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The following week Karma and I visited a few clubs. It didn't go very well, mostly because we both kept annoying the club members with our antics. Of course it was all unintentional or at least on my side.
Theater club
"Welcome, Akabane-kun, Kitani-chan. You two wanted to learn a bit more about the theater club, didn't you?" a senpai greeted us.
"Yeah, Sayo wanted to explore some clubs. I'm going to follow her and join the one she joins," Karma remarked.
They showed us around and finally led us to the equipment storage room. During the tour Karma spooked from behind. I jumped and knocked over a stage panel. That led to a chain reaction of all other things being knocked down. The whole room looked like a tornado had raged through. We had created this in the span of bare five minutes...
"… I'm sorry, senpai. We will help you tidying."
After cleaning this up they kicked us out.
''Please don't come again.'' And they slammed the door close. This was definitely not our club.
Cooking club
''We're cooking an easy recipe today. You two can participate.''
We nodded and started cooking. Unfortunately I had the new habit of experimenting. Karma thought that I was going into the direction of a mad genius. Karma didn't help when he put for fun some chili into the dishes of the other students.
Needless to say we weren't welcome anymore. I don't think that they were going to eat Indian anytime soon.
Swim club
When I came out of the locker room some guys were ogling me. It was slightly creepy. I was physically 13 for god's sake! But I guess it's the beginning of our raging hormones.
We went swimming a few lanes and got corrected. It was a nice club. The members were friendly and it had a comfortable atmosphere.
When I got out of the water I slipped. I would have kissed the floor but a third-year caught me. But not very skillfully. In fact he groped my breast and I squealed, as embarrassing as it was.
''Aahh!''
Of course the position looked very... suggesting and Karma was there in a second. He punched the senpai in the face and dragged me with him. On Karma's demand we never went there again.
In the end we signed into the astronomy club. I liked watching the night sky and Karma was visibly more interested after the star-gazing in the sixth class. It helped that the club only met once a week, so most of the time Karma and I could do what we wanted after school.
As a result we found ourselves in more fights than I could dream of. Karma's taunting personality made him a perfect target for any delinquents and thugs. The fact I, a normal, fragile, little girl, always tagged along seemed to mock those people and they often came and challenged us or mostly Karma. I was canon fodder for them. Annoying, but I proved them otherwise. I think most people feared the both of us. Karma's and my violent behavior was slowly going as a rumor through the school. It was most likely the reason why no one approached us and that Karma was being quite disrespectful to the teachers. He had asked our homeroom teacher, Yamamoto-sensei, about something for the second year and pretty much ditched the class after that. Something about being thirsty.
I didn't really have a problem with that, after all Karma could take care of himself. Well, the school wasn't really helping. As long as Karma and I got good grades we could pretty much do anything. I had set rules for us and Karma followed them. Even more than the school rules. I didn't know whether to cry or to laugh. When I told that Karma he laughed.
''Because you earned my respect and those idiots didn't,'' was his answer.
One day one of our classmates had pulled out a comic at lunch. He was reading an article about Karma's favorite director, so the red head approached him from behind. The boy had long blue hair and a scrawny figure. He was shorter than me, but that didn't mean much. After all girls grew faster at this age, but he looked quite girly. Poor guy, he was probably being teased because of that. I could imagine Karma doing that at least. He... he looked familiar.
His azure blue eyes were trained onto the text on the page and intently reading its content.
''What? Really?! He's gonna be the director for Sonic Ninja?! Awesome!'' Karma was really delighted. His loud shout startled me out of my thoughts. He was a really big fan of this director. ''And it's showing today?! Let's go watch it, Shiota!''
He turned to me, where I observed their interaction.
''Sayo, will you come too?''
''Sure,'' was my short reply.
Nagisa looked somewhat stunned but caught himself after a few seconds.
''Yes, let's watch it.''
''So, you like Sonic Ninja?'' I asked. ''And I don't really know your name. I'm Kitani Sayori. It's nice to meet you. You can call me Sayori.''
I stretched out my hand.
''Ah, it's nice to meet you too, Sayori-san.'' He shook my hand. ''My name is Shiota Nagisa. Please call me Nagisa in exchange. Yes, I like Sonic Ninja. I've been reading this comic for a while already.''
''I see, Nagisa-kun. Well. Let's enjoy the movie together.''
''Hey, you two. Don't forget me. Do you know my name, Shiota?'' Karma whined.
''Yes, you are Akabane Karma. You can call me Nagisa too.''
''Nice, call me Karma. Let's go after class.''
We nodded and went on with lunch. Karma and me stayed at Nagisa's table till the end and talked a bit of ourselves. I learned that he liked sushi and English. Nagisa disliked Science or at least it is his least favorite subject. He lived alone with his mother.
After class we met up and went to the cinema. Luckily we all had enough money so we didn't need to go home first. The cinema seemed to be a bit crowded. Probably because of the new movie. After purchasing the tickets and snacks, we went to the movie theater and waited for the film to begin.
Nagisa still seemed a bit awkward around us, but his love for Sonic Ninja seemed to be greater than that. He talked a bit with us about the plot.
The movie took place in a city where the protagonist resided. He was a superhero with ninja powers and took out the enemies that wanted to take over the city or even the world. Eventually he would find some allies, but he had been alone for a long time.
All of that seemed exactly that what normal teenagers or younger children would watch. It wasn't something that I would watch, but it seemed still good. When the movie started, the seats were mostly occupied. Mainly teenagers our age, but a few children and adults in between. Nagisa looked quite excited and I could see Karma smiling. It was quite adorable.
''Wah, that was great!'' Nagisa stretched his arms when we came out of the cinema. Karma and I mimicked him.
''Yeah,'' answered Karma. ''Even if it was a bit clichéd.''
Nagisa sweatdropped.
''So guys, what would you like to do now?'' I asked.
''Let's go eat something. I'm hungry.'' Karma looked at us.
''Sure,'' said Nagisa. I nodded. I was getting hungry anyway.
''How about some noodles? Or would you like something else?'' I suggested.
''I'm ok with noodles. You Nagisa?''
''Yeah, sure.'' He smiled at us. ''I know a nice place nearby. Should we go there?''
Since Karma and I hadn't any ideas, we let Nagisa guide us to some food. We went through more populated areas before we arrived at a small restaurant. There were lesser crowds and the surroundings were uncomfortably familiar. The red head and I had fought here a small gang before, not a very long time ago. It hadn't been that pretty, but we had won. Now we were back. I just hoped that we wouldn't be seen. Nagisa stepped into the building. The establishment looked nice. It was well lighted and cozy designed. The shop was in a traditionally style with wooden tables and calligraphic scrolls decorating the walls.
''Here, I have been here only a few times, but the food is good. Plus they have a nice pricing.'' He smiled again.
Together we sat down on a table for four and looked at the menu. I was sitting beside Karma and Nagisa sat across from us.
There weren't many other guests, not enough for it to be crowded, so it was quite comfortable. I didn't see any people in our age group, so I didn't worry about being seen by that gang. I hadn't anything against a fight, but I would rather not scare Nagisa. Karma got along with him so nicely.
They were currently talking to each other about something. A weird feeling washed over me. I was... jealous? I didn't feel overly jealous of them, but it felt slightly uncomfortable. I felt fond of the idea of Karma getting other friends, but... I felt left behind. I knew, I depended on Karma. He was a big part of my life and one of the reasons why I was not wallowing in self-pity and pondering of the meaning of all of this. I wondered if this was bad. I was sure that I was feeling a lot more because of puberty. Lately I have been a lot more uncertain than before, but not with my friendship with Karma. This was definitely new.
I was feeling left behind because this was new. Karma was still my only link outside of my family and I felt possessive of that. The thought of letting something new in was strange and scaring me lightly. It let Nagisa stand in a negative light … or it was my period.
But that was all bullshit. Karma wouldn't leave for another person. Nagisa was a nice person. A bit too normal to be true, but he was nice. I shouldn't feel jealous of him. The fact that Karma made a new friend was good. Nagisa wouldn't be so close to me as Karma but I should try to get to know him. My social skills were rusty from being buried in my books but I wasn't bad at socializing. I could at least read the emotions of other people. I would try at least. My thoughts were interrupted by the waiter.
''Would you like to order?'' he asked.
I looked at Karma and Nagisa. They had put their cards down already.
''Yes, please,'' I answered.
I ordered a tempura udon, Karma some miso ramen and Nagisa tonkatsu ramen. After ordering we waited for the dishes. I tried to make a conversation with Nagisa. I could only embarrass myself.
''So Nagisa-kun, what do you think of this day?''
He looked a bit surprised for a second, but he caught himself quickly.
''I was surprised at first that you invited me, but it was really fun with you two. I am really grateful that you asked me.'' Nagisa sounded really sincere.
''Well, you should thank Karma. He's a really big fan of this director. His room is plastered with posters he took part in,'' I told him with a smile.
Nagisa laughed. As revenge Karma pulled my cheek.
''Eeeh, Karma. That hurts!''
''Then you shouldn't blab about me like this,'' he retorted.
I rubbed my abused cheek and pretty much pouted at him. I really should stop that. Across us I could hear Nagisa laughing. I glared at him.
''That's not funny, Nagisa-kun. Karma hurt my face. How will I find myself a husband one day if I don't look pretty?'' I said jokingly.
''What pretty face?'' asked Karma mockingly. ''All I see are your wrinkles.''
I swatted his shoulder playfully.
''A guy should like you because of your personality anyway,'' he continued nonchalantly.
''Aw, isn't he cute, Nagisa-kun?''
''Yes, for sure. Totally different from your behavior from school and those rumors,'' answered Nagisa.
''Oh?'' Karma leaned forward. ''Tell me. What are those rumors?''
''Ah...'' Nagisa noticed in which predicament he was. ''Well, you two are somewhat infamous in our school. When I usually hear of you two it's because of a fight or your good grades. For doing so little in class and fighting, you two are really good in school. A few accused you of cheating. You are usually on par with the chairman's son in intelligence.
Additionally you pick fights with some delinquents nearby and beat them up. That's why most seem to avoid you.''
We sat there in silence while Karma and I digested the information. I was the first one to break it.
''We don't really challenge those idiots for the fights. They come automatically. After winning one, they come like flies. It's really annoying.''
''Yeah.'', added Karma. ''And Sayo and I don't cheat. We are just smarter than those idiots. It's their fault for not studying enough or whatever.''
Nagisa sweatdropped at our casual dismissal of those rumors.
''Yeah... You two are for sure more different than I thought. I wonder, for how long do you know each other already?''
''Since the second grade. We've always been always in the same class since then. She's been glued to my side since five years already.'', was Karma's answer.
''And I have no intention of leaving you anytime soon.'', I deadpanned.
Nagisa looked at our conversation with amusement.
''Are you two dating?'', was his innocent question. Or not so innocent. I could see the mischief on his eyes. He clearly knew the answer.
''Haah?! We aren't!'', came Karma's immediate response. His cheeks were again tinted in a slight pink. He was so easy to tease.
''I'm hurt, Karma. Why would you reject our relationship like this? I thought you love me.'' I could see the exact moment that Karma noticed that what I said. His head was now taking the shade of a tomato, till he suddenly began to calm down.
''Sayo, I could never do that.'', his voice was flat. ''My love for you knows no bounds. I could never live without you.''
I broke out in laughter. After five years Karma was finally joining my antics and it only needed another friend. That was awesome.
''Does that answer your question, Nagisa-kun?'', I asked after calming down.
''I'm afraid not.'', Nagisa said with a smile.
''You, Nagisa-kun, are a cunning, little ass.'' I switched into English.
Not even surprised by my sudden change of language, he cocked his head to the side.
''So?''
''No, we aren't.''
Nagisa looked satisfied. Just when I wanted to ask something, the waiter came with our order. We ate our food in silence and payed. When we left the restaurant, the sun had begun to set. So we started our way home. It was dangerous at night. At least when the gangs came out and want revenge. As mentioned before Karma and I had beaten up a small gang in this area not so long before and really should hurry.
''Oh? What do we have there?''
Too late. Shit. Karma and I whirled around and I tried not to look too aggressive. I saw Karma doing the same. They would probably see this as a sign and attack.
''Hello, guys.'', greeted Karma them. ''Lovely to see you, but we have to go now. Would you mind if we just go away?''
I could hear the fake-cheerfulness Karma was using. He was sure that they wouldn't let us go and I had the same opinion.
''No can do, Akabane. You humiliated us last time with your friend and now we want to pay you back. I'm sure you have some time for us.''
They began to surround us.
''Ah, too bad. Nagisa-kun? Could you please stand beside? It could get messy.'' I didn't want him to get hurt.
''A...ah, ok.'' He tried to get out of our way.
''So,'' began Karma. ''What should we do now, Sayo?''
I snorted.
''What can we do else than fight? We don't have many options.''
''Fair point.''
And it began. The first thug ran in our direction. I counted a number of seven. It weren't that many people, but it would still be hard.
We both waited until the first person was close enough so that we wouldn't be unaware of the other man and strike. Karma lashed out with his foot and swept away the legs of the first attacker. In response I kicked the man's head when his body had landed on the floor.
When the rest of the gang saw that they ran angered forward.
''Ahahahaha, come on! Don't you have anything better?'' Karma raged like a storm over the battlefield. His arms and legs were a fast blur of limbs. He took his opponents down mercilessly.
During my observation one delinquent had snuck up on my side and punched me in my stomach. The punch knocked the air out of my lungs, but I took hold of the hand that had hit me.
''Ah, onii-san. That's not nice. A surprise attack like that.'' I smiled sweetly.
''Then you shouldn't have spaced out in first place, Kitani.'' He was somewhat nervous.
''Yeah, you're right.'', and with those words I kicked his side sharply. I had some power in my legs so it wasn't a surprise when he suddenly cried out and clutched his right half.
I took the chance and rammed his head into a nearby pole. He collapsed. In that moment I noticed two other people from the edge of my vision. They were trying to sneak up to me or more like trying to attack me before I was done. One had blonde hair and the other one was very tall. As they ran towards me, I jumped and used the knocked out guy on the pole as my leverage.
I think I flashed them, if their pausing was any indication for it.
I jumped on the blond haired guy, who lost his balance and fell on his face. The second one stood stunned on his spot. I was still on the back of his friend and practically defenseless. I watched him standing there while I pounded the head of the guy beneath on the floor.
He was for sure dumb for just standing there.
''Oi, onii-san. You okay there?'', I had taken it as a habit to be very childish during fights. It was like a different personality. I don't think that it was very healthy but I had fun doing it. Maybe I was just doing it to disturb Karma.
Sudden shaken out of his shock he started to realize what I was doing. I had already rendered the blond unconscious and was now approaching the tall guy. He made no effort to move but didn't seem ready to attack me.
''Oi, onii-san? Won't you attack? If not I'm going to punch you.''
I looked like an innocent bystander if not for the dirt and scratches on my person.
''Wha-'' I punched his jaw.
''Oi, oi. Weren't you going to beat me?'', I asked him. ''What's with you?''
I hit him once more.
''Oi, do something!'' I didn't understand why he wouldn't fight back. In the end he stumbled and fell on his ass. Seeing that he didn't intend to do anything anymore I stopped my attacks. He looked at me.
''Ah, sorry. I won't fight you anymore.'', he apologized. ''I was just here because a friend of mine asked me to. I thought it was some kind of gang fight, but yeah...''
I scanned his face and body language. Either he was really telling the truth or he was a skilled liar. I sighed.
''Fine, do me a favor and just stay there. I just want to end this and go home.''
He nodded.
''What's your name?'' he asked suddenly. ''I'm Sakuraba Saito.''
''Kitani Sayori,'' I answered. ''Hey, I have to go now. Let's talk if we ever meet each other again. Don't do anything shady!''
With those words I ran to Karma who was taking the three other guys 50 meters away. He didn't look like he needed my help, but better be sure. When I arrived only one was standing. Karma launched his fist into the guys face as I looked for Nagisa. The poor blunet had taken shelter behind a building and had watched the whole fight.
''Nagisa-kun! Are you okay?'' The shorter boy whipped his head around.
''Yeah, I'm fine Sayori-san. What about you? You look exhausted.'' He looked at my somewhat ruined appearance.
''I'm fine. Just a few scratches. Looks like Karma is done too.'' The red head just finished his opponent and looked for us. I waved at him. ''Hey, Nagisa-kun. I'm sorry for dragging you into this. We didn't want to involve you into our fights. I understand if you don't want to have anything to do with us anymore.''
I bowed to him.
''Ah, Sayori-san. It's alright. I had an idea of what I would involve myself with. We can still hang out. It's no problem.''
Exactly after that Karma arrived at the spot we were standing at.
''Ah, hey Nagisa-kun. I'm sorry. I shouldn't-''
''Please don't apologize. I already talked with Sayori-san about that. I won't stay away from you because of that,'' Nagisa interrupted him.
''You are really a particular boy, Nagisa-kun. In everything ordinary and totally harmless, but you aren't afraid of such things. I don't know whether I should like it or not,'' I speculated.
''What are you talking about? I'm just a normal boy,'' he dismissed easily and smiled.
''Well,'' butted Karma in. ''I'm just glad that you are ok with this. Let's hang out more in the future.''
''Yeah, for sure Karma-kun.''
I looked at the sky. It was almost dark.
''Come on, guys. It's getting late. If we aren't back soon my mom will worry,'' I said.
''Yeah, yeah, coming.''
And we finally went home. What a long and annoying day.
Chapter ten out! I'M VERY SORRY!
I took way too long for this chapter. I'm currently staying at my relatives' place and didn't get to write this often. Again, I'm sorry. You have one shot free. Please don't kill me!
In this chapter Nagisa is finally making his appearance. I have the feeling that I'm making everyone OOC and this annoys me so much. Writing is so difficult! I really hope to gain more experience from writing fanfictions.
Soooo, with Nagisa we get closer to the actual story. I think that this Karma is different from the one in canon. He has more rules he sticks to and is a bit of a sweetheart (At least to Sayori). I may change his actions a bit due to that but I will mostly stick to canon. I don't have the imagination to do anything else. Should there be actual romance? I don't know. And if you didn't realised it Nagisa is also in class D.
As always Shiki betaed this chapter. This time there was no complaint of the length, even if it was longer than the last one. Haha.
Guest - In the beginning I wanted her entrance, the way of her entering 3E, having to do something with Asano Gakuhu, but the idea that I had didn't fit with the chairman's character, since he would sent her to 3E in my idea. Maybe they will have a friendly chat in their second or third year. I don't know yet.
TheRoseShadow21 - I may do a few different POVs later on. Something like an interlude maybe. I'm not that good at looking from different perspectives at a person, but I will try.
animagirl - Sayori suspects something of being in AC, but doesn't want to realise it. The thought of being reborn freaks her already out, but in a fictional world? There will be a mayor freak out. Look foward to it.
Ah, a so long author note. I ramble.
Wish you a nice day!
-Yuki
