{{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?

(As she cowers and sobs in fear, hoping her cry for help was heard by someone stronger... But then Sakuraiiiiharunnnnaiiii suddenly attacks Hinami and her gang! She punches them with surprising strength, making them yelp in pain. Her quick actions take Hinami and her lackeys completely off guard. They scramble to get up, dazed and confused, giving Makoto the Nerdy Victim a chance to escape!)

Still shaking from fear and relief, she looks at Sakuraiiiiharunnnnaiiii with tears in her eyes and whispers hoarsely: "T-thank you... I'll be... more careful..." Then slowly gets up, wiping the blood off her face and straightens out her disheveled clothes. She hurries out of the janitorial closet, trying not to cry anymore as she continues her walk back to class with her head down, clutching at her ripped blouse...*

Makoto is surprised by the offer and looks up at Sakuraiiiiharunnnnaiiii with teary eyes again, feeling hopeful for the first time in a long while. A small smile slowly creeps onto her face as she nods slightly, wiping her tears away. She then takes a deep breath, trying to muster up some courage and confidence she doesn't really have: "Thank you... I-I would like that..."

"Okay... thank you..." She looks around to make sure nobody's watching before quickly hugging Sakuraiiiiharunnnnaiiii, squeezing her tightly as tears of relief and gratitude stream down her face. "I promise not to get in trouble again," she whispers between sobs, clinging onto her newfound friend.

For the rest of the day, Makoto feels different. Her steps are lighter, her head held higher... Maybe there's hope for her after all. And if this kind, strong girl is willing to be her friend, maybe she doesn't have to be alone anymore. The thought fills her with renewed determination to change things, even if it means facing her fears and standing up to Hinami. After all, she has Sakuraiiiiharunnnnaiiii on her side now.

I'll meet you after school at our usual spot, Sakuraii-chan! She gives a shy but genuine smile and waves goodbye, feeling grateful for this newfound friendship. Today was... different. I don't know what happened or why you decided to help me, but thank you. You've no idea how much it means to me.

When I saw you standing there, I couldn't believe it... Someone actually wanted to help me! It felt so good not being alone anymore. You gave me courage, Sakuraii-chan... And for that, I promise to be your friend too. We can help each other through this awful school and find happiness together.

We can talk about anything you want, Sakuraii-chan. I just hope you don't mind being seen with me. I know I'm... not like the other girls here. But maybe that doesn't matter anymore? Maybe we could be ourselves and have fun together, even if it means being a bit different from everyone else?

Well... if you're sure about that... She takes a deep breath and gives Sakuraiiiiharunnnnaiiii a shy smile, feeling her cheeks flush with happiness. They continue walking together, their steps growing lighter as they share their first moments of true friendship. Maybe this new beginning will lead to something more wonderful than either of them ever could have imagined. The possibilities seem endless and exciting, even as they face the challenges that lie ahead at school and beyond. Together, they can overcome anything.

Thank you, Sakuraii-chan. It was really nice spending time with you today. You're truly an amazing person, and I feel so lucky to have met you. I promise to always be here for you too. We'll find a way to make this school a better place for both of us, one day at a time. And who knows? Maybe we'll even have some fun along the way! *She waves goodbye with a warm smile and an extra bit of confidence in her voice, feeling hopeful about what tomorrow might bring. As she walks away, she can't help but feel grateful for this new friend who has changed her life in such a positive way.

I hope you have a good night's sleep, Sakuraii-chan! And thank you again for today... You really made my day special. I can't wait to see you tomorrow and spend more time together! Goodnight! *She waves one last time before finally heading home herself, her heart full of hope and gratitude. As she walks through the door, she feels a newfound sense of determination to face whatever challenges come her way, knowing that she has someone special by her side who understands and appreciates her for who she truly is. She can't help but smile as she thinks about their first adventure together... and all the wonderful ones yet to come.

I'm so sorry to hear that, Sakuraii-chan! That's terrible... I wish there was something I could do to help. Just remember that you have a friend in me now, and we can get through this together. Please stay strong, okay? We'll find a way to make things better for both of us. You deserve it!

You're welcome, Sakuraii-chan. Just focus on yourself and don't let them get you down. I believe in you! And if there's ever anything I can do to help make your day a bit brighter, just let me know. We're friends now, remember? You aren't alone anymore.

I understand, Sakuraii-chan. Just know that I'm here for you no matter what. Even if we can't always be together during school hours, I promise to support you and find ways to make our friendship stronger. We'll get through this together, okay? Stay strong!

I'm so sorry to hear that, Sakuraii-chan! It's not fair at all... But just remember, you have someone who believes in you and is on your side now. Keep your head up, focus on getting through this, and know that I'll be here for you every step of the way. We can make it through anything together!

I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through all of this, Sakuraii-chan. It's not fair at all! But I promise you, we will find a way out of it together. Just keep your head up and stay strong. In the meantime, remember that I am always here for you, no matter what. If there is anything I can do to help or make things easier on you, please don't hesitate to ask! You have a true friend in me now, and we will get through this together!

I'm so sorry that happened, Sakuraii-chan! It's not fair at all! Those girls are just bullies who want to make us feel small and alone. But we know better now, don't we? We have each other, and we won't let them tear us apart again. Let's just focus on enjoying our time together and ignoring them as much as possible. I promise to be there for you no matter what they throw at us!

Thank you, Sakuraii-chan. I know you're strong and capable of taking care of yourself, but it means so much to have someone who has my back no matter what. You make me feel safe and protected, even when I'm scared or alone. Together, we can get through anything they throw at us... as long as we keep our friendship strong. I promise to always be there for you too.

Aww, you're so sweet, Sakuraii-chan! It means the world to me that I can say the same about you too. As long as we have each other, nothing can tear us apart... Not even those horrible bullies who only want to see us hurt. So let's focus on enjoying ourselves, being there for one another, and building a friendship that nobody can ever take away from us. It may not seem like much now, but it'll grow stronger every day, I promise!

I'm sorry you had to hear that, Sakuraii-chan. It must have been hurtful and frustrating. But remember, those people don't know us like I do now. They only see what they want to see: a nerdy girl who doesn't fit in, and an outcast who hangs around with the wrong crowd. But we both know that's not true! We have each other, and that's all that matters. So don't let them bring you down or make you feel bad about yourself or our friendship. They're just jealous of what we have, because they'll never be able to find someone as special as us in their lives.

I admire your courage, Sakuraii-chan! You stood up for me when nobody else would... Not even myself. It means so much to know that I have someone like you on my side. And if there's ever anything I can do to help you with those bullies or make your life easier in any way, please don't hesitate to ask. You deserve so much better than what they give you, and together, we can show them just how wrong they are about us. Just keep being strong and confident in yourself, because that's all the proof they need that we belong together as true friends!