It's the weekend, and Kouta is walking towards the bookstore . He stands in front of the sliding doors. "Not only people... but even the darn sliding doors won't notice I'm here." he mumbled in frustration.
While the boy was looking for a way to enter, a mysterious figure was standing right near the entrance. She then hid behind one of the benches.
"Oh, is that Shiwamari-kun?" she said softly. Junko notices Kouta struggling to enter the store, rather than helping, she just stands there. Enjoying the view. She giggled, "He's having trouble entering..." she mumbled. "Oh, someone's coming!" she continued softly.
Kouta, swiftly towards the other way to avoid bumping into the person. The slide door opens, the boy froze. In a few seconds, the door closes.
Kouta was too stunned to speak. "Pfft, he should've gone in when the door was open." Junko continued with a grin. Kouta was seen frozen face to face with the slide door.
"Oh, he gave up... I guess I'll come out now." she continued as she came out from her hiding spot. The girl walked towards Kouta. "Hey, Shiwamari-kun ~" the girl greeted him with a smile.
She then tapped his shoulder. Kouta was a bit startled, and didn't realise someone was looking at him. "J- Junko-san?" he asked nervously, he wondered if she saw what happened earlier. "Mhm, I saw what happened earlier." she said with a grin. Kouta's expression was priceless from Junko's point of view. Kouta is flustered by the situation.
Junko then took his hand, "Come on, let's go in." she said as she was dragging Kouta. "Eh, Junko-san- '' he didn't get the time to finish his sentence.
"So, what are you buying?" she asked while wandering around the store. Kouta didn't reply, Junko turned to her right and saw the boy's eyes sparkling.
"Hmm, what are you holding?" the girl asked while tapping his shoulders. "This is the new edition of Undead High ,it's finally out!" (the original novel is written by @RikaIchikawa on Wattpad!) Kouta spoke excitedly.
Junko was astonished with his reaction, she didn't know Kouta could be this cute. "C- cute..." she mumbled. "Hmm, what was that?" Kouta turned around while holding the manga.
The girl then shook her head, "Oh, nothing... hehe." she replied with a smile. The two of them then went to the counter to pay, Junko bought a few pens and stationery.
Kouta then offered to pay for her. "Are you sure Shiwamari-kun? I can pay for myself, you know." she hesitates to accept his offer. Kouta smiled, "Yeah, I'm sure Junko-san." he answered with a thin smile.
After the payment was done, they headed out. Junko then remembered something, "Oh yeah, Shiwamari-kun, how long have you waited in front of the door?" she asked curiously. Kouta was shocked, he didn't know she'd bring up this morning's accident. "Well... for 30 minutes actually... after that I decided to take a flyer of Undead High while waiting." he answered.
The girl then looked around Kouta's side pockets, "So where's the flyer then?" she asked with a smile.
"Ah, I forgot to take it." said Kouta with a straight face. Junko was surprised and almost laughed. "Hey... don't laugh at me." the boy spoke nervously. "Ah... I'm sorry, you're just too funny and cute sometimes." she answered while holding her laugh.
'Cute? ' he asked himself. "Anyways kouta, you really like that manga huh?" Junko asked as she pointed her finger towards the plastic bag.
The boy smiled, "Yeah, I do. I've been reading it since it came out, and now it's already on their last volume. Not to mention it's also getting an anime adaptation for the second season!" Kouta explained excitedly, Junko was surprised "Hmm, hey Shiwamari-kun." the girl spoke.
"What is it-" he stuttered. His eyes widened, "I want to watch it too. Hehe." she said with a smile. Kouta was surprised, no one ever said that they want to watch the anime since it's a zombie-like show. Especially from a girl. "Eh, are you sure Junko-san?" he asked once again for confirmation.
The girl smiled, "Anything that you're interested in, I'm joining it." she said with a joyous tone. Kouta was seen with a thin smile, a rare side they say. "Alright then, I'll lend you a few volumes for you to start so you'll understand the adaptation better." he said with a nervous tone.
"Alright then, I'll give you at school." he said with excitement. Junko smiled, "Or we can just go to your house, and you give it to me there ~" she continued while pointing the other way. "Eh?" Kouta was stunned.
The two of them are now on their way to Kouta's house. The boy was silent, while Junko was humming excitedly. She'd take a glimpse towards Kouta from time to time. They then reached his house, "Alright, would you like to come in, Junko-san?" ask Kouta as he's entering the gate.
Junko's cheeks turned a bit red, "Eh, uh no need... hehe." she shook her head. Kouta nods and enters through the door. 2 minutes later, he comes back with a bag. Her eyes widened, "That's a lot!" she exclaimed with excitement.
"Well you're a beginner so, might as well read the first arc..." he said with a smile. The girl is fascinated with his reaction, "I hope you react the same whenever we hang out..." she mumbled.
"What was that?" he asked curiously. Junko shook her head once again, "Oh! Nothing, hehe." she said with a smile. Kouta was confused, but he let it slide.
He then gave her the bag full of manga. "Thank you Shiwamari-kun!" she said as she took the bag from his hand.
The boy continues to smile, he's very pleased that there's someone he can share his interest with. "Well, Junko-san, I'll see you at school tomorrow." he said as he entered the house. He then waves at her. Junko smiled, she then waved back at him. "Mhm, see you tomorrow Shiwamari-kun." she said.
The girl then walked back to her house, which was only a few blocks away. "I'm home!" she said as she's taking off her shoes.
"Welcome back Kyoko." said Katsuro. The girl then puts her bag beside the sofa, and sits there.
Suddenly, a small kitten approaches her. Junko's eyes widened, "KIREI!!" she exclaimed with excitement. The girl then lifts the kitten up.
"Kyoko, you'll make Kirei dizzy." he said as he put the food on the table. Junko stared at him with a gaze, "Katsuro-nii... you're no fun." she continued with a pout.
The boy chuckles, "Yeah, yeah. Come here and eat, before the food gets cold." he continued as he headed to Kaede's room.
Junko then sits on the dining table, she stares at the bag. "Maybe I'll read the first book tonight, hehe." she grinned.
"I wonder what we'll talk about tomorrow?"
TO BE CONTINUED…