-What a great day- Kotoko sighed pleased in rejoice. -Perfect day to play basketball-
Naoki was advancing without answering, they have been living on the same roof for a week and he hasn't adapted to their presence in the house. It was difficult to get used to the new voices at different times, the noise of rock music that Kotoko put on the stereo, and the noisy conversations on the cell phone with her friends. That girl was worse than he thought. -Well, see you- She said goodbye before leaving at full speed perched on her bike after having placed her headphones. He nodded for education, but otherwise he would not even look at her.
While in the school library, he relaxed, meditating a moment of solitude for himself, which he longed for since the Aihara moved into his house. He was uncomfortable for having to include Mr. Aihara because he worked late at night in his restaurant "Aihara" of traditional Japanese food and tried hard despite being tired most of the time for the few hours of sleep. He admitted that he liked Mr. Aihara more than the interruptions of his imprudent mother.
It irritated him that his friend, Watanabe, was interested in Kotoko after their meeting with the letter, he included it in topics of conversation that Naoki didn't paid attention because it irritated him. In itself, seeing her everyday bothered him a lot.
Watanabe appeared in front of him after spending an hour studying after finishing classes.
-Naoki-kun, what you're missing- He told him with enthusiasm, closing his textbooks and the notebook.
-What are you doing?- He protested.
-It's Aihara- He mentioned with admiration. -She's having another fight with the girls of your fan club- Again, he thought. He rubbed his head to calm his nerves, it was the third time that week that she fought with one of his many fan clubs. -Come on- He insisted, forcing him to get out of the chair with heavy feet and the feeling of annoyance that didn't get away from him.
They ran into Kotoko surrounded by Suzuki and her allies, who this time were less than the first time.
-Stop bothering me- Kotoko replied with frustration. -Bother Naoki-kun, what do I have to to with your plans?- Suzuki ordered the girls to throw her to the ground, also cooperating with the feat. When Kotoko was touched, she deftly dodged the contact with the girls, taking the girl by the lapels. -You are pressing a limit of no return, insecure-san- She warned, raising her into the air without complaining about the movement, she took her against the wall of the awning, where the rest of the students stopped by to see how the exchange between both girls was carried out.
-Get your dirty hands of me- She shrieked, trying to break free from Kotoko's hands, which seemed impossible to get rid of. -You are annoying Aihara!-
-If you promise to stop bothering me, I will do it- Her threatened tensed. -Insecure-san- She added in a mockingly gesture.
-Put me down- She order shaking, when she lowered her, although she didn't let go of her lapels. -With one condition I'll stop bothering you, silly girl-
-Which one? Insecure-san- She raised an eyebrow.
-If you prove that you can enter the list of the best fifty- She stuck out her tongue, and then laughed out loud in her face. -Although with the brain you have, I doubt it very much- Sneered victorious. -You will just make a fool out of yourself-
-What is wrong with that girl?- Said Watanabe approaching Naoki's ear, who watched the scene with disinterest. -How dare she speaks to Aihara that way?-
-I will not fulfill that ridiculous condition- Kotoko answered, tightening the lapels of the haughty leader's shirt, crashing her body harder against the wall. -You're kidding me in from of everyone-
-If you enter the list, I will stop bothering you and- She swallowed hard. -Irie-san-
-Eh?- She made a gesture of disbelief, to which she laughed at her like a joke.
-You are so stupid that you cannot deal with the condition. -She kept laughing at Kotoko.
-I accept you silly condition- She let go of her lapels. Letting her fall on the floor. -If I pass, you better do what you say, Insecure-san- She retreated walking towards her group of friends: the blonde with curly hair and the chubby shorty one with black hair.
-Wow, Aihara sure has confidence in herself- Watanabe sighed.
Naoki was perplexed by the condition that involved him as if he was an object of amusement, a vile object in an absurd bet. It bothered him to be taken that way. They had never defended him in the way that Aihara Kotoko did. He wondered why since he treated her badly in her short time living with him. Or was she a fool as they said or surpassed the limits of intelligence that she presumed to have?
Maybe she did it because she really cared about him? Is It possible that she is in love with him and that Akisuki Nara is an excuse to approach him?
It would be worth knowing...
PS. Happy to post a new chapter in the series! Stay tuned for more chapters coming up.