Have you ever heard of Polaris? most people normally would respond with an astrological sign. Yes, to put it simply POLARIS in this world is a special person, you could even call him a HERO. He's the one who cut the darkness with his light, he'll open a path for humanity who lost inside the darkness, just like a star that shines so bright in the night. Within despair, he'll struggle till the end.
It was April, the second day of a new term of school. A season of falling cherry blossom, and within that peaceful days, there's one boy who looks like the same as the others. He was Masahiro Haruhiko while he was looking at the blackboard where the teacher talking is. The smell of chalk, the scenery of people who are doing sport outside that's visible by the windows on the class.
(It's so peaceful.)
And that's how Masahiro spend his everyday life, without any eventful things going on around him, its already time for the student to go home.
"Yo, Haruhiko."
And within these everyday lives he spent, there's someone who called out to her. someone, he can call a friend.
"Ah, Asahi. What's up?"
Asahi Akito, a classmate of Masahiro. He had a brown hair with a brown eye as well, and his height is about 170cm, he's a typical high school boy you can see anywhere.
"Did u know? There's a weird cult around, I believe it's called Polaris Cult. They said that a new Polaris will be born soon."
"What's that? Ridiculous, if I recall Polaris is a legend about 3000 years ago? and I heard the last one proclaimed himself as the last one because he already cut down the darkness or whatsoever it is, what's more, I heard the culprit of this ridiculous cult is already caught by the police."
"Ehemmm."
Asahi smiled as if the conversation is going on an interesting way.
"Doesn't that made it even more interesting?"
(Weird person)
Masahiro thought in his heart. This is Asahi, he got all fired up because some random issue he heard around. Well a weird, but because he's a weird Masahiro got a bit interested in Asahi.
"Which part is the interesting part? for me, this uneventful everyday life is good enough already though."
"Hey Haruhiko, do u really never think of something like 'I wish this world can get a little more bit interesting' or something like that?"
"Mm? Not particularly."
"Tch, what a boring guy."
For a while, there's silence between them. Currently, they're walking together to the station because they have the same destination.
"Maybe, I have that kind of thought too."
For Masahiro, this kind of life is the same as a bird in a cage, all they did every day is the same. Sleep, eat, school, and study.
(Does the world become like this ever since the Polaris guy cut down the darkness?)
In this world, where the adults have to wake up every morning to go work doing the same thing, and go back in the night just to sleep. And this kind of lifestyle is boring for Masahiro, but somehow he deceived himself by telling "This is fine".
"Heee. I thought you actually never think of it before."
Of course, Masahiro would think of it, no... most of the people maybe somehow along the way have a similar thought too. It'd be nice if the world becomes a bit more interesting place or something like that. But, in the end, all they actually do is thinking and wishing on it. They didn't have the courage to take the first step toward the interesting way of life they wished for. Why? of course they have their own safety zone, and they didn't want to take on the risk. But, for Masahiro, he's trying to accept this world and just spend day by day doing his best.
"Enough of this conversation. What'll you do for dinner?"
"What's this all of sudden? Maybe a cup noodle or something."
For Masahiro who lives alone, cup noodles will do when he's a bit lazy. Of course, he can cook, its a minimum knowledge for someone who lives by himself. But, he decided to eat cup noodles because of this month allowance haven't come, he has to endure it until then.
"Is that so?"
Asahi smile, his face is a face of someone who's planning something from behind. And his smile somehow gives a chill to Masahiro.
"What are you planning?"
"Well, look forward to it."
***
"Good afternoon Haruhiko-kun, I came by because I heard you're not feeling well from Asahi-san so maybe should I make dinner for you, or so I think."
Speechless, due to unexpected visit Masahiro made a super surprised face. Well, most of the high school boy will have this kind of reaction when their school Madonna came by and said something that he'll cook dinner for him.
It was Yui Hanazawa, this girl have a cute face that won't lose to an idol. Anyone will understand once they see her cute face with her big eyes, on that small face. Her body proportion is at the best that you could call it a divine proportion. She has brown eyes and a deep black hair who'll attract any boys who look at her.
Realizing that this was Asahi plan all along, Masahiro despises and at the same time thanking him because of this unexpected event. But judging from his information collecting and his prediction from the information he collects himself is somehow made Masahiro have an image of Asahi as a strategist of some dangerous organization. But, he shrugged his shoulder thinking there's no way that can be true.
"Come in, Hanazawa-san."
"Then, pardon me."
So they headed to the living room, where the kitchen and table for eating purpose are there. And so without waiting any longer, Yui start to cook dinner while Masahiro turned on the tv switch. But, every channel is talking about people who claimed himself as the Polaris all around the world. Normally no channel would take this kind of topic but, looking at the activity and the influence of Polaris sect made the media think it was worth showing.
"Is it about Polaris stuff, Haruhiko-kun?"
"Yeah.. it seems like this trouble had become a worldwide problem."
"Yeah, I heard those people from the sect found a stone-like thing which can prove that the Polaris soon will be born, and realizing that the stone is a real deal they used that stone to increase their member. And I heard someone from the underworld who have a influence that's big enough to even move a country has officially become its sponsor."
"Stone? But how can that prove it?"
"Well, I don't know that much."
Where did you get all this information is what Masahiro wanted to ask but, the image of a certain someone popped inside his mind so he decided to stop asking. And instead of that question, Masahiro ask Yui a different question.
"In the first place, what's Polaris?"
"It's said that he was a Hero among the Heroes. With his Holy Sword, and his trusted comrades he cut down the darkness and lead the humanity to the right way."
"I see, Holy sword and trusted comrade, 'huh?"
Masahiro would like to continue the conversation but, something that smells so good is thickening around in the room, which made his stomach started to growl. And at the same time, Yui said,
"Haruhiko-kun, Dinner is ready."
Hearing that, Masahiro replied with "Yes." and walk toward to the table where all the food is lined up. And with a glance, Masahiro could tell that this food is delicious. But, there's something that attracts him more than the food, well it was Yui who was in the apron. It was something fresh for Masahiro... no, it was fresh for any other high school boys who look at it. Charmed by Yui, he tried to focus on the food he's about to eat.
(What's this feeling. Well, I think it's not something like Love or something that way.)
Is what Masahiro thought, but he shook his head thinking that any other high school boys who're inside this situation where their school Madonna is using an apron in their house while cook dinner for them will have the same thought as him.
So, Masahiro sits on the chair. And at that time, Yui sat next to Masahiro as if she was waiting to see where'll Masahiro sit. Not minding that, Masahiro says his gratitude toward the food.
"Thanks for the food."
And, Masahiro took a bowl of rice on his right hand and use his other hand to eat the other food. (Delicious!) is his honest thought about the food he's eating right now. And, even though he already decided to not thinking much about this situation, he still thinks about this situation.
(What's this situation, the Madonna of our school is in my house and sitting next to me eating the dinner she made herself.)
"How is it?"
Fidgeting, Yui's voice somehow shaking in embarrassment. She's looking at Masahiro with a slightly blushing face while asking for his opinion of the food. (Don't think about it.) that was what Masahiro keep telling himself after seeing Yui's blushing face.
"It's really good. I bet you'll become a great wife."
Masahiro said it with a wryly smile.
(I know this is just a misunderstanding on my side.. But, I wish it wasn't a misunderstanding. But even if it's just a misunderstanding on my side, please made this understanding as a middle so I can get closer to her. I want her as my wife.)
Masahiro's already fallen for Yui. It was at the level where Masahiro think he wants Yui as his wife. And at that moment another unexpected attack is coming,
"It'd be nice if I could become your wife."
"Uguhuuu *cough*cough."
Yui said it with a super red blushing face, even Masahiro could see it redness on her ear. However, Masahiro couldn't see his eyes because of her bangs that are in the way.
". . ."
(What are you? An esper?)
As if Yui could see through his memories, Yui mercilessly attack Masahiro who keeps telling himself to not thinking of it. But the misunderstanding part of Masahiro thought seemed like's not a misunderstanding by the time he looks at Yui's face.
In a situation that's killing him slowly yet surely. He thinks he needs to answer her feelings as a man. And of course, Masahiro know that confessing one feeling's not an easy task. Not that he knows how it feels but, just somehow he got it. Realizing that this life-threatening situation will continue if he didn't do something, he spits out what is in his mind.
"Then... Shall we go out?... No, not that, please go out with me."
Masahiro said it with a super embarrassed face that his eyes start to wander around. As if his hitpoint has reached 1% he could clearly hear his heartbeat. He even prepared himself for the worst scenario where Yui said something like "It's a joke," or "got you," as if all of this was a prank.
But, hearing what Masahiro said, Yui lift up her head looking at the super embarrassed Masahiro. And at the same time, Masahiro realized that Yui is looking at him, and at that moment their eyes met. And at that moment, Masahiro's heart is stolen once again, and this time Masahiro's aware of it. That he's in love with Yui. On another side, Yui bit her lips as if she tried to hold his tears, and with a smile Yui said,
"Yes, with pleasures."
A feeling that Masahiro didn't recognize is somehow boiling inside his heart seeing Yui's determination and her reaction where the sincerity is really reached his heart. Falsehood? There's no such thing in her eyes, all her eye's reflecting was a sincerity of her feelings without any make-up, anyone who sees Yui's expression right now will be able to tell that much.
Realized what Yui's expression means, Masahiro made a vow inside his heart it was a vow so that he'll become a man that Yui can be proud of, and to protect her with all of him.
"I'm glad."
It was Yui who said it, with a tear that's about to burst on her eyes. But her tears are not a sad tear, it was a tear full of happiness. Her face is the face of someone who's happy and relieved at the same time.
"What's wrong. Hanazawa-san?"
Wiping off her tears with her sleeve, She smiled with a face that's saying 'it's nothing,' not long after that, She said.
"No.. I'm just so happy that the tears are falling down on its own."
"I see."
It was a refreshing scene, where the newborn couple is having a fun time with each other... but, as if killing the mood *Growlll, Masahiro's stomach is starving for food.
"Aaaaa... I'm sorry Haruhiko-kun... even though we're in the middle of dinner... Really I'm sorry."
Apologizing, Yui's slightly bowed her head.
"It's fine. And let's stop with this formality... I mean we're a couple, right? instead of apologizing while bowing down, I prefer you to look at me straight in the eyes while saying something."
"I get it, Hiro-kun."
Masahiro's smiling as if nothing happened. Even though there's something he really wanted to ask inside his heart. but, different from before, Masahiro decided to ask it to Yui.
"... Hiro-kun?"
"Nn, aren't you the one who said formality is unneeded for us right now. So you can call me with Yui too, Hiro-kun."
"I see. I got it, Yui."
And so, the two resume their long paused dinner. Even though the dinner is already cooled down, yet somehow it still feels warm for Hiro. And at that time, the warmthness Hiro's once forgotten is there. He can feel it when he eats dinner with his loved one. His forgotten feeling is a simple feeling when he's eating dinner, together, with someone he loves in this house. Because it's been 10 years since Hiro's parent is dead.
"But, this food is really delicious you know?"
"Are you interested in cooking, Hiro-kun?"
"Mm? Maa, I have the basic skill of cooking but.. somehow your food tastes so good that I'd like to eat it every day."
"If that's what you want, I'll cook dinner for you every day you know?"
"Eh?" I got surprised due to the unexpected answer, "Is it really fine?"
"It's fine if it's for you. To be honest, I plan to ask it to you as well but, you said it before I can ask you."
"I-is that so?"
Looking at the new side of Yui, the aggressive side he's never seen of made Hiro somehow happy. He thinks that this side of Yui is somehow exclusives for him. The side she never showed to anyone except her important one.
"Then, I'll be on your care from now on. Please take care of me, Yui."
"Nn."
Nod, Yui did it with a super happy smile on her face which made Hiro's feeling the same as her. Happiness is a word to describe their feelings right now. A girl who confessed her feelings to Hiro, and that girl's now gonna come every day to cook him dinner.
(It's like I have a wife now.)
"Wi-wife... Hiro's wife.. hehe."
Somehow Hiro heard something that's gonna make him choke the food, but this is the second time he received the sudden attack so he didn't choke. So he looked at the source of the voice, there's Yui that looked like she's inside his own world right now with some pinky atmosphere.
After they're done with the dinner and dish. The time is already at 19:30, it was Yui's curfew soon.
"I have to go home soon."
"I'll take you home."
What Hiro wants right now is just simply want to be together with his loved one as long as possible. Because somehow when Hiro together with Yui, he feels this blissful feeling in his heart.
"Come to think of it. Where's your house, Yui?"
"You didn't know?"
She looks at Hiro's with somehow disappointed eyes.
"I'm sorry."
"It can't be helped. My house is not that far from here, it's about 400meter more or less."
"I see."
And so, they walk beside each other. They didn't talk to each other, They're enjoying their current situation. It's a situation where there's no one else, it was a world for both of them. However, that happy time of Hiro's life has come to an end because of this somehow dark and murky presence that's following them within the shadows.
Thinking it'll be bad if Yui got dragged into it, Hiro decided to pretend to not notice the presence and keep walking as if nothing happened. But the presence is too well hidden for someone to notice it, the reason Hiro noticed the presence was because the presence is somehow noticeable only for Hiro, as if saying "I'm Here," the presence wanted to be noticed by Hiro.
So, while keep walking Hiro's worrying about Yui, what'll he do if Yui notices the presence... but, it seems like there's no need to worry because Yui's somehow inside her own happy world. However ta that moment,
*Stab
As if he received a momentum, Hiro's body is slightly being pushed forward. But he immediately fixes his posture so that Yui won't notice it. And next, Hiro can feel a liquid-like sensation is running down on his hand, it was hot and a bit slimy.
It was blood.