[Shit! I got caught. I need to make an excuse quickly!]
"Oh, uh... well, Ryu wants to talk to me about the project we're having."
"Project, huh? Then I'll go Home first."
Karima turns his back.
[Nailed it!]
"You know Haruo, you should practice on lying. I'll give you that advice, and also... We don't have Projects."
[How the fu... I-I messed up!]
Karima smiles as he walks outside the room.
After some time Haruo and Ryu met at the back of the school
"So… What do you want to talk about?
Asked Haruo
"You... It's about you."
Said Ryu with a Serious face.
"M-Me? W-why?"
"I believe you have something to confess."
"C-Confess what?"
"Quit it, Haruo. Just quit it."
Said Ryu as he Clenches his Fist
"W-what are you talking about, Ryu?"
"I know. I've known for a long time..."
"W-what? I have no idea what you're talking about..."
"It's hard for me as well. Quit pretending, I'm sick of it. I can't take it anymore, seeing my friend not being himself in front of me."
"It makes suffer as well. My friend fearing everything would be taken away from him for being himself."
"I can help you, Haruo. You'll lose Nothing, No one will leave you, I swea—"
"Oi, Both of you!"
"What are you doing here? Everyone should be home by now."
Said the Guard
Haruo then started walking
"Don't look down on me... Ryu."
Ryu was left, facing the ground.
Several Minutes have passed Haruo keeps thinking about what Ryu said while walking.
[Does that mean he knows about me? It doesn't matter, I'll never reveal myself, unless it's necessary.]
[Wait... Was there supposed to be a Bridge here?]
Because of all the thinking, Haruo has lost his way home. He was so into his thoughts that he became unaware of his surroundings.
[I-I'm Lost!]
[DAMN IT! I WANTED TO GO HOME EARLY, SO I COULD PLAY THE GAME I BOUGHT RECENTLY!]
[Stay calm, Haruo... I can just use Map from my phone...]
Haruo checked his phone, only to find it low on battery.
"2%?! WHY AM I SO UNLUCKY?!"
"I better make use if it before it turns off."
Several Minutes Later. Haruo's phone decided to give him a bad day and turned off.
"Haa... What's up with my luck today... first, Ryu knowing about the real me. Now this?"
Someone Tapped Haruo's shoulder
"Onii-san!"
[Huh? Who's this kid]
"Are you having troubles in directions, Onii-san?"
Said the kid with a bright smile.
[That Smile... Good thing I'm not an ordinary guy or else I'd come back here just to see that damn smile.]
"W-well, yes. My phone just died."
"Onii-san, are you from Ichinose High?"
[YES! SO PLEASE LEAD ME THERE! This is so lame. Asking help from a Kid.]
"Well yeah."
"Then I guess you're from somewhere near it right? I'll show you your way back to the School"
The Kid Grabbed Haruo's Hands and led the way back to the school.
[Her hands are so soft...]
[WHAT? WHAT AM I THINKING!]
Several Seconds of walking have passed, and they arrived in front of the School.
"Here we are"
"Ah... T-thank you."
"No problem, Onii-san!"
After that Haruo started Focusing on Walking.
[Haa... I'm finally home. I'll start playing Nettaria once I eat dinner. Come to think of it, I haven't seen mom. Where is she?]
Haruo proceeds to the living room
"Mom—"
Haruo Was Shocked from what he saw. It was the kid that helped him find his way back to the school.
Haruo and the Kid he met earlier stared at Each Other.
"Onii-san?!"
The Kid Shouted
"Y-YOU?!"
"Oh, you know each other? That's good! A Friend of mine just moved in nearby the school and decided to pay a visit! Who would've know that both of you already know each other!"
Said Haruo's Mom.
"Actually, Onii-san got Lost, then I—"
Haruo quickly covered her mouth.
Haruo pulled her out of the living room.
Both moms were speechless.
"What was that for?"
Said the Kid
"Please, don't tell them I got lost! I'm begging you!"
Said Haruo
"Hmm... Everything comes with a price, Onii-san!"
[What is it now!]
"First! What's your name?"
"H-Haruo Katsumi"
"Oh, Haruo Onii-san! My Name is Akari Sugawara! Nice to meet you, Haruo Onii-san!"
"So, what about the 'Price' thing?"
"All I wanted was your Name! We're good now, I won't tell them!"
[Thank God.]
"Onii-san, Can I go to your room?"
"EHH?! Why?"
"I just want to."
"No, Only ME is allowed in my room."
Akari pouted.
"Then I guess I have no choice but to tell them."
"WHAT? W-WAIT, DON'T!"
A Cheerful, Mischievous Kouhai finally appeared.