Chapter 21

We settled for an action movie and settled in our seats in the theatre. There was a change in plans apparently. Yuri showed up and as it turned out she had made up with her boyfriend and he came with her.

His name was Mondo and seemed like a pretty boy and all. He was polite and apologized for interfering with our plans.

She told me that they had talked just before and resolved their differences and apologised for for not telling me this earlier.

They both do apologize a lot.

It did make me feel like a third wheel but opportunities like these were rare and off we went.

"Well that's dumb."I aired my opinion while watching a movie scene.

"It's not that bad."he muttered. Somebody was defensive!

Yuri was calm throughout this and didn't seem to be bothered by our comments while the film played.

"What kind of movies you like,Rikka?"she asked.

"Well I am into Shoujo stuff."

She seemed surprised by this.

"What? It's unrealistic but I can't help it."

It had been so long since I had hung out with a friend group it just felt so...refreshing.

After the film ended we went to a nearby store for shopping and I bought myself some clothes.

I also noticed my friends flirting while showing off clothes. Almost as if they are bragging but it's probably my jealousy talking.

We ate at a restaurant and just talked about general things.

He went to use the restroom and Yuri spoke up.

"So,what do you think?"

"The food's alright."

"No!I mean,do you think he's a right guy?"

Oho! She's even blushing. So cute!

"Hmm. I don't have any experience regarding unfortunately. He seems decent enough. Stay in touch if something happens."

"Thanks again for coming. I was feeling nervous the whole time actually."

"I should be thanking you. I know would have liked to hang out with your girl friends at school."

She sighed on hearing that.

"Well,we do spend time together. It's just not the same."

"How so"

"It can be a stifling sometime. Everyone has to be careful and be on the same page. I've seen fights happen within groups over all sorts of things. Boys, spending time for yourself and It can get ugly."

"That sound's tough."

"It just feels easier to talk to you,you know?You are open and freely tell what you want to say."

"Now,now. Your boyfriend will be back soon."

"I didn't say that in a wierd way!"

"I know"

You're just too cute!

It wasn't long until he came back and soon we left the restaurant.

They offered to to accompany me home but I told them to go ahead as I needed to run some errands. Namely snacks for Komachi.

The lovey-dovey couple walked on and I moved towards the other way towards the convenience store.

I walked by Saizeriya,a rather cheap restaurant which my brother likes and calls it 'Saize' ,weird name.

I glanced at the window and almost walked on but I quickly did a double take.

Hachiman!And that blonde guy from his school. They are with two girls.

My brother on a double date! Impossible!

I barely resisted the urge to rush at him and demand answers.

I just quietly walked in and took a seat close enough to hear them and stay out of sight.

It didn't take long until their conversation felt off.

Brother was barely talking and those girls my God!They sound as obnoxious just like in teen romcoms.

'Dayone!' my foot!

That curly haired one opened her mouth again.

"But Hachiman..."she started laughing again and make another insult towards him.

That's it!I slammed my hands on my table and startled the waitress who brought the drink I ordered.

Double date or not it's unacceptable!

I marched right over to their table informing what the waitress said.

"Hello brother."