Disclaimer: I don't own HOTD they are the rightful property of Shouji Sato and Daisuke Sato.
Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
Bold Komuro narrating
*Communication through phones, communicators or headset*
Act 1 Day before the DEAD
(Location: city district Tokonosu city Japan)
It was just another day in the city for seventeen year old Komuro Takashi. He woke up early, took a shower, ate breakfast, and got dressed with the usual black school uniform and left to take the bus. Just a regular school day and it suck since he wasn't that fond of such but he knew the importance of learning and education. How many times he has heard it from his mother that studying leads to a better future all that blah blah yatta yatta. The teen with dark brown hair rolled his eyes because he always ignored her whenever she will bring that topic. He knew already so why does she always has to bring it up, it will end to the same result he will pretend he's listening to her while thinking something else. The sophomore student leaned his head on the bus's seat trying to relax and maybe take a small nap before it reaches its destination. But how could he try to take a rest when to this day he couldn't stop thinking what happened a year ago between him and his childhood friend.
Last semester Miyamoto Rei broke up with him after been together for a couple of years. Though he has known her since they were in kinder garden they were that close it angered him she ended their relationship just like that, it also reminded him of her pinky promise that someday they were going to get married. He couldn't blame himself for been the reason for their break up because after doing some serious thinking it wasn't his fault. Doing all the thinking it leads that it was her fault he was trying to enter in her life asking her if she was all right but she always rejected him. The latest example of this when she got held up a year it didn't made sense she's a straight A student. He asked her but she only replied he wouldn't understand, he glared tightening his fists as the thought projected in his mind. How the hell he wasn't going to understand if she doesn't tell him what's wrong. He wasn't an expert in relation but he know very well as her boyfriend its' his job to support her and be there for her. Komuro took a deep breath forgetting about that incident as the bus crossed a bridge reaching another street.
Thinking about Rei and their past relationship made him remembered the day when he found out she has gotten together with his best friend Hisashi. He has known him since they were little exactly when he was in the second grade and it felt like treachery. The teen gave an uncomfortable expression it hurt when he found out like a dagger slowly entering his heart. The Miyamoto dumps him like he was yesterday news for someone who is very close to him, talk about backstabbing. The teen erased those thoughts it was all in the past it was time to look at the present but moving on became almost impossible for him. Finally the bus made a stop arriving at a district which he recognized well because the school was nearby, just a ten minute walk. He took his book bag and left the vehicle taking the direction towards Fujimi Academy. Even if the Miyamoto left him for his best friend he was still friends with her and Hisashi of course he wasn't going to act like an ass in front of them for what happened. After all it was all in the past now and there was no need to be thinking about that.
"Wait up Komuro!"
The sophomore smiled recognizing the voice that came from behind him. Someone ran to him on a hurry while he kept his smile. It was a girl looking around his age with long dark raven hair tied on a pony tail with red highlights on the tips and violent eyes. She was wearing the female school uniform of Fujimi obviously like him she was also a student at the Academy. The teen girl was wearing black leather bracelet on both hands with spikes decoration giving the impression that she was a person who likes rock and roll. She was also wearing black leather sneakers with white knee socks while her book bag was wrapped on her right shoulder she smiled brightly at the teen happy to see him. Suddenly he felt so much better with the girl here he was no longer thinking of the past forgetting that the break up with the Miyamoto actually took place. Or maybe because ever since he met her a year ago the pain inflicted by Rei seemed to have decreased ever since.
"What's the hurry Komuro? School is around the corner."
"Sorry Akeshi didn't mean it I was a bit lost in thought."
"As long as you weren't planning on leaving me behind" Akeshi gave a frown meeting his gaze.
"Or maybe that was your plan all along huh? You wanted me to walk to school on my own. You know I can get rape by a crazy pervert. This country is filled with them and they can attack at any hour."
"Come on Akeshi you're over reacting and I wasn't planning in coming to school without you. I always enjoy walking to school with you."
"…" the teen girl remained quiet feeling her cheeks getting red.
"Besides…." Takashi gazed at her with a smirk forming on his lips.
"Even if you do get attack by a pervert, you'll beat the living shit out of him."
"Damn right I do have my Taser and my pepper spray" she gave a laugh.
"Seriously….?" Komuro gazed at her with a dumbfound expression.
"Nah, I'm just messing with you" she friendly hit his back while he rolled his eyes.
"Figures…."
"You do know how strict the policies of school are when it comes to weapons. Even self-defense weapons like Tasers and pepper spray are forbidden on school grounds."
"That wouldn't stop you for having them in your bag" his comment made her chuckle.
"True."
"Hey got anything from Stonesour?" Takashi changed the topic.
"Do I?" she raised an eyebrow at the teen thinking who he was talking to.
Akeshi took her 80GB I-pod colored black from her school bag. She scrolled using the circular pad 360 degrees she was gazing at the many artists she has recorded on the device.
"Let's see Five Finger Death Punch, Bullet for my Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Dragonforce, Godsmack, Metallica, Megadeth, Trivium, Shadows Fall, Nightwish oh here it is Stonesour."
"You have a small collection" Komuro was obviously been sarcastic.
"That is not even half of what I have in my I-pod thank goodness its 80GB. Wanna listen?" she gave a grin.
"Come whatever may" he replied to the album of the artist.
"You got it" she offered her head phones to the teen after picking the name of the artist and album.
The girl pressed the play button once Takashi has put the head phones on. She smiled hearing the muffle of the music been played as Komuro got lost hearing the sound. Takashi was happy whenever he has to walk to school with Akeshi he has known the rocker girl since last year when she first attended Fujimi. Ever since she has become a good friend of him more over she has been there whenever he needed advice or a friend to talk to. Needless to say because of her his wound from Rei's break up didn't affected him that much maybe she was the reason he was slowly feeling better. If it wasn't for her then to this day he would still be mopping and looking like an emo he knew it will be impossible to move from such heartbreak especially when the Miyamoto was someone important to him. These were the times he was so thankful to have met a friend like her. He slowly gazed at her realizing that she was very attractive, his eyes have traveled to her blouse looking at her chest. She was probably a double D or something like that they weren't as big as Rei's though. He removed his gaze immediately not wanting to get discover he didn't know Akeshi was aware where he had his eyes on.
While Takashi was listening to the album Akeshi stood in thought gazing at the teen. She really felt sorry for him when she found out Rei breaking up with him she could remember it as it was yesterday. Komuro was heartbroken so depressed and he didn't say a word to anyone. She chose to talk to him and try to make him feel better and boy it wasn't easy to turn him away from his emo mode. She spent months been there for him she ended up sharing her musical taste which she was surprised Takashi like many of the bands she listen. It wasn't that hard to let him know more bands he didn't know about and eventually she got through to him. Now she still believe hasn't move on completely but it was a start she was glad she was able to help him. The rocker girl stood in thought gazing at the teen admitting he was attractive, funny and a bit of a rebel since he was a bit of a troublemaker in school. Those were qualities she didn't mind in a boy she would go for. Those thoughts were spelled aside no matter if she likes them.
It didn't take both teens that long as they spotted the school building coming to view. Many students seemed to have arrived as it was almost time to start the first period of the day. Komuro was still listening to the Stonesour album on Akeshi's I-pod while the teen girl was gazing at him thinking she should start charging him for every time he uses her mp3 player. When they arrived at the school gates they spotted familiar people. Morita smiled gazing the two teens heading his way he was one of Takashi's friends. Akeshi didn't mind his company since she also became his friends since she first arrived at the school last semester. Aside from the teen there were more familiar faces behind Morita though the teen girl next to Komuro got a little worried since he knew them very well. Rei and Hisashi stood a few feet away from the main gate the Miyamoto was the one to wave at them. Takashi gave a smile happy to see them he removed the head phones handing the I-pod back to the teen girl next to him.
"Hey Komuro!" Morita was the first to greet the teen.
"How you doing Morita" he smiled at his friend.
"Hey Anagawa didn't see you there" the teen felt embarrassed for not noticing her.
"No problem Morita" the teen girl rolled her eyes before turning to the pair of teens.
"Morning Takashi" greeted Hisashi.
"Morning man" he smiled shaking his hand he wasn't that down anymore.
"Rei….?" He turned to the Miyamoto.
"Hi Takashi" smiled the teen.
"…" Akeshi kept her gaze at the former couple she could swear there some small tension building up.
"You guys ready to start another day of torture?" Morita was obviously joking about spending another day in school.
"We're all ready" Hisashi gave a laugh.
"I just hope they don't give us another surprise quiz" Komuro gave a sigh.
"Don't say that! Last time you did they did gave us a surprise quiz" Akeshi scolded him while hitting his shoulder in a friendly way.
"Yeah Komuro I didn't study that time I'm sure I flunk it" Morita cried comical tears.
"Not my fault if you didn't study."
They decided to enter the school grounds while Morita started talking to Takashi about obvious topics like video games and of course girls. Akeshi rolled her eyes boys will be boys but at least Komuro wasn't feeling so depressed anymore, he sure did when she met up with him earlier. Her purple eyes were followed on the couple that was walking ahead of them. There were times she felt like slapping Rei for what she did to Takashi there was some anger in her eyes. She could remember when she first arrived at Fujimi to start her sophomore year last semester she met Komuro a few weeks before the break up. He was just your regular teenager who wanted to have fun and tried harder on his studies. That was until she broke up with him in which turned him to a total depressive train wreck. The Anagawa tried to erase her anger that was all in the past he wasn't like that anymore, maybe he was now more sulking but he sure has done a lot of progress that he's moving on with his life.
They entered the building taking the stairs heading to their homeroom classroom. In the hallway they spotted a familiar student who held a book in her hand obviously she was reading it. Takashi smiled spotting at his childhood friend since they were in the second grade Takagi Saya. The pink haired girl with two pony tails was looking focused on her reading making her way to her classroom. Komuro has always known her as a very smart girl she was officially the smartest in their class and the student with the highest grades since she was in his class. Maybe there wasn't anyone with such a high I.Q in the school like her making her very exceptional not to mention she was the daughter of one of Tokonosus wealthiest and most notorious man in the country Don Souichiro Takagi. The young Takagi gazed at the incoming group gazing at them she highly didn't looked interested but that was all part of her unfriendly attitude.
"Hey Takagi" greeted Takashi.
"Hope you study for today's test" the pink haired teen chose to bring the topic instead of a greeting to her childhood friend.
"There's a test today?" Komuro tried not to panic.
"Relax Takagi is only assuming we have a test today" Akeshi assured the teen.
"We might, we do have enough material for one" replied the pink haired girl.
"I have studied but I'm not expecting one today."
"We can only find out by entering the classroom" said Hisashi.
"Yeah let's start the torture session" Akeshi jokingly added while giving Takashi a slight jab on the side and he chuckle in return.
"Definitely" agreed the teen.
"Hey Takagi-san, I was wondering if you would like to-"
"Get lost" the pink haired teen frowned at Morita trying to ask her out, she could care less.
"Shut down and rejected again!" he cried comical tears before leaving the group.
"I'll see you later Komuro" he left while sulking.
"You know Takagi you should give Morita a chance."
"As if!" she replied rudely.
(Scene chance)
It was just another day in school for Hirano Kohta as he walked the halls of the second floor building. The chubby teen was looking like his normal quite self he was hoping that neither of the boys who bully him will mess with him today. Almost every day he will get picked by bullies because of his weight or appearance since he looked like a nerd. He cleaned his glasses for a moment with a handkerchief putting them on he already wanted for this to end so he can go home. Nothing much to say about how he felt about the school since he was in his second year only that he hated bullies and that he didn't had many friends. Sadly for him it was going to be one of those days he wished he could stay at his house and don't bother coming to school. The teen made a silent gulp sound as he spotted four male teens waiting for him he recognized them. They were part of Saito's gang they were among the ones who bully him the most. Hirano tried to pretend like he didn't saw them and resumed to walk towards his classroom.
"Hey, where do you think you're going Hirano? It's rude to ignore" friends"" mocked Saito with a grin.
"Saito-san, please I don't want to be late for my first period. Would you please let me pass?" the teen tried not to sound afraid but he failed.
"What's the rush buddy? First period will not start for ten minutes."
"I like to be punctual" it was his only reason.
"Sounding like a true fucking nerd" mocked one of the group members.
"Come on Hirano live a little would ya, don't be so fucking sissy. Let's see how much money you have on you today" Saito went straight to the point.
"Don't, I need it I don't actually like the cafeteria food much."
"Eating junk food that's why you're such a fat ass" laughed another member.
"Do some charity for my cause buddy. Take all the money he has on" he commanded to the group.
"No wait-"he gasped as the three teen rudely went for his pockets taking the money.
"Not bad, were you planning to eat an all you can eat buffet?" Saito laughed along with the group.
"It's not fair" muttered Hirano.
"Maybe you should learn not to bring money to school stupid!" replied another member.
"Well, we have the fat ass's money. You know what happens next right buddy?" Saito gave a grin along with the grin.
"I do…." Kohta tried not to cry.
"Time for your daily dose of knuckle sandwiches" he cracked his knuckles.
"No, not again damn it" he mentally growled.
"Fellas fellas can we all get along?"
Hirano smiled recognizing the voice. Saito's gang turned to see another teen looking like he was seventeen with spiky dark chocolate hair with emerald eyes obviously wearing the male's school uniform. He was holding his book bag on his left shoulder and he kept his smiled as he walked over next to the chubby teen.
"What the fuck do you want Hiromatsu?" Saito glared at him.
"Don't you think four against one is highly unfair?"
"Why the hell should it matter to you?" said a gang member.
"It does matter to me. You see he's my friend and I don't like when he's picked up by pushovers like you."
"You better watch your mouth Hiromatsu. Another comment like that you will be digging your grave."
"Digging my grave really Saito? Can you come up with something more original like I'll smash your brain and feed them to my dog or something like that?"
"That's some funny shit I would like to give it a try. Now get the fuck out of here and let me beat the shit out of that fat ass."
"His name is Hirano Kohta you should learn to memorize it. Or maybe you're not smart enough to memorize anything."
"Shut the fuck up or I'll beat the living shit out of you instead!" glared the gang leader.
"That sounds like a serious threat. This is the part when I ask" I'd like to see you try"."
The teen with last name Hiromatsu didn't let Saito act as he quickly drew from his book bag and egg and threw it on his face. He picked three more hitting the members of his group. Kohta gave a big grin of satisfaction watching their faces filled with the shattered egg revenge were truly sweet, but not in their case.
"Son of a bitch that's it Hiromatsu you're dead! Get him!"
"Run Kohta!"
"I can't run!"
The chubby teen did as told and started running with his friend. He hated such because of his weight making difficult for him to run or to keep up with the teen that is thinner and can run faster than him. Hiromatsu yelled at him urging him to hurry up he could see Saito and his group running after them. They took a turn in the hallway passing the janitor who was mopping the floor he angrily yelled at them for running in the school. He got madder when Hiromatsu kicked the bucket of water he was using to clean the floor releasing all the water from it. When Saito and the rest of his gang passed through the area they ended up slipping hitting the floor hard, obviously because they were running too. The fall was nasty and the only thing they heard was the yelling and cursing from the janitor. Both teens reached further into the halls getting away from the group of bullies. Hiromatsu was gazing from a corner while Hirano was panting so much from all the running been overweight has always had a disadvantage when it comes to running.
"Looks like we lost them they probably took a nasty fall so I doubt they'll be going after you any time soon."
"That's…Great" he was still panting.
Kohta while panting gave a smile at the teen that helped him from been beat up. He has met him during his freshmen year and pretty much became the one who will defend him against the bullies. He would have it worse if it wasn't for him. Hiromatsu Judeeru has become his only friend since he started at Fujimi. At least been school wasn't so bad if only he could meet more people like him then he followed remembering what he did to the bullies. Seeing Saito getting hit by an egg was hilarious he had it coming with his gang once his panting was slowly leaving his system, he started laughing. Too bad no one else saw it if the halls were filled with students they would have been laughing so hard. Saito would have become the laughing stocker of the entire school it was good to dream.
"That was fucking awesome Judeeru."
"It's a shame I used those eggs. I was originally planning to use them for a prank I'm doing later."
"A prank on whom….?"
"You know Yoshino Usui?"
"The peeper?" the chubby teen heard of him since he was popular as a big time pervert.
"That's right. I caught him peeping at the girl's showers again. I was planning to throw those eggs at him and also" he grinned taking a piece of paper with some tape on the back.
"Stick this on his back."
Kohta had to laughed at the paper it said" Hi I'm Yoshino peeper kick me if you hate perverts".
"He was going to get in serious trouble with this on his back."
"He had it coming for not controlling his hormones. Anyway how're you feeling."
"Fine thanks to you though Saito has my money I will live with it. I will have to eat the food of the cafeteria."
"Sorry I couldn't do anything about that bud."
"Better my money than getting beat up."
"You're okay that's what matters. So Kohta bud, do you have the letter?"
"The letter?" the chubby teen has suddenly turned red.
"You do remember what to do right?"
"I do. But I don't think I'll be able to go through with this."
"All you have to do is make sure she isn't looking. And quickly you put the letter inside her book bag."
"But to give a confession letter to Takagi-san" he blushed again he has always the pink haired girl from his class.
"It's all right bud remember that I helped you write it. I was the one that made you say what you're thinking and express those thoughts writing them into that piece of paper."
"But what if she doesn't like it and gets angry?" he gulped he knew the Takagi was scary whenever she gets upset.
"Trust me she won't. A smart girl like her reads a letter like this one she will like it but she won't show it."
"Then how I'm going to know if she like it?"
"In due time bud, in due time…."
"I'm sorry Judeeru but I can't. I can't do this" Hirano took the letter from his bag and handed to the teen.
"But Kohta you-"
"I just can't go through with getting rejected. It's enough I have to put it with all the bullies."
"I told you she's not going to reject you man. You have to calm down and stay positive-"
"I have to go Judeeru I don't want to be late for class" the chubby teen waved at him as he left.
"Kohta why do you always have to quit at the last minute?" he grinned holding the letter.
"But maybe this makes things even better."
Hiromatsu opened the letter and checked it once again. After he gave a nod of approval of its content he went to the last paragraph where it says" You secret admirer". He kept his grin taking a pencil and used the eraser to erase that. Afterwards he wrote the name" Hirano Kohta" he smiled at his act.
"You'll thank me someday buddy. Now to deliver this letter to that Takagi girl…."
(Scene change)
(Location: classroom class 3A)
Busujima Saeko stood seated on her desk waiting for the teacher to arrive. Her book and pencil were already out she was ready to start the class. Aside from being a very skilled in kendo and the captain of the club as well as its president, she was also a very responsible student. Just a regular day for the purple haired girl everyone was talking in the classroom while some of the boys of the senior class were giving her glances. She was aware they all thought considered her attractive in fact a lot of the males from the school saw her that way, yet neither of them would bother to try hitting on her or ask her out. Though she was quite the competitor and a quiet person she was still a regular eighteen year old. If the chances present her to find a boy she likes she would give it a try but that doesn't seem to be the case. Maybe the truth was that she already found someone who might be" the one" as they claimed. The thought has given her a small smile she slowly turned her gaze to one of the windows.
Her thoughts were erased as the sound of the door sliding open turned her attention. Hoping to see the teacher it was another student the sight has brought a smile to the kendo mistress. It was a boy looking the same age as her with straight jet black hair and purple eyes somehow wearing the boys' school uniform made him look attractive more than any of the rest of the boys of this school. She knew him very well in fact she will never forget his name for as long as she lives she thought of his name with the same smile. Anagawa Kenji like her he was also very skilled in kendo but he wasn't an ally of hers of the sort the reason she held a high level of respect for him, because he was her rival as claimed by the Anagawa. The Busujima stood in thought remembering when she fought him back at the regional kendo championships in Kyoto a year ago. She was of course representing Fujimi and Tokonosu while Kenji was part of Shurinan high school representing Kyoto. Ironic that it was the final and she faced him as part of the final match. The winner will represent Japan in the national championships.
Both competitors clashed and gave a hundred percent without holding back. Saeko could still feel the sweat hitting her body and the adrenaline she felt back then. Kenji has proven to be one tough opponent as far as she has known he was the one who has pushed her to the limit of her abilities. No other opponent she has ever faced before will make her give everything she has and no one has actually made her so tire from one kendo match. Now that she was thinking about such battle that match against the Anagawa lasted almost an hour and a half, probably the longest of any kendo match. In the end she has proven to be the better player and she defeated him marking the three points necessary to win the match. Another smile spread her lips how happy her team went to the nationals and remembering when the young teen saluted her acknowledging her as the better fighter. But there was one thing she was looking forward to from him, clearly remembering his words from that day.
"I do hope we can meet again and have a rematch. I'll be looking forward to it."
"Likewise Anagawa-san I hope we can meet again, I wish to fight you again."
"Indeed I am still looking forward to our rematch" she watched the teen getting seated next to her it was his official seat.
It seems lady luck was smiling at her after all. After the regional champion chip against Shurinan she thought day and night hoping to meet Kenji again hoping to fight him again and though it seemed it was impossible since he lives all the way in Kyoto and that maybe she will never have the privilege to have that rematch. She was pretty much wrong and her prayers were answered last semester as the Anagawa transferred to Fujimi and surprised he was assigned to her senior class. He clearly explained to her the reason he transferred here because his parents moved from Kyoto and they were currently living in Tokonosu, she wouldn't want it any other way. Fujimi was the closest school to where he was living so it was a good justification to be in this school. Just like her Kenji was pleased to be in the same school and class as the Busujima because both knew their rematch was at hand. And even if that was last semester they still haven't fought especially when the Anagawa was now a member of her kendo team.
"Morning Anagawa-san" she greeted with a smile.
"Morning Busujima-san" he gave a nod turning to her.
"Apologies for arriving a bit late I was at the library. There was a book I needed to borrow for our physics test."
"No need to apologize we're both on time" the purple haired girl saw the teacher finally entering the classroom.
Both stood quiet along with the rest of the class as the teacher got to his desk and started calling everyone. In the meantime Kenji has taken his book and pencil as he noticed Saeko was staring at him. Their eyes met and it felt like they could read each other's minds they were demanding for a rematch. Maybe they can finally plan something out since today they had kendo practice with the team after school. They have seemed to wait long enough for this match and they didn't care about the glory, this match will be even better since nothing's on the line only their pride as kendo fighters. Finally they turned their gaze away from the other and focused on the teacher going back to pay attention to the class that started. They made a mental note for today after school ends to have their rematch during practice. Today was going to be an interesting day after all.
(Time skip)
During lunch hour Judeeru arrived at the class where Kohta attends. He grinned when the classroom was empty the perfect moment to make his move was right now. The teen was holding the letter Hirano wrote with his help and walked over spotting the seat where Saya sits. Even if he wasn't from this classroom he passed it a few times and has memorized the exact seat where the pink haired girl sits. He spotted her book bag and swiftly he opened the zipper putting the letter inside. Once his job was complete he zipped it back close and like a cat burglar, he tiptoed out of the classroom. Turning both ways in the hallway making sure nobody has seen him he walked looking calm his job was done. He kept on grinning because he has done his friend a great favor with the girl he likes. Soon he will see the results from the letter when he sees the chubby teen holding hands with the pink haired teen.
"Now the only thing left to do is wait that girl Takagi is going to get a surprise when she looks inside her bag."
(Time skip)
As everyone from class 2C has gotten seated starting their fifth period after lunch the teacher of their fifth period class entered the room. She was quick to call everyone's name and started writing material for the next test everyone has taken their note books writing her material. Saya opened her book bag picking up her note book and raised an eyebrow spotting an envelope with her name writing on it. It got her curiosity realizing immediately someone has put the letter in her bag when she was absence during lunch. Opening it the Takagi unfolded the piece of paper she started reading the contents of the letter. Kohta was quietly writing in his note book trying to study the new material the teacher was giving before he took a short glance at Saya, he tried not to gasped when the girl was staring at him. This was probably the first time she was looking at him and that their eyes met. He noticed her expression she looked to be annoyed, then she gave a frown her eyes were only on him and he wasn't dreaming.
"W-why is Takagi-san staring at me?"
Then his eyes widened in shock and terror when he spotted she was holding a piece of paper and his intuition was telling something bad about that piece of paper. For a moment it seemed time has stopped as both teens were staring at each other, their eyes locked. The pink haired teen kept her annoyed expression with a frown, yet her yellow eyes were showing any less hint of anger or annoyance. His mind was sending him so many messages that it was getting hard to catch up with any of them. It was impossible that piece of paper couldn't be what he was thinking no he made it clear he wasn't going to hand the letter to her in fact he gave it to Judeeru. So it was impossible for him to the one to have given that letter to the Takagi. His eyes widened again realizing the truth how that letter must have gotten to the teen's book bag when obviously he had nothing to do about it. Only one person came to his mind.
"No he couldn't have. Judeeru couldn't have put the letter in her bag. What other reason could there be? She's holding that piece of paper and she's staring at me like she's angry. Damn it I knew this was a bad idea, she'll probably yell at me and I will get rejected. It's over this is the last thing I need, getting heartbroken by the girl I like."
His thoughts were interrupted when Saya finally turned her gaze away from him. Expecting she was going to destroy the confession letter he wrote for her and shred it to tiny little pieces, it didn't happen. Instead the pink haired teen only folded the paper and put it back on the envelope it surprised him even more when she put the letter back in her book bag. The chubby teen stood stunned completely confused no idea what could this mean? Her expression could have told him she didn't like the contents of the letter. But if that was the case then why she put it back in her bag, there was no logical explanation. If she didn't like it she could have destroyed it and shred it to pieces he was starting to have second thoughts that maybe giving her that letter was the right thing to do. The only way to find out is to talk to the Takagi but that will be impossible since he didn't have the guts to actually speak to her about the letter. Hirano mentally sighed feeling like he was back to square one he still needed to make a move.
"At least she knows how I feel. I really don't want her to reject me…."
(Time skip)
Everyone was leaving the building after they ended another day of school. Takashi, Akeshi, Rei, Hisashi were walking together after looking relief to have survive today. They did have a couple of quizzes and tests but nothing they were able to handle. Saya already left ahead since her mother came to pick her up in a limousine the Takagi didn't like the special treatment especially when she was in school. She will always get the glances from the many students after all she was the daughter of one of Tokonosu's wealthiest and most powerful man. They weren't feeling returning to their homes after an exhausting day in school they thought they should take a break to relax. Takashi tried to ignore the way the Miyamoto was holding his best friend's hand it reminded him back when they were dating. Akeshi noticed and her eyes softened looks like old wounds remain and are the hardest to get rid of. She stood in deep thought if there was a way to help him erased the pain.
"So who wants to go to the mall?" asked Akeshi.
"We do have some other plans" replied Hisashi.
"Like what, studying?" Takashi gave a smirk.
"Not exactly" he gave a chuckle.
"We already have plans to go somewhere else" Rei gave a smile feeling like spending some time alone with her boyfriend.
"It's okay we understand" Akeshi knew they wanted to spend some time alone as a couple she gave a quick glance at Komuro who looked in thought.
"Guess we'll see you tomorrow" said the Miyamoto smiling at both teens.
"Same hour same place" Igou smiled as he took Rei's hand and left the two.
"Yeah, bye…."
"Are you sulking?" asked the rocker girl.
"Hmm…No I'm okay. You and Takagi have told me dozens of times that I have to get over it."
"At least I told you in a nice way compared to Saya" she gave a smirk.
"Definitely" he laughed remembering how mean the Takagi acted with him when it came to his break up with the Miyamoto.
"But you're feeling better right?" she started walking with him.
"I am thanks to you and everyone who has supported me. It'll pass…."
"I hope…." His eyes drafted into the past on that day when they were in kinder garden.
"Takashi someday we're going to get marry."
Really for real….?"
"Cross my heart" the young Rei used her pinky finger.
"And hope to die" he finished with a smile.
"Cross my heart and hope to die, yeah right nothing but bullshit.
"It was such a stupid promise."
"Hm….?" Akeshi turned to him never taking her eyes of him.
"So childish but what the hell we were kids what can you expect? It was worse that I was more stupid to believe it, to believe in her words. Sometimes words mean nothing, I should've known I-"
He groaned feeling a jab on his shoulder he turned to see the teen girl giving him a frown.
"I thought you said you weren't going to sulk."
"I'm not I just thought of that promise. Back then it was filled with hope but now it feels so empty. It wasn't worth even mentioning promises aren't meant to be broken right?"
"Sometimes they are. But let me ask you this Komuro, what good will it be to think about it?"
"Nothing good the thought is there and it stays in my head and I can't shake it off. It's the same when you keep thinking that you failed a test and you know you're right. You will never stop thinking about it until you see the results."
"I studied for the math test" she frowned believing he was messing with her.
"I'm not saying you didn't" Komuro couldn't hide his grin.
"You should speak for yourself. You looked mighty nervous when the teacher said" close your books it's time for the surprise test"" she smirked.
"And what a surprise it was" Komuro gave a sigh.
"Getting cold feet aren't you?"
"I studied but giving surprise test will give anyone a freaking heart attack."
"You mean to the ones who didn't studied?" she kept her smirk.
"Hmm" Takashi's eyes widened.
"I did study!"
"I'm not saying you didn't" she shrugged her shoulders.
"But it's written all over your face" he felt his cheeks heat up.
"Stop been paranoid Komuro I've never seen you as a slacker you're smart. Maybe not in the same league as Saya, but at least a little above the retarded level."
"Are you saying I'm stupid?" he sweat dropped.
"No I only said you're a little above the retarded level."
"So I'm a little retarded."
"Lighten up don't take me too serious" she stuck her tongue at him.
"If I'm a little retarded the same goes to you for hanging with me" he countered.
She stood in thought before laughing.
"I guess we can both consider a little above retarded. So did my magic worked on your sulking?"
"Who's sulking?" he smiled feeling normal and no longer thinking about the promise.
"I did it again!" she raised her fist in triumph.
"Aren't you going to wait for your brother?" Takashi expected to meet him since he hasn't yet he only knew her older brother was a senior and very good in kendo.
"Nah, he has kendo practice after school. You know he has a passion for it."
(Scene change)
Rei kept on holding Hisashi's hand in deep thought the couple has been quiet since they parted with Takashi and Akeshi. The walked the streets of the district with a silent pace maybe there was nothing to talk about or maybe neither of them couldn't think of a topic to bring for discussion. At least she had her reasons for not saying a word because what was bothering was her ex-boyfriend. She thought she did the right thing breaking up with him back then, but now she didn't know. It was impossible for her to hold any feelings for Komuro but how could she considered going back to him when he never understood her that much. Sure he was nice and he always thought about others before himself but it didn't worked simply because Takashi didn't took their relationship so seriously. After everything they've been through it felt like it wasn't right to be together there was even a time she wanted to be intimate with him but the teen refused. Komuro didn't want to take it to the next level with her increasing her doubts of his feelings for her. She ended their relationship and yet she felt like she was regretting her decision.
"What do you want?"
"What do I want….?" Her hazel eyes were so focused thinking about the question.
"Rei…?"
"….."
"Rei…?" Hisashi called her again concerned.
"Hm, oh…What is it Hisashi?" she snapped back to reality.
"You okay? You just spaced out for a moment."
"I'm okay sorry about that. I was lost in thought."
"About what….?"
"It's a little complicated" she admitted expecting he won't be able to know the answer to her dilemma.
"Is it about" that letter"?"
"The letter….?" Her eyes widened slightly now her thoughts were now on such.
How can she ever forget about that since it wasn't that long since then it happened a few months ago? She got a letter in her locker and to her surprise it was a love letter it wasn't just any type of letter. Even if this was the first time she has gotten a love letter from a "secret admirer" it was the most beautiful letter she has ever read. The contents of the letter blew her away and have touched her heart and soul. She was so captivated by it that she memorized every single word, phrase and paragraph what got her attention the most that the letter kept repeating the question she asked herself" what do you want?". Now she knew from the hand writing it wasn't Takashi and it wasn't Hisashi either she couldn't recognized it but whoever wrote it, she thought he was the most amazing and sweetest person ever. Unfortunately she didn't have time to find out the identity of her" secret admirer" with the situation between her and her ex-boyfriend.
"It's not about the letter Hisashi I'm all right. I was thinking about the busy schedule we had in school and upcoming tests."
"We do have quite some heading our way and special assignments too" for a moment Igou didn't seemed to believe her suspecting it was something else.
"It has been a busy year" she replied with a smile.
"It sure has."
"I'll say it's just not school work. Been held back a year because of Shido, breaking up with Takashi, my feelings for Hisashi and now that letter. It's so much and I don't know if I can handle all of this…."
"So where would you like to go?"
"Um well…." She snapped back turning to her boyfriend.
"I heard the hill near the park has a great view."
"Sure, that will be great."
"Damn it! Get the hell of me!"
"Did you hear that?" the Miyamoto stood alarmed.
"Sounds like it came from the end of the street."
Both ran heading to the location of the voice. They heard grunting sounds and the sound of fists colliding with skin. Now they got worried somebody was been assaulted and judging from the many fists they heard there were more than one attacker. A few minutes later they arrived at a parking lot that belonged to a small business of a sushi restaurant both teens gasped at the sight. Four male teenagers wearing the Fujimi high school uniform and they were able to recognized one of them as Saito one of the school's bullies their eyes went to the person they were beating up. It was another teen from their school and both reacted like they have seen him before even if his face had some bruises and blood from the beating he was receiving. Hisashi glared at the bullies he hated to see this unwanted behavior especially when they were students from his own school. He was going to put an end to this he hated bullying.
"Wait here Rei" he walked over to the group who were still holding the teen.
"That's enough Saito let him go!"
"Beat it Igou this has nothing to do with you!"
"Are we going to do this the easy way or the hard way?"
"I mean it Igou get the fuck out of here or you want to end up like Hiromatsu here?"
"Hiromatsu….?" Hisashi blinked hearing his last name.
"I knew I've seen him before. He's that prankster from school" thought the Miyamoto.
"Saito either you let him go and walk away or I will get serious" he gave the group a glare.
"You asked for it get him!" he ordered his gang.
One of the boys launched a fist only for Hisashi to block it easily and countered with a high kick. Another attack launching a fist but Igou blocked and countered again sending him to the ground with the other teenager. The third member got an uppercut breaking his nose from the force while Saito was glaring at him. He was truly stupid to have forgotten that the teen before him is a black belt in karate and a sklled martial artist. The group leader was really scared no way was he going to fight an experienced fighter he knew better than that or when to know you don't stand a chance. He let go of the beaten up Hiromatsu and left running with his gang following him still feeling the pain of Hisashi's attacks. Hiromatsu was still feeling the painful blows from cowardly bastard and his posse for being an asshole he can sure hit. Of course if he was having help from his monkey circus he would've never outnumbered him and he would have given the gang leader a run for his money. As he was trying to get up he noticed someone was next to him.
"Hey, you okay?"
Judeeru had to blush gazing at the beautiful face of Rei Miyamoto. This was the first time she has been this close to him it was amazing now he didn't regretted if he got beat up by Saito. If he gets the chances to be this close to the Miyamoto he didn't care how much he was hurting from the beating. The teen girl was truly attractive in his eyes, her hair, her eyes, her face, her curvy body even her knee socks made her looked sexy. It became an intoxicating sight when he could even smell her perfume though it wasn't a strong scent it was still enough to fuel his hormones. He prayed not to gaze at her chest that will be the last draw but he kept looking at her face, she was gazing at him looking concerned. Too bad for him the moment was cut short as Hisashi approached him, he helped him get back to his feet as he gazed over at his savior.
"You okay?"
"Yeah no biggie I'll live heh heh" he smiled happily.
"You're Hiromatsu Judeeru from class 2A" said Igou.
"That's me don't wear it out" he gave a short laugh while Rei had to rolled her eyes at his happy attitude.
"Why Saito was beating you up?"
"Did you pull a prank on him?" the Miyamoto gave him a frown it will make sense why he was beating on him.
"Um…Heh kind of I assaulted him and his group with an egg barrage."
"You threw eggs at him" the black belt teen couldn't help but laughed.
"Hisashi it's not funny!" Rei scolded her boyfriend for laughing at something so immature.
"Sorry…."
"I wasn't originally planning to do that to him, but I didn't have a choice. He was about to beat up a close friend of mine and I wasn't going to let that happen."
"That's really sweet I guess, for a prankster" the Miyamoto gave a soft smile of approval.
"Always ready to help your friends. That reminds me of Takashi" he smiled turning to his girlfriend and she gave a nod.
"Thanks for the help Igou-san and Miyamoto-san" Hiromatsu gave them a bow.
"Hold it! Don't you think you should have your injuries checked out?" asked the teen girl.
"Nah it's okay this is nothing…."
"Are you sure? We're not that far from the school. I'm sure nurse Marikawa is still in her office."
"It's okay really. All I need are some bandages and alcohol I will be good as new."
"If you say so" Hisashi thought he needed some medical help.
Rei went to him giving the teen a serious expression while he tried not to blush at the close proximity.
"Just stay out of trouble and no more pranks. What kind of prankster would be dumb enough to play a prank on a bully like Saito?"
"That will be me" Judeeru gave a cheeky grin.
"Come on Rei let's go" Igou called her as the couple started leaving.
"Bye Hiromatsu see you tomorrow" said the black belt teen.
"Yeah see you tomorrow!" he shouted waving at them before he groaned feeling the pain in his body.
"Ouch that was smart…."
His emerald eyes were on the retreating couple, but mainly they were on the Miyamoto. He was surprised when the girl has turned her head and was looking back at him. For a short moment their eyes met briefly it didn't lasted for ten seconds as she turned back to gazed the other way. Hiromatsu stood in deep thought he remembered reading from a book about the nature and behavior of women. It was amusing to think he actually read a book like that but there was one part that brought his attention. According to the book a woman who gazed at a man when she's leaving shows signs that she's interested in him whether it's physical or emotional attraction. Maybe he had some luck after all as a small grin formed on his lips he probably had a shot at Miyamoto Rei who used to be together with Komuro Takashi and now she's together with her ex's best friend. Those chances were very slim that he might have some luck in pulling it off he shook his head and by now, the couple was already out of sight.
"Get over it man" he gave a sigh.
(Scene change)
(Location: Gym Fujimi Academy)
The members of the kendo club have arrived and they were already doing some basic training as part of their program. Every day after school they will gather to practice their moves in the martial sport of swordsmanship. The group gathered in a line practicing swings with their shinai with the goal to increase the speed of their swing, the faster it becomes the stronger it will become. Suddenly they saw their captain heading their way along with another member of the club. They immediately stopped their training knowing exactly what was about to take place right now their eyes were on the two members arriving at the center. Both Saeko and Kenjo we're wearing the kendo armor ready to finally have their rematch from the regional champion chips it was something both teens have been looking forward for a while. It wasn't long before the other members started cheering some to their captain others to her rival. Both had to give a grin even if they were doing this to show which one was stronger another reason was to give their audience a captivating show.
"Isn't it awesome?! Busujima-sempai and Anagawa-dono are going to duke it out!"
"You can do it sempai!"
"Anagawa-dono we believe in you!" shouted some of the girls blushing.
"Looks like your fan club is in high spirits" Saeko smiled gazing at her opponent.
"I'm in high spirits as well. For today I will finally defeat you Busujima-san."
"Fight me with everything you have and I shall do the same."
"That is clearly my intention."
"This will be a regular match! Whoever scores three points wins!" said one of the members acting as a referee he was even holding both flags.
Both went on their stance waiting for the call that will start their long awaited rematch.
"Begin!"
They charged clashing their shinai but it didn't last as Kenji went with a quick attack on Saeko's right side of her waist. The Busujima managed to block the attack but she was shocked at the speed of such she could've sworn they were probably faster than her own attacks. She blocked more attacks and went focus on countering yet the Anagawa wasn't giving her the privilege of attacking. Gazing into his eyes there was nothing but complete concentration to him this was a match that meant everything to him. The purple haired teen went for a quick attack focusing all her strength on her shinai she concentrated in making the first point going straight at her rival's chest. She thrust forward expecting to make the hit she was shocked Kenji has managed to avoid her attack her blue eyes widened when he countered attacking her right shoulder making contact.
"Point for Anagawa-dono!" the teen referee raised a flag.
"My mind is focused it is the key to victory" he kept his eyes on the Busujima.
"Just as I thought he has gotten better since our last match" she smiled in respect.
They charged again and this time it was a more violent approach than their last bout. Saeko was determined not to underestimate her opponent especially one who has pushed her skills to the limit once and will make sure not to make the same mistake. Kenji was in awe at the sudden changed in the atmosphere and his opponent he was aware she was ever serious after showing his improvement in his skills. Just like that he blocked her attacks but she has gotten faster than before even if he kept focused on every single of her movements. He tried attacking and only ended up blocking instead in awe at how aggressive her attacks have become behind her blue eyes there was so much determination and some enjoyment. The Anagawa had to actually take a step back from all of her attacks while the kendo club stood captivated at the performance both teens were showing. He gasped the Busujima attacked his chest her shinai made contact with his armor.
"Point for Busujima-sempai!"
"I'm underestimating her she's truly skilled" Kenji was starting to pant.
"I'm ready for you Anagawa-san" the Busujima was in the same boat panting.
Both teens went at it again and this time both were in the same speed of attacks. It has turn as they were fighting a duel to the death like a battle of two skilled swordsmen during the Edo revolution war. It became hard for any of the members of the club to actually keep an eye on their movements since both were pretty quick to notice. Eventually Saeko made another point hitting right shoulder but Kenji has countered attacking her stomach the kendo member acting as referee announced both points from the competitors. It has eventually come down to this where both needed one more point to win the match. Their eyes met wanting to read the other's incoming move the decisive blow was at hand and they stood still until making their move. The audience has stayed in complete silence since the match started no more cheering because they were all in awe to most of them present it felt like they were seeing a flashback of their match at the regional champion chip, only difference it was more intense.
"He's open!"
"She's open!"
"Now!" both shouted charging as they saw the moment each has seemed they were open for an attack.
Their attacks collided as both of their shinai has made contact with the other. Saeko's bamboo sword hit Kenji's right shoulder for the second time and the Anagawa's bamboo weapon hit the Busujima's left arm. Both the referee and the audience blinked in astonishment that for the first time in kendo both opponents made a point simultaneously. The teen decided to raise both flags approving of their attacks a success while both teens stood panting gazing at each other. Just as they expected this match was truly one that has pushed their skills to the limit. It became even better than their last one they lowered their shinai as everyone was now cheering loudly. They removed their men smiling at each other and the rest else surrounded them.
"I suppose it's a draw."
"Indeed though I have proven I'm not the same opponent you faced at the regionals."
"You are indeed a worthy opponent Anagawa-san" she extended her hand for a handshake.
"As you are as well Busujima-san" he took her hand in mutual respect while they were still cheering.
"I hope you all enjoyed the show. Now you will all resume your training, I don't want any of you to get rusted in your skills."
"Yes sempai!" they went back to their practice before they showed up for their rematch.
"Thank you for the match" said the Anagawa.
"I should be thank you."
"Just so you know I wasn't holding back. I hope we can get that detail clear."
"Me neither I was fighting you with everything I had" she kept her smile.
"I do believe we have earned a break."
"I do believe you're right" Saeko turned back to her team.
(Scene change)
(Location: Arcade Taiei Shopping Town city district)
Takashi and Akeshi were having fun enjoying playing one of their favorite games from the area. It was a classic 2D side scrolling run and shoot game tittle" Metal Slug X" which it had a popularity in Japan. It was obviously a two player game and they were quite excited smashing the buttons and pulling the joystick in all direction. Komuro has chosen his soldier character Marco while the young Anagawa picked Fio and they were currently playing in the third mission of the game the train stage. The expression of their faces clearly said they were having a lot of fun playing the shooting game. It was even better when they threw grenades and fire bomb at the enemy soldiers. All hell broke loose when Akeshi picked up the flame gun and started burning soldiers like there's no tomorrow while Takashi was enjoying killing them with the most common gun of the game the heavy machine gun. Playing a classic for both teens it will never get old.
"I love this game."
"Join the club."
"I have always been a fan of the Metal Slug series ever since I played the first game. I remember playing it with Hisashi over and over again" Komuro gave a smile.
"It's a classic but I like part 2 and this remake of course because it was about time they added some ladies. Girls can kick ass too you know."
"I know that, can you even imagine us doing the same thing in the game?"
"The two of us shooting stupid ass soldiers it will be different with me. I'll be using my bow and arrows but it will be something even better than lame soldiers."
"Like what?" asked Komuro.
"Zombies" Akeshi gave a smirk.
"Zombies hah! Come on that's too unrealistic. They don't exist I'll stick with comical soldiers."
"But comical soldiers like the ones in the game don't exist either" the teen girl gave him a quick glance.
"I said imagine right?"
"Oh got stone baby!"
"Stone them to death!"
"Hell yeah!"
They resumed playing until reaching the part where they picked the armored vehicles. Takashi chose the Slug flyer and Akeshi the Slug noid mech eventually they were facing the boss of the stage. Together they were able to defeat the giant machine since it was one of the easiest bosses in the game. After they were done they decided to leave the arcade and grab something to eat. They went to the nearest place which it was a small restaurant that specializes in dango. Komuro chose a rice ball not feeling that hungry while Akeshi has ordered some dango feeling like having a sweet tooth. It became quiet while they were eating as the male teen stood in thought his eyes were no longer focused on the food. The young Anagawa seemed to have noticed staring at his expression it could only mean he was thinking about the past and mainly the break up with Rei it was still haunting him. She wished this was easier said than done to forget then again she didn't know since she has never been in a relationship before.
"Are you sulking again?"
"What sulking? No. I haven't been sulking since we arrived at school."
"You sure….? Because I wouldn't like it if you lie to me."
"I'm not lying."
"Okay fine, then what's bothering you?" she turned to him taking a bite from her dango.
"Nothing's wrong" he only saw her frowning at him she wasn't buying it.
"Fine it's Rei but it's not what you think. Ever since the breakup I feel like it hasn't been the same."
"No you think? She broke up with you, were you expecting that things were going to stay the same."
"That's not it. Even if I wanted to be apart from her and Hisashi because I needed space I don't want to lose their friendship. I've know them since I was little but with acting so distant towards them I've been risking our friendship it's like I have damaged it. I feel like all of this is my fault."
"Komuro it's not your fault."
"Yes it is!"
"No it's not! Think about it the girl you have known and love since you were a kid breaks up with you what do you do after? It's a no brainer you will cry and sulk because it freaking hurts. That wound isn't going to heal in a day and you're not going to come to her like nothing has happened but then you find out she left you so she can hook up with your best friend. What will you do after? You will feel worse and betrayed at Hisashi, you would want to stay away from them and keep your distance because of the hurt. It's pretty normal for anyone to feel like that and they must understand your situation. They must know you didn't took this well and that your friendship is at risked because of them, not because of you!"
"…." Takashi gave a sigh taking a bite from the rice ball.
"You weren't the one who broke up with Miyamoto so the burden of the pain to carry isn't your fault. They should be the ones to fix your friendship not you, if they really care about it they should talk to you not the other way around."
"Hisashi came to me and we talked for a while a few days after he got together with Rei."
"See he does care about your friendship, but what about Miyamoto?"
"She only said she was sorry I could tell it was hard for her to talk to me. She said something if I didn't understand her than it will be best if we remain friends."
"How convenient at least she does care about having his friendship" the young Anagawa rolled her eyes.
"If they already talked to you then your friendship with them isn't at risk after all. You're just over thinking things too much because you're worried about losing their friendship."
"…." Komuro turned to her looking surprised.
"I think you're right I've been getting worry for nothing. Just because the breakup it still hurting me, doesn't mean I should give Rei the cold shoulder."
"Though you should but it's only my opinion" the young Anagawa didn't like the Miyamoto much for breaking his heart.
"You weren't getting worry for nothing Komuro. You're the kind of person who cherish his friends a lot whether it's your ex-girlfriend or ex-best friend they're still your friends."
"I understand Rei for been my ex-girlfriend but Hisashi is still my best friend not ex."
"If you say so, everything's okay then" she smiled.
"Thanks a lot Akeshi you just lifted a big weight on my shoulder" he sighed happily.
"What are you talking about? You were the one who was over worrying and over thinking things you caused that big weight on your own."
"That's why you removed it thanks."
"Enough thanking me!" she covered her face because it has turned red from the embarrassment.
"Fine it's great to have more than one best friend."
"More than one is there another friend aside from Hisashi?" blinked the rocker girl.
"Oh yeah, she's right here" Takashi's smile was unique.
Akeshi has blushed again and turned her back to him her embarrassment grew worse. She never realized her will see her as a close person to be his best friend while her heart was beating so fast. Komuro blinked at her sudden reaction and went to her a grin formed on his lips noticing her red face. He couldn't miss a chance to tease her he will be too stupid not her expression was priceless. The young Anagawa was still trying to ignore him while the butterflies were invading her stomach she cursed mentally for this happening. The teen next to her was chuckling and she only gave him a glare for making fun of her.
"Why so embarrassed Akeshi?"
"Shut up!" she friendly punched his shoulder.
"Sorry. Want to play Metal Slug again?"
"….." she was frowning while her face was still red.
"I'll choose Tarma and this time you can be Eri."
"Fine but try not to get kill too many times."
"What the-I'm good at the game!"
"You sucked at the final mission" she smirked.
"It's a hard stage cut me some slack!"
She laughed as they went back to the Arcade.
(Time skip)
(Location: Komuro residence urban district)
During the evening Takashi headed to his room and decided to play on his Playstation 3. He inserted the Call of Duty 3 game disc and of course went for online gameplay activating his headset. He chose on the menu to play team match and waited for Akeshi to log in to join him in the game he smiled spotting her gamer tag "Heavy Metal Queen" on the list where he and the rest of users were. They were on the same team and currently waiting for the rest of the users to log in before the match begins. He also noticed some weird names like "Gun Ho Otaku" and "Prank master" but he shrugged his shoulders his gamer tag was pretty common as" Destroyer". Finally the match started and the first thing he did is take cover while trying to regroup with his team, his best bet was to stick by Akeshi's side. The teen grinned seeing the action started as he performed the first kill thanks for some help from the Anagawa. So far his team was dominating the match until members were been killed like cattle he had no idea how quickly they were been taken down.
"What the fuck is going on!?"
*Our team is getting owned that's what's going on!* Akeshi's voice was heard from his headset.
"We have to counter attack now!"
*Destroyer your ass is grass!* said a new voice he didn't recognized.
"I'd like to see you-" Komuro didn't finished shocked that he has been killed by sniper fire.
"Shit these guys must be camping, cheating bastards."
*Your wide open!* said a new calmer voice.
"Damn it!" he growled he was killed again seeing the user who got him was Gun Ho Otaku.
"This guy Gun Ho Otaku is very good already has twenty kills in the first two minutes. He must be some military expert…."
*Do something you're getting beaten badly!" shouted the young Anagawa.
"I know these bastards are making me look like I suck badly at this game!"
*That's because you do suck at this game Destroyer* said the same mocking voice from before.
"Who the fuck are you!?"
*Prank Master at your service and I have you on my laser sight, time to destroy the Destroyer hah hah!*
"Not going to happen!" he shouted before he was killed yet again.
"Argh! That's it I quit!" he shouted in anger losing his patience leaving the match and returning to the main menu.
*You okay Komuro?*
"Sorry for letting you down Akeshi."
*Sheesh don't worry about it. It's only a game you think our lives are on the line for real.*
"But what if it was?" he whispered.
*You say something?*
"It's nothing I guess I'm not cut out to be a soldier eh…."
*Oh please. I understand sulking because Miyamoto left you but sulking because you lost in a video game that's just pitiful Komuro. It's just a stupid game stop worrying for nothing."
"You're right I hate when those experts are online. You think you're good in the game and when you face off with the big boys you only realized you suck bad at the game all along."
*Yeah tonight the hard hitters were ducking it out. Rookies should know better and don't bother playing online.*
"Say Akeshi you know anything about that user Gun Ho Otaku?"
*Hm…That one is one of the hard hitters I was talking about. I've heard rumors from school that he's a student from our school.*
"No fucking way he goes to Fujimi."
*I also heard Prank Master a student at Fujimi too*.
"So two of the hard hitters goes to the same school, I wonder who they are" Takashi stood in deep thought.
*Well I'm logging out its late, time to hit the sack. We have school tomorrow unfortunately.*
"Yeah unfortunately" he chuckle at her humor.
*Night Komuro.*
"Goodnight" he finally shut off his headset and ejected the game disc he followed with turning off his PS3.
Takashi walked over to his window gazing over at his neighborhood in the dark night. For some reason he didn't felt like sleeping even if the next day he had school he only looked through the window in thought. It was still bothering the breakup and maybe he was trying too hard to move on from Rei instead of thinking about the past he should focus more on the future. A smiled spread over his lips he had friends who can help him move on with his life the Miyamoto and Hisashi are already supporting him, just like Akeshi. Among them the young Anagawa was the one who has helped him a lot as a true friend because of her support he has been stable to get through the break up. She has saved him from so many days, weeks and months from depression but still he will sulk every now and then. The teen stood in his place watching over the quiet dark neighborhood with no thoughts in mind until he will feel tire.
"The night before everything ended…I stayed up late."
Act 1 Day before the DEAD End
To be continued
I feel like writing this story and make it right yeah with some OC characters that I will give them development like the canon characters. Just like my other story Revolution Deadsquad there will be kickass metal music while the action is taking place bands will be reveal in further chapters. Currently my favorite OC of this story is Akeshi I will enjoy developing her relationship with Takashi. On a side note if you have never play a single game of the awesome Metal Slug series then shame on you. Finally reviews are always welcome also following and favoring the story too. That will be all for now see you all next time.
Next time: Chaos of the DEAD
OC information:
Name-Hiromatsu Judeeru
Sex: M
Birth Date: March 8
Age: 17 (sophomore)
Height: 5'8
Weight: 170 pounds
Hair color and style: light brown and spiky
Eye color: emerald green
Skin color: average
Sexuality: straight
Hobbies: playing pranks, laughing and video games
Likes: friends, telling jokes, school, apples
Dislikes: bullies, perverts, Koichi Shido
Short terms to describe his personality: funny, wacky, happy and kind hearted
Main weapon: TBA
Secondary weapon: TBA
History-TBA
Bio-Judeeru isn't your average prankster but a bit different from the usual one. He only pulled pranks on those that really deserve getting pranked. Bullies and perverts are a prime example and he likes to pull them in the name of justice. He met Hirano Kohta during freshmen year and became good friends with the chubby teen. He can be very funny and can bring a lot of humor in the atmosphere erasing any type of tension. Kohta stated" he's a really fun guy to hang out with and a loyal friend". His loyalty towards his friends is shown when he's trying to help Kohta get together with Takagi Saya. He has helped the chubby teen write a confession letter to her showing his feelings for the pink haired teen. It is hinted that he seems to have a crush on Miyamoto Rei proven of his blushing when she checked on him after Hisashi saved him from Saito and his gang.
-Affection points (from 1 to 10 they will eventually change as the story progresses depending on the actions and choices he will make around the members). I decided to make the new addition of of affection points to make the story more interesting and make it look like it was a Japanese RPG similar to the affection process in Tales of Symphonia (those who have played the game know what I'm talking about lol. I might add or might not Takashi and the rest of the canon cast their affection charts.
Judeeru's affection chart:
Trust-
Takashi-N/A
Rei-1
Saeko-N/A
Saya-N/A
Kohta-5
Akeshi-N/A
Kenji-N/A
Shizuka-N/A
Respect-
Takashi-N/A
Rei-0
Saeko-N/A
Saya-N/A
Kohta-5
Akeshi-N/A
Kenji-N/A
Shizuka-N/A
Friendship-
Takashi-N/A
Rei-0
Saeko-N/A
Saya-N/A
Kohta-5
Akeshi-N/A
Kenji-N/A
Shizuka-N/A