A/N » Exams are coming so updates may take longer now. Besides, I'm getting an early writer's block. Haha. Pardon me. -_-;
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Generation Y
Chapter 6 » Misao's past in Eirin Academy
"You know Yaoda Ella?" asked Ryuki, who seemed to have revert back from the serious food guy to the jolly playboy he is.
"She's from Eirin, I WAS from Eirin." Said Misao.
Surprisingly, this revelation shocked everybody.
"What? Can't I come from Eirin?" Misao was annoyed by the looks on their faces.
"Well, not that, it's just that, I thought Eirin girls were much more gentle." Joked Ryuki. Clearly, he said what he shouldn't have said again, and that got him a step on the foot.
"Eirin rules ok! If not for my father and his crazy logic of whatever, I would still be in Eirin scoring tops and getting compliments and having more friends than in this sickening school!" Misao shot back.
"Do you have a boyfriend there?" asked a quiet Nishirou.
Misao was quite taken aback by the sudden question from Hitori Nishirou. Ryuki looked amusingly at his friend, while Takizawa waited to hear the answer, not sure if he really did want to know the true answer behind Misao's adoration for her previous school.
"Are you really the Hitori Nishirou I know?" asked Misao with a half amused face.
"Don't avoid answering. Everybody's waiting." Said Nishirou coolly.
"Why are you so interested." Asked Misao, hoping to change the topic from here.
"No apparent reason. Just answer me." Replied Nishirou.
"Well, it's because…" trailed Misao. "Idon'thaveaboyfriendbecauseIsimplydon'twantoneandnotbecause-" she paused, then continued. "Notbecausenobodywantsme!"
F3 struggled with her answer before they finally figured the message.
"So our little never-been-in-love angel is afraid of telling us reasons because she's afraid we might find out that she's still single after so long? Tsk tsk, you should have more confidence in us. We can help you find boyfriends you know? Now, what's the real reason behind your fondness for that school?" said Ryuki slyly.
"It's so none of your business. If you want to save the kitchen, then stop probing me further, or I swear you will find your heaven empty in 3 minutes." Threatened Misao.
"Cool it babe. Don't use my kitchen as an example or threat. It will feel sad." Joked Ryuki.
"Sicko." Muttered Misao.
"Hatakaru san, can you introduce me to your friends?" a sickeningly sweet voice rose from the entrance of the Grand Hyatt.
"Damn! Yaoda's here so soon." Cursed Misao.
"You can recognize her voice?" asked Ryuki.
"I can recognize her even if she's turned into ashes. Her voice is so unique, with inverted commas. I can't believe Hatakaru's dating her!" replied Misao.
"Hmm… do I sense jealously?" Ryuki stroked his chin curiously.
"Yeah right. As if I would ever be jealous of her." Said Misao angrily.
Ryuki was about to make another comment before Saota stepped forward with Ella.
"Guys, Yaoda Ella, Yaoda Ella, my friends." Mumbled Saota.
Nishirou shifted uncomfortably and finally announced, "I'm going out for a while."
Misao shot daggers at Ella who seemed to have her hands all over Saota.
"Oh Ikina, we meet again. I heard that your father sent you to Eitoku, so the rumors are true. Why? Eirin's standard too high for your brain?" smirked Ella.
"Oh, hi Yaoda. Eirin's standard is definitely higher than Eitoku's. But not for my brain. Have you considered transferring to Eitoku too? Because if the standard at Eirin's too high for me, it would most probably be so for you too, considering the fact that I came in TOPS while you SECOND?" Misao paid special emphasis on the words top and second, knowing Ella will most definitely be embarrassed.
"Hatakaru kun let's get something to drink, I'm getting a little thirsty from talking to some barbaric girl with no manners." Said Ella.
Ella grinned widely as Saota took her arm and dragged [yes, literally dragged] her to the champagnes. Misao stared at her and finally registered in her mind: Yaoda Ella is absolutely in love with Hatakaru Saota.
"Shono… I was wondering… WHERE THE HELL IS YUII IF SHE'S SUPPOSED TO BE YOUR DATE!?!?!" Misao burst out. She briefly remember her maid telling her that Yuii had left earlier with Ryuki, but, she's nowhere to be seen yet.
"Heh heh, I erm… erm… left her somewhere…" replied Ryuki, getting softer with every word.
"WELL! GO LOOK FOR HER! IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO HER, I'LL MAKE SURE YOU PAY FOR IT, TEN TIMES BACK!" Misao burst out again, sending Ryuki cowering behind Takizawa before running off to look for Yuii.
As soon as Ryuki left, soft music streamed into the ballroom. The emcee could be heard.
"It's a very special night tonight. The Hatakaru's have organized this party and they hoped that you all enjoy your time here. So either sit back and relax this lovely classic or dance to the tunes till you swoon." Said the Emcee.
Takizawa mustered his courage to ask Misao for a dance. "Erm… Misao, will you do me the honors by dancing with me?" asked Takizawa, his face a little red, and at the same time, surprised at his own courage.
"Huh? Oh. Sure. It'd be my pleasure." Smiled Misao, she too, turned a little red.
Her hands tingled a little as Takizawa took it and led her to the dance floor. Nishirou returned from his little break and stood there watching the interaction between his good buddy and Misao.
Takizawa led Misao gracefully as both of them got engrossed in the melody. When Misao looked up, she got mesmerized by Takizawa's eyes.
How come I've never noticed them before? The chestnut coloring in it is so obvious. It's like chocolate? It's almost engulfing me. They are really beautiful. Oh gosh I'm jealous of his eyes. …… Help me I'm going mad. Mad over him? No way. Or is it? Can't be. No no. I'm more like a little mad over Hatakaru Saota. But Takizawa? It can't be right? I'll never go gaga over him. Thought Misao as she found her staring once again into Takizawa's eyes.
She's staring at me. Is there something on my face? I don't think so. Is she in love with me then? Doesn't look like. More like admiring. Somehow I don't want admiring only. But, that's impossible. I should be glad dad decided upon this arrangement for me. I probably would not even get to dance with her if not for that. Takizawa smiled to himself.
"Don't smile like that."
A voice jerked him awake from his daydream.
"You look like an idiot." Grinned Misao.
The song just ended they had stop the dance. Misao looked over Takizawa's shoulders and pouted her lips as she saw Ella still clinging on eagerly to Saota.
"Let's got talk to Hitori. He looks lonely." Said Misao as her eyes wandered from Ella to Nishirou, sitting silently at the bar counter.
"Hey Hitori! You really surprised me back then with your weird question. Looks can be deceiving eh?" said Misao half smiling, half shivering from her 'near-death' experience with the F3 just now.
"… You really don't strike me as the type who doesn't have a boyfriend." Said Nishirou while looking at Misao in the eye.
Misao blushed intensely under the statement. That phrase itself has many meanings to it. One, Nishirou is just plain innocent. Two, Nishirou thought that Misao was pretty and judging from that, it wasn't right she doesn't have a boyfriend. Three, he's hinting he wants to be her boyfriend. Four, Nishirou's just being sarcastic.
Misao doesn't know why she's blushing either. She turned away from the boys so that they would not see her tomato-red face.
"I'm going out for a while." She announced. Partly because she didn't want them to see her face yet, partly because Hatakaru Saota is currently heading towards the trio, with his annoying date, Ella.
"I'm coming with you." Said Takizawa. He was surprised with his own decision, but nevertheless, stuck to it as Misao made her way to the exit.