The news that Keiko had finally agreed to go out with someone spread quickly among her friends. They were all happy for her and kept telling her that this would be good for her. In fact, she was the only person who didn't seem happy about her decision.
Botan came over that evening to help her get ready.
"Botan, I really don't want to go" Keiko said sitting down while Botan went through her closet trying to find the nicest outfit.
"Oh come on, this will be fun"
"But this really doesn't feel right"
"You're just saying that because you haven't gone out in a while. Trust me, this will be fine."
"I really hope so." she replied, yet she still couldn't let go of the odd feeling that this just was wrong.
Botan somehow managed to get Keiko to get dressed and out the door, despite all of her protests. She was wearing a light blue tank top and white pants. Kira and Aiko had arranged for them to meet near the pond in the park at 7:00.
Botan and Keiko both walked to the park, when they neared the meeting place, they saw a young man standing there.
"Wow, is that the guy they picked out for you?" Botan inquired inspecting him as closely as possible, from a hundred yards away
"Umm…. I think so"
"They have good taste"
"Yeah, I guess."
"Keiko! What's wrong with you? This guy's gorgeous!" Botan exclaimed, still not able to take her eyes off him. "If you don't go now, I'll gladly take him"
"Fine, I'm going…" As Keiko walked towards the pond, Botan hopped on her oar and flew above, so she could see everything. But, Botan wasn't the only curious one. Kira and Aiko were also watching from behind some bushes.
As Keiko walked towards the man, she saw that Botan was right. This guy was kind of cute. He was tall, had golden-brown hair, and dark brown eyes.
"Hello, you must be Keiko" he said to her as she reached him.
"Yes"
"My name is Haru, it's very nice to meet you."
"Nice to meet you too" Keiko replied, her gaze still not meeting his.
"Aiko has told me so much about you..."
'At least he's polite' Keiko thought to herself.
From their hiding place in the bushes, Kira and Aiko whispered to each other.
"I knew this would be a good idea" Aiko squealed
"Shhh…. do you want them to hear us?"
"Sorry, but I'm so excited! Don't they make the cutest couple?"
"Yeah, you're right" Kira agreed, "I just hope Keiko goes along with this."
The night continued on with Haru trying to make conversation, but Keiko avoiding most of his questions.
"Keiko?"
"Yes"
"Is something wrong?"
"No, why?"
"You're just, very quiet."
"Oh, I'm sorry, it's just… I'm a bit tired, I had a long day."
"Well, would you like me to walk you home?"
"Sure." Keiko and Haru headed towards Keiko's house. When they finally reached, he walked her to the door.
"Thank you for walking me home" Keiko said as she unlocked the door to her house.
"Wait, do you mind if I ask you something?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"Keiko, I know we only just met, and you weren't really yourself today, but I really like you, and I was wondering if you would go out to dinner with me tomorrow night…" There was a moment of silence before Keiko replied.
"I'd love to"
From above the house, Botan watched smiling.
"Yes!"
Konnichiwa Minna-san!
So how was this chapter???
Oh...please don't flame me saying that Keiko would never do this...because Yusuke is supposedly dead...
Anyway, please review!!!
Arigato!
Ja Ne!