The moment Shizu asked about the promise, my mind screamed, "Nope…it's a trap…a total trap…" and my heart pounded like a stereo at full blast. I didn't know how to respond at first, but I forced myself to stay calm. "Breathe…this is why you studied psychology…you can handle this," I muttered inside.
So I looked at her and finally said, "Yeah, I still remember."
Shizu's eyes softened…just for a moment…before that usual sharp intensity returned. I could feel her watching me, studying me, making sure I hadn't changed my mind. My chest tightened.
I talked to myself quietly about why I liked her—not just her looks, not just her quiet demeanor, but her true personality. She was…a yandere, in a way that both terrified and fascinated me. Over-jealous, obsessive, introverted, protective…yet somehow impossibly adorable. Every subtle glance, every small gesture she made around me felt like she was silently claiming me, and somehow I didn't want her to stop.
After a long, quiet moment, I finally nodded. "Yes."
The bell rang, and we headed back inside for 5th period, my mind buzzing with her presence.
- 5th & 6th Periods
By 5th period, the classroom felt suffocating…in a good way. Shizu didn't sit directly next to me, but she hovered close enough that I felt her every movement. Every glance she threw my way made my chest tighten.
During group work, she subtly maneuvered so that she was my partner. Any other girl who looked at me got a quiet, sharp glance from her. I realized…she was protective, maybe even possessive, but in a way that made me feel both anxious and thrilled.
By 6th period, mild chaos had broken out in class. Pencils fell, the teacher coughed violently, and Leo tried to whisper advice to me—but Shizu's hand strategically blocked his view of my notebook. I almost laughed, but her eyes caught mine, and I swallowed it down.
At one point, she leaned close enough for our shoulders to touch. "Don't let anyone distract you," she whispered, her voice soft but firm. "I want all of your attention…just mine." My chest tightened, and I felt a stupid grin spreading across my face. Her hand brushed mine "accidentally" a few times, lingering just long enough to make me nervous.
When the bell finally rang, I felt drained and exhilarated at the same time.
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After school, my buddies and I walked home. I kept replaying Shizu's glances, her small touches, the way she silently claimed me. Every shadow seemed to remind me of her presence. My friends chattered casually, but I only half-listened, lost in my thoughts.
That evening, I told Leo everything—the promise, how I felt about Shizu, and how intense her personality was. He listened carefully, giving me a small smirk. "Be careful, buddy…yandere girls are a whole different battlefield," he said. I could only nod.
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Friday – The Shock
The next day, walking into school felt like stepping under a spotlight. Almost immediately, classmates surrounded me. "Is it true you and Shizu are dating?!"
I froze. "WTF…not even a week, and everyone already knows?"
I ran to the rooftop and found Shizu and Miki casually chatting. "How did everyone already know?" I asked, slightly out of breath.
"Because I want everyone to know…you're mine," she said, that quiet, confident smile making my chest tighten.
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1st to 4th Period
Classes felt…normal, strangely mundane. I tried focusing, but every few minutes, my mind drifted to Shizu. Even small, mundane things—her subtle glance, the tilt of her head, the way she leaned slightly closer—stuck in my thoughts.
– Recess
During recess, Shizu leaned close and whispered softly, "Are you willing to go on a date tomorrow…Saturday?"
My chest tightened. I nodded almost automatically. The thought of being alone with her, just the two of us, made my stomach ache in a mix of excitement and nervous tension.
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5th & 6th Periods
Back in class, Shizu subtly monitored me like always. If any girl glanced my way, she'd flick her eyes sharply in their direction. During group work, she stayed near me, whispering quiet teasing remarks, occasionally brushing my arm or shoulder "accidentally."
By 6th period, mild chaos broke out again. Leo tried to help me strategize quietly, but Shizu's presence made me forget everything except her. Every brush of her hand, every soft whisper, made my chest pound.
After school, my buddies and I walked home. On the way, Leo insisted we stop by his place—he wanted everyone there to discuss the upcoming date.
At Leo's, chaos erupted immediately. Taki—the self-proclaimed love master—pushed me into mock scenarios: holding hands, looking into imaginary eyes, responding to surprises. Leo added practical advice: "Watch her cues, stay natural." My friends laughed, teased me endlessly, and I flinched at every romantic scenario, thinking about how Shizu would actually react.
Even while joking, my mind kept drifting to her quiet dominance, her piercing glances, her tiny touches—the way she silently claimed me.
By the time I left Leo's, my face was stiff…cold, but my mind was buzzing. The word home always scared the shit out of me.
Even with the nervous excitement, I couldn't stop thinking about tomorrow—our first date. Shizu's quiet teasing, her intense gazes, the way she claimed me like no one else could…It lingered in my mind like a song I didn't want to end.
But as I lay in bed that night, a bitter realization hit me: promises don't always protect hearts. I remembered every mistake I'd made, every time I let someone slip through my fingers. I knew myself too well. The version of me Shizu had fallen for…maybe he didn't exist anymore.
I wanted to tell her everything, to warn her of the storm she was stepping into. But I couldn't. And deep down, I feared…even if I tried, history would repeat itself.
I closed my eyes, clutching the pillow, imagining her smile one last time before sleep stole me.
Tomorrow was supposed to be perfect. And yet…my heart already whispered the truth: some promises aren't meant to be kept.