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Chapter 8 - Apology of Love

I ended up eating breakfast with them. I was afraid of coming in because I thought Ueno-san's dad was home. Since he's not here, I could be at ease. And it also seems that Ueno-san is still mad at me.

Ueno-san went back to her room after we finished eating. I also need to go back to my place. I still haven't changed into my school uniform.

[Y]"Mirai-chan, thanks for the meal."

[UM]"It's okay. You could join us again for dinner if you want."

[Y]"No, it's okay. It just so happened I didn't have food in stock today."

[UM]"Oh, there's a convenience store on the 5th block. If you don't have any food in stock, you can just come back here."

[Y]"If that ever happens, then I'll be sure to visit."

[UM]"Then I'll prepare the best food you'll ever taste."

[Y]"I'm looking forward to that, but for now, I'll have to go back to my place."

[UM]"See you later."

[Y]"Yeah, see ya."

(I left Ueno-san's house.)

After meeting Mirai-chan, it got me wondering. Why are their personalities so different. Did Ueno-san have some unpleasant traumas with boys? Or was she just raised in a different environment compared to her sister? Well, whatever it was that happened to her, I still hate her. But at least I got to see the 8th wonder of the world a while back there.

I arrive back at my apartment, and there was someone at the door.

[Y]"Arata?"

[A]"So, that's why no one was answering. You were outside."

[Y]"Yeah, but why are you here?"

[A]"Katsu called me a while ago. He told me to go buy food for you since my place is closer to yours."

[Y]"Sorry, Arata, but I already ate."

[A]"Eh, you had food in your place?"

[Y]"I didn't."

[A]"Then how? The nearest convenience store is more than 50 meters."

[Y]"I ate at Ueno-san's place."

[A]"I'm surprised she even let you in."

[Y]"It wasn't her who let me in. It was her sister, Mirai-chan."

[A]"I didn't know she had a little sister."

[Y]"Me too."

[A]"Oh, yeah, what are we gonna do about this food I brought?"

[Y]"What is it anyway?"

[A]"I got the ingredients for curry."

[Y]"I'll just keep it in the fridge then. I'll cook it for dinner. Now, how much did it all cost?"

[A]"Oh, you don't need to pay me."

[Y]"I don't like being pitied. Now, tell me how much?"

I paid the amount that Arata told me.

[Y]"It's not that I don't accept your kindness, but it just feels wrong for me to keep receiving these free things. Especially the one Ena-san was offering. It doesn't sit right with me."

[A]"Speaking of Ena-san. Did you already make up?"

[Y]"I haven't even talked to her since yesterday."

[A]"What do you plan on doing then?"

[Y]"Kotone-san said that she liked sweets, so I was planning to give her some and apologize at the same time."

[A]"Oh, I know a good place where they sell good chocolates."

[Y]"Where is it?"

[A]"It's a bit far, though."

[Y]"I'm okay with it, but the problem is Ueno-san. After what happened a while ago, I doubt she'd be willing to help out."

[A]"Why? What happened?"

[Y]"Well, you see..."

(I told him everything that happened this morning at Ueno-san's house.)

[A]"So, how her... You know..."

[Y]"It was spectacular. She's the slender type. If not for her personality, I would've fallen in love with her."

(Then suddenly, someone spoke from behind me.)

[UH]"Spectacular, huh?"

[Y]"U-Ueno-san!? How long have you been standing there? Arata, why didn't you tell me?"

[A]"I wanted to see what would happen. Hehe."

[UH]"It seems you are quite a pervert, Matsuda-san."

(She said with a menacing look on her face while slowly approaching me.)

[Y]"Calm down, Ueno-san. Let's talk about this."

(The suddenly, Ueno-san tackled me to the ground.)

[Y]"AH!"

[UH]"Did I forget to mention I learned Judo?"

[Y]"Are you trying to kill me?!"

[UH]"That won't be enough to kill you."

[Y]"It still hurts!"

[UH]"Would you like a second round?"

[Y]"Of course, I wouldn't! Why are you even here anyway?"

[UH]"Are you blind? I'm here because there's school. Now, go change into your uniform."

[Y]"Fine."

[UH]"And what are you looking at Ishida-san?"

[A]"Oh, nothing."

(I change into my school uniform.)

[UH]"Took you so long."

[Y]"Oh, would you just shut it."

(We went on our way to school.)

[Y]"Ueno-san, could you join us for a bit?"

[UH]"Huh? Why would I?"

(I need to be calm here to convince Ueno-san.)

[Y]"I was planning on buying some chocolates to apologize to Ena-san."

[UH]"Why is that my problem?"

[Y]"Well, I can't get there since it was too far."

[UH]"I'll come with you if you buy me something too."

[Y]"Really?"

That was surprisingly easy. Maybe Ueno-san is also fond of sweets? Well, whatever it is, at least I can get something for Ena-san.

We arrive at the store that Arata told me about.

[Y]"Arata, is this the place?"

[A]"Yeah, it is."

[Y]"Then what are you two waiting for? Let's go in."

[UH]"I'll be the one choosing what you're gonna buy for me."

[Y]"It's fine. I mean, how expensive could it be?"

(We stepped inside the store.)

[Y]"On second thought, Ueno-san, you can pick anything below ¥2,000."

[UH]"You agreed that I'd get anything I want. You can't take it back."

[Y]"I didn't expect the chocolates to be this expensive. I don't even have that much cash on me today."

[UH]"Ugh, why do you have to be poor."

[Y]"Are you mocking my family's status?"

[UH]"What if I am?"

[A]"There's never a dull moment between you two, huh?"

[UH]"If I were you, I'd shut my mouth."

[Y]"We're running out of time. I'll go look for something to give to Ena-san."

I take a look around the shop for something to give to Ena-san. Then after a while, I finally found something I can offer to Ena-san.

We go to the cashier to pay.

[A]"So, what did you get for Ena-san?"

[Y]"It's a secret."

[UH]Oh, here's mine."

[Y]"That's ¥4,000! I don't have enough!"

[UH]"Relax, here's ¥2,000."

[Y]"Eh?"

[UH]"I could take it back if you don't want it."

[Y]"Of course, I need it. But it feels weird for you to be this considerate."

[UH]"Don't get me wrong, I just wanted that chocolate."

[Y]"Yeah, whatever."

After we paid for the chocolates, we were on our way to school. Then suddenly, my phone began ringing. I don't know this number.