Identity Crisis
by Nopickup
Yuri was walking home. She stopped when she saw Rukawa. She quickly turned to the other way. But Rukawa followed her and blocked her way.
"Hey, why are you avoiding me?" Rukawa asked.
"Avoiding you?" Yuri denied.
"Yah."
"No…"
"Really?" Rukawa asked her mischievously. "Then why aren't you passing the court near the park anymore?"
Yuri quickly looked at him, but looked down afterwards.
"…but I'm always waiting there for you," Rukawa continued.
"Always? Liar. That can't be possible," Yuri contrasted him.
"Why not?"
"Because you have to practice with your team."
"You're taking it literally."
The two smiled at each other.
"I'll walk you home," Rukawa told her.
"No, thanks."
"C'mon."
"No."
"C'mon."
"No."
"C'mon."
"No."
"C'mon."
"I said no!"
Then the two looked at each other.
"C'mon?" Rukawa asked her.
Yuri rolled her eyes up and started walking. Rukawa walked with her.
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"Hello," Yuri answered the phone.
"Hello, Yuri, are you free? Let's go out."
"Akira?"
"Yah, so, wanna hang-out?"
"Ahmmm… okay."
"Okay, I'll fetch you there."
"Okay."
"Bye."
"Bye."
Yuri put down the phone. She's somewhat guessing why Sendoh asked her to go out.
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"So, where do you wanna go?" Sendoh asked Yuri.
"Ah… it's up to you." Yuri answered.
"No, tell me where you want to go."
"Ahmmm… I really can't think of something."
"How 'bout in the amusement park?"
"Ha! There?"
"Why? You don't want?"
"No, it's alright."
"Okay then, let's go."
Yuri just nodded and followed Sendoh.
The two had fun. They had a nice time together. Yuri was so happy.
I thought we would never have this kind of moment again.
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Yuri was about to walk out of the campus when she saw Sendoh walking out already. She smiled and called him.
"Akira!"
Sendoh turned and saw Yuri running to him. Yuri then slipped her arm to Sendoh's.
"Going home?" she asked.
"Yah."
Yuri gave him a sweet smile.
"Let's go?" Yuri asked.
"Ah, okay," Sendoh answered.
The two walked and started talking to each other, until Sendoh opened up the topic about Rukawa. He didn't stop talking about him again. Yuri was kind of disappointed again.
"…we really fit together. How 'bout if I was just a girl and we'll be together? Ah, a perfect combination."
Yuri quickly looked at Sendoh. Sendoh looked at her.
"Why?" Sendoh asked.
Yuri then recalled all the times that Sendoh talked about Rukawa, the times that he always hang-out with him, the times when he canceled their gigs for Rukawa, and the time when he saw a picture of Rukawa in Sendoh's wallet. She was suspecting already.
"Akira…"
"What?"
It took some seconds before Yuri was able to continue.
"Do you like Rukawa?"
Sendoh was stunned. He was surprised with what Yuri asked.
"Yah, I like him," Sendoh answered coolly, like he was joking. "He's a good playmate."
Trying to deny the truth? Yuri stared at him."Are you having an identity crisis?" Yuri asked.
Sendoh quickly looked at her.
"Ha!" Sendoh was surprised.
"C'mon, tell me. It seems like your world only revolves around him. What!" Yuri was starting to get annoyed.
"I don't know. Maybe, maybe not?" Sendoh answered in a calm manner.
"What! You mean it's true!"
"True what?"
"That you're having an identity crisis!"
"I don't know. Maybe."
"What! Akira!"
"I don't know Yuri. Yes, I like him. I feel glad when I'm with him. Yes, maybe I feel something for him. Maybe I'm having an identity crisis."
"No! You're not! You can't! Why! Why Akira! Why!"
Sendoh did not answer. Tears started to fill Yuri's eyes.
"Why?" Tears fell down her cheeks. "What was with him? What do you feel about me now?"
"You're special to me, Yuri."
"Special? Really!" Yuri contrasted him.
The two didn't talk for a while. Yuri just continued crying.
"What about us?" Yuri asked.
"I don't know. Maybe we'll have a cool off?" Sendoh answered.
"What? Cool off? Why are you doing this to me?"
"I did not intend to. I'm sorry Yuri."
"No! I'm going to have you back Akira. He can't take you away from me."
Yuri continued crying.
"I'm sorry Yuri."
Sendoh then went near Yuri and kissed her on her cheek. Yuri closed her eyes, and more tears ran down her cheeks. Sendoh went away.