62 A Brewing Storm (1/2)

A peaceful morning followed the events that happened last night. Some spots on my body still hurt, but I'm able to bear with it. I know that today is a school day but since I have the chance to spend the night at Hanako's place and all...

”Hey, Hanako.”

”Hmm?”

”Let's skip school today.”

”Uh... why?”

”Meh~ I just felt like it.”

”So, what are you going to do during the day?”

”I'm thinking about going to the mainland to have some fun. You comin' with me?”

”Fine~ Let me pack my things a bit.”

”Sure! Let's meet at the port at 9:00.”

After the short conversation, I went back to my house and quickly stuffed enough clothing for a few days. After that, I went to the port to wait for Hanako.

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”Good morning, Eiichi-san!”

”What are you doin' here, Yuuji? Don't you have school?”

”I don't feel like going to school today...”

”Ma~ I understand that, kid. I used to be like you when I was still in school. So? What brings you here today?”

”Ah~ I was thinking about going to the mainland with my girlfriend today. Would you mind helping us get a ride please?”

”I... don't want to get fired, kid. If your dad finds out about this, I might get fired...”