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Chapter 1: Another Ordinary Day

High school dance is an occasion that happens every December. It is neither like a formal prom nor like a normal party. It's in between. This dance often has a theme that must be followed by the people going to this event and a party that is enjoyed by everyone. The first phase of this event is more like a party – chatting, playing party games, and dancing. The second phase is more like a prom – often enjoyed with their special someone. The loud music in the first part gradually turns into slow romantic songs and the people dancing in groups become pairs.

Since he left, only Sonoko accompanied me to school. It has been months since I was crying over him leaving me that day. I think I am getting over him now. Eisuke-kun and I were dating for a week now and I'm starting to like him.

Sonoko and I were walking to school, as usual. We were talking about the preparations for the high school dance that would be in a week. Suddenly, she changed the topic.

"Ran, are you and Eisuke-kun are…well…uhmm…you know…are you two?"

I didn't think twice of my answer, "not yet, but were dating."

"Oh, Ran. Don't tell me that you have already forgotten your husband." Sonoko looked more worried rather than happy for me.

His face suddenly flashed in my mind. The next thing I knew was that I was already blushing. I was really trying to hide the redness of my face when Sonoko mentioned the word husband. I already knew the person she meant by that.

I lied, "Husband? Who? I never had one." But Sonoko is my best friend, I can never hide something from her… even the reason behind my red cheeks.

"Come on, Ran. You're trying to be with Eisuke-kun to forget him, right?" Sonoko guessed it right. I agreed dating with Eisuke-kun because I thought I could forget that baka.

I remained silent. Sonoko was waiting for my reply. Suddenly, she looked at our backs and yelled.

"Shinichi! Hontou ni Shinichi! Come here, quick!"

Hearing his name shocked me. He was behind me! It was as if my body moved even if I didn't order to. I looked at my back. No one's there.

Sonoko laughed, "Yappari, you still long for him. Is he going to the dance with you?"

Knowing that baka who never enjoyed parties, I replied, "I don't think so," then I added, "Besides the party is not just for couples. Let the two of us enjoy that night."

"Gomen, Ran. I have already invited Makoto-kun."

"Oh, then I'll enjoy myself. I hope Eisuke-kun would accompany me."

"Yeah, let the two of you enjoy that night." I could sense that sarcasm in her words.

I changed the topic to change her mood, "Ne, Sonoko, about the party, can we finish the preparations before the party? It seems that we are not that prepared yet."

"Of course, just leave it to Sonoko-sama! (laughs)"

We talked and laughed. I became aware of the unusually noisy corridors when we passed by. The girls were unexpectedly excited. The noise let to our classroom. But, why?

Sonoko asked one of our classmates why. Someone whispered to her something. I took my seat when Sonoko screamed, "Shinichi! Hontou ni Shinichi! Ran, your husband's here!"

"I'll not fall for that again, baka." I took out my notebook and started reading my notes.

Our classmates heard the footsteps of our homeroom teacher. Other people came out of the room and my classmates went to their respected seats.

It was the start of another day…another normal day. I sighed.

All of a sudden, a familiar voice called out my name, "Yo, Ran!"

I did not look back since the teacher was about to start homeroom.