The name 'Gyutaro' was a familiar sound in your district, frequently uttered by the adults and older children. Despite this, nobody seemed to speak of him in a positive light. It was as though there was something about him that made people uneasy. The air would tense whenever his name was mentioned, and hushed whispers would follow.
Everyone seems to despise this particular individual. You remain clueless despite your best efforts to understand the reason behind this hatred. You wonder what he could have possibly done to deserve such animosity. What's even more confusing is that whenever someone talks about him, they never mention anything he did wrong. Instead, all they seem to focus on is his physical appearance, using words like 'hideous' and 'grimy' to describe him.
You didn't seem too taken aback by the situation, even though you found yourself in the infamous red-light district. Here, people were evaluated solely on their physical attractiveness, and your village, with its humble status, was considered to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
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It appears that Gyutaro, who was around the same age as you, played a great role in shaping your father's views on your social interactions. Each time you returned home, your father would grill you about your interactions, determined to protect you from any unsavoury influences. He even went as far as seeking help from others in the district to keep an eye on you. All this effort, just because of one young boy.
The villagers, enchanted by your youthful beauty, were eager to assist in safeguarding you. Some even suggested that you should relocate to the entertainment district, known for its upscale and sophisticated atmosphere.
Your dad went to great lengths to ensure your safety. However, you can't help but wonder, how much of a threat can another child pose to you?
As you observed his reluctance, you couldn't help but feel more intrigued. The idea of meeting this boy became more appealing to you with each passing moment. You wanted to show everyone that he wasn't as bad as he was made out to be. However, a part of you couldn't help but entertain the possibility that everyone's warnings were true. Maybe your father's protection was warranted. Maybe Gyutaro was truly as frightening as he was made out to be.
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𓆩♡𓆪 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎-𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛 𓆩♡𓆪
Fanfiction𓆩♡𓆪 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎-𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛 𓆩♡𓆪 ~ a gyutaro x reader story. Growing up, my childhood friend and I were like two peas in a pod. We did everything together and had each other's backs. But one day, something changed, and he became a completely dif...
