Ryotaro was strolling in the park one day. He had just finished practicing playing his piano and he wanted to rest for a bit. While he was strolling, he bumped into his ex girlfriend, Mizue.
Ryotaro: Oh sorry about that.(look up) Mizue, is that you?
Mizue : The one and only. (helping him up) How you're doing?
Ryotaro: Fine. Taking a stroll?
Mizue : Yup! I just finished shopping and I thought I go for a walk before heading home.
Ryotaro: I see. (started walking)
Mizue : (following him) Say, Ryotaro. I heard that your academy is holding a special dance next week. Is it true?
Ryotaro: Yeah, actually, it's in 5 days time.
Mizue : Oh. So... are you excited?
Ryotaro: Used to be. (sighs)
Mizue : 'Used to be'? How come? (confused)
Ryotaro: Well...
Mizue : (grinning mischievously) That girl turned you down, didn't she?
Ryotaro: W-what do you mean?
Mizue : Let me guess, you tried to ask Kahoko to the dance but she turned you down, right?
Ryotaro: It's not what you think it is. (turning away)
Mizue : Well? What's the reason then?
Ryotaro: Um... you're right about one thing though. It got something to do with her. But that's not it. She didn't turn me down or anything, is just that...
Mizue : Yes?
Ryotaro then told her what had happen to him yesterday.
Flashback
Ryotaro: Hey, Kahoko.
Kahoko: (who is carrying a pile of books) Oh, h-hello, Ryotaro. (struggling to keep her balance)
Ryotaro: Need any help?
Kahoko: No thanks. I can handle it. (smiling)
Ryotaro: Okay then.
Kahoko: So... how can I help you?
Ryotaro: Oh right, that. (thinking) I came here to ask her to the dance. Don't forget about that.
Kahoko: Ryotaro?
Ryotaro: Oh sorry. (thinking) Here goes nothing.(turning towards Kahoko) Kahoko, I want to ask you a question.
Kahoko: What is it?
Ryotaro: Kahoko, will y-you... that is I mean...(loss for words)
Kahoko: Yes?
Ryotaro: Would you like to... (thinking) Darn, don't tell me I'm starting to get nervous like Kazuki.
Kazuki told him what had happen to him.
Kahoko: Ryotaro?
Ryotaro: I-I ...gotta go. (running off)
Kahoko: Hey wait! Huh, he acted the same way Kazuki did a couple of days ago. I wonder what's going on. (walking away)
End of flashback
Mizue: (giggling) So that's what happened.
Ryotaro: (offended) Hey don't laugh. It's embarrassing.
Mizue: Sorry. But how come you had such a hard time asking her?
Ryotaro: It's...complicated.
Mizue: I see.
Ryotaro: (glancing at her, thinking) Well, if I couldn't ask Kahoko maybe I should...
Mizue: Ryotaro? You're spacing out.
Ryotaro: Oh sorry. (turning towards her) Mizue, will you go to the dance with me?
Mizue: (blinked) Huh?
Ryotaro: (surprised at what he had said) That is, I mean, if you don't mind. (starting to feel awkward)
Mizue: (looking amused) So, you can't ask Kahoko, so you asked me instead. You know, no girl likes to be the 2nd choice. Unless they're despearate.
Ryotaro: So you won't go?
Mizue: I didn't say that. I would love to go to the dance with you. And I'm not doing this out of sympathy either. I'm doing this cuz I care. So be grateful.
Ryotaro: I am. Thank you. So... I'll pick you up on the night of the dance?
Mizue: At 7 pm sharp. Don't be late!
Ryotaro: (smiling) I won't.
Mizue: (looking at her watch) Oh look at the time. I gotta go now. See you later.(walking away)
Ryotaro: See you soon. (thinking) Hey at least I'm more confident around her. I wonder who's Kahoko gonna go with to the dance.
Author: Not much to say but sorry for the late update. I was busy. Hope you understand. The next chapter will also take some time to appear so please be patient. It will be worth it. Please review!