A bad beginning of the day

It's been two weeks since that talk happened. During the breaks, my relationship with lonely-kun and stalker-kun has taken roots. We haven't talked about controversial subjects since that day, but we've shared pleasant, even quiet, afternoons. However, there's one thing that's bothered me all the time; my relationship with Kiyotaka-kun. It's supernatural and unthinkable under any logic that you'd hate me. Besides, it's frightening to be caught up in it, the way you look at others. Your hatred is imperceptible, and this makes it unpredictable.

What will you do behind my back, when I'm not around? I admit I'm afraid to think about it. And that fear comes from my lack of information. Therefore, I have decided to talk to him today.

The bell just rang. It's the last break of the day. Everyone's mind is tired, especially his mind, because he is a student who listens attentively to the teacher's presentation. He is sitting in the seat marked with his name, the last one by the window. His head is resting on one of his hands as he looks at the sky. Perhaps he is thinking of something.

Does he still want friends like in the novel, or am I in a UA, and his character is OoC?

I'm going to find out it today!

I slowly walked over and took a chair from the writing in front of him. Next to him, Horikita is reading a book, as usual. When I approached, she looked at me curiously; possibly she thought I wanted to talk to her.

Don't be so spoiled!

Concentrate, concentrate.

I suppose I should be the first to say something, since he is distracted, although surely he has already noticed my presence and is feigning ignorance. His character is very complex. He behaves like an incompetent in front of people, but privately he strategizes against others to... stay in school and experience a quiet life? I thought so at first, but that's only half the truth.

"What is it before human reason?" He said.

He didn't look at me when he did it. Did you tell Horikita? No; in the first volume, he doesn't have philosophical conversations with anyone. I am the receiver of his message.

"Ignorance" I answered, and Horikita nodded.

"No. Ignorance is not first of all, but always. It never ceases to be, and it is why you are here."

"Why did you come to this school?"

"The answer is embarrassing, but I'll tell you, I want to make friends, I want to have friends..."

He looked sideways at Horikita.

"We could be Fri..."

"It's going to rain soon, I'm going to buy something first"

His face showed no expression, but the message above his head worsened. Now it said: Deadly, indelible hatred.

That's a bummer!

My face was sullen, and I heard a snort beside me. Horikita had a sadistic expression. This is going to be fun.

"You couldn't be friends with the one who wants friends. Little poor"

"Are you jealous because I wanted to talk to him and not you?"

"Your delusions have reached that threshold. I'm amazed at the height of your fantasies.

"It's funny you should talk about fantasies. Have you thought about me lately? The cunning hero who saved the rich girl on the bus."

"Oh! You liked me and you want the feeling to be mutual. Unfortunately for you, your strategies suck."

"Do you want me to improve my strategies? You're anxious to be by my side, I know it because it's obvious."

"I like to be alone. I told you the first day, I don't need your help."

"and I didn't offer it, so why are you trying so hard to refuse it? Maybe there's someone?"

"I... don't need you."

He's already met his brother. Interesting. I put my seat next to his to take advantage of his fragility. As long as your brother is in the conversation, it will be easier.

"I can help you."

"I can do it alone."

"What can you do alone?"

With her hand, she grabbed my shirt collar tightly. She didn't draw me to her or push me, she just squeezed it while watched without reading the open pages of her book. Her eyes were afraid. I put my hand over her hand gently. She then raised her head.

"I can help you."

"I don't want your pity!"

He ran out and cried, and I hit her desk in anger.

Everything went wrong today!

But I'm going to be patient Horikita, I'm going to wait for you as long as it is necessary. You'll come today or tomorrow, it doesn't matter. And when you do it, I'll give you the hardest assignment, so I can put up with these tantrums for now.