Episode 7:What Lies Underneath One's Uniform and Fur
A few days have passed since the arctic wolf told his backstory, well part of it. He was not really comfortable telling about the drunk beating he gets from time to time. But that was beside the point. The arctic wolf ended up forgetting the event and instead was forging his skills in Japanese. Again, he was not too perfect, but decent. The main problem with him was he has an accent when speaking the language. This was normal for him, but to others, they would stare at the wolf weirdly as if he has grown 3 heads at once.
He shook his head as he stared at his ticking watch, waiting for class to end. He looked at the test sheet and checked every answer to make sure they were right. He didn't study for the math quiz at all, he knew the formula and all through his memories, or as Leaf calls it "Stack Knowledge." He turned the page and saw his worst nightmare. Sentence problem, he frowned.
''Let's see..."Four children have small toys. The first child has 1/10 of the toys, the second child has 12 more toys, then the first child, the third child has one more toy of what the first child has and the fourth child has double the third child. How many toys are there?''...I'm so confused...''Leaf muttered, he glanced at his watch again. 20 minutes before school ends.''Shoot!''He began writing down solution, he hoped he was correct about this.
''Okay...X is 1 I hope...If the first child has 1/10, then it would be X/10...The second child has 12...X/10+12.''Leaf didn't realize it yet, but some people were hearing him mutter. They copied what the arctic wolf was saying.''And if the fourth child has double...then 2(X/10+1). Then it's...X/10 + X/10+12 + X/10+1 + 2(X/10+1)=X...this needs a calculator...''He wrote down the equation in his calculator and wrote down the answer as quickly as he can.
''時間切れ!書類を渡してください!(Times up! Please hand over your papers!)'' The arctic wolf slammed his pencil on the desk as he finished the quiz just in time...He picked up his sheet and walked to the teacher handing over his paper. He wasn't too contented in his answers, but he at least tried. The bell rang as the last student past their answer sheet.''葉は学部室に持って行ってください。(Leaf please take is to the faculty room.)'' The arctic wolf has to guess that the papers had to be taken at faculty room. He nodded and took the stack of sheet and carried it out of the class, all the way to the faculty room.
The arctic wolf placed the papers on the desk. School has ended, but he needed to wait for confirmation that he has work to do, he needed to roam the school and ask any teachers that would require any assistance such as checking homework, carrying books, etc.
A red deer entered the room.''リーフありがとう。あなたは去ることができます。(Thank you Leaf. You can leave.)'' The red deer gestured toward the door, Leaf took the sign and left the room. He closed the door behind him, but he kept his eye on the door, but as soon as he began to walk. He ended up bumping into someone.
Leaf got startled by the sudden contact as he jumped back upon making contact with the other person. He began to bow repeatedly as he said in Japanese with an accent.''ごめんなさい、ごめんなさい!私はt-を意味しなかった(I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't mean t-)He looked up and glared. He noticed the same tiger that almost ruined the play.''What do you want?''He asked changing back into the English language.
The Bengal tiger attempted to look friendly with Leaf, but the arctic wolf won't fall for that one.''I was just passing by.''He said, but Leaf wasn't gonna let go that easily.
''「通り過ぎる?血を飲む?」("Passing by? or Drink blood?")'' The lupine asked as he narrowed his eyes at the tiger.
The tiger frowned.''その血は私を奮い立たせたのです!遊びを興味深いものにするために!(That blood was only meant to pump me up! To make the play interesting!)''Leaf didn't understand much of it, but he could take a guess that the tiger was offended. Leaf pointed his finger at the tiger
''Yeah...I didn't understand some of the words, but whatever! I don't appreciate what you did, especially in front of everyone!''Leaf said as the two sent dangerous glares at each other. Leaf then walked passed him hitting his shoulder in the process.
''You don't get it...''Leaf stopped as he looked back.''We are carnivores! What don't you get?!''
Leaf turned to him completely.''Unlike you, I don't use blood to "pump" me up! I don't use blood at all! Herbivores and Carnivores are supposed to get along! What don't "YOU" get?!''The tiger growled as he approached the young lupine, but was escalated quickly when the faculty door opened.
''ここで何が起こっているのですか?!(What is going on here?!)'' The both carnivore stared at the herbivores, then at each other. Then Bill answered.
''何もありませんちょっとした議論がありました。(Nothing, sir. We just had a small argument.)'' Bill then narrowed his eyes at the arctic wolf with Leaf doing the same thing.
''さて、ここで他の場所で賞賛を受けましょう!(We'll, take your argument at somewhere else, then here!)'' Bill apologized as he bowed, then walked away. Leaf stared at the tiger, then at the red deer. The red deer had his arms crossed as he Leaf showed a sheepish smile, then bowed while walking away.
He needed to get some distance away, he ended up walking around the school. But no one needed help from him. He smiled, he has free time for now. Leaf walked around the green field.
He noticed many people were spending their time with each other. He ended up sitting on the middle of the field staring at the sky.
It was a Wednesday and Leaf was listening to class, he sighed as he turned his the book to page 35, he was getting bored...
But then he was saved by the bell, he sighed as he got up from his desk and dashed to buy some snack that he needed for another long night of using a translator on his homework. He hated it when there was homework in Japanese because it takes so much of his time.
He ended up meeting with a nice Kuala and bought the egg sandwich. Legosi suggested it because to him for some reason...the eggs tested nice as he said. Leaf shugged figured that he could try it.
It was somewhat cheap that he could spare his work money. He placed the box in his bag as he bowed and thanked the Kuala, he wondered what was so special about these eggs sandwich that Legosi loves so much.
He sat down at a table took out his textbook with a pencil as he began to use his phone as a translator as he wasn't use to writing some words in Japanese. Leaf sat on the table writing a Japanese essay his stomach growled as he held his stomach. He unboxed the egg sandwich as he stared at the rectangle sandwich, he took a bite.
And boy, his eyes were filled with confusion...This tested nice? This tested like some old egg sandwich. Was it not the right day?
He opened his phone, and looked at the day: It was Wednesday.
He was confused, Legosi told the eggs were nice on Wednesday...was it a mix-up? or wad it the same egg that produced almost every single day, he frowned. But it was better, then nothing, He took another bite as he wrote down his essay. Leaf seemed to notice a chicken was staring at him he looked up and she looked kinda sick or sad?
''大丈夫ですか?(Are you okay?)'' Leaf asked. the chicken shook her head as she replied.
''大丈夫、心配する必要はありません。(I am okay, no need to be concerned.)'' She replied as she walked away from the arctic wolf. Leaf stared at the chicken in confusion. But he shrugged as he continued to write his essay while eating.
Upon finishing the homework, he stood up as he stretched his arms and back. He felt sore sitting on the table writing and copying translation from his phone. He sighed as he packed his stuff. He placed his bag on one of his shoulders, he looked up and he noticed Legosi walking inside the cafeteria with Jack.
Was it lunchtime?
He looked at his watch and he noticed at six o'clock! Dang, he was spending so much time on that essay, he wrote on 3 papers. It made sense though.''Legosi-Senpai! Jack-Senpai!''
They noticed the arctic wolf.''Leaf!''Jack greeted.
Leaf started at Legosi., and for some reason, he always looks sad. But leaf knew that was his neutral expression.''How is the egg sandwich, Legosi-Senpai?''The grey wolf rubbed the back of his head as he replied.
''Well...I don't know. It tasted good, but I can't really explain it.''Jack laughed as he replied.
''I said it was the same taste, and he was just imagining it.''Leaf shook his head.
''Probably.''
Today it was a Friday, and there was another Japanese homework. Leaf wanted to buldge his eye out. He needed to get another snack, and why not another egg sandwich. Upon entering the store, he noticed the same chicken, and for some reason, the Kuala was not there.
''Oh, hello there.''Leaf said.
''Hello.''She said. It was silent...
''So, why were you staring at me back then?''Leaf asked breaking the silence.
The chicken stared at him, then back at down.''You were just eating my eggs...''Leaf looked at the chicken shocked.
''YOU laid those eggs?''He asked.
''Well, I did, but it got switched to Friday. The busiest day.''Leaf noticed that she emphasized the word busiest. True it was the busiest day, but that did not change the fact he found out she laid those eggs.
''I see...Well, I can't wait to taste them. Legosi-Senpai said they were good.''The chicken raised an eyebrow at the wolf.
''You know, eyebrows?''The hen asked. Leaf looked confused.
''If you mean Legosi, then yes and you are a friend of his?''Leaf asked.
''We are not actually friends.''The chicken replied, Leaf slowly nodded.
学生証:16024011(Student's ID)
生年月日:4/10/00(Date Of Birth)
注文:草食動物(Order: Herbivore)
家族:-
チキン(Chicken)
名前: レゴム(Legom)
校長によって承認されました(Approved by the headmaster.)
He was being Lucky. He has more free time again and this time, he decided to head to the drama club early to be on schedule. He walked to the club and upon entering...
He saw the two grey wolf meeting eye to eye. In close range. Leaf continued to stare at them and also the fact that Legosi's P.E Jacket was on the floor his eyes narrowed.''You two early and what was going on here?''
''Ah, Leaf...Nothing. I was trying to show her some best...''Legosi was struggling to find the correct word which made Leaf look at them strangely.
''Are you guys a couple? or "are you gettin-''
NO!''Legosi shouted in pure embarrassment, Leaf could see that Juno was giggling at the situation the Legosi was in.
Leaf shook his head.''You know what? I'm not gonna ask...''As entered the room not bother to greet Juno. He figured that something was going on, he knew Legosi had a feeling for Haru, but Juno? he wasn't too sure just then the other members started coming in.
''Oh my, you three are early!''
And today he was gonna work on the dinosaur...and his white t-shirt was already multi-colored as some students threw some paint color on him and now he had paint on his fur, He heard laughter, Leaf frowned as he sighed. Bullying, he just ignored them.
''おい!それを停止する!(Hey! Stop that!)'' Leaf turned his head and found Haru.
The two herbivores who was throwing paint on his back were now laughing.''あれ見てよ!この男のガールフレンドは彼を救っています!なんて敗者なの!(Look at that! this guys girlfriend is saving him! What a loser!)'' Haru narrowed her eyes, but Leaf lowered his ears further.
''さぁ行こう!(Let's just go!)'' The two walked away from the two. Haru looked angry as she turned her head to Leaf.''Are you okay?''Leaf stood and looked at the dwarf.''You shouldn't let them pick on you like that.''
Leaf sigh.''I know, but I can't just go out and shout at them, especially punch them. I could get in trouble.''Leaf replied. Haru sighed as if she was annoyed. Leaf chuckled.''What are you doing here anyway?''
''Well I am super busy, do you mind helping me?''Haru asked. Leaf stared at her confused.
''Uh, sure I guess...I mean I bought a spare shirt, I might as well use it.''Haru nodded as she walked away with Leaf following her. He first needed to wash his hands before helping ou.
''You can use that sink over there.''Leaf nodded as he headed for the sink and washed his hand. Wiping his hands off, he walked over to Haru.''Here I need you to carry these flowers.''Leaf nodded as he picked up the abundance of flowers while being careful not to squish them or the pots.
As he sat down the pot on some sort of makeshift table. He smiled as he turned his head, and his smile disappeared as he noticed Louis staring at him.
He ignored whatever Haru was saying, he just stared at Louis.''AH!''Leaf felt that pinch on his leg. He looked down and saw Haru looking annoyed.''Sorry, what were you saying?''Leaf asked.
''You need to change.''Leaf stared at his shirt...Yep, he needs to change.
''Oh, yeah...Sorry.''
''Thanks for your help!''Haru thanked, Leaf nodded. As he walked away, he noticed that Legosi was acting strange ad why was he putting paint on his face?
''Is he mad?''
\Marbles/
In the days when we were young.
We seemed so much alike.
Sharing dreams, and Sharing heights,
As well as vocal range
Leaf saw Legosi sitting on the bench as he placed his hand on his shoulder. Legosi looked back and saw Leaf's concerned look.
When did that all start to change?
It's like we have become.
Completely different.
As Legosi stared at the moon, while Leaf just stared at him confused. Just then the grey wolf stood up.
As it passes through the woods.
The wind rustles the leaves.
Where're the winds a-blowing to?
As it flutters past you and me.
As I reach out for your hands
So we can turn around and turn back the hand of time.
Even though these hearts are bound.
Never to be intertwined.
Still, each draws a ring ' round the other.
Is their revolving dance.
Louis passed by them while placing his hand on his shoulder then left. Leaf then took off another direction, Legosi just walked forward through the forest.
Hello, hello, my friend. I wish that we could go.
Way back to when we swore things never change.
When one day what you need.
Is someone's shoulders that you can cry upon.
You can know that I'll be there for you.
Jut then Legosi and Louis were staring at each other, but Leaf was eyeing Legosi.
