Yossi and Miki run to the waiting bus. During breakfast, Iida’s call reminded them they were way past the gathering time.
“suimasen deshita.” Both girls keep their heads low, avoiding the hostile stares from some members.
The bus drive off right away, poor Yossi and Miki, they have to struggle to keep their balance as they move down the narrow aisle. The seat besides Rika is empty, Yossi hesitates if she should take it then she feels a nudge from Miki from behind and so moves on, but she immediately regrets it.
Rika’s heart sinks when Yossi passes her, she has reserved the seat for Yossi, however the moment she sees Yossi and Miki get up the bus together, she knows things ain’t going to turn out the way she wants.
Miki chooses the seat besides Iida, much to the later’s surprise, while Yossi shares the back row with the groups’ haversacks and bags.
Bored, Yossi checks out her spy-on-a-mission. She and Konno are in the world of their own, illustrated with animated gestures and hearty laughter, happiness fills the air around them. Sitting on their left is Takahashi and Risa. (what a pair!) Yossi laughs to herself. Everyone turns to check on Yossi, except Rika. She cannot bear to see her friend frolicking with Miki (she presumes.)
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During the break from the musical full dress rehearsal, Yossi sees Makoto sitting alone, a rare sight nowadays.
“Makochan, where’s your kanojo?”
“SSSShhhhh.” This seems to be Makoto’s favourite phrase now. “She’s gone to the toilet.”
“Not bad, I see you got her…”
“Not yet, I don’t wanna scare her off.”
“Coward, just pop the question, my gaydar says she likes you too.”
“Ssshhhhh.” This time is because Makoto sees Rika approaching.
There seems to an invisible force pulling Rika back, looking at the way she drags herself forward.
‘na-ni?”
“You can have this, bought extra.” Rika shoves a drink into Yossi’s laps and walks away.
“Rikachan!”
Rika turns back.
“Thanks.”
“Don’t mention it.” A smile appears on Rika originally solemn face.
“Told you she likes you.”
“Based on this?” Yossi waves the bottle in front of Makoto. “Alright I’m terminating your services, now I have serious doubts on your analyzing capabilities.”
“Anyway you know what I meant.” Makoto pats on Yossi’s shoulder and walks away.
Yes, Yossi knows. In Rika’s dictionary, the words ‘give in’ never exist, but she makes an exception just now… the drink.
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