Synopsis of Chapter 4: Rukawa had personality switch because of the car's hit. He likes the new him and he doesn't want to be what he used to be.
"Do you think you're under amnesia?" the doctor asked.
"No, I remember every detail of my life." Rukawa answered politely.
"That's odd. Amnesia is the common result of accidents like this, if not physical injury." he thought for a moment,
"That must be it!"
"What's it?" Shinobi asked.
"He may have personality switch." He turned to Rukawa,
"Why did you save her from that car?"
"She's my friend, I need not to hesitate to save someone in need, even if it was my worst enemy. But wait, I don't have an enemy…" he replied.
Shinobi jaw dropped at his reply.
"Now Ms. Tanima, would that how you think he would react?"
"No way. If he says those kind of words, I'd say that dogs could fly and cows will lay eggs."
"I see. Can you describe his personality?"
"Well, he's not much of a friendly person, he only talks to Ayako and me. He doesn't respect our teachers and our sempai. He's a lone wolf, expressionless, arrogant and cold. But the truth is, I'm the only one who sees light in him. The light that he gave me when I was in the darkness. He's a really sweet person inside."
"That was rather long. But do you consider him as expressive of his feelings?"
"Hell no! His pride can reach the sky."
"Really? Then that means it was no dream…" Rukawa the said.
"What dream?" Shinobi asked.
"While I was sleeping, I dreamed that I was an expressionless jerk who hides his every feeling. I guess it was, after all, reality."
"Now it's official. He's experiencing personality switch."
"What's that?" Shinobi asked.
"That's a state where a person acts the opposite of what they normally do. It's caused by a bang in a specific side of the head."
"Um, tell me, is that a good thing or a bad thing…" Rukawa asked.
"Personally, I see it as a bad thing, because it's like another soul resides in your body. You'll be a totally different person." The doctor answered.
"Ok… now that's spooky. Is there a cure?" Shinobi asked.
"Well, I suggest he stays in with someone who knows him well, maybe his parents or relatives, a best friend is also an option."
"Well then, that means you'll be living with me." Shinobi said.
"Well, it's fine with me. But won't it be hard for you? They might think, that we're living in…"
"Who your avid fans? I'm not afraid of them You saved my life. That's why I should help you be back to normal again."
"Back to normal?"
"Oh, and another thing, therapy makes the process faster." The doctor side commented.
"I don't want to go back to being cold… I like the new me. And I know that everyone else will."
"Well, you decide. But still, you're living with me."
"Ok."
"So, you won't be reserving for therapy?"
"He doesn't want to. I respect his decision." Shinobi answred.
"Well then, good luck with the new you."
They stepped out of the room and paid the hospital bill. They went to Rukawa's house and he packed his necessaries and valuables, and they arranged everything in the Tanima Mansion.
"Hope this room is big and comfy enough for you."
"Don't worry, I'm not picky."
"Rukawa, are you sure you don't want to go under therapy?"
"Hey, I'm fine. I know you'll learn to love the new me, just as you did in the old me."
"If you say so. Then, I'll agree and just bear with it."
"Thanks." He smiled again.
He continued, "I remember, you once said that I'm more good-looking if I smile nee? Then from now on, you'll always see a face with no pretences."
"Yeah, well it's getting late, see you tomorrow. Oyasuminasai."
"Oyasuminasai."
She left his room and headed to her own. She closed the door and went to her bed.
"Should I be happy in the things that's happening to him?" she thought to herself.
"I do want people to see that side of him that I see. I guess it's for the better."
"I mean, how can someone who is an all around better person than the old Rukawa actually be worse?"
So with that thought in mind, she gave her too much thinking a rest. The next morning, she woke up later than usual. There's only time to get ready for school, no time to have her morning jog. So she wore her uniform and head downstairs.
"Ohayou Shinobi." Rukawa greeted her.
"Ohayou!" she greeted back. "So, what do we have for breakfast?"
After they ate breakfast, they went to school. Both of them cycled along the way, Shinobi can cycle even if she wears a skirt. No further questions…
"So did you sleep well last night?" she asked.
"Yes, I did. It was really comfortable. How 'bout you?"
"Not really. I was just too preoccupied with stuff."
"I wonder what kinds of stuff." Rukawa thought.
When they reached the school, whispers could be heard. They knew it was about them.
"So, Rukawa… How's your stay at Shinobi's?" Sakuragi asked letting everyone know that he spend the night there.
"Oh, it's fine Sakuragi. Their house is just like ours." He replied.
"What's with him?" Sakuragi thought.
"Oh yeah, you don't know his condition yet, nee Sakuragi-kun?" Shinobi said.
"What condition?" Ayako asked.
"Hey, don't barge in other's conversation, that's rude!" Sakuragi lectured Ayako.
"You don't have the right to do that to my Aya-chan." Miyagi said.
The bell rang just before Shinobi could explain Rukawa's condition. (PERFECT TIMING NEE?)
In Sakuragi and Shinobi's class…
"Pssst… Shinobi…" Sakuragi whispered.
She looked back, "What?!"
"What's with Rukawa? Why is he acting strange."
"I'll tell you later."
"I want to know now."
"Ms. Tanima, Mr. Sakuragi? Is there business going on in there?"
"Oh, no sir. No business here." Shinobi replied.
"You're so gonna get it, Sakuragi!!!." She thought.
AN: I'm liking this… but still I think my story telling sucks… but I think my plot is good. RnR
