Little Messages

What an unexpected turn of events. A simple gesture from my Mom was able to completely alter my emotional state. I feel as if nothing can bother me. Even with the tenacious thought that I must keep a secret isn’t even a bother to me. Spreading time with my parents and watching baseball is without a doubt in my mind my favorite activity in the world. Now the fact that we’ll be going to a live baseball game is exhilarating!

The only thing that is somewhat bothering me is how well my Mom knows me. I’m 90% sure that she only got those tickets because she is able to read my emotional state with ease and knew I’d get overjoyed to go to a live game. The other 10% is maybe coincidental, because I do recall both Mom and Motoko wishing to see more live games. Nonetheless, we'll have a great weekend!

“Hey, Hiromi-chan!” Aoi suddenly stopped at my desk.

Oh yeah, I still have one more day of school to get through before game day.

“Hi, Aoi-San! How are you?” I reposed with a smile.

“You know you can just call me Aoi, heh.” She chuckled back.

“Heh, yeah I kinda figured. I’m just super polite.” I remarked.

“No, biggy, you may call me whatever you like. Anyway, I wanted to know if you are planning on joining any clubs?” She asked.

“Oh right! I was going to let you know that I have two in mind, I just need to choose which one.” I responded.

“That’s great! Just let me come by the Student Council room sometime next week, it's right next to the teacher’s office.” She explained.

“Okay! I’m looking forward to it!” I shouted with joy.

“Woow, you seem pretty happy today.” She smiled back as she leaned on my desk.

“Oh, yeah. Is it that obvious?” I blushed.

“Hah, a little.” She giggled

“So my parents and I are going to see a baseball game this weekend!” I smiled.

Riing!

“Oh, there’s the bell, well hope you have a fun weekend!” Aoi smiled and went to her seat.

“Yeah! You too!” I gleefully replied.

Oh, shoot! I wanted to send Minato a text message before class! Maybe I can send a quick one! Yeah! Um, something very quickly that explains everything… Uh…

“Ohayō! I meant to text you earlier, but I got distracted. I’m sure you are in class right now, as am I, so please respond at your convenience.”

Send.

Oh, geez, that sounds pretty weird! No one talks like that! Oh well… I’ll just explain my weirdness when lunch rolls around.

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Sweet, there’s the bell for lunch. Let’s see… No message yet.

I got my phone out so quickly that I accidentally knocked over my notes. It's like I didn’t just spend the past few hours putting together those notes and disregarded them like it was trash. I was obviously excited about my first text message conversation with someone who's interested in me. I’ve only texted my parents, so that’s probably why I was so formal too.

Still no reply… Well I guess I can have my bento while I wait. It is lunchtime, afterall.

Mom of course prepared an absolutely perfect meal for me. I’m going to miss this the most when it’s time for me to move out into the world. I suppose the best thing to do is just appreciate the well crafted meal and thank my Mom for being so thoughtful! I sometime forget to but I usually remember to because Motoko will alway thank Mom for the lunch that was made for just about everyday she’s pretty consistent with that I always adminder that type of rememb---

BAM!!!

“GAk!” I quickly coughed with surprise.

It was Kiyoshi! He slammed a letter on my desk and scared me. What’s worse, his face just had an overly aggressive scowl. Like he was a member of the Yakuza! Then walked away nonchalantly, like nothing happened!! I thought I was weird.

Hhh, whatever. Let's see what he has to say:

Rome has fallen, ye see it lying
   Heaped in undistinguished ruin:

Nature is alone undying.
   Here is my contact information. Tell me when you’ll be available, owing to the fact that my need for knowledge is great. I suggest you do as I say as quickly as possible.

“What?” I said out loud, I then turned to his direction to look at him in confusion.

As soon as I turn to him. He quickly glared back at me even though he was staring out the window. What an odd thing to say in a letter. I have no clue what Kiyoshi's intentions are, they do feel immoral, but not exactly moral either. Maybe he does just want to get to know me and this is just a weird way to do it? I suppose I’ll just tell him that I can’t do whatever it is he wants to do this weekend. So, I’ll just have to tell him that I’m free next weekend.

“And send…” I took another glance at him and couldn't help but think. Now that I’ve got a closer look at him, he’s actually kinda pretty too, even with his strange intimidating presence…

What am I thinking?! They’re the enemy! Right?!

Well, I probably shouldn’t make enemies. That’s what my parents would say. That sounds like a lot of work to be someone’s enemy. Maybe I should be friends with him?

Bzzz-bzzz

“Ah…” I squeaked quickly.

Oh! It’s Minato-San! What did he say?

“Yo! Yeah, I’m in class too haha how are you?”

Okay, let’s see…

“I’m good, not much going on. Just the usual class stuff. How are you?”

Send… Alright, so far so good. I guess.

Bzzz-bzzz

Oh, that was fast… Wait, it's Kiyoshi. What did he say?

“...”

“Very well.”

Uh. Okay, I think that’s nothing to worry about.

Bzzz-bzzz

Ah, that must be Minato-San!

“Yeah same ha not much going on in class today feels more boring than usual lol”

“Hehe, I know what you mean! I think the teachers are ready for the weekend!-”

Riing!

Ah, the bell. Well this message is good enough. Send.

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The final toll of the bell rang loudly as ever, followed by every student in a synchronized clamor over the excitement for the weekend. My first week of High School in the big city has come to an end. With way more than what I could ever ask for or even anticipated.

Despite all of my arguably excessive crying, I can’t wait to do it all again!