Chapter 28
Akaigaoka Academy- Director's Office
Director Akihiro Fujiwara's POV
"Are you sure he is here?!" I asked my secretary standing in front of my desk with a mix of surprise and extreme excitement on my face. She came into my office carrying a stack of papers that I need to sign. My eyes sparkle as she nods at me.
"I heard he is in the karate tournament that we are currently holding here in the Academy." She added.
Hearing this I rise from my swivel chair and rush out from my office.
"Director please calm down. I know you are excited to meet him but you have scheduled meetings that you have to attend." My secretary said chasing me as I rush to the school arena.
"Cancel all my meetings today. I need to see David. I have to talk to him."
Yes, I really need to meet him. David Akemiya, that boy is a celebrity in the martial art world. He was born and raised in US. His mother is American and his father is pure Japanese. His mother is a famous stage actress while his father is a master in all forms of martial arts. It's very natural at his young age he won lots of titles from all the tournaments he fought in around the world.
It will be an honor for our school if I will be able to convince him to enroll here. I will make him the face of Akaigaoka Academy.
(Back in the Arena)
Mikan's POV
Somehow I'm really enjoying teasing Lure...but how long will I be able to maintain this face I'm showing to them?
No, I should not be thinking of it, I have to keep supporting them.
I close my eyes and sigh...
-These past few days are really tiring.
I slowly raise my head and open up my eyes...
-I wonder what that person is doing no...eh?!
My eyes were still half open when I see a familiar face from the other side of the arena
My eyes are wide open now.
-What the hell is that person doing here?!
Without me realizing I rise from my sit.
"Are you alright?" Lure asked wondering while looking at me.
What should I do? The tournament is about to start? I have to cheer on Yuna but I can't just let that person...
"Lure I have to go to the comfort room."
"Huh? Now?"
"Just a minute..." I said running away.
aaah! That person is very stupid?
-I thought you don't want her to see you.
****
David's POV
Her first match is about to start.
I focus my eyes more on her after she bowed to her opponent.
She changes now to her karate stance.
People started cheering.
Her opponent starts moving around jumping with both arms in the air preparing to attack any time but she is waiting calmly.
Her opponent launch towards her to make a frontal attack. It was to throw a quick right straight punch at her face. In a split second, she moves her head to her right to dodge the attack, and as no one anticipate she moved her head all the way down to her knee level and raise her left leg to throw a strong kicked at her opponent with her left foot right straight on her opponent face. Her opponent fell down unconscious.
That is a very quick knockout. Not so surprising for her level. It became so quiet inside the sports arena after that. All people are stunned looking at her.
My lips are still stretch out in a smile and I can't take my eyes off her.
*** a few hours later
Watching her makes me extremely happy and satisfied.
All people inside this arena are focusing and cheering now on her fight.
She won straight knock out in all her fights in less than a minute. Highschool tournament like this is not so challenging in her skills level. I knew it.
***
The tournament ends with her exceeding my expectation. She won in all her matches without even sweating.
Amazing...
I stand up and prepares to leave but I took one look at her.
"Shin Yuna, I can't wait to see you again..."
I whispered before I turn and walk towards the exit door.
(Blag!)
Oh! I accidentally bump into someone without me knowing, I just realize it when I look down and see this person sitting on the floor now. We both wear a black hoodie jacket with our hoods on our heads.
"Sorry, I did not notice you." I apologize while offering a hand.
This person raises his head to look at me and to my surprise, he is also wearing a black face mask like me.
"No worries it's my fault." She spoke.
A woman? I ask in my mind after hearing her voice.
She stood up on her own and walks away in hurry.
I wonder who is she.
I wear a face mask and hoodie because I don't want anyone to recognize me. Going to public places is such a problem for me. I wonder what is her deal.
***After the tournament...
Yuna's POV
The tournament ends well for us. Our team won a trophy for getting the most numbers of wins in all matches.
"Ahhh! You all did great!!!" Aoi said proudly with a big smile on her face.
"It's all because of you Captain!!!" They shouted crying while bowing at her.
People started looking at us. Ah...this is so embarrassing.
I turn my head around and I just realize Lure is standing beside me with her usual expressionless face.
"Uh? Where is Mikan?" I asked awkwardly.
"She said that she needs to do something quickly but she will follow us here..."
"Uh...I wonder what it is?" I said as I look down to think.
"Uhm...congratulation to your win."
I raise my head and her eyes looking at me intently. It surprises me and makes my heart raise a bit.
"Oh, thanks..." I said with a timid smile.
All of a sudden my teammates turn they're to Lure.
"And most of all to our manager who trained with us day and night...you are our inspiration..."They all look at her blushing with stupid faces.
Aoi looks at them with disappointment as all their attention is all now to Lure.
Lure look at them with surprise.
"We are dedicating our win and trophy to you..."
Lure blush as they handed her the trophy.
"It's all because of everyone's hard work. I don't think I deserve this..." She said as she moves her head to the side.
"You work hard with us so you deserve it...you are also part of this team," Aoi said to Lure with a content look on her face.
Lure raises her head and she looks into each of them. She seems to be trying to hide it but she is obviously very happy to hear those words while looking into their happy faces.
Everyone seems to like her now even Aoi.
I just stare at her and in my mind, I keep on thinking how wonderful she is...though she is the kind of person who doesn't like showing her feelings to everyone but behind that emotionless face she is always showing is a very warm person. I really want to know her more...
"Yuna..." A familiar voice calls me from behind. I turn around to face him.
"Akira...you surprise me."
"I came here to give my support to you. You are truly amazing when you fight there." He looks at me with a smile on his face.
I felt my face is turning red. I still can't stop my heart from racing every time I see him.
"Thank you, Akira. It makes me happy to see you here."
"You! why are you here?" Mikan shouted when she suddenly appears in front of us.
She grabs my arm. "Yuna, come with me. I need to talk to you for a moment." Then Mikan pulls me away from there.
She took me where we can have a conversation alone. We are now both standing in a hallway where no one is passing by.
"You are pissing me off already!"
Mikan said standing in front of me with her hands both on her waist. She is intensely staring at me while pressing her lips firmly.
"Mikan, why you look so mad at me? What did I do wrong?"
"Seriously?!" She said as she hit her temple lightly.
"Let me remind you Yuna. I understand it's not you who fall in love with Lure but at least be considerate and mindful of her feelings especially around Akira."
My eyes open up widely...
"She is your girlfriend now, remember?"
Listening to her words a pang of guilt eating me up inside.
"Ah...I'm sorry. I don't..."
"She came all this way to support you. I know how much you like Akira but you could have at least control yourself in front of her. I can see her very hurt behind that expressionless face she keeps on showing just by looking to both of you."
I hurt her...
Yuna you are so stupid...Mikan's words shaken me and it makes my old memories sprang up to my mind again, that painful childhood memory of me crying wearing a black dress...
A flashback of my past I've buried a long time ago...it was that time when I made a promise to not cause any pain to anyone and to always make people around me happy...
"Yuna..." Mikan called out to me.
"Please make up your mind on her. You will only hurt that person if you can't really love her...if it's really impossible for you to love her then break up with her."
I look into Mikan's eyes. I clench my fist as I look at her intently.
"Thank you, Mikan, for talking it out. I promise I won't hurt her again."
***
When we return. Akira already left and Lure is standing there quietly. She is a bit distant from the others and her head is down.
I walk towards her.
"Lure sorry for the wait..." I close my eyes and smile at her.
From now on I will only look at you and I will do my best to forget about Akira.
"Ok! Ok! it's time for us to celebrate..." Aoi said with all energy.
"Let's all eat together!!!" One of the boys said.
"Sorry team but I won't be able to join. I want to celebrate with Lure alone..."
With that, they slowly turn their heads on me. Their face turns so dark and they are all looking at me furiously.
Eh...they all look so scary.
Lure is stunned by what I said.
I reach her and hold her hand.
"Will you come with me," I said to her with my face blushing. I still feel a bit embarrassed asking her but I need to change and work harder to make her happy. She nods at me.
Everyone looks so dejected and started crying.
***Meanwhile...
David's POV
"You are David Akemiya right?"
huh?! I'm surprised. How could someone recognize me with my disguise?
A woman wearing an eyeglasses, a gray suit pair with a skirt and wearing high heels standing in front of me.
"My apology, did I startled you?"
"Ah yeah, how did you recognize me?" I remove my mask while keeping my eyes on her.
"I was advise you will came here and asked to follow you."
"Let me guess. Is it my manager?"
"Yes, she is so worried about you. Why did you come all the way here from U.S."
"Well, let me tell you my secret. I came here to court a girl." I said with a wink then smile at her.