The massive amounts of aura that is radiating beetwen these two is insane. I definitely got reincarnated in Jujutsu Kaisen. Should I start eating random fingers that I come across now? I should probably leave and not get caught up between these two. If I say one single word i'll turn into stone. Maybe freeze to death. Which is less painful?
"White o- Alya? That was fast." - I said
I mean I have a point. How many minutes has it been since i've came to the Service Club. I've even noticed some sweat on her forehead. Did she run here? Maybe she's the type to sweat alot during summer.
What I didn't notice was when I said her name, Yukinoshita suddendly sharpened her gaze towards Alya, she in return raised her head up and smiled in delight.
"Oh it's nothing. I just asked around and they quickly told me. But Aiko... Can you tell me who this lady is?" - she responds with a smile
Yukinoshita furrows her brows, noticing how I didn't reject her calling me by my name.
"This is the president of the Service Club - Yukinoshita Yukino. From today onwards i'll be joining her and helping her with the club activities."
"Club activities. Hm, I understand."
"But Alya, why did you come here now? There's only less than 10 minutes since class is starting." - I ask with a question mark on my head.
"Oh~ About that... you can go ahead, I have something to talk about with miss club president over here" - she responds with a smile.
I turn my gaze between the two?
Do they know each other? Are they friends? Doesn't seem like it considering the look both of them are giving each other. More like friends turned into enemies.
The legendary battle between the Ice Empress and the White Oni! Who will win? Place your bets people!
Ah... I've gone insane... Now i'm talking with random people inside my head... I should just leave these two alone for now. Hope they don't kill each other and me not taking the blame for it. Wouldn't want getting on the news tomorrow.
[Breaking News: Mysterious Incident Unfolds at Local High School. Two people dead And The Criminal Ran Away From The Crime Scene!?]
Just imagining it... Damn.
"Oh okay, then i'll leave, both of to talk it out..." - I quietly leave the room, not trying to disturb them.
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As soon as he closed the door and walked away, the room transformed into a frigid landscape reminiscent of Mount Everest. It's a battle between a Wild Cat and a Snow Leopard. Suddendly, Alya asks:
"You. You're the one who forced him into joining this club, am I right?" - she said with a calm voice, her eyes narrowing as she fixed her gaze on Yukino.
"And what if I did?" Yukino responded, her tone equally chilly, a mask of indifference firmly in place. "What does that have to do with you?" She met Alya's gaze, though her heart raced with the ghosts of a love that had once been, in a timeline, now lost.
Alya took a step closer, her smile fading into a more serious expression. "Aiko is my friend. I don't appreciate people manipulating him into situations he doesn't want to be in." - her expression softening slightly -"I just want what's best for him. He's been through enough, and he doesn't need someone like you complicating his life even further."
"You don't know anything about me or my intentions. Aiko is a valuable addition to the Service Club, and I won't apologize for recognizing his potential." - Yukino's eyes flashed with a mix of anger and something else - perhaps a hint of guilt?
"You and I both know that's not how it works. People like you have a way of making others feel like they don't have a choice. You use your words and your influence to get what you want, regardless of who gets hurt in the process." - Alya shot back.
The tension in the room was palpable, the air thick with unspoken words and unresolved feelings. Alya and Yukino stood facing each other, two forces of nature locked in a silent battle of wills, each carrying the weight of a love that had once been, in a timeline now lost.
Finally, Alya sighed, her shoulders relaxing slightly - "Fine. But if I find out you're hurting him or using him for your own gain, I won't hesitate to step in. I want what's best for him. This doesn't mean were friends."
Yukino nodded: - "Understood. I have no intention of hurting Aiko. In fact, I believe the Service Club can be a place where he truly belongs."
As the two women stood there, the room gradually began to warm, the icy tension melting away.
"Well, i'll be going now. Class is about to start. You should return aswell." - Alya says while waving goodbye to Yukino.
She pushed the door open and stepped out into the hallway, the sound of her footsteps echoing softly as she walked away.
Yukino remained in the room for a moment longer, her thoughts a whirlwind of memories and emotions. She walked over to the window and looked out at the school grounds, the students milling about, oblivious to the complexities of her heart. She thought about Aiko in her past, about the way he had looked at her when he first entered the Service Club room, the mix of reluctance and curiosity in his eyes. She knew she had been harsh, forcing him into the club like that. But she also knew that he needed a place where he could belong, where he could find a sense of purpose.
As she turned away from the window, she made a silent promise to herself. She would do her best to make the Service Club a place where Aiko could truly thrive, where he could find the happiness he deserved.
Meanwhile, Aiko sat in his classroom, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts. Like:
"I wonder what I should eat for dinner..."
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AIZAWA AIKO POV
Later that day, as the final bell rang and students began to file out of their classrooms, I found myself walking down the hallway with Alya, their steps slow and deliberate. I glanced at Alya, who seemed lost in thought, her expression a blend of determination and something softer, perhaps a hint of nostalgia.
"So, Alya," - I began, breaking the silence - "What did you and Yukino talk about after I left?"
I mean, I was curious. Maybe they were lovers from the past and turned into enemies due to a bad relationship. That's very plausible. Somebody can write a novel about that...
Alya looked at me, her eyes reflecting a mix of emotions. "Oh, you know, just girl stuff! Nothing to worry about!"
She's lying. But what right do I have to ask her about those types of matters? I'm just her "friend." Maybe in a few months, we'll just turn back into strangers, sitting next to each other, and then she'll join a different, more popular group to stick around with. And I, like usual, will be sitting alone again.
"Girl stuff, huh?" I said, trying to keep his tone light. "Well, if you ever want to talk about it, I'm here. You know that, right? I'm a bad listener, but i'll try."
Alya smiled, her eyes reflecting a warmth that belied the complexity of her emotions. "I know, Aiko. And I appreciate it. Really, I do. But some things are just... complicated. You don't need to worry about it."
I nodded. I understand that everyone had their secrets, their own battles to fight. Just some battles are more important that others, the more popular ones always have support behind them, while the unpopular ones fade into the dark, never to be seen again... just like mine.
As we walked, my mind wandered to the memories of my past. Why was I reincarnated? What's the point if everything is happening the same way as before? It was a strange and complex web of emotions, and I couldn't help feeling like I was caught in the middle of something I didn't fully understand.
This is complicated... I wish I just stayed dead. So i wouldn't need to feel like this. But despite this uncertainty that I have in me... I felt a sense of hope, a belief that maybe, just maybe, I could find a way to navigate this tangled path of mine.
As they walked, she suddendly broke the silence:
"Hey, Aiko," Alya said, her voice pulling him back to the present. "What are you thinking about?"
I looked at her, my expression showing uncertainness. - "Just... life, I guess. As for what I'm thinking about, I don't really know..."
She nodded, her eyes reflecting a deep understanding. "It's okay to feel uncertain, Aiko. We all have moments like that. But remember, you're not alone. We'll face whatever comes our way together."
I smiled... or tried to smile. I don't really know how to. Haven't tasted a sense of happiness in a long time. Just destroying my body for work, thinking about work, how to make more money... Thinking back, I should of prioritized my health a bit more. Some people are more genetically gifted than others, whether it's looks, status, height, which parents you have, you can't really choose that. If you're stuck with abusive dead-end parents, good luck trying to get out of there without getting a dose of depression. Atleast my parents were good people till the very last moment. That was the only thing I can say something good about my life.
She might find me crazy if I say this to her, but whatever... I've been through worse, it's not like if I lose her as a friend the whole universe would crumble down. I want someone to listen to me, anybody, girl, guy - doesn't matter.
"Hey Alya"
"Yes Aiko~" - she responds with a smile on her face
"What if I said... Let's say... I somehow or somewhat, remember my past life to a certain extent. Would you believe me?" - I said. To a certain extent is kind of a lie, considering I remember everything, but oh well, she doesn't need to know about that.
She suddenly stopped in her tracks, her gaze slowly turning towards me like stone, her expression one of shock.
"...Say that again?"
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