Her true self!

The class resumed with the introduction of every student one by one. Tsubaki was facing forward all the time or to be more accurate she was just avoiding my piercing gaze. In February, I seriously saw sweat dripping down her forehead.

Looking at her I couldn't help but let out a smile. She also smiled back at me as she saw my lightened mood. Sayu was sitting beside Kunimi so he was already occupied.

The classes were nothing but just gossiping sessions of senseis and students. Since it was half-day, the school ended at nearly half past 1.

I wasnt able to talk to Tsubaki as she gets swamped every time there was no teacher in class. 

Her apologizing look never go unnoticed by me and I was always reassured that it was okay. I never would restrict her life and knowing her social life, I knew how busy she would be.

After school, I thought to go home together with her until it arrived...

[Sasaki Yuna, Tsubaki Kayo, and Kisaragi Nato of the third year. Please report to the student council office. I repeat...]

Tsubaki visibly sighed before standing from her seat and walking toward me.

"I am sorry Kazu kun. I have to attend this or I won't have left you alone. So please go him alone for today, as this will take hours".  I was surprised by the work she had to do and how considerate she was.

" No problem. Please take care and eat something while you are at it". I held her hand which was on my desk.

She got red immediately and nodded with a blossoming smile.

I glanced at others and found what I expected. Almost every gaze was upon us which made me a little uncomfortable but I didnt let go of her hand.

"I will". 

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I planned to check the baseball club first, before going out. Kunimi also wanted to come but Sayo took him away for something. After labeling him as a hardcore traitor, I made my way toward the ground. Since the coach wasnt here, the ground looked old and barren. The snow was still covering some part of the field.

I was excited to run on that field again and swing the bat like never before. It's been about 3 months since I played so the itch of holding the wood was increasing even more.

'Well, I have to wait until the weekend'. After sighing I started walking toward the main gate passing by the indoor sports complex and other outdoor clubs. There were many other students too who were visiting their clubs only to get disappointed in the end.

"Sakahi kun". I halted my feet as I heard my name from behind.

Turning toward the source I found a handsome boy standing with a frown on his face.

I knew him for various reasons and it would be a lie if I say that I wasnt displeased after seeing him.

" Kabura kun. What's up?" I didnt know him well but only his first name as we never talked before. He was the captain of the football team last year and was well known throughout the school. And yeah, he was the guy who was rumored Tsubaki's boyfriend.

The last time I saw him, I ended up misunderstanding him with Tsubaki.

"Can we talk?" He asked with the same expression.

"I am listening say". He glanced and after coming a little close took out his phone.

" I want to show you something before I say it or you won't believe me". I raised my brows but didnt say anything.

He unlocked his phone and after tapping it a couple of times, turned the screen toward me.

My eyes went wide as I saw what it was. The picture had two people laughing happily.

The left one was Kabura kun wearing a half shirt and shorts and looking at the background, it seemed it was taken near a beach.

But it wasnt my focus at all...

The other person in the picture was none other than...

Tsubaki.

She was smiling happily wearing a one-piece white floral dress. 

He slid the screen and showed me several pictures. In some, she was making poses and in some were candids. The possibility of those pictures being edited was probably none existent.

My mind started going blank when he switched off the screen and faced me.

"In case you are thinking these pictures are fake then I can tell you something personal about her which might very less people know". I clutched the strap of my bag in anger building inside me. I didnt know what to think or how to react so I only said one thing...

" Speak".

"Well, I can't tell those details but..." I fucking wanted to punch his face right now because of the obvious things he was directing at but I held it and heard what he have to say.

"...by profession, she is a dress designer right and her culinary skill are exceptional. She always ties her hair whenever she becomes serious and her favorite color is white and...ah well let it be. I think it's enough".

" Look I didnt want to do this but I didnt want to drag you into our quarrel. Recently I wasnt giving her much attention so she got angry and just to make me jealous she did something...you know." I nodded absentmindedly.

"I hope you don't take it to heart brother. Okay then see you soon and don't worry about Tsubaki san. I will talk to her".

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After leaving the school building, I started walking.

Toward nowhere...

Just aimlessly...

After spotting a park I went inside and took a bench. Various things were surfing my mind. The pictures he showed and the things he told were all genuine. Even I want to deny it, it was a face. A single drop of tear dripped down my cheeks as a single thought remained in my mind...

'So you were also like them huh, Tsubaki. Betrayed me in the end'. 

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A/N: If you are going to judge the mc as weak-minded and pathetic then remember. He recently had a breakdown because of his parents so this much is to be expected. 

I hate long drama myself so don't worry next chapter will sort everything out.