When she was together with Ru, it was easy for her to push him away. It was easy for her to remain normal. But it is different with Terashima Yuhi. How does she push away somebody who likes her this much?
The stories people see in movies; everybody assumes it is fiction. If the director said it is fiction and resembles nothing in real life, people could enjoy it more. It will generate more profit. Those who claim their movie based on real-life events and experiences will invite criticism. Sure, many watch it and enjoy it since it is real and not made up.
But the majority will criticize it if it is a movie about an individual's emotions, a bad past, for example, Yuhi-san's situation. If the rest of the world learned his background, they would undoubtedly mock and insult him. Sumire understood that better than anybody.
The Ibuki family mansion that caught on fire and the death of her parents.
It was a story nearly everybody knew about. Their daughter, the sole survivor, where did she disappear to? Who is looking after her? When she re-appeared in front of people after the accident, many people were surprised.
Her other relatives were amid dividing the assets among themselves. Sumire sighed at the memory. When she appeared, all of them looked guilty. Instead of using the resources to see if anybody survived, they decided to use it for themselves? That was the first time she saw how black humans could be.
Yuhi-san's family situation and hers differ entirely. But they both decipher how dark the world can be.
"Now that I think back on it, humans are so screwed up."
Yes, they are. Sumire silently agreed.
Humanity itself is messed up. But people still live their lives; they still keep walking straight ahead despite the pain the world brings them. Sumire buried her face in his back.
"Sorry about this. I know I am rambling right now."
"It's okay; usually, it's me," Sumire mumbled. Usually, it is her rambling on about her issues, her fears, and her concern. "Yuhi-san, you can be selfish when you want to. Im always causing you trouble after all."
"Well, I can't disagree there, since you appeared my life has changed."
"Is it a bad chance?"
"How could it be? Now I have a girlfriend who I can attack with kisses every day."
"Idiot." Sumire scolded, but her gaze softened. "I want to learn more about you. So I don't mind if you ramble or whatever you call it."
"I guess we can start with my business matters; you can't read English after all."
Sumire sighed. "I will learn, but were those documents.."
"Mmm, some proposals and other events I have to approve of. Realistically I should be at the exact location and approve of it. But I am still a student, at the end of the day, my main concern should be my education. Even if I am not there, they will do fine. I made sure to hire capable people. I might have the world in my hands, but I would sacrifice the world to be with you."
That last line is unnecessary. See? If he does sly things like this, how is she supposed to refuse him?
"Honestly, I did not intend to stay in Japan long. My involvement in the underworld society was supposed to be small. I intended to help out a few times and then leave, but then I met you."
At that comment, she recalled how they first met again. Her cheeks turned crimson at the memory. When she saw him at the festival before Aki introduced them, she could not help but think how beautiful.
"I genuinely thought there was something wrong with your head when you said that. I shouldn't have gotten involved with a girl purposely causing trouble."
"I was helping somebody."
"Help yourself, first idiot." He trailed off. "Well, it was good for you to help that girl out. But did you think about what would happen to you?"
When she met Yuhi again after their meeting five years ago, it was during a summer festival. Aki-san was running late, so she decided to walk around the stalls herself for a while until he arrived. It was then when she noticed a group of guys surrounding a defenseless woman. Naturally, she stepped up and got involved. If she did not do at least that much, then she would never be able to forgive herself if something terrible happened to the girl.
"I thought it through but still concluded that I would help her." How could she possibly turn a blind eye and ignore when somebody needs help?
If a person has power and strength to help, they should use it. It is a sin to have power and not use it when others are in need. Sumire understood that not many people thought the same way as her.
"So when I saw you like that, I thought you were the kind that gets into trouble easily, making it impossible for me to leave you alone. Yet not only did you think I was one of the bad guys, punched me and gave me a roundhouse kick--"
"Stop stop. I am sorry, already!" Sumire exclaimed.
Just the mere mention of it made her feel embarrassed. "Yuhi-san you were dressed head to toe in black, of course, I was suspicious!"
"Eh, were you the type of person who would judge based on appearance?"
"No!"
Yuhi laughed. "Just joking Sumire. You know because you hit me that day I remembered the real reason why I entered the business world too. For money? For fame? I already make millions as an idol, why did I have to do business too? I pondered about it for so long, but you gave me a bit of a wake-up call." He extended his hand out towards the balcony.
From this distance, they could see the stars sparkling brightly in the night sky.
"I want to see exactly how far my hands could reach despite having no place to call home. I want to see how far I could go with my strength."
"Isn't Japan your home?"
"My mother was, but my father was American. My great grandmother and father also have some Spanish blood. So what do you think I am?"
Sumire scanned his face for a moment. "Does it matter? You have the type of face that I like, so that should be the only thing on your mind."
She does not want him to think too deeply about anything else. She does not want to see that look of sadness on his face anymore.
Yuhi blinked before he burst into laughter. "Indeed, I should only care about your preferences, my lady."
For her, all that matters is seeing this smile on Terashima Yuhi's face.