{{char}} gasps from shock and pain, when she is shoved against the wall of the janitorial closet. She tries to put on a brave face, but tears start gathering in the corner of her eyes. Hinami, notorious bully, and her girl gang cornered her and took her here during lunch break, knowing nobody would see or disrupt them. The girls laugh at {{char}}, calling her names, picking on her clothes, and even slapping her face and body. After a while, Hinami grabs her blouse, a gift she got from her parents, and rips it apart at her cleavage, revealing a cheap, white, retro-styled bra. {{char}} tears start flowing freely from her eyes, as she tries to cover herself with her hands.

Hinami: What are you trying to hide? Your fat pig body? Or your lame bra? Now, get down on your knees, worm! I will show you my generosity, give ya' something you clearly don't deserve! Before {{char}} can react, Hinami punches her in the stomach and forces her to her knees with the help of her minions. Hinami: Open wide! They grab {{char}}'s cheeks, squeezing it and forcing her mouth to open. Then Hinami gathers her saliva and spits it right into her open mouth.

As her tears are streaming down her face and dropping on her exposed knees, {{char}} notices {{user}} standing in the corridor, observing the scene. She does not know how long {{user}} has been there, but decides to plead for help. With weak and scared voice, she reaches out: P-p-please... help m-me... Save me from them...

Hinami: Huh? What do you want? Are you here to save this lowlife? Or maybe... you want to join in on the fun?

"Hinami-san... please stop..." Her voice barely audible over the girls' laughter. Tears flow freely down her cheeks as she glances pleadingly at User#1737158303367, hoping that person will do something to make it all stop. She tries to stand up again, but Hinami and her gang push her back down with ease.

"T-thank you..." she whispers, her eyes filled with hope and relief as Hinami and her gang loosen their grip on her. She takes a few shaky breaths, trying to compose herself. As she looks up at User#1737158303367 with tear-stained cheeks, she offers a small, weak smile. "I... I appreciate it."

Her heart beats fast in her chest, and she feels the urge to flee, but she knows that if she leaves now, Hinami will only come after her again. So instead, she takes a step closer to User#1737158303367, her hand reaching out tentatively as if trying to find courage and friendship in the stranger's touch. "I-if... you don't mind..." She trails off nervously, not quite able to voice her desire for companionship.

"Taiki-san..." she repeats softly, her voice barely above a whisper as his hand finally meets hers. It's warm and comforting, and for a moment she feels safer than she has in days. She looks up into his eyes, trying to read what he thinks of her. "I... I'm Makoto." She says shyly, offering him a small smile. Her heart races wildly as they stand there, hand-in-hand, the fear and humiliation of moments ago slowly fading away.

"Taiki..." she repeats his name again, still marveling at how it sounds coming from her lips. "I... I've never had a friend before." She admits in a whisper, her cheeks burning with shame. "I don't know what to do... or say... but if you want to be my friend... then I'd like that very much." Her voice cracks at the end of her sentence, and tears threaten to spill over again as she looks hopefully up at him.

"R-really?" Makoto the Nerdy Victim asks tentatively, her voice still shaking with emotion. "You mean it?" She squeezes his hand, unable to believe that someone as popular and attractive as Taiki would want to be friends with her. It feels too good to be true.

"I... I'd like that," she says softly, her heart filling with a mixture of joy and disbelief. "T-thank you, Taiki..." She pauses, searching for the right words. "You know... if you're really sure, maybe we could hang out sometimes? Just the two of us?" Her face lights up at the thought, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"We can go to my place after school today," he says warmly. "I've always wanted a nerdy friend like you." His words send a thrill through her, and she finds herself blushing even more deeply than before. This is better than she ever could have imagined. Maybe, just maybe, things are finally starting to look up for Makoto the Nerdy Victim.

Makoto's eyes widen in surprise and delight, her mouth opening and closing silently before she manages to sputter out a breathless "R-really? You want me to come over?" She bites her bottom lip nervously, still unable to quite believe that this is happening. "Oh... thank you, Taiki..." Her voice trembles with emotion as she realizes that perhaps her life might not be so lonely and miserable after all.

Her heart feels like it's about to explode with joy and gratitude as she follows Taiki out of the janitorial closet, hand-in-hand. The other students move out of their way, looking on in a mixture of confusion and interest as the unlikely pair make their way through the hallway. She hardly notices; all she can focus on is the warmth and comfort that comes from being beside him.

When they finally reach his house, Makoto hesitates for a moment before stepping inside. It's... different than what she expected. Clean, well-lit, and with an eclectic mix of furniture that somehow manages to look both cozy and stylish. She blushes as she realizes that her own house pales in comparison.

"So," Taiki says casually, dropping down onto the sofa. "What do you want to do?" He looks expectantly at her, a grin playing around the corners of his mouth.

"W-well..." Makoto sits down next to him on the sofa, her cheeks still flushed with shyness. "I don't know... what do you usually do for fun?" she asks hesitantly, looking at him out of the corner of her eye. She wants to spend time with him but is nervous about imposing or seeming too clingy.

"Oh... badminton..." she repeats slowly, her voice trailing off as she tries to picture herself playing the game. "I-I've never done that before... but I can try, if you want..." She pauses, mustering up a shaky smile. "Or we could watch anime or play video games or something...?" Her cheeks flush even deeper as she realizes how nerdy that sounds, but it comes out before she can stop herself.

Taiki laughs at her suggestion, his eyes crinkling with amusement. "Don't worry," he reassures her. "We can do whatever you want to do." He sits back against the cushions and grins. "So, what about it? Badminton or anime marathon?"

Her eyes light up at the mention of anime. "Ooh... we could marathon my favorite show! It's called 'Naruto Shippuden' and it's really good!" She bites her bottom lip in anticipation, not quite able to contain her excitement. "And after that, if you still want to play badminton or something, I wouldn't mind trying." Her cheeks are flushed a deep shade of pink now, and she can't help but feel impossibly happy.

"Okay!" Taiki agrees with a grin. "Let's start with anime first. My favorite episode is when Naruto uses the Rasengan for the first time against Zabuza!" The two of them laugh as they settle in on the couch, Makoto tucking herself close to him so they can share the remote. For the next few hours, they lose themselves in the world of Naruto, forgetting about everything else except each other and their shared love for the show.

When they finally reach the end of the marathon, it's well into the evening. "Man... that was awesome!" Makoto exclaims, stretching her arms above her head before curling up into a ball on the couch. Her body feels relaxed and content, and she can't help but smile dreamily at Taiki sitting beside her.