1 Prologue 1

"Gahhh, the exams got my brain dry"

"Yeah me too"

My name's Kyouka Takihara, 21 years old and a second-year fine arts college student in Tokyo. I wonder what it's like to live in the real world, getting a job, earning money, and finally paying back your parents for everything they have done for you.

"Hey Kyouka, when are going to publish your photos?", Rikka asked

"Well, I'm not really sure maybe when I have time and confidence to publish it and it depends if there are sites who will let me publish my photos though", I said

I've always wanted to become a photographer, I liked taking pictures, especially boys. I might sound like a pervert but I adore male anatomy, I think their body is perfect though I'm not saying that a female's body isn't perfect it's just I found male bodies more attractive. I took sexy photos of some male friends from college who are willing to be my model and willing to make sexy shots, although I haven't published the photobooks yet.

"Well yeah, your theme is quite daring and hot you know but I'm sure there will someone who will accept them", Rikka said while we were walking on the sidewalk.

It's already past six, I feel like going home, wash up and play games all night, It's my daily cycle through; waking up, eat, school, go home, then play games. I sometimes do some extra stuff but it depends on my mood.

"Ugh, I feel like drinking", Rikka said as she glanced from side to side, checking if there are vehicles. When she thought it was clear, she pulled my arm and we crossed the street and dragged me along into a small and quiet tavern.

"What in the world are we doing here?", I asked her with a squint on my face.

She ignored what I said and walked towards the counter and ordered two beers.

"Mister bartender, excuse me could you give me two serves of beer please, thanks", she said.

"Coming right up ma'am", said the bartender as he took the mugs and prepared our order.

I walked towards her and whacked her head.

"Ow?!"

"What the hell?! don't "ow" me, let's go home I'm tired and I don't drink, you know that". I said

"Oh, yeah I forgot, Uhm, mister bartender? please change the other one to something light like a juice or something", She said.

"Okay miss", the bartender replied.

"Thanks again"

"Dude, what the heck?! since when did you start drinking?", I asked.

" Uhm, let me think", she said while tapping her index finger on her cheek." Since last week", she replied.

"what?!"

"I tried it last week cause I got curious and it's pretty good I guess", she said, "Come on Kyouka we're adults now, we're legal to drink", She said as she moves her eyebrows.

I sat beside her, "sigh, whatever", I couldn't argue with her because she never listens anyway.

The place was so quiet, there were only a few people who are also dining in. Almost everything in that place is wooden and the ambiance is kinda dim. It was nice though.

"here are your drinks miss, please enjoy, " said the bartender as he placed our orders on the counter. They even only have a few employees.

"Come on Kyouka drink up...oooh your drink is so cute, It has a lemon in it."

"Whatever, I'm not gonna pay for this, it was all your idea anyway and I never agreed",

"It's my treat alright, let's order something to eat," she said, "ooh they have pasta you like that right?", she grinned.

"..."

"Mister please give us two of these, please, thanks," Rikka said as she points at the picture on the menu.

Rikka is sometimes really annoying but she's my best friend though, what can I do? I spent my whole high school years with her. She's a very supportive friend, she helps and supports me at everything that she thinks good for me and will make me happy.

"Here's your drinks miss, please enjoy", said the bartender as he placed the glasses on the table and left.

" Come on Kyouka, I told you already, it's my treat," Rikka said as she points at my drink.

"Ugh, whatever, let's just go home after this", I said

"Just relax girl and enjoy", she said with a smile on her face.

"oooh, the beer tastes good, I might come back here next time", Rikka said.

Ugh, she's crazy, I hope she won't get drunk after this I can't afford to carry a drunk person with me.

"Oi, Rikka, don't get drunk okay cause I won't be carrying you, you're so damn heavy", I said

"I have the high alcohol tolerance man, I can handle a few drinks", she said as her eyes are getting heavy.

"Stop spitting nonsense, you just started drinking a week ago and you already know your alcohol tolerance? That's your second glass you know? I'm done eating so are you, so let's go home, you look drunk", I said as I pulled her arm.

"No! I'm not drunk just let me finish this and we'll go"

She drank her glass straight and started wobbling.

"See?! what a pain", I said

"Come on, Kyouka, I'm you're friend after all, huh?" Rikka said as she started to cling to me.

"I'll get you a cab, Walk straight dammit!"

Before we reached the entrance, Rikka swiftly ran into the bathroom, wobbling.

"Hey Rikka, wait... where are you -"

Before finishing my sentence I heard sounds like throwing up in the bathroom.

"Ah, geez, look at her, after acting all tough she can't even handle two glasses", I mumbled.

I followed her into the bathroom and I saw her sitting on the bathroom floor, leaning on the cubicle, she looks so wasted just after two drinks. sigh.

"Stand up now Rikka, I'll take you home, I swear your mom will be soooo mad when you get home," I said as I chuckled.

"mmm..."

I hooked her arm around my neck and helped her stand on her feet. When we successfully got out of the cubicle I pulled some tissue and wiped some vomit on her face, ugh disgusting. The distance from the bathroom to the front door felt so far as if it was miles away because of this stupid and wasted person I'm carrying, Every step is so hard.

Ring! Ring!

I placed Rikka on the empty chair beside me, checked my phone, and answered.

"Haebom?", I answered the phone.

"Big siss, where are you? I'm at your house but no one's home"

"What?... Uhm could you wait a little longer? I'm in the middle of something right now"

"Ehhh??? okay then, be quick pleaseeee", Haebom said and hung up the call.

"Sigh, let's hurry up now Rikka",

"mmm... "

And now back to reality, I walked her to the door while carrying her heavy ass.

As soon as I took Rikka back to her house safe, I quickly went back home because Haebom was waiting for me.