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Chapter 5

Tickets and Fans' club

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Kikuchi stretched his arms upward, yawning at the same time.

Today is only the second day of school and yet so many things have happened. Looking back at the memories of the previous night, he shrugged.

He was currently making his way to school, perfectly dressed and a good 45 minutes earlier than yesterday. You could say he almost didn't sleep just to make sure that a certain lady wouldn't fidget with his alarm clock again and cause him to be late for school.

The calm morning air of a Tuesday greeted his exhausted body, the silence that was broken momentarily by passing bikes played in his ears. The road was deserted except for commuters like him who would wake up early to enjoy this majestic part of the day.

"Oi!"

His brown orbs narrowed as a figure appeared down the end of the road where it curves towards the train station. Pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose, he raised an eyebrow.

"Kanzaki? What in the world are you doing in here?"

The lady in question grinned, "Good morning, Yo-shi-to," she said sweetly, emphasizing on his given name.

Kikuchi stopped in front of her, running a hand down his brown locks. With raised eyebrows, he asked, "Care to explain why you are here?"

Kanzaki pretended to be innocent. She looked down on her outfit, which consists of her black school uniform and matching black shoes. Bringing her gaze back on Kikuchi, she spoke slowly, "Judging by my outfit, I think I am going to school."

He readjusted his glasses, "Har,har,har, as if that answered my question."

Kanzaki dropped the innocent look, "Actually, Onizuka called me an hour ago. He said something about meeting here-"

She was cut of by the roaring sound of a motorcycle closing in. Just then, a perfectly polished motorcycle jumped from a bush. The screeching tires signaled its stop in front of the two teenagers. Sitting casually on the said vehicle was none other than the great teacher Onizuka.

"Good Morning everyone!" he greeted loudly, a toothy grin plastered on his face. the teenagers raised their eyebrows.

"What do you want now, teach?" Kikuchi asked. he closed his eyes and mumbled a silent prayer. He long has learned that trouble or something out of ordinary goes with Onizuka.

Onizuka coughed a little. "Since you are already in a 'relationship'," he patted both teenagers, "I believe it would be proper that you, Kikuchi," he sent a knowing smirk on the said guy, "must go to school with your girlfriend, hand in hand."

Kikuchi cocked his head to the side, "As if we would do that. Right?" he glanced at Kanzaki.

Kanzaki pretended to think hard then grinned, "I think it's a great idea!"

Kikuchi could have sworn something possessed his fellow genius.

"B-but!"

Kanzaki hushed Kikuchi, "If we want to get rid of an 'unwanted fiancée', we must act professionally, right?" she got a nod from her former teacher.

"But Rhine doesn't go to the same school as we do," Kikuchi reasoned out. Somehow, the idea of going to school with Kanzaki made his cheeks feel warm...wait... warm?

"But you must always be ready! Kikuchi, I know you never had a girlfriend before, that's why you don't know these kinds of things! Trust your teacher, Kikuchi, I'm an expert in this field," Onizuka assured.

Kikuchi raised an eyebrow, "Expert in this field? You never had a girlfriend!"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, Kikuchi, you don't understand a thing when it comes to these things. Those ladies are just blind not to see a great guy like me! You could be expert in this field even you never had a single girlfriend," Onizuka explained fluently.

Kikuchi and Kanzaki shook their heads.

"Anyway, hurry or you'll be late!" Onizuka pushed the two towards the train station.

"Hey! I haven't agreed with this yet!" Kikuchi continued to restrain but Kanzaki pulled him by the arm.

"Oh, come on! You're such a baby, Yoshito!" she dragged the poor guy, "It'll be fun!"

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Kikuchi could not believe his destiny.

He was currently making his way to school, that is, with Kanzaki on his side. You may say it is no big deal, but for him, it was a big deal.

He really don't know why but the thought of going to school with Kanzaki was just absurd. Hell! Kanzaki didn't go to school everyday and if she did, she'll make a grand appearance. Okay so maybe that was way back their junior high days. But, he still haven't got used to this new Kanzaki.

New Kanzaki is even scarier than Rhine. She's unpredictable, worse, she is a genius and a mind like hers is full of complex ideas and philosophy. She could put fate in her favor. She's not an open book that could be read anytime you want.

And this is what Kikuchi felt. Kanzaki is taking the 'girlfriend' thing seriously. And he doesn't have an idea why she agreed to it in the first place! She said it could kill some time, but he knew there's something deeper than that.

So, let's go back with the 'going-to-school-with-Kanzaki issue'. Somehow, his cheeks grow warm when she's close. This never happened before, not even with his first love... well, he was too young to say it was love but nevertheless, he liked to be with her. Anyway, Kanzaki is different. She's... just different. And he liked her for that.

Wait... like?

Does he actually have a crush on this weird lady? No, that couldn't possible. Maybe he wasn't really blushing, maybe his cheeks grew warm because of the heat. Yes, the heat! He couldn't have a crush with her, Onizuka would laugh at him, worse, and the teacher might even set him up like what he did with Yoshikawa.

But what if Onizuka have been thinking the same thing? I mean, what if he thought that he, Kikuchi, has a crush on Kanzaki that's why he let the lady pose as his girlfriend in the first place? Is it possible?

Yes, everything is possible for Onizuka.

"Ne, Kikuchi?" Kikuchi snapped out of his thoughts and saw Kanzaki peering mischievously on him.

"What?" he asked quite rudely. If there was one thing he hated, it was being disturbed in a crucial time: thinking time.

Kanzaki dismissed his aggressiveness. "You see, you're already next."

Kikuchi glanced in front of him where the ticket lady raised an eyebrow, "Are you going to buy a ticket or not?" she asked impatiently.

It was then he realized that he was standing in front of the ticket booth, waiting for his turn to buy a train ticket to Domino City.

Rummaging his pocket, he got some money and handed it to the lady. "A ticket to Domino City, please."

"Wait, make that two, please," Kanzaki interrupted. The ticket lady raised her eyebrow higher that it was in the verge of disappearing in her bangs.

Kikuchi eyed Kanzaki for an explanation. She cocked her head to the side. "Well... since I am accompanying you to school, isn't just proper that you treat me?"

Kikuchi raised an eyebrow as realization hit him. So that's why she was eager to accompany him: she wants him to treat her. Great, just great.

"What if I don't want?" Kikuchi tested. Somehow, he wants to see her reaction.

Kanzaki assumed a 'detective pose' with her right hand massaging her chin and her left rested on her waist. "You know, it is easy to say: 'Rhine, I'm really not Yoshito's girlfriend. You could have him for yourself if you want. I'll even set a date for you two."

Kikuchi was speechless. Somehow, his brain isn't working well: he couldn't think of a counter back for her statement, he was busy admiring her blackmailing skill. Definitely, Kikuchi is SICK!

Kanzaki took advantage of his surprise that she grabbed the bill on his hand and handed it to the ticket lady. "Two tickets please,"

"Hey!"

The ticket lady got the bill and exchanged it for two train tickets, handing Kikuchi the change.

Kikuchi slapped his head. He was saving his money for that latest software! He really wanted it and this lady here made it hard for him.

"Cheer up, Yoshito, think of it as a blessed act," Kanzaki supplied. Kikuchi scowled.

"Hmmm!"

"Hehehehe!" Kanzaki gigged as she pulled Kikuchi on the train.

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Onizuka watched as the scene before him unfolded. Dressed up in his usual formal attire (the white one with the red necktie), he leaned casually while savoring his cigarette.

He just finished watching Kikuchi and Kanzaki's little fight over a train ticket. Good, his plan is working just well. Now, just a little more and be the two teens would get together.

And that's what he called 'Great Teacher Onizuka's brilliant plan.'

But the first thing he must do is to make sure that no one disrupts this brilliant plan of his.

-

Kikuchi groaned, and groaned.

He still can't forgive Kanzaki for that train ticket. Yes, it is quite shallow but for him, it meant a lot. Every yen counts!

They were nearing the school complex, a good 15 minutes earlier than the bell. Some of their classmates were passing by, some having the time to say 'hi.'

"I wonder what we'll do today," Kanzaki mused loudly. "Hey, what's going on?"

Kikuchi focused his eyes on the lobby of the main building. There was a crowd blocking the way, whispering to each other.

"What's going on?"

The crowd suddenly went quiet when Kanzaki and Kikuchi were a few meters away. They were composed mostly of girls, probably first years like the two. They were particularly staring at Kanzaki with pure hatred.

Now, Kikuchi was definitely confused. It was only the second day of school, so what could have they done?

Out from the middle of the crowd came a lady dressed in the proper school uniform though her skirt seemed a few inches short. She was no doubt pretty, her long black tresses reached her shoulders. Her brow eyes were professional like. Behind her, two girls stood, both having short hair with brown highlights.

The lady who emerged smiled and pulled an I.D. from her pocket. She placed it high enough for Kikuchi and Kanzaki to read.

Yorimoto Sayuri

President

Kikuchi Yoshito fan's club

Kikuchi's jaw dropped. What.the.heck? Beside him, Kanzaki stifled a laugh.

The others followed suit. They also showed their I.D.'s

"Good Morning, Kikuchi-san," Yorimoto Sayuri greeted kindly. She bowed politely to both Kanzaki and Kikuchi. "We would just like to clarify some things,"

"Wait, hold on, what do you mean by KIKUCHI'S FANS CLUB?" Kikuchi interrupted. Are these people really crazy?

Sayuri nodded knowingly, "This fans club was created yesterday. You may not know it, Kikuchi-san, but you are quite popular even way back your junior high days. When these ladies learned you are going to this school, they made this alliance, thus the fans club."

Kikuchi remained silent. What is happening to this world? Yesterday, Rhine arrived and then Kanzaki posed as his girlfriend. Now, a fans club has been made in honor of him. Kikuchi, abyssus abyssum invocat.(1)

"How many members does this fans club have?" Kanzaki asked curiously.

"About one-fourth of the ladies' population," Sayuri answered. Some of the ladies giggled as their gaze never wavered from Kikuchi. Kanzaki coughed to stifle her laugh.

"Anyway, we would like to clarify some things, Kikuchi-san," Sayuri continued. "There's a rumor that you already have a girlfriend," by this, the ladies glared daggers at Kanzaki, "and our source said that Ms. Kanzaki Urumi is the said girl. Is it true?"

Kikuchi glanced at Kanzaki. Lesson for the day: Fama nihil est celerius (2). What will they do now?

"It is true, right, Yoshito?" Kanzaki answered plainly. By this, the ladies gritted their teeth.

Sayuri blinked but nodded. Perhaps she's not that obsessed like her companions for she showed no sign of irritancy. She just smiled. "Well, girls, we heard the truth. I think it is time for us to go back to our classes."

But not all fans are as considerate as Sayuri. They wanted proof.

"How do we know whether you are lying or not!" A lady spat. Kikuchi prayed silently as he eyed Kanzaki.

Kanzaki thought for a while. She smiled, "Perhaps this will work." By this, she faced Kikuchi and tiptoed, her lips brushing gently on his.

- To Be Continued...

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I'm really sorry if I introduced another OC. I'm still not sure if she'll have a big role... who knows?

I'm also sorry for the shortness of this chapter. We have 4 plays to accomplish by March so I'm really in a hurry.

Thanks again to all of those who reviewed chapter 4. You are all so kind! Thanks for your continues support in this fanfic.

(1) Latin quote. "Hell calls hell; one misstep leads to another."

(2) Latin quote. "Nothing is swifter than rumor."

Expect more quotes in the chapters to come!

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Miriae