bonten

Bonten was a large and very dangerous group. There were many of your acquaintances there, with whom you always interacted. You were the team's favorite: they adored you, respected you, and valued you.

You always helped others, knew your business, were a loyal friend and a real support for everyone.

Mikey, the leader, always protected you. Sanzu, his second-in-command, also kept you under his protection. Ran and Rindo, two funny brothers, made every day fun. Coco and Kakuchou treated you like their best friend.

You were a part of their family. But one day everything changed.

One day, a girl you didn't know at all was attacked. And your friends decided to help her.

You sensed something was wrong with her and didn't want to talk to her. Maybe it was just intuition.

A couple of days later, you got sick and had a fever. It wasn't high, but you felt unwell. And the most amazing thing is that none of them even came.

You lay in the room, alone and forgotten.

You (mentally): “Why didn’t they come? Before, even when I had a slight cold, everyone took care of me... But now - no one.”

When you felt better, you went to look for them.

You found them in the common room. They were all with that same girl. Laughter, joy, jokes.

You walked up to Mikey and, as always, wanted to hug him. But...

Mikey (sharply, pulling away): Don't bother us. We're busy.

Ran: Hey, maybe you should go into your room? We're talking here.

Rindou (with a grin): Yeah, go for a walk. Fresh air is good for you.

Sanzu: Seriously, just disappear from the base. Let us live in peace.

You didn't understand what was happening. The world was crumbling before your eyes.

You (mentally): “Why? What did I do? Why are they doing this to me?”

The next day it only got worse.

That girl took your seat. She was sitting next to Mikey. Laughing with Sanzu. Chatting quietly with Coco. It was like everyone had forgotten about you.

Later, Mikey and Sanzu approached you. Separately. Without the others.

Mikey (coldly, handing over the keys and envelope): This is for the new apartment. We found you a place to live. There's some money in there to get you started, too.

Sanzu: Just... move on. Forget us.