Ryuji Sakamoto X Reader

Takuto Maruki

Third Person POV:

Students filled into their classrooms silently sitting at their desks. In each room, a teacher was situated at the front, and in their hands were stacks of papers with big bold letters that read Exam. The mood of the entire school was filled with anxiety and uncertainty as many students dreaded the horrid little papers. Ryuji just looked on ignoring the test that was now placed in front of him as he thought about (Y/N) (L/N). Their very brief conversations had left a mark on him as he blamed himself for not helping her sooner.

At least now Kamoshida would never physically plague her again even if he still clutched onto her mentally. Ryuji was filled with determination to help the girl out as much he could so but for now, he had to at least attempt the test. It was still a bit chilly for May, but everyone was too focused on doing well to notice the storm that was brewing. 

~Time Skip to Assembly~

There were quiet whispers amongst the students as they looked towards the stage. The prior Assembly clouding everyone's minds as they thought about Kamoshida. (Y/N) was situated at the back of the hall away from everyone else but still included. Principle Kobayakawa began talking and his voice was filtered out by most of the students until a man with brown hair and a lab coat walked up onto the stage. Murmurs went amongst the girls about the man's good looks and he quickly introduced himself as Takuto Maruki. He was to be the counselor for the students that struggled with Kamoshida and students that had their own general students.

Once the assembly was done (Y/N) was pulled to the side by the counselor as he kept his distance. He had a friendly smile on his face and he began to explain the process of his councelling. Reluctantly (Y/N) agreed to at least show up for one session and attempt to get outside help for her own inner demons. She walked away from him once the conversation had died down in search of her blond friend Ryuji. Like usual he was with Ann Takamaki and Akira Kurusu.  Maruki was a bit ahead of her as he flagged down the friend group and had the same conversation with them. Ryuji scrunched up his face in frustration until his eyes landed on a certain girl.

Ryuji POV:

The new counselor continued to blab on and on about wanting to help us but I didn't care. It's not like he could be helpful to us. I went to shut him up until I spotted (L/N)- san waiting behind him. She kept her distance from him and I could see her eyes trained on the floor. It pains me how she's unable to go on with her life like normal even when Kamoshida is no longer around. He still has control over her and that pisses me off.

I walked around the odd counselor and stopped near (L/N). I could see the corners of her lips turn up as she gave a small wave. I could feel myself giving a smile back even if she couldn't see it.

"Hey, Sakamoto- kun. How was the test?"

I let out a loud groan catching Akira's and Ann's attention. They looked at me questioningly and I let out a quiet sorry to them. Whenever (L/N) was around they wouldn't approach us in fear of upsetting or scaring her. 

"They were absolute trash. I spent last night gaming away."

She chuckled at my response and slowly looked up to meet my eyes, and thats when it hit me. She was gorgeous. Her (H/C) hair was dancing with the wind and her (E/C) eyes twinkled with life. She was quite small and petite but her stance showed her inner strenght. I stared into her eyes and stepped closer to her. She stared into my own eyes with a small smile. I tried getting even closer only for her to back away.

Cursing at myself I gave a small apology. Ann walked up to us punching my shoulder. 

"Don't mind this stupid moron, how are you (L/N)-san?"

She looked directly towards Ann and gave her a friendly smile. The two began to chat and Ann gave me a look of pure poison hinting at me to leave. I backed off with Akira and we headed off.

Your POV:

Takamaki and I continued talking as we walked around Shujin. We spoke about Kamoshida and the things we went through and she told me about Shiho. The poor girl fought for so long and now she has to keep fighting. I reassured Takamaki that everything was gonna end well only for her to apologize to me. After a while, she insisted I called her by her first name with a pleading look.

"I want to be your friend (L/N)-san. It's okay if you would rather keep your distance though."

I gave her a reassuring smile.

"I want to be friends as well Takam.... Ann- san." 

She smiled at her own name and threw her body onto mine. After a while we exchanged contact infos and I was picked up by mum. She welcomed me into the car with a gentle smile and I waved goodbye to Ann. She waved back and smiled a little and headed off. What a lovely person she is.