Ch. 4 - I woke up like this.

* SFX : Phone notifications. *

"Hmm..*groans*.."

I struggle to open my eyes and my body feels so tired, I roll over my bed and look around. The room is a bit brighter than usual, I look at the window and it makes my eyes squint.

" Its so bright already..."

I hastily grab my phone, and I realize its already 10 am. My eyes widened as a get off my bed and quickly go to my closet to change clothes.

I rang my phone and called Kazou to see how the kitchen is doing, I hope I can get there in time.

As I recklessly put on my pants I accidentally got my finger stuck in the zipper.

Akagi : "Ah! dammit..come on, Kazuo pick up the phone."

Kazuo : "Hello, hello? Akagi? whats up?"

Akagi : "Kazuo! how's everything going? can you manage?"

Kazuo : "Manage what?"

Akagi : "The kitchen! can you hold on untill I arrive there?

I put on my socks and made sure I got everything, I was about to exit the door untill he replied...

"But we dont have work today."

I suddenly pause and got silent.

"Its our montly day off, remember?"

"Ah-ah oh! is that s-s-s-so?"

I stutter while speaking.

Kazuo : *Laughs* "Yeah it is! did you woke up thinking your late again?"

"Yes, I just did."

I replied embarrassing.

"Well I gotta keep going now, im on my way to my next class."

"Okay, sorry to bother you, good luck on your studies."

"You dont bother me at all~ Over and out!"

"Thanks, over and out."

I put down my phone, I threw my coat on the table and I sat down in frustration. I would have been hastily running onto something without knowing there is no where to go to.

Kazuo's lucky to spend his day off like that, how sweet. Kazuo's has a girlfriend, Ryota and Haruna are dating, and recently Chinatsu started going out with someone, I think in our entire group im the only single one left. But its fun being single, you dont need to worry about someone and you got everything for yourself, I dont need to consult someone with my decisions. Im free and can do anything at will.

I turn on the TV and make myself coffee, I lift the pilloe on the coach and pull out my snacks I've been hiding there. I try not to look at my phone, as its a healthy choice not to use your phone 1 hour after you woke up.

I just watched afternoon shows, completely oblivious to how many notifications and messages I received on my phone.

I took a shower first before going back down and check my phone.

I haven't been in Idol online yesterday and half day today. Lets see if there's anything interesting happening.

I open the game and play on the couch, I see some new notifications and some messages, its from Airi. I opened it up and saw the chat box filled with our talks, the time stamp says it was last night. I get the feeling of confusion as I try to trace back what I did and said last night. I scroll back and read all of it.

* Last night *

Airi : "...So I followed your advice last time and everything really work out, I thought I was done but by showing them that I have made my point they just kinda leave me alone.

Akagi : "..Oh~ thats good to hear."

Airi : "And because of it I met new people and they kinda suffer the same, and now they cling and look up to me for inspiration. Thank you for making me realize I was being used."

Akagi : "Hey, its no problem~ every time you need me, im here."

I said out of confidence.

Airi : "You know it was always nice to talk to you about these kinds of things, I feel better and its nice to have someone like you."

Akagi : "Is that so? hehehe, thanks~"

Airi : "You weren't online yesterday, did something happen?"

Akagi : "I was just busy with something, why?"

Airi : "I have something to ask you, its a bit sudden but, if its okay with you. Can I marry you in the game?"

Akagi : "Sure you can, why not?"

I was that this is just an in-game relationship and its not anything official. And I couldn't think straight that time.

Airi : "Really? okay! lets get married now!"

Akagi : "I would stay with you forever, ehehehe."

* Current day *

"Aaaahh! I got married to her last night?! I even says these kind of things! how can I say those words without thinking or how come I cant remember it?!"

My heart is starting beat faster and faster, I constantly keep looking at it over and over again, I look at my in-game profile and I saw our avatars holding each other wearing a golden ring.

"Oh my goodness...how did this happen?"

I was overthinking for a little bit, then when I realize what I first said when I play the game, people do this for in-game benefits. This idea calms me down.

"Who would search for love in games like this?"

I said to myself, I think this is fairly normal and its nothing to worry about. I take a sip of my coffee and relax.

*Beep*

"Hello! darling~ how are you today?"

*Intense drinking noises*

"Well, I guess this is how it turns out to be."

"Hello, dear~ Im doing fine today, how about you?"

I just try to play along, I dont wanna be rude.

"Glad to hear it! Im doing great~" She replied instantly.

"So darling, what are you doing now?" She ask.

"Im not doing anything, im just sitting in the living room." I replied.

There was a moment of silence for a few minutes, I check my in-game romance tree and collected some rewards while I was waiting for her to reply.

Airi : "Then, can you dance with me?"

Akagi : "But its not rank time yet."

Airi : "I know, but lets just have a match, just you and me."

I didn't know what I feel about this, but im sure she wants some time with me, and I get in-rewards for doing dance matches as well, so why not?

"Alright, invite me in."

*Beep*

- Airi invites you to dance. - Y/N?

I click yes and wait for the loading screen to finish.

We dance together playing all 4 different modes, we've been dancing in the game together for like 3 hours, she also teach me some other features in the game that I dont know.

Airi : "Darling, come here!"

Akagi : "What is it?:

- System : Airi use "Kiss" on AkagiSenpai. -

"Oh, you can do that?"

Her game character nods with a smiley face on top.

"Thanks for being with me today." She said.

"Your welcome, thanks for your time as well."

We talk for a little bit more before I exited the game.

I look outside and the sun is already setting, I kind spend my whole day sleeping and playing games. I use prepare myself a healthy meal and bathe.

I head towards the kitchen and started cooking, I turn on the TV and eat on the dining room, I sat down and felt something on my back, I accidentally sat on my coat. I look around and saw some of my clothes just lying around, I should really clean next time. I pick them up first and separate the laundry to "Still okay" clothes that I might wear later or tomorrow.

After all of that and when I came freshly out of the bath, I went to my desk and decided what to draw next. I really cant think properly especially when I think of the game, makes me more curious about her.

Kinda makes me feel like I should know her more, I should really ask too why she married me so soon, I know she can divorce me, but my curiosity demands some answers even though I dont have much use of it.

I drop my pencil for now, grab my phone and lay down at my bed.