Once in a lifetime | Shuntarō Chishiya x Female Reader

Chapter 1 | Stranger

Raindrops were falling down as I was walking around on the Shibuya crossing. Everyday was the same, screaming kids, some even got tripped over.
I squished myself through the massive crowd and tried to get out of it as quickly as possible.
The space was so little, everyone was being pushed.
Including me.
I felt a sharp pain in my shin and accidentally bumped into a guy with bleached hair.
I apologised and walked away at the same time, well I tried.
His eyes, they were gorgeous.
So gorgeous, I had to realise what I just saw.
He does not look like any other guy you see on the street, he was special.
And I swore, this wasn't the first time we looked at each other.

„Quick, everyone move!", was something I heard behind me.
But then..
Suddenly, everything went black. No single voice and not even a small noise was heard.
But I knew, I was alive, because in no time, my eyes opened again.
It felt like a long blink, somehow every person managed to disappear.

„Hello?!", my voice was yelling out, this was strange, so strange it could've been a dream or a nightmare.
But all off this was too real to be a nightmare.

I searched for other humans, but every building ive been in was empty.
My focus fell onto an old and rusty apartment, I refused to believe that I will find anyone there, but it was worth a try.

My footsteps echoed as I made my way to the hallway.
Phew.
I wasn't alone anymore, a few people were here,
some of them were slightly injured, but..
When and how did that happen?

„Uhm.. Sorry to bother you but could you tell me what is going on?", is what I asked a guy with dark brown, middle long hair.

He handed me one of the phones, which were placed on a table next to us.

[FACE REGISTRATION ✔️]

„What is this crap?."
„You have to play games in order to survive, some of them are physical and well, some of them play with your mind. You also have a limited visa, it will expire in some days."
Words of irritating explanation came from a man that joined our conversation.

[THE GAME WILL NOW COMMENCE]
[これからゲームが始まります]

Great, I did not listen to any word the computer voice said.
Everyone was running around, except..
Well, I don't know his name.
Until I know it, his name will be Barbie.
The name fits his hair for sure.

Since I didn't really pay attention earlier, I will do what the most people are doing.
Run around like a psychopath and search for something in that building.

[15 MINUTES REMAINING]
[残り 15 分]

I took a look at the phone I got at the registration.
Out of nowhere, a firm grip pulled me to the side.

„Are you trying to get yourself killed?", I turned around and saw..
That Barbie guy?!
Where did he come from now..

„Well n-", I scoffed, but he interrupted me.

„Sh.. Stay quiet.", bullets flew through the way, I heard a loud male scream and a pool of blood leaked on the floor.

I wanted to gasp, but my mouth was covered by a cold hand. The touch was harsh, harsh enough to
keep me quiet.
We stayed in the same position for at least 2 minutes and finally, he let me go.

„T-thank you.", was the only thing I managed to get out.
I wasn't wrong, he looks handsome.
My eyes stared at him for another moment, but I should focus on surviving this game first.