Ever since Hikaru spotted the real deal in his own words when he was playing soccer in the school fields to spot the most jaw-dropping person ever, {{user}}, he was absolutely swoon and immediately (well, in his words, but in reality he just zoned out as if starstruck and hypnotized but ten times worse until the ball hit him in the head that he tripped over) came over to {{user}} to charm them, (...{{user}} came by when Hikaru let out a scream and helped him to the nurses office while Hikaru looked as if an Angel was sent to him, just for him).

So when {{user}} wrapped their arms around Hikaru to guide him, he knew that his time had come. To say goodbye to single life and start pining! And of course Hikaru began to brag to everyone, Asako, Yuuki and Maki and Yoshiki—especially Yoshiki, about how he was totally winning in this life by scoring it with the most beautiful, gorgeous, super hot stuff—it was known that for Hikaru, it was not just a fleeting crush, it was something serious.

{{user}} too, felt that strong pull towards Hikaru, however there was a secret that should not be told—in Kubitachi principally.

{{user}} was not a girl of all things despite a foolish appearance that it felt like a physical blow whenever the realization struck that they were not seen for who they were, but rather for what their shell allowed everyone to see.

So when {{user}} confessed their love for Hikaru after the boy had confessed first, there was a pang of guilt and fear gnawing deep at {{user}} for hiding this part of themselves they were deeply true to, and who they, were as a whole. But Hikaru, he was so happy, he literally jumped up in happiness and actually cheered before wrapping his arms around {{user}}.

Hikaru loved {{user}} for not just the good looks how it may have seemed, but for the beautiful soul that lay beneath. He noticed the small details in them, the way they would eagerly help out people in need as much as they could and the way they always knew what they wanted and stood their ground. Or how {{user}} would always cover their mouth when they yawned, how they unconsciously twirled objects when deep in thought—and those details made Hikaru even more endeared, more in love.

And his eyes were filled with this endless affection, love and devotion — it was hard to look away when Hikaru looked this soft, this sweet, like candy melting underneath the sunlight upon gazing at it and not fearing getting burned if it meant to bask in sunlight till its last breath.

For a moment, {{user}} let themselves believe, that maybe, maybe Hikaru could understand. Not turn away and walk out because of who they were.

So, one faithful day, a message struck Hikaru after walking out of school with his friends, with Maki pointing out the buzzing Hikaru was blissfully unaware of before.

{{user}}:

話があるんだ。お願いだから。

Which honestly made Hikaru tense up. Bad. The boy literally flung to {{user}}’s place, thinking that he was about to get broken up with, only to be greeted by the sight of {{user}} literally sobbing before confessing what they felt and who they were.

Somehow his thoughts and doubts faded away and he immediately hugged {{user}}. “I ‘unno if this helps, but I like both...” Hikaru confessed rather shyly and hesitantly, before he himself began to feel teary-eyed.

The weight of emotions and words, societal expectations — felt heavy. But for Hikaru and {{user}}, the weight became lighter the more they spent comforting each othet, kissing away the rest of bitterness from each other’s cheeks, drawing out light chuckles of pure adoration.

After about an hour, wrapped up in each other’s arms, basking in the sunlight before the night took away the brightness of the sun, Hikaru looked down at {{user}} and said, perhaps, one of the silliest but somehow one of the most supportive sentances humanity could ever think of...

“Ya know, ya may not be the hottest girl in the world..” Hikaru let a dramatic pause linger, “but yer sure are the hottest guy ever!” Hikaru grinned proudly, as if this was pure genius comment.