Later that night. Completing my homework and reviewing lectures are my goal. It wasn't all that hard despite their strict grading for students.
My mind was suddenly struck by a red short-haired girl. Her fearless straightforward confession left me stunned. I never thought that someone would aggressively convey her feelings to me aside from Kurisu. I don't even take that as a confession.
She's different from how I imagine based on how she interacted with Kurisu back then. She's the type to seize the opportunity when it comes and I didn't expect that from her.
The type of girl who will pick a fight for what she wants was the kind of attitude she showed me in the pool today. I cannot be sure since I barely know her.
I hope Takanashi won't pick a fight with Kurisu. She seems to be a good person to me though.
Done with my homework I lied on my bed.
These past months I had been in a situation where nobody would think a high school student would be. Feeling pressured and reluctant to help Kurisu, I managed to pass through it.
Someone's knocking on my door as I'm wondering who would that be she spoke.
"Aki you still up? You can take your bath"
What I was waiting for earlier. A bath to ease up all the stress I've got today.
"Yeah, I'm still up. I'm going now"
Opening the door she's wearing a see-through thin nightgown. Wha-...
"Uh-... Sis, what are you planning on wearing your nightgown at your little brother's room?"
Wearing a violet see-through nightgown. She's wearing black underwear making her even sexier. Which is quite exquisite and visible.
Closing the door she approached me.
Why are you even wearing something like that?!
"Ara~ Did you get hots for your big sis Aki? We're a family you know?"
"As if! Go out and change then." Haaah...
"I'm so stressed with my studies I'm going to sleep now. If you ever get lonely you can always enter my room. I'm not locking the door for you. Hehe."
"No thanks."
Gazing at me she teases me again.
"Are you sure you don't wanna do anything to your big sis Aki? Or you want Kurisu, not me? Ara~"
"I'll abstain from both. I don't need such service."
I mean I want it but don't expect me to speak out my true feelings. That wouldn't be good.
"Tch. Okay, I'm going to bed now. Goodnite Aki."
She scrambled out of my room. What's with her?
I took my bath after that and headed straight to my room.
Feeling relaxed but weary then my vision turned black and fell asleep.
As I wake up I can't muster the strength to get up. Turning my gaze at the clock there's red blinking 6:00 am. Everything that happened last night crossed my mind. I can't seem to eliminate my image of big sis in a sexy nightgown.
I'm thinking of needless stuff first thing in the morning. I need to move.
4 minutes away east of the train station there's a vending machine. I decided to buy a coffee since I didn't feel like having it at home.
There's a familiar face near the vending machine. Short red-haired girl buying tea. Takahashi Rui wearing our school uniform.
Since I'm already here I speak to her.
"Takahashi, good morning."
She noticed me and looked in my direction.
"Asamura why are you here? Good morning"
"I'm here to buy a coffee. Didn't expect to see you here."
"I see what a coincidence."
I wonder how she can take this straight conversation after confessing yesterday.
I walked closer and bought a coffee.
"Are you heading to school now?" I asked.
Would be nice if we could go together. I wanna know why she confessed to me if it's just interest or something. I don't doubt her though.
"Oh, you too right? How about we go together?" She answered with a sweet smile.
That's perfect.
Morning is really suited for me. Cold and comfortable wind passing through my face.
"Asamura, do you and Marika-san know each other even before? The closeness you have with her since the first day of school feels different." She asked.
Well as much as I could say it's obvious.
"Yeah, our family somehow has connections."
"I see that makes sense." Speaking in a low voice.
Is that a blow for her? Losing confidence from the vast difference between her and Kurisu.
Entering the train. We're packed inside. So I grabbed her through a corner to cover. I'm not being suspicious of molesters but current news stating that serious complaints have been appearing a lot lately.
Averting her face on the side avoiding contact with me. She looks like an adorable sweet girl looking to her this close while blushing.
15 minutes passed and we got off the train. She remained silent the whole time we were on the train. We started walking together.
I guess I could ask her.
"You confessed to me. What do you exactly mean by that?"
She tilted her head at me. Confused.
"Exactly what I mean. I'm interested in you Asamura. That's my honest feeling. Are you doubting me?"
I kinda like how fearless she is and straightforward. Such a quality you don't see often.
Shaking my head. I spoke.
"No, I don't. I was surprised that you out of nowhere confessed to me."
"I made sure no one heard it aside from you. Looks like I got you." Showing an honest smile.
"Though I highly doubt you'll like me though."
Looking down she mumbled.
"Why would you think so?"
"Because you have Marika-san. But don't ever think I'm giving up on you!"
Just how she could say all of that directly. Straight to her feelings she's courageous and spirited.
Suddenly grabbing my hand, she's squeezing her boobs on my arms. Feeling the soft sensation I've never felt before. An out-of-this-world pleasurable sensation.
"I have never been interested in someone before though."
She spoke of something unbelievable. You would at least have a crush or like someone in your life. What difference do I have from them?
"What difference do I make or seem to you?"
"Honestly, I got lovestruck by you. You look like the handsome guy without interest in his surroundings when I first saw you at the entrance ceremony. Someone hard to approach till that bitch- ehem!... Marika-san invited you for lunch and it continues until now."
She just called Kurisu a bitch. She's fierce. I wonder how Kurisu would react if she hears that. A bloodbath will break out.
I only showed a weird smile after that.
"I honestly don't plan on getting close to you nor confessing. You're someone I can watch from afar. You don't seem reachable to me. Like sleeping beauty."
Sleeping beauty? Phrasing! What a weird title you gave me!
"What made you think of me being like that? And that's embarrassing don't call me that!" I mumbled.
"Because I don't see you interact with anyone in the class. Some girls think the same way for you. When you're not talking to Marika-san you just stay there sitting quietly. Some girls in our class like you too though. I'm just being a bit greedy."
The girls in our class gave me an embarrassing nickname for being quiet and not being a bother. I don't wanna change anything so I won't give that a shit for now. I wonder if Kurisu heard of that.
I don't hate that part of her being greedy. Contrary to that I like her being like that. If you want something sometimes you have to force your way to get it. Those who strive win. She has the spirit.
We reached the school ground and now heading to our classroom.
Opening the classroom door I see Kurisu on her seat. Hearing the door clanked she turns her gaze. She suddenly showed cold and suspicious eyes. I felt it and took my seat.
"Good morning Aki." She greeted me.
"Morning Kurisu."
"What brings you to go to school with Takanashi-san." She asked with a freezing voice.
"We just bumped at each other that's all." I answered.
"Is that so." Her reply was quite short and dry.
I'm not telling her about Takanashi's confession as it will bring discomfort for both of us so I'm keeping it for myself.
The problem is Takanashi herself. Her straightforward attitude might cause a disturbance between us.
What if she told Kurisu she confessed to me? Probably a war would break out and I wonder who holds the advantage.
I think Kurisu is developing feelings for me based on how she acted just now and yesterday in the pool.
Furthermore, the whole school thinks I'm dating Kurisu so people will look awful at Takanashi for trying to steal me.
Takahashi couldn't handle the fact that Kurisu is acting like she owns me so she decided to make a move too. I barely know her but she ain't the type to give up without a fight. What a mess I'll be going through again.