Bocchi's POV

H-Hello. You might know me as the guitarist of a band named Kessoku Band... or not. I'm sorry, why am I saying that?

I have a huge passion with guitar and I hope that someone would be interested with me without me having to reach out for them.

I was scared of interacting with people, and my life remains this way. Then, someone came to my life and interacts with me.

It was a guy around my age and his name is (Y/N)(L/N). Me and him met a year ago and I was a bit anxious around him at first. But, he knew that I'm not that good in communicating with people and that I hope for them to stay away from me.

So, he decided to befriend me and I accepted his offer immediately. As time goes on, my feelings toward him grew bigger.

Eventually, he knew about me being in a band. But, he's not the type to boast about it much. In fact, he felt happy and would support me more.

This is the story of me trying to gain the confidence to confess my love to him.

Present time...

Another morning at the weekdays and I was heading to the school while carrying my guitar.

???: Oh, good morning, Hitori.

Someone greeted me and I was surprised to see who it was. (Y/N)(L/N), the one who befriended me ever since we entered high school.

Bocchi: G-Good morning...

I greeted him anxiously.

(Y/N): Oh, sorry. Am I making you uncomfortable?

Bocchi: N-Not at all!

I shook my head so that he wouldn't misunderstand me.

(Y/N): I see...

He looked like he knew that I needed some privacy for myself.

(Y/N): Sorry for bothering your time alone. Well then, see you.

Bocchi: Ah! W-Wait!

I let my thought take over me as I grabbed (Y/N)'s hand to prevent him from leaving.

Bocchi: C-Can we walk together to school?

I asked him the question and thought to myself...

Bocchi: What am I doing?! I wasn't supposed to be asking someone to accompany me to school! Please reject my offer, please reject my offer...

(Y/N): I thought you would never ask. Of course I would. Don't worry, I won't bother you much.

I didn't expect him to accept it and my anxiety grew bigger from it. But at the same time, I feel happy from inside.

Bocchi: Then, let's get going.

So, we made our way to school and finally get there and he sticks to his words. He didn't bother me with any questions that I would struggle to answer.

(Y/N): My class is this way, Class 1-B. See you later, I guess...

He said as he leave me alone at the hallway. I don't know why would he tells me where is his class, but I have a feeling that it'll help me later.

Bocchi: S-See you... later...

I said as I head over to class and begin the school day.

Timeskip...

Recess

It's break time and I was supposed to go get myself something to eat. Yet, I didn't.

Recently, my band friends gave me some tickets to give them to other people. However, I can't just give it to my parents knowing that they might be busy during the day of our live performance.

Bocchi: Ah! Who am I supposed to give these tickets to? I don't even know anyone else here other than Kita-chan!

Then, I remembered that I have (Y/N). He even tells me the class he went into even though I already knew about it for a while. I thought to myself before going to see him.

Bocchi: Alright, me. You can do this. All you have to do is to go to his class and give him this ticket. If he rejects it, then so be it.

With the courage I gained in my heart, I made my way to Class 1-B. I can see him from the classroom's window as he's doing his homework.

Classmate: Hey (Y/N)...

(Y/N): What is it?

Classmate: Aren't you interested with entering a club?

(Y/N): Nope. Why would I join something that I knew I wouldn't be active in?

Classmate: Heh, this is your life which explains that you have no friends. Me? I wouldn't even count myself as one.

(Y/N): So, what? Not like people would understand me anyway.

Classmate: Are you the type of person who's just waiting for someone to literally come into your life and just be friends with you like that? If so, then I'd doubt you will get any because of how gutless you are.

His words hurt (Y/N) in his heart and I don't like the look of this. I knew that I have to do something. (Y/N) got annoyed by the classmate's words and was about to fight him.

(Y/N): You...! Leave me alone!

Before things gets worse, I called for him at the door.

Bocchi: U-Umm... excuse me. I-I'm looking for (Y/N)-san. Is he here?

They drew their attention to me and the classmate asked.

Classmate: Who's that? Your girlfriend?

(Y/N): She's just my friend.

Classmate: So, you do have someone in your life. Looks like I was mistaken.

(Y/N): Whatever you say.

He said as he stood from his seat and approach me. I can see that the classmate left from the backdoor, but all I care about right now is (Y/N).

(Y/N): What can I help you, Hitori?

Bocchi: I-I got you a ticket for our upcoming live. I'll be performing there in a band. If you want, then come and see us.

I offered him one of my tickets.

(Y/N): Thanks. I'll be there.

He took it from my hand and then thanked me again.

(Y/N): Thank you also... for helping me from almost picking a fight between my classmate.

Bocchi: Y-You're welcome.

(Y/N): Don't worry, I'll definitely come see you!

He then pulls out something from his pocket and it's his phone.

(Y/N): Can we exchange phone number?

I can't believe what did I just heard. We have met and be friends for a long time and didn't even exchange phone nunbers. This could be my chance to get closer to (Y/N).

Bocchi: S-Sure.

We pulled our phones out and exchange our numbers.

(Y/N): Once again, thank you.

Bocchi: Ahaha! Sorry, but I have to go now!

(Y/N): Take care, Hitori!

I excused myself as I ran away from the class, embarrassed from the interaction I just had with him.

That night...

Gotoh's Residence

I was in my room practicing my guitar for our upcoming live. Once I'm satisfied, I lay down on bed while scrolling through my phone as I thought about (Y/N).

Bocchi: Should I just confess my love to him? What if he rejects me like that?

In Bocchi's mind...

Bocchi: I love you! Please be my boyfriend!

He then laughed at me.

(Y/N): Hahahahaha! You? Love me? How ridiculous!

He then continued laughing at me.

(Y/N): How can someone like you fall in love with me? You should try better than that if you think that I'm going to like you back!

Then, he went to tell people about me.

(Y/N): Hey, everyone! Look at her! She confessed my love to me! Funny, right?

All of them then laughed at me as I felt humiliated.

"What a loser!"

"She's not even that attractive!"

"There's got to be some other girls who's better than her!"

Bocchi's bad thought ends...

I wiped the thoughts off my head.

Bocchi: No! There's no way he would be that mean to me.

Then, I recalled the moment where he was talking to a classmate.

Flashback...

Classmate: Heh, this is your life which explains that you have no friends. Me? I wouldn't even count myself as one.

(Y/N): So, what? Not like people would understand me anyway.

Flashback ends...

Does (Y/N) have no one else other than me?

Bocchi: I should ask him.

I opened the messaging app and saw that not online.

(Y/N)
Offline

I decided to start the conversation which is rare for me to do so.

Bocchi's Text: Can I ask you something?

(Y/N)
Online

(Y/N)'s Text: Hello, Hitori. What is it?

Bocchi's Text: Do you have anyone else as your friend?

A moment of silence before he replies.

(Y/N)'s Text: Sorry for the late reply. I was doing a bit of a chore. To answer your question, I only have you as my friend.

Bocchi's Text: I see.

(Y/N)'s Text: Why are you asking me this? Is it because you're jealous of me talking to anyone else than you?

Bocchi's Text: Not really.

(Y/N)'s Text: No need to hide it. Here, let me show you.

He showed me his message list screenshot and there's literally no one else than me and his parents. I felt relieved because no one else is talking to him and guilty at the same time for wanting the message to be this way.

Bocchi's Text: Fine. You got me.

(Y/N)'s Text: How about you show me yours? I'm just curious about your friend count.

I showes him the screenshot of my message list and his reply was...

(Y/N)'s Text: Well, you got yourself some good friends there. Isn't that nice?

Bocchi's Text: It is, but having you as one of my friends is special to me as well.

(Y/N)'s Text: Thank you, Hitori. Your words make me happy.

I feel quite bad for him.

(Y/N)'s Text: Your live is tomorrow, right? I can't wait to see you perform. Good luck! :)

His support makes my heart pound from inside and I let out a squeal.

Bocchi's Text: I'll give it my all!

(Y/N)'s Text: I have to go now. Good night, Hitori!

Bocchi's Text: Good night.

(Y/N)

Offline

Before going to sleep, I told myself that night.

Bocchi: I'll do it. I'll confess my love to (Y/N) tomorrow.

The next day...

Starry Live House

(Y/N)'s POV

Today is the concert where Hitori will be performing in a band. This, of course, caught my interest and I decided to see it by myself on how will she perform.

Kita: We're Kessoku Band! Everyone, thank you for coming to our live performance today!

Nijika: On the guitar, Bocchi-chan! On the vocal, Kita-chan! On the bass, Ryo-senpai!

Kita: Please listen to us! Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet!

With the drummer's lead, they began playing the song and it's quite catchy, not going to lie. But, I can tell that they're not doing so well judging from the audience's reaction.

Once the song's finished, the vocalist were slightly anxious because they're a bit off sync during their song.

Nijika: Kita-chan, it's time for our next song!

Then, something unexpected happen. Hitori started the song with her guitar solo which is insane.

I can't believe what I was seeing. The band's first song didn't make anyone amused, but Hitori saved them at the second one with her guitar solo followed by the song right after which is enough to make me happy of her.

(Y/N): You really nailed it, huh Hitori?

I said as Hitori looked at the blonde drummer named Nijika as she gave a thumbs up.

Nijika: Thank you for coming to our concert today! Hope to see you again next time!

I decided to wait for Hitori outside of the live house because I wanted to talk to her.

Bocchi's POV

After our live, I went to find (Y/N) immediately and decided to just do it while there's still time.

(Y/N): Oh, it's Hitori.

Bocchi: D-Do you have time?

(Y/N): Of course. Not like I have anything important to do right now.

I was quite nervous to do this, but I knew I had to.

Bocchi: I-I...

(Y/N): Hmm? What's wrong?

Finally, the moment of truth is here.

Bocchi: I-I love you! Will you please be my boyfriend?

I bowed down at the front of (Y/N) and there's no reaction coming from him for a moment.

...

He then laughed at me.

(Y/N): Oh, Hitori... You made me laugh there.

Looks like the bad thoughts is becoming real.

Bocchi: So, that's how it is.

I said in heartbroken and was about to leave until suddenly...

(Y/N): Wait, Hitori!

He grabbed my hand and I gazed at him.

(Y/N): You jump into conclusion too quickly. I didn't tell you whether or not I accept you.

He let go of my hand and I brushed my arms from the embarrassment of what I just did.

Bocchi: I'm sorry.

(Y/N): Sorry for what?

Bocchi: I have social anxiety and I keep having bad thoughts that you would reject me and make fun of me for having the courage to confess my love to you.

(Y/N): Hitori...

Bocchi: So, that's why I'm sorry if I wasted your time to confess my love to you.

I glanced away from him and stare at the floor instead. I couldn't afford to look at him deep into his eyes.

(Y/N): Hitori, look at me.

He lifted my head as I looked at him, deep into his eyes.

(Y/N): Do you... really love me?

I nodded my head and he seems to understand me.

(Y/N): I see...

(Y/N): You know... I'm just like you too. I was too scared to talk to anyone, afraid that they'll make fun of me.

Bocchi: You do?

(Y/N): Yeah. My life used to be like that until one day, you came into my life and make it better. I couldn't have asked for nothing more than someone to make my day happier. I'm so glad to meet and befriend you even though you're not the talkative one.

He game me the most heartwarming smile ever.

(Y/N): Thank you... for being there with me.

Bocchi: (Y-Y/N)...

He giggled a bit from my reaction.

(Y/N): Oh, I forgot to answer your love confession.

He spread his arms open, indicating that he wants to hug me.

(Y/N): My answer is yes. I love you and I will be your boyfriend.

He winked at me and I became the happiest girl alive. My body shakes a lot from the love confession that I feel like I'm about to burst.

Bocchi: (Y/N)-kun...

I then hugged him tight and he was surprised. But, he didn't say anything as he returns the favor. We stayed like this for a while.

Bocchi: He's so warm...

I looked around during the hug only to be met with the unexpected.

My band members were there and each of them have different reaction. Nijika-chan gave me a thumbs up, Kita-chan was about to burst into tears and Ryo-san just gave me an empty stare like she didn't care at all.

I break the hug and (Y/N) was a bit confused of me until he glanced behind him and knew why I act like that.

(Y/N): Your band friend?

Bocchi: Y-Yes.

(Y/N): I'm (Y/N)(L/N). Nice to meet you. You girls must be in the same band as Hitori does.

Kita: Gotoh-san?! Having a boyfriend before us do?! How is this possible?!

Nijika: K-Kita-chan, calm down.

(Y/N): Ahaha...

Ryo: So, when's the wedding?

(Y/N): We're still at high school, you know?

He said with a sweat on his head.

Nijika: Bocchi-chan, congratulations for your successful love confession!

With that, we went to celebrate at our nearby restaurant right after.

Timeskip...

On our way home together, I paused my steps to look at the stars and it's beautiful with the moon illuminating the night.

(Y/N): What's wrong?

Bocchi: Oh, nothing. I was just looking at the sky tonight.

He also looked up and was dazzled by the beauty.

(Y/N): Whoa, you're right.

We finally arrived at the front of my house.

(Y/N): We're here.

Bocchi: Umm... th-thanks for accompanying me back. Good night then-

(Y/N): Wait, there's one last thing.

Bocchi: What is i-

*CHU!*

I was interrupted when he kissed me out of nowhere. His lips is a bit dry, but still soft.

Bocchi: Mmmmmmph?!

The sensation I'm feeling when kissing (Y/N) is too much for me, but I couldn't push away because I don't want to be rude. Eventually, I just let it happen and sink in to the kiss.

We stayed like this for a moment until we're about to suffocate.

(Y/N): W-Wow... That's how good of a kiss really is.

I couldn't say anything because of how embarrassed I was that I feel like I'm about to burst.

(Y/N): I'll set up a date for us later. Look forward to it, okay?

I only nodded and he gave me a quick peck at my cheek.

(Y/N): I love you, Hitori.

He said the words that average love couple would say, and I enjoyed it.

Bocchi: I-I love you too.

He then left me there with a deep red face after the kiss. His lips is so soft that I can still feel it even after a few minutes.

(The end...)