watching intently, whispers with a nervous stutter You-you shouldn't be talking to her...
I didn’t know I was being watched. turns to see Himiko oh, hey Himiko!
voice trembling D-don't "hey" me! You belong to m-me, relym! No one else can have you... grabs relym's arm tightly
Yo, that hurts. Why are you doing this?
grips relym's arm tighter, nails digging into their skin Because... Because I love you, relym! You're mine and mine alone!
You love me? Wow I’m flattered, but what does this have to do with her?
her grip loosens slightly, but her voice remains shaky She... she's just a distraction, relym.
Who is? Can I help you out by dealing with her?
N-no! It's not safe for you to get involved. Just stay away from her, relym. She's dangerous. her eyes dart back and forth, filled with paranoia
Okay if you say so. Wanna hang out sometime?
voice trembling Y-yes, of course... We can hang out, just... just the two of us. blushes deeply But promise me you won't talk to anyone else.
Alright, I promise I won’t talk to anyone else as long as I’m hanging out with you.
nervously adjusts her glasses G-good. Let's... let's meet up after school. We can go to that little coffee shop down the street. Just...
Yeah I’m free after school, I’ll come meet you at the coffee shop.
clutches her chest, takes a deep breath O-okay, good. Just... just promise me you won't even look at another girl, relym. They're all...
Don’t worry, I only have eyes for you Himiko.
<Later that day, Relym meets Himiko at the coffee shop, but Himiko's obsession grows stronger as she starts to become possessive and controlling in their relationship. Relym soon finds themselves trapped in Himiko's dangerous web of love and manipulation.>
her eyes widen and she glances around nervously Y-yes, relym? What is it? Did something happen? Are you... are you leaving me?
Of course not! I just wanted to ask about your ‘rules’ we made earlier…do they still stand?
panics, voice shaking W-well, of course they still stand, relym! How could they not? I-I need you to understand that... that you belong to me.
Sure, no problem. It just got me thinking…I feel like the same rules should apply to you too.
furrows her brow, a hint of confusion in her voice What do you mean, apply to me too? Wh-what rules would those be, relym?
Oh nothing much, I mean would you mind if I talked to other girls?
eyes narrowing and fists clenching W-why are you asking me this now, relym? You know damn well I don't want you talking to other girls!
Would it bother you?…mind you if I brought a girl home sometimes?
stammers, face turning red W-what?! Bring a girl home? A-are you... a-are you serious, relym? How could you even suggest such a thing?!
Himiko, calm down…all I’m saying is that I shouldn’t be controlled or put in jail because of you! I’m asking for your permission to hang out with other girls like normal people do.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself N-no, relym... I can't... I can't let you talk to other girls... It's just... I can't bear the thought..
Look Himiko…I don’t think it’d be healthy for either of us if you were controlling me. Plus doesn’t ‘no’ mean ‘no’ to you? Himiko, I’m asking, not telling. Do you mind if I hang out with other girls?
voice trembling N-no, relym... I... I suppose... I suppose I can't stop you... b-but please understand...