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Chapter 03 ~ Staying Out of Drama on My First Day of School PT.3
The rest of the morning was just dull and boring. Sensei Ichiro was fine, it's just that the lessons were kind of stupid and unnecessary, especially Math. I can assure you, the others so, too. We commonly only used basic math in real life, and we have calculators, for God's sake!! And because of that, I wouldn't even look forward to recess!!! - _ -'
Also, you got that right, Yamato made fun of me the moment we stepped out of class. Usually, I don't mind his chatty nature, but this is wearing me out. In fact, it's all that he'd talk about for the whole day! ):< All he ever said were "I shouldn't be surprised", 'I can't believe you got yourself locked in the bathroom!! XD" and so-so.
Sana came to my rescue. She scolded him wearily, "Stop that, Yamato."
But as the guy that he is, he wouldn't stop. Sana had had it. She stomped angrily on his feet. "Ow!!" he cried and held up his injured foot (HE DESERVES IT >o
"It's for not listening! You need better manners," Sana folded her arms in fury and narrowed her eyes. I couldn't help but snickered. Sana can be pretty scary once you angered her, but that's a rare phenomenon. She's always kind and sweet. "If you keep that up, you're just bringing Koemi down," she elaborated on.
"But it's in my nature," he said, grinning widely, "I'm not Yamato Shimizu without the stubbornness."
"We hate it when you start explaining about yourself," she told him, "It's always something stupid."
Yamato's bottom lip started quivering. He started wailing into his hands. Don't worry guys, it's not real. He always imitates cries, and his fangirls would always "comfort" him + trying to persuade him with gifts so he could be their boyfriend slash husband. Those girls are too dumb to know that he cried out invisible tears. - _ -'
"Stop that," Sana said, "People are staring," she nodded towards a bunch of girls near us, whispering intensely with furrowed brows.
"But. Can't. You. See. I'm. Hurt. By. Your. Words?? :( " Yamato sniffed.
"Aren't you supposed to be a boy?" I asked him, "Boys don't cry, Yamato."
Yamato abruptly stopped whimpering and was ready to protest, "Are you saying that little boys don't cry!!??" he demanded.
"If you mean by eight-year-olds, sure," I replied.
"What about seven-year-olds? Six-year-olds?? Five!?? Four!!?? THREE!!!!?? TWO--"
"Okay, okay," I sighed, "They are exceptions. They're still little."
"But eight-year-olds are still little."
"But in my opinion, it's when I became mature, unlike you who goes around pulling pranks on the teachers!"
"Like I said, it's in my nature," he said proudly. I rolled my eyes but said nothing more. Yamato would always find a way to snap back at you, so it's useless to argue with him. Just then, at that moment, a familiar deep voice called out: "Hey, Yamato!!"
Our heads immediately turned to the source and found Kenji (you know who he is) running towards us with a basketball in his hand. Sana immediately stiffened with her face growing red. But before she could utter a single greeting, we'd noticed behind him was a line of screaming girls trying to touch him. One girl from the shrieking crowd yelled, "Look, there's Yamato, too!!!!" and soon, we're being chased by a bunch of lovesick girls around the school. They were shouting Kenji and Yamato's name in unison while waving banners with red and pink hearts on them. To be honest, their artistic performance did not meet my expectations. AT LEAST MAKE IT PRETTY FOR ONE YOU LIKE! No wait, that's the wrong word... AT LEAST MAKE IT PRETTY FOR ONE YOU LOVE~~!
After just a few minutes in recess, nearly the whole female population in school was following us. We keep making sharp ends to confuse and distract them, but we're just like the pieces of candy that kept attracting more annoying ants. Just as I thought there was no hope in escaping, Yamato muttered in our ears (mine, Kenji, and Sana's), "I have an idea."
He grabbed my hand; Kenji did the same to Sana (her face was heating up!! ^-^) and found us heading towards to the BOYS' bathroom.
"What the heck do you think you're doing!!??" I asked frantically.
"Trust me," he said firmly.
"Nuh-uh!! >-<" I stopped abruptly, and stood my ground, "I am certainly not going into the boys' bathroom."
"Suit yourself," he shrugged, "You'll regret it, though, after you found yourself getting stepped on by some mad girls."
He held out his hand, and yet I was still reluctant. Those girls were getting closer, and it looked like I have no choice. I took it and we were running as fast we could. As we get closer to the bathroom, I could make out a horrible stench (*ready to puke*).
I held my breath as we entered the boys' bathroom, and quickly shut the door. I was expecting panicky boys, but luckily, the WC was empty. However, it looked like it hadn't been used in YEARS. The mirrors were blurry and foggy. The bathroom stall doors were dirty. The toilets were even worse, too TERRIBLE to describe into words. There weren't even toilet paper or soap!!! T-T I guess it was all used up because the walls and ceiling were covered in wet tissues (*ready to puke* pt. 2)
"How do you boys live like this??" I asked.
"Survival boy instincts and methods in the water-closet environment," Yamato replied. It did make sense.
"Did they go away?" Kenji asked, placing his face on the door.
"Where are they?" a girl outside asked.
"FIND THEM!!!" one yelled, and they walked away, their voices fading in the distance.
"We're safe for now," said Yamato, and we left the bathroom. I couldn't believe that I miss oxygen so much.
As we made our way to the Main Yard (*see pic on top*), with Yamato and Kenji covering their faces with their hands, Sana was screaming with joy.
"Oh~~ I can't believe it, Ko!! Kenji held my hand. This is officially the best day of my life~" she was literally melting with happiness.
"Sana, why do you have to overreact over some hand holding? You do realize that he was doing it because he was following Yamato's plan?"
Sana gasped in shock, "Hello?? That's literally what you're supposed to feel when your crush holds your hand, even if it's not for romantic purposes!! (:0. Of course, you wouldn't know because you're sad you're still single ;)."
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"It's just that I'm not developing any feelings for anyone YET," I argued.
"You know," Sana said, beaming mischievously, "You and Yamato would make a great couple."
If I had water or coffee or any liquid in my mouth right now, I would be spatting it in surprise right into Sana's face.
"W-wha--?" I spluttered, like I just had choked from a liquid, "Sana, stop thinking nonsense!! Me and Yamato are in the friend zone."
"At least, that's what you think that's what he thinks of you," she said cheekily.
"Well, having been with him since he was born, I can be sure that we're just friends."
"It's a possibility," she made a small gesture with her hand, and added, "But you wouldn't mind me shipping you two together?"
"Yes OF COURSE I WOULD MIND!! ):<"
"Pretty please~?" she pleaded.
I sighed, and gave in. Besides, she will only keep to herself. Right???? 0_0
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This day just couldn't get any worse > ~
"Why are they walking towards us...?" Sana asked suspiciously.
"I don't know," I replied in confusion. Only had my nervousness increased when I noticed a familiar girl in among the group: Reina Okada, the girl who I'd caught her smoking. Had she told on me? Am I being targeted? Bullied?
"Hey."
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OMG, SHE'S 100% BEAUTIFUL!!?? >//< I keep staring at my creation. But...why's her hairstyle so like Koemi's??!!
I made a mistake... - _ -
AH, WHO CARES!! As long as she is pretty ^-^
P.S: Now's she is giving me Koemi vibes... Why T o T
A most gorgeous girl in the center of her gorgeous friends walked up to us. She looked even prettier than Reina!! With her nutbrown hair and deep brown eyes, it was hard not to keep staring in awe. In fact, that's her bare-face look!!! Any guy would fall for her. 0 o 0
"Which one of you girls is Koemi Ai?" she asked in a calm voice and pointed towards me and Sana. Sana and I were still too busy looking at her, Sana in disbelief.
"M-m-me..." I stammered, still didn't get over her visuals.
"Come with us," she told me, "Quickly."
Sana's face immediately became serious. "Whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you doing with her?" she demanded.
"Why do you care?" the girl asked with fierce eyes. Sana stepped back, but whispered in my ear, "Are you going to be alright?"
I nodded vigorously before following her and her group out of the Main Yard.
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*Yamato's POV
I just came back from the basketball court with Kenji to find Koemi with a bunch of girls. Koemi looked tense...
Once again, I covered my face so as my admirers wouldn't spot me. They're still doing a search around the school, putting up "WANTED: YAMATO SHIMIZU || REWARD: NOTHING, 'CUZ WE'RE BROKE :((((" posters. Pfft, like he'll ever turn up.
I spotted Sana alone in the Main Yard, who was looking at the direction of where Koemi and those girls just left.
"Hey, Sana!" I said, "Whatcha doin'?"
"Did you see Koemi coming out with a brunette in the lead, and Reina Okada at the back?"
"There's Reina?"
"Ugh," she sighed warily, "Whatever. Anyhow, I don't trust those people. They suddenly came up to her and took Koemi away."
"TOOK HER AWAY!?" I repeated in shock, "As in taking her hands and pulling her away?"
"Hmm... More like forcing her with those scary eyes."
"Where did they go?"
"Right there," she pointed, "Why do you need to know--Hey!!"
I ran as fast as I could when Sana told me the direction. I was rushing through hallways and corridors (though I think they're the same thing). Koemi, I'm coming to save you!!! (1)
(1): Oh no, I overused exclamation points. Sorry, Mrs. Nakano! (my Japanese teacher; she teaches grammar and essay writing and stuff)
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*Koemi's POV
"Let's talk here."
The girl pushed me into an empty classroom, and then cornered me in a corner, with all of her friends towering over me, eyes narrowing and glaring in disgust. Hey, don't be so mean!! :(
"Reina said that you caught her smoking," the brown-haired girl said.
I gulped, "Y-yes, but it was just an a-accident!!"
"Are you sure?" a blue-haired girl asked, frowning. Her hair was tied back into two ponytails with black bows. Her face was round with cheeks a little bit chubby. Nonetheless, she looked cute. "Because you look like a Goody-Two-Shoes. And I HATE teacher's pets."
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Now THIS is another creation I kept looking at. GO ME ^-^
P.S: That's not her uniform. It's AI's fault. 0_0
"N-no, I'm not!! I swear!" I said desperately.
"Hmm... What do you think, Rei-Rei?" the blue-haired girl turned to Reina, who was busy surfing the Internet, as always. You can't see her without a phone. She nodded her head, "She might have told on me already."
"No, I did not!!" I cried.
"Well, the principal hasn't said anything yet, so maybe she didn't tell after all!!" said another girl positively and brightly. Her hair was a dark, midnight color with light pink highlights. Her nails were well kept with a rosy-pink color. She was literally walking in high heels, where the heels look so thin and fragile that it might break any moment. [https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIG.lYWnQvHQJPBfcnaxkxI5?pid=ImgGn]
"Ayane's right," said the brown-haired girl once more. She then spoke to me, "You're good to go this time. But!" She held me back just when I just stood up. "You are not to tell our conversation with anyone, understand? Even your dearest friends."
I just accept everything to get out of this situation. But my mind had other plans.
"Excuse me, but I didn't quite catch your names." Words have a problem: they just came out like that!!! > ~ <
All of them burst into laughter. "You literally don't know us!?" "We are famous throughout school!"
"Guys, let's just introduce ourselves to her. She's probably just confused and dumb. She got herself locked in the bathroom once." said the brunette (mind it I call her that?). Great, now the whole group knows. T-T
"I'm Yui Matsushita, top 1 beauty," said the brunette. "You could say I'm the leader of the Blush Rushes. ("What?") It's our group name. The "Blush" represents our incredible visuals, and the "Rush" refers to how fast boys fall for us and how fast girls envy us.
"I'm famous for the 'first-love beauty" and my bare-face beautifulness."
"I'm Ayane Liane Shiratori Marsh," continued the girl with the pink highlights, "and you can either call me Ayane or Liane. I'm top 2 beauty. I'm Japanese American. I'm mostly famous for the 'pure' blackness of my hair, and some boys got upset because I chose to have highlights."
"Top 3 beauty's me, Kana Watanabe," said the blue-haired girl proudly, "Goddess of sports, Strong Fitness Female, whatever you call me, you're still surprised by the unlikely cute charm that's different than the energetic nature."
"Nice to meet you, I'm Hikaru Suzuki, top 4 beauty, as you may know it by now," said another with a deep red-wine hair color, "I'm usually evil-edited, but trust me, I'm very nice." She then did some kawaii poses, and the others nodded approval, while I cringe inside.
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Next, it was Reina's turn, but she just ignored everyone. Yui had to fill in for her. "She's the cold and quiet type, but pretty interesting once you get to know her. She's in the top 5, and her other best friend is her phone. She's famous for being 'sarcastic' without even trying to.
"There you have it. We're the Blush Rushes!!" they cried in unison.
"Great!" I forced an awkward smile and left as quickly as possible. That was a long introduction. I'm tired to death. - _ - So tired, in fact, that I bumped into something hard wrapped in fabric.
"Ow, ow!!" I rubbed my forehead, "Can't this day get any worse?"
"Ko? I've been looking for you everywhere!"
"Y-Y-Yamato!?" 0_0
Looking up, I was met with a bright smile and a tight, warming hug. "What's wrong??" I asked nervously and also trying to break free, since people were looking.
"You weren't there when I went back to the Main Yard, and Sana said you were taken away by a manipulating brunette with scary eyes and her friends." That Sana ):<.
"But I'm fine now," I explained through gritted teeth, "Now let me go. Your admirers are glaring my way."
He finally broke free, when just then, the bell rang, and everyone started bustling back to their classes.
"Oh, come on!! I didn't a teensy bit of relaxation!!"
The rest of the day was dull and boring, but at least I was met with no more drama. I'm grateful enough for it. :)))