Kazuki was walking hurriedly to the General Education building. He wanted to meet up with Kahoko after school so he quickned his pace. He didn't want to reach there to find that Kahoko hade already left. Kazuki was determined today. He had spend a whole week taking lessons on how to ask girls out from Azuma. Now, he's determined to ask Kahoko out. He arrived just in time. He reached her classroom to find Kahoko still packing her things. She was busy chatting with her friends Mio and Nao.
Kahoko: (smiling) New flavours?
Mio : (grinning) Yeah! There's new flavors of cakes back at the cake shop. There's chocolate, vanilla, carrot, mocha and even chocolate chip.
Nao : Mio and I found out about it yesterday.
Mio : So we were wondering if you would come with us to the shop later.
Kahoko: I love to!
Then, Kahoko noticed Kazuki standing by the doorway. He had been listening to the whole conversation. She waved to him.
Kahoko: Hey there Kazuki!
Mio : ( turning around) Hi!
Nao : (turning around) Hey.
Kazuki: Hi girls. Kahoko, are you planning to go somewhere later? (going inside the classroom)
Kahoko: Uh yeah. We're going to the cake shop. Why?
Kazuki: Oh nothing. Say, you mind if I talk to you a bit? (glanced at Mio and Nao) In private?
Kahoko: Sure.
Mio gave Nao a meaningful look. Then, thy both snickered. Kazuki waited for them to leave the classroom. Once they left...
Kahoko: So, what did you want to talk about?
Kazuki: Well, I wanted to ask you q-question.
Kahoko: What is it?
Kazuki: Um.... (suddenly feeling shy) According to Azuma, all I have to do is act natural and everything will be fine. (thinking)
Kahoko: Kazuki?
Kazuki: (thinking) He makes t sound so easy. (ignoring Kahoko)
Kahoko: Kazuki? Hello? (looking puzzled)
Kazuki: (thinking) Oh well, what do you expect, he IS popular. (sighs)
Kahoko: Kazuki! Hello! (practically shouting)
Kazuki: (snapped out of his thoughts) Huh? Oh sorry about that. Where was I ?
Kahoko: You wanted to ask me a question.
Kazuki: Oh that. (thinking) Here goes nothing. (facing Kahoko) Kahoko, will y-you...uh...that is I mean...(loss for words)
Kahoko: Yes?
Kazuki: (nervous) Will y-you b-be ...um...(thinking) Shoot! What's wrong with me? Why can't I say it?
Kahoko: (looking concerned) Are you alright?
Kazuki: I'm fine!
Kahoko: (taken back) Okay okay. No need to shout.
Kazuki: Sorry about that. Is just that... Kahoko, I w-was w-wondering...
Kahoko: Wondering what?
Kazuki: That, um, m-maybe you...(thinking) Argh! I'm blabbering! Gotta stop. NOW! (facing Kahoko) Excuse me. (running out)
Kahoko: Kazuki! Wait! (tried to follow him but failed) I wonder what's wrong with him? (sighs)
Kahoko packed her things and went out of the class.
Author: Hey! Sorry if the chapter is a bit boring. I'm having a case of writer's block. Anyway, sorry to say I won't be able to update my story every day from now on. Busy busy busy, back at home. But I'll try to update it as soon as possible. Promise! (yakusoku!) BTW, you'll find out who Kazuki will go with at the end the end of the story. Maybe he'll go with Kahoko or someone else? Who knows? Please review! Critics and tips welcomed.