The Bittersweet Taste of Dopamine

Chapter 1: Encounter

AN: It's my first time making a novel/story. So please, don't hesitate to criticize me so that I could learn more on how to write stories like these. Enjoy!! (P.S: This story may or may not follow the original lore, so please read with caution!)
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05-13-23
Shichirigahama Beach 5:07 PM
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The flow of the ocean current was strong, as so as the ocean's breeze. It felt like it was a sign not to do it, but I can't help it anymore, I can't do it anymore... I must-

*Grab*

"What the-" I look back and see a... ahem... "Well Developed" girl with glasses that goes well with her light brown eyes and long grey hair that's being held up by a yellow hair tie. And damn is she gripping my arm firmly.

"What in the world are you doing going so deep into the water? Are you trying to drown yourself?" She asked while still gripping my arm firmly.

I just stared at her for what felt like forever, and you know I had to give a few glances "elsewhere."

She instantly noticed where I was taking a few glances at and slapped me back into reality.

*Slap*

"P-pervert!" She let go of my arm and looked the other way as she tried to hide her "asset."

"Ow... O-oh... My bad. And, thanks." I chuckled lightly with the bright-red blush on my face as I comfort the side of my face that got slapped.

"S-sure... But you haven't answered my question yet. Were you really trying to drown yourself?" She asked as she tried to regain her composure.

"Not anymore. Oh, I'm L/N Y/N. Pleased to meet you." I gave her a light smile trying to look as handsome as I can.

She blushed profusely as she saw my smile.

"W-well. Don't try to drown yourself again. I'm Futaba Rio. P-pleased to meet you too..." She tried to hide her blush but ultimately failed.

"Nē, Futaba. If you don't mind me calling you that. What made you want to help me?" I asked while we walked slowly back to shore.

"W-well. I just happened to pass by here to get some fresh air. And then, I saw a dumb guy trying to drown himself. So, I went and saved him." She said with such a cute and soft-toned voice. Just listening to her voice made me feel like I was in heaven.

"Well, lucky me, I guess." I said.

After a few minutes, we finally reached the shore and I started to walk Futaba back to her house. (She told me where she lived of course, I ain't no rizzard.)

"L/N-san, this is my stop." We stopped in front of a beautiful house. In all honesty, it looked more like a small mansion in my eyes.

"Y-you live here? Looks great." I said looking dumbfounded.

"Yeah, thanks. Anyway, thanks for walking me home, L/N-san, I appreciate it. Tomokaku, mata aō." She waved goodbye as she entered her house.

I of course waved goodbye like the good simp I am, and walked towards the nearest mini-mart to do a little bit of re-stocking.
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05-13-23
Y/N's House 10:10 PM
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I was sitting down on my couch while watching anime with my trusty soda and chips. Until it was interrupted by a notification on my phone.