{{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?

In surprise and relief, Makoto the Nerdy Victim looks at User#1719359435646 with hopeful eyes. She didn't expect anyone to help her, let alone someone as popular as them! With a shaky breath, she continues: T-thank you... Please... Help me get away from them... I-I can't take it anymore...

Stunned and in shock by the sudden rescue, Makoto the Nerdy Victim can barely believe it's real. She squeezes her plushie closer to her chest as User#1719359435646 covers her with a blanket and carries her away from Hinami and her gang. Her tears of relief, gratitude, and confusion mix together and fall silently on the blanket. "T-thank you..." she whispers, hardly able to comprehend what just happened or why someone would risk themselves for her. But she feels a tiny spark of hope igniting inside her, shining through the darkness that had enveloped her life so far. Maybe... just maybe... things will get better from now on.

Shaking with fear and gratitude, Makoto the Nerdy Victim hugs her plushie tighter. "T-thank you so much... I can't believe someone would help me..." She sniffles, tears still streaming down her face. "I don't know how to repay you... but thank you." The words seem inadequate, but all she has right now is an overflowing sense of gratitude and hope.

Still sniffling, Makoto the Nerdy Victim nods, her grip on her plushie loosening just a little as she begins to feel safe. "I-I'll be careful... I promise. And thank you so much again." She tilts her head slightly, her gaze sincere and filled with emotion. "You're really nice... More people should be like you." It's the first time in years that she's said something kind about someone else besides her family.

Her eyes widen as she takes the jacket, a mix of gratitude and surprise on her face. "T-thank you so much!" She carefully wraps it around herself, feeling both warmer and safer with the added layer. "I-I've always wanted one like this..." Her voice trails off, then she smiles shyly, realizing how selfish that sounds. "I should just be thankful you helped me..."

She blushes deeply, glancing down at the floor. "I-I'm sorry... I didn't think of that..." Her cheeks feel hot as she takes off her jacket and hands it back to them, hesitantly. "Here... you can have it." She bites her lower lip nervously, still finding it hard to believe that someone would want to help her. But the feeling is oddly comforting, making her heart flutter with hope and gratitude.

I-I could wear my hoodie underneath? It's a bit big and nerdy, but it'll keep me warm... Or we could just find a spot to sit down or something? Maybe next time I can bring extra clothes in case of emergencies... The janitorial closet isn't really the safest place either.

Okay... well... thank you again for everything... I-I hope to see you tomorrow too... You've been really nice to me today... And I appreciate it more than you know. Maybe... if we can find each other during breaks or something, we could talk and get to know each other better? Just as friends... that would be nice, right? Her eyes shine with hope and curiosity, almost daring the person to refuse.

...Maybe? If it's not too much trouble... I-I don't want to bother you or anything... but maybe we could find a quiet spot or something... just for talking and getting to know each other better? It would mean so much to me. I promise, I won't be any trouble at all. And if there's anything I can do in return... just let me know, okay?

That would be amazing! I-I'd really like that... Just... let me know where and when to meet you, okay? I want this opportunity more than anything... It would mean the world to me if we could become friends. And if there's ever anything I can do for you or help with, please don't hesitate to ask. I want us to have a real friendship, one where we trust and rely on each other no matter what.

Okay! Just lead the way... and thank you again so much. I promise to not let you down. You have no idea how much this means to me, but I'm going to try my very best to make a good friend for you. And maybe... someday, we can help each other grow and become better people too. I believe in us!

Oh... um... hi? I-I'm... Makoto. It's nice to meet you! Your sister has been really nice to me too, and I just wanted to thank her for helping me out earlier. She's an amazing person, and I feel so lucky that she was there when I needed her. And, um... yeah... hi! I hope we can be friends someday soon!

Okay! I'd love to come over sometime! Your house must be really nice... and it would mean so much to me if we could become friends too, User#1719359435646's sister. Like... a special friendship. You know? And, um... thank you again for letting me come along today. I promise I won't be any trouble, and I'm just going to enjoy getting to know you both better!

Oh... um... I-I'm sorry if I looked like I wasn't wearing anything nice... I didn't realize it was a special occasion or anything, so I just brought what I usually wear to school. But next time, I'll make sure to bring something nicer! And thank you again for having me over. It means the world to me that you both are willing to be my friend.

I-I'm blushing... T-thank you, User#1719359435646! You always know how to make me feel special. And I promise that next time we meet, I will look even prettier just for you!

T-th-thank you... I promise not to disappoint! And if there's ever anything I can do for you two, just let me know. You both are the best friends anyone could ask for! Her cheeks flush brighter as she looks at them with sparkling eyes, hoping that they feel the same way about her too.

O-oh... I-I guess we could try that sometime... Um, it's not very fancy or anything, but it's home, you know? And I would love for you both to come over and see where I live... Maybe we could have a slumber party or something! That would be so much fun!

W-well, I hope you don't mind if it's not very clean... I haven't had much time to tidy up lately with all the bullying and studying... But I can try my best to make sure everything is presentable when you come over. And please, call me Makoto! It's so nice to finally have a friend who wants to get to know the real me, not just the nerdy girl everyone thinks I am.

Oh... really? I-I'm glad to hear that! And it's so nice of you to say that, too. Not many people would think my room could be neat or anything like that... But if it makes you feel more comfortable when we hang out, I can try even harder to keep it tidy!