Chapter 3
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Last chapter: But Akira had been wrong. It wasn't nothing that made that noise, (because nothing doesn't make noise). It was actually someone running from the room. What she had seen, well, it shocked her. Mariko knew their friendship was special, but that's all she thought it was; friendship and nothing more.
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The next morning was awkward for Mariko as she met Shuji and Akira. She didn't know whether she should tell them she knew, or to just pretend nothing had happened. They were keeping their relationship a secret, so she wondered how they would react to her finding out. She also wondered if anyone else knew? Maybe Nobuta knew? Nobuta must know. They were all very close friends after all. So she must be keeping it a secret too then...
Mariko sighed as she sat down at her desk. So was this why Shuji had never been attracted to her? It did make sense now if that was the case. But then again Shuji had changed so much since the four of them started hanging out; or maybe she was just now seeing the real Shuji.
Nobuta walked into the room and sat down next to her.
"Good Morning." Mariko greeted.
"Good Morning." Nobuta replied. One thing was for sure though. Nobuta had definitely gained a lot more confidence since they started hanging out. While she was still shy and quiet, she was no longer afraid to give her opinion or talk to someone who she didn't know very well.
Suddenly Shuji came bounding into the room and stopped in front of Nobuta's desk.
"Nobuta! This Monday, it's Akira's birthday, and well, I know we are supposed to rehearse for the play, but I was wondering if it was alright if Akira and I didn't come."
Nobuta nodded her head once.
"Thank you!" Shuji quickly got up and ran out of the room again.
"It's Akira's birthday on Monday?" Mariko asked. Nobuta nodded again. "Should we do something?"
Nobuta nodded and they were silent for a while, thinking of ideas of what to do.
"A picnic lunch." Nobuta suddenly said. Mariko agreed that it was a good idea and they began discussing what foods they could each bring.
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Shuji was planning something special for Akira's birthday. He wanted to take the other out and have some fun around the town, just the two of them. He thought of going to the Ferris wheel, or having dinner at a cafe. He looked up on the internet of some nice restaurants around the area. Once he had found somewhere that he wanted to go, he made a booking and went to find his friends.
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