My first year started with a rejection scar on me. Maybe the word of my rejection got spread like a wind. Regardless of what happens, I need to go to school, and I cannot skip it.
"It is okay; rejection is just a part of life experience."
So I try to calm myself down, but every time I think about rejection, the memory of Kiko saying no pop up in my mind, and that night I couldn't sleep well.
The alarm rang as usual at 7 am, and me being a lazy student, tried my best to wake up. I clean my room, went downstairs, and brush my teeth. Afterward wards I wash my face and hair, dried my hair, and prepare breakfast for my little sister and me.
I fried the egg while I listen to a song. I found out that there was rice leftover, I didn't have to cook the rice. It was 7:20 am, and my little sister( who is 155cm) didn't even wake up yet. I knock on the door to her room,
"Oi, Sakomi, wake up. We are getting late!!!" I shouted as I knock on the door harder.
"I am coming."
Hearing her response, I stop knocking on the door.
"Be fast!!!"
I went to the kitchen, and I sat down on the chair, preparing to eat.
My little sister's hair was wet, so I advise her to dry her damp hair. Usually, we both woke up at the same time, but today Sakomi woke up late. Hearing, my advice she dried her hair, and while she dried her hair.
I finished eating breakfast and prepared to go to school. Sakomi sat on the chair and started to eat faster than usual. She finished the breakfast in just one minute. What a monster
As she wash the dish, she asked me
"You said you got rejected. Who did that?"
"W-w-who told you that?" I gasped.
"You were sleep talking."
I have a sleep disorder of talking while sleeping without being aware of it from the very young age.
"It is a secret!"
I stood up, and went to the living room. I grabbed my bag and headed out.
"Don't forget to lock the door after you leave."
"Okay."
As I was heading to school, I saw my best friend, Taro Nakayama, waving at me with his ugly smile.
I waved back, and eventually, I caught up with him. As we talk nonsense things, Taro brought the subject about yesterday.
"So how did it go with Kiko?"
I wasn't able to tell him the truth so I lied,
"She kept silent."
"Aish- tell me you got rejected."
"We don't know, and she just kept silent."
"May you get rejected."
"Shut up."
Well, I got rejected; It is just that I don't want to tell him about it.
Eventually, we reached the school, and the moment I step into the class, my mind reminded me of Kiko. My heart beating fast, still then I put my brave face and enter my class. I saw Kiko staring at me, and I walked past her as nothing happened, but an unexpected thing happened.....
"Good morning! Kuragari San" she greeted me out of nowhere.
I couldn't imagine what she was planning. I mean, why would someone talk to a person she rejected.
Without resting, I responded,
"Good morning, Kiko San.'
Then I turned around and moved like a robot. Taro was shocked at this moment so he asked me,
"Did she agreed to go out with you?"
I gasped, and in excitement, I lied again,
"Maybe, maybe"
Taro headlock me and scratch my head,
"You Lucky bastard!!!"
I could tell that he was happy for me that I got a girlfriend... But I was little sad that I had to lie to him.
The time passes like an hour, and the day came to an end. I packed my bag, ready to go home; when I stood up, I saw Kiko in front of the door waiting for someone. After getting rejected by her, I didn't hope for anything, and I just thought of her as a friend for now. I started to walk home; when I reach the front door, Kiko stood in front of me and asked,
"Would you like to go out with me?"
My mind went blank, my mouth automatically opens wide, and I couldn't believe what I heard.
The whole classroom started to spread rumors about us dating each other. I try to clear the misunderstanding, but Kiko grabbed my hand, and we ran away.
What does she want with me anyway? Maybe she lost a bet, or perhaps she is playing with my heart. I wonder what will happen next?