"Ugh... Morning huh...? Why is it so bright?" I asked myself looking at the clock. My eyes widened. "11:30?! My alarm didn't work?" I exclaimed. But then I remembered that I forgot to get new batteries. "I'm late!" I said. "Correction, we're late..." I said looking at Iwasawa still peacefully sleeping. "I guess we can go half day today..."
I was in the kitchen making brunch and Iwasawa came in yawning.
"Good morning Kakeru-kun..." She said yawning.
Even Iwasawa that just woke up is cute! I thought to myself.
"Good morning Iwasawa."
"What you making?" She asked sitting down.
"Brunch."
"Why brunch?" She asked.
"It's 11:39... I decided we should just go half day since we overslept..."
"Really?! Well we can't do anything about it... But you're amazing."
"How so?" I asked in confusion.
"You skip school sometimes right?"
"Yea."
"Yet you can still get 100's. You're a genius."
"It's not really a big deal, you get good grades as well." I said finishing up the omelet rice and the sesame seed chicken.
"Well I haven't missed a day of high school yet. But you're still getting better marks than me."
"Anyways, are you going to participate in the music event at school?" I asked.
"Of course! We'll be aiming for number 1 of course. I think you should join as well."
"Huh?! I'm not as good as you and I don't even have a band..."
"You're good at guitar and you have a nice voice, you should give it a try." She said.
"I'll think about it..." I said sighing.
Lunch ended at 12:00 so we decided to get ready and wait until then. We just talked about our childhood, when we played with each other. Reminiscing the fun we both had together. When it was time, we headed for school.
When we walked into class, Takeshi shouted, "Why are you two both so late? What have you two been doing?" Takeshi said with a smirk.
"Don't tell me..." Yui said.
"CONGRATS IWASAWA-SAN!" Sekine and Irie shouted together.
"H-huh?" Iwasawa asked confused.
I understood immediately what they meant. "N-no! You got it all wrong!" I said nervously.
"Suuuuuure." Takeshi said sarcastically.
The whole class went into an uproar.
"Otonashi-kun...?"
"W-what is it Yurippe?!"
"Is that something you want to do to me as well?" Yurippe said with an innocent face.
"I-I-I-I don't want to answer that!" He said running out of the class.
"EVERYBODY! PLEASE SETTLE DOWN!" The teacher said.
It was no use though, once this class gets riled up, the principal is the only person who can calm us down with suspension threats.
"KAKERU! DID YOU REALLY DO IT WITH IWASAWA-SAN?!" Yui, Sekine and Irie shouted in my face.
"I DID NOT!" I shouted trying to get them to stop asking me such a question.
If they find out that Iwasawa and I slept in the same bed together, the situation will get even more out of hand...
"Now now Yui... Give Kakeru a break..." Hinata said restraining Yui.
"Senpai! Let me go! I need to know the truth!"
Man... Yui was like a sister to Iwasawa who had a sister complex over Iwasawa...
"Yui if you don't stop bugging Kakeru, I won't buy you that." Hinata said with a superior look.
"No! Please I really wanted that!" Yui exclaimed.
"Then let Kakeru off the hook!" Hinata said.
"Fine..." Yui said sadly.
"That's a good girl." Hinata said smiling while rubbing Yui's head.
The teacher finally called the principal and we settled down. The period went by fast given how much time we wasted with that stupid assumption...
When the school bell rang, Takeshi told me to meet him in the gym so I went to the gym.
"This isn't like you to sound serious, Takeshi." I said.
"Well I want you to do a favor for me..." He said with a serious look. It was like he located his prey and going in for the kill.
"And what is it?"
"To teach me guitar!" He said on his knees bowing to me.
"Huh?! Why?!" I asked surprised.
"The thing is... I want to impress Hisako in the upcoming music event!"
"Ooooooohhhhh I see. Hehe..."
"What's with that evil look on your face..." He said nervously.
"The music event is in a month though... Do you even have a guitar?" I asked.
"Yup."
"I see... Do you have it?"
"It's in my locker. I was wondering if I can come over everyday to learn."
"Sure! I can ask Iwasawa to help in your learning. Don't worry I'll tell her not to tell Hisako."
"Thanks aibou!"
"No problem." I said smiling.
Aibou huh... Keiji I wonder what you're doing right now... Even Kanade...
"Let's get going!" Takeshi said enthusiastically.
"Hmm... What a nice guitar. A Gibson Les Paul Custom... What a beauty!"
"Um Kakeru... your eyes are sparkling..."
"Why shouldn't they be sparkling when they are looking at such a beauty! How did you even pick this out?"
"This was my dad's guitar, before he passed away."
"Oh... I'm sorry..."
"It's ok, you didn't know."
I felt terrible for Takeshi. He had such a sad look on his face. I'm such an idiot!
"Anyways Kakeru, shall we start?"
"Sure. So which songs do you want to learn?"
"Hehe... I May Fall from RWBY!"
"OH! GOOD CHOICE! Here first we start with this riff..."
I decided to stay away from the music theory since it will take too long for Takeshi to learn in just a month. Instead, we went straight into learning the song.
"Oh Takeshi do you even have a band to play with in the music event?"
"Of course! My other friends and I have one. But we are short one person."
"Hm? Which role?"
"A singer and a rhythm guitarist."
"Isn't that two people then?" I said chuckling.
"Nope, just one. And that person is you!"
"H-huh?!" I said surprised.
"Please Kakeru!"
I thought about it and realized that Iwasawa told me to do it if I have the chance.
"Ok fine... But don't tell anyone until the actual concert!" I demanded.
"Right on aibou!"
After a few hours, we decided to call it a day and continue tomorrow.
"I'm tired." I said worned out. "Oh no! I forgot! I have to go meet up with my parents tomorrow... I'll have to call Takeshi to tell him..."
"Hello Takeshi? Yea this is Kakeru. I have to go meet up with my parents tomorrow so we won't be able to do practice. Sorry about that. Ok, see ya. *Clank* Ugh... what do my parents even want with me..." I said wearily.
The next day I took the train all the way to Kyoto just to meet my parents. I rang the doorbell and the gate opened up automatically. Two lines of maids and butlers were there bowing their heads when I entered.
"Welcome home, Kakeru-sama!" They all said as one.
"Thanks guys, nice seeing you all again." As I walked down in between both lines, my mom was waiting at the door for me.
"So you did live on Kakeru."
"I won't die just yet, mother." I said giving her an ice cold glare.
"So you're alive huh little bro?" Standing at the dorrway.
"It appears so, my brother."
"Still have that smart mouth huh Kakeru?"
"What ever are you talking about Akihiko?"
"Whatever." He said walking back into the house.
"So what did you call me for?"
"Your marriage interview, we heard that it didn't go so well."
Shit! I totally forgot about that!
"Uh about that..."
"Hello Kakeru-kun! Long time no see!" A familiar voice said. When I looked, it was Hideko Yuri. The person I was supposed to marry.
"Oh Hideko, how's it going with the guy you like?"
"YOU IDIOT! DON'T SAY THAT OUT LOUD!" She screamed.
"Sorry sorry..." I said nervously.
"Let's head to the dining room." My mother said.
When we go there, I saw the man that always made my life a living hell. I hated him my whole life.
"So my son-"
"Do not call me your son. It makes my blood boil." I said sternly.
"You were always good at making jokes." He said chuckling. "Now then, Hideko-chan, what would you like us to do?
"I already persuaded my father to not hold any consequences against you once Kakeru has feelings for someone else."
"Hm. Is that so Kakeru?" My dad said.
I had no reason to lie, "Yes."
"If your father says it's ok Hideko-chan, then I thank you."
"You have to thank Kakeru-kun as well. He offered his services in my problem." She said smiling.
I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll help you... Just tell me when."
"Thank you Kakeru-kun!" Hideko said smiling. "Meet me at my school after school ends on Monday."
"Wait, I have to go to your school? Rosetta High? The most prestigious one in the prefecture?"
"Yup. Don't be late!"
"What if they don't let me in?"
"I'll let them know that I have a guest coming."
"Ok." I said with a sigh. "Well I'll be going now."
"Thanks again Kakeru-kun!"
When I got back home Iwasawa was sleeping peacefully on my bed. I wondered when she will make up with her dad and go back home. Her eyes opened slightly and noticed me staring at her while she was sleeping. I turned away quickly thinking she might assume I was some sort of pervert.
"Welcome home Kakeru." Iwasawa said wearily.
"I've brought some food. I figured you would be hungry."
"And you're right hehe..."
"So what did you do with the band?" I asked.
"We just practiced and did a bit of gossiping."
"Hm is that so? Gossip about what?"
"It's a se-cr-et." Iwasawa said winking.
"I won't give you any food if you don't tell me." I said.
"Ok ok! It's about the guy Hisako likes."
"Huh..?" All I could think about is Takeshi... If he found out what would he do?
It's been quite a while guys. Sorry for not posting this earlier. I was just so busy with stuff that I couldn't get to finishing this. Well here's the first chapter of the New Year and I hope I can keep producing more chapters in the future. Thanks for everyone who reviews, it makes me happy. See ya again in the next chapter!
