While we were all playing I noticed that Shin was close to Ken and Ryota too, it wasn't just Yumi. So even when I wasn't here they continued being friends. But after hearing Ryota's words I wasn't feeling too worried about it. It really does feel like those times and I'm glad that they're all here today.
When Yumi was playing against Shin, her phone started ringing. It was pretty loud but she was too focused on the game;
- Ah, come on! Hit him! Come on hit!
She was moving with the controller as if she is fighting in real life. But Shin was too good at this game, so the match ended with Yumi's loss. She suddenly stood up and threw the controller on the couch.
- It's not fair that we're only playing the games that you choose! I'm gonna choose the game we are going to play next.
She then picked up her phone walking towards the kitchen;
- Jeez, it's better be important now that you've interrupted my game!
She was still mad at her loss. After she left the room Ken sighed and came to sit down in Yumi's spot. He took the controller and said;
- I was wondering when they were gonna call. It's always like this. I hope she'll stop hanging out with them now that you're here.
Ryota;
- I don't think that would be the case, if anything Yumi would drag Nina to her group.
Ken and Shin started playing another round, Shin said;
- You will all be going to the same school, wouldn't it be better to try to get along with them?
Ken looked a bit down;
- Please, I already regret it and the school hasn't even started yet. Maybe I should transfer to Shin's school. Away from all the noisy bunch.
- Yeah, right. You will start complaining the minute you start going to an all boys school, like how you did through middle school.
Ryota looked like he heard this from Ken so many times. But hearing their comments made me wonder what kind of people Yumi's friends are. So I asked;
- Aren't you guys acting a little too dramatic? I'm sure they aren't bad people.
Without taking his eyes off the game Ken said;
- You'll understand what I mean once you meet them.
So he had no intention of changing his mind. Maybe Ryota would think a bit different. I turned to him;
- I'm starting to get scared, what kind of people are they?
- Hm, how should I put it? You know the kind of girls that always hang out with their group, they always talk about make-up and their looks, they go to mixers to meet boys for fun and all-
I was surprised to hear that, I didn't know he thought so lowly of the "popular" type of girls. I was staring at him now;
- Seriously? That's it? Aren't you being too prejudiced?
Now it was his turn to be surprised, but he chuckled and say;
- Maybe, now that I think about it Yumi is one of those girls now.
- You only realized that now? So, since you already know Yumi, how about giving her friends a chance?
Ken also lost his match against Shin, he slumped on the couch;
- Hm, I think we can try. But only because you asked.
- Right, it wouldn't be good to make Yumi take sides. So then you'll be helping us with that.
I chuckled at Ryota's words;
- I think I might be the one who needs help but sure.
Yumi came into the room and started yelling at Ken;
- Hey move, that's my spot!
After this we played some different games and they left before dinner. Usually they would stay more, but Shin must have told them that I needed to rest. I lied on the sofa until it was dinner time, I was feeling too lazy to go to my room. Jun woke me up and said he bought pizza on the way. While we were having pizza, Shin started telling Jun about today and Jun listened all about it while making comments every once in a while. After that, Jun said;
- It's great to hear that you get along well with them. I was a bit worried to be honest. But now I think I was right to ask the teachers to put you all in the same class.
I wasn't expecting to hear this. Shin also looked surprised, I said;
- Did you bribed the school for that?
He looked offended to hear that. But then he smiled;
- I can't believe you're accusing me of something like that. Who do you think I am? It was just a little request for my sweet little sister's sake.
I felt defeated hearing he did that for my sake, so I couldn't respond. After dinner I went back to my room. I felt a bit guilty about what Jun did, but on the other hand I was excited to be in the same class with my childhood friends. I wonder what it will be like. We will all be high school students, though there was something spoiling my thoughts. Which was my fractured leg, the cast will be removed on the 7th or 8th week. so I still have at least 4 weeks. But I think it will be fine, since I won't be alone anymore. Even if I can't get along with Yumi's friends, there's still Ken and Ryota. I feel like I'm going to have a good night sleep tonight.
The week passed by and it was now the first day of school. I woke up early since it will take longer to get ready with the cast. I wore skirt uniform. I liked the trousers more, but it is easier to wear the skirt. And I took a backpack because it was also easier. I had a breakfast with my brothers and after that Jun took us to school. I was first because both of them were still worried about me. Shin helped me get out of the car and Jun said;
- Call me if something happens.
Then Shin;
- And be careful. Both Ken and Ryota will help you so don't hesitate to ask them.
I sighed, they were exaggerating but still;
- Alright I will, go now or you'll be late.
Coming to school with crutches, of course, attracts attention from the students. I was being watched and some people were whispering to each other if they should help me or not.
- Nina! You're here!
It was great seeing Yumi here, she was also wearing the skirt uniform. She came to hug me. I couldn't hug her properly so she took one of my crutches and linked her arm to mine. Suddenly more people were looking our way. I said;
- You don't need to do that.
She then smiled and said;
- What are you talking about? It's the first time in years that I'm in school with my bestfriend. Of course we will link arms. Just like how we used to all the time, okay?
I couldn't refuse it when she says it like that.
- Alright then, let's get into the building quickly.
She waited for me and we started walking together. As we were walking I suddenly felt like I saw a familiar face; tanned skin, silver hair and bright green eyes. It was only for a moment but I recognized him immediately. He was the boy I saw in my dream.