll is like finding a needle in a haystack.

Left with no other choice, Kusano Akira could only return to the classroom to wait for the time being.

I hope we don't see any news tomorrow about some up-and-coming actress getting stuck with a human head balloon because of a relationship issue.

"Huh? Ah, Kusano-kun."

Kusano Akira had just stepped into the classroom when Midori called him to a stop.

"Kusano-kun, this is yours, right? Here you go."

Little Green took out the doll and handed it to Kusano Akira.

"? It's definitely mine. Where did you get it from?"

Akira Hachikusano looked at the doll in his hands with a strange expression.

He never expected that this thing would actually come back into his hands.

Could it be that this isn't something from a horror comic, but rather something like the 'arrow' from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?

However, now that he's back, he's not going to let that thing get away again.

Kusano Akira unzipped his backpack, stuffed the doll inside, and then tucked it into his desk to make sure it wouldn't escape.

He was too careless before; he won't be so careless this time.

"I got it from a classmate with blue pigtails."

Xiao Lü forgot her promise to Toyokawa Shoko in the blink of an eye and blurted it out.

"Oh, it's Toyokawa-kun. So you're still in the infirmary..."

Kusano Akira muttered something, then got up and walked outside.

"Wait, Kusano-kun, I have something I want to ask you."

Little Green stood in front of Kusano Akira first, spreading her arms to block his way.

"Oh, sure."

"Ahem, what I wanted to ask was..."

Little Green coughed twice in a mocking manner, deliberately looking fierce at Kusano Akira.

"Kusano-kun, what's your relationship with that blue-haired classmate? You haven't done anything to betray Aine, have you?"

"……what?"

Kusano Akira was dumbfounded.

"Wait, what do you mean I'm sorry to Aine? We're not in that kind of relationship."

Kusano Akira quickly corrected Midori's mistake.

Although there was an ambiguous relationship at one point, there was absolutely no possibility of anything developing between him and Chihaya Aine.

"Kusano-kun, being a scumbag is bad!"

"I saw everything you did this morning!"

A gossip-loving glint ignited in Xiao Lü's eyes, and she clenched her fists with great excitement.

"Although I couldn't see the whole thing because of the angle, you two were so close this morning, you must have kissed, right, right!"

"……No."

Kusano Akira subtly shifted his gaze to the ceiling.

"Huh?! You don't have it?"

Xiao Lü said disappointedly, as if the enthusiasm she had been burning had been doused with cold water.

"Hmph, I told you, Little Lamp is the real god."

An arrogant voice came from the side. Xiao Hong stood next to Xiao Lü, supported her back with one hand, and made a clicking sound, as if she felt sorry for her friend.

"It's 1-0 now. It really is Xiaodeng who's the best..."

"I have no such relationship with the lamp."

Kusano Akira interrupted Koko.

"There aren't any small lights either?!"

"It's a 1-1 tie now!"

"Why do I have to have that kind of relationship with Akari or Aine? Can't we just be friends?"

Kusano Akira sighed again.