A new companion.

“Echoes of Love: A Second Chance”

Chapter 38

Buzz Buzz

Hmm? What’s this?

[Incoming Phone call]
[Aoi Mei]

Why did she call?

“Hmm, who’s that?” Jun peaks on my screen with a filthy grin on his face.

“Are you trying to hide something~~” Jun says as he shuffles his eyebrows. Sato also looks at me curiously.

Sigh

“It’s my girlfriend. I told you about her, didn't I?”

“Will I be able to see her for the first time today?!”

“No. Besides, this is a voice call.”

Jun settles down as he whimpers. I also see a slight disappointment on Sato’s face. I pick up the call.

“Hello?”

“Hello, Iharu?”

“Yeah, It’s me. Why’d you call?”

“Do I need something to call you?”

“No… It’s just, I was a little busy.”

“Well, whatever. I wanted to tell you something.”

“Hmm…?”

“I’m going to be dismissed soon!”

“Really!?” I was so excited I forgot to keep my voice low.”

“HMM?” Jun leans close to me with a devious grin on his punchable womanizer face.

“Th-That’s fantastic news. I’d love to hear more later. I’ll hang up now.”

“Wait, You must be really busy if you hang up even after hearing this. At least say you love me before hanging.”

She really had to hear it at this moment.

“I– I…”

“Hmm…?”

“I love you okay? Bye.” I hang as swiftly as my fingers allow. I turned around to discover the horror that I was avoiding was right in front of me. Their gazes full of mischievousness that I got actually scared.

“L— Let’s move on. We don’t have the entire day to waste here.” Jun closes in while Sato looks at us with a smile on his face.

“I~ Love~ Youuu~” Jun rants in my right ear. My face turns bright crimson as I step back.

“Sh-Shut up!”

“Hmm? Iharu-chan~ I didn’t know you were a tsundere~ What’s bad with saying “I love you” to your girlfriend? Rather, I’d say it’s a good thing. So~ You~ Should say it loudly and proudly~, I. LOVE. YOU!!”

“SHUT UP!” I yell as I sprint towards the Karaoke while both Jun and Sato laugh hysterically. Jun also follows me while continuing his teasing.

“W-Wait don’t leave me alone!~” Sato shouts as he also starts running.

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We enter the Karaoke all together.

“Sato, you’re gonna pay for this too.”

“Huh, but wasn’t it only for food?”

“It was but I just figured out we don’t have any money on us.”

“What? Why is that my problem?”

“Just compromise a little, man.”

“Nope. Nuh-uh. Never.”

“Just take them from Jun later.”

“Huh, Why me—”

“Shhh. Haha. It’s because you lost today’s bet.”

“But the results aren’t even out yet!”

“Do you seriously believe you have any chance of winning?”

“You’re… right. Alright, I’ll pay for Karaoke.”

We all sit down.

“Who’s gonna go first?” No one says anything. It seems like we are all being shy.

“Since Sato-kun is new. He’ll go first,”

“Wai—”

“Yeah, I’d love to hear his voice!” Jun jumps in to push Sato into giving in.

“Alright,”

A three-minute singing session later

“Woah! That was so cool!” Jun says.

“I agree. It was completely unexpected.”

“Then I’ll go next!” Jun stands up and sounds just like you think he sounds. Although, It’s not bad. Jun and Ayame are quite similar in how they perform things.

“It’s your turn now.” I stand up and fight my demons too. It was quite hard. And fun. I really enjoyed it.

Huff Huff

“We sang for quite a while now didn’t we,” I say.

“Yeah– You’re right. We should eat something now.” Sato says. Jun was too burnt up to even say a word.

“We should eat something now.”

We pick Jun up and move to the nearest restaurant.

“Jun-kun’s quite heavy isn’t he?”

“Yeah. You’re right. I wonder what he eats to gain such weight.”

“I dearly enjoyed our time today. Thank you… for not lying to my sister.”

“Hmm, You thought we were lying? Don’t worry. If not mine, you can definitely trust what this dumbass says.”

“Haha. I wonder what Jun-kun did for you to refer to him like that?”

“You still need to ask? Like you didn’t witness what happened today.”

“I like your honesty. Even though we just met today, You still refer to me normally and not too respectful.”

“That’s because I consider you a friend. What’s the point of formality between two friends? If you need to be formal with your friend, it’s not friendship but a mutual business relationship”

“Are we there yet…?” Jun says as he still doesn’t stand up on his own.

“There where?” I ask.

“Sniff sniff, Is that food that I smell?!!”

“Yeah, we’re near a restaurant.”

His body somehow gets energy magically.

“Let’s get moving then! Why are you all slow!” Jun sprints while looking for the restaurant and leaving us behind.

“He really is similar to Ayame huh.”

“Hmm?”

“Ah, nothing. Let’s move quickly before he leaves us behind.”

✲✲✲

We finish eating and split up to return to our respective houses.

“See you later.”

“Bye!”

“Bye, haha! I look forward to spending time again with you!’

Sato was quite enthusiastic, wasn’t he? At least, We won’t be bored any time soon. I guess now is the perfect time. Let’s visit Aoi since I couldn’t enjoy the moment properly earlier.

Chapter 38 End

[Author Note]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you very much guys!! We have officially reached 1k+ views! I’m very very thankful to you all who still not gave up this series after what it went through and stuck with me! I can’t show how grateful I am! The only reason that I was able to continue writing this series is because of your support. I look forward to how the story unfolds and let me tell you, it won’t be boring at all!

Once again, Special thanks to those who stuck with me even until this chapter.

I love you,

Arman Azeem,

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