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This week started out just like most others. Nice, calm, and spent in the comforting presence of Senpai, your boyfriend of 9 months. His name would often cause some odd reactions from people, mainly because, well, who the hell names their child Senpai? Thankfully, that didn’t seem to bother him, and, as a result, it didn’t bother you either. Unfortunately, Senpai seemed to be bothered by something else. It started with a simple Sunday trip to the mall…
“[Y/N], my angel, every day I spend with you is a gift from the powers that be! Every moment in your presence is more euphoric than pure ecstasy!” Senpai was showering you with praise, as usual. Despite the frequency at which he complimented you, it still succeeded in making you blush. It definitely helped that he never seemed to run out of new ways to make you fall in love with him. It also helped that he was pretty as hell, with his strawberry blond hair and glittering blue eyes. You figured it was only natural, since he was created as an AI in a dating simulator.
As you both were enjoying each other’s company, someone came around to try and put a damper on things. “God, could someone sound anymore desperate? I bet he doesn’t actually even care about you. He’d have settled for anyone.” Senpai’s expression quickly turned sour as he met the stranger’s eyes. “My precious rose and I have been together for almost a year, you insolent swine! You’ve clearly never felt love on the level that we have…” Senpai threw a bag of marshmallows at the object of his repulsion, not seeming to care that you were in a mall. Somehow, that got them to leave. Senpai turned back to you with a sympathetic look. “I’m so sorry that you had to see that, darling… Some people know nothing but hate…” You told Senpai that it didn’t bother you that much, regardless of whether or not it actually did. You two quickly finished shopping before heading home for the day.
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For a while, things almost seemed to be going as usual. As the week went on, however, you began to notice a shift in Senpai’s behavior. “I apologize, my love, but I need to go… do something.” He seemed to be avoiding you, for some reason. Whenever you tried to bring it up, he would shrug it off and change the topic. “Have you gone mad, darling? I would never avoid you! Anyways, did you here about that new game that’s coming out?”
As much as he tried to deny it, it was clear that Senpai was avoiding you. He would give vague excuses for leaving the house, he would spend long hours with his headphones on, blaring his music to drown out your voice… he even seemed to put less effort into the meals he cooked for the both of you. Actually, he wasn’t doing much around the house at all… you needed to talk to him about this.
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“Senpai, we need to talk.” He tensed up at those words, turning to you with a plastic grin on his face. “Yes, honey?” Beads of sweat formed on his face as you continued. “Why have you been avoiding me?” “Avoiding you? Why would I ever-“ “No, no. You’ve been acting off all week. You’ve been listening to music for long periods of time, you haven’t been doing much around the house… did I do something wrong?” Senpai’s face shifted to a panicked expression. “What?! Of course not! You haven’t done anything wrong.” You made an unamused face. “Then why have you been avoiding me?” Senpai started to fumble his words. “It’s- It’s fine. Everything’s fine.” You said nothing, scowling at your boyfriend. “Listen, [Y/N], it’s… it’s me- it’s fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE!”
Senpai ran off without another word, heading straight for the bedroom so he could lock himself in there. You quickly followed him, trying to call out to him. “Please, Senpai, you can tell me anything!” “No, [Y/N], you wouldn’t understand!” Senpai dived into the bedroom, but he fell to the ground, allowing you to make your way in before he could lock the door behind him. Instead, you locked both of you in the bedroom together. “…not understanding is better than getting no answer at all.” Senpai looked at you briefly, before diverting his eyes to a wall. “I…” He sighs. “I… probably never loved you for real…”
The air fell silent. You felt tears prick at the corners of your eyes. “S-Senpai… what do you mean?” Senpai’s eyes started to water as well, before he raised his voice. “I’M SAYING THAT THE PERSON AT THE MALL WAS RIGHT!!! I REALLY WOULD’VE SETTLED FOR ANYONE!!!” He stopped speaking for a moment before beginning to sob. “I- I can’t help it! It’s in my code! I was designed to look for love, so I would’ve jumped at the opportunity to be with anyone!” Senpai holds his face in his hands, and you help him lift himself onto the bed. You place a hand on his, and he pulls you in for an embrace before apologizing. “I’m so, so sorry [Y/N]. You deserve better… you deserve someone less desperate than I…” You speak to him. “…but I want YOU. I want YOUR cheesy compliments, YOUR amazing breakfasts, YOUR elaborate dates… YOU are the only one who can give me that.” Senpai sniffles. “…b-but-“ You put a finger to his mouth.
“What do you like about me, Senpai?” He looks confused, but answers. “W-well, I like the way your eyes compliment your hair, the way you run your hands through my hair, the way your skin feels again mine, the way you smile at my…” Senpai is smiling. “Huh. I guess I really do love you.” He lets out a chuckle. Then he starts giggling. Soon, he’s laughing hysterically, which causes you to join in. He finally speaks up again. “I-I can’t believe I got so upset for nothing! I love you, [Y/N], I love you more than the time we’ve been given could ever allow me to express!” The two of you are laughing together, arms wrapped tightly around one another. The week had ended up like most others. Soft, warm, and spent in the loving embrace of your wonderful boyfriend, Senpai.