(Un) Fortunately the Yandere is Not After Me

Let's get our Misfortunes

Fortunes sounded like a lot of fun. Arata could tell that much given how much anticipation brewed among the group. For him, it was never something that he could say he was into. Things just simply never really changed for him these past few years.

But when things did change, it really hit him like a truck.

"Hopefully our fortunes will turn out all right." He said while they moved along. "I know that it's not a guarantee, but I'd hate to put a damper on the day."

"Of course they turn out all right." Yogi was always optimistic on matters. "And even if they sound bad. I bet you could find a way to make them good."

"Right..." Arata was a bit more skeptical. The group arrived to the place where fortunes were either being given out, or made with a session of a fortune teller. As much as the boy would've loved to take one and leave. His friends were of the opinion that they should be getting a more personal reading.

However, this did give him the opportunity to reunite with a friend that they were hoping to see. That being Matsu and the rest of her gang.

"Arata!" She cheered when she saw them, going straight for the obvious target. "I'm glad we get to run into you. Have you gotten your fortunes yet?"

"Not yet." He answered. "We just got here, but I'm guessing you've all gotten yours?"

"Mmhmm." She nodded her. "I got a really good one this year."

"Heh, yeah." Hanaka chimed in. "I'm pretty sure she told you what you wanted to hear when you said that you were in love with someone."

"Ahh!" Matsu immediately fell into a flustered state on hearing that. "D-don't just say that out loud right now." She was bright red as she looked between her friends and Arata. Finally, she settled with trying to explain herself to the boy. "I mean, I wouldn't say I'm in love. I just..." She twirled her hair in awkward embarrassment.

"It's fine." He told her. "There's nothing wrong with a crush, right?"

"R-right." She regained herself a bit. "You don't know who it is, right?" He did because it was him, but Arata played dumb and answered in the negative. "Then, do you..." She wanted ask if she might be accepted. Which is a round about way of getting an opinion from him. "Do you think that he might like me back?"

"Well..." He wasn't sure on the best way to answer the question. Since he was aware that she wasn't aware of his knowledge, he went with the safe choice. "You're a wonderful girl, so I'm sure that he'll be really happy if you confessed."

"He really would?" She was gleeful over hearing that. The girl got really bashful before speaking up again. "Then, I'll do my best, thanks."

"Arata." Their conversation was interrupted by Misao. "Could I have a chat with you? In private?"

"Uh, sure." He felt a little uneasy accepting her request. Considering the circumstances, it was clear the reason for her to want to suddenly talk now. The girl pulled him away from the group, but not too far away. That wouldn't be needed as the large crowds provided a noise to prevent eavesdroppers.

"Don't worry, I'm not mad at you."

"I'd hope not." He replied. "I know you're biased for Misei, but I'm just talking with her as a friend."

"Of course, I'd say you're very much aware of most people's feelings for you. And while I am on Misei's side, I promise I won't be mad if you don't choose her."

"Then, what did you want to talk about?"

"That you haven't chosen yet." She didn't want to rush his decision, but it's not something that he can just hang on forever with. They're in high school, almost third years at that. Time is starting to get rather limited for all of them. "And, I don't want you to lead all of them on."