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Under the sprawling branches of an oak tree, Hikari and Riko found solace in the cool embrace of its shade. The dappled sunlight danced around them, painting patterns of light and shadow on the ground.
With a gentle breeze rustling through the leaves, they leaned against the sturdy trunk, enveloped in a sense of tranquility. The distant chirping of birds and the occasional rustle of small creatures in the underbrush provided a soothing soundtrack to their conversation.
In this serene sanctuary, time seemed to slow down, allowing them to immerse themselves in the simple joy of each other's company.
Far away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Some days have passed since Hinata and Riko joined jujutsu tech... And they haven't gone outside from this place.
As the gentle breeze whispered through the leaves, a subtle tension began to weave its way into the tranquil scene beneath the tree.
RIko's gaze shifted from the dancing shadows to Hikari, a flicker of confusion crossing her features. "Hikari," she began, her voice tinged with uncertainty, "is that really your name?"
Hikari's eyes momentarily faltered, a fleeting shadow passing over his face before he replied, "yes, it is." The admission hung in the air, stirring a mixture of curiosity and concern.
In that moment, the sanctuary beneath the tree felt suddenly fragile, as if the roots of trust they had planted were being tested by the revelation of a hidden truth.
Gulping his siliva Hikari asked,"Aren't you angry?"
She didn't say any more words she just kept looking at the grass beside her.
Riko's gaze softened as she listened to Hikari's confession. With a sigh, she reached out to gently touch his hand, her expression filled with understanding. "I should have asked, Hikari," she admitted softly, her voice carrying the weight of regret. "We've been friends for so long, and yet there's still so much we don't know about each other."
In that moment, beneath the sheltering branches of the tree, they shared a silent acknowledgment of their shared culpability in the unraveling of secrets and the building of trust. It was a tender reminder that honesty and communication were the cornerstones of their bond, and that even in moments of tension, their friendship had the resilience to weather any storm.
Hikari's shoulders sagged with a mixture of relief and remorse as he met Riko's understanding gaze. "I'm sorry, Riko," he murmured, his voice tinged with sincerity. "I should have been honest with you from the start."
With a heavy heart, he realized the weight of his silence and the impact it had on their friendship. "Please forgive me." In that quiet moment beneath the tree, his apology hung in the air, a fragile bridge spanning the divide between them, waiting to be crossed.
"Why for ?.... You don't need to! it partly my fault I never ask... Nor I checked on you... I call you my friend but i didn't even know your name.... " She looked at me and said."... Hakari....! I will call you that from now on... Can we start a new... From today onwards."
"I don't mind but do you want our memories to be only history." I asked her in surprise that she suggested something like that.
No.. that's not it... I. I..i..i " In the quiet shade of the tree, Riko's heart wrestled with a desire she dared not voice. She longed to deepen their bond from friendship to something more, but fear held her back. Each glance at Hikari stirred butterflies in her stomach, yet the thought of risking their closeness left her trembling with uncertainty. Her heart ached with the weight of unspoken words, longing to break free from the confines of fear and shyness.
"Ignore, what I just said! let's go back, hakari.." saying that she ran off..
Hikari looked at the running back of Riko, feeling a tension he couldn't quite understand. If only he knew what she was trying to say. Even if he did, he wasn't sure he could reciprocate. Love was foreign to him.
But if he wanted to find a partner in this world there are many choices good and bad..... Hikari will be in delima if he dates a girl he likes from his previous world.
And even if he felt something for another, his heart couldn't't bear to see Riko sad. He grappled with uncertainty, torn between protecting her and the fear of leading her astray. All he could offer was his presence, a silent promise to be there for her.
... Thinking of dating other women and hurting Riko... made his emotions unstable, not allowing him to think of that.
Hikari considered his options. One way to ensure Riko's dependency on him was to deepen their bond further. By becoming indispensable to her, he could mitigate the risk of her rejecting him if he were to date someone else. It seemed like a pragmatic solution, albeit one tinged with a sense of unease.
He wondered if this was the right path to take, if manipulating their relationship in such a way was fair to either of them. Yet, the fear of losing Riko's companionship outweighed his moral qualms, at least for now.
With a heavy heart, he resolved to subtly increase their reliance on each other, hoping it would strengthen their connection and secure her loyalty, no matter what the future held.
With Riko gone, Hikari sought solace in training alongside his classmates, guided by their senior. The familiar routine of training provided him to become stronger.
Amidst the camaraderie and exertion, he grappled with conflicting emotions, seeking clarity amidst the tumult of his thoughts.
As Hikari arrived at the field, he found a flurry of activity unfolding before him. Gojo Satoru was engrossed in training Gojo Sumiko, while Nanami ran laps around the perimeter.
Nearby, Shoko tended to Haibara, who bore the marks of a brutal encounter with Geto, who was conspicuously absent. The scene hummed with intensity, a stark reminder of the dangers they faced in their line of work.
I walk near them and ask, " Yo, Haibara who beat you up that badly...?" To my questions shoko just smile warily and Haibara defend.
" No..no that's not, what it looks like..! Geto-san was training me before, we got little excited and I got blast...hehe.. " To his carefree nature I face palm " don't hehee me idiot... " Saying that I searched for geto but couldn't find him so i waved at Gojo's.
"Satoru can you train me today while Sumiko is resting?" I ask Gojo Satoru.
Hearing my voice both Gojo's look at me, Satoru replies," ok, why not! come here,"
With Satoru confirmation Hikari joined them. Satoru was ready to teach him but Sumiko was giving me a death glare...'girl I am not going to steal your brother!!! '
Even if he wants to say that he doesn't want to argue with her anymore so Hikari just wave at her a stand to face Satoru.
Sumiko went to where Shoko is to recover her energy while watching Satoru and Hikari fight. Cheering for her brother as loudly as she could.
"She really hates me that much? "As Hikari stood face to face with Gojo, adrenaline coursing through his veins, he braced himself for the impending spar. But before the clash could begin, Gojo's sister, standing nearby, erupted into cheers, rallying behind her brother with unwavering enthusiasm. Her cheers filled the air.
With a wry smile, Hikari accepted the challenge, knowing that in this arena, even the loudest cheers couldn't sway the outcome.
"Yeah she really does, she even takes your name in dinner complaining about you every day."As Gojo stood face to face with Hikari, preparing for their spar, his mind wandered to his sister's behavior during dinner.
Despite his own disinterest in love, he understood its nuances well enough to recognize the signs in Sumiko's playful complaints about Hikari. He knew that beneath her teasing lay a genuine interest and liking for Hikari. It was her way of expressing herself and to make friends.
A subtle dance of affection that he couldn't help but acknowledge, even in the midst of their impending fight. With a small smile, Gojo pushed aside his thoughts, focusing instead on the battle ahead, but the realization lingered, adding a layer of complexity to the situation.
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10 chapters are already completed. so, from now on I will try uploading 1500 to 2000 words instead of 1000 to 1500 previously I was trying to make more chapters and my writing was a little rushed but I will improve from here also I will slowly change those chapters if I have time.
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Mc name - Osutin Hikari / Osutin Hinata
Which is better?
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