Ryoma-sama looks so cool! He is so well-built, so smart and so athletic! Kyaa being able to see my prince every day in school is such a blessing!
Good job in getting all the As in your subject. You see, I was quite worried when I learnt about your intense tennis commitment however after seeing this spectacular result of yours, I am more assured now.
Echizen fought against Tezuka!
Really? Omy! Buchou is really serious about this kid
Be the pillar of Seigaku!
I jumped from the bed, and a sharp pain shot through my skull as I did rigorous movements, thus sending me reeling back to the bed.
After a while, as the pain subsides, I start to take notice of my surroundings. Teal blue walls and neatly packed shelves, lined with many difficult looking books and trophies. Tennis trophies. Not mine.
Why the hell am I here?
As if on cue, Buchou stepped into the room with freshly prepared Okayu.
'I wasnt sure about leaving you alone in the apartment and true enough, my gut feeling was right. You were lying on the ground in your own puke less than 5 minutes after I left you alone. Hence I brought you here. Anyway, how are you feeling now?'
'I am very fine, actually'
'Well, I can see that.'
'If all is well, I think I should move out first'
'Not before you finish this Okayu. I spent time making it.'
The mention of food made me flare up. Then again, which normal person would be angry at having food to eat?
I must not look abnormal.
Grudgingly. I stuff the porridge into my mouth, hopefully the act of doing so will allow me to retain whatever bit of normalcy I have to my name.
'It's been ages since we last talk uh.' Tezuka looked out into the window with his distant eyes.
'I guess we were all busy.' I look hard at the porridge, trying not to think of anything else. just eat and leave like a normal person!
'True. But we will always be here for you if you need us. We cant always be actively around, but we will surely be there in your time of need.'
Awkward silence.
'So how's your life so far? Made any friends?' Tezuka tried to change the topic
'No thanks. I need no friends or anyone or any help. I am perfectly fine on my own and I hope you will respect that. I will like to leave right now.'
Tezuka grabbed onto me.
'We... We will always be here for you. Dont forget that.' He muttered with hesitation, attempting to smile.
I muster whatever energy to feign a smile, 'Yea, but you dont have to bother yourself, really. Thanks anyway.'
Finally, I get to leave.
