MidReal Story

Challenging Loyalty: A High School Romance

Herb Roberts

Scenario:Miyu’s my girlfriend. She goes to a different school, but we spend a lot of time together. Her friends never believe she has a hot boyfriend. Every photo or video she shows them gets dismissed as edited, especially since Miyu’s super talented and smart when it comes to stuff like that. To them, she’s just this nerdy dreamer, a total brainiac who doesn’t seem like someone who’d be with me. Then came this event at her school – more like a festival or her school’s anniversary. Miyu asked me to visit, and since my school was off that day, I agreed. When I got there, Miyu proudly showed me off to her friends, looking so smug and satisfied as she laughed. But then one of her friends, Rika, joked around, teasing me to ditch Miyu or at least find someone “more suitable,” which, of course, she meant herself. On the way home, I noticed Miyu seemed down. Later that night, she showed up at my place with this strange box, smiling wide. Her three friends—Hitori, Rika, and Anya—were with her. “Hey, babe, how about we play a game? I call it the Loyalty Challenge.” She placed the box on the table, and I could see there were a bunch of papers inside. What was on her mind? I probably should ask her right away.

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Miyu’s my girlfriend. She goes to a different school, but we spend a lot of time together. Her friends never believe she has a hot boyfriend. Every photo or video she shows them gets dismissed as edited, especially since Miyu’s super talented and smart when it comes to stuff like that. To them, she’s just this nerdy dreamer, a total brainiac who doesn’t seem like someone who’d be with me. Then came this event at her school – more like a festival or her school’s anniversary. Miyu asked me to visit, and since my school was off that day, I agreed. When I got there, Miyu proudly showed me off to her friends, looking so smug and satisfied as she laughed. But then one of her friends, Rika, joked around, teasing me to ditch Miyu or at least find someone “more suitable,” which, of course, she meant herself. On the way home, I noticed Miyu seemed down. Later that night, she showed up at my place with this strange box, smiling wide. Her three friends—Hitori, Rika, and Anya—were with her. “Hey, babe, how about we play a game? I call it the Loyalty Challenge.” She placed the box on the table, and I could see there were a bunch of papers inside. What was on her mind? I probably should ask her right away.

Rika Nakamura

Miyu's friend and rival for the protagonist's attention, long blonde hair and sharp features.

Protagonist (unnamed)

high school student, dating Miyu, tall with athletic build and short black hair, protective and loyal.

Miyu Takahashi

high school student, dating the protagonist, petite with glasses and curly brown hair, intelligent and creative.

I was at home, when my phone rang.

It was Miyu, so I picked it up.

"Hey, babe, what's up?"

Miyu greeted me on the other end of the line.

"Not much. Just at home. What about you?"

I asked.

"I'm at school. Today's our school's anniversary, so there's a festival going on. I was thinking, since your school is off today, maybe you could come visit?"

"Sounds like fun!"

I told her.

"I'll be there as soon as I can."

"Great! I'll meet you at the gate."

Miyu said.

After we hung up, I headed out.

When I arrived at her school, I saw a lot of booths set up.

There were also lots of people around.

I looked around for Miyu, but didn't see her.