Chapter 16:

Insoluble questions ll

After the Limelight: An Unwanted Boom in Fame


I'm totally taken aback when Aki suddenly sweeps me off my feet and drags me to his car, leaving sariel and Jun speechless.

I'm annoyed on why Aki kidnapped me. First it was Allison, next is Eugene and then jun and then sariel and now this?! 

"This is not how you go about asking someone on a date"I yelled"I'm not interested and I don't appreciate being forced into this situation"I said

"Why did Aki think that this was acceptable?"I thought 

I can't believe that this is how he thought it was a good idea to approach me

"I'm shocked...no, I'm...I'm...I'm...I'm dumbfounded. You ...you just kidnapped me...and you're taking me out? What do you have, like, a secret lair or something where he can just hide me? This...this is insanity! "I freaked out

"I told you this is a date! "He said 

"Is this your idea asking a girl out on date?You kidnapped me!"

This is absolutely not acceptable behavior and you left sariel and jun behind *

"Well, they have to prepare for the upcoming competition tonight and I can't let you distract them"he said in a very calm tone and gently smiled at me as he glanced away looking out from the window of the car

I suddenly remembered what jun had said to me earlier "Look Rikki , we need Sariel to sing at the competition I can't do this without him. We can't let this opportunity pass us by. We have to find him

"I guess his not bad as he seems"I thought.aki seems to be very confident and in control, which is a bit intimidating at first but also kind of captivating. 

"Well, I'd...I'd have to say that there's no real excuse why he did it. After all, what he did was...was horrible.

"But...if I had to try to make sense of it...I'd say that.. Maybe he was just looking out for his teammates... in whatever way he could.

I was speechless.... I guess he really care for them. It's just that his behavior showing it otherwise 

so,I'm going to have to relax and try to enjoy myself, but for now im just trying to get my bearings and feel out the situation.

I just want this night to pass by and apologize to Eugene and Allison... I feel so guilty for what I did... however, I can't face them right now..

"Oh were here"

My heartbeat accelerates as i finds myself at the arcade with Aki. 

"I...I...I feel excited. Like...like it's some sort of adventure...it's the thrill of the unknown. It's...it's...it's sort of risky, but in a good way. I...I feel...I feel scared...but excited, too.

I've never been in an arcade before ...it feels like we're doing something wrong

I surprised and a bit overwhelmed by the sudden change of pace, but I'm also trying to stay cool and not let my nerves get the best of me 

Im not sure what to expect from this date, but I'm excited and curious to see where it goes. 

"I'm nervous but also excited." I admits to Aki. "This is all very new and I'm not sure what to expect, but I'm looking forward to a great night and am ready to take it all in." Aki smiles at me, clearly pleased with my comment

"That's what I like to hear! Let's have some fun and see where this night takes us!"he responded 

I'm overwhelmed by how confident and in control Aki seems to be. 

He's taking the entire date situation in stride and is making it seem like this is the most natural and normal thing ever. He's very calm and relaxed, which is a bit intimidating at first, but it's also kind of captivating. 

I feel like I'm just trying to keep up with him and not appear too nervous or anxious. I'm trying to relax and settle into the situation, but it's easier said than done. 

I've never been on a date like this before and I'm really nervous and intimidated by how smoothly Aki is handling everything.

Aki and I had a great time at the arcade. We played all sorts of games including skee-ball, air hockey and even played some crane games that spit out beed like peals.and there's so many gentleman playing card games. We were able to win a lot of prizes throughout the course of the night and had a great time trying different games and getting to know each other. 

It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed myself. Aki's personality is very charming and I really like his sense of humor. He's very relaxed and easy-going and I feel like I can be myself around him. Overall it was a super fun night filled with lots of laughter and conversation.

I'm trying to win a squishy toy from one of those claw machines. But sim having a hard time getting it out! 

I keeps putting in coins, but the claw just misses the toy. I started to gets more and more frustrated, thinking that I'll never get the toy. "I'm so frustrated!" I said as I lean on the glass staring at the toy I wanted

" I can't seem to win that stupid squishy toy no matter how many times I play that machine"I keep putting in more and more coins, but the stupid claw just won't grab it. I'm so annoyed and fed up, I just want to punch something. 

Then Aki comes along and grabs me by the wrist and drags me away before I can even try again. I'm so annoyed with this stupid game and Aki's not helping at all!

" Just let me play in peace" 

"Can you be any more childish?"Aki sigh heavily as he pulled out a coin from his pocket and got the plushie from a claw machine effortlessly. 

"You finally got the toy you wanted"he said as he put the doll on the top of me head

"I couldn't help but to smile and hug the prize I had finally won "It's really impressive and I can't help but appreciate his abilities, but at the same time I can't help but wish that I was half as talented as he is.

He's very relaxed and focused, and it's clear that he's done this type of thing before. He made the entire thing look so simple and easy, and it was really cool to witness.. I can't help but be both amazed and jealous of how effortless it comes to him

 He's so relaxed and in control and just makes this whole date thing seem so simple and natural.

Tho I can't really consider this as a date

Huh? Where's aki?

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