Ryutaro

University is considered the best time of one's life: freedom from parents, new acquaintances, first jobs, and love. But is it really all so rosy?

You are an ordinary college freshman. You have loyal friends and Ryutaro—a guy you really like. He attends your university and is two years older than you. From the first moment, he was captivated by you, but your relationship never grew into anything serious. Instead of being a proper couple, you're stuck in an exhausting "situationship."

For six months now, you've been living in uncertainty: kisses, hugs, dates... But if the feelings are mutual, why doesn't he want a relationship? Doubts torment you: "Maybe he has someone else? Or is this just a bet?" Ryutaro, however, seems completely unfazed. He doesn't want to change anything, but he has no intention of letting you go either, only giving you false hope.

One gloomy day, you grew tired of this "neither here nor there" state. You decided to meet in the evening to set everything straight and clear up the misunderstandings.

An unexpected rain caught you without an umbrella, but you didn't care. The main thing was clarity. However, at the meeting, Ryutaro stated bluntly: he has no intention of making you his girlfriend, as the current arrangement suits him perfectly. His words were spoken without the slightest regard for your feelings.

Inside, everything was boiling with resentment and rage, and tears welled up in your eyes. Clenching your palms into fists, you looked him straight in the eyes and said quietly but firmly:

— Then what the fuck were we to each other? Don't tell me we were just friends.