From the front of the Daiki gang, a boy stepped forward. His sharp eyes glared like blades, and his voice cut through the classroom.
"What the hell are you trying to do? Knocking out our friend like that?" Kai growled, grabbing Yuuta by the collar.
Yuuta didn't flinch. He met Kai's glare with his own.
"Don't cross the line," Yuuta said coldly. "He started this. That's why he got what was coming."
Kai clenched his fists and swung at Yuuta with rage, but—
Whoosh!
Yuuta ducked, fluid and precise, then countered with a sharp punch to Kai's gut.
Thud!
Kai staggered back, nearly falling to his knees, gasping for air.
— Ah, forgive the interruption. I'm the narrator, and I forgot to mention something important.
Yuuta's older brother, Kaito, is a Taekwondo champion. Since they were kids, he's been teaching Yuuta self-defense techniques.
So… yeah. Now back to the story.
The classroom fell into stunned silence. The rest of the Daiki gang took a fearful step back.
Whispers erupted.
"Yuuta's strong…"
"Did you see that?"
"Even Kai couldn't land a hit…"
Even Airi and Renji looked frozen in disbelief.
Then Yuuta spoke again, voice clear and unwavering.
"This is my last warning." He turned toward the Daiki gang, his tone like steel. "Stop hurting Airi. She's not your toy... she's mine."
Gasps filled the room. Renji's eyes widened. "Did he just say…?"
Airi blinked, stunned. Her cheeks turned bright red.
Without waiting, Yuuta turned to her, gently took her arm.
"Let's go, Airi."
And just like that, he walked out of the classroom with her in tow. His grip wasn't rough—it was protective.
Airi's heart thumped loudly as she looked at Yuuta's face. His expression was calm… and warm.
He suddenly stopped in the hallway, pulled a handkerchief from his pocket, and began gently brushing dirt from her hair and shoulders.
"W-What are you doing?" Airi asked, turning away with a blush.
Yuuta smiled faintly, still focused on her. "Because you did this for me once too… When everyone was against me, you stood by my side."
Airi stared, confused. "I... I don't remember that. I think this is the first time we've met... isn't it?"
Yuuta paused, staring at her like she was something fragile.
"You don't remember. That's why I like you."
That made Airi's face flush even deeper. She looked away again. "W-What are you even saying…"
Yuuta tilted his head slightly, still smiling. "By the way, Airi… what happened? How did you get caught up with those bullies?"
Her smile faded. Her lips parted—
"That's because of… Ruma—"
Suddenly—
Everything froze.
The hallway darkened. Shadows spilled into the space like ink in water.
A cold fog crept in from every direction.
Yuuta blinked. "W-What the—"
A whisper echoed inside his mind.
> "You have to save her. Now."
A shock ran through Yuuta's body. The fog surged—
And then everything changed.
Flash!
Yuuta found himself back in the classroom.
Same day. Same classroom.
But—
23 minutes before the voting results for Airi's expulsion.
His heart pounded.
"What the hell is going on…" he muttered. His vision blurred—his mind spinning—but he forced himself to breathe, to think.
"Was that… time travel?"
His hands trembled slightly.
"First, I woke up in an alternate world… Now I'm back in the past? How many secrets are buried in this reality?"
He clenched his fists.
But this time, I know what's coming. I have a second chance.
Takamura and Saya… They're planning something. If they can't get Airi expelled… they'll try to kill her.
And Saya—she received a strange notification on her phone that day. Something connected to Hikari, who… ends up being the one to try and end Airi's life.
She's the key. I have to change her choice.
Yuuta closed his eyes, inhaling deeply.
"I'll play it the same way at first. Let the principal make the announcement. Let the fake video go public. Let Airi be saved."
Then… they'll panic.
Saya. Takamura. They'll lose control.
And that's when I'll move.
This time… I'll rewrite everything.
Next time yuuta is going to all out for saving Airi
Character Profile: Airi Kuragami (倉神 愛莉)
Age: 16
Class: 2-B
Height: 162 cm
Personality: Kind, cheerful, responsible, emotionally strong
Archetype: The sunbeam girl with hidden scars
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Overview:
Airi Kuragami is one of the most well-liked girls in school. She's extroverted, always wears a bright smile, and has a warm personality that draws people in. Teachers admire her dedication, and classmates enjoy her presence. She's excellent in academics and participates actively in class activities, often acting as a bridge between different social groups.
But behind that bright personality is a girl hiding her own loneliness and past pain.
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Family Background:
Airi's parents work overseas and are rarely home. They send money and occasional messages, but she lives alone in Japan, managing everything on her own. Despite this, she never complains and handles her responsibilities with maturity beyond her age.
She has a stepbrother, a college student, but the two are distant. They barely talk. Airi doesn't open up about what happened between them, but her eyes harden slightly whenever he's mentioned.
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Past Trauma:
In middle school, Airi was the target of brutal bullying. The ringleader? Daiki, a boy from her class. He tormented her emotionally and mentally. Most students looked away.
But Airi never let the cruelty break her. She endured it with quiet strength, and even now, she hides those scars behind her ever-present smile.
What few know is that this period in her life triggered the obsession of a boy named Ruma, whom she once protected. That single act of kindness would one day spiral into a nightmare.
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Current Relationships:
Yuuta Kanzaki: The boy whose life becomes entangled with hers across timelines. She doesn't fully understand why he's so protective of her… or why he sometimes says things like he's known her forever.
Renji: A classmate and friend who respects Airi and is often caught off guard by the drama surrounding her.
Takamura & Saya: Students who once seemed like friends—but are entangled in a web of manipulation and betrayal surrounding Airi.
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Notable Traits:
Lives alone but keeps her apartment neat and cozy. She often cooks for herself and has learned to be independent.
Despite her trauma, she still believes in kindness. She's not naive—but she chooses to hope in people.
Keeps a small notebook where she writes positive things each day to remind herself life can still be beautiful.
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