*Ring ring ring*

I lazily stretch my hand towards the alarm clock as I aim to shut it off.

Fuuhh – I breath a heavy breath and opened my eyes. Looking at the ceiling.

Today is just like any other, but a little bit different.

This morning will be the start of a new semester. These upcoming days will again become a torture for students like me, who is not really good academically.

Sigh, why do a person’s brain differ from each other? I call this unfair! There are things other people easily understands, but needed more time for me to ponder. Even though we are all using 100% of our cerebral capacity, but there are still differences; is it the thing called, talent? I don’t have such talent, though my looks can be considered handsome, I’m not planning to become a white face. I still need to study hard in order to get a job, marry someone, and have 2-3 children. Man, to be honest, I don’t really like to work. Yes I know I’m being indolent, but seriously, I just want to lay down at home, surf the net, read novels and manga, watch movies and anime; average people only need to live need an average life. A carefree life, is all I wanted. It’s not like I’m driven to marry someone, we are not bound to anyone, right? I mean, if you marry someone, you are bound to support them, thus having a need to work more. This kind of setting, is not fit for my ideal life.

Ha-ha, sigh, there is no use to ponder over things that you don’t understand, it will only give you more headache and make you more depressed. Just laugh it off~!

I look at the time on my phone which is beside me all this time.

“8:05 AM – I just used 5 minutes pondering over on some bullshit – not really.”

Class starts at 9 so I still have 55 more minutes prior to being late.

I slothfully sat up from bed, and sat there for again another 5 minutes. Tsk tsk, why do I tend to blank out? It’s a mystery.

I dragged my heavy ass towards the bathroom.

Looking at the mirror, I can’t help myself from laughing.

“Hah– what a comical appearance. Just what kind of dream did I have to drool this much?”

Thankfully, I’m the only one living here, otherwise I’ll be laughed at nonstop.

My parents rent this apartment just so I could focus on my study. It’s a cheap apartment, only 50 USD a month. Apparently, they choose it because it’s only 15 minute-walk away from the university – man I don’t believe it’s because of the distance, but because of its price – so I say, but I can understand them. We are not rich, besides, this apartment is good enough for an average person like me.

Ah, I should take a bath now.

I opened the curtain leading to the shower, remove my clothes, and hang them on the clothesline, closed the curtain and started my morning shower.

After my shower, I change clothes and got my ass ready to go. Since it’s the first day of the semester, my body is rearing to go, but my mind isn’t – sigh.

I went outside. It’s only 8:30 AM, so there is still some time to eat my breakfast, thus I went on a food stool just 50 meters away from the apartment. Usually, I cook for myself to save money, but since I’m tight for time, today’s breakfast will be using a little bit of my allowance.

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I sat on a chair and started ordering.

“Boss, one bowl of chicken soup, two rice, and three siew mai.”

“Okay! Coming right away. Oh, it’s you lad. So you’re attending the university now?”

Seeing me, the boss starts up a conversation.

I can’t help but be amaze by this boss’s memory. I’ve only eaten here once before, and this time will be my second. Usually, he should not remember as there are a lot of customer.

“Ah yes. I’m now a freshman at XXXX University”

“Oh! So it’s like this.”

Since the conversation has already been started, might just ask: “But boss, you really got a good memory, don’t you?”

“Haha! I get that a lot. Well, I got this one policy on me; better remember your customers so that next time, you’ll become buddies, hahahaha.”

“… … You’re really sociable aren’t you, boss?”

“That’s only natural.”

A direct answer, I can’t help but smile wryly.

“Ops, we’re off the track. Here’s your order, enjoy.”

“Thanks.”

While saying so, I picked up the spoon, and started eating.

Delicious, that’s the only word that can describe the taste – for me, of course.

“Boss, your soup really is delicious, it’s a good start for the morning. How about you share the recipe to me?”

“Ha! That’s my secret recipe, I won’t just easily give that to anyone. But don’t worry, you can still taste it by coming here, of course not for free.”

This boss really is clever, I just asked for the recipe, why are you telling me to eat here instead?

Sigh, this kind of man, is really admirable.

“Haha, I’m just kidding boss, just kidding. Never mind that, the time is ticking, I need to hurry up and go, lest I’ll be late.”

Saying so, I hurried my eating, and finished in no time.

*Burp

A satisfied burp escape from my mouth.

“Ops, sorry.” Since I just burp loudly, it would be rude of me to not apologize.

Seeing me apologize, the boss just wave his hand and said: “No worries. Hearing you burp like that, you must have enjoyed it. That in itself made me glad.”

Hearing the boss’s remark, might as well kiss his ass and get some discount.

“Aha! Boss, your culinary skills is really good, it’s one of the most delicious dishes that I’ve eaten in a food stool.”

Hearing my remark, the boss lift up his head proudly, his face as if saying: “That’s only natural.”

Ah! This boss is weak to flattery. Thus, while the iron is still hot, I struck.

“Haha boss, you should give me a discount as I will be coming here often to enjoy your delicious food.”

“HAHAHA, of course, of course. Your total food cost is $1.25, I’ll give you $.25 discount, that’ll only be $1! Hahaha.”

Man, how lucky am I today!

“Boss, you’re the best!”

After saying so, I quickly handed him a $1 bill, lest he will change his mind.

“Ops, boss, it’s already 8:45. I should get going now, else I’ll be late.”

Noticing the time, I quickly said to the boss – of course, the real reason is to escape.

“Right, you still have your class, you should go now.”

Having his permission, I quickly run towards the school.

While back in the food stool.

“Huh? Did I just got tricked? No way, should just be my imagination.”

I successfully, barely arrived at the class on time.

I look at the classroom, my classmates are also looking at me – me who barely made it in time, though mostly are girls – almost all chairs are now occupied.

I looked towards the board. Just as I expected. There, the seat plan is posted.

I walked over towards it, and looked for my name – Jim Godson.

Found it. It’s in the middle row, and is beside the window. Nice! Just my ideal seat.

Let’s see, let’s see, who’s next to this handsome me – Lina?

I looked on my designated seat, and right beside it, there indeed is a girl.

“Wooahh” Seeing the girl beside my seat, I can’t help but let out an amazed sound.

Simply beautiful! Indeed, she’s like a goddess who descended to the mortal realm.

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only who think so, seeing as the boys are also peeking a glance towards the girl.

I blanked out for a moment, and realized that this girl will be my seatmate for the entire semester.

Yay! How lucky I can get!

I slowly walked towards my seat like a gentleman. A good impression for a good image.

I gracefully sat down – or so, for me. I first glance outside the window for a while, and slowly turn my head 180 degrees after.

I greeted the girl with a smile and said: “Hi, my name’s Jim Godson. I’ll be your seatmate for this entire semester, please take care of me from now on.” Saying so, I reached out my hand towards her.

The girl look towards me, no it’s Lina, right? And said with a smile: “Hello, I’m Lina – Lina Austine, likewise, please take care of me.” Saying this, she also reached out her hand, and shake mine lightly, then parted.

Ah! That smile, even that voice – so sweet – that hand – so smooth.

At this moment, I’ve already decided. F*ck all that statements from before, during these four years, she’ll be the one I’ll pursue, and will become my wife!

At this day, at this morning, and at this moment, I’m already shackled to someone.

– Chapter 1 End