Chapter 7 – The Visit (Part 1)
Ryoko went inside her house. The old woman saw her and her wound on her left knee.
"Oh my God! What happened to you, Ryoko?!" the old woman asked. "It's just nothing. I just got hit by a car but it's not too hard. I injured my left knee." Ryoko answered.
"But how did you go to the hospital? Your injury seemed to be severe." "Fuji-senpai brought me to the hospital."
The old woman smiled.
"Oh, Fuji, a man…." Said the old woman. "Don't be malicious! If you think I'll fall for him, I'm sorry cause that will never happen!" expressed Ryoko.
"Why are you so defensive?" Said the old woman.
Ryoko was shocked. She did not say a single word anymore. She turned back, and ran straight to her room. The old woman smiled.
"I smell something fishy around here." She said.
She followed Ryoko to her room.
"What did the doctor say?" asked the old woman. "He said I should rest for a week." "So, you need to skip school for a week."
Ryoko nodded.
"Old woman," she said. "Yes?" "I want to ask something." "Then what is it?" "I-I wonder why my senpais don't mention or say something about Ryoma, as if they don't remember the old me." Ryoko asked. "The truth is, I made them forget you, the old you." "But why?" "It's because you behaved well and I guess it is right to give you a small reward. But don't worry, they will remember you as soon as the spell last." The old woman explained. "My family," "Your family as well."
Ryoko smiled and began to sleep.
"Aaah! Ryoko is absent." Momo said. "I wonder what happened to her." Said Kawamura. "Oh no! W-what if, SHE'S SICK!" yelled Eiji. "She's ill?!" yelled Inui. "We should visit her!" said Kaidoh. "Hey, that's a good idea!" Momo said. "But the problem is, DO WE EVEN KNOW WHERE SHE LIVES?" Eiji said.
They all frowned thinking that they can never visit Ryoko. Suddenly, they saw Tomo and Sakuno walking at the side of the court. They ran towards them.
"Hey, hey! The senpais are running towards us." Tomo said. "What's happening?" asked Sakuno. "HEY GIRLS!" the senpais yelled. "What is it, senpais?!" Tomo answered.
They all stopped in front of Tomo and Sakuno. They're catching their breath.
"Hey girls, Ryoko is classmate right?" asked Kawamura. "Yes, Kawamura-senpai." "Do you know where she lives?" asked Inui. "Her address?" Sakuno asked. "Yeah, fuushuu!" Kaidoh answered. "Because we don't know her address." Momo added. "Actually, we don't know either." Tomo answered. "E!" "You don't know your friend's address?!" yelled Eiji. "But, do you the reason why she is absent today?" asked Oishi. "Nope." "Do you know her telephone number?" Kawamura asked. "Nope." "Her Mother's name?" Eiji asked. "Nope." "Her father's name?" Inui asked. "Nope." "Her favorite color?" Oishi asked. "Nope." "Her Favorite food?" "Nope." "What! You don't know anything about your friend?!" "Yup."
The senpais were all disappointed. Fuji went near them.
"What's the matter guys?" he asked. "We want to know the reason why Ryoko's absent and her address." Momo answered. "She's injured." Fuji said.
They all faced at Fuji shockingly.
"What do you mean, Fuji?" Oishi asked. "She was injured yesterday because she was partially hit by a running car. She injured her left knee. The doctor said she should rest for a week." "What! How'd you know?!" Momo asked. "I saw the accident. I brought her to the hospital and I was the one who brought her to her house." Fuji answered. "You, you know where she lives?" Eiji asked. "Exactly." "Where does she lives?"
Fuji smiled and said:
"Well, it's for me to know and for you to find out."
Everybody was surprised. They don't expect Fuji to be like that. And so, they suspected:
"You'll not say her address?" Kawamura said. "You'll keep it as a secret." Inui said. "So, does this mean you're in love with her too?" Momo asked.
Fuji smiled.
"Honestly, yes."
Everyone was shocked. They can't believe what he said.
"Let's meet here in the afternoon." Fuji suggested. "Why so?" Eiji asked. "We'll all visit Ryoko in her house." Fuji said. "Really?! You said---," "It's not good to be selfish, I guess. That's why I'll share with you her address. But remember, this is the last time I'll share something about her." Fuji warned them. "Okay!" they cheered.
