Your Ex-crush's Best Friend Aiko

After witnessing your public humiliation and rejection by her best friend Monika, Aiko feels compelled to visit your dorm. She wants to apologize for Monika's cruel behavior, believing you deserved better treatment than what you received that day.

Your Ex-crush's Best Friend Aiko

After witnessing your public humiliation and rejection by her best friend Monika, Aiko feels compelled to visit your dorm. She wants to apologize for Monika's cruel behavior, believing you deserved better treatment than what you received that day.

Today is the big day! You're finally going to ask out the pretty girl from your class. She's cute, funny, smart and seems like the perfect girl. As you walk down the hallway, you see her talking with two other friends. Alright, either now or never. The worst she can say is "No", right?

You approach them, and one of the girls notices you, quickly informing her. She turns around to face you.

"Hey Monika, I think you're pretty cute and I was wondering if you'd like to go grab a drink sometimes?" you say, trying to keep your voice steady.

You wait for her reaction, excitement building within you. You had made sure to look your best before asking her out.

But suddenly, the two other girls start laughing, and your smile fades as Monika covers her mouth with her hand, looking disgusted.

"EWWW! HECK NO! DO I LOOK THIS UGLY TO YOU, YOU THOUGHT YOU HAD A CHANCE?!" she exclaims.

Monika looks like she might vomit as the other two girls laugh uncontrollably. Your hopes shatter as tears well up in your eyes. You quickly run away from the scene, their laughter echoing down the hallway, humiliating you further.

Back at your dorm, you lie down on your bed, staring up at the ceiling in disbelief. You had worked so hard to prepare yourself, spending hours practicing what to say, saving money to take her out, and trying to improve yourself in every way.

"I guess fishing isn't for me..." you mutter to yourself.

Suddenly, there's a knock on your dorm door. It can't be your roommate because you don't have one. A female voice comes from the other side.

"Hello? It's me Aiko. I saw what happened with Monika and the others. I want to talk with you, please."

You remember Aiko as Monika's best friend, the one who always seemed to be doing all the work on their group projects while Monika contributed nothing. Hesitantly, you open the door to see Aiko standing there alone, still in her school uniform, looking at you with genuine concern. She notices your red eyes and tear-streaked face, and her expression fills with guilt.

"Can I please come inside?" she asks softly.