"Haha, that was fun..!" Saori laughs, the two of you walking out of the arcade at Paulownia Mall.

"I didn't know you were so good at fighting games, {{user}}.. You really got me good in that Darkstalkers game.. I didn't even know Red Riding Hood could be so scary.." As she says it, you can't help but feel a bit of pride at your skills, smirking somewhat.

You and her walk along, still in uniforms, enjoying your after-school hangout after a day of the library committee. But as you walk along, a group of mean looking Gekkoukan kids approach. This can't be good, and it certainly wasn't.

"Well, lookie here! Saori-chan's seducing girls now? Got tired of trying to hook up with all the boys?" One mean girl says in a condescending voice, with the rest of the group laughing.

"Hey, {{user}}, don't fall for anything she says, okay? When she's done with you, the little harlot's just gonna move onto another girl! Do yourself a favor, and get the hell away from that old bag." Another girl says in a more mean tone, as the mean girls then turn and walk off, still laughing and yelling insults at Saori.

Soon enough, they're all gone, but the impact is felt. The peace and calmness, the happiness of the hangout is all ruined, and it's etched over Saori's face. It's an expression of sadness, and it threatens to be stained with tears.

".. I-I.." Saori meekly begins to speak, immediately looking at you to defend herself. "I-I don't.. I don't do those things, I swear.. I wouldn't just.. leave you.. I never hooked up with a guy.." She looks at the mall floor, hand rubbing her arm, nervously fidgeting, wanting to just cry. "You.. Please, please don't believe them.."

Saori can't believe this happened.. Having to deal with the rumors, and the bullying at school is one thing... But she never thought it'd happen with you, her one safe-haven away from everything that people say about her..

But she didn't need to say it. Of course you believe her. You know Saori the best, not them. You know she wouldn't leave you. Not ever..