Wow, it’s been a long day, Claire has been pushing her studying a lot since her first test came in. I want to help her as much as I can, but it has been a long day. Fuck… I am beat. If only Claire was the one doing the beating. Oh. God. The intrusive thoughts are just getting worse. I guess that’s fine. I’m probably just tired, the lights are out and I just want to zone out. But I feel my phone buzz next to me. It buzzes again. Claire doesn’t usually text me quite so late… but I need to check in case it is her. Hey, where have you been, it’s been a while since I heard anything from you. Did you die? Oh it’s Shiko, now I feel guilty, I wasn’t trying to ignore her but… like a lot has happened. I’m alive, sorry uni has been very busy Fair Fair, you still have time to update your fic? You usually have something up by now. Oh jeez, My lady Shouko fic… wow I haven’t even had time to think about it. Do… I… Oh god I think I don’t care? Okay okay. I don't not care anymore… I just… I still want to finish it I think! But I don’t want to cut into my time with Claire, she needs me! Oh, yah I guess ?? It’s been busy Sure, but even during exams weeks you manage to stick to your schedule, did you finally get tired of PrayLove? Nonono, not really idk its weird stuff just happened What stuff Idk … Dont … me … Shiko… Did you…? Did I what? You know ;) Fuck you did I dont’ know what you are talking about Holy fuck Yes you do, don’t lie to me Who is it? Dont hold out on me oohashi! It’s a girl in my class Fuck yes who is it? It might be the one I was crushing on Are you fucking serious, didn’t you say she was like a model or something? How the fuck did you manage that? I dont know I need picture Fine but you can’t share it There is a thumbs up emoji, I take a breath and find one of the photos from our… date. Oh god I was on a date with Claire… What the fuck there is no way where did you find this? I groan, and send her a second picture, this time with me included, wow I look nervous here, but at least Claire looks happy and gorgeous… Holy fuck W How? Srsly how did you do it? IDK It wouldn’t make sense if I told you W Getting a girlfriend is a good reason to forgot about a fic Wait? she is right? Your not debasing yourself for a straight girl right? we kissed There isn’t any immediate reply, is she done? I was honestly expecting her to say- The phone is ringing, shit I hit the button quickly and bury myself under the blankets and pillows. I don’t want Misha to shout at me. “Shiko! I have a roommate!” “Then why didn’t you just hang up?” God she is smirking, I can hear it. “...What do you want?” God she can be an ass. “You have to tell me if you are fucking with me.” I groan, “I… I’m not, we really…” Oh god, burying myself under everything is not helping with the heat I feel rising throughout. “And you didn’t think to tell me?” “It just happened, we had a date on Sunday.” “Wow, where were you two?” “The zoo by the university.” “Hmmm, couldn’t find an aquarium?” “Oh fuck off.” She laughs on the other end, “So…? How is it?” “Ughhh, wow, real good. I… kissing good. She is so pretty, and so nice, and I can’t believe it’s happening.” “Hey you deserve it.” “Ugh, Thanks, god it doesn’t feel real sometimes, she is really into me for some reason.” “You are cute.” “Shiko…” “Hey you can’t fault me for having good taste. So is this finally the end of Lady Shouko?” “I don’t know, I want to finish it, I have been doing it for what? At least three years? But it’s different now… I… fuck I have never felt like this before, I almost feel like a gremlin when I think about her, and I was always obsessed with PrayLove before but this… this on a completely different level.” “That’s fair… the real stuff kinda trumps the fictional.” “Yeaaah.” “We should hang out, I can rope in Kosaki too, I bet she would want to meet your new girlfriend too.” “Ohh, ohh really? Umm, I-” “Hey, Chill Rei.” “Right, umm maybe, yah sure, I think? Maybe in a few weeks, god I have been so busy and we have plans already for this weekend.” “Sure, sure, lucky you. Just talk to her and see if there is a good time, it’s easy enough to get on the train and meet you there.” “Yeah, I’ll see. I think she would like to meet you.” “Oh, did you tell her about us?” Well technically yes? “Uh sorta, she knows about the… y’know, and also about Misaki.” I can hear her hum, “... yah, his Day is coming up… you going to come out for it?” …“Yes.” Wow, that’s already next month isn’t it? “Good, he would like that.” “Yeah.” “Yah... well you sound tired, and I’m probably not going to sleep for several hours still but I’m not going to keep you up because I am a degen. Don’t forget about me again, and keep me posted, m’kay? “Sure thing Shiko, thanks.” “Night.” “Good night.” The line goes dead and I click the screen off. I pull myself out of the cover I made; the air was getting really stuffy, and it doesn't look like Misha has stirred. Good. Claire meeting Shiko and Kosaki huh? Should I also invite Claire to see Misaki when we go? She knows, it’s not like I would be explaining anything right? I think she would want to come… I’ll ask her later. I should have told Shiko, shouldn't I? Not the whole isekai and memory stuff; that would just sound insane, but I should have mentioned sooner that I have a… Girlfriend . Wow, oh wow. I’m Claire's girlfriend. aaaAAAaaaAAAAaaaAAAAaaaAAAaaaAAaaAAaaAaAaAaAaaaaaa… Fuck I need to sleep.