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CHAP THREE: Since people are usually shy to confess, why not do it through lies? Well, let's see who confesses to whom. Narumi's 30 romantic activities. Countdown 'til Valentine's day.

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Activity Three

FALSE CONFESSIONS

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January 17, 2011

It was a windy Monday morning, everyone were doing their usual talks with the other. Stuck-up people were gossiping about the latest trends and make-ups, new Alice pairs and the usual glam thing. The nerds, on the other hand, were discussing about the Physics quiz they had last Friday and the items that'll probably come out for their quiz in both Geometry and Algebra later. Loners did nothing but well, seclude themselves on the back corner of the room. Avid readers read their so-called "book for the day." Councilors deliberately think of their probable actions for the remaining school days. While the rest did nothing but sleep or space out or read their favorite mangas. Also, this day, it was unusual for their adviser to come late. But nonetheless, they weren't able to notice it since they were preoccupied with some juicy dishes shared by their cliques.

Almost ten minutes had passed until such time a blond teacher finally appeared near the classroom doors. Well, actually, he was already there like since five minutes ago. Yet due to too much noise and distractions, the students weren't able to realize their adviser had arrived. With hands folded in front, his gaze turned up to the ceiling to contemplate and arrange some things in his mind. As he finished his meditation, he turned to look at his class with a look of anticipation. Well, though he was looking at them, it's still as if he wasn't for he was still actually spacing out if you get what I mean. He smirked, unaware that his beloved students had already given him their full attention. When he finally did, he just kept on smirking while finally entering. He placed his folders and envelopes on top of the desk as he sat in the usual teacher's chair. The class exchanged some looks, looks that held the usual eagerness to know what he's thinking or probable reasons why he's minutes late. After a while, he stood up once again and walked towards the middle of the platform before clearing his throat.

"People, I hope you didn't forget what I said last week," he started, entwining his hands in front.

"Of course why would we?" they besides three enthusiastically said. His beam grew wider and brighter, obviously happy that his students were interested in his activities.

"During HR class, we will have these activities of mine to also increase your social interaction with the opposite gender, to loosen yourselves a little. I know that you know I'm doing right? This is because for the past years, our school was just nothing but filled with sexist people if you get what I mean, fan clubs don't count of course. So, I know you're all excited about this one. Without further ado," he clapped his hands once while giving his students his bright smile. Everyone cleared their throats as they uneasily move in their seats, obviously eager to know what their teacher had in store for them. Without further hesitations, he continued, "right now, I want you to make your fake confessions to the people well, you wanted to confess."

From that, each of their faces fell. Well, not that they didn't like the activity. It's just that they're confused. Everyone raised their brows, not sure if what they're thinking is what their teacher meant. Make a fake confession to the people they wanted to confess? Just from that statement, obviously it can hold a lot of meanings. Either you tell the person what you really felt but in this activity, just regard it as fake to reduce shyness or… confess the thing opposite of what you're truly feeling. Seeing the uncertainty of everyone's faces, Narumi decided to elaborate more on this new activity he thought.

"Well," he began, "since I've come to notice that people are somehow shy to directly declare their admiration towards a certain person, I decided to help you have an alternative solution for you to still achieve this type of goals without flushing using reverse psychology. Consequently, this activity will be about you telling someone the faked truth of what you felt towards the same person resulting to a fake confession. Therefore, it wouldn't be that much embarrassing and hard for you to reveal your sentiments if you get what I mean. Still, like before, you only got one chance. Therefore, I tell you to choose wisely," he finished. Everyone merely stared at him, nodding once in a while as if they'd understand everything he said.

"You only got about thirty minutes left before HR ends so better utilize your time wisely. Well, actually, you can still confess later if HR period isn't enough for you. But I have to tell you to beware. Even without me around, I'll be able to know who broke the rules. I've got eyes in every nook and corners of this school. Anyway, if anyone wants to confess to me, I'll be at the teacher's usual desk," he announced happily before slumping back at the teacher's chair. It didn't even reach a second after he announced the activity when everyone immediately stood up from their seats to say "I hate you!" to the people they actually loved. This time, given that they have this single chance to confess, only a few people who really love the trio went up to them to say the things opposite of what they truly think. Sadly, because of the class simultaneous movements, it caused some major traffic and stampedes inside the room, preventing the usual three to do their confessions. Actually, only one among them had a fixed person in mind to which she'll confess. That is why, even when the bell rang and everyone settled in their seats, she took the initiative to stand up to face the raven haired lad regardless if it's embarrassing or not.

Upon seeing her figure heading to her "pair," everyone started screaming. They were clearly romanced of the possible romantic declaration they're about to witness. Journalist immediately readied their pen and paper and of course, their secret cameras to take the scene. If they get a good record, they'd planned to instantly publish the whole thing and event around the campus and their FB and YouTube accounts. People would be gossiping and might probably go gaga about this in weeks. After all, the two were the hottest couple in their times. They smirked.

After bowing her head, she said her "hatred" towards the crimson-eyed lad with a smile. After she regained her upright position, she turned to look at him, maybe expecting something to come out from his mouth. Everyone lean forward, also expecting for him to say something. Seconds passed… A minute… Minutes… Sadly, you just have to expect the unexpected. He said… nothing. Clearing her throat, she slowly backed out when Jinno, their Geometry teacher was already seen standing near the doorway. Everyone had the same look like hers… blank. Well, obviously, they were also expecting that Natsume would also confess to her like what everyone did. So, deeply sighing in disappointment, they dropped their pen and papers and silently turned off and closed their cameras. Minutes later, finally giving up, they just shrugged off everything. Maybe, Natsume was just shy. Probably, he'd seen them taking out their recorders that he decided to withdraw himself. After all, even though you're confessing a fake confession, everyone still knows that it's fake. From this thought, they mentally blamed themselves before taking their seats as their teacher started writing things on the board. Later, they finally decided to just ignore the whole thing… They thought that maybe he just wants to confess to Luna privately sometime later.

Math period, their expected quiz, went on. Unknown to them, the same raven-haired lad was smirking whilst answering the problems. Meanwhile, a certain brunette sitting beside him was as emotionless as ever yet deep inside was contemplating about what just happened earlier.

Rewind…

As Narumi was confidently sitting in his chair, a certain brunette was uneasy in her own seat that she stood up. As said earlier, since today was a windy Monday, her skirt was immediately blown upwards. From that unexpected thing, she abruptly turned her head left and right before sighing in relief. Thankful that everyone was busy in their own confessions, she just ignored the whole thing after instantly lowering her skirt and sitting back down. Sadly however, a certain raven-haired boy beside her saw the whole… thing. He smirked.

"I didn't know that the great Mikan Yukihira still wore childish underwear up until her senior years. Polka dots? I mean, what kind of princess who claimed maturity would wear that kind of pattern these days?" he said. Upon hearing this comment, she sat frozen, everything within her drained to nothingness. She paled and sweat dropped. He sneered. Later, she merely sighed while rubbing her head, trying to calm and remind herself it's just nothing major.

"Whatever," she just said, trying her best not to entertain his newest insult.

"Ooh, why didn't you whine? Most girls whose underwear was seen by the opposite sex would commonly throw a tantrum. Don't tell me you intend to do that for me to see it? I didn't know you now harbor secret admirations for me… polka," he teased, making her fume in anger. He was doing it again, she was sure of it. She didn't speak, just clenched her fists.

"What? Can't get mad?" he asked.

Finally unable to take everything anymore, she muttered five words she then after regretted saying.

"I hate you so much," she said. He smirked before nearing her. Thankfully, everyone was still busy performing the activity that no one except for a certain blond came to notice the feat happening between them. Their fans were already an exception since they're already back in their seats, either daydreaming or reading the same page of the book for ten minutes, obviously either romanced or scared, anxious of what's about to happen from what they just said.

"Thanks for your fake confession polka," he said, mockingly caressing her face. She didn't bulge or do anything. She just sat there coldly, emotionlessly.

"I thought you still love me," he said with a small smile, slowly retreating. "Sadly, I still like you," he falsely confessed.

She did nothing but use her usual façade. When she noticed he was far enough from her, she clenched her fists for almost a minute before slowly loosening them. When the bell rang, she saw Narumi reminding them regarding the activity that they can still confess even after HR period only for those who didn't have the opportunity to confess during the thirty minutes given to them. Unknowingly, as she faces away after he said those, the blond teacher did nothing but smirk while looking at their quiet figures.

When Narumi finally exited the doors, Luna immediately stood up and went to the raven-haired lad's direction. She did what she intended to do. Sadly, the raven-haired lad wasn't able to tell her what he also wanted to say since he already used his chance with polka. And when he saw the blond teacher sneered as he reminded them that reminder, he knew that Narumi was referring to him –that he can only confess once and to one single person. So, he answered Luna… nothing for he knew he was only following the rules set-up to them by that dude –aka Narumi Anjo.

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Activity three ends

TO BE CONTINUED

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Ha-ha! Mikan slipped her tongue. Sorry if I have to skip dates… I'll be skipping more probable dates in the later chaps. Narumi sure do played his role well being the matchmaking fairy, don't you think? Anyway,

NEXT CHAP: I never