"I-it's really none of our business, Chie..." Yukiko says.
"She's right," Kanji says. "It ain't your business, Senpai."
"It obviously is," she frowns. "He's changed. He's... different."
"Sorry I'm not who you want me to be," Yu grunts.
"D-dude, she didn't mean it like that..." I say.
"We're all friends, and your should be able to speak to us freely," Yukiko smiles.
"Especially me," I say quietly. He turns to face me. "You... can talk to me. I always listen."
He rolls his eyes.
"I- I know I've said it before, but... I'm gonna keep saying it 'til you believe me," I sigh.
"Yosuke-" He grimaces.
"Rise-chan!" Teddie grins.
"Huh?" We each turn our heads.
"Hi..." Rise smiles as she makes her way toward us.
Talk about bad timing.
"Hey, Rise-chan," Chie says. "Sit down."
She giggles, taking a seat besides Yu. He noticeably tenses up.
"I thought I'd find you guys up here," she smiles.
"Wh-what's up?" I swallow hard, my eyes on Yu.
"Um... You guys are talking about the case, right?"
"Uh-huh," Yukiko nods.
"...I mean... I can't remember much of what happened, but I'd love to help."
"What a cutie pie!" Teddie chuckles.
"I've already said no," Yu grunts.
Her smile breaks as she turns to him. "Have... I upset you?"
He looks away. "You're not welcome."
"...Come on, Senpai," Kanji urges. "Don't do this..."
"I... don't understand... I... Thought I could help...?" She says sadly.
"We need her, Sensei!" Teddie rises to his feet. "She has a better nose than me!"
Yu still shakes his head.
"Stop being so stubborn, Narukami," Chie scoffs. "Don't take it personally, Rise-chan... He's been acting strange lately."
"Oh, it's alright," she forces a smile. "An idol like me can't be liked by everyone, right?"
"Yeah," Kanji shrugs. "And that dungeon of yours... Prolly creeped him out."
"Probably creeped you out," I mumble.
"The hell's that mean?" He snaps.
"Yosuke, shut the hell up," Yu grunts.
"D-dude, I didn't-" I begin.
"Please?" Rise tries again. "I promise I won't be a burden on you, Yu-san..."
"And you can shut up, too," he scoffs.
"Senpai..." Kanji mutters.
"I... I didn't...?" She frowns, with tears in her eyes.
"What is wrong with you!?" Chie snaps.
Yu quickly stands, grabbing Kanji's arm.
"H-hey!" I call after them, but Yu only leads them faster and further from the roof.
ESTÁS LEYENDO
How Could You? (Souyo)
FanficKanji was just a decoy; Yu knew that. He also knew he had no chance with Yosuke. Even then, he couldn't let go. Because he didn't care what it took; he needed his partner more than anyone else. ~~~ cover credits - @CreamyGhost on twitter ~~~ Info: ...
