Summer Storm Part 3 : True Feeling

“Minami, are you alright?”

“I’m alright. Thank you for earlier. If you not come, maybe it will become more big problem.”

“Don’t mind. For today, we have already done our work. Kazuha-san said that we can close early today.”

When we were having conversation, we suddenly heard two people quarrelling.

“Eri, can you stop acting now. I feel like I don’t know how to approach you today.”

“Why are you suddenly talking to me casually, Takeda-san? I don’t act right now. You can just approach me like I am your friend.”

“Minami, is that Fujimiya senpai and Takeda senpai?”

“Yes, Youta. But did they are quarrelling right now?”

“I think so.”

“Like your friend? Wait, what do you mean by that?”

“As it means, Takeda-san. I thought we are done since yesterday.”

“Can you tell me, what is it that make you do this to me?”

“Do you really forget?”

“I did not forget… Are you talking about that?”

“Look. You did not even know what I even talking right now. I want to go back right now. Good night.”

“Wait, Eri!”

Fujimiya senpai did not looking back when Takeda senpai is calling her.

“I did not know this problem become much bigger. I think we should intervene now.”

I thought who is talking, when I look to my right, Saito senpai is there.

“Where are you going just now, Saito senpai?”

“Kazuha-san ask me for some help earlier. What is your opinion about them, Arima-kun?”

“I think we should do something about them, but I don’t know how.”

“Minami and I will try to talk with Eri later, Arima-kun, you should try to talk with Kenji later.”

“Alright.”

Then, Minami and Saito senpai go to the room to talk with Fujimiya senpai. Takeda senpai is not in the room. I think he spends his time alone again at the beach. I went to the beach to find him. I found him sitting on the sand while looking at the sea.

“Takeda senpai, what are you doing?”

“Arima, is that you? I just sitting here looking back at my life.”

“Senpai, do you still thinking about Fujimiya senpai.”

“I just don’t know what to do right now.”

“But senpai, if from start you just be honest with Fujimiya senpai, everything will be okay, I think.”

“What do you mean be honest?”

“Senpai join the club because senpai like Fujimiya senpai right? Not because senpai like acting.”

“When do you realize about it?”

“Yesterday. When Fujimiya senpai was talking about the theatre event. Takeda senpai did not try to discuss to us properly and try to stop the idea to join theatre event by using helping Kazuha-san as the reason.”

“Wow! I was quite impressed with your deduction! Maybe you should become detective, Arima.”

“I had heard that before.”

“That’s true. I joined the club because I like Eri. I can said she is my first love in my life. I don’t want to lose the chance, that’s why I will use any means to become closer to her. Now, I just realize I have done big mistakes.”

“What is big mistake that Takeda senpai has done?”

“This Thursday is Eri’s birthday. She has said that she wants to create just a memorable moment for her present. I think Eri’s idea on joining theatre event is the way she wants to create a memorable moment.”

“Senpai is wrong then.”

“If Eri want to break up with me, I okay with it.”

“Never ever give up on improving relationships senpai! It’s better to settle it now before it become harder to untangle it later.”

“You are right! I should not give up. Thank you Arima! I will think the way how to solve this.”

“Good luck senpai!”

I feel relieved that Takeda senpai became himself again. Now, how to make Fujimiya senpai and Takeda senpai closer.

Today also we operating restaurant as usual. Fujimiya senpai and Takeda senpai still do not talk too much to each other. But I notice that Takeda senpai has become more uplifted than yesterday. The customer did not stop coming to our restaurant. From Monday until today, the restaurant is always full of customers.

The next day, Kazuha-san have something to tell before we open the restaurant.

“Today, we only open until seven o clock in the evening. After that, all of you can relax. As for tomorrow, it will be the last day we are operating this restaurant. So, let give our all for today and tomorrow!”

“Let’s go!”

For today, Fujimiya senpai and I working as dishwasher. Fujimiya senpai herself asks to switch with Takeda senpai. Takeda senpai and Minami work as waiter and waitress. Saito senpai help Kazuha-san as usual.

“Fujimiya senpai, about theatre event-“

“Don’t worry about Arima-kun. I told the people with the theatre company the other day that we do not join the event. When I think back, I also at fault because I do not discuss with everyone before I act.”

“Don’t worry about it Fujimiya senpai. Do you will come to theatre event later?”

“Yes. Akemi and Minami-san inviting me to go with them. Do you want to join us?”

“Maybe not. Takeda senpai and I have a plan later.”

“Did both of you plan to do same thing?”

“No! We don’t do that again.”

“Alright then.”

Right now, is seven o clock in the evening. We close the restaurant for today. Minami, Saito senpai and Fujimiya senpai go to thetre event. Meanwhile, Takeda senpai and I will carry out our plan.

“Youta, are you ready?”

“Yes. Minami did event are already over?”

“Yeah. It is over just now. Akemi senpai brought Eri senpai to that place. If there are anything change, I will call again.”

“Roger.”

“Akemi, why are you bringing me here?”

“Arima-kun said he wants us to meet here. He said he want to take picture of us here, Eri.”

“Really? I think this is nice spot to take picture.”

“Eri, can you wait for me here. I want to go to toilet first.”

“Okay!”

“Takeda senpai let’s do as we plan before. Goodluck!”

“Alright, Arima!”

After that, Takeda senpai goes toward Fujimiya senpai. The surprise plan starts now.

“Princess Eri! What are you doing here? You should hide now! There are enemies around these places.”

“What are you doing? Takeda-san?”

“You can call me Kenji, Princess Eri. I will carry you now. There are many enemies come now.”

“Kenji, wait!”

“Hero and…. prince no, princess! Right now, I will punch you!”

“Is that you Arima-kun?”

“I don’t know what you are talking about. My name is Grand Master Thief Third Generation.”

I don’t know if I am acting well enough right now. For the starter, I will attack Takeda senpai.

“Hyaaa! You will die hero!”

“With my sword skill, you will die before you kill me.”

Then, Takeda senpai swung the wood stick toward me and I acted as if I were slash by him.

“You will forget… no no no! I mean, I will remember this.”

“Look, Princess Eri, we are finally safe from him.”

“I see…Can you put me down first Kenji?”

“Right! I will put you down first.”

“Did you plan this with Arima-kun?”

“Yes. I want to say I am so sorry about the other day. I don’t know what I done have hurt you.”

“Me too. I am sorry for my stubbornness the other day.”

“This play is for you. But it’s not over yet.”

“Really?”

“Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to Fujimiya Eri! Happy birthday to you!”

“Why everyone is here?”

“Eri! Happy birthday!”

“Eri senpai, happy birthday!

“Eri, this cake is special made by me, your lovely sister in law.”

“Is this surprise birthday party for me? Akemi did you lie to me that Arima-kun ask us to take picture here?”

“Not all is lie. We will take pictures here later. Where is Arima-kun?”

“Senpai, down here.”

“Why you still lying there Arima-kun?”

“I don’t know when I should stand up. I guess I can get up now.”

“Youta, I have record the performance earlier. Including when you forgot your script earlier.”

“Minami, you should delete it!”

“No way! Hahahaha!”

“Eri!”

“What is it, Kenji?

“Can you follow me a while? I have something to say to you.”

“Okay.”

Goodluck on your second confession, Takeda senpai.

“What is it that you want to say to me?”

“Did you have fun today?”

“I really want to join the theatre event, but I can only watch from seat only. What you have done earlier has made my day more fun. Thank you for the play, Kenji!”

“The truth is Arima, and I only just plan this last night, and tell Minato-san and Akemi this morning. Kazuha-san know that today is your birthday, that’s why she close restaurant earlier today.”

“Really?! I did not realize about that.”

“There is also another thing that I want to say. I joined the club not because I like acting. Honestly, I don’t think that acting is my thing. That’s why I reject the idea of attending the theatre event that you proposed. But after acting today, I think maybe I should give try it again another time.”

“I understand. So, what is your reason for join our club?”

“ I will say it again. I have liked you since the first time we interacted with each other. I want to become closer to you. You are kind person although sometimes you are scary but that is your charm.”

“Wwwhy you say that to me? I feel embarrassed after heard what you said just now.”

“This is the reason I like you. I like you when you smile at me. I like you when you always scold me when I make mistakes. The last one is I like you because my heart is for you. I love you Fujimiya Eri!”

“Cccan you stop tttalking n-”

“Youta, did both of them are kissing right now? Can you give me the binocular? I want to see it too.”

“Yes, Minami. Both look so romantic now! I will give you later after you delete my acting scene from earlier.”

“I will take this picture and send it to his brother. Hehe!”

“You are quite evil, Kazuha-san.”

“No, Akemi-san. This is my way to show my love to her.”

I am glad that Takeda senpai and Fujimiya senpai have become closer again. I hope their relationship will become stronger after this.