𝟶𝟶𝟹: 𝙶𝚊𝚖𝚎 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝?

"Wait but before that, Toya doesn't know most of you! Would you all be so kind as to introduce yourselves to our precious Toya Aoyagi?" An pulls my head, putting it in her lap. Azusawa giggles, and Akito throws a chess piece at her head. I get off quickly, kind of embarrassed.

"I'll go first! I'm Mizuki Akiyama, 2nd year! She/they! PLEASE MODEL FOR M--" She shouts until Ena shoves a chip in their mouth. I like their pink hair.

"Haruka Kiri--"

"This is Haruka Kiritani, only the most amazing singer ever, 1st year, the best girl in the world! It doesn't matter to me if you're popular, but if you touch her I will KILL YOU ." A girl with light brown hair says, holding her fake knife to my neck. Haruka and Akito pull us away from each other. Quickly after, she clears her throat.

"Sorry! Something came over me, hehe.~" She giggles innocently, but I still cling close to Akito, with fear in my eyes. "I'm Minori Hanasato! I hope we get along better in the future!" New note; Minori has two sides.

I slowly wave, and hide even more behind Akito. I'm so sorry I'm using him as a human shield, but she's frightening.

"I-I'm.. Ichika Hoshino, 1st gra-- I mean year!.. it's nice to meet you..!" A girl with short, black hair says, while hiding behind Saki. Saki giggles, and ruffles her hair.

I wave back, and smile. Ena quickly pulls out her sketchbook, and Mizuki points a camera at me. I should smile often. Usually Akito would get mad if I got too much attention, knowing it's overwhelming for me. But for some reason he's just relaxed today. He lays back, shutting his eyes. Is he tired already?

"Let's get started~!!" An claps.

"Can I go first?" Mizuki asks, and An gives a muffled 'yes' with her mouth full of popcorn.

"Toya! Truth or dare?"

I look around at everyone staring at me, and make the led dark enough for them to see it. I choose truth.

"FUU-- okay!!" They give an annoyed smile, and calm down. "Is it true that the rumor about you not wanting to talk to people true?"

I shake my head, and worry how many people have heard that.

"He has a communication disorder. He's not comfortable with talking yet, so don't give him any stupid dares." He glares at everyone, and I blush. Nobody has ever stepped up for me before, I'm glad he did.

"Let's go clockwise. Ena, your turn!" An points to her.

"Akito. Truth or dare?" She says dead serious, and the bright mood in the room fades.

"Dare." He grins back.

"I dare you to put your head in Toya's lap for five rounds if you were so mad about An and Toya doing it." She gives an evil smile to him. My face flushes.

"Wait, n--" Akito blushes, then quickly gets kicked in the head by An.

"Karma is a bitch." She flips her hair, cuddling Azusawa again.

He's in my lap..! What do I do now? I think, flustered, and find my hand on his hair. We're both red messes, and Mizuki breaks Ena's pencil in half.

"He's elegant in every way, why won't he model for me?!" They mutter through her teeth.

"A~nyways, my turn! Akito, truth or dare?" An giggles.

".. Truth." He says, hiding his face in my thighs. I would choose truth after what his sister dared him to do, too.

"Are you okay..?" She laughed quietly, and he gave her the finger. I gasp, putting his hand down. He mumbles something, and covers his face with his palm as well. That's adorable.

"My cute, precious girlfriend's turn!" An squishes her cheek onto Azusawa's.

"U-Um.. Kiritani, truth or dare?" Kohane shyly says, and Minori glares at her.

"Truth."

"Is it true that you used to date An?" Kohane asks, and An shakes her head, like she doesn't want her to know. Minori smiles, grabbing her knife prop.

Haruka lowers Minori's hand, and answers.

"Yes, in middle school. I can't go further in detail, because we're not okay with sharing too much. But I'm glad you two found each other, it's nice to see An happy again." Haruka smiles, and An gives an embarrassed thumbs up back.

"A-Anyways, Akito, wake your fat ass up!" She kicks him again. Akito raises his head, and she shoves it back in my lap. He sighs.

"Ena, truth or dare."

"Dare, I'm not a pussy." She rolls her eyes at him.

"I dare you to leave me the FUCK alone for the whole night." He says in a somewhat irritated voice. She sticks her tongue at him.

"Toya, your turn!"

Who do I choose, though? There's a lot of people, so I don't want anyone to think I'm playing favorites. Although, I should ask An.

"Dare!" She shouts, jumping up. What now? Um.. uh.

"I dare you to.. not bully Akito as much for the rest of the night?" I shrug.

An becomes silent, and I'm worried I made a wrong dare for her. She smiles, with waterfalls of tears.

"My turn!!" Saki says, and Tsukasa cheers her on. "Ichika, truth or dare?" Saki looks behind her.

"D.. dare." She says, trying her best to act tough.

"Gimme a big ol' kiss~!" She attacks her, and giggles.

"S-Saki!!"

Tsukasa cries proud tears, and An taps Akito.

"Get up, Aki-" She gags. Is she going to puke-? "ACK-" She coughs like crazy, and Azusawa pats her back.

"Akito, it's been five rounds." Ena says.

"Nah, I could get used to this." He says, very relaxed.

"Okay, then." An shrugs, continuing to scarf down her snacks.

-*-*-

After playing for a while, An gets bored. She leaps from her bed, and makes a dramatic pose.

"Alrighty guys, we're going to play 7 minutes in heaven!" An grins, and Akito immediately gets up from my lap. How is she coming up with games to play so easily? I have a weird feeling about this.

"ME, I GO FIRST AND CHOOSE TOYA. I'M BRINGING MY CAMER--" Akiyama shouts, and Ena slaps them.

"Snap out of it."

"Right. I'm sorry." She slumps, calming down. Hanasato holds Kiritani, giving everyone a death stare.

"A.. Ahaha.. Ah, h-how about us using the hat, for Toya's safety..." An says, covering me. I'm very scared of her friends.

She writes everyone's name on a small piece of paper, and shakes the hat around. She goes first, and pulls out a paper.

"Toya! Let's go!" She grabs my hand, pulling into her closet, closing the door. We sit there in silence. Her closet is very huge.

"So, is there anything you want to tell me?" She grins, leaning forward to me. I tilt my head, stopping her with my hand. "Don't act so clueless! I'm talking about Akito!" An teases, and my eyes widen. "Do you like him?" She smirks. I grow red, shaking my head fast. She giggles, and lays her head on my shoulder.

"He's never actually had any friends before, you know. I was his only one. We met because he really liked my dad's performance. My dad made the best live house event ever, too! Well, I like to think that. A lot of people enjoyed it." She smiles, and then looks down. "He did one thing, and then the whole school hated him for it. He got suspended. I don't think it was his fault, because it wasn't. And then when the 1st year started, everyone made so many rumors about it. He lost everyone close to him. He is always being misunderstood for a delinquent."

She looks up at me, and stares.

"Please be his friend for a long time. You're the best thing that has ever happened to him. I know I tease him a lot, but besides that, he really did need someone like you for a long time. And not because you don't talk, but because.. I think he really likes you. He's a lot more open now."

What did he do to make everyone hate him, though? How much has he been through? I smile back, and nod. She ruffles my hair, and we wait for the time to be up.

-*-*-

"Time's up, get the fuck out. .. An." Akito slams open the door, scaring us. He drags An out, and she laughs. He holds out his hand, and I grab it, getting up.

"I'll go next!!" Akiyama says, pulling out a paper. "Ichika!" They say and Ichika looks passed out.

"O-Okay!" She stands, and they go into An's closet.

7 minutes are up, and they laugh together, coming out of the closet. (HMM.) I think they became good friends, I'm glad. Everyone stares at Akito, and he sighs. He pulls out a paper, and looks at Azusawa.

"M-Me?"

"I object!!" An says, defending her. She starts ranting, and Akito stops her.

"I had to let you go with Toya. Let's get this over with already." He grumbles, and they both go in.

-*-*-

After time is up, An bangs on the door. "Kohane!! My sweet angel, come out!!! I miss you~!"

Azusawa opens the door, and An jumps on her. She sobs, but I'm pretty sure she's just being dramatic.

"Akito's coming out of the closet, guys." An cackles, pointing at him. He rolls his eyes, coming back next to me.

"I'll go." Ena says, and ruffles around the papers. She pulls one out. "Oh, Toya! What a lovely surprise." She smiles. I like how both her and Akito act the exact same. She sticks her tongue out at Akito again, and he glares at her. We both go in, and sit. Akiyama tries throwing her phone, and Ena slams the door shut.

"Sorry if everyone there is making you overwhelmed. They can be like that sometimes." She giggles. I shake my head, and make a hand gesture that it doesn't bother me, because I enjoy people that are social. She looks surprised, but a calm kind.

"Is Akito treating you well? Or is he being a dumbass?" Ena asks. I blush, and she seems to notice.

"I'll say this on my behalf, thank you. You don't know how hard he's had it, actually. He tried to act like everything was fine, but I knew it wasn't. He's always there for me, but that's only because I show my emotions. He hides it with that stupid friendly smile. You've made him happier, Toya. I'm thankful you came into his life."

I'm moved by the kind words, but why is everyone thanking me for it? I didn't do anything. I don't deserve any credit, I can't even get the nerve to speak to others. Maybe my father is right. I should stop acting weak like this, I'm not good enough for the real world.

After time is up, Akito comes to get me again.

A few rounds go on without me, and I'm glad Hanasato and Kiritani got paired up for their turns, even if it was staged. Someone could have died. Tsukasa and Saki have been asleep 5 minutes after the truth or dare game. They had to eliminate them, after wrapping a blanket around both of them.

It's my turn, and everyone stares at me eagerly. I really hope I don't get anyone that could attack me there. I pull out a piece of paper, and it's.. Akito.

"LET'S FUCKING G- I mean, come on." Akito clears his throat, and walks to the closet. An almost burst out laughing, but Kohane gave her a cupcake. Mizuki bangs on the wall, sobbing. Ena pats them, and gives me a thumbs up.

Akito closes the door, and this time, the silence is so loud. I start to get nervous.

"So, uh.. did you enjoy the party?"

I nod.

"That's good. I hope none of those annoying people got you overwhelmed." He says, and now I kinda want to say something.

I yawn, and he looks at me. "Tired?" I start dozing off, and decide to put my head on his shoulder. He gets shocked at first, but then relaxes.

"You can sleep. If they wake you up, I'm seriously going to kill them."

I smile, and then fall asleep. I think I'll be fine if Akito is by my side.

𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝟹: '𝙶𝚊𝚖𝚎 𝙽𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝?', 𝚎𝚗𝚍.

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creators note: HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH sobbing because i want to work on "to fight alongside you"