Kiru's POV
"Gina, join our band."
Wait, why did I suddenly invite Gina to be in our band? What has gotten into me? I don't even know if she could sing or not…
"Eh!? A band?...Wait, let me think about it." Then she sat on a corner.
"Okay." Then she smiled.
Wow she really agreed even though I haven't explained her role in the band.
"Good. So about the contract…when will we receive it?" I asked her.
"Uh…Kaito-san said that he will give it to me today." She replied.
"Oh." Then I looked at my watch and saw that our PE class hasn't ended yet.
"Gina, let's just stay here until PE class ends." I said.
"Eh…okay then. Ah! Since we still have time, tell me about yourself."
"Like I said, I am a part of a band." Well what more could I say about myself? I'm not really the type who opens up to others.
"So…what is your role in the band?" Gina asked.
"I'm the Guitarist. And I am also the main vocalist in the band." I replied.
"Cool!...By the way, you haven't mentioned your band's name yet."
"Godspeed."
"Were you the one who thought of that name Kiru?"
"Yeah. Since it randomly popped out on my mind at that moment." I told her.
"Oh. So, what will be my role in the band?"
"You'll Sing."
"Huh!? B-but I don't know how to sing…" I saw a nervous expression on her face.
"Oh really? But you have no choice but to sing for the band since it's my request." I said.
I saw her pout before saying: "What if I'm bad at singing huh?"
"I haven't heard you sing yet. So, sing. Now." Then she stood up and faced me.
"Okay, the title of this song is Distant Fields. Is it alright if I only sing a short portion of the song Kiru?" I just nodded in reply then she started singing.
I won't be put off, since it's no big deal
I'll walk this path with you, for eternity
Through the gates, it feels so surreal
I see the brightest light of this galaxy
Just ignore their words, they're jealous and cruel
Humans take pleasure from spiting, it can't be helped
But I want to know all about you
And every one of these 60 million cells
Show me everything...
In front of this new door that leads to unknowns
I have to wonder if you're not feeling alone
If so, could it be that maybe the thought of death's crossed your mind?
But even so, I will always love you
No matter what kind of messed up future we'll go through
Even if you have a dark past to subdue
"Um Kiru? I'm done singing. Sorry for singing badly…" I saw that she was blushing while avoiding my eye contact.
I was amazed by her singing. She has the potential to become a singer someday. Inviting her to our band…was not a bad decision after all. Also, some parts of the song struck me and I don't know why…
"Gina, you know…you're actually good at singing." I stated.
"Really? Thank you!" Then she smiled brightly at me then sat beside me again.
"So… who else is in the band?"
"Kura and Leo."
"Kura-senpai? What does she play? And how about Leo-san?" She asked me.
"She also plays the guitar. Oh and Leo-" My sentence was cut by the vice principal's sudden announcement.
"Calling the attention of Gina & Kiru from the 8th grade division. Please proceed to the vice principal's office immediately."
Principal's Office
"Good morning dear students."
"Good morning Kaito-san." Gina greeted him. Then she glared at me because I didn't greet him so I just said: "Uh, yeah."
"Here is the contract. Please read it carefully and also…Kiru, I want you to sign it as well." The vice principal said then gave them a folder containing the contract.
Contract for Game of Gains
This agreement is between 2 parties, the school's vice president on one party and two students on the other party.
Terms of Agreement:
The second party should agree to cooperate with each other to complete the requirement of the first party. Which are:
Making sure that they attend classes regularly.
Their grades should have a passing mark.
The second party should get along with each other.
No one should know about this contract.
Both parties should write their signatures on the lines below.
Do we really need to get along with each other? I thought.
"Eh!? Kaito-san, you never said that we should get along with each other." Gina complained.
"So you are turning down the contract?" And because of the vice principal's question, I noticed that Gina became quiet.
"Kaito-san, what can I even gain here?" I asked that since he doesn't even know that I already asked Gina something in return.
"A band member." He answered my question then smirked.
How did he know about that? I mean Gina and I were in the rooftop when we were talking about that. It's impossible that other students overheard that.
"How did you know about that?" I questioned him.
"There are hidden cameras around the school you know." Then he gave me a meaningful smile.
"So, you are stalking us?" I remarked.
Then he laughed and said: "How interesting. The way kids these days interpret things. I'm just simply monitoring the school." I wasn't convinced by his explanation but…whatever. There's no point in arguing now.
"Oi Gina, let's just sign this contract." I said that because I think she has read the contract like more than 3 times already.
"Is it okay Kiru?" I just nodded in reply. Then I saw her sign the contract before giving it to me. When Gina gave the contract to me, our fingers touched for a moment then I think I saw a vision. And then I stumbled backward.
"Kiru! Are you okay?"
"Yeah. Just a headache." I signed the contract then gave it to Kaito-san.
"I'm going to the clinic." I was about to go out of the principal's office when Kaito-san said that he wanted Gina to accompany me.
"He might skip classes, you know. Better keep an eye on him." I heard Kaito-san tell Gina.
"Fine." Gina stubbornly said.
Then we walked out of the principal's office.
Darn it! I hate this feeling. Right now, I'm feeling very dizzy and I can't even walk straight.
"Kiru, are you alright?" Gina worriedly asked me.
"I think." Then Gina put her arm on my shoulder in order to support me.
Clinic
"Here so soon? Oh, and are you two finally a couple?" Nurse Machi asked us.
I can't even respond to that annoying question due to my headache and fatigue.
"No! I'm just helping him!" Gina shouted.
Nurse Machi ignored Gina's reply and said: "Go lie down on a bed in that room."
After Gina helped me lie down on the bed,
"Thank you."
"What?"
"I said thank you. Don't worry…I'll never say thanks again. Because, now we're friends. Friends are supposed to help each other." I told her.
"Yay~! You finally consider me as your friend!" Then she hugged me.
"Oi! If you love birds just want to hide PDA, don't do it here!" I just noticed that nurse Machi was just beside us.
"It's the idiot who was hugging me…"
"And you like it."
"Oi! Yo—" Nurse Machi cut off my sentence then looked at Gina.
"Oh shut up. Gina, can you wait at the main desk?"
"O-of course!" Then she quickly left.
"So what happened to you?"
"Just fatigue and headache."
"Hmm… You just need to rest. Go sleep." After nurse Machi said that, I closed my eyes as the darkness engulf me.
"We're best friends right?"
"Killua!"
"Ki-"
I opened my eyes then realized that it was just a dream. Geez, what is with those dreams? And who is Killua?
"Kiru!" Then I noticed that Gina's face is close…my body suddenly sat up causing our foreheads to collide.
"Ouch!" We both said.
"What are you doing!?"
"Waking you up. Duh." She sarcastically replied.
"Then why is your face so near huh?"
"I already told you! I was waking you up!"
"Fine. Anyways, what time is it?" I asked her.
"It's already 11:30 AM. Lunch time. You slept for 2 hours and you also skipped 2 subjects." She stated.
"Tch. I don't care. Anyways, do you have your schedule with you?"
"Here."
Schedule
7:00- 8:00 – Homeroom
8:00-9:00- MAPEH
9:00-9:30- Recess
9:30-10:30-Social Studies
10:30-11:30-Math
11:30-12:30- Lunch
12:30-1:30- Technology
1:30-2:30- Science
2:30-3:30- Languages
After reading the schedule, I stood up and walked towards the exit of the clinic.
"Hey! Where are you going!?"
I mimicked her sarcasm and said "Going to the canteen. Duh."
Due to the contract, I was forced to attend my classes for the whole day. I felt relieved and free when dismissal time came. Finally!
"Gina, come with me."
"Eh? Why?" then she looked at me with a confused expression.
"Band practice." I said.