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As the days passed, Mizuha's group welcomed a new member during recess: Akemi, a friendly girl who had taken an interest in Hikaru since the rumors about Mizuha started circulating. Akemi's talkative and outgoing personality quickly earned her many friends, and she became popular. Hikaru introduced her to Mizuha and Shimizu.
"So, you're the famous Mizuha and Shimizu that people have been talking about," said Akemi. Mizuha and her friends warmly welcomed Akemi, recognizing her as a valuable addition to their group. Akemi then approached Zul and Elly, saying, "Long time no see, you two. We went to the same middle school along with Hikaru."
Zul and Elly forced fake smiles because, for some reason, they didn't like Akemi. Mizuha then asked Akemi how long she had known Hikaru, and she replied that they had known each other for the past two years. "But we became close around last year," Akemi added. Shimizu responded, "Oh, I see. Anyway, it's nice to meet you, Akemi. I hope we can get along." Akemi replied, "Me too."
However, they remained oblivious to the hidden agenda that Akemi harbored. She subtly monopolized Hikaru's attention, finding ways to be near him, engaging him in conversations and laughter. Mizuha couldn't help but feel jealous as she observed their interactions, wondering if Hikaru was starting to see Akemi differently.
One day, as usual, Hikaru wanted to walk Mizuha home, but Akemi didn't hesitate to interrupt their conversation. Akemi said, "Hey, Hikaru, let's go to the Karaoke. My friends here also want to go with you." Initially, Hikaru declined, stating that he wanted to walk Mizuha home. Mizuha interrupted Hikaru's speech and said, "Go with them, Hikaru. I can go home alone." Hikaru replied, "But..." Mizuha insisted that she was okay and then saw Shimizu and Elly walking together. She joined them, waving her hand to Hikaru.
Mizuha held no grudges against Akemi, trusting Hikaru's words, "Mizuha, I hope you can get along with her." However, tensions continued to rise within the group due to Akemi's actions.
Then, Mizuha's world was shaken once again by a sudden turn of events. Darker rumors began circulating, claiming that Mizuha had confessed her feelings to Hikaru and been rejected. The whispers spread like wildfire, fueling gossip throughout the school, alleging that Hikaru had chosen Akemi as his girlfriend instead.
The rumors weighed heavily on Mizuha's shoulders. She was shocked and hurt by the false information that had spread, leaving an emotional and physical impact. The constant whispers and stares from her classmates served as a constant reminder of the pain she endured. Mizuha's distress reached a new level when she indirectly learned about the rumors. Her heart sank as she realized how far the lies had spread.
Shimizu and Elly noticed Mizuha's recent changes and became increasingly concerned. Mizuha had become negative, withdrawn, and stopped talking to Hikaru. Elly decided to confront Mizuha, saying, "Mizuha, what's wrong?" But Mizuha deflected the question with a fake smile and insisted, "I'm okay, nothing wrong happened."
After that, Shimizu and Elly approached Mizuha. Shimizu said, "Hey, Mizuha, do you want to hang out with us after school ends? There's a new crepe shop we want to try." Mizuha replied that she needed to go home early that day and turned down the invitation. Shimizu and Elly felt uneasy about her recent behavior, realizing that something was amiss.
"There must be something wrong with her recently. She looks down and always rejects our invitations," Shimizu said. "There must be something related to the newest rumor," Shimizu added.
Mizuha's actions made Shimizu even more uneasy; she sensed that something was wrong beneath the surface.
Meanwhile, Akemi watched Mizuha from a distance, wearing a smug smile as her plan started to unfold. She had her own agenda: to win Hikaru's heart. Akemi's friendly demeanor concealed her calculating mind as she carefully planned her next move. Mizuha was the obstacle in her way, and Akemi was determined to drive a wedge between them. Akemi didn't know that her actions hadn't gone unnoticed; Zul had been quietly observing her from behind. Zul muttered to himself, "I knew it, there's something not right with this girl."
One day, Zul approached Mizuha and cautiously urged her to be wary of Akemi, despite her outward friendliness. Mizuha was intrigued by the warning and pressed for an explanation, but Zul stayed tight-lipped, emphasizing the importance of staying alert. Mizuha left the conversation feeling uneasy; suspicion clouded her thoughts.
Walking alongside Shimizu, Zul shared his observations and suspicions about Akemi in hushed voices as they navigated the school corridors. Shimizu said to Zul, "Zul, do you notice it too? About that Akemi girl?" Zul replied, "Yeah, I've noticed it too, but we must be careful." They couldn't shake off the feeling that something was amiss, and they knew they had to tread carefully. The journey ahead seemed treacherous, filled with uncertainty, but they were determined to uncover the truth and protect Mizuha from further harm.
Mizuha grappled with her emotions and doubts as shadows of doubt hung over her relationships and the path ahead. She would have to face the challenges that lay ahead and navigate the web of deception around her with her friends by her side.
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