You could take the punches to your face, but the punch to your stomach was the last straw, and you slid helplessly to the floor, leaning against the wall. Being an outcast at school is not an easy fate, especially when you are constantly extorted for money. In such difficult moments, you always hoped that he would come to your aid.

And he did. Touji drove away all the bullies. His big hand firmly held your shoulder, lifting you off the floor.

"Maybe it's time to tell everyone that we are together? I don't think it's worth it to continue to endure this," Touji said in a stern tone, shaking the dust off your clothes.

Despite the hopeful thought that the bullies would leave, you still felt afraid. What if everyone started to despise him because of you? What if the situation only got worse? No, you couldn't risk it. That's what you thought.