Daily Life Of Dragon King In Another World

Ryuga blanked out for a solid 10 seconds before dropping his jaw. He adjusts himself up, scratching his eyes. He didn't realize Yuna was putting a small piece of sandwich into his mouth. It was pretty rare for him to be openly showed his shock face but today was indeed one of that day. He slowly chewed up the sandwich, a faint blush could be seen on his face.

[Was it good?]

[Yeah]

He was 100% positive that if he didn't comply with his 'girl friend', she's going to throw a tantrum and lecture him. His escape plan had failed miserably and he sighed. He thought he could at least distract her with his tease but it was all for naught. From what he could see, she seemed to have a 'certain way' of making him speechless and make him dance according to her tune.

Lunch break isn't halfway done and both of them were already heading outside. Yuna smiled and she sweetly said goodbye to Ryuga once she met her friends on the way. Ryuga could only awkwardly smile and waved back in return. Hands inside the pocket of his blazer, Ryuga headed behind the school near the trash bin. He didn't worry too much about hiding because everyone including the teachers themselves knew he didn't cause any trouble. Finding the cleanest place, the teenager sat down and let the four legs creatures gathered around him.

It took a moment since he'd been gone during the break and he returned to his class, the only good thing about school was the time where everything went quiet. The rest of the day was thankfully normal. The bells ring and he quickly headed outside to his locker.

[I found Ryucchan~I knew because I saw you from afar~]

Tilting his head back to look up, he quietly let out a 'tch' and turning his head away, walking immediately.

[C' mon, why are you avoiding me? Can't you see how the girls are looking at us, eyes filled with warmth, affection an-]

[Get lost, Kuso Akage.]

He was too late. Hopefully praising himself isn't something Akashi will keep doing or Ryuga will definitely hit him, breaking his ribs on the way. He was already annoying without it.

[How was your day?]

He gave a mischievous smile and puts an arm around his shoulder, which Ryuga escaped immediately. It happened by reflex. Ryuga convinced himself, silently gritted his teeth.

[Boring…]

[Ah, is that so? Why don't w-]

[Good bye]

Go away! Why won't he go away?!

Ryuga glanced at Akashi for a moment, who gazed back with concern blatant in his eyes. Ryuga turned away his glance immediately.

[There's a Halloween party this Friday. What are you wearing?]

[I don't know and I don't care.]

Ryuga simply said. Why should he care about a stupid event? He never liked Halloween because he was reminded of that day. That one day where everything started. That one day when he lost himself. That one day when he--

[O-Oii! Ryucchan! What are you thinking right now? You are going to hit the pole!]

Ryuga froze upon hearing Akashi's panic voice. He raised his head and looked at the tall pole only a few inches from his head. For some reason, he felt as if he was reverted back to when he was a child. His head turned blank. Ah, what did he think again? He couldn't help but think about...think about…think about… Ah, that day. He was well aware he was in trouble and well aware of consequences he would have to endure once he was found out but he still did it. That time he was…he was…

Huh? What did he do again?

[I…]

Akashi lets out a sigh and tapped his shoulder before he could say something. The next thing Ryuga knew, Akashi was grinning to himself and Ryuga deadpan staring at him.

[I won't ask but let's just go to Wc. Donald and get some hamburgers (XD)]

[Fine, whatever ( --_--)]

Ryuga rolled his eyes in annoyance. Ryuga didn't know when or why did it start but he had this strange habit of forgetting himself and everything around him once he was in a daze. It was as if he couldn't distinguish between dream and reality, staring blankly into the unknown.

Once they arrived, they found a place to sit. Ryuga tapped the table while waiting for Akashi to order their meals. He lowered his hands to under the table. A moment seemed to pass and he was looking outside, caught in daze yet once again. He didn't even realize that someone—a woman with a ponytail was staring at him, eyes filled with curiosity and bewilderment and anxiety?

He was in a state of wakefulness and sleep, a calm contrast between them made him almost vulnerable to the others especially to her. Subconsciously, he decided he did not have the mental fortitude required to face whatever conversation is about to happen.

Ryuna…or at least that's what she was called was trying to wake him up from his dream-like state. She'd tried to greet him, poking his cheek, tapping his shoulder, shaking his body and even beginning to sit beside him. For in honesty, she was just sitting right next to him. She found it weird why he didn't respond to any of her calls. She looked over him, especially his half-lidded eyes and blank gaze. It was as if he was currently seeing something or maybe somebody else. It doesn't seem like he was sleeping.

What happened to him? Is he okay? Should I bring him to a doctor?

[Hello! Mr? Mr?! ]

Ryuna tilted her head, speaking to his ear.

[Mr! Wake up!]

[H-Huh?]

Realizing someone called him, Ryuga forced himself to open his eyelids instead. Surveying his surrounding, he slowly began to awake, even though he was accompanied with a jarring pain to his brain, turning his thoughts into confusion. Minutes pass and the faint sound of 'her' voice silently fade away. 'Her' face was vague and blurry. He blinked his eyes. 'Her' familiar blurry face seemed to be replaced by another person, someone who extremely similar yet also extremely different. Startled by a familiar presence in front of him, he froze.

[Ah, S-Sorry…You…are the one from the Sutabaak….That time…]

[Yes Yes! Finally! Are you really okay? You look quite pale.]

Ryuna unknowingly felt relief. She didn't know what happened but she instinctively felt that she shouldn't leave him alone. Something about his state made her felt uncontrollable fear and trepidation. She never thought she would feel a wave of panic over someone she just met even if she only met him twice including now but she did.

[Yeah…Thank you…Um, Ryuna-san I think.]

[If you say so…Well, I need to go now. Um, it's true that we just recently just met but please…take care of yourself.]

She said worriedly.

[Yeah]

Ryuga looked at her silently, confused why she spoke to him as if he just did something dangerous. Didn't he just in a daze? Anyone did it, right? Right? He rubbed his aching temples with his fingers. Blinking his eyes, he saw Ryuna excused herself and bowed slightly before she's gone. Yes, she was gone.

He felt…weird? He felt unusual pressure unlike he's ever felt before ever since he was reborn. It was a bit too uncomfortable, a bit too unbelievable and a bit too indescribable. To him, it was highly improbable because who was he? He was someone who was reborn more than once.

Exhaling a breath he didn't know he was holding in, Ryuga silently looked at his hands under the table. It was…shaking? Why? Why was it shaking? What? What just happened? He could have sworn he could feel his hand burning. Didn't 'she' burn him before? 'She' directly burned him inside the pit of fire. After all, he was…he was…

Huh? What did he do again? Wait... His hand was not burned...

[Ryucchan~ Your meals had arrived ~ Hehe]

[Yeah…Whatever.]

Akashi took his seat and suddenly revealed a grin, allowing Ryuga to glare daggers at him, mouth slightly twitching. Seeing Akashi, he forgot about what just happened to him. Akashi unwrapped the hamburger and started taking a large bite. After chewing and swallowing a part of it, he opened his mouth, intending to speak.

[I saw it]

[Saw what?]

He put his food down and rest his hand under his chin, grinning.

[Who's she?]

[Nobody]

[Oww~ Really? I don't believe it. Other than Yunacchi, she was the only one I saw talking normally with you.]

[Ugh, Shut up Kuso Akage]

Ryuga hissed.

[Alright alright… Joke aside, don't tell me you don't want to come to Halloween party this year too? How long was it since you last come? As long as you use th-]

[Akashi Onimaru?]

[Yes~?]

Ryuga's eyebrow furrowed in concentration as he held his food, hands unconsciously tremble. He eventually sighed and also put down his food. He looked over his 'friend' who faced him with a not-so-warm smile.

[C'mon! Just this once! Ryucchan Ryuga Ryuga-sama Mikado-sama...…Dran?]

[You do know using my old name won't let you go anywhere, right?]

[Nope~ C'mon, just this once, join us in our adventure in capturing girls! Just imagine what kind of cloth they will wear during that time hehehe~ That body Oh my Devil! Plus, I could finally use my ability in public! It pains me to always hide from them ah~ Also, use my old name once in a while. Say my name, As.Mo.De.Us. Good? please please please please ple-]

[Ugh, you're acting like a kid. No thank you, Akuma-sama. And just how many times I said not to use my past name?]

[Me? acting like a kid? You are no different for someone who lives more than once that is! Honestly, I've been wondering how old are you if all of your life was combined, old man…that's not it, old dragon?]

Akashi said in disbelief, performing a mock grin on his face.

[I don't want to hear that from you Old Demon! You are no different from me!]

[Grr]

[Grr]

Akashi and Ryuga glared aggressively toward each other.

[Sigh]

[Sigh]

Both of them facepalmed.

[Let's just go home, alright?]

[Agreed. After all, my girls are still waiting for me out there.]

Akashi said after finally finished the last bit of his food. On the other hand, Ryuga shrugged and laid his head on the table, too lazy to reply although he ended up doing it in the end.

[Please tell me why are you even alive? Again? You are my damn heart Goddamnit!]

[You really think so? just want to put you on ~]

[Ugh. What the hell with these ridiculous puns?]

[Who knows~]