I'm Nothing But A Side Character.

Chapter 5

"Finally!" I cheered to myself after running away from them. Ah I just hope that they would never do that anymore, I almost died back there!

Why do they want to join Okami-san and I anyways, is it because Okami-san is there and I just happened to go with him at that time? Yeah, that's the reason. I can't think of any other reason why they would want to be with a side character like me.

Then from now on, I will have to leave Okami-san alone, just to make sure that I won't be in that kind of situation again.

"Ahh, I need some fresh air." I said to myself, walking towards my secret place. There I saw another person sitting under the tree where I usually sit in to think.

A man with light brown hair and brown eyes, it's Shinrai-san. Wait, what?! Why is he there?! No! No! No! No! What if he saw me?! Wait- shouldn't I be happy that he's here?! He's actually here! I can spend some alone time with him!

My heart skipped a beat seeing him look so calm and beautiful, ahh I don't want to touch him, if I let out my presence I'm afraid that I might wreck his this beautiful masterpiece.

I sadly look at my shoes actually agreeing to what my negative self said. I don't want him to hate me, that's the last thing I'll ever want to happen.

Shinrai-san is one of the reasons why I want to be better, he helped me a achieve this place where I am right now.

It was a month after the first day of school then, I was being bullied as always. Shinrai-san just happened to pass by when he saw me getting beaten up, he helped me and took care of my wounds even if I sneered at him.

I thought that he was just like them, a two-face who just wants to look good in front of others. But turns out that he's not, since then he actually became my savior, helping me when no one reaches out. After a month then I still didn't believe that he really wants to help and nothing more.

But... He didn't change. Even if I was kind of mean to him, even if I ignore him, he's still the same as always.

I really admire his sense of justice, and every other thing about him...

(A: Ohoho~ A silly crush huh?)

"Shinrai-san, fancy seeing you here." I casually walk towards him with a smile on my face. The wind gently blow making both our hair and my skirt flutter.

"You can just call me Shinrai alone Nozomu." I lighty laugh and sat down beside him, the same spot where I always sit on.

Whenever I look at the beautiful view this place brings, it makes me forget all of my problems even for just a minute.

"So what brings you here?" I asked as I lean back towards the tree.

"Nothing, I just want to go somewhere different. How about you?"

"I usually go to this place to think."

"I'm sorry Nozomu, am I a bother?"

"Eh? No! It's alright! Actually. I'm quite happy that you're here."

Much more happy in fact.

"Hmm, is that so." Shinrai gently laid his head on top of his folded hands, still looking at me. His eyes suddenly became blank, void of any emotion.

"Shinrai?" I said slightly surprise at his sudden change. The way his eyes looks is a little different than usual, it's as if he's trying to see right through me. This is a bit strange, I never thought that he could make such expression.

I'm actually quite excited.

As soon as that expression on his face appeared, it also disappeared that quickly. "Nozomu-chan, why do you wear such thick glasses." Shinrai's face came back to it's usual gentle smile, as if his expression didn't change at all.

"Because my eyesight is poor what else?"

"No that's not what I mean." Then he slightly chuckle. "Why not wear some contact lense instead? People can't see your eyes clearly when you put on those glasses."

"Is seeing someone's eyes is important? I don't wear contacts since it's uncomfortable, but if you want to..." I took off my glasses and brightly smile at him. "I can wear contacts."

My bangs slightly sway when the wind blew, letting my eyes be seen. I can't see, my vision is so blury but I can feel that Shinrai is staring at me. What? Why? Is there something wrong with my face? Do I look ugly?

Ah. I shouldn't have stayed late at night studying, do I have bags under my eyes? Is my complexion pale because of stress? Do I look like a zombie? Or did I turn into a squid after spending some time with the capture targets?

"Nozomu."

"Y-Yes?" I stuttered, nervous of what he will say.

"Is your eyes always this pretty?"

"H-Huh?" Pretty? Pretty?! W-What is he saying?! I-I'm not pretty! Is he blind?!

My face turned into a tomato in an instance and I'm gapping like a fish after what he said. I'm basically a gapping tomato right now.

"Shinrai I think you need this glasses more than I do."

"Pfft- Why? You don't believe me?"

"Who would believe such-" bullshit.

"Are you saying that I'm lying?"

"I-It's not like that..."

"Ahaha! Don't worry Nozomu, I'm not angry. In fact I might actually really be a liar myself." His eyes became blank and lifeless despite his gentle smile.

That again, this different side of him makes me really curious. What are you hiding Shinrai? I want to know, I want to know you better. But. Who am I to know. If I can't even be as close as a friend to you.

"Nozo-chan~! I-" Brian froze halfway for some reason, both Shinrai and I look at him confused. There I saw the female lead, the villainess, Okami-san and Kagayaku-san behind him, quietly following.

What?! WHAT THE HECK ARE THEY DOING HERE?!

"Mr. Aaushi! What are you doing here?!" BASTARD WHY THE FUCK DID YOU BRING THEM HERE?!

"They're asking for you..." (Brian)

Them?! THEM?! Why the fuck would they do that?! What you're saying is ABSURD! WHY WOULD THEY LOOK FOR ME?!

"I think you guys are mistaken." I said already standing up, ready to run whenever I get the chance.

Shinrai suddenly took my hand, I look at him and saw his confused and worried handsome face. Ugh. No I can't leave him behind. He's innocent, he should be out of here.

"Nozomu Yashi. You dare run away from me? Pfft- well that's ok since you can only run but you can't hide." (Kiru)

"Nozomu are you alright? Are you uncomfortable with them? Don't worry I'll tell them off next time!" (Kodoku)

"You! How dare you run away?! I ALREADY SAID THAT WE CAN STUDY TOGETHER YET WHY DID YOU RUN AWAY?!- d-do you hate me that much...?" (Hana)

"Yashi-san! Please be my friend!" (Shaina)

"Nozomu we still have lessons." (Brian)

My head hurts.

Fuck.