Chapter 7 Part 2With the score of 486 top 10 is....
Huh?....
It's not me....
“You lost our bet.” A voice said from my back. I turned my head only to find Mayu smiling.
This is impossible! I was very sure with my answers! I need to see Akimoto-sensei!
“I will talk to Akimoto-sensei.” I said to Mayu. I want to know my rank this instant.
“You will only get more frustrated if you talk to him.” Mayu said but I ignored her and headed to the faculty room.
I can't believe I lost to our bet. I never lose my bets so I'm really mad right now. But I need to keep my cool or else I will end up shouting at Akimoto-sensei. I finally reached the faculty room and went inside only to be greeted by a smiling Akimoto-sensei. Why are the other people so happy today while I'm in a bad mood?
“Kashiwagi-san I was about to call you through the P.A. but I guess I don't need to anymore.”
“I need to talk to you Sensei.”
“Oh but before you tell me your concern let me congratulate you.“
“Eh?”
“Watanabe-san really worked hard and I saw the splendid outcome of her performance. You insanely improved your grades Kashiwagi-san. Congratulations for being the overall top 11 with the score of 485.” Akimoto-sensei happily broke the news to me.
I'm loss of words to say. My score is 485. Just one point behind the top 10. THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING! I LOST BECAUSE I'M ONE POINT BEHIND!
“Sensei can I see my papers!? Maybe there are corrections. I might have right answers that were wrongly corrected!”
“Your respective teachers to the subjects will give your test papers later. If you have some questions then do so after you get it.”
“But I want to see my papers now!”
“I'm sorry but you need to wait so please be patient and follow the rules.”
“.....” I can't help but let out a sigh tiredly. “Hai. Please excuse me.” I told Sensei and took my leave.
Class started and I was able to see my papers and tried to find corrections but to no luck I found none. I couldn't find any flaws at all! Damn, I couldn't fool the teachers to consider my answers too. They are too strict! I only need one point! Why are they so greedy!?
Although I got a lot of praises, which I used to get a lot during elementary years, today from the teachers and classmates I'm still very upset with my ranking. I don't have a choice. I will ignore the bet Mayu and I made and start to be aggressive with my moves on her.
Just when I was thinking about her I received a mail from her to see each other at the rooftop. She's probably going to slap to my face that I lost....
Who am I kidding? That's impossible. Mayu is not like that. I know that deep inside she's happy right now but she will try to cheer me up because I lost. Mayu is a kind person after all. She showed that to me a lot of times during the tutorial and her part-time job but the kindest act she has ever done to me was cheering me up because of the upcoming divorce of my parents.
Remembering what happened that day always made me smile even if I was weeping that time. Strange, isn't it? I wonder why it always makes me happy. I admit I don't understand myself these days. I have been often feeling strange too but only around Mayu.
I arrived to my destination. I took a deep breath before turning the knob. I have been in this school for the past three years but I have only gone to the rooftop once. This will be my second time coming here. I finally stepped outside and saw how much the place has change since the last time I was here. In the past there were just benches but now there are already plants and trees. I wouldn't be surprised if Mayu actually likes this place. She seems to love nature.
The sun is about to set. Today has been busy. After the regular school schedule, we third years were forced to practice for the graduation ceremony. It took a very long time to finish the rehearsal today so we were dismissed later than usual.
I walked around the rooftop and realized that it's actually big. I walked further and saw Mayu standing at the farthest part of the rooftop watching the sunset. Another thing that wouldn't surprise me anymore. Mayu loves staying at the corners or somewhere very quiet, far from people but the place has beauty in it.
I stand beside her without saying anything and joined her watching the sunset. She took a small glance at me but went back to admiring the scenery. The setting was very peaceful, calm, relaxing, and I can't believe I will say this but the place is romantic too. I regretted not visiting the rooftop throughout my school year here. The sunset is too beautiful. You'll forget about the reality and get mesmerized how beautifully orange the sky is. It’s very very relaxing here.
“It's beautiful, isn't it?” Mayu said while looking at the sky while I nodded in reply. “I would love to always spend my lunch break here but couples often visit this place so I rarely come here. I'm glad the rooftop is empty today.” Mayu continued.
I looked at Mayu planning to only steal a glance but somehow my eyes can't return back to the sunset anymore. My eyes don’t want me to look away from her. It feels like looking at her is much better than the sunset. She is more beautiful than th- Wh-what the hell am I thinking!? Which part of her is be-beautiful? She looks like a big nerd! Calm yourself Yuki!
“The sunset can't seem to cheer you up that much huh and you're glaring at me too.” Mayu said turning her head to me.
“Eh? I'm not glaring at you. I swear!” I'm actually happy because I was right about her cheering me up and I know the sun has got nothing to do with my happiness... Maybe a little. And lastly, I was definitely not glaring at her. “I was just staring....” I said to myself and was gladly not heard by Mayu.
“You still looked troubled.” Mayu whispered.
“......” How can I not be troubled that I lost a bet for the first time?
“I was amazed that your grade drastically improved. From one of the failing students you suddenly became the overall top 11.” Mayu paused a little then she faced me. “I can't just ignore your great effort so, uh.. I'll give you a chance.” She continued.
“Really!?” A wave of hope appeared before me. Yosh! Don't mess it up this time Yuki!
“Really. Listen carefully.”
“Hai!” I eagerly waited for her words.
“Not dating with anyone until you graduate in high school remains but..”
“But?” What could she be planning? And why is her face red? Is blushing because of the sun or because what she'll say is embarrassing or maybe because the sun made me more beautiful than usual and her heart is now beating very fast?
“But.. Um.. Ano... I'm an exception to that.....” Mayu said slowly and her voice getting smaller.
Exception!? She's an exception to that rule!? Does that mean!?
“You agree to be my girlfriend?” I said in disbelief.
Mayu nodded towards the sun but she then turned her gaze towards me all of a sudden with her panicky voice “B-but only a w-week okay!”
“Eh? Why?” I whined for show. Only a week. If that's the case then I got to start thinking where I'll dump her before she dumps me and the bet will finally end with me winning.
Huh? This is weird. How come I'm starting not to feel well? My heart feels uneasy all of a sudden..
“Th-think about the bet ca-carefully. You technically lost and I shouldn't be d-d-dating you but here I am giving you a ch-chance.” Hm.. She's right and stuttering. Well, this must be very embarrassing for her to say. Seeing her like this is so cute-Teh! What are saying Yuki!?
My feelings changes so fast these days, really. At one point I'm happy then I become uneasy then later on I can go back to being happy. What in the world is going on inside me?
“Yuki-chan?” Mayu hesitantly called out my name. Not hearing any response from me must have made her more nervous. Action speaks louder than words so I pulled her to my arms and embraced her. She tried to struggle but it only made me hug her tighter until she finally stopped.
“Thank you Mayu-chan. Even though it's only a week this is very important to me. I will always treasure our times together as friends or not. But this time let me show to you how much you mean to me in a different way.” That's right, this week is very important to me. If I don't succeed I will end up embarrassing myself to the whole school. I need to sway Mayu's heart more and then I will get the reaction that I love to see when I dump her.
“......” Damn, the feeling of uneasiness is coming back again. Am I feeling guilty? But I have always done this and I never felt guilty or pain seeing people get hurt because of me. Something is really weird with me.
“!?” Mayu unexpectedly hugged me back. “Mayu..” I whispered her name.
“Ssssh. I-if you want to co-c-continue h-holding me then y-you better be quiet.” Mayu said as she buried her face on my shoulder.
The feeling of confusion came to me accompanied by the fast beating of my heart. Confused as to why I'm feeling this way at the moment. The feeling to not let go and stay like this with Mayu forever.
I can't possibly!? No! This is not possible! There is no such thing called love!
TBC
Replies:@olive29: I don't know what happened to you but I'm waiting for your updates too, always.
Although the last update was very short it sure did surprised everyone.
lol Better late than never.
@Senelcar: Nah, Mayu has nothing to do with it. She's just happy that time. And please do read the incoming chapters.
@kcard: As you just read, Mayu gave Yuki a chance. Well now, what will happen to those two? You'll see in the future.
@anakpanti: lol It has been a while indeed.
Yuki was too relaxed and underestimated the brains of her batch mates that's why she didn't get in.
Hmm.. Mayu, huh.. You'll get a little idea about what she feels for Yuki in the next chapter.
@Kirozoro: I know you're curious about Yuki but Mayu will do something for her again. Look forward to that.
@gek geki: I can't seem to predict the length of your comments.
Mayuyu's henshin to happen in 2 more chapters is impossible! Wait for 4-5 chapters more.
@MayuxMatsuixMusic: Yuki is sort of has an idea now but until when will she continue to deny?
@Akblaire48: lol Your feelings are contradictory.
@Renshuchan: Yup, she was too confident and in the end it backfired on her but good thing for her Mayu is kind.
@soolim: I'll try to get back to my usual length in my chapters. They seem to be getting shorter.
God didn't allow for the good luck kiss to work in it's full power.
Thank you I'm just doing one of my duty, to reply to all.
@ryu201: Hah! The hypnotism didn't work. It's almost a month since the last update.
You're confused? I guess I'm at fault with that.
Go ahead and re-read whenever you can.
@yuuyu: You and your gifs.
The break-up is something to see(although i haven't written it yet). Actually we're still years away from the present.
@kenjoy12: And she's behind 1 point. How lame to lose like that when you're almost there.
@giotuyet: Yup, rank 11.
Date, huh?
@Terragen: I miscalculated a little. It's 4-5 chapters more until new Mayu shows.
Hehehe The flower is indeed starting to bloom inside Yuki.
@xsilentreader: The hell are you imagining!!!
And also, hindi lang sa inyo. Pasukan na din sa amin...
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