Envy.
One of the seven deadly sins.
It's the twisted mix of resentnt and longing, that gnawing ache when soone else has what you want—whether it's good fortune, talent, or just plain excellence. It drives the desire to take it for yourself. Envy can fester, material or spiritual, corrupting everything it touches. It's not just a sin. It's a gateway to all sorts of other fucked-up behavior. It can make people feel entitled, pissed off, or downright jealous.
It's a dark, primal emotion, buried deep in human nature. Mortals are cursed with it, and no one escapes its pull. Everyone has felt the sting of envy at so point.
Takahashi Riku was no exception. That bitter emotion churned inside him, pent-up and raw, as he crossed paths with soone unexpected.
She appeared out of nowhere—a woman wearing the sa school uniform as him. Yet, despite looking like a fellow student, he couldn't place her. That made no sense. Soone this stunning would've been impossible to overlook, especially in his school. With beauty rivaling those on the student council, she should've been on everyone's radar. Even the hottest kouhais and senpais at his school didn't escape notice, and Takahashi prided himself on recognizing all of them.
But this girl? She was a complete enigma.
She wasn't just beautiful. She was otherworldly.
The re sight of her obliterated his one-sided crush on Hina, leaving it to drift away like smoke.
The woman smiled at him, a small, polite curve of her lips that made his heart stutter. "Oh... that uniform... You're from my school, aren't you? Sorry for bumping into you like that." She dipped her head slightly, her voice soft and lilting.
Her politeness caught him off guard, making his chest tighten.
"I-I, uh… It's fine. Really. I didn't get hurt or anything," he stamred, trying to play it cool.
"Ah, that's good to hear," she said, relief flashing in her eyes. Then, tilting her head slightly, she added, "Wait a second… You're Takahashi Riku-senpai, right?"
His eyes widened in surprise. "Y-You know who I am?"
"Kya~ Of course I do!" she chirped, clasping her hands together with excitent. "I've heard so much about you from my classmates. They say you're handso and athletic too!"
Takahashi felt heat crawl up his neck. Her words hit him differently, like little sparks lighting up his chest. Sure, he knew he was popular. People always said he was good-looking, and yeah, he was pretty athletic too. But hearing it from her—this absolute bombshell—made him feel bashful in a way he wasn't used to.
"O-Oh, is that so?" he mumbled, scratching the back of his head awkwardly.
She giggled softly, the sound as sweet as it was dangerous. "Ah, where are my manners? I forgot to introduce myself!" she said, straightening up with a bright smile. "I'm Hino Yui. Nice to et you, senpai!"
Hino Yui.
The na didn't ring a bell. Not even a faint one.
"Ah, you must be a transfer student or sothing, right? I haven't seen or heard about you before," he said, trying to piece together why soone this stunning had slipped under the radar.
"That's right," Yui said with a slight nod. "I just transferred yesterday." Her voice softened, a hint of vulnerability slipping through. "Honestly, I don't feel like I'm fitting in yet. It's hard being the new girl, especially when everyone already has their groups and cliques. It's like trying to force my way into a place I don't belong…" She trailed off, her eyes eting his with a hopeful glint.
Then, with a subtle tilt of her head and a sweetly coy smile, she added, "Would you mind helping fit in, senpai~?"
Takahashi felt the shift imdiately. Her tone, her expression—everything about her now scread cute, playful, and slightly teasing. He didn't know how to respond to that kind of approach, so he defaulted to, "S-Sure, I guess I can help."
Her face lit up like he'd just handed her the world. "Oh, thank you so much, senpai!" she said, her voice dripping with gratitude and just a touch of sweetness that made his pulse race.
"B-By the way, are you free or sothing?" Takahashi asked, his voice slightly shaky. "You're new to the area, right? How about I show you around?"
"Really?! Thank you!" Yui's face lit up like a kid on Christmas morning. But then, her expression shifted as she added, "Oh, but… I don't really like going out in my uniform. It kind of ruins the mood for ."
"Oh…" Takahashi's heart sank. It felt like rejection, soft and polite, but rejection nonetheless. He couldn't bla her. This was their first eting, after all.
But then Yui tilted her head, her playful smile returning. "So, how about we exchange numbers? I'll go ho, change into sothing nicer, and co back to et you. Then we can go out," she offered, pulling out her phone.
For a mont, Takahashi's mind froze. She wasn't rejecting him at all. In fact, it felt more like she was suggesting a date. His virgin brain went into overdrive, spinning wild possibilities. Maybe… maybe this girl was into him. Maybe they'd end up doing it. After all, she did have the vibe of soone who liked to play around.
"S-Sure," he managed to say, fumbling with his phone as they exchanged numbers.
***
Back ho, Takahashi was a flurry of activity. If this was even technically a date, there was no way he'd show up looking like a slob. He dug through his closet, pulling out his most fashionable outfit, aiming to look as cool as possible.
"Yui-chan, huh?" he muttered her na under his breath, the sound of it making his chest tighten. He was already lovestruck. Not that he could help it—Yui was breathtaking. And honestly, he didn't mind his feelings for Hina taking a backseat. Why waste ti pining over soone who was out of reach when he might actually have a shot with soone as gorgeous as Yui?
Standing in front of his mirror, he scrutinized every detail of his appearance. His teeth had been brushed at least a dozen tis, gleaming like a toothpaste comrcial. Not a speck of plaque remained. He even went so far as to buy a new pair of underwear—because hey, you never know what might happen.
Takahashi arrived at the eting spot an hour early, his nerves refusing to let him be late. He passed the ti scrolling through his phone and shooting texts to Yui. At first, there was no response, which made his stomach twist uncomfortably.
But eventually, a reply ca: "Sorry for the wait! I'm almost there~"
The ssage was short, but it was enough to set his heart racing all over again.
At last, Yui finally arrived, jogging toward him. Takahashi's breath caught in his throat the mont he saw her. She was wearing casual clothes—a pink off-shoulder blouse that teased her collarbone and a mini skirt that left little to the imagination. And her breasts… they bounced with every step as she ran up to him, smooth and effortless. He gulped hard, trying to keep his imagination in check.
When she reached him, she bent forward slightly, panting to catch her breath.
"Ha… I'm sorry, senpai… haa… for making you wait…"
Takahashi's gaze unintentionally wandered, catching a tantalizing glimpse of her cleavage as she leaned forward. He quickly looked away, his face heating up.
"Y-You don't have to worry about that," he stamred. "I only just got here myself."
A classic line, but it was all he could think of.
"Oh, really? Thank goodness..." she sighed, standing up straight again. Even that slight movent made her breasts jiggle slightly, drawing his attention before he ntally slapped himself. Her chest wasn't as big as Hina's, but it was still plenty distracting.
"So, senpai," Yui said with a playful smile, "where do we start?"
"Oh… How about—"
And just like that, their night began.
***
They wandered through the area, hitting all the local spots. First, they went to the mall, where they indulged in so window shopping. They checked out clothing stores, glanced through ho decor, and lingered at the occasional kiosk. Yui was full of smiles, and Takahashi couldn't help but feel lucky to have her by his side.
Next was the aquarium. The dim blue glow of the tanks created a cozy, intimate atmosphere, and Takahashi realized how much better the place felt when you were there with a girl. Yui's fascination with the sea creatures was cute—almost too cute.
Lunch followed at a casual chain restaurant. It was nothing fancy, but it felt right. Yui seed to be in heaven as she devoured her chocolate parfait, savoring each spoonful like it was a rare delicacy. Takahashi was more focused on her than his own al, his stomach flipping every ti she giggled softly.
By dusk, they found themselves at a quiet park on the outskirts of town. The place wasn't popular, which left them alone under the fading orange sky. Maybe that's why Takahashi's mind kept wandering to places it shouldn't.
"I really enjoyed myself today, senpai," Yui said, breaking the peaceful silence. "I think I've gotten to know every nook and cranny of the town now. And I had so much fun. That's all thanks to you."
Her cheeks turned a soft pink as she smiled at him, her gaze shy yet warm. Takahashi swallowed hard, his heart racing. Was this it? Was sothing about to happen? His thoughts were spiraling out of control.
"Um… senpai…?"
"Y-Yes?" he blurted.
"Would you mind… coming with sowhere?"
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