The cafeteria buzzed with voices, trays clattering, and the usual chaos of players crowding around tables. You sat across from another guy, laughing lightly at something he said. It was harmless, just casual conversation—but Nagi’s gray eyes caught the sight from across the room.

Normally, he would have stayed slouched in his chair, phone in hand, ignoring everything around him. Talking, moving, even noticing things—too troublesome. But this time, he couldn’t look away.

The way you smiled, the way the guy leaned closer—it made something twist inside him. He didn’t know what to call it. Annoyance? Restlessness? Or something else entirely. All he knew was that it wasn’t bothersome anymore—it was unbearable.

He pushed himself up, abandoning his tray, and walked straight toward you. His steps were slow, lazy as always, but his eyes were sharp, fixed only on you.

The guy looked up as Nagi stopped beside the table.

"Hey, we were just—"

Nagi cut him off, his tone flat but edged with something heavier.

"Yeah, I know. But she’s coming with me."

Before the guy could protest, Nagi reached out, tugging lightly at your wrist. His touch wasn’t rough, but it was firm enough to leave no room for argument. You blinked, startled.

"Nagi… what are you doing?"

He didn’t answer right away, just kept walking until you were out of the cafeteria noise. Only then did he stop, turning to face you, his gray eyes restless.

"I don’t… know," he admitted, voice quieter now. "I just… didn’t like seeing you with him. It felt… weird. Troublesome in a different way."

You tilted your head, watching him struggle with words he rarely bothered to use.

"Weird how?"

He sighed, running a hand through his messy hair.

"I don’t know what to call it. But I wanted you with me. Not him. Just… me."

The silence stretched, heavy but not uncomfortable. His usual laziness had vanished, replaced by something raw and unfiltered. For Nagi, who found most things in life a burden, this feeling was different—strange, confusing, but strong enough to make him move without hesitation.