chapter 4
Takako could barely eat anything for dinner and retreated to her room. After Himeno was done, she went over to Takako's room to see if anything was wrong.
"Takako? Can I come in? Are you okay?" Himeno called from Takako's closed door.
"Um… I'd rather that you not come in. I'm just feeling a little under the weather. I think I just need to rest. I'm fine, though," Takako lied.
Around an hour later, Takako heard a knock at her door. It was Sasame.
"Takako? Himeno said you weren't feeling well. Can I come in?"
Takako took a deep breath and then said, "Come in," rather dryly and indifferently.
"Are you feeling all right now, Takako? Himeno said that you didn't eat much at dinner and that you said you felt ill. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?"
"Not really," Takako said in the same dry tone.
Sasame gave a soft sigh and continued gently, "I can tell when something is wrong Takako. Please tell me. You seem to be acting a little strange."
"Sasame, I can't go out to the movies tomorrow," she said bluntly. "I- I- just want to be alone."
"Why do you want to be alone? What's wrong? You know you can always talk to me, Takako," Sasame said, concerned.
"I just want to be alone, okay Sasame! Don't be so nosy and possessive!" Takako snapped.
Sasame was markedly surprised by Takako's response and taken aback. He uneasily said, "I'm sorry, Takako. I didn't mean any harm. It's okay if we don't go out tomorrow. If you change your mind, just come by my work. I was going to leave at 12:00, but I'll probably work until 2:00 since we aren't going out and I have a few things I need to do by the end of this week. Is that okay?"
"Whatever."
Sasame could tell she didn't want to be bothered and decided it would be best if he left. "I'll leave you be, Takako. Take care and I love you. If you need me for anything, please call."
"Bye," Takako said coldly.
After Sasame closed her door, Takako sat on her bed, "Damn…" she muttered under her breath. She gave a large sigh and thought 'I'm sorry Sasame.' Suddenly, Takako felt worn out and miserable. So she decided to go to bed early.
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