@Konoe-san: there would be more Mariko and Kuu interactions on the next chapter. Look forward to it

@cisda83-san: The thing about Ray and Kai would be revealed in later chapters. And Atsuko is letting her guard down on Sato

. Kuu and Mariko would talk about their problem in the next chapter. KojiYuu is forever adorable <3 . Thanks for commenting

@edogawa4869-san: Acchan might have not realized it yet, that she likes Kai. Who knows if they will solve their problem or will they stay that way forever?

Thanks for commenting

@ptrd3009-san: Thank you

I just wanted to escape from reality: school works, school works and more school works.

Can't a kid get a rest?!

*sigh Next chapter might be on December
Chapter 15(Acchan’s POV)“K-Kuu . . . Could we talk . . . Even if it’s just a bit” Mariko pleaded as she looked at her ex- boyfriend.
Kuu kept stealing glances on Mariko. He keeps on hesitating.
“M-Mariko I- “
“Kuu, Yuu!! . . . Let’s go celebrate in the clubroom!”
Kuu was cut off by Mayu-senpai who was jogging in our direction.
“Come on, you two! . . . The whole team is waiting for you . . . “ He said as he patted each of them on the back. “Especially you!! . . . . “ he said as he ruffled Yuu’s hair.
“Easy, senpai!! . . . “ Yuu pouted.
“I told you for the hundredth time. . . don’t call me Senpai! . . . We’re just the same age, even though I’m a year higher than you all” he sighed. He looked at each and every one of us. He was a little surprised when his eyes passed on a certain girl.
“Yuki! . . . I didn’t know you were here . . . . Did you watch the game?” he was all smiles when he asked her.
Yukirin blushed and nodded her head vigorously.
“You’re still exaggerated as ever . . . “ he chuckled. “By the way, about our plans on Saturday . . . Are you going?” he asked
“The usual?” she questioned
“Yeah . . . . the usual: me, you and ‘her’ “ he grinned.
Yuki looked crest-fallen. “I see . . . with ‘her’ huh? . . . “ she murmured.
“Gomen ne, Mayu. I already have plans with my friends. If you want you could have a date with ‘her’ , I’m always the third- wheel” she whispered the last part.
“’Friends’? . . . which friends are you talking about? . . . . “ he asked
“Ah . . . . I forgot to introduce you”
Yukirin introduced us one-by-one to Mayu-senpai. After that he introduced his self to us.
“Hey. My name is Watanabe Mayu and I’m in class 2- A but as I said earlier, I’m in the same age as you guys. I’m the captain of the football team and the class president. But I would like to call me Mayu, with no –senpai” he smiled.
“Mayu and I are childhood friends; he has been gifted with intelligence ever since he was a child. That’s why he skipped a grade” Yukirin explained.
“Yo! Mayu, Yuu, Kuu . . . . You’re guys are taking a long time . . . “ Saburo said as he approached us.
“Saburo! . . . Omedetou . . . “ I waved at him.
“Oh! . . .Arigatou Acchan! . . . “ he grinned.
“Come on guys . . . . The team already irritated. . . “ Saburo said.
“Alright, let’s go . . . “ Mayu slapped Kuu and Yuu on the back
Kuu took one last glace at Mariko as he walked away. Saburo and Mayu followed him while Yuu is still standing firmly at his spot.
“Yuuchan . . . Won’t you go with them?” Haruna approached him.
Yuu kept on stealing glances on Haruna.
“Chotto matte . . . “ Yuu chased Mayu and whispered on his ear. Mayu was taken aback on what Yuu has said. He then scratched his head and sighed. He gave a nod then Yuu was grinning and patted him on the shoulder. Mayu went ahead while Yuu went back to us.
“You guys are all invited to the after-party . . . “ he smiled especially to Haruna.
“What do you mean? . . . “ I asked.
“After the celebration at the clubroom, some of the members are going karaoke and you are all invited!”
“Really? . . . “ Yukirin exclaimed.
“Yeah, I talked to Mayu about it” Yuu said
“Sorry but. . . I don’t think I’ll go . . . “ Mariko said as she casted her eyes on the grass
“ . . . Mariko . . . “ I looked at her and hugged her.
“You know. . . you could if it’s a party and a karaoke, there is going to be alcohol involved. Use that chance to make-up with Kuu. Alright?” I whispered in her ear.
“Okay . . . I’ll try” she smiled weakly
“Yehey! Then we could all go. . . “ Haruna clasped her hands in happiness.
“I won’t be going to the party . . . I still need to fetch my sister . . . She is going late tonight because of band practice” I said
“That’s too bad. . . “ Haruna pouted
“Well, you could just go afterwards. . . . . “ Yuu said
“That’s right! You need to carry Mariko afterwards when she’s drunk! . . . “ Haruna chuckled.
“Hey! . . . “ Mariko hit Haruna’s arm lightly.
I checked my phone to see the time.
“Sorry guys but I have to go to my sister’s school now. Just email me the details later” I told Haruna as I ran out of school.
(End of Acchan’s POV)
(Kai’s POV)After the football game has ended, I took my phone which is lying a foot from me.
“Hey . . . “ a girl’s voice called out to me
I didn’t have to turn around to recognize to whom it belongs.
“Were you waiting? . . . . “ she asked as she sit beside me.
“Just a bit” I smiled at her. She noticed my phone at my hand, she snatched it from me and began to scan it.
“H-Hey! . . . It’s private . . . “ I told her as I took it back.
“Are you hiding something from me? . . . “ she eyed me suspiciously
“Nothing! . . . I-It’s nothing” I replied
“Then let me see your messages . . . . “ she ordered
I hesitated. I just can’t give her my phone; she might see my messages with Atsuko. I quickly hid my phone inside my pocket and hugged her suddenly.
“ . . . Kai . . . “ she whispered in my ear.
“Just . . . J-Just trust me okay? . . . “ I said to her
“I will . . . . “ she pulled back from the hug then looked me in the eye seriously. “but if I know that you are cheating behind my back . . . . . You will know what will happen to your beloved sister” she smiled and kissed me in the cheek.
“See you tomorrow . . . Kai” she said as she walked away
I sighed deeply. I was almost caught, if not for my damn parents, my sister and I won’t be stuck in this situation. We could live a happier life. I don’t have to pretend to be a rich, spoiled, obsessed, crazy girl’s boyfriend. I could have gone out with the person that I truly love.
I took my phone out again.
The unsent messages piled up to 39.
“ . . . Atsuko . . . .” I whispered as I let each sound out of my lips.
“Someday . . . . Someday when I could finally solve my family’s problem . . . I could finally send them all to you” I looked at the sky as the clouds slowly float.
I got up from my place and walked towards the station. Praying that I would see her again where there’s only the two of us
(End of Kai’s POV)tbc.