Chapter 32: Answer.
I step into the dimly lit bar, seeking solace in the familiar atmosphere. My mind is still reeling from Tokusake's confession, and I need someone to talk to, someone who can help me make sense of the tangled mess of emotions swirling inside me. That is the reason why I am glad that my friend is with me.
When I went around the place , I saw that there were a lot of people in the place called [Cafe] which I don't think should be called.
There were a lot of people and all of them were at least older than 18 probably but the amount of people leaned over to the work class people to be honest. It is the best decision.
The two of us sat opposite of each other. While I was sitting down , I noticed her eyes narrowing with concern when she saw the troubled expression on my face.
"Yuu-chan, what's wrong?"
I let out a sign.
"It's Tokusake... He... he confessed to me today."
"The guy who is currently at the 4th place in your class? That Tokusake?"
"Yes..."
Hasabe-sans eyes widen in surprise, and she reaches out to squeeze my hand in silent support.
"Oh, Yuu-chan... That's... unexpected."
I nod, my throat tight with unspoken emotion.
"I never saw it coming. It's like... everything's been turned upside down."
Hasabe-san listens quietly as I recount the events of the day, her presence a comforting presence in the storm of my thoughts.
"What are you going to do?"
I sigh, running a hand through my hair in frustration.
" I don't know, hasabe-san. I honestly don't know."
Hasabe-san reaches across the table to take my hand in hers, her expression filled with empathy.
"Whatever you decide, I'll be here for you. You're not alone in this."
"You'll figure it out, Yuuta. Just give yourself some time."
I nod, feeling a glimmer of hope amid the turmoil of my thoughts. To be honest I am surprised. I know that she is the kind of responsible type of person but all I have seen her is her being not serious at the very least.
Although I must admit that she is my senior but she made me call her like she is at the same age as myself because she hates being so old although she is only 30 years old.
Life still has a lot of stuff stores for her so she should try getting herself a boyfriend. If she can then she wouldn't feel lonely when she hits the age.
The age where she will need someone to place her head on , someone with whom she can talk without limit. Someone with whom she can spend time with.
"Bring me a beer!!" the image of a lady disappeared and came an image of an idiot woman who wants herself to be lost in the sea of alcohol.
"So what type of alcohol would you like to drink?"
A guy who looked like he was 20 years old came towards our table , hearing her shout probably , to take our order.
I was lost in thought. About what I will say to Tokusake-kun tomorrow. He did say that I can have all the time I need but I don't want him to be in false hope about my answer.
I was thinking about saying no to him. Maybe that will be a good thing if I do that. Yeah that's for the best.
But things will get awkward between us , both as man and woman and as student and teacher if I were to accept his request. Maybe I should give him a chance.
It wouldn't be a problem if I did. I can see how he will treat the girl he will have in the future. Yeah let's go and do that.
"Come on~let's get a drink...."
I looked at hasabe-san and saw that she was already drunk. I can't afford to drink anything now. Or else I might not be able to get ourselves home safely.
The night has been really bad. With both the invasion of inhuman and normal humans at the same time.
The time when we should be together , that time we , humans are fighting each other for stupid things such as power , money etc.
If it was normal then it wouldn't be a problem but in the current time , it's a big problem.
All of us should be together and fighting with each other shands on top of others.
"Come on~ wat ale yu thinting~?"
"You are drunk.."
"I am not!" she slammed the bottle on the table.
"Yes yes you aren't." I said dismissing what she said , "You just ruined your way of speech. And can't even do simple pronunciation now. So yes you aren't drunk. You are FUCKING drunk."
I took her off the table and got ourselves off the table. I carried her towards the counter ,gave the money and got outside. Before we grabbed a taxy , one of the guys came to us and gave me hasabe-san's bag which she left at the table.
"Thank you." I gave him a thank you and he nodded dhis head , walking inside the store.
"No prob , my pleasure." this guy looked like he was at the same age as my students.
The two of us took taxy and went towards my apartment and I laid her down. Today it's my turn to return the favour.
I slept on the couch for the night and finally came to my answer that I will give to Tokusake-kun tomorrow.
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The next day , I walked into the classroom and saw that Tokusake-kun arrived before everyone else which is normal as he wanted to hear the answer.
I take a deep breath as I approach Tokusake-kun, my heart pounding in my chest with nervous anticipation. This is it, the moment everything between me and Tokusake-kun , the relationship between a teacher and student will change , for better or for worse.
"Toku-chan it's about what you said yesterday..."
His eyes fell on the ground and a deep sigh escaped his mouth.
"I understand...I get it though..no need to worry about that sensei.." he said.
"Well let me finish first!" he stopped walking towards the exit of the classroom.
'Tell him now yuuta. Now is the chance!'
"Toku-chan the answer to your question is yes. I accept your feelings. So let's go on a date tomorrow. Sounds good."
His face lit up with a smile and he nodded his head , "Yes let's do it. Thank you and I hope I can make you enjoy the date."
"Yes. I hope we will both enjoy our date."
And like that the answer was given and when we finished one by one all of the students walked in the class.
And in 10 minutes all of the students were here. But there wasn't one–
"Sensei do you know where Tarazune-san is?"
I was asked by Ming Chen.
"No I don't know..."
I looked at everyone's face. Tokusake-kuns was normal. Yukimiya-kun was sleepy. Kyoka-san was looking at her text book with her normal expression. Ichinose-san , Amane-san , Aomori-san were talking with each other for that matter. Ming was looking at his diary , searching for something. Sakayanagi-san was probably praying for Tarazune-kun with the looks of it. Wakaba-kun was probably calling Tarazune-kun.
While all of them were doing what they should have done , Yamashiro-san wore a poker face , her expression betraying all types of emotion. It's as if she was trying to hide something , hiding herself from the world. That's what felt like while I saw her face.