2 Chapter 2: Sky (2/2)
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We went to the rooftop. There are less people that will go up here, so there are fewer chances of others seeing me with this weirdo. But it is also not a safe enough place to **** someone without the risk of being caught-- Wait a minute, now I'm using the word **** unconsciously. Damn it!
”So, what is this request again? I honestly didn't understand what you wanted from me.”
”Please be Kari-sama's boyfriend.” She said it with a straight face.
”Ugh. It still sounds weird every time I hear it.” And stupid, too. ”Ok, answer me this. Why should I do what you want?” I feel like I stepped into a landmine by asking that. She will definitely have an answer that I will not like.
”You will lose your house.” Huh???? ”Your mom sold it to me, and I will take it if you don't do what I request.”
”One moment.” I called my mom. ”Mom, did you sell our house?”
”Hahaha. How did you know?”
”So you actually did?!? And why are you laughing? This is serious! What the hell happened?”
”Well, you see, I was out last night with my friends drinking. Afterwards, we went to a casino to have fun. I sat down at a poker table and I was winning, but some lady joined my table and suddenly I was losing. I had nothing else to bet and she suggested my house. Since I wanted to win, I did bet our house. The rest is history. Hehehe…”
”And how are you planning to get back our house?” I feel like this is another landmine, and the answer I'm about to get is something I will not like. Again.
”Well, she was nice enough to not take it at once. She said she'll contact me on how I can retrieve the house' title. Don't worry, I'll handle it. Hahaha. Leave it to m--” I hung up. I realized what was going on.
”So, will you do it now?” She asked with a straight face. ”Don't worry. If you do it, I won't take your house.”
”I feel like I have no other choice… I give up. So, why me?” You better have a good reason.
”I've observed the school Kari-sama was going to transfer into. According to my observations, you are 'popular' with girls. I thought it will be easy for you to attract Kari-sama's attention and interest.” What am I, some cute animal to be chosen as a pet?
”Well, that is logically sound. Wait, why am I agreeing with you?!” I feel dizzy. This is too much to take early in the morning. ”Wait a sec. 'Transfer into'? You mean that 'Kari-sama' is the transfer student?”
”Yes.”
”What?!?! Why do I need to be her boyfriend? She's already beautiful enough she can find her own. I'm sure she'll be popular in our school, so there's bound to be some--”
”No.” I don't think I can get out of this that easily.
”Ok. Last question.So why do all of this?”
”Because her father is worried that she will be lonely and that she will live her whole life by herself, thus he will not have any grandchildren.” Huh?
”That's so selfish!! And lame!! Ahhh. What have I gotten myself into.” Really, what have I gotten myself into?
”Since all is settled, I will be leaving now. The time limit is before you graduate high school, and I will not be interfering with what you will do. I leave her in your care. I'll contact you again when it is necessary and /or if you have failed. Goodbye.” Why do I suddenly feel like I'm in a 'Mission Impossible' movie?
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It's been a week since that conversation at the rooftop with Elizabeth-san. Even though she said the time limit is until we graduate, I can't take my sweet time. I've barely talked to Hiroisora this past week as well. I feel like I'm going against my beliefs if I do this, but I also have to think of Mom and Uryou. They won't have a place to live if I don't do this. Sigh.
As I was walking towards school, a car stopped by in front of the school gate. It was Hiroisora. It must be nice having a driver take you to school. Just as I was nearing the school gate, I heard screams from girls. I hurried to see what was up, and then I saw students circling around something. I went through the crowd to see what the fuzz was about. A guy was on his knees, holding a bouquet of red roses and offering it to… Hiroisora.
Everyone around me was cheering, like it was some sort of sporting event. She was just standing there, looking at the guy. She didn't seem surprised or happy. Then she bowed her head and shouted.
”I'm sorry!”
Then she ran off towards the school building. Everyone was shocked. The girls pitied the guy, while the other guys were rejoicing in happiness. Their hopes are still alive, it seems.
”Hey, did you see that?” It was Jirai out of nowhere.
”Yeah. I feel sorry for the guy.”
”What?! He was about to take away the school's angel! No, goddess!! He is a blasphemous vermin that needs to be crushed and returned to dust!!!” Now they worship her?
”I just understand how he feels right now.”
”You're talking nonsense. A guy like you? What, did you confess to a girl but then hurt you? Hahaha. I doubt there are any girls like that--”
”I'll go on ahead, I'll be late.” I'm not angry at him. It's just troublesome to explain to him.
”Hey wait up! You're trying to make a move on Hiroisora-san before me, aren't you? You sly bastard!” No I'm not… Oh, right.
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After that little commotion, classes started almost immediately. Ever since this morning when classes began, I was staring at Hiroisora. I was thinking how I was going to start this 'mission impossible' thing. When lunch break started, I started to realize that my classmates were whispering about something.
”Hey, look, Takaiyama-kun is staring at Hiroisora-san.”
”Yeah, I've noticed that since this morning.”
”Don't tell me he likes Hiroisora-san?!!?”
”That's unfair!! He can have all the girls in the school.”
”That lecherous scum. Salivating over our goddess. Unforgivable!!”
Their eyes started to burn. I can feel the pressure inside this classroom; if I make any unexpected movements, I'm dead.
All of a sudden, Hiroisora stood up, walked towards me and then talked to me.
Now, I'm officially dead.
”Um, Takaiyama-san.” I can literally feel the piercing stares of my classmates.
”Ye-yes?” Hmm, did I just stutter?
”Since you got the highest score on our quiz earlier, um, I was wondering if you can lend me your notes. I would really appreciate it, since I'm really not good in that subject.” She was asking nicely while smiling at me.
”A-ah. Ok. N-no problem. Here.” What is up with me? Am I nervous?
”Thanks! I'll be sure to return it as soon as possible.” She happily went back to her seat. Now all the guys were casting some sort of curse upon me.