While Shino was walking back to her apartnt in the neighbourhood, she couldn’t help but let out a tired sigh as she recalled everything that had happened today.
Endou and her group had tried to extort her for money again, even going so far as to use her trauma against her, tornting her until she was nearly at her breaking point. But just when she was about to completely fall apart, soone appeared and saved her from despair.
He even solve the problem of the bullying doing to her by Endou and her group so easily. This made Shino sigh again, yet thinking of his handso appearance and broad back as he stood in front of her, Shino sohow felt her cheeks beco warm.
Unconsciously, her face turned slightly red as Shino recalled Shido’s figure in her mind.
Still, as she thought of Shido, Shino also rembered the business card that he had given to her that gave her a huge surprise. She never expected that Shido’s identity would be such a big character.
The youngest business prodigy who had shaken the entire business world. This young man had suddenly appeared out of nowhere and made a na for himself in just three months. He owned a wide range of companies spanning healthcare, agriculture, food and beverages, and even technology. Thus, establishing the Flügel Conglorate.
Now, this young prodigy had beco a figure influential enough to affect Japan’s economy itself.
Of course, Shino only learned Shido’s true identity after seeing the company na on his business card and reading his na. Even though, Shino was living like a NEET as she almost have no friends and only stay at ho, she wasn’t ignorant of the news or current trends. Naturally, she had heard about Shido as well.
Still, recalling how Shido appeared so casual and easy-going despite being such a big shot, even going downtown in a simple disguise just to buy groceries without any guards made Shino feel that he was truly unpredictable. Normally, soone of Shido’s status would have bodyguards following them, even if they are not beside Shido, there should be so following him secretly to protect his safety. Yet, Shino hadn’t seen anyone like that around him.
While Shino found Shido unpredictable and mysterious, she also thought he was sowhat strange, but in a good way.
If Shido knew what she was thinking, then he would probably beco speechless as he was describe as strange by her. Yet, if he had to answer her question about why he didn’t need any guards around him, it would be because of his [Transparency Manipulation], an ability that allowed him to lower his presence or completely erase his existence from people’s senses.
Nevertheless, even though she was shock at that ti when she discovered that Shido was actually that young genius, she still didn’t hesitate to save his number on her phone.
Sohow, Shino couldn’t help but feel a bit of regret for rejecting Shido’s offer to take her ho, which made her let out a deep sigh. Still, she had his number now, and they could always et again, right?
And truthfully, Shino wanted to repay Shido for helping her solve her problem like treating him to a al, yet, when she thought of his identity, Shino hesitated and assud that he must be busy.
In the end, she decided to head ho first and think of a reason to call him later.
On the way back, even though she didn’t feel that good today because of the Endou and her group’s ss, Shino still bought so groceries before heading ho.
As she neared her apartnt, a person suddenly appeared from around the corner and smiled at her excitedly.
Shino was startled at first, but she relaxed slightly when she realized who it was.
"Hello, Asada-san."
"...Shinkawa-kun."
Looking at the boy in front of her, who was about the sa age as her, Shino suddenly felt even more exhausted. She didn’t hate him, in fact, she was sowhat grateful to him, since he was the only person who can be said as her friend and he had helped her before. Still, she couldn’t deny that sotis, his constant pestering wore her out.
Still, she maintained her neutral look and smiled weakly at him. "...What is it, Shinkawa-kun?"
Shinkawa acted as if he didn’t notice the weariness in Shino’s expression and talk to her in excited voice. "Asada-san, I tried a new VRMMO today, I think this ga might help you with your trauma!"
Shinkawa spoke excitedly, while Shino furrowed her brows slightly at his ntion of curing her trauma. Even though the topic piqued her interest, she was far too tired today and just wanted to slump of her bed and rest.
In the end, she gave him a small, polite smile and said, "I see. Thank you for telling this, Shinkawa-kun."
Her response only made Shinkawa even more enthusiastic, and his eyes lit up with excitent as he continued, "Then..."
"But, I’m too tired right now. Can we talk about this tomorrow?" Shino said as gently as she could, careful not to hurt Shinkawa’s feelings.
Shinkawa was taken aback by her response. Usually, Shino would show at least a bit of excitent whenever sothing related to overcoming her trauma ca up.
But it seed she really was exhausted today. Only now did he notice how pale and weak she looked. Shinkawa imdiately understood, even without her saying it, this must have had sothing to do with Endou and her group.
In the end, Shinkawa could only say in a disappointed tone, "I-I see... Then we can talk about it later. You should rest and recover, you look a little pale."
"Thank you, Shinkawa-kun. Then, I’ll be going first." With that, Shino gave him a small nod before turning to walk back toward her apartnt.
She didn’t notice that while she was walking away, Shinkawa was still staring at her fleeting figure without looking away. However, there was sothing strange in his eyes as the way Shinkawa look at her back was a bit creepy.
Shinkawa only turned to leave once Shino had completely disappeared from his sight.
It might have seed normal for them to run into each other downtown or at school, but Shino failed to realize how strange it was for Shinkawa to be in her neighbourhood, especially since his house was in the opposite direction of her neighbourhood.
His presence there was suspicious, yet Shino was far too tired from Endou and her group’s bullying, and her thoughts were still occupied with Shido. Because of that, she didn’t notice anything odd about his behaviour.
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