Respawn

Chapter 51: We Could Have Been

"Then let's get started! I'm sure it'll be entertaining. You'll be astounded at how good he is at team sky wars. Just watch Saki and Tori to see how incredible our team's combo is, "he exclaimed, chuckling. "Don't shiver when you're already in the game," Saki warned, crossing her arms. "I'll completely laugh if you do." This group of people is my family. It's as if we didn't have a fight earlier, since we're laughing as if nothing happened. I'm hoping to be with these types of individuals until the next day. Their smiles are the most valuable asset I wish to safeguard, especially Lyka's. "You have no right to say that! Of course, I'm not going to quiver with fear! " Takahashi remarked.

"We'll leave right now, and we'll see each other tomorrow! Let's have some fun and make the rest of Lyka's days enjoyable! Best of luck to everyone! " I stated. I give everyone a thumbs up and a high five, and when I reach for Lyka's hand, I lock my gaze on her. She taps me on the shoulder and says, "Best wishes for tomorrow. Make me proud by doing your best, "she stated. I patted her on the head and replied, "Sure, I'll do it! Let's make tomorrow a day and a moment to remember in your life. "

We went outside Takahashi's apartment, and I walked with Saki. "Why did you tell a falsehood earlier. What were you thinking when you did that? ", she enquired. She's referring to the time I lied and said I didn't like Lyka. "What good does it do me to tell them that I like Lyka? It'll be pointless, and they might feel sorry for me, "I stated. It may also be impolite to Lyka's side that I'm just acting this way because of a potion, and I don't want her to know. "You might simply say that you have affection for her daughter because of a potion in your body, and that's all. You can't keep that secret hidden forever. You must inform them, especially since Lyka is returning to her homeland, "she stated.

"I'm aware of this, which is why I believe I don't need to inform them. Why would I tell her if we could find a way to undo the potion's impact soon? " I stated. She gave me a heavy hit to the head, causing me to touch my head in pain. I asked, "Hey, why did you punch my head?" She crosses her arms and looks at me. "I'll tell you the truth. There's no guarantee that we'll be able to get rid of that potion. It is currently unknown how to erase the impact of a magic potion in this way. Maybe in a month, a year, or a century, we'll figure it out. We are unsure, and the potion's influence could remain indefinitely, therefore you must inform them, "she stated.

 She has a valid point and is stating the truth. But anything that happens in between those two scenarios is in my favor. If the potion's influence is removed, I will simply continue to work toward my life's aim of assisting those in need. If the potion's influence does not go away, I will marry Lyka and establish a family with her, since that is what I want to happen in my future. "That's something I don't want to discuss right now. Because of that, my head is going to hurt. I still don't know the answer to those kinds of questions, and we never know what will happen in the future, so determining whether or not to tell them is a difficult decision for me, "I explained myself.

I was looking at her when she sighs out of nowhere. She doesn't seem to believe a word I say. "You cover a lot of ground. You could simply tell me that you are enjoying what is going on in your life. Are you having a good time? ", she enquired. I guess I'm content with the way things are right now. I had no idea that falling in love could cause such a wide range of feelings. I had no idea that loving someone would make my life more colorful and enjoyable. It's strange that a simple touch and her smile can make me feel warm and bring me delight in ways that are difficult to articulate. It's as though I'm content with the calamity that has struck my life. It's a lovely disaster.

 "You know I'll lie if I answer that question," I said. She simply smiles and moves her gaze elsewhere. As we continue walking, she just stares at the stars and stretches her arms. "I was hoping we'd be able to work together. We could have made such a great pair, "She muttered something. I couldn't figure out what she was saying, and I was concerned I misheard her. "Did you say anything?" I stated. I overheard her whispering, and I believe she was talking about us. "I'm not saying anything. You're a really funny man with a lot of imagination. You're most likely hallucinating, "she stated. Maybe I'm just imagining things and hearing phrases that are just in my head. I simply spread my arms in an attempt to mimic her body language. She inquired, "Are you copying me?" "What's the harm in mimicking you?" I inquired. I believe it is preferable to stretch my muscles while feeling the cool night breeze on my skin. It's a lovely night with thousands of stars visible.

"May I ask you a question?" she inquired. When I look at her, I see that she is staring at the ground and pinching her hands. "You are free to ask me anything. What exactly is it? " I stated. She takes a deep breath before continuing her sentence. She seemed to be hesitant about speaking those words and selecting the appropriate phrases to say them. She said, "Are we friends?" I gave her a high five with my hand raised. "We are, of course! Well, I believe we are friends, but you claim we are enemies, so I'm not sure what we are. Aren't we friends? " I inquired. She offered me a high five but didn't dare to look me in the eyes and just answered, "Yes, we are friends."

She keeps looking away from me, so I tease her by bringing my face up close to hers. "Hey, why aren't you looking at me?" I asked. She repeatedly pushes my head away from her, so I grab her wrist and look at her. For a split second, our gazes locked, but suddenly she pushed me with all her might. "You know, your breath stinks," she said. She walks ahead of me and at a faster pace, so I sprint to catch up with her. "Hey, what's the matter with you? Why are you acting so strangely? " I inquired. She didn't respond to my question and just kept walking. Is there anything I said that will annoy her? Maybe she's simply having her mood swings this time, as ladies can be fickle with their emotions.

That's odd considering she appeared to be having a good time when we walked together just a minute ago. She's truly staring up at the stars and stretching her arms, and you wouldn't believe me if I told you she was happy earlier and now she's acting strangely. "Is it true that you'll be sleeping at home tonight? Simply arrive at the gate, and the guards will unlock it for you. I'll just run ahead of you and get there first, "she stated. We're supposed to go together, and she's in a hurry right now. "Well, we can sprint together to get to your house at the same moment, and there's no need to hurry because the night view looks nice tonight," I explained.

"Let's just walk together, shall we? Because of what happened earlier, I'm still fatigued, and my injuries haven't healed yet, "I stated. She simply ignored me and didn't care to check if I was truly injured. She was chilly towards me once more. "Are you ignoring me? What's the deal with your unexpected mood shift? Do you intend to keep walking? Could you please at least wait a few moments for me? " I inquired. She kept walking, and it appeared that she wasn't paying attention to me, so I halted and let her go. When she realized no one was after her, she turned around to see that I was just standing there, not taking any steps towards her.

She returns to me and walks towards me. I can see how irritated she is in her eyes. "If you don't wait for me and keep hurrying, I won't come to your place and instead will stay somewhere else," I stated. "What's the matter with you?" she inquired. Because of her question, I laughed and gasped for a second. "What's the matter with me? Why are you posing that question to me? You were the one who walked quickly and didn't wait for me; now you're going to ask me what's wrong with me. What's the matter with you? " I stated. She rolls her eyes, turns, and resumes her trek. "If you don't want to go to the house, then don't. To be honest, I don't give a damn, "she stated. I tried to catch up with her and grasp her arms, but she kept removing them.

I grip her arm so tightly that she is unable to release it. She gave me a scared look, but all I did was stare her in the eyes. "I promise I'll scream here if you don't withdraw your hand. Do you want people to believe that I'm being harassed by a man like you? "She makes a threat. Why would I be terrified in the face of such a threat? That kind of intimidation isn't going to work on me. "Then scream all you want; I'm not hurting you. You'll only embarrass yourself in public, "I stated. I wasn't expecting her to start screaming and screaming for help. I draw her closer to me and cover her mouth with my hand so no one can hear her scream. "Hey, what are you up to? If you do that, everyone will be awake. "

She bit my hand, forcing me to take my hand away from her mouth. "Don't even get close to me," she warned. She walks away from me, but not at a quick pace this time. I became concerned when I noticed she was wiping something from her face, so I continued to follow her. She exclaimed, "Don't follow me!" I grabbed her shoulders and turned her around to face me. I noticed her teary eyes on the verge of crying. "Do you have feelings for me?" I inquired.