Meh I'm bored

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It has been 2 or 3 months ever since Shuichi went to jail. It took you a few weeks to get over with your friend's doing, and of course, your remaining friends are always there by your side. Even Maki cares about you, how lovely...

"(Y/N)!"

You heard the multi talent boy was calling for you... Right... Especially him... He's always there for you. He has never left your side, even in the greatest troubles, he'd be there... No matter what... "Maru..." You mumbled. "Wanna go to dinner with me? My treat." Maruchi smiled at me. "You do know what to do when I'm sad!" You smiled at the male. "Jeez, at some point I'll be broke..." Maruchi pouted. "Oh! Let's invite Maki and Himiko too!" Maruchi said.

"Ehh? Why...?" "Cause they're your friend?" "What a waste of money! No!" The truth is- you wanted to be alone with Maruchi... It's... Been so long since somebody stay by your side... you don't wanna lose it... Maruchi... He need to know how I feel towards him.

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"You know... I miss Milasa."

You two are having that dinner, and while eating, Maruchi suddenly said so. "Milasa...? It's been a while, isn't it..." I mumbled. "I just... Miss the good old times..." The male sighed. "Maru... Don't be sad... Grieving won't bring her back, y'know... She'd want you to be happy." You smiled.

Yep... There's no way he'd love me...

He definitely likes Milasa more

And I'm not her...

"(Y/N)? Ah- I'm sorry for bursting something out like that..." Maruchi apologized. "It's okay!" When will you realize my feelings... "I..." "Yes?" Maruchi asked. "Do you like me?" I questioned... I wonder how would he see that question as... He looked shock after I ask that. "A-Ah... Of course I like you! I mean, as in... Friendship...?" Maruchi doesn't seem very sure about that. "Haha! You're so easy to tease, Maru! Of course it'd be as in friends!" I chuckled.. That was a lie... I can't read his feelings well. Does that mean he likes me or not?

"Ah- I was tricked..." Maruchi pouted a little. "Don't do that again or I'll never buy you food again!" "Wait- noooo!"

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"You... Like Maruchi?" Himiko questioned, looking at me with a questionable eyes. "That was quite obvious. He's an idiot for not seeing that." Maki sighed. "Come on guys! You all are better than that...!" I pout. "Anyway, I do not know much about love-" "Says the girl who falls in love with the idiot, Kaito." I made a funny face as I said that. "H-Hey!" The female looked down, her face still blushes from that comment.

Ah, did I not tell you? Maki and this-universe's-Kaito actually get along well. He said he liked Maki's strong yet cold personality, so they're currently getting to know each other. Well, that's love. And Himiko, well, Tenko from here doesn't like girls in that way, but they've managed to be friends, which is better than nothing. Himiko also sometimes talk to Kokichi, she said she like him better this way. Hey, they got along! That's what matters the most, am I right?

Back to my love life... I still can't confess to Maruchi... I should maybe ask advices from my coworkers, which is Rantaro... Maybe he can help me out...

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"Maruchi? It'f be way better if you fall in love with me-" "No" You sighed.

"Rantaro, can you please be serious for once?" "Hmm, not with you stil-" "God, it's hopeless asking opinions from you..." You sighed. "Alright, alright, fine... You want honest advice? For me, Maruchi isn't the type of person who would just end friendship out of nowhere, so it's okay to confess to him, that's what I call for." Rantaro said. "Really? Wait, that's if he rejects me! Don't say that! It's unlucky!" You pouted. "Who said I want you and Maruchi end up together?" Rantaro sigh.

"Shut uppp... You can have your ending somewhere else..." I said (Haha 4th wall went bye bye)

"Talking about Love Life? Can I join?" Milina, who came out of nowhere peeked into the conversation. "We're not talking about the anime." I say. "Aww... Okay... But still! BanG Dream is better than Love Life, don't you think? I mean... The game... is pretty more lively and fun." Milina said. "No. Now go." You can hear the girl mumble something about potatoes before leaving.

"Anyways... Tomorrow I'll confess to him! Nothing can stop me!"

"Sure! Tell me when he rejects you~"

"Noooo"

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"Why'd you call me up here, (Y/N)?" Maruchi asked as I and him standing on the rooftop of the Talent Seeker Academy. "I... It's complicated..." I mumble. "Wait... Before you say it... I also have something I wanna tell you... Is that alright?" He asked as I shake my head. "No... I wanna say first... I can't keep it in anymore..." "Ah... What about we say it together?" "That'd work?"

Maruchi looks at me

"Alright, alright..."

"3..." Maruchi started.

"2..."

"1"

"I love you!" We both shout at the same time. "Ah... So I have confirmed it..." Maruchi chuckled. "E-Eh?" "I love you too, (Y/N)... That's the reason why I wanted to protect you until the end... and forever..." He smiled sweetly at me. "Maru... I..."

"God... I just wanna cry..." I said, looking at him. "I-I'm so glad you feel the same way, Maruchi! I love you!"

"Yeah... I love you too, (Y/N)..." Maruchi pulled me into a hug, I hugged back.

"This is the happiest day of my life..." He mumbled.