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Story: Shotashota Love!

Title: On Black Day...


Len

I transferred to Sakurai High in late winter, although some might argue it was early spring. The new school year started a week after Valentine's Day which meant for the first time in thirteen years, I did not receive any Valentine's chocolate.

But that wasn't what I first noticed when I enrolled.

Instead, I noticed a blonde girl looking at the lists of classes quietly in the cold air while others surrounded me. There was something to her that was silent, yet striking.

The way she stood, it was as if she was anticipating a fight, although she looked perfectly calm. And when she turned, I saw those cerulean eyes that seemed too lonely to be the eyes of a normal middle school girl.

She stared at me briefly, before walking off. I couldn't stop looking as her silhouette became smaller and smaller. My interest had been piqued.

Soon, I discovered we were in the same class, but our seats were too distant to be able to strike up a casual conversation. All the same, I couldn't take my eyes off her.

I learnt her name was Hatsune Rin.

I would pretend to read, while out of the corner of my eye, I was observing her.

Rin never allowed anyone close, except for a cat-like girl who I found out was Nekomura Iroha. Only towards her would Rin relax and joke around, as if the entire time she had to be someone else.

I wondered and wondered; how could I get close to this mysterious girl?

~.~

One day, I happened to pass by some kids being bullied by an older middle school student. Not one of Sakurai's own; I knew everyone by then.

I was about to come over and settle the matter diplomatically when a fist came sailing out of nowhere. The bully was thrown back.

"Is it really that good, bullying little kids?" said a voice.

I knew that voice. Rin stood there, looking absolutely lethal.

The bully spat at her feet. "None of your fucking business, bitch." This time, he was kicked.

He glared at her and was about to stand up when Rin said, "Do you really think it's wise to go against the Arctic Wolf?"

His eyes widened. "Y-you-"

"I don't mind fighting an amateur but violence isn't good for kids." She smiled in a devilish way. "Right?"

"Y-yeah!" He stood up quickly and bowed to the kids. "Sorry." Then, he ran off.

"Are you guys OK?" She turned to the kids once the bully was gone.

They nodded.

One said, "Onee-chan, Onee-chan, you were really cool!"

"Yeah, so cool!" another agreed.

Rin laughed. "Arigato!"

I watched while she mingled so freely with those kids, so unlike when she was in school.

At school, she was so guarded. Here, she seemed, happy.

Then, my driver came. A funny feeling pricked my heart throughout the drive home, as I recalled what happened. I wondered what it meant.

~.~

A week or so passed by. White Day was next week. No one had given me chocolates that year so I was spared from having to give anything.

My driver had been in an accident, and I was old enough to go home by myself. During that encounter, it was raining.

I passed by that park on the way to the train station, it was empty. And as I turned a corner, there she was.

Her back towards me, Rin stood drenched and umbrellaless in the pouring shower. She didn't seem to mind though; it was almost like, she was enjoying it.

I walked over, hoping that I could help her avoid a cold, but I couldn't bring myself to come closer. My body was acting funny, butterflies everywhere in my stomach, my heart thudding like crazy. I drew away, but I still kept an eye on her.

Then, a lady walking in the opposite direction paused by Rin. "Are you crying?" she asked.

Rin turned to look at the woman and I saw her face. Rin seemed fragile and lonely, hugging her slight body as if for warmth. She smiled, a sad smile. "No," she lied. "It's just the rain."

Of course, it was a lie! Her expression at that moment was just so heart-rendering, so painful, that it made you want to hold her tight.

In the rain, her wet hair clinging, her eyes distant, I also couldn't help thinking she was beautiful.

I realized something.

Rin pushed away the crowd, when actually she was crying out for someone to see her. Could that be why only Nekomura Iroha was allowed close?

I wanted to know, I wanted to know what lay behind the mask of the Arctic Wolf. I wanted to reach out and hug her so that she knew she wasn't alone. I, I-

Oh, I get it. This feeling that's throbbing in my chest right now,

It's love.

In less than a month, I had fallen for Hatsune Rin.

~.~

On White Day, I received a neat packet of handmade chocolates.

By the window, Iroha was yelling, "You gave everyone return chocolates?!"

"Someone gave me some for Valentine's!" Rin protested. "And I pitied whoever didn't get any."

"Isn't that what Black Day is for?" I blurted out.

Rin stared at me. I stood up, trying to hide how nervous I was, just having her look at me.

"Black Day?" she echoed.

"April 14th. It's for people who didn't get chocolates on both Valentine's and White Day." I cocked my head, a thought occurring to me. "Hatsune-san, could this be the first time you've given chocolates?"

Instantly, Rin turned scarlet, and covered her face with a book. "I-is it that obvious?"

"Not at all," I shook my head. I opened the plastic I had been holding and popped a chocolate in my mouth. "Your chocolates are delicious."

She looked at me in amazement, before smiling with sincere happiness. "Thank you, Len!"

That smile made me think, She's cute.

"Ne, Hatsune-san, do you mind if I give you something for Black Day? I feel bad just getting chocolates without giving something."

"S-sure," she nodded. "But you don't have to-"

"I want to."

"OK then," she nodded. "Thanks again!"

"You're welcome," I smiled.

Wait for me. On Black Day, I'll tell you how I feel. I'll tell you I love you. Then, I'll definitely make you mine.


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