Yu's POV:
I mean the whole world to him, huh...?
Yuna does, at the very least.
I bite my tongue, quite honestly not wanting to think about 'her' right now.
...But I've read the text, now. I know how mad he gets when he's left on read.
I just don't know what to say.
I have to let him down gently. I can't afford to break his heart.
But, how?
I look up, and he's having so much fun with everyone else. Even if they are still mad at him.
...Should I really take away his source of happiness?
Not only that, but do I want to?
Yes, it's the morally right decision, but... I feel connected to him.
What am I saying?
He's unblocked my number now, so I can text him when I please. Even if it won't be the same.
Yuna18: That's sweet.
Too patronizing.
Yuna18: I had no idea
you felt that way.
A lie.
Yuna18: The feeling
is mutual, Yosuke.
Geez, I can't say that...
"Hey."
I jump unwillingly at the hand on my shoulder.
"Kanji," I breathe.
He looks down at my phone, face dropping. "Yu..."
"It- it's not—" I try, snapping the phone out of view.
"Tell me you're kidding."
"K-Kanji—"
"You're his girlfriend?"
"Shh!" I snap. "Keep it down, will you?"
He only shakes his head. "I can't believe this."
"It- it's not as bad as you think."
"I knew you were desperate, Senpai, but... This is just... no...."
"Kanji, please," I beg.
"...Why?" He snaps. "What the hell were you thinking!?"
"I was afraid," I scoff.
"Afraid?"
"Of losing him."
"Losing him to another girl."
"Yeah, yeah," I sigh.
"You're not a girl."
"I know that."
"Shit, Yu," he mutters. "You're not a girl."
"Cut that out," I grunt.
"You're catfishing him."
"I- I'm not," I splutter.
"Yu—"
"I'm just talking to him."
"Under a new identity."
"Yeah, but—"
"How the hell have you even managed that?" He frowns. "I know he's not the smartest guy out there, but he had to have noticed something was amiss."
"I just..." I sigh. "I made excuses. I convinced him it wasn't a big deal. I knew how to, Kanji. I know how to do these things."
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How Could You? (Souyo)
FanfictionKanji was just a decoy; Yu knew that. He also knew he had no chance with Yosuke. Even then, he couldn't let go. Because he didn't care what it took; he needed his partner more than anyone else. ~~~ cover credits - @CreamyGhost on twitter ~~~ Info: ...
