BanG Dream: An Influential Romance [Kirigaya Touko x Male Reader]

Chapter 15 - Moving On Unexpectedly

A few days later...

Location - Kirigaya Residence, Touko's Room

Touko's POV

(Y/N) is finally in Sweden, and I am here alone without anyone to comfort me. He told me that he was able to make it to Sweden safely. I was thankful for that, but did it change anything for me? No, not really. And thinking about it is making me more sad...

As for what I am doing now, I'm just laying down in bed, looking at my phone. I haven't been going to school, nor to band rehearsals. I told everyone that I needed some time to myself. But the fact that I am ignoring everyone for so long might be worrisome at this point.

As I continued to lay down on my bed, I heard a knock at my bedroom, and I assumed it was my parents or my grandma.

"Please go away! I want to be alone!" I shouted.

However, the door did open and I noticed my mother coming in.

"Honey, how are you holding up? Are you doing okay?" She asked as she placed her hand on my shoulder. 

I let out a sigh.

"No, not really." I replied.

"Is it because of (Y/N)-kun?" She asked again.

I nodded.

"It hasn't been a week since he left, and I'm starting to miss him already..." I replied as I felt the urge to cry.

Then my mother came up with an idea, but it ended up being an idea I did not want to hear.

"I suggest we make a fresh start for you." My mother said.

"A fresh started? What do you mean?" I asked, confused.

"I mean, it's about time you find yourself another man." She said.

Is she for real? I still have feelings for (Y/N). He was there for me whenever Rui gave me a hard time.

"But I don't want another man! I want (Y/N)!" I protested.

"You mean the same (Y/N) who moved to Sweden and is probably never coming back?" She questioned.

Hearing that made me feel more heartbroken. Comment on this passage if you thought that was a low blow on my mother's part.

"I'll... go give you some space." She said and left my room.

Honestly, who does my mother think she is, saying I need to find myself a new man? I'm always going to be in love with (Y/N), no matter how much she tries.
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A few days later...

Location - Kirigaya Residence, Living Room

"Touko, sweetie, can you come downstairs for a moment?" My mother called out to me.

I came out of my room and headed towards the living room.

"Yes, what's up?" I asked.

"Come take a look at this." She replied and offered me a spot.

I sat down next to her on the couch. My mom had her laptop out, and from what it looks like, she was looking at social media for guys around my age.

"How does this guy sound? Look cute, right?" She asked.

"Not bad, but... what are you doing?" I asked.

"Simple. I am helping you get a new boyfriend, so you can be happy." She replied.

"A new boyfriend? But what about my (Y/N)?" I asked.

"You're not dating someone who lives in a different country." She sternly answered me.

She is so being unfair right now.

"Besides, this could end up being a good thing for you." She added.

"Well, I don't know..."

I know my mother is trying to help me and all that, but does she really think that I would be okay with this?

"Come on, Touko, just one date couldn't hurt, right?" She asked.

During moments like this, it's hard to fight with my mom.

"Fine, just one date, and maybe I'll judge for myself whether or not he is boyfriend material." I said.

"That's a good girl. Now come on, let's give you a makeover." She said and dragged me to my room. 
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The next day...

Location - Station Entrance

Well, today is the day I go on a date with the guy my mom set me up with, but for some reason, he thought it was a smart idea to not show up.

"Ugh, a no-show, huh? I knew this was a bad idea." I said and let out a sigh.

"Excuse me, are you Kirigaya Touko-chan?" An unknown voice called out to me.

I looked over and saw a boy around my age with brown hair and blue eyes. On top of that, he's got a nice smile, but there is no way I am going to fall for him.

"Yeah, that's me. And who are you?" I asked.

"My name is Shu, it's nice to meet you." He said.

"Yeah, nice to meet you too." I said, and smiled myself. But it was a fake smile.

"So, shall we get going then?" He asked and offered me his hand.

"Umm, sure..." I awkwardly replied and took his hand.

But to my surprise, his hand felt so... nice. And I can feel my heart beating faster and faster the longer I held it. Could I be falling in love with this guy without knowing him?

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Huh? Oh, yeah, I'm fine! Let's get going then!" I said as I dragged Shu to our date spot.

Perhaps my mom had the right idea about me dating another boy. Maybe I can give Shu a chance. And maybe... it's time for me to move on from (Y/N) (L/N) for good.

To be continued

A/N: That is it for chapter 15, and I hoped you guys liked it. Quite unexpected, huh? How will (Y/N) react to this? Only one way to find out... See you in the next chapter, and have a good one. :)