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Something I'm Not

Chapter 4

Rukawa:

"Moshi moshi," the person on the other end of the line answered.

"I'd like to speak to Mitsuki Yuki, dozo," I said.

"Please wait awhile...i'll just call her."

There was a moment of silence and then someone picked up the phone.

"This is Mitsuki," she greeted.

Mitsuki:

"I have your bike," he said shortly. His voice was kinda husky, as if he hadn't used it for days.

"Oh! I have yours, too. You must be RK?" I asked.

"Yes."

I was hoping he'd tell me his name. Apparently he was very shy or something (judging from the way he answered).

"Ah, well, when would you like to swap bikes?" I asked.

"Tomorrow. 8:00 am sharp. Park near the village store."

"Okay--"

He hung up the phone on me.

Jeez. What a jerk.

[Saturday 7:55 am Park]

Mitsuki:

I was 5 minutes early. I knew he wouldn't appreciate my being late after he had ordered me to come here at 8 sharp.

I sat down on a park bench and waited. Finally, I saw a guy riding a bike approaching me. I squinted; he certainly looks familiar...

I stared at him in surprise when he stopped right in front of me.

It was Rukawa Kaede. imagine that!

No wonder he didn't speak much in our telephone conversation. The fact that he even spoke was a miracle in itself.

He jumped off my bike and got his.

"Ah, arigato," I said. He didn't say anything, though. He just rode his bike and went away leaving me standing there, still surprised that it was him.