ℝ𝕖𝕕 Antagonist || Nijiro Murakami [SlowUpdate] - 第3章 (2025)

 
"OH MY GOD THEY ARE so cute, Kento Yamazaki and Akane Miranda" One of the girl says, her friend was giggle and laughing, not knowing that Akane's social media partner is among them hiding because he took Yui, his girlfriend into on a date, hearing this makes him more pissed 
"It looks like they have another collab" Yui whispered to him
He just nod and covering his face with a black cap and black mask, so does Yui, they cannot be caught dating in public because it will ruin his image to the social media
"We should go..." he mutter, his girlfriend nod as they quietly leave the cafe 
Its been two days since he visited Akane in the hospital, he knows that Akane had feeling for him, but he can't accept that because he still love Yui his girlfriend, but hearing how popular Akane with Kento somehow pissed him off
He clench his left fist while the right was holding Yui's hands, he didn't notice that he was also gripping at her hands until she groan "Ow... Nijiro?" Yui says. Nijiro blink at her and realize he was gripping too much as he loosen his grip 
"Sorry... my mind was a complete mess" he clear his throat and apologize to her 
Yui understand him, she was a soft girl with a kind heart also her first impression to Akane was so awkward she was nervous Akane might get mad at her but she didn't she was also kind despite her fierce looks she was a very kind and charismatic women she met, she even admired her personally 
"Oh. I forgot" she said as they both stop on their walk, Nijiro turn to her 
"I forgot i still have to visit Dad" she whined, her dad was in hospital due to a car accident. He chuckled at her and pat her head 
"Alright I'll drop you off" 
"No, its alright i can manage" she beam, as the boy frown 
"I will drop you off" he still insist 
"No i-" she was cut when his phone ring
"Hello?" Nijiro says 
'Where are you?' His manager on phone 
"On outdoors why?" He said furrowing his eyes 
'What do you mean why!? Have you forgotten Akane is back in showbiz now and both of you were in take picture together!' His manager's voice can be heard, as Yui chuckled at him 
"Alright i will. Bye" he quickly hung up. He sigh and shake his head, Yui chuckled again 
"See? I'm fine just go" she grin, Nijiro had no choice but to nod, he kiss her forehead and rush to his car as he wave a good bye 
ONLY FOR A FEW minutes that she posted the image of her and Kento Yamazaki together lots of likes and comments on her social media acc were on fire, she read to comments as her mood lighten up a bit and not thinking about him again 
'Oh my god they were so hot!'
'Kya! So cute together!'
'They look like a couple'
'#AkaKen'
'Pft lmao'
She suddenly pause when lots of Kento's fans were shipping her to him, she burst into chuckled making her P.A looks at her, she was her driver to the next destination of their studio. And it was her photoshoot with him 
She scrolled through her social media to see Aya posted something on her my day she was on the outside eating healthy foods, good for her she thought 
"Miranda-san were almost there" her P.A signalled as she look outside and nod, she saw a familiar car coming it was Nijiro he park his car as he got out with his cap and mask on, there she knew he go out with bis girlfriend again and was force to take the shoots with her
Now it was different instead of being so naive and excited to see him, she began to have a side which she started to hate him, she doesn't know if this is a good effect or not but she wss a little bit relieve, before they could park, she saw him just standing at the front gate simply waiting for someone 
When she got out of the car Nijiro walks towards her she was surprise by it when he kiss her cheeks like lovers and greeted her P.A 
"Sorry if i didn't visit you" he apologize
Then again her heart instantly melted like all her anger and stress was gone hearing him sorry from he did, she couldn't take Aya's advice, but she wants to try to ignore his affection and focus on her work 
"Its alright" she snap clearing her throat as she entered the studio 
Nijiro was surprise he look at her as she leads the way, first of all she would be full on energy when he was around and second why is she surprise when he gave her a kiss on the cheeks when it was they always do it with or without camera. He shake his head and followed her inside 
"Miranda-san Murakami-san, I am glad the both of you made it" the photographer says
Nijiro stands besides her as he put his hand to her shoulder, but Akane just let it be and trying to control her self this time, they both smiled at the photographer as the couple was admired even the staff were chattering and excited to their photoshoot 
"How are you two? Are you ok now Miranda-san?" 
"Well as you can see we were both doing great and yes i am fine hope you are too and don't stress yourself out" Akane politely replied 
Nijiro glance at her he instantly knew something is wrong, she was acting normal like usual when people were around them, also he knew she was a kind person who always help others. And he admire her for that 
"Oh my i can see that" he says "Now why don't you two dress up so we can start" they both nod as they headed to the dressing room 
The staff were admiring them seeing how they act like a couple in public was a professional work as an actor and actress, Nijiro pulled the chair for her and even handed her phone to her as for Akane who gave him a soft smiled, in this kind of act they were like a real couple 
"Uhm.. can you leave us for a second?" Nijiro says in a smiled, they nod and take a quick exit 
When they leave Akane instantly drop her smile as she massage her cheeks, as for him who sigh deeply he look at Akane who is so different from before usually she would give him a natural smile now it was all an act 
It was an act since the beginning why would he expect something else, Akane didn't respond they were silence for a moment as she took a perfume and spray it to her neck and wrist, Nijiro then break the silence 
"Is something wrong Akane?" He says 
"No. I still need to rest but I will push my limits" she coldly replied, Nijiro wasn't satisfied at her answer
As her partner he should also care about her health and.... feeling?..... is he really, the moment that she was different the more Akane was hurting inside, she have to or else she would hurt herself more 
"Your not... in your usual today" Nijiro says in hesitation 
"What do you mean? I am fine and the same as ever" She let a small chuckle, of course she knew what he mean she just wants to let him go already 
"No you're not" he firmly says, then he snort "anyways, i thought you will have your own photoshoot?" He change the subject 
Akane looks at him furrowing her eyes at him "How did you know?" She question in confused 
"Your social media acc on instagram, you posted the photoshoot of you and Yamazaki" he says, she was surprise and also scoff at him
The last time she check he didn't even care if what would post on her social media now he cares? Now she was full of anger and confusion was he making fun of her now? 
How funny....
A/n: this one is short of words, again forgive me.
—SAI S.