(Wrine's Pov)
The night ended like any other night.
Despite their involvement in the incident, Ashley and Rhealyn act as if they did not have a life-or-death experience the following day.
I am both perplexed and envious of how composed they are.
Meanwhile, I am in excruciating pain; it feels like my body is breaking apart.
…
Last night, I decided to eat the two balls that I received.
"…"
Sorry for the sudden pause but thinking about two balls is quite weird.
Anyway, I first ate the shadow core and as I expected, I only created one shadow.
I thought I had the protagonist's luck like in the novel, but my expectations truly met what I expected of myself: failure.
Fortunately, my cousin Timmy is not here.
Next, I ate my reward from Hanzo, but nothing happened until I awoke in the morning, feeling as if a few knives had stabbed me.
When I awoke, I thought I was going to die, but fortunately or unfortunately, the pain I was experiencing subsided once I entered the school.
…
I don't have an appetite to eat but Ashley made me a lunchbox so I forced myself to eat.
Rhealyn's bullies are still suspended but since she has no friends in our class, I decided to help her in carrying the papers that the teachers ask.
Now that I think about it, Rhealyn is very strong so how did she get bullied?
For a second of thinking, my thought is that she is the typical girl who's not good at communicating or something like that.
Anyway, this is not the time for that.
Smile, Wrine, smile.
Endure it, endure it.
Hanzo's reward must be great that's why my body hurts so much.
…
The school finally ended and Ashley invited me to go on a date with her.
I wanted to decline so that I could rest but I also wanted to date her.
Seeing my hesitation, she decided to cancel this plan.
I felt guilty about it so I said that I'm gonna go with her but she waved her hand.
"I'm sorry. I thought you were in a bad mood, which is why I planned to date you, but it appears that I was mistaken."
This explains her unexpected invitation.
I am very fortunate to have you.
A car stopped in front of us, and she got in.
"Get some rest!"
Ashley waved her hands as the car moved.
I also waved my hands until I could no longer see the car.
…
I was walking through the streets when I noticed a girl who appeared to be very anxious.
I want to ask and help her, but my instincts tell me not to because it is not my problem and I need to go home right away to rest, so I pretend I did not see her and walk away.
However, before I can leave, someone grabs my shoulder, and when I look back, it is the same girl.
"Uhmm… May I ask a question?"
I try to avoid but the problem comes to me.
Well, it is already here, so I cannot run any further.
"What is it?"
When I asked what her intention was, she showed me her phone, and I saw a message from someone.
"I am sorry for the trouble, but I am new here and do not know where this street is. Can I ask for directions?"
While she was embarrassed for bothering me, I was shocked when I read the address.