20 Chapter 20: Turbulence (1/2)
Summer vacation is over, and the new term is starting.It's been a week after the festival. During that time, our club resumed activities in preparation for our play. Today is the first day of the second term.
”Good morning, Takaiyama.” Jirai greeted me as he saw me walking towards school.
”Good morning.”
”So, about the thing we talked about…”
”What was it? I don't remember.”
”You know, about my sister and your brother…”
”Oh, what about it? I haven't seen his corpse yet, so I guess he's keeping distance.”
”On the contrary, my friend. They went out last week.”
”What!?” Uryou, on a date? How is that possible??? ”How do you know this?”
”Tsunagi said she was going out. I asked her who she was with, but she said it wasn't my business. You know, typical sister stuff.”
”Uh-huh. Then?”
”I got suspicious, of course. I decided to follow her. To my shock, a guy was waiting for her. They were alone. They went to a lot of places. They even had cake! She has never eaten cake with me… Then they went shopping. Damn it!” Jirai was so pissed; the killing intent coming from him was almost visible.
”Wait, do you know what my brother looks like?”
”No, I don't know what he looks like.”
”Then how can you be sure it was him?!”
”I haven't thought about that. I was just sure it was him!”
”What if it's some other guy?”
”Damn it! You mean there are others out there trying to steal my dear little sister from me?!”
”Probably, I mean your sister is really cute and kind. No wonder there are a lot of guys that like her. Poor Uryou. I almost feel sad for him.”
”If you feel sad for him, then why are you smiling?”
”I said 'almost'.” I can't wait to tell Uryou about this. But what if it really was him??? ”You know what Jirai, we should check on your sister the next time she goes out with this guy. You can never be too sure about guys these days. There are scums and jerks all over the place.”
”I didn't know you care that much…”
”Of course I do, that's what friends are for.” I need to make sure that guy is NOT Uryou.
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Jirai and I arrived at our classroom on time. I thought we would be late on the first day of the new term. I saw Hiroisora and Nariyuki talking with a group of girls. I couldn't help but overhear what they were talking about.
”Hey, have you heard?”
”About what?”
”Apparently, there is going to be a transfer student in our class.”
”What? Really?”
”Yeah, and I heard it's no ordinary student.”
Our homeroom teacher came in and everyone settled in their seats.
”Everyone, before we start our homeroom, I would like to introduce a new student that will be transferring to our class starting this new semester. I would also like to inform everyone that she is… in a unique position and would require everyone's understanding.”
All of my classmates seemed confused and excited about what our teacher said.
”Well then, please come in and introduce yourself.” The door opened and a girl entered and stood in front of everyone.
”Good morning, everyone! My name is Koujou Shouka. It's nice to meet you all!” She was smiling and very energetic. She's also pretty, to top it off.
”Wooh!!” The guys cheered for her. Everyone was excited. Then, someone said something shocking.
”Wait, aren't you the idol Kei-chan?!”
”Yup! That's me!”
”What?!” Everyone was surprised.
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Homeroom went on afterwards. Our teacher told us that Koujou will have special privileges since she is a professional already with contractual obligations. Lunch break came and everyone immediately swarmed over to Koujou.
”Wow, we can't believe an idol is going to study in our school, let alone in our class.” One of our classmates exclaimed.
”Yeah, and now we have two very beautiful girls in our class! We're so lucky!” Some of the boys cheered in excitement.
They were interviewing her and she was very accommodating. I guess she's used to this kind of atmosphere.
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Jirai and I were talking about how surreal it was to have an idol as our classmate.
”Man, I'm gonna ask for an autograph later. Maybe, her hand in marriage as well.” Jirai was too happy to realize how crazy he sounds like. Although he sounds like that most of the time.
”Sure, good luck with that.” I was looking at Koujou's direction while listening to Jirai. I was wondering if she remembers me. I don't want to go up to her and ask directly. Surely I am barely alive now being in a not-so-real relationship with Hiroisora. If the guys in my class find out I know Kei-chan personally, and that I was the one that saved her, my family better prepare my grave. I hope she already forgot how I look like.
”Why are you staring at her?” Hiroisora came out of nowhere.