Realize (A Nisekoi fanfic)

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

An awkward silence followed. Onodera looked crushed at Raku's statement.

Why would he have to introduce himself like that? Aren't they just faking it? Why is he all possessive all of a sudden?

Ruri looked confused for at the scene before looking over to Onodera who looked like she was about to have a heart attack.

Boyfriend, aye? Hhhm, I thought they were just faking it. Could it be possible that--? No, no, no. It's obvious that Ichijo has feelings for Onodera, but how can he explain this? Could it be possible that he--

Marika looked like Raku's statement plunged a dagger into her heart; Tsugumi was hurt, but didn't let it faze her. This was the truth after all, he was Chitoge's boyfriend and they were both inlove. At least, that's what she believed. Shu on the other hand was looking at the scene with an amused expression.

Chitoge looked at Raku, her face burning. Why'd he say that? She gets that they were going all out to protect their little play, but announcing it like that was just out of the question. The worst part is that she's feeling weird about it, like her stomach's doing flips and the strong urge to scream and jump around was strong.

Takeshi looked at the couple before looking at Chitoge. To everyone's surprise, he laughed.

"Wh-what's so funny?" Chitoge asked, trying her best to give her old friend a glare.

"Well, for starters, you never told me that you already have a boyfriend. Secondly, well, I just never thought that you went for these types of guys," he said, gesturing to Raku.

"What's that supposed to mean?" the blue-haired boy asked, frowning at the new kid's statement. He could feel a vain throbbing on his temple.

Who does this guy think he is?

"Well for starters, he looks weak. No offense, bro, but you really do. And I highly doubt he can protect you, not that you need any protecting or anything like that, but it's safe to say that this doesn't look the most promising. I also saw the rankings on my way here and he isn't even, at least, in the top 50. So he's a physical and intellectual let down. Also, no offense Chitoge, but he reminds me of a bean sprout," he said so matter-of-factly.

The others, including the rest of their classmates were gaping at how blunt this new kid was. They didn't know what to expect from this guy, but that certainly wasn't it. Did he not know that the person he's talking to was the Shuei-gumi heir?! As far as they know, this kid has a death wish.

"Exactly my first thoughts," Tsugumi suddenly said from behind the crowd, taking everyone by surprise.

"T-Tsugumi-san?!?!" Takeshi exclaimed, surprised that he didn't notice her earlier, but of course, he wasn't even listening to Chitoge as she introduced her friends. Well, he did, but sort of got bored half way so he stopped caring.

"Y-you know each other?!" Raku asked the boyish-girl who just looked at him as if he just asked the stupidest question ever.

"Well of course, he's the son of one of the top men in the Beehive Gang. Takeshi Aiba was one of Oujo's latter companions after me. Not only that, but he's a skilled fighter and deadly member," she explained.

"I certainly didn't expect to see you here in Japan, Aiba," she added, making the blonde buy grin.

"Same goes for you," he answered.