Chapter two: The Next Day
Honoka still wasn't in a good mood, but she decided to act happy, and hope that no one would ask her what was wrong yesterday. She (surprisingly) woke up early and left to go to school 30 minutes earlier than what school usually starts. This surprised her family...
Honoka decided to take her time to go to school, but she also didn't want to be late. She didn't want to be lectured by Umi for being late. No one does actually... Honoka decided to got to the shrine first. She had a lot of time to spare. And plus she wanted to talk to Nozomi. A beautiful, wise, shrine maiden, and the vice-president of Otonokizawa high student council.
Honoka climbed the stair which lead her closer to shrine. She saw Nozomi wearing a shrine maiden outfit. She was holding a broom, cleaning up the shrine. Honoka also saw Eli, the PRESIDENT of student council. She had beautiful golden locks, not only that! She is also a good dancer. She knows ballet and taught μ's to be more balanced when dancing. She really helped μ's a lot!
It was no surprise that Eli was here. None at all! Honoka actually knew Eli would be here. Since her and Nozomi are best friends after all.
Eli noticed Honoka and greeted her. "Hello Honoka, what brings you here? Usually you wake up late." Honoka sad and Nozomi chuckle "Elicchi that was a little rude" Eli saw Honoka depressed and sighed "Honoka sorry. Anyways are you ok? Your eyes look a little swollen..." This made Nozomi turn around in surprise and Eli realize 'She was crying the night last night!' "Yes, I'm fine. I just came here to talk to Nozomi. I need her advise on something..." Honoka said looking away from both Nozomi and Eli, feeling a little embarrassed for opening up like that. Eli noticed this and understood. She turned around and left both Nozomi and Honoka alone, making Eli think 'I wonder if Honoka is going to open up and say what is going on. She seems to be in a better mood. But I think it's all an act.'
Nozomi and Honoka both saw Eli leave. Honoka sighed and felt a little relieved. "So Honoka, what's wrong?" Nozomi saw Honoka jump a little and looked at her shoes like they were the most interesting thing in the world. Nozomi patted Honoka's head gently. Honoka tensed up a little bit but relaxed a little bit and tears were staring to form in her eyes. Honoka hugged Nozomi and Nozomi lightly brushed Honoka's hair with her hand. Nozomi was surprised how soft Honoka's hair was. 'What ever is happening, it's affecting her pretty bad' "Now Honoka,what's wrong?" Nozomi felt Honoka hug her tighter "Well... It's just that..."
The next words that came out of Honoka's mouth left Nozomi speech less