When Haruhi's world shakes, anything can happen to the world we know. At least in my house nothing changes.
My sister was watching cartoons, mum was preparing a meal and dad was still at work. Just like every time I get home from school. This time I told mum I wasn't hungry and just grabbed a cup of tea with me upstairs, attempting to avoid the worried looks from my mum. I guess something in my house changes after all.
It's most certainly not me they should be worried about…
After about half an hour of desperate thinking I heard someone was at the door.
"Kyon-kun is in his room", I heard my sister say, "He isn't feeling very well today."
Gosh darn… I slapped my forehead. If it's Tanaguchi I swear I'm going to throw him out of the window. I heard footsteps and then a knock.
"Yes?" I turned around to face the door. The visitor was Koizumi…
"Konban wa, Kyon", he smiled. Groan… "If you don't mind, I'd like to have a word with you", he kept on smiling as if he was mocking me.
"Sure…" I replied sounding a bit more reluctant than would have been necessary. "Let me guess; it's about Haruhi?" I kind of talked to myself not even expecting an answer.
"Yes, pretty much. Basically about you and her. Mind if we go for a short walk? I wouldn't like your sister to spy on us the whole time", Koizumi said and gestured at the door. We heard small footsteps as someone ran downstairs.
"Sure. We'll do."
"How are you feeling?" Koizumi asked and for the first time I saw his smile fading a bit.
"I'm good. Just because I didn't eat today doesn't mean something's wrong", I groaned.
"Considering the amount of food you normally eat, I'd say you aren't feeling good. But I wonder if you know the real reason yourself."
"And you do, then?" I was feeling slightly offended by this. I'm sick and tired of your dumb riddles, Koizumi! I continued to walk in silence.
"As you already know, something must be done about Haruhi's current mood. And as Miss Asahina probably told you, Haruhi can't affect other people's feelings. In case you're wondering, your crush on her is only natural." My jaw dropped.
"Me… Haruhi…? What the heck Koizumi?!"
"Why of course. You think it isn't obvious?" He more like grinned this time. His smile never looks fake and that's one thing I hate the most about it… I wasn't ready to give up just yet but I wanted some more information.
"Okay, let's assume I have a… 'Thing'…for her, how do I know it isn't just another wish of hers?"
"Of course it's a wish of hers. My point is, she can't affect other's behaviour, feelings or thoughts. For example, if she could do that, everyone in the world or at least in our school would have already joined SOS-Dan", Koizumi explained in a calm tone.
"Wa-wait?! You're suggesting that she… Likes me?"
"Yes. That would indeed be the case since you were chosen by her. Admitting already that you like her, eh?" he teased.
"Gosh Koizumi! Not admitting!" I groaned.
"Woooah, easy Kyon. Your face is as red as Miss Asahina's hair!" I just turned away. "Whatever you say but be quick in your actions."
"Well what should I do now! And why is she that rude to me if what you say about her feelings is true? And why is she so depressed nowadays?" I just blurted that out without giving it a second thought. Geez I sounded like an impatient child... What's wrong with me?
"Confused, are we? For what I have figured out, something out of ordinary must have been happening in Haruhi's life lately. Normally she would just hide her real self behind the Haruhi you're the most familiar with. That selfish and bossy Haruhi is explained by the fact that she's afraid of showing the other side. Also, she's afraid of losing you so that's why she keeps giving you orders and bosses you around. Something has made her think about life from other's point of view and now she's realized that by acting like that to you, she only drives you further away. That's why there hasn't been any club activities lately."
A moment of silence.
"And just how exactly have you seen all that?" I finally said.
"If you would focus less to your own suffering, you'd see how she really is like. Once you've figured out your feelings, I'm sure you'll see what's the right thing to do. Me and my esper buddies just hope you're quick", he said as lightly as he would've just said 'Hi' or something. Again that trademark smile of his…
"Mm… I guess." I was beginning to feel a bit dizzy, whether it's because of all the information or the fact that I haven't eaten anything. I didn't really care anymore. We had reached my house.
"Oyasumi, Kyon. Think about what I said." It's already stuck in my mind, how could I think of anything else even if I wanted to??
"Oyasumi…" I replied and went indoors. Great, now I have a headache…