"Ahh~ This is like a dream. Who would have thought I'd meet Inori Yuzuhira?"
Looking up at the sky, Souta sighed. He was thrilled to be on this journey.
"You're right, Souta. Inori-san is even more beautiful in person," Shu, standing beside him, agreed, confirming their excitement as Inori fans meeting her unexpectedly.
"I see you guys like Inori, huh? Hehe, but be careful, her boyfriend might get angry, hahaha."
Yuki smiled at the duo, taking a sip of soda.
Lying on the sand, looking at the sea, Yuki felt a much-needed relaxation. Having spent 12 years in the shinobi world, it was his first time by the sea in this body. Thanks to Inori's help, hiding the true appearance of his eyes wasn't a problem, preventing others from realizing he was the 'Reaper.' Otherwise, many would flee in fear, while some might do anything to snap a photo.
"Boyfriend?! Does Inori-san have a boyfriend?!"
Eyes widening in astonishment, the duo looked at Yuki fiercely.
Souta and Shu adored Inori, and the idea of her having a boyfriend hadn't crossed their minds. Her fame would plummet if her fans found out.
Unfortunately for her fans, Inori didn't sing for fame; she sang because she enjoyed it.
"Of course, didn't you think someone as beautiful as her would be alone? Hehe."
With a playful smile, Yuki looked at the duo, who now had their mouths wide open.
"This..."
As Yuki said, someone like Inori would likely be in a relationship. She was beautiful, famous, and winning the lottery seemed easier than her being single.
"But... What about her fans? If they find out... Her career will be in danger!"
Persisting, Shu shook his head. They didn't want to see Inori suffer because of this.
"Don't worry, Inori isn't interested in fame. She sings because she likes it."
Staring at each other for a moment, both Shu and Souta sighed. They understood that point. If Inori sought fame, she wouldn't just sing on the internet; she'd have a world tour. Her voice was so beautiful that it wouldn't be difficult, and talent scouts weren't idiots.
"So, who is her boyfriend?"
Despite understanding, Souta didn't forget the main issue – the person who conquered Inori. To him, that was sacrilege, an unforgivable act that needed to be paid with blood.
Shu also grasped Souta's feelings, looking at Yuki dangerously, trying to make him spill the beans.
Yuki, however, widened his smile. These guys were entertaining; they had only known each other for a few hours, yet they were getting along well. For some reason, it reminded him of Naruto and Sasuke.
"I am her boyfriend."
Puffing his chest with pride, Yuki looked down at Shu and Souta. Having your crush as your girlfriend felt amazing – like a rich, arrogant person looking at a poor one begging on the streets.
"Puff hahaha."
"Hahaha."
As for Shu and Souta, they looked at him for a moment before bursting into laughter. Looking at Yuki's small stature, they knew he was around 12 or 13.
A kid like him as Inori's boyfriend? In their dreams!
Though they had to admit he was a cute little kid, he needed a few more years to be considered a lady-killer. Besides, with Inori's personality, they didn't think she'd be interested in a kid like Yuki.
Unfortunately for them, Inori was already well-known as a Shotacon among the Undertaker members.
"Hmp! Keep laughing, peasants. When the ladies join us, I'll show you how small you are."
Turning his gaze away, Yuki pretended to be angry. However, he also understood why they were laughing. After all, if he were in their shoes, he might think the same.
"Hahaha... Sorry... It's just..."
"Haha... My stomach... hurts... Hahaha."
However, Shu and Souta didn't care. They kept laughing, and tiny tears started to appear at the corners of their eyes.
"Keep laughing, bastards. You'll regret it soon."
"Haha well... It's just that your jokes are really good."
"Um!"
Agreeing with Souta's words, Shu also thought Yuki was joking. At the same time, he felt relieved. After all, knowing that your favorite artist has a boyfriend isn't something fans usually like.
"Joke, huh?.. Wanna bet?"
"Oh? How much are we talking about?"
Touching his chin, Shu looked at Yuki with interest.
"Yeah, tell me what you want to bet."
Souta also joined in. Since Yuki, the self-proclaimed 'boyfriend' of Inori, was involved, getting a poster or some photos of Inori with her autograph wouldn't be difficult.
"Hehe, how about a photo with Inori? And I'll let you listen to her new song, one that hasn't been released on the internet yet."
Looking at them with a smile on his face, Yuki was like a mischievous imp deceiving pure and innocent souls. If one looked closely, they could even see a pointed tail on his back.
"Alright! I'm in!"
"I'm in too! But what if we lose?"
Despite agreeing almost immediately, Shu hesitated a bit at the end. He didn't want to believe that Inori had a boyfriend, especially not Yuki. They had just met, and even though they got along, anything could happen.
"That's easy. If you lose, you'll call me Big Brother... Hahaha."
Hearing Yuki, the duo couldn't help but roll their eyes. Yuki was the youngest in the group – yet he wanted to be called Big Brother?
This made both of them question Yuki's sanity.
"Fine. I accept... So, how do we prove your words? Let me tell you this, but convincing Inori-san to say you're her boyfriend doesn't count."
Shaking his head, Shu had experienced many of these bets in the past. Being Inori's friend, Yuki could easily convince her to pretend to be his girlfriend. Even if Inori confirmed his words, they wouldn't believe him.
"Don't worry. When the girls come out, I'll kiss Inori in front of everyone... And no, it won't be a cheek kiss; it'll be a lip-to-lip kiss."
Confidently looking at the duo, Yuki thought this was the best way to confirm it. Although it required courage, Yuki was naturally audacious. Plus, it would be fun to see the duo's expressions when he stole a kiss from his idol.
Despite their doubts, the duo had to admit that Yuki had the guts to do something like this. Not everyone was bold enough to show affection in public, especially with a girl who might not be his girlfriend. Not to mention, they and the girls would be watching.
This alone required someone to have balls of steel.
"Alright."
"Hope you don't regret it later."
So, they silently agreed that if this kid did it, he would earn both their respect and, at the same time, their disdain for daring to touch Inori.
"Oh? Right on time, the ladies have finally come out."
However, despite the duo's skeptical looks, Yuki just smiled before turning his gaze to the approaching girls.
---
TN : Well I think i'll release one more chapter just for you guys cuz I think it isn't nice to put on cliffhanger kun