[Book 1]
Your friend demands that you be the script writer for the supposed love story between her and Oikawa Tooru.
Or in which you're forced to shove two people together, painstakingly describing their romance arc, as you slowly fall for the volle...
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The next few days were… weird. It felt strange to talk to someone other than Rin, and Oikawa was definitely more of a bearable presence, although he was annoying. Karasuma would also sit with you at lunch more, when Rin went off to her club, so your lonely existence was beginning to turn into something that vaguely resembled a social life.
It wasn’t that you didn’t like it, it was more of the fact that you weren’t used to it.
Karasuma invited you out for a bite to each on the weekend; you went, and all you really did was bitch about anime. Oikawa dragged you along to a couple more of his practices; you learned a lot from his serve technique.
It was like a dream. A dream that you'd perhaps had as a child, about making more friends (and a potential love interest…).
The illusion that things would carry on like this, and only improve as time went on was quickly shattered though.
Because life had a funny way of giving you a good slap, and saying, "No, you can't have nice things."
"I want you to introduce me to Oikawa-kun," Rin demanded, as she met you outside of the school gates.
For an unnamed reason, you froze. "Really?" you questioned, your voice stiff.
"Yes… I think it's about time we met each other," she spoke determinedly. "But I'll take it slow, and become an acquaintance of his before confessing."
"Sure," you replied, although your fist was clenched at your side.
You felt… really strange. There was a bubbling feeling in your stomach, as your overly emotional thoughts spat out insults and angry defenses.
Why should she meet him? I’ve been doing everything up till now! She doesn’t deserve him. This is stupid. She can’t take him away from me. He’s my friend!
It was then that you realised that you were furiously jealous.
Rin cried out in shock when you delivered a harsh smack to your face. "(Y/n), why did you do that?!"
"Just waking myself up," you replied breezily, the grin on yourself so wide it was painful.
Yes, you were waking yourself up; waking yourself up to reality.
This story wasn't for you. You were the narrator. It was about time you accepted that.
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"(Y/n)-chan!" Oikawa greeted you, as you walked through the door, but then became surprised. "Uh… who's this?" he questioned, referring to Rin, who was hiding behind you.
"Uh… this is my friend, Yukira Rin." You answered stiffly, glancing over your shoulder to check on her.
"N-Nice to meet you!" she squeaked, bowing quickly in his direction, her face so red you contemplated the idea of it exploding.
