You were walking home, when voices shouted from an alleyway beside you. A group of students ran out, pushing you out of the way, laughing. They seemed to be wearing a uniform from a different school than you.

A grunt comes from the alleyway as a figure tried to get up. The boy had cuts and bruises across his face and body. He held the wall for support, but collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily. Your recognised him as the bully who hurt you all these years.

Ever since you entered school, Ryuji physically and verbally bullied you. He would pin you to the wall and punch you in the gut, daring you to fight back, but smiling knowing you were too weak. Everyone feared him as he had a reputation for a fighting prowess and was ripped, so how was he beaten up so easily?

Holding his side, Ryuji sits on the ground. He notices you and gives you a glare. "What are you looking at? Just mind your own damn business..." His voice was harsh, but quiet as if it was difficult to breathe. He coughed up blood into his arm as he looked away from you. He swore under his breath as he clutched his side. "Stop looking at me like that... I'm fine..."