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- Makoto Itou - Time: 11:30 - Haramihara Station -
"Next is... Haramihara. Next is... Haramihara." The train announcer's voice echoes through the practically deserted train as I sit nervously on one of the many seats. I'm about thirty minutes late for mine and Kotonoha's planned date, looking after Itaru probably wore me out more than I realised and to make matters worse... A pair of our house keys has gone missing mysteriously, I assumed it was Itaru but when we, myself and our mother, spoke to her about it... She said that she didn't know anything. I'll sweep under the sofas tonight, just incase. As for my morning... It was spent apologizing to Kotonoha and Sekai for not responding to their calls and texts, I told the truth about what had happened and they didn't seem too upset after that. Kotonoha was awfully understanding as per usual.
Well, I'm finally here.
As the traincars doors open automatically as the train arrives at the crowded busy station, I slowly step out and search across the platform with my eyes for Kotonoha, according to her previous text... She should be here already but I can't find her anywhere. My eyes can't seem to find Kotonoha anywhere- Wait, is that her standing there near the stairs that lead out of the platform? I can't currently tell that she's not facing my direction, my primary reason for being oblivious to her identity is because of what she's wearing on her person. A red dress that exposes her shoulders, neck and abit of her chest aswell but still remains modest enough to be used as casual wear. Kotonoha usually wraps herself in alot of clothing during the days that she isn't wearing her school uniform, so I doubt it's actually her.
...Jeez, my imagination is an scary thing... Kotonoha is way too modest to even consider wearing something like that in public, get your head together Makoto!
I shift my hands into my trouser pockets, abit annoyed, before deciding to head out of the busy platform as the finally train departs and simply call Kotonoha somewhere more suitable so we can meet up. Time's already wasting as it is. I pass glances unintentionally with that girl from before in the red dress- It's... Kotonoha? Huh? We both notice each other from our shared glances, I stop suddenly as a result. "Ko.. Kotonoha?" I mutter, still confused as my dumbstuck expression clearly shows that. However Kotonoha simply smiles at my response and speaks with a gentle pleased tone. "Makoto-kun, you finally came!"
"Ahh.. Yo... You look l.. Lovely! I didn't realise it was you, honestly!" Still shocked from her choice of attire, but nowhere displeased. Infact, she's gorgeous! I timidly struggle with my words as we both walk up the stairs together and into the streets. "T.. Thank you, Makoto-kun. I thought you'd like it..." She chimes with the same happy tone of voice that contains undertones of nervousness aswell. With our gazes locked firmly with each other's own, I realise that Kotonoha's walking abit closer to me than she usually does but why did she change so much overnight? Was it because I couldn't speak with her on the phone last night? Noo... That'd be stupid, all this for simply that. It's idiotic to even consider that. Afterall, I explained myself clearly about what went on.
"Makoto-kun..." Kotonoha halts as she glances towards the ground slightly whilst holding her hands together. We're alone on the bridge overpass, cars are flying past us below but we can still hear each other's words as when they come. "Umm, what's wrong Kotonoha?" I respond, abit distracted by the noise of the cars to actually pay proper attention to Kotonoha, something she notices but I don't. "Wha... What do you think of, Sajioni-san?!" The volume of the surprising words, incites curiousity in my myself but I'm puzzled... Really puzzled. Why would she inquire about my relationship with Sekai, so suddenly and during our date too? Kotonoha is acting weird. Is she concerned about how close we are? Jealous, maybe? Nah, how could she be! "I- Well, ummm... Sekai is... Sekai is an really good friend, Kotohona!" I respond, clearly confused with the nature of the question to properly give a good response, but not that it matters.
That won't do, I've gotta appear more sincere about my feelings.
"Actually, if I wasn't dating you then I'd probably be dating Sekai right now." I continue. Completely unaware of the emotional damage that my words inflict on Kotonoha's already questionable mental state, if I wasn't glancing away to peer towards the cars below us then I probably would have noticed that but I didn't. "...I see, Makoto-kun." She replies extremely quietly, closing the distance between us with small steps before rejoining by my side with silence. Sekai mentioned that she'd be working tonight aswell, so I might be able to visit her after my date with Kotonoha. It's been a while since our last practice session and I'm really eager to learn more, there's also something that she wants to tell me along with that. So I suppose I'm in for a surprise, I hope it's a good one!
"Ummm, Kotonoha... Say where are we going first?" To eliminate the perpetual sense of suspense along with breaking the everpresent silence between us, I ask about the first stop's identity so I can mentally prepare for whatever awaits me.
"Th.. The bookstore first, Makoto-kun." Kotonoha's voice is shaky but I chalk that up to being because of her attire exposing alot of skin, not because of anything else in particular. The bookstore is a usual stop during our time together so it's pretty nice that we stop there first afterall. I can't deny that there's apart of me that wants this whole thing to be over so I can talk with Sekai in private, but another that wants to make the most of the time that I spend with Kotonoha. Ugh, I wish I could decide what I want already. I hate being so damn indesicive during times like this, I've never been great with making important choices without outside help. That's probably why I needed Sekai's assistance to merely ask out Kotonoha in the first place, it's been a long while since then.
"Aha~ Gotcha gotcha, I can pick up some more books for Itaru that way. Great idea, Kotonoha." I smile pleasantly as Kotonoha's formerly hidden sullen expression becomes alot more brighter than it previously was but she doesn't reply at all. We both begin moving again away from the overpass, I walk several steps ahead before Kotonoha's arms immediately wrap around my left one suddenly without any warning... "Ko- Kotonoha...?" I stammer. Her behavior is getting alot more harder to predict, she squeezes tightly and prevents me from moving forward away from her. That's when Kotonoha speaks, knowing that she's got my attention entirely to herself. "Makoto-kun. We're... Lovers, right?" Kotonoha glances upwards with an expression that longs and desprately yearns for confirmation as I return her gaze with my own uniquely surprised one.
"Of course, Kotonoha. That won't change." Trying to sound confident infront of Kotonoha is quite hard work, I hope she isn't like this for the entire day. She doesn't usually seek confirmation and affection so actively- I'm starting to miss the old Kotonoha Katsura, more and more. Whatever ugh, isn't like I can do much about it now. As my words reach Kotonoha and do what I hoped they would but on an much larger scale, she flings herself against my chest as I catch her body with my arms. I can practically feel her large busom suffocating my flat chest, sadly I can't enjoy that sensation right now. Surprised and more accurately shocked with her action, I push her away slightly so we can have ourselves some room to breathe but Kotonoha reacts negatively and affirms her place as her hands grip tightly unto my shirt.
"I won't lose you, Makoto-kun. Not even to Sajioni-san... I'll always be your girlfriend." Despite Kotonoha's tone and words being borderline strange and slightly ominious, I can't help but find them adorably cute for some reason. I place my hands unto her shoulders, speaking with a volume that ensures she looks up directly at me. "Kotonoha, you won't lose me and I'll always be your boyfriend. No matter what, don't worry yourself too much about things. Ok..?" The words that I speak with vigor come out surprisingly easily to the point that I assume I've probably heard them somewhere from a late night anime or movie, which is why I'm saying them so confidently in the first place. I'm merely acting from a script. But, hopefully this'll make Kotonoha settle down now. We can finally continue our date, at last!
"Now let's not waste anymore ti- Mhmph!" My words are immediately cut short without warning. They're cut short by something pleasant, more accurately Kotonoha's soft gentle lips as they passionately kiss and overlap with my own pair. A total of ten seconds pass before she releases me, my head is already filled with indecent thoughts as she walks ahead abit with a smile. "Follow me, Makoto-kun. The store is closeby!" Kotonoha skips off merrily as I follow close behind, still very much confused with her newfound confidence.
Whoaaaa...
Ehh... Just what's going on today?! That's it, I'm dreaming! I have to be, this doesn't make any sense! Wake up, Makoto! This isn't real, none of it is! Wake up, damnit!
Out of masked frustration, bitter annoyance but also curiousity to my status as being awake or not and my lack of understanding at the swift unexpected change in Kotonoha's behavior and general personality, I begin pinching myself slightly on the hand so I can awaken from whatever delusional dream I'm experiencing currently but nothing happens at all. Not a single thing. Seems like this is really reality and the real Kotonoha Katsura is the one that is walking cheerfully beside me. Well, I'd be lying if I said that this isn't what I wanted in the first place... Kotonoha is more accepting of intimacy and my desire for physical contact but then there's the topic of Sekai, whenever she's bought up... Kotonoha scarily changes, maybe I should talk with her about that? Well, I suppose that conversation can wait until our date is over.
- Makoto Itou - Time: 16:58 - Haramihara Station -
"We'll speak tonight on the phone, right...? Makoto-kun?" Kotonoha glances up towards me from her taxi's window with kind expression as I nod with a smile in confirmation. Thankfully Kotonoha lives in the same area as we took our date on, so I needn't worry about her safety when returning home. "Sure thing, Kotonoha." As those words escape my lips, her ride drives off into the distance as I am left alone. Our date, if you were curious... Went pretty well, Kotonoha slowly reverted to her usual self and I spent the day catering to what Kotonoha wanted to do. But I guess I can check my phone now- H.. Huh? Sekai's sent a recent message.
"Mail recieved! - Mail: Itou Makoto - I'm free now. Come alone. - Sekai."
Sekai's awfully brief with her messages lately but I can't blame her- She's probably got alot on her mind, so the sooner that she tells me what she needs, the sooner we can get back to practicing. Today's date has only increased my personal drive to advance further in securing Kotonoha's happiness and with Sekai's help, I can acomplish that! Everything is going great, so far! As long as I can maintain this steady pace, then even somebody like Taisuke won't be able to break me and Kotonoha's relationship apart. Speaking of, which. I better head to Sekai's workplace ASAP so I can see what she wants already. Throwing my shoulder bag across my body abit so it's secure, I rush from the carpark and into the streets with the destination in my head. The Radish that Sekai works is in Haramihara so it's closeby! The desires of my heart and mind are in perfect sync, there's nothing that can stop me now.
After this, I'll confess to Kotonoha about my desire to participate in the cultural fesitival that arrives in few weeks time.
Yeah... Things will defininately work out, just wait and see.
Unforunately for poor Makoto, I don't think that'll be easy! Especially considering what I've already got planned, hope you enjoyed the chapter folks! Be sure to Like and Sub- Wait, that's another thing entirely. I mean, Rate and Review! It helps immensely! I mean... Who doesn't love idiot protagonists and adorable Yanderes, right?! Anyway! See ya in Chapter 5!