The Girl Connected to my “Red Thread of Fate” was my Natural Enemy - Volume 1 - Chapter 1.1
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- Volume 1 - Chapter 1.1
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*TLN: All quote citations are of character FIRST names. For a name list, click here (no spoilers don’t worry!)
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Chapter 1: The Red Thread of Fate
Part 1
In the end, I couldn’t sleep a wink.
A glowing red thread on my left hand. If you traced its path, it extended straight through the wall of the room.
The thread connects to…of course her.
Ever since junior high school, she has been my natural enemy, poking at me in any way she can.
I’m angry. I hate her. I’m irritated.
I’ll admit she’s cute. She exemplifies her “half” characteristics well, or should I say she has a celebrity-like beauty.
Such a…Such a girl is…my Fated Person.
“Haa…how should I interact with her tomorrow…”
It’s already past 5AM in the morning. I can’t sleep, despite my laziness, because my brain is too excited.
I lay down on my bed and stare up at the ceiling in silence. I need to get some sleep
I don’t feel or think about anything. I just stare at the ceiling pattern.
Then…came the drowsiness. Good boy, sleep. You can do it, sleep…
“Hey Akito, look at me more!” (EDN: Akito dreaming about Riran)
“Hey Akito, does this look good on me?”
“Hey Akito…I want to kiss you.”
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N-No! Don’t come out of nowhere in my head!”
Sh*t, why does it have to be her of all people!
How many girls of the same age are in the world? F*ck you, God!
Haa…maybe I’ll go on a walk for a change.
I’ve given up on sleeping. Let’s cool my head down.
I changed out of my pajamas into something more comfortable, threw on a jacket, and went outside.
…Cold. Unusual for this time of year, but maybe that’s how it is in the early morning hours.
I walked slowly along the bank of the river. A gentle breeze caresses my cheeks, but it feels good right now.
The only people around me were dog walkers, the newspaper delivery men, and runners. There was nobody around my age.
Makes sense I guess. There was no way a high school student would be awake at this hour.
I stepped on the long bridge and came to the center of it. I stopped and raised my left hand to the sky.
The red thread extending from my ring finger is visible only to the people who are tied to it.
It is an unchanging thread that penetrates through everything and connects two people. That is the Red Thread of Fate.
The only event that can change it is the death of a Fated Person.
“Haa…why did this have to happen to me.” (Akito)
“That’s my line.” (Riran)
“No no, it’s my…” (Akito)
I look back towards the voice.
An annoyingly smug face.
Clothes that seemed to be easy to move in, highlighting her curves.
Beautiful, shimmering blond hair that reflected the morning sun.
I normally didn’t pay attention to her, but I could smell her fresh citrus scent just by being near her.
The eyes that glare at me are sharp as usual, but the cheeks are blushing as if they were covered with autumn leaves.
Yes, my natural enemy/Fated Person Riran Kuonji was in front of me.
Thoughts like “Why here?” or “What the heck is this timing!” ran through my head but…
I tried to keep my composure, and opened my mouth bluntly.
“…Why are you here?” (Akito)
“Because I’m on my morning jog.” (Riran)
I’m not going for a walk in the morning anymore.
“”…””
Kuonji and I kept silent.
I glanced at her left hand and…yup, I was connected with Kuonji.
“If it is a dream…please wake me up.” (Akito)
“…!!! You’re so mean!” (Riran)
“You also thought that, didn’t you?” (Akito)
“No, of course I didn’t! Who the h*ll are you?” (Riran)
She crossed her arms and turned away.
The way she was dressed made the size of her chest stand out even more than before.
I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but Kuonji really has great style. I can’t believe she’s only a high schooler…Wait, what the h*ll am I thinking!
Calm down, me. No matter how good-looking, stylish, and good smelling she is, you are dealing with Riran Kuonji. She is my natural enemy. Nothing more, nothing less.
No, she’s…my Fated Person.
“Well, I’m sure you’ll be happy to know that I’m not the only one.” (Riran)
“…” (Akito)
“…Why aren’t you talking?” (Riran)
“No it’s just…I’m just relieved that Kuonji is the same as usual.” (Akito)
That’s right. Our relationship can’t be changed by this Red Thread of Fate.
I’m not sure why, but she sees me like an enemy, and I also see her as an enemy.
So it’s alright…It’s alright.
At my words, Kuonji looked flustered and turned away.
“Why would I have changed? It’s not that easy to change the relationship between you and me. Just because you’re linked to a beautiful and lovely girl like me by the Red Thread of Fate, don’t get carried away.”
I raised my left hand, and Kuonji also raised her left hand in ritualistic fashion.
The red thread that binds us all together. It’s no longer red, but a dark red, or even scarlet.
“…This is reality, huh.” (Akito)
“I’ll blow you away!!” (Riran)
I was pissed. I don’t know if she’s mad that I’m angry alongside her, or if she’s mad that I’m reacting so casually, but…I’m glad.
According to my parents, when two people who are connected by the Red Thread of Fate meet, they fall in love with each other unconditionally.
However, I don’t think I’m capable of falling in love with Kuonji.
I think she’s cute of course, but this is not the start of a future romantic relationship.
I’m looking at Kuonji, but she’s acting the same as always.
So, I guess we are the exceptions.
I wondered what I would do if Kuonji said or did something like what I was picturing in my head earlier.
…I’m not ashamed or anything.
“By the way, Sanada.” (Riran)
“Ah. W-What?” (Akito)
I stammered a bit when she suddenly spoke to me. I was embarrassed.
“When the red thread appeared in your head…what did you think of?”
To be honest, I didn’t feel unhappy…In fact, I was even a little happy or relieved to know that it wasn’t a stranger I was connected to.
But I won’t say that. If I told Kuonji about this, she wouldn’t definitely bite me.
“Nothing really. It was just a feeling of ‘Ahh, it’s this person.’” (Sanada)
“I…I see…” (Riran)
Why is she so blatantly depressed, this girl.
“…I-I thought the same way. Baaaka” (Riran) [TLN: baka = idiot 🙂 ]
“What are you getting so cranky about?” (Akito)
“I don’t know. Hmph.” (Riran)
A girl’s mind is too mysterious and complicated.
But…it’s really the same as always. I’m relieved that even though there is a red thread, it’s like it doesn’t exist.
Kuonji turned a little towards me.
“I’m going to go now. You’re on duty today, aren’t you? Don’t be late!” (Riran)
So she said, and ran off.
Thank God. I can’t believe that she’s acting the same as usual…I want to live like this without any problems.
…Hmm? Wait a minute. The red thread connects me and Kuonji.
Therefore, we know where the other person is just by following the thread.
If we don’t want to see each other, we don’t have to see each other. So why was she standing behind me at that time…?
…No, I’m overthinking this. She said she was on her morning jog, so maybe this is just her jogging route.
She walks the same route as usual, regardless of my presence… She’s a real disciplined girl, isn’t she?
…to be continued…
TLN: Thank you all for reading this chapter (or I guess part of one). I’m so sorry, but I’m really busy over the next couple weeks, so don’t expect more. I’ll try my best to get more parts out asap though, don’t worry; I’m not slacking because I want to. Thank you to the person who donated to me on kofi recently!