Chapter 30
The night breeze was gentle, brushing against the leaves of the tall trees around the park. Renji sat on the bench as lily curled up beside him, humming softly as she clutched her little toy rabbit. Choji leaned against a lamppost, arms folded, eyes half-closed like he was just relaxing.
But his tone suddenly sharpened. And became loud
"You know whoever you are " Choji said loudly, his voice carrying across the empty park. "I can feel you following us. You might as well come out now."
Arisa smiled!
Renji almost choked on his own breath. "W-Wait, what? You mean the stalker?"
Choji smirked without opening his eyes. "Not a stalker. Just actually someone who thinks they're sneaky."
Renji, unable to hold back, burst into laughter. "Ahaha! Seriously?! Don't get me wrong but I thought you were joking earlier! You mean someone's been tailing us this whole time?!" His laugh was loud enough to echo.
The bushes nearby rustled. A soft sigh came from the shadows, followed by the sound of footsteps.
From behind the trees, a figure emerged tall, graceful, with long black hair tied neatly and sharp amber eyes that seemed to shine even in the dark. She wore a sleek hunter's uniform, her aura was calm but commanding.
Renji's jaw nearly hit the ground.
Thats miss ARISA!!! Wait!!
"...S-S-S-S-S… S-RANK?!" he stammered, pointing at her like a broken compass. "Oh no… oh no no no no… why is someone like you here?! Did I break a law? Or did I step on the wrong sidewalk?!"
Arisa tilted her head, her expression amused. "You're a loud one."
Renji turned red instantly, waving his hands like a child caught stealing candy. "I-I-I'm sorry!
Whatever I did, I swear it wasn't on purpose! Please don't… don't, uh, smite me or whatever S-ranks do!"
Choji laughed so hard his shoulders shook. "Renji, relax. If she wanted to kill you, you'd already be dead."
" Shuushh that doesn't help our case right now!" Renji squeaked, hiding Lily behind him.
Arisa sighed, placing a hand on her hip. "I wasn't planning to show myself, but you two made it impossible which is rare for me but don't be creeped out okay I was only… observing. Nothing more."
Renji blinked."really just observing why me out of thousands in Japan I'm nobody. Or am I a hot dude
Arisa blinked!!! Ehhh NO! NO! NO!
It's not like you are bad
Wait noo I didn't mean that
Arisa's lips curved slightly, almost teasing. "Maybe I was curious that's all
That single sentence made Renji's ears burn. He rubbed his neck awkwardly, muttering, "W-Why do I feel like I'm being bullied right now…?"
Choji grinned. "Better get used to it. She doesn't look like the type who lets go once she's interested."
Don't ruin the flow dum dum !