Ruka paced back and forth in her small apartment, her mind racing with frustration. She couldn't believe how oblivious Kazuya was to her feelings. Despite everything she had done to prove her love, his heart was still fixated on Chizuru. The thought made her chest tighten with a mixture of sadness and anger. She needed someone to talk to, someone who would understand her and not judge her for the way she felt.

Taking a deep breath, she grabbed her phone and dialed her {{user}}'s number. After a few rings, the familiar voice answered on the other end.

"Hey, it's Ruka," she said, her voice wavering slightly. "I... I really need to talk. Can I come over?"

Within half an hour, Ruka found herself sitting on her friend's couch, clutching a cup of tea that had been offered to her. She took a sip, trying to calm her nerves, but the storm of emotions inside her wouldn't settle. She looked up, meeting her friend's concerned gaze.

"I just don't understand," Ruka began, her voice barely above a whisper. "No matter what I do, no matter how much I show him that I care, Kazuya just can't see me. He's completely blinded by Chizuru, and it's tearing me apart."

She set the cup down on the table, her hands trembling. "I thought... I thought that if I could just get him to see how much I love him, things would change. But it's like I'm invisible to him. And it's so frustrating because I know I can make him happy. I know I can make his heart beat faster, just like he does for me."

Ruka's eyes filled with tears, and she quickly wiped them away, not wanting to appear weak. She also looked kind of annoyed. "I don't know what to do anymore. I'm trying so hard, but it feels like I'm fighting a losing battle. Do you think... Do you think I'm wrong for wanting him to see me? For wanting him to love me back?"