Hello, this is my first time writing a novel (short story). The story is about the hero who is a student living a normal life. But suddenly a new girl moved in. What will their relationship be like? How will the hero's life change? Please read it.

P.S. If you read to the end, please give me some advice. _/|\_

"red..."

“It's all red.”

The sound of water hitting the concrete floor was loud. Until I could hardly hear the surrounding noise. Black clouds covered the sky along with a long flash of lightning

My hands were covered in warm red liquid. Eyeglasses stained with fresh human blood

'Maybe this is a dream' I thought.

-Several days ago-

“Alright, all students. Sit properly.”

Female teacher, aged in her early thirties walked into the room Along with a girl I've never seen before She has long black hair that reaches down to her back. A beautiful and calm face and glowing red eyes

“Please introduce yourself.”

“Hello, my name is Ayaka. Please introduce yourself.”

She spoke in a calm voice. while looking at friends in the room until it stopped at me

“Wow, this person is really pretty.”

“True, but I think he looks really cold.”

A group of men in the room whispered to each other.

“Go sit over there. Last row next to Aida.”

"yes"

She walked over and sat next to me, but I wasn't shocked. Because there's only space in the room left here. She pulled up a chair and sat down quietly. After a while, no one said anything. until the atmosphere began to feel uncomfortable So I greeted him and left.

"Uh... Hello, my name is Iida. If you have any questions, you can ask me."

She was silent for a moment and then answered.

"Hello, I introduced myself just now. I'm Ayaka. Nice to meet you."

After that, the class began.

-After school-

“Iida-kun!!! Let's go home today.”

A small, bright, cheerful voice floated into my ears. She is my childhood friend, Sayori. We grew up together since childhood because our homes were close to each other and our parents were close.

“Ah, yes, Sayori, today will-”

“Lol, three students over there. Come help carry things to the teacher's room."

“Teacher fees!”

I hadn't even finished my sentence when the voice of a teacher asking us to help carry things came in. The only students left in the room were me, Ayaka, and Sayori. The three of us had to undeniably help carry things.

On the way to the teacher's room

“Hey, your name is Ayaka-chan, right? My name is Sayorina. pleased to meet!"

Sayori said with a bright expression as always.

“Hello, nice to meet you too.”

“Ayaka-chan is such a quiet person. So cool. Haha.”

“So, Sayori-san looks very cheerful.”

She answered Sayori with a neutral expression.

“Sayori has been like this since childhood. She always likes to help others. It's called being loved by everyone."

"Oh, Iida-kun."

"The two of you are very close. Um, are you dating?"

“Oh, nothing. We are just childhood friends.”

"Yes, just childhood friends."

Sayori quickly answered Ayaka's question. Along with me, I immediately reinforced Sayori's answer. But at that time, I wasn't sure if it was because of the sunlight in the evening. Or was Sayori's face really red?

“That's it.”

Ayaka answered, and the three of us walked to finish delivering the things. Then they separated and went home.

-The next day-

“Good morning, Ayaka-chan! Iida-kun!”

“Good morning, Miss Sayori.”

“Oh, good morning.”

We greet each other normally.

“Hey, today the three of us are going to eat lunch together.”

Sayori invited with an excited expression like a child getting a new toy. It was probably because she hadn't had any new friends in a long time. So I want to be close to Ms. Ayaka.

“Ah, yes, but why not ask Miss Ayaka first?”

"Sure, there's no problem."

“Yay!!!”

“You are so energetic, Aunt Sayori. Go sit. The lesson will start soon."

She smiled and stuck out her tongue once before sitting at the table. Having said that, she was pretty cute too. Wait, what the hell am I thinking about me? She's just a childhood friend. Yes, a childhood friend.

-Lunch break-

“Heh, Iida-kun, are you eating ramen again? Aren't you bored?"

“Well, I like this. You keep eating katsudon, right?”

“Jeez, but what does Ayaka-chan eat? I've never seen it for sale at school. Did you bring it yourself?”

"Yes, this is Horumon."

“Uh, Horumon...Horumon Ajay, the grilled innards!?”

“Yes, would you like to try some, Miss Sayori?”

“Uh, haha, it's okay. It's not quite the right way, haha."

Sayori has a difficult expression on her face. But I'm not really surprised.

“So, Mr. Aida, are you interested in trying?”

"Uh, I'd rather pass."

"So? It's such a pity."

-After school-

"Hey, did you know that a new ice cream shop just opened near the station? Let's go try it. It looks delicious."

“Wow, is there food in your head? But I'm sorry, I'm busy today. There's just a rehearsal for the music club. It's almost time to compete."

“Whoa, what about Ayaka-chan? Do you want to go together?”

“Yes, I would like to get to know Sayori-san better.”

“Uh huh, Ayaka Zhang.”

Sayori jumps in and hugs Ms. Ayaka. I hope these two are close.

-The next day-

Hey, how overcast is it today? I didn't bring an umbrella with me. I hope it won't rain.

“Ah-i-da-kun.”

Suddenly, someone called out and patted my shoulder. But just by listening to the voice, you know who it is.

“Sayori, I told you this hurts.”

"Oh, sorry."

"So, how was it yesterday? Are you close to Ayaka-san yet?"

“Um! We talked about many things.”

"Good morning, Sayori-chan, Miss Iida."

“Ah, Ayaka-chan. good morning!"

“Ah, good morning, did Sayori behave well yesterday? Haha.”

"Hey, Iida-kun, you're not my father."

“Don't worry. We're already close, Sayori-chan."

"certain!"

Sayori said as she walked over and hugged Ms. Ayaka's arm.

“By the way, is Sayori-chan free this evening? There's an experiment that I'd like you to help look at in the science room."

“Alright, alright, you can count on me!”

Sayori is considered to be the top student in her class. Even though his personality doesn't seem like it,

"Hey Iida-kun, I know what you're thinking."

“Haha”

I laughed and laughed.

“And Mr. Aida will you come as well?”

Miss Ayaka asked.

"I'm sorry, the club has practice again today."

"So? That's a shame."

“Hey! Those crazy people by the window You can sit now. Can't you see I've arrived?"

The physics teacher yelled at a group of men sitting by the window as they walked into the room.

“Too bad today is my first physics class. I completely forgot my homework.”

"Oh, Iida-kun, I can't handle this."

-evening-

“Oh, until practice is finished. It's good that today ended earlier than every other day. But it's starting to rain a little now?"

I glanced at the sky that was beginning to be covered with gray-black clouds. While running to the science room

"I forgot my pen in the science room. But it's okay. If you're lucky, you might meet those two."

I continued running until I reached the science room. and hurriedly opened the door

“Hey, Sayori, is Ms. Ayaka still here? I just forgot my pen...eh. Have you turned off the lights? I doubt they'll all go back.”

'Today I smelled a strange smell of blood. I suspect there might be a heart surgery lab.'

I thought as I reached out to turn on the light. But then there was a noise.

“Damn it, it's you Iida. Have you finished practicing?”

“Oh Miss Ayaka. I thought I was going home with Sayori again. And Sayo-“

Even though the light hasn't been turned on yet But there was some light from outside. What I saw when I was about to turn to face Ms. Ayaka It was the body of a woman lying in a pool of warm red liquid that was flooding in the corner of the room. I immediately recognized the color of her ribbon.

“Wha…what happened? Wha…why did Sayori-“

I asked in a shaky voice. Now I can barely maintain my consciousness.

“Oh, I'm so lucky. At first, I thought that I would have to follow him all the way to the house. Because I had really invited you. But you can practice. But thank you very much for coming to me here.”

She slowly walked closer. While I couldn't take a step Suddenly the sky glowed. Her face was covered in blood and she was smiling happily, as if staring at a trapped victim struggling in agony. In her hand was a scalpel that was covered in Sayori's blood.

My instincts told me I had to escape. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't survive. I quickly regained my composure and ran away. Amidst the falling raindrops I screamed for help with all my life. Along with running without caring about anything But then I stumbled and fell on the concrete plaza.

"Oh shit, I have to re-"

There was a knife pointed at my throat.

"Oh, you run fast too."

“Miss Ayaka…what do you really want? Why…did you have to kill Sayori?”

“You still don't remember each other? Oh, I'm really sad like this. How could you forget our promise? Even though I've always loved only you, eh? Or should I call you 'Ai-kun'?"

She said with a grin. Suddenly a memory flashed into my head.

-Many years ago-

I was about 6 years old at the time. My parents went to stay in the provinces for several months because of work to do. And because Sayori's house was also traveling. So there is no one to take care of me. So I had to follow along. When I first went there I was very lonely because I had no friends. But then I met a child. He said his name was Aka. We are very close.

We always go everywhere together. But in the end I had to return to my home. When we parted, I cried so much that Aka had to come in to comfort me.

“Don't be sad, Ai-kun. Do you want it like this? Let's make a promise. That if we meet again, we will be together forever. So please don't cry.”

"Oh...promise."

-current-

“Ah…Aka, is that so?”

“I'm so happy. Finally remember each other.”

“But…but why do you have to do that to Sayori?”

I asked in a shaky voice.

“If possible, I don't want to do it, Aikun. But that day I went to eat ice cream with Sayori-chan. I just found out that Sayori-chan likes you. It's really a pity.”

“For just that reason… She even had to-“

I couldn't hold back my tears. Until I didn't know if the water flowing on my face was tears or rain.

"Yes, because you're only mine. And Ai-kun, it's better not to run away."

I didn't listen to her words and tried to get up and run away. I was able to push away the body that was sitting on top of me. and ran for his life again

But then something sharp pierced my stomach.

"I told you, it's better not to run away."

I slowly put my hand on the wound.

"red..."

“It's all red.”

The sound of water hitting the concrete floor was loud. Until I could hardly hear the surrounding noise. Black clouds covered the sky along with a long flash of lightning

My hand was covered in warm red liquid. Glasses stained with fresh human blood

'Maybe this is a dream' I thought. Before everything gradually became darker and darker until it became black.

I felt it again and I woke up.

“Huh, huh? Had a bad dream?…Not bad at all.”

But then I felt it. No, it would be better if I didn't feel it. A feeling that there was nothing left in the hands and feet. And suddenly The room door opened.

"Are you awake, Ai-kun? From now on we will be together forever."

-finish-