031. Optical Illusion (3)
031. Optical Illusion (3)
Hehehe.
Like, I was super moved.
Because Yuna, for the first time.
Called my name.
Until now, Yuna had only ever called me "Hey" or "You."
Finally, finally, finally.
Yuna had properly called my name.
Hehehe.
It's a super great day.
So.
I hoped Yuna wouldn't hurt herself anymore.
"You're just like me now, aren't you? Aria Witri. Just another orphan, right?"
......I won't cry.
I've decided not to cry anymore.
I've decided not to show tears in front of Yuna.
Because.
I'm the villain, after all....
Like, like, turning over a new leaf and standing by Yuna's side.
That kind of thing shouldn't happen.
'Because Yuna's heart would be torn apart.'
So, thoroughly.
I had to remain Yuna's enemy.
'Yuna must be hurting so much too.......'
There's no way anyone could spit out such mean words and not have their heart ache.
Especially since Yuna is.
The super kind, upright, righteous protagonist.
I can't imagine how painful it must be for her.
It's not for my sake.
Like, like, I'm worried about the countless gazes watching Yuna.
No.
Yuna is saying really mean things right now.
But that's all my fault.
Those are the words I used to say.
She's just returning the same words to me.
It's revenge.
Justified revenge.
So.......
Since I've committed sins.
Like, like, I can't say anything to Yuna.
"Don't even think about closing your eyes in peace."
"......Yeah."
If only we were alone.
Really, I could have accepted Yuna's true feelings as much as she wanted.
Bu, but.
If that happened, like.......
I might have cried again.
But I can't do that.
I have to stay strong.
Crying is...... the right of the weak. Because it can buy sympathy.
I must not buy sympathy.
"Get away!!! Get away from Aria!!!"
Like, like, Alisa is also crying her eyes out and looks ready to pounce on Yuna.
I had to quickly divert Yuna's gaze.
Toward me.
"Yuna Castilla."
Yuna smiles brightly.
It's such a dazzling smile that I can't even stare at it.
"Finally, my feelings."
Yuna says that while.
With her blood-stained hand.
She starts brushing my hair back.
"You realized them, didn't you?"
"Yeah......."
I didn't feel any lies at all.
Yuna's heart, really.
I could feel it just as it was.
Just like the words she spat out.
She hates me.
She hates me so much that, like, she doesn't want to see me...... looking comfortable.
Uuuu....
I'm super comfortable right now.
Like, I can walk energetically, and I can see ahead to some extent.
Most of all, I can talk with Yuna.
Hehehe. I'm happy.
But if Yuna hates seeing me like this....
I, I.......
No.
Because I'm about to cry again.
I forced myself to clench my teeth.
"Get away, get away, please, get away from Aria. Don't...... do anything......."
I slowly looked at Alisa.
And gave her a smile that said I was okay.
Because Yuna won't do anything.
"Why would I?"
Like, like, Yuna's warmth started to spread all over my body.
I'm dirty.
Really, I have a super dirty body.
Yuna slowly hugged me.
"It's just the beginning."
"U, u, yeah......."
It felt good.
It was scary.
I wanted to see Yuna.
I lowered my gaze.
I like that Yuna is soft.
She must hate me because I'm dirty and disgusting.
'......Still, if Yuna is satisfied with this.'
I squeezed my eyes shut.
"The things you did. I haven't forgotten a single one, but I......"
I know.
Because I clung to her so persistently and bullied her so much.
With affection.
In the hope that Yuna would achieve growth that surpasses the original work.
Really, really....
A long, long road.
I can pride myself on having walked that road.
"I wanted to kill you. I only had feelings of hatred. But."
Yuna giggled.
Hehehe. Like, my heart feels warm and all that.
I didn't know I'd be able to see Yuna's smile this close up.
......I really didn't know.
'But, but I still have so much left to do for Yuna.......'
Like, like, it shouldn't end here.
Really.
Hing hing.
"U, uuu......."
Alisa sat down on the spot and started sobbing.
I wanted to tell her not to cry.
I wanted to tell her.
'She said it's just the beginning.'
Yuna definitely has the right to do that.
She's allowed to.
Like, I can really endure any kind of bullying.
......Not that I have that kind of fetish.
Really for Yuna's sake.
If Yuna wants it, I'm willing to.......
I thought it was okay.
Until now.
'That shouldn't be.'
Victims and the weak are always sympathized with.
No matter how much trashy stuff she does, how disgusting, ugly, and devoid of human heart she is.
Aria Witri.
......Even if she's a villain like that, she's always pitied.
Then...... what about Yuna?
What about the criticism and contempt Yuna will receive?
If she drives away all the friends she worked so hard to make.
What on earth will be left by Yuna's side?
......What on earth does that make what I did?
I bully Yuna.
I had to bully her.
Like, like, because I couldn't ruin the original game too much.
If that happened, Yuna would.......
'Because she would have ended up as a fool who couldn't take a single step out of her room.'
Like, like, Yuna needed a super huge trial.
To achieve growth.
Really.
A massive trial.
So.
All for Yuna.
I bullied Yuna.
That's all.
I don't want to buy sympathy over something like this, nor do I intend to turn Yuna from a victim into a perpetrator.
She clearly.
Achieved growth.
On her own.
After making tons of friends...... she got one step closer to the ideal protagonist I imagine.
So I was happy.
Just watching her made me laugh "hehehe" automatically, and it was really, super great.
That hasn't changed even now.
With a wide, smiling expression, Yuna.
Gently placed her foot on top of my shoe.
And started to apply pressure.
"If you're not careful...... this is what happens."
She applies pressure slowly.
My foot started to get crushed.
"......U, yeah."
When I nodded, Yuna, with a satisfied expression.
Stepped back slightly.
"Just kidding."
Yuna is even playing pranks on me.
It was really great. Hehehe.
Still, it was super, super fortunate that Yuna grew up so brightly.
In an environment with no friends, no parents, and no family.
Like...... rummaging through trash cans in the slums.
Ending that life where she barely survived day by day.
Because she became able to shine on everyone so confidently, brightly, and radiantly.
Now, actually, shouldn't I not have to worry anymore......?
'Uuu. But that won't do... Like, I have to cherish Yuna.'
Because the crises Yuna will face are super many and tough.
So for now.
Not yet.
Really, not yet.......
It's not the time.
That's why I.
Could whisper while smiling at Yuna.
"Get lost."
"......What?"
Yuna's expression distorts.
It was expected.
Like, like, Yuna's actions and tone...... are the exact things I did to Yuna.
Like, saying it's an expression of wanting to be close.
Saying it's a minor prank.
Saying there's no need to be so serious.
Like, teasing her like that.
Bullying her.
Tormenting her.
Our relationship hasn't changed.
It's just...... our positions have swapped a little.
And.
I've taken on Yuna's role.
In Yuna's position, I.
Have gone down.
If things were normal, I would have just, like, nodded.
With tears in my eyes.
And shouldn't have made eye contact with Yuna.
Because that was Yuna's reaction before.
Yuna wouldn't have expected me to say such extreme things to her face.
"What did you just say?"
I slowly.
Again, kindly.
Tried to whisper to Yuna's face.
Puck!
With the sound.
Until Yuna collapsed in front of me.
"Uh......?"
What, what, huh, what, what... is... happening?
"Arrived just in time. Aria-yang would have been in real danger otherwise."
"I told you!!! We had to go faster!!! But why, why did you wait until my sister ended up like that?"
"I did my best too, so please calm down. Stun magic usually takes a long time to chant."
Like, a super familiar voice was heard.
Clara.
She ran through the crowd and hugged me.
I couldn't put any strength into my legs at all.
"It's okay now. Now, really, really, it's okay......."
Ah, no, I.
I'm not okay.
Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna, Yuna.
In front of me.
Like.
Because she collapsed.
"Uh, uh. Uh......?"
And.
Behind Clara, who started crying while hugging me.
I felt someone's gaze.
"Glad I wasn't late. That Aria didn't get hurt. But is Yuna...... okay? President?"
"No problem. It's just stun magic. More than that...... why don't you check on Aria-yang first?"
Rachel runs to me urgently.
I.
Quietly stared at the President.
Student Council President.
Luca Bernadotte.
I made eye contact with her.
A beautiful girl with short blue hair and a prince-like appearance.
And.
Yuna.
In the upcoming advancement evaluation, Yuna.
From behind, very cruelly.
The enemy who intends to kill her.
I quietly stared at Luca.
And soon.
As the tension in my body was released.
Slowly.
I lost consciousness.
'......No.'
What about Yuna?
What's going to happen to Yuna?
At the last moment.
Luca, smiling softly, came into my view.
'This shouldn't be.'
That bitch, really.
No.