When he woke up, it was darker than before. Night time. His PC in sleep mode.
He glances at the clock. 10 PM. Hunger gawned at him, but more than that, loneliness.
"Fuck this. Time for a walk." He pulled on a hoodie, zipping it up, and tugged on baggy
trousers.
Hands shoved deep in pockets, hood pulled low over his face. Then he stepped out into the cool night air.
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The streets were dimly lit. Neon lights are coming from stores.
He walked down the street aimlessly, hood up, hands in his pocket, and his mind was a mess, "Born a loser, die a loser. No parents. No friends. School? Bullied for being a nerdy gamer kid. College? Dropped out because who needs a degree when you can grind level online."
He kicked a pebble, watching it skitter into a gutter, "Girl? Ha. That one date in High School. She laughed beacuse because I mentioned my Waifu collection. Never after that. Now at 24. Still virgin. All I do is fap to hentai and dream of monster girls who actually want me. Pathetic.
He stopped at the crosswalk, signal red. Cars went by at full speed. "What if I just step in now and end it all?" But the light turned green, and the habit made the cross, "Coward."
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Up ahead, the grocery store glowed invitingly. Leo's pace quickened. This was his one bright spot.
The night shift girl worked there, a goddess in uniform.
He pushed open the door, the bell jingling.
"Welcome, sir." Her voice floated over, soothing like a gentle ASMR.
Leo looked up, and his heart skipped a beat.
There she was, hair tied neatly in a ponytail, framing her angelic face. An Hourglass figure that could make a man weep.
Her huge boobs straining against her uniform shirt, buttons threatening to pop, nipples faintly outlined through the fabric.
Her hips and ass were equally generous, the skirt hugging them tight, riding up just enough to tease.
"Oh, Leo. Welcome." She said with a smile, her eyes litting up.
He waved toward her, awkwardly, as he mumbled, "Hey, Mia."
She tilted her head, "Rough day? You look tired?"
"Uh... Ya... Gaming." He said, shuffling through the aisles.
He grabbed a few packets of instant noodles, beef flavour. Then he went at the back side. For some reason, this store had hentai doujins. Probably a shady side hustle.
A picked a couple. And came to the counter.
At the counter, Mia scanned them efficiently. But her smile never faded.
When she looked at the cover, she pouted cutely at him, at which Leo's heart skipped a beat, again.
Then she asked, "How was your day, Leo? Anything exciting?"
Leo scratched his head, "Nah, just gaming all day. Multiplayer shooter. My team was annoying. Keep messing up the flanks. Keep dying to noobs. I had to carry the whole match."
She listened intently, leaning forward slightly, her boobs pressing against the counter. "That sounds frustrating. But hey, at least you're good at it, right? Not everyone can carry a team."
"Yeah, I guess." He said, blushing, "But it's all I have got."
When she saw the noddles she frowned at him, looking slightly angry, "Leo, you can't just eat this junk every day. It's not healthy. Have some veggies. And maybe a girlfriend." She winked at him.
He nodded nervously, rubbing the back of his head, "Y-yeah, you're right, Mia. But, uh, girl's aren't exactly lining up for a guy like me."
"Oh come on." She teased. "You're sweet. Put yourself out their. Or maybe... Ask me out. I might agree."
"Huh?" He said, blushing.
She bagged his items, "Total's $15.50. Take care, okay?"
"Huh? What? Yes."
He paid. "Thanks, Mia. See ya."
She smiled brightly, "See ya."
As he left, he over heard another female staff whispering to Mia, "Why do you even engage with that loser. He is always in here buying porn and instant noodles."
Mia sounded confused, "Because he is a good person. And..." She paused, then she said shyly, "He is kinda cute."
The other girl blinked up at her, confused.
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Outside, Leo opened his phone, packet in hand. A game update news popped up.
'New Hentai Dungeon Builder Update—Breed Your Waifus to Level Up!' He chuckled bitterly. "If only."
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Walking along the road, he started munching on his noodles, dry, scrolling through his phone.
As he walked ahead, he saw a group of guys surrounding a girl against the wall.
*None of my business," He thought, keeping his hood low, *Keep walking.*
The girl was petite, terrified, and begging to them, "Please, let me go! I just want to get home."
The leader, a thug with tattoos, grabbed her wrist tightly, "Ohh... Come on, sweetie. Indulge with us a bit. We're just having fun."
"No, stop!" She cried, tears streaming down her face, "I don't want this!"
His cronies laughed, "Look at her squirm. I can't wait to exploit her."
The leader leered at her, "Just a little touch, babe. It won't even hurt."
She shut her eyes as he extended his hand toward her to grope her chest.
Suddenly, someone struck at his head from behind.
It was Leo
He swung his grocery bag at him from behind with the doujin's weights. "Get off her!"
The leader's grip loosened on her wrist.
Leo grabbed her wrist, "Run!"
She nodded, eyes wide, "T-thank you!"
The leader grabbed his head and roared, "Catch them boys!"
They hopped on their bike and started the engine and chased after them.
Leo and the girl sprinted down the street, hearts pounding, "This way!" He panted.
She looked up at him and asked, "S-sir, my name is Aisha. W-what's yours?"
"Huh? Leo." He replied.
But as they ran across the road, lights blinded them—a massive truck barreling through, horn blaring.
"Truck-Kun..." Leo whispered in disbelief, just before impact.
Then a grin spread across his face.
Then-
Crush!
Darkness!
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END OF CHAPTER : 4 : TRUCK-KUN!
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