Is it okay for a loner like me to have a yandere? - Chapter 2- Changes

The rest of the classes went as normal.

I understood most of the things and noted whatever was necessary. I had a few questions but as usual, I didn’t raise my hand to ask them.

Now, it was lunch break. Finally, sometimes when I can breathe properly.

I got up intending to take Yuki-chan to the cafeteria…however, the moment I turned, I froze.

Her desk was crowded with students, and all of them were at the top of the class, the elite group.

I found her smiling and talking to Haruk and Takuya, while another guy named Asakura Daiki teased her—making Yuki-chan blush and laugh.

She…seemed to be enjoying herself.

For a moment I thought…was she always like that? Is it easy for her to forget her friends? But then I shook my head and removed all the negative thoughts.

This was her first day so surely, ignoring people would make a bad impression.

I took my wallet from the bag and rushed to the cafeteria.

I knew she didn’t bring herself lunch; her mother woke up late, just like mine, and that’s why I intended on bringing her a bun at least.

“God…this is chaotic.” The scene before me was familiar. The whole cafeteria was bustling with students rushing toward the counter and capturing seats for themselves and their friends.

I took a deep breath and braced myself.

Yuki-chan loves sweet buns, and they sell them. But if I am late there would be none.

I can’t afford to let that happen.

Stepping forward I took a deep breath and rushed towards the crowd.

Because of my thin frame, I was able to move through the students…somehow.

They were pushing and shouting all at once. Guh, this was so annoying.

I don’t often rush into the crowd and always wait until they are dispersed before taking whatever is left.

But today, I wanted to let Yuki-chan taste the famous bun of our school.

“E-excuse me, one sweet bun and one rice ball.” I slammed the bill on the counter and instantly got what I asked for.

I grabbed the food securely before covering it with my arms so I don’t drop it and pushed back through the crowd once again.

It was a tough job, but after ten minutes of struggle, I was finally returning to the class with a perfectly shaped bun in my possession.

It felt like an accomplishment.

Walking back into the class, I decided to become a mood spoiler and interrupt their conversation if they were still surrounding Yuki-chan.

After all, people need to eat to restore their energy so they can converse.

However, my concern was unwarranted.

The moment my eyes landed on Yuki-chan, I felt my efforts were unneeded.

Around her, several lunch boxes had been opened, and she was taking bites from each one of them, a little hesitantly.

“Here, taste this one.” Asakura-kun suddenly lifted a sushi from his lunch box and extended it towards Yuki-chan.

My breath was caught in my throat.

Was she going to accept it?

“Woah~Daiki~such a special treatment. Don’t tell me you fell for the new girl right away.” Tachibana-san teased.

My heart clenched at the sight of Yuki-chan blushing and everyone giggling around her.

Suddenly…I felt regretful of putting myself through the torture to bring her lunch.

I didn’t remain standing to see what they were doing or talking.

Stuffing the bun in my bag, I silently began to chew on the rice ball.

What I feared was becoming true.

Yuki-chan…was on the path of becoming a second Haruka for me.

….

Returning home, we were together and alone.

She was smiling all the way and talking about what happened the whole day.

It seems she found friends who hold similar hobbies to her.

“You never told me you had such cool classmates.” She said, nudging me with her shoulder.

I smiled weakly, “Well, I barely interact with them. Glad you made some friends.”

“Hmm~it’s nice. I never believed making friends would be so fun.”

She…doesn’t realize, does she? What am I feeling right now, or what did she just say? She couldn’t see the change in her behavior all of a sudden. But who am I to complain?

“They asked me if I wanted to go karaoke with them…what should I do?”

My heart sank…so they already made plans with her, huh?

I shrugged, sounding normal, “If you wanna go, just go. Just bring pepper spray just in case.”

Yuki-chan’s brows elevated, “Are they those kinds of guys?”

I really wanted to say yes. Takuya and Daiki both come from rich families, so yes…they are kind of like Playboy.

But telling her something I have assumed on my own would sound like I am being possessive of her.

“It’s for your own safety. You can’t trust anyone blindly.”

“But I trust you, Aki-kun.” She said…and my steps grew slower.

She turned to look at me with a tilt of her head.

I sighed. It seems she is really clueless.

….

That night, at the dining table, my mom and dad were chatting merrily like they always do but I couldn’t smile like usual

My mind was still at what I saw and heard during the lunch…it just wasn’t leaving my head.

“Son, is everything okay?” Hearing my Dad’s voice, I instinctively nodded and said,

“Yeah. All good.” Was I making faces? Damn, need to have a hold on my emotions.

My mother suddenly told me, “Bring Yuki-chan home after school tomorrow. I am making a hotpot tomorrow.”

It felt like my mother was making fun of me now…but I knew she wasn’t. She didn’t know the whole situation that’s why I told her,

“Oh, ah..Yuki-chan is going with her friends somewhere. She won’t be able to come for dinner.”

My mother’s expression clearly told me that she was worried.

She exchanged a glance with my father.

“Aki..is everything alright between you two?”

I smiled, “Yeah, it’s all good. She just made good friends because you know, she is kind and very polite.” I tried to sound normal, but did I?

The look on my parents’ face said otherwise.

I decided to stop making them worried and got up, “Thank you for the dinner. I am going back to my room.”

Fortunately, they understood my feelings and didn’t stop me from leaving.

Returning to my room, I glanced from my window and found Yuki-chan’s room lights on.

My gaze then fell on the bun which was still inside the bag.

I took it out and tore the wrapper.

I mindlessly took a bite…and it tasted bitter.

Was supposed to be sweet…but it wasn’t.

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.