The warning didn't feel like words anymore.
It felt like a countdown.
Yamabuki couldn't shake it off.
Not at home.
Not at school.
Not even in silence.
"…Tch."
He leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling.
"…'I'll show you'… huh."
For the first time—
That line stayed in his head.
Not annoying.
Not stupid.
Dangerous.
🌒 Next Morning
Everything looked normal.
Too normal.
Classroom noise.
Students laughing.
Teacher talking.
But Yamabuki noticed it immediately.
"…There are more."
"…More what?" Takumi asked.
"…Eyes."
Takumi blinked.
"…Bro, you've lost it."
"…Shut up." 💢
But he wasn't wrong.
People—
Unfamiliar people—
Were around.
Near the gates.
Near the corridors.
Watching.
Not students.
"…Tch."
⚠️ Naya's Reaction
Naya walked in.
And the moment she did—
She froze.
Just for a second.
Then continued like nothing happened.
But Yamabuki saw it.
"…You noticed too," he muttered.
Their eyes met.
No words.
But the message was clear.
It started.
🌘 Lunch Break
"…We need to talk."
Naya pulled him aside.
Behind the school building.
No one around.
"…You should stop coming to school for a while."
"…No." 💢
"…This isn't a joke."
"…I know."
"…Then act like it."
"…I am." 💢
💥 The Pressure
"…They're already watching you."
"…Good."
"…Yamabuki—"
"…I said I'm not leaving." 💢
Silence.
"…You don't understand what they can do."
"…Then show me." 💢
That line—
Made her expression crack.
"…You're asking for something you can't handle."
"…You're deciding that for me."
"…Because I've seen it happen!"
Her voice rose.
"…People disappear! They don't come back the same!"
Silence hit instantly.
Yamabuki stared at her.
"…So that's what happened before."
Naya froze.
"…You said too much," she whispered.
"…Not enough." 💢
🌑 The Trap
A sound.
Footsteps.
Not one.
Multiple.
Yamabuki turned slowly.
"…Looks like they're done waiting."
From the shadows—
Three figures appeared.
Same cold presence.
Same silence.
Watching.
"…You shouldn't have resisted," one of them said.
"…You shouldn't have come." 💢
"…This isn't your fight."
"…It is now." 💢
⚡ First Clash
Without warning—
One of them moved.
Fast.
Too fast.
Yamabuki barely dodged—
"…Tch!"
The ground cracked slightly where the strike landed.
"…What the hell—"
These weren't normal people.
💢 Yamabuki Fights Back
"…You think I'll just stand still?" 💢
He lunged forward—
Punch aimed straight—
But—
Blocked.
Easily.
"…You're inexperienced."
"…You're annoying." 💢
💔 Naya Breaks
"STOP!"
Naya stepped between them.
"…Don't touch him."
"…Move."
"…No."
"…You know the rules."
"…I don't care."
Silence.
Danger rising.
⚠️ The Truth Reveals More
"…You've changed," one of them said.
"…Because of him."
"…That's why he's a problem."
Yamabuki clenched his fists.
"…Stop talking like I'm not here." 💢
"…You won't be for long."
💥 Critical Moment
One of them stepped forward again—
This time—
Straight toward Yamabuki.
Fast.
No hesitation.
Naya's eyes widened.
"…NO—!"
She moved instantly—
Grabbing his arm—
Pulling him back—
⚡ Impact
The attack missed—
But the force—
Sent both of them crashing to the ground.
❤️ Close
Too close.
Naya on top of him.
Breathing fast.
"…Are you okay?"
"…I'm fine." 💢😳
"…Idiot… don't move like that."
"…You jumped in first."
"…Because you're reckless!"
"…You're worse." 💢
🌑 The Real Danger
The figures didn't attack again.
They watched.
Carefully.
"…Interesting."
"…So you'll protect him."
Naya's grip tightened slightly.
"…I said don't touch him."
💥 Final Line
"…Then next time," the voice said coldly,
"…we won't miss."
And just like that—
They disappeared.
Leaving behind—
Silence.
Fear.
And something much worse—
Reality.
🌒 End Scene
Naya didn't move.
Still close.
Still holding him.
"…Now do you understand…"
She whispered.
"…This isn't something you can win."
Yamabuki looked at her.
Calm
.
"…Who said I'm trying to win?" 💢