Volume 1: Chapter 2 - Part 6
Author: Geraint
Ever since that day when Kaho-san found out that I was the guy who will she engaged with, few days later when I returned to the Dojo, Kaho-san who was waiting for me with furious expression has brought out a very large truck tire and she told to run around the park while dragging it.
"Kaho-san, don't tell me... you're angry at me about the engagement?"
She gave me an intense look when I asked her.
"Don't worry, our engagement has nothing to do with me joining your Dojo. I'm just afraid that you won't accept me if you find out the truth. That's why, I didn't reveal my real identity to you."
I picked up the rope which is tied to the large tire and wrapped it on my waist.
"Okay, I'm ready."
"Wait, Yuu-kun."
Kaho-san hopped on the tire and sat on top of it which will increase the weight.
"Okay, let's go!"
I ran outside the residence while dragging the tire with Kaho-san riding on top.
"Is it me or have gotten heavier?"
"Shut up! I have been conscious about it!"
"Nah, you just gotten bigger and more beautiful now. It's already been a year since I joined your Dojo. Our training has getting more intense."
"Ah. That's right. I didn't realize that it's already been a year.--Hey, Yuu-kun! How about we hangout together this Saturday? Are you free that day?"
"Yeah, I have nothing to do that day. Aren't you gonna treat me?"
"Yeah, just my commemoration for you in surviving my intense training for a year."
Her face was blushing when she said that.
"You're not asking me for a date, right?"
"Huh?!"
She became flustered and yelled at me,
"Of course, not! I already told you that I'm doing it out of appreciation for you!"
"Hahaha! I'm was just kidding. Sure, I would like to go with you and I'm looking forward to it."
I sound excited while she looks happy about it. I even made sure that I will be free on that day but when that day comes, I was standing alone in front of our meeting place, waiting for her and a phone call came to me. My Dad just bought a flip phone in case that I need contact someone. I already gave my contact to Kaho-san and she's calling me right now.
"Hello, Kaho-san? Where are you right now?"
*Huh? Onii-chan?*
It was her little sister who was calling from her phone.
"--Nao-chan? Where's your big sister right now?"
*Onee-chan? She wants to go on a date with you but she's sick in the bed right now.*
"Huh? How did it happen? She looks very healthy yesterday when we're training at the Dojo."
*--Mom said... she was so excited yesterday that she didn't get enough sleep last night and she fell sick early in the morning.*
Hearing that, I felt disappointed and sighed.
"What is she doing right now? Is she sleeping?"
*Yes, Onee-chan is resting.*
"Okay then, we're cancelling all our plans for today. Tell her to rest and get well soon."
*Yes, Onii-chan!*
The call ended.
"From here on, I will call her, Aho-san." I decided to go home.
Now, I think about it. Kaho-san is one year older than me; she's 15 this year while I'm 14 years old. She's gonna graduate her middle school soon and she also has to prepare for the entrance exam for highschool. I think I shouldn't trouble her too much with our training.
While walking home, I just saw a new opened shop and they were selling different flavors of ramen. It's written down on their sign that they will soon to open but I curiously look inside to see what's on their menu.
"I'm home!"
Suddenly, a blonde girl with ponytail wearing a black jacket and gray shorts has entered the shop. She seems to be in bad mood until she saw me and it changed to a joyful expression.
"Sorry, we're still close today. Please come back tomorrow for our opening!" she bowed to me.
"It's okay. I'm just looking at the menu."
She looks very familiar but her hair color is different from what I remember.
"Are you--
I'm gonna ask her about something when someone suddenly yelling her name outside which I confirmed that it's really her.
"Riko! Come out there! I already know your new address! Do you think you can escape from me?!"
"Huh? How did he found out?" she was completely shock.
It seems like she was involved into something.
She went out of the shop to see a group of intimidating guys riding on motorcycle and they all have unpleasant hairstyles which is a characteristic of being delinquent. It seems like there are still a lot of them roaming around the city.
"Riko! I've been looking for you!"
The one with black hair and sunglasses went down from his motorcycle and he walked towards her.
"Please leave me alone already! I don't even want to date you!"
"You don't have to be embarrassed. Your friends has already told me that you have feelings for me."
"I don't! Those girls are not my friends anymore! They have been lying to you all this time!"
The delinquent guy suddenly grabbed Riko in the wrist and he tried to drag her outside.
"Hey! Let go of me!"
"Come with me and we'll have a nice little talk."
"Stop! You're hurting me!" Riko became teary-eyed.
"Why don't you just admit that you like me? You look cute and I really like you!'
"No, I don't! Go away! You're just being deceived by those girls--"
"Move."
I appeared on Riko's side and kicked the delinquent guy in the face which broke her sunglasses. He fell down and rolled to the road close to his companions.
"Aniki!"
"How dare you hurt our big brother!"
The delinquents pulled out some bat and pipes from their motorcycle which made out metal and they came all together against me.
"Those guys are notorious! Hurry up and get inside!"
Riko was telling me to take shelter in their home but I refused.
"Nah, it's fine. They are insignificant to be considered a threat. Just call an ambulance for them because I will send them all to the hospital."
"Huh?" she was surprised by my words.
"What is this guy saying? Let's all beat up this arrogant bastard!"
Before they can even swing their weapon, I quickly rushed towards them and performed a round house kick, sending one of them flying.
"Ugh!" he crashed into their motorcycles.
I grabbed two of them in the face then smashed their head together, knocking down both of them unconscious.
"Who's next?"
One of them attempted to hit me with a metal pipe from behind.
"Behind you!" Riko warned me but I'm already aware and avoided it easily.
I grabbed that guy in the neck and lifted him up with one arm.
"Ugh..."
He was having a hard time to breath until I threw him to his companions and they fall down together. All of them now are incapacitated on the side of the road with some of them writhing in pain.
"Did you just taken them all down by yourself?" Riko still can't believe what she just saw.
I went towards one of them who was about to lift up his body and I stepped on his chest, torturing him to make him regret going against me.
"Stop it! At this rate, they will call more of their goons and hunt you down!"
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. You should call an ambulance already to clean up this mess, Riko."
I walked away and head back home while waving my hand at her. She was also surprised when I just casually called her name.
(To be continued.)