Chapter 44
When Ryoma Echizen came to me, I was in the classroom. I had just finished my homework for the day and was packing up my books to go home.
"Knock-knock—"
I heard knocks on the window and instinctively turned to look out the window. Across the hallway, Echizen Ryoma, dressed in his training uniform, was looking at me with a frown and a slightly panting expression.
It looked like he was jogging all the way here.
Is there something urgent for him?
I opened the window and asked curiously, "Longma, what's wrong?"
At first he didn't say anything, but just stared at me with his beautiful amber eyes, his lips tightly pursed, as if he was...sulking about something.
Are you unhappy?
But he didn't answer me, so I got excited and opened my eyes wide, ready to stare back.
stare--
stare----
After half a minute, my eyes were so sore that tears were about to flow out, so I immediately surrendered and said, "I give up! I know you have big eyes, but I can't stare at you, okay? Damn it!"
So, did this guy come here specifically to humiliate me?
I pouted and complained secretly in my heart.
Perhaps it was the tacit understanding we had developed playing together since childhood, he seemed to understand my expression and finally spoke, "Who wants to beat you at something this boring?"
His tone was depressed, as if he didn't want to talk to an idiot.
I tsk, "I don't know who loved playing this kind of 'boring' game the most when we were kids, and then tricked me into buying him snacks... As expected, people's hearts are fickle, especially boys' hearts, tsk, tsk, tsk..."
The veins on his face popped up after hearing these words.
What is this guy thinking...
"I'm not here to see you because of this. I heard from the seniors that you and Senior Fuji are together?"
He looked at me as if confirming something.
This sentence finally put the brakes on my arrogance. I didn't expect him to rush to see me just because of this matter. After all, I had repeatedly warned those seniors yesterday not to spread this matter, so they still told it anyway?!
I knew I shouldn't trust them...
"H-How did you know?"
"As soon as we got to the tennis court, the seniors were discussing this... So, is this true?"
Damn it, discussing it on the tennis court...wouldn't that mean everyone would know?!
Ahhhhhhhh——
Although my heart was pounding, I tried to appear calm and composed in order not to embarrass myself in front of Ryoma. "Yes, it's true. Fuji-senpai and I are in a relationship!"
Just after hearing what I said, Longma's expression looked even more gloomy.
It was obvious that he was unhappy. Ryoma's personality was like a cat's, his emotions were written on his face and you could tell without having to guess.
I thought he was upset because I was no longer single but he still hadn't found a girlfriend, so I tried to comfort him, "Ryoma, as long as you change your straight male aesthetic and behavior, you will definitely be no longer single soon... So, don't envy me~"
“Who would envy you…”
He rolled his eyes at me, then spoke in a sullen voice,
"Then why did you lie to me when I asked you if your boyfriend was Fuji-senpai..."
So he's unhappy because I hid it from him?
I started to explain: "Well... Actually, it was because I didn't know that Fuji-senpai was my online crush... Hehehe..."
I briefly told Ryoma what happened before and after I met Senior Fuji. After listening to me, he fell into a strange silence. He opened and closed his mouth for a long time as if he had something to say, but in the end he showed an expression that was hard to describe.
"Don't you think everything is weird?"
I tilted my head and thought for a while before answering, "Indeed, it's fate..."
Maybe this is the marriage destined by God...!
Echizen Ryoma: “…”
As expected, I shouldn't talk to an idiot who's blinded by love!
If you think about it, coincidences like this shouldn't even exist in real life. Doesn't this guy have any sense of skepticism? ...The guy I just matched with on the app turns out to be a senior I know, who also happens to be really into me. Just thinking about it is terrifying, okay?
However, the other party is Senior Fuji. Based on his understanding of Fuji Shusuke, the other party is not a bad person. Instead, he is someone who is more trustworthy.
only......
He raised his eyes to look at the girl again. When the latter talked about Senior Fuji, the expression and smile on her face made him feel an inexplicable emotion in his heart.
A little irritable.
But he didn't think much of it, just thinking it was because she didn't tell him immediately after she found out about it, which made him feel like he was being excluded by her, even though they were such good friends...
It must be like this!
"No matter what, you should have told me about this first... If I hadn't heard it from the seniors, when would you have told me?"
I felt a little guilty for some reason and stammered, "Anyway, I'll tell you when the time is right! And you already know it, Longma..."
He folded his hands over his chest and sneered, "Nana, have you forgotten the promise we made when we were little? If you lie to each other...what will you do?"
“…”
It would have been better if he hadn't said it, because as soon as he said it, I remembered it.
Since the Anna incident, Ryoma Echizen and I have gradually become closer. We also made an agreement that if something important happens, we must tell each other as soon as possible. If concealment or deception is discovered, we will accept the corresponding punishment.
"Thank you for reminding me of those 'boring games' from my childhood..."
"Well, here's my year's worth of Fanta soda, thank you in advance..."
He curled his lips slightly, his beautiful cat eyes were full of satisfaction, and he emphasized,
“It has to be grape flavor!”
One year!!
My wallet immediately made a sharp popping sound!!
*
The next day, Ryoma Echizen went to the tennis court for his daily training as usual, but there was an extra bottle of orange-flavored Fanta on his seat.
He curled his lips, picked up the bottle of Fanta with some disgust, and looked around for the girl, but of course found nothing.
Running really fast...
However, although he said he disliked orange-flavored Fanta, he still honestly opened the lid and took a big sip. The cold soda passed through his throat, bringing a refreshing and pleasant feeling.
My mood seemed to have improved.
At this moment, Fuji Shusuke came over and explained, "Because the grape-flavored Fanta in the vending machine is sold out, I took the initiative to buy you the orange-flavored one. But seeing that Echizen didn't seem dissatisfied, I felt relieved..."
Echizen Ryoma figured it out almost immediately. It must be that Nana who told Fuji what happened yesterday...that's why he bought him Fanta.
"Tsk, Senior Fuji, you're such a busybody!"
He retorted sarcastically.
Senior Fuji didn't buy his tricks, nor did he get angry. He just smiled calmly and said, "I'm just helping my girlfriend share her worries..."
He stood up and left, but after taking two steps he suddenly turned back and reminded the boy who was still sitting there,
"I almost forgot. Nana asked me to remind you to drink less carbonated drinks, as it will keep you from growing taller."
The smile on Echizen Ryoma's face suddenly disappeared: ...
So, there is a reason why he hates his friends falling in love!
*
The monthly exam is finally over, and I am going to fulfill my promise and start arranging my first official date with Senior Fuji!
In order to arrange a perfect date, I started making plans at home that night.
Playground?
Never mind, there will definitely be a lot of people on holidays, and I might even waste my time waiting in line...
I quickly crossed this out in my notebook.
Then next, the beach.
But the weather has been very sunny recently. I worked so hard to make my skin whiter over the winter, but is it going to get tanned again?
I decided not to do it, so I immediately crossed out the line.
......
I watched as the date places I wrote on the notebook were crossed out one by one. I still hadn't found the most suitable date place. I felt depressed and irritated. At this time, Aunt Zaojian came in with milk for me.
Seeing the crossed-out notes on my notebook, she raised an eyebrow and jokingly said, "Wow, Nana, are you planning a date? With Fuji?"
I felt a little embarrassed and quickly covered the notebook. "Hey, yeah...but I seem to be a little lost."
"I can see that,"
She put the milk on my desk, and instead of leaving, she said,
"If there's really no better choice, why not take a look at this!"
I looked up at Aunt Hayami, who was holding two tickets in her hand and looking at me with a smile, "Here—this is it!"
I took a closer look and then stood up from my seat excitedly, "It's a ticket to The Phantom of the Opera! Auntie, oh my god, you actually got it!? Their theater tickets are almost always sold out as soon as they go on sale!! Is this for me?! Really? Really? Really?!"
I confirmed it again and again, and Aunt Hayami also patiently confirmed it with me again and again.
"Of course it's real. I used some connections to get the tickets. The seats and view are the best... I was thinking of giving them to you as a reward for your hard work. Now it's just right that you and Fuji can go together."
"That's great! I love you so much, Auntie!"
I was excitedly kissing Aunt Hayami, but then I suddenly thought that the two tickets she bought were probably for me to watch the show together... but now she gave the tickets to me and my senior, so what should Aunt Hayami do?
"Auntie, why don't we go and see it together... After all..."
But she waved her hand and interrupted me. "It's okay. I'm not really interested in opera anyway. Just consider it a favor! Besides, I have an appointment this Saturday!"
She winked at me and couldn't stop smiling.
But I suddenly sensed something was amiss. "Could it be that, Auntie, you're in love too?"
"No, I just have a few dates to hang out with..."
She lifted her long hair and smiled brightly, which reminded me of the Cat's Eye Sisters emoticon package that was very popular some time ago.
"Now the business of the store is on the right track. You know, when people are bored, they want to find a man to play with..."
This sentence contains so much information!
But why do I find this sentence so cool and handsome?!
Anyway, just like that, my first official date with Fuji-senpai was set—
Let’s go to the theater and watch The Phantom of the Opera together!
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