"You working out, bro?"
He asked, he was looking at the sudden change of muscles. He stood up and touched my chest and shoulder, I gave him the exact reaction Monjiro gave to Benitsu.
"Are you gay?"
He smacked me on the head, when i said that.
"Gay my *ss, I was just surprised to see you put on muscles"
"Hmmm.....so...gay, then?"
"Shut up"
He shouted, he sat back down and continued eating his lunch. I wanted to raise my stats, i decided to take off my uniform and started doing bodyweight exercises. I could see him looking at me, as i was exercising.
"Woah, since when can you move like that?"
"Three days ago"
"Who are you, Hung Linwoo? Only i level up looking ahh"
I ignored his criticism, i was focus on raising my stats. I kept going, until the time was 12:50. My friend who was looking at anime compilations, he reminded me of the time. I grunted as a response, then he packed up his stuff, before leaving he said...
"Ill be going now bro, stay away from these thirsty npc's"
I was confused as to why he said that
'npc's?'
I thought to my self, as i was about to finish my exercise. An exclamation mark popped up all of a sudden, thinking that there was danger near. I immediately analyzed the environment...there was no one, it was only me, wind was blowing, trees dancing, the shade of the building protecting me from the sun, and a butterfly that was flying unpredictably through the air. Other than that, i was all alone.
"Thats weird, why did the exclamation point suddenly appear? There is no danger present here, and it is still appearing above my head"
I was getting nervous, i quickly packed up all of my things and immediately walked away from there. After that, the exclamation point disappeared. I got really confused on why it appeared, i checked the map , and there was not a single thing that was marked as dangerous.
"What was that?"
Confused about why it happened, i checked the time and it was 1 pm. I hurried to get to my classroom, by the time i got there. I was sweating and my t-shirt was sticking onto my skin, it looked like i was wearing a fitted shirt. I also forgot to wear my uniform, i went inside the classroom, just casually covered in sweat and my hair was messy.
Everybody was looking at me, the teacher scolded me for being late. I finger combed my hair back, cause my hair was blocking my vision. After i was being scolded by the teacher, i bowed and went directly towards my desk. As i grabbed my textbook, i noticed someone was staring at me. I stared back at them, and it was a girl that was on the front row.
When i stared back at her, she quickly stopped staring and transitioned on looking at her textbook.
"What's the problem with her?"
I muttered under my breath, i did not think anything about it, and immediately moved on.
"Another boring day"
I said, as i was inside my own world and did not pay any attention throughout the entire lesson. It was almost time to go home, i was packing up my things. Then, i noticed someone walking towards me. I raised my head to see who it was, and it was the same girl that was staring at me earlier.
"Do you need something?"
I asked with a monotone voice, i was not interested on engaging a conversation with one of classmate.
"Are you free today? Can yo-"
"Nah, i got my own plans"
I cut her mid sentence, since it will only lead to something that will not benefit me in any way.
"But, i was j-"
"Sorry, ask another person, thank you"
I grabbed my bag, stood up and walked right past her. I approached the guy who was lvl 9, he was packing his stuff, i wanted to strike up a conversation. He did not respond, instead he shook his head and walked out the classroom. I was shocked at first, but i knew that he was a legit fighter.
I saw a scar on his face, and caught a glimpse of his cauliflower ear he had on his left ear. He was an inch taller than me, and had a more lean physique than me. Instead of being down because of rejection, i took it as a challenge to fully know him.
I walked out the classroom, i thought of following him, but i knew it would just infuriate him. I went my on own my way, after i made my through the school. I grabbed my bike and wanted to go home, i was stopped by someone. It was the same girl from earlier, my classmate.
"You know that was rude of you to interrupt me, when i was trying to finish my sentence"
She said with an irritated voice, i understand on what she felt, if someone would cut me off mid sentence, i would also be irritated. Being the mature minded guy i am, i leaned my bike onto the railing and confronted her directly. I stood in front of her, she was short, same height as my sister for comparison.
"I am sorry for reacting like that, i was in a hurry"
She was maintaining eye contact with me as i apologized.
"Its okay, i understand"
Many people were looking at us, i did not want to end up being in a rumour inside the school. I wanted to get out of this situation, i asked her what she wants from me, and she responded with an answer that is used in many romance anime...
"Go on a date with me"
I found it funny, because it was so cliche. I accidentally let out a small grin, she looked at me with a face that was clearly saying...
"What's so funny?"
I called it....i scratched my head. I was looking her up and down, not gonna lie. She is pretty cute tho....she had long and curly black hair, she had bangs and was wearing glasses. I inhaled, thinking of a way to respond.
"....what does it benefit you? Why do you want to go on a date with me?"
I asked her that question, she pursed her lips thinking of an answer...
"I don't know, trying to know you maybe?"
She shrugged her shoulders after she answered with that, the way she responded made me remember of that girl i used to be friends with, a long time ago. I closed my eyes, then shrugged my shoulders and responded back with.....
"Sure, why not?"
She had smile on her face, her face reminds me of a korean model. The way she smiles just captivates you, she was like straight out of an k-drama.
"But....where to though?"
"I don't know, i did not plan on where we should go"
She really is just like her, i thought to myself.
"I mean....there is a playground nearby school, do you want to hang out there instead?"
"Yeah, sure"
The situation that i am in, is just like any generic romance anime have. We were walking towards the playground, not talking with each other. Then, she broke the ice between us.
"You really do not make any effort to talk to people, huh?"
I agree with her, i do not really like to talk to people. I nodded at her question, and responded with...
"Yeah, i just don't like making small talk with people"
"So...you do not like making any small talk with me? Or not?"
Without any hesitation, i immediately answered...
"Yeah, i do not like it"
She was surprised, especially because i did not hesitate to answer her.
"That...i expected for you to answer like any average protagonist of a slice of life anime"
"What? Like "no, i like making small talk with you" did you expect me to answer your question like that?"
She nodded in agreement, then i realized...
"You watch anime?"
She nodded as an answer to my question.
"You watch anime too, right?"
I nodded also as an answer to the same question i asked her.
"Well, we have one thing in common"
"Yeah, that surprised me also"
I realized, she is just like her. It was like an reincarnation of her, well she did not die, but you get the point...
"Do you like riding your bicycle?"
I was brought back to reality, as she asked me that question.
(Note: this is part of the plot, trust me)
"Yeah...its just my way of transportation"
"I see, this is a fixed gear right?"
"Yeah, how did you know?"
She pointed on my bicycle, i looked and she was pointing towards the cog.
"That, the back sprocket is fixed. My brother also owns a fixed gear bike, he uses it a lot"
"Oh, you tried riding one yourself?"
She leaned her head, while putting her finger on her cheek.
"Yeah, my brother lets me ride his bicycle from time to time"
"How was it?"
I asked, she looked at my bike, taking a few seconds to answer.
"It was alright, hard to get used to it"
"I got you"
Then, we arrived at the playground that was near by the school.