Kodocha: Middle School bk. 4
Chapter Four Dense Girl
"SANA!" Fuka yelled at her best friend as she saw her in school the day after that horrendous date. "You've got to be kidding me. One: I've heard the whole story. And two: You've got to tell Akito-kun the truth."
"SHUT UP!" Sana said snappishly. This was the fourth person to tell her this today but, not counting her mother, of course. Takaishi, Tsuyoshi, and Aya had all told her feelings out loud; the ones that she didn't understand.
"No way," Fuka countered. "You love Akito and he should know."
"Love?" Sana laughed. "I love Naozumi Kamura-kun." Fuka eyed Sana's expression, this couldn't be real.
"Liar," Fuka hissed before walking off. "You're only hurting him more!" She yelled, storming off even faster.
"Fuka! We all know Sana-chan's being an idiot but, please, she doesn't get it, obviously," Takaishi gently explained to his girl friend when he saw the furious look on her face.
"She's freakin' pissing me off, Takaishi-kun! I don't understand how fucking dense she can be," Fuka replied, trying to get the nerve off. "I mean, it was probably cute before but, now, it's completely outta control."
"I know what you mean," Takaishi hugged Fuka comfortingly. She embraced him back. "But, Sana can't be this stupid. She's gotta realize Hayama still loves her."
"I know but, I just feel bad for everyone this is affecting," Fuka said, almost shedding tears.
"Yeah, Airi-chan, Naozumi-san, and even herself and Hayama," Takaishi pointed out the rather obvious. Fuka sighed, thinking to herself that this was all Sana's fault. If she'd admitted her feelings a long time ago, Airi and Akito probably would never be. Although Akito was kind of good for Airi.
"This is gettin' way over board," Fuka ran a hand through her short bangs.
"I know," Takaishi bent over and kissed Fuka's cheek. "At least, we're okay though." He quietly said. Then, Hisae and her boy friend, Gomi showed up in the hallway. After quick hellos, Gomi and Takaishi high-fived each other.
"I heard about your triple date," Hisae said, looking at Fuka. "Heard from Aya, it didn't turn out so great. Do you really think Sana-chan hit Hayama?"
"I don't know. But, who else would slap Akito like that? 'Sides the mark was in the shape of a deformed hand," Fuka said, and Hisae nodded in return.
"I don't get why Sana's this dense though," Gomi rolled his eyes at the thought. "I mean, it was pretty funny back in sixth grade. And, maybe even cute for some people's mind but, now it's just like she's crazy!"
"Exactly," Hisae said but, then, everyone turned to see Sana's pissed off looking face. Everyone looked ashamed at what they said but, it was the truth.
"You guys are terrible," Sana stared down at the tiled floor and ran away from the people she thought were her friends.
"SANA!" they all yelled after her but, she kept running as if she didn't ear them.
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Your always best friend
Feat. Fuka and Sana
"KYAH!" Sana yelled as she pressed the palms of her hands to her head. 'Everyone is being so mean to me. Telling me I love Akito-kun. I mean, he's always such a jerk. Always teasing me and…kissing me. But…" Sana stopped and thought harder. "He's always there for me and never rejected me when I needed him most. Tsuyoshi-kun tried to convince me that Akito-kun liked me before. But, Akito can't now 'cause he's with Airi-chan. Would my feelings still matter?'
"There you are, Sana!" Fuka smiled in delight.
"Yeah, hey," Sana said solemnly.
"We're all sorry for what we said before. But, really Sana…we just wanted you to tell the truth to Akito-kun. It's honestly not about his feelings, it's about you. And, even if he was mean to you or arrogant…it's probably because he likes you. That was how he showed his feelings, Sana-chan. Don't you understand?" Fuka explained everything and anything that confused Sana before.
"I…I understand b-but, he's with Airi-chan now! And, I'm-I'm a…a monster!!" Sana cried and caught her tears with her hands. She bent down against the wall.
"Sana," Fuka softly said and knelt beside her best friend. Fuka gently patted Sana's back as she cried.
"I'm with Naozumi-kun and I hurt him," Sana wailed, releasing more tears. "It's my entire fault!" She screamed but, no one heard except Fuka.
"Well, then, just do what's right, Sana," Fuka said, it was obvious but, probably not to Sana. Sana stood up, regaining her strength, "You are completely right! I have to fix this right now!"
"G'on girl, you can do it. I have faith in you," Fuka hugged Sana. Sana nodded confidently and ran off to find Naozumi, her first mission. After Sana left, Fuka sighed, "I see you guys, you can all come out now." From behind the four columns, Tsuyoshi, Aya, Hisae, and Takaishi popped out. Fuka chuckled slightly.
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Mission One: Naozumi.
"Naozumi-kun, I am so sorry," Sana cried gently, really feeling emotional today.
"I understand, I always did," Naozumi smiled reassuringly. "I always knew your feelings towards Akito. I just love you and I couldn't resist not asking you out when I had a bit of your heart. I knew you were full-fledged to Hayama-kun. But, that honestly doesn't change my feelings towards you. They're still the same." Sana reached for Naozumi's hand but, he jerked away before she could.
"S-sorry, Nao-chan! I didn't mean to hurt you," Sana repeated and choked on her nervous tears.
"It's okay," Naozumi said kindly, even though it wasn't.
"Can we still be friends?" Sana curiously asked.
"Of course," Naozumi smiled again. "Now go, there's someone you ought to be truthful to." He told her and then, Sana nodded and left. Naozumi sighed, 'My feelings for you will never change.'
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Mission Two: Akito.
"AKITO-KUN!" Sana waved, feelings of sadness for what she did with Naozumi still towering over her. Akito glanced her way, looking as monotonous and morbid as always. Sana nervously stared at Akito but, bit her lip and walked over. "Yo!" Sana said, even in front of him.
"Yeah?" Akito asked, appearing impatient.
"I need to tell you something. Please come with me," Sana pointed in the same direction to where Fuka and she once stood.
"Fine," Akito responded and followed Sana to the outdoor overhang and lanky columns, in the school. "Whattaya want, Kurata?" Akito snapped.
"I…I love you, Akito," Sana blurted out, her cheeks turning red. But, Akito looked even redder; fury was burning in his cheeks.
"Where's that thing?" Akito held out his hand.
"What thing?" Sana asked, feeling puzzled.
"Ya know, that thing you pull out," Akito gestured for Sana to give it to him.
"Oh this!" Sana showed her shiny red and yellow hammer.
"Yeah," Akito took it from Sana's hand. He held it up high and smacked it straight down on Sana's head.
"YOWCH!" Sana screamed. "What the heck did you do that for??"
"You're an idiot, Sana!" Akito said while gritting his teeth. "You love me? What a joke, Kurata! You really are dense."
"What? But, it's the truth!" Sana complained, her eyes watering.
"Sana, you don't get it," Akito seemed even more pissed off than usual. "I always loved you. But, you only realize that you love me now?? So stupid and slow. I made it completely obvious for so long and you never realized."
"I-I'm sorry! But, I do get it now," Sana said, in a whiny voice.
"Yeah! But, you're just too late, Sana," Akito shook his head in dismay.
"Am I?" Sana asked, tears falling down her eyes. Akito snuck a glance but, after realizing she was crying, casually looked away.
"You are. I'm with Airi-chan now. I'm not gonna give her up just 'cause you realize something. That'd be bad. And, I honestly have feelings for her," Akito gulped after explaining. "You're late, Sana. And, I'm sorry you are." Akito stared back at her. Immediately, he noticed she was crying.
"I'm sorry, Hayama," Sana lowly said, feeling worst than she did when she told the first news to Naozumi.
"Me too. I need to go now. Good bye," Akito waved but, didn't look at Sana as he did and walked off.
"Good bye," Sana mumbled as she watched her love go. Akito walked past the gate; obviously he was ditching school for the rest of the day. School seemed to be the last place he wanted to be right now. Probably because school meant Sana would be there. Akito punched the brick-made wall that was in front of the entirety of the school.
'A-and, that was my first mistake…," Akito thought to himself. "Ever trusting you.'