Chapter 2
Three days ago, I was just living my normal daily routine.
And then suddenly, things changed.
I found myself in this situation they called as fixed marriage. Right, it still exists nowadays.
Staring at his picture, I still couldn't believe that I was going to share my future with this guy whom I barely knew.
Regardless of that, I kept saying that I will just do my best and I will not disappoint my father.
Two days had passed since our first meeting and during that time, all I did was stay inside my hotel.
I was scheduled to meet him again later in the evening .
This gonna be our second meeting and this time, our parents would be joining to finalize the agreement.
So to say, I was just waiting for my father to call me.
While waiting, I read his profile. I was finally informed with some basic information about him.
Afternoon came, my phone suddenly rang. I answered it. On the line was my father who told me that he already arrived here in Japan and was on his way to meet Akashi's father. He also told me that Mr. Akashi's secretary will pick me up after 30 mins.
After our conversation, I dressed myself in my casual but presentable clothes before heading outside to wait.
Just in time, the car finally came as well as the secretary.
I entered inside the back seats.
The secretary who was sitting beside the driver told me that we were going to Rakuzan High first to pick up Akashi.
I didn't particularly mind though so I just nodded.
When we arrived, I glanced outside from the window to have a look and might as well search for him, until the secretary spoke, "Yanagi-san, Akashi-kun is inside the gym." She said.
I turned to eye her, bewildered. "Ah, Okay…so?" Wait, don't tell me I have to go and search for him personally…inside this school?
She nodded her head slightly. As if she read what was going on inside my mind, she explained "He wasn't informed about the meeting so we need you to tell him." she said in a calm tone.
"Uh-okay." I said before getting off of the car.
But then again, I paused my pace and gave the secretary a second look, blinking twice while thinking if it would be possible to decline this task. "Ahmm, but why me?"
She slightly smiled, "Because you are his girl."
"Girl." I repeated. Wait, what? I wanted to correct her but I realized she wasn't that wrong in some sense. Hard to explain, I wasn't sure what we were even.
In the end, I went on.
As expected of Mr. Akashi, the school where his son was attending had this prestigious vibe.
The entrance gate was way too wide compared to other schools.
The buildings were also well-built with a little touch of sky blue color. Maybe that was their theme/school color.
So much for that admiration, going back to my situation, the problem was…Where exactly is the gym?
I looked around and noticed some students staring at me with this how-did-this-outsider-enter expression.
I just sighed and decided to search around.
Fortunately, I saw someone who looks like a teacher and immediately asked him where I can find the gym.
.
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Outside, I could hear the sound caused by the dribbling. I walked forward when I saw that the sliding door was kept open.
I peeked inside. Ah, there you are.
I saw him standing as if watching the other players.
That's right. He was the captain of course.
That was only natural.
On to the second problem - how should I call him? Should I, a.) approach him and say 'we have a meeting with our parents'? b.) 'Wait them to finish before telling him that we have a meeting?' c.) 'just call his name.'
I bit my lips inside while thinking which one would be the right move.
For some reason, I was too nervous to approach him casually.
It was like if I made a wrong move, he would give me that "look" again. Just imagining it sent chills all over my body.
Maybe I should just approach him and tell him...properly...and nicely.
Letter A, that's it.
I was about to lift my foot when I suddenly heard a voice behind me. "Is there something you need?"
"Ah?!" I turned back and saw a tall guy who completely framed me with his shadow. He had a long hair which I believed was too long for a guy if I'd say, though they actually look nice to him.
Anyhow, his sudden appearance behind me was surprising.
Regardless, I rectified myself and greeted him as a respect. "Nice to meet you. I'm here for Akashi-kun."
In the end, i wasn't able to use the plan I created.
Not a bad thing anyway.
"Sei-chan? Hmm, wait here I'll call him." he said.
I bowed, "Thank you."
Ahh, he is so kind.
"Sei-chan, there's a girl here looking for you." He called him.
Akashi turned to face us.
"A girl?~ Akashi you have a girl?" someone said in a cheery manner.
Because of that, the attention of other players suddenly shifted to us.
"You're noisy Kotaro." The tall man said referring to the person who just reacted.
"By the way, you can come inside." He added with a smile while pointing his forefinger inside the gym.
I accepted the invitation and went inside directly to approach Akashi-kun.
I bowed half of my body first, "It's good to see you again Akashi-kun. I was asked to fetch you here and also, to notify you that we have a meeting with our parents tonight. " I said in one breath.
His eyes bored on mine, not uttering anything. It felt like he didn't like the idea of this sudden meeting.
Though, it wasn't really sudden. It was already planned. He wasn't just informed about it.
He averted his eyes and told me "I'm going to change, wait here."
I nodded. "Okay."
While waiting, this person who was called as Kotaro kept on spazzing around me.
"Hey. ~ Hey. ~ What are you to Akashi? ~"
Focus, I will not lose my calmness here.
"I've never seen him with a girl before, who are you? ~"
I cleared my throat before speaking.
Slightly bowing in his front, I began, "Kotaro-san, I guess? Nice to meet you. I'm Izumi Yanagi."
"Heh,~ you're so formal. ~" he said with a broad smile.
He is s so rowdy.
"So, are you Akashi's girlfriend?"
My eyes twitched upon hearing that certain word.
G-Girlfriend, you say?
"Geez, annoying, don't bother her." The tall man said. My life-saver, indeed.
Still, I decided to explain our situation to this 'Kotaro-person'.
"I'm not his girlfriend but I'll consider it as something like that but we're not romantically associated." I said clarifying the question of what I was to Akashi Seijuro.
He blinked twice, "Oh….Huh?" And judging that face, I knew he didn't get what I was trying to say.
Not blaming him though, our situation was indeed hard to understand.
On cue, Akashi appeared and interjected, "Kotaro, she's my fiancée."
That surprised me.
I didn't expect him to say that blatantly in front of other people and what did he just refer me as?…A fiancee? It seemed too easy for him to say that word. I'd be embarrassed if it was me.
I had a lot of reaction on what just happened but on the outside, I was just in my normal and calm expression while eyeing Akashi-kun.
"Izumi, let's go."
"Yes." I said before saying goodbye to his fellow players that had this expression of disbelief…surprised or maybe not at all?
I wasn't exactly sure but the way they stared at us gave me that conclusion.
On our way, he was walking two steps ahead from me. This made me look like an assistant rather than a fiancee.
We retained this distance until we both got inside the car.
No conversation happened either, just plain quietness from him, me and everyone inside the car.
Somehow, sitting beside him made me curious as to what kind of person he was.
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