Alice

After school, Gil guided Alice to his apartment, a sense of urgency in his actions. Alice, feeling a mix of curiosity and concern, couldn't help but comment on Gil's unusual behavior.

"Um, Gil, you seem different today. Is something bothering you?" she asked, her voice filled with genuine worry.

As they entered the apartment, Gil motioned for Alice to step inside. Nervously, she followed his lead, her anticipation growing with each passing moment. Gil walked towards the window, and with a solemn expression, he slowly opened it. Alice, bewildered by his actions, stood beside him, her eyes widening in surprise at what she saw below.

"Oh my goodness! We're on the 24th floor!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with fear.

Gil's demeanor turned cold and detached, adding to Alice's growing unease.

He spoke with an eerie calmness, his words hanging in the air. "This is the window I jumped from," he revealed, his voice devoid of any emotion.

Alice's heart raced, her mind struggling to comprehend the gravity of Gil's revelation. In a moment of panic, she reached for her pistol, pointing it directly at him. Her voice trembled with doubt and disbelief as she questioned, "Are you really Gil Gunner, my boyfriend?"

Gil, undeterred by Alice's reaction, remained steadfast. He met her gaze with a steely resolve and affirmed, "I am Gil Gunner."

Alice's finger tightened on the trigger, her mind filled with a mixture of fear and uncertainty. In a surprising display of power, Gil summoned a black pistol, its ominous aura sending shivers down Alice's spine. With uncanny precision, he intercepted Alice's bullet, freezing it in mid-air.

The room fell into silence as the bullet hovered between them, a tangible symbol of the unknown that lay between them.

With a swift kick, Gil knocked the gun from Alice's hand, dispelling any doubts about his identity. In that moment, he pulled her close, his voice filled with a mixture of determination and reassurance.

"I am Gil Gunner," he repeated, his words resonating with a newfound strength.

Alice was left speechless, her mind spinning with questions, as they stood there, locked in an embrace that marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Alice, still reeling from the astonishing display of Gil's newfound power, couldn't help but express her bewilderment.

"What was that? Yo-you can summon a gun now?" she stammered, her voice filled with a mix of astonishment and apprehension.

Gil, maintaining a calm composure, responded with a hint of pride in his voice.

"Yes, it seems that I have activated my hidden power," he explained, careful not to reveal the true nature of his abilities. He knew it was best to keep his secrets hidden for now.

Alice, now feeling a mix of fear and excitement, spoke up with sincerity. "I'm really sorry for doubting you. I was scared that you might be an imposter. But at the same time, I'm happy that you've unlocked your power," she confessed, her voice filled with a mix of emotions.

Curiosity sparked within Gil as he looked at Alice, his gaze filled with genuine interest. "Alice, can you show me your ability?" he asked, eager to learn more about her true nature.

Shyly, Alice complied, removing her uniform as her body began to emit a radiant light.

Gil's eyes widened with a mix of awe and realization. As he witnessed the radiant transformation of Alice, he couldn't help but be captivated by her newfound aura.

It dawned upon him that there was far more to Alice than initially perceived. His voice filled with a sense of wonder and astonishment, he uttered the words that echoed his revelation, "Yo-you're a main character!?"

Alice, taken aback by Gil's revelation, could only nod in response. "You can see it?" she questioned, a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

Gil nodded, keeping his ability, Passive skill: [The Fooler's Watchful Eye]: Gil possesses the extraordinary ability to perceive the true nature of individuals in the Real Realm, particularly when they reveal their unique abilities. With a mere glance, Gil can discern the essence of a person, as indicated by the illuminating lights that surround them.

A vibrant green light signifies that the individual holds the significant role of a main character, destined to shape the course of events within their story. A captivating red light, on the other hand, reveals the presence of a villain, a force of opposition and conflict. Meanwhile, a gentle yellow light denotes side characters and other neutral creatures, whose contributions often serve to enhance the narrative.

However, Gil's power is challenged when faced with reincarnated main characters, as their true nature remains shrouded in unknown possibilities, represented by an enigmatic cluster of question marks. With this extraordinary ability at his disposal, Gil navigates the Real Realm with heightened awareness, ever vigilant in deciphering the intricate tapestry of fate and purpose that binds them all.

As Gil contemplated the implications of their encounter, he couldn't help but silently muse about his own place in the story.

"I think I, Gil Gunner, am a side character in your story," he pondered, recognizing the significance of his existence within the larger narrative of their intertwined destinies.

A warm smile spread across Gil's face as he reassured her. "From now on, I will keep a watchful eye on you, Alice. I will fulfill my role as your loyal side character and, in doing so, I hope to find my own purpose," he declared, a newfound determination in his voice.

Alice, blushing and looking away, tried to brush off the attention. "D-do whatever!" she replied, her voice tinged with a mix of embarrassment and affection.

To be continued...