… and Ryoma explores his talent at writing and saying the truth.
/Note/ Aha, lessee what's going to happen to Ryoma this time! Thank you for the reviews… they are most loved. I'm not sure if I'll be replying to everyone from now on, though, because school's about to start.
/Disclaimer/ Not mine.
THE PATH OF A MAN
By thedancingcheese
Pigtails and Fevers
WEEK TWO (5 encounters of the female kind)
(Describe her, what you feel about her and the like. –Kojicchan ;D)
1. Ryuzaki… I'm not sure what her first name is, though... Sakura, Sakuno, Sakubo* or something… Pigtails, always seem to be feverish, stuttering every time, and definitely not good at tennis, and probably never going to be.
2. Nothing.
3. And the like…?
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MONDAY
Ryuzaki got into school a little later after me. She stumbled in the doorway, which is what she's good at… she's always stumbling or being clumsy anywhere I see her, which, I think, is really ridiculous. Then she says 'good morning' to me, and her face is red again. Really, if she has a fever or something, she should just drink some medicine… it's irritating how she acts like that. Frankly, I hope she stops saying 'good morning' because I always say nothing anyway.
Oh, she tripped.
Ah.
I see her underwear.
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TUESDAY
Same as yesterday… only I walked faster so she wouldn't have to greet me. This is stupid. Mada, mada.
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WEDNESDAY
I don't think writing about Ryuzaki would help… I still don't like girls but I don't like boys either. This is a bother… stupid Ryuzaki.
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THURSDAY
Oyaji peeked in here yesterday and got mad… it's annoying. He even held Karupin up high and pointed the electric shaver right at him. The electric shaver that he probably uses to shave his pits. Disgusting old man. I'll definitely beat him in tennis next time to shut him up. This is all his fault.
Today, Ryuzaki approached me to ask about our lessons every Saturday. I don't really like that – why should I waste a perfectly good Saturday teaching her in tennis when it's plain obvious that she sucks? Her legs are too wobbly, her hair is too long – just looking at her, one would know that she's useless and won't learn even if I teach her for a thousand years. Besides, oyaji was the one who was supposed to teach her in the first place! (Not that it would help.)
She stuttered again and said, "Anou, Ryoma-kun! I can't make it on Saturday…" She blushed. "I don't think I'll be able to train with you from now on, too."
It was the best thing she'd ever said to me. "Ah." I turned around so she wouldn't see the smirk on my face. I could finally have Saturday to train in the temple…
"D-Don't you want to know why, Ryoma-kun?"
"Betsuni."
"Oh." She bowed and left without saying anything more.
The rest of the day passed okay right after that… the whole thing didn't bother me at all. Who cares what happens to that hopeless girl?
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FRIDAY
I couldn't sleep last night so I fell asleep in class. Then I was asked to stand in the hallway. Ryuzaki came by but she didn't look at me, which is okay, but slightly weird. Because usually, she says 'good morning' or 'hello'. Not like I cared…
The same thing happened throughout the day, which is a relief. Without Ryuzaki, there wasn't any sign of her loud friend, too. The day is good.
And it's not like I want to know why she can't come tomorrow.
Mada, mada dane.
…
COMMENTS:
My dear Ryoma, you don't have to hide your feelings. It's obvious that your heart is writhing in pain due to unresolved frustration. Now what I advise you to do is to approach Ms. Ryuzaki and tell her what you really feel. Don't be afraid of her reply – do it from the bottom of your heart. And you don't have to blame your father. That man only wants what's best for you.
I shall be cheering from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo
Kojicchan
PS Your father expresses how proud he is on being able to see her underwear. You are getting closer to being a true specie of the male kind.
"Ryuzaki."
Sakuno turned around, a bit surprised when she found Ryoma standing behind her. "Y-Yes, Ryoma-kun?" She clutched her books tighter to her chest, obviously nervous.
"I don't think you'll ever be good at tennis." Ryoma paused to stare at the horror on Sakuno's face. "Ever," he added graciously.
And with that, Ryoma turned around to leave, feeling a slight moment of pride at the fact that he actually took Kojiro-sensei's advice.
To be continued.
/Note/ Ryoma will probably regret all these soon enough… right. TDC
* - I was trying to make a pun for 'Chocobo' but oh well.
