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Sorry I've just done writing the second chapter! For those who are new, welcome!
For those who read the first chapter, Hello again!

I'm Sorry i took around 4 months to the next chapter. I've been having troubled thoughts.

I mean, i've wrote the second chapter til the middle part (approx. 1600 words) but then the next month i checked, IT'S ALL GONE! From The Plan, Love Story, and even the chapters I prepared for Get to Know You Better. THEY WERE ALL GONE. It broke my heart and i decided to take a hiatus instead. I'm sorry.

But lately my mood boosted again and the only fanfic i really care about is The Boundary, so here you go! the second chapter!

DISCLAIMER : I DO NOT OWN DIGIMON


The Boundary

First Impression.

"Introduce yourself!"

Shouted the captain to us loudly, new members. Today is the first day of our club activity, Basketball. Newcomers have to introduce themselves in front of everyone else. That's not really my thing, I thought. The captain though, Kudou Taiki, looked different from when i first saw him by the classroom's door. We, newcomers were positioned in front of the court, in line. My eyes gazed towards everything in front of me, including the stupid-looking Tagiru and Akari with her board and pen. Everyone was looking at us, and I can't stand this kind of situation really. Instead of meeting the curious eyes of the seniors, I decided to pay attention at Kudou Taiki instead. His shiny goggles though.

"Next one, you! Yellowhead!"

Yelled Kudou Taiki, to my surprise. Really? A Yellowhead?

"Yes cap!"

"Enough with the daydream! Focus here! Introduce yourself!"

Whoa, and he scolded me. His voice was firm but smooth. And a little dry too. I quickly thought maybe he's just this type of guy who speaks like that, or maybe he just didn't have enough drink yesterday. First impression has been made.

"Yuu. Amano Yuu. From 8-C"

Just as i finished my sentence, Kudou senpai passed through me while giving me a sharp look. What did I do wrong exactly? Not only paying attention to him? Anyway the introduction part passed by just like that, and we had our very first practice. Lay ups. Gladly it was a piece of cake to me. Just as we almost finished with our practice, Akari walked towards me with a bright smile. Behind her was the one and only Tagiru, adjusting his goggles and ran towards me, yeah, both of them.

"So, what do you think?" Asked the redhead with a glimpse of hope in her eyes.

"What do I think what?"

"The club Yuu, our club! What do you think?" Said Tagiru, butting in.

"Well, it's pretty nice. Just.." both of them tilted their head, giving me a confused look as I paused.

"Does he really have to call me Yellowhead? Oh, and did you guys see his glare?" I said while looking at the Brunette across the court, on his bench with a few of his friends.

Akari and Tagiru both laughed in unison, leaving me in confusion.

"You just haven't know him yet, Yuu." Said Akari with a relieve. I don't think i want to. Then my eyes looked around just to catch his figure, standing up with his friends who started to walk away. He then walked closer to his bag, picked it up, and let out his headsets. Another impression has been made : he sure does love to listen to music. Putting them on, Akari walked towards him while I'm just stuck here with Tagiru.

"Let's go home. It's almost late." I said while sighing. Was it a tiring day? It wasn't. But then the only thing i cared about is to have a nice cuddly moment with my lovely bed. And good thing Tagiru agreed.


I tidied my stuff and wiped my sweat, walking slowly towards the school. Well, our court is located just behind the school building. Airu is probably home right now, since she had no club activities yet. I sighed again and grabbed a book out of my bag. By the corner of my eye, i could see a tall figure walking behind me while humming a song and a girl walking next to it. As i expected, it was Kudou Taiki and Akari. And behind them was Tagiru holding his bag. They seemed to be talking about something, which is not my concern. But then my eyes caught them anyways. The first one to notice was the person that I didn't really expect to notice me.

"Amano, was it?" said the basketball captain, unplugging one of his headsets. I, somehow, stared at him blankly. I can feel his gray eyes pointing towards me and the soft wind ruffled his hair. The other two finally noticed me as well. I quickly broke free from my blank space and cleared my throat.

"Ehm, Yuu is fine."

"Taiki then." he replied, softly. Well his glare wasn't there anymore, and this might be the first time he smiled at me. I don't want him to get a wrong first impression, so I tried my best to smile back.

"Tagiru, hurry up!" I yelled, while opening my book, bowed to the other two, and turned the other way. Behind them was a sunset, and for some other reasons, that I didn't seem to know, I couldn't stare at them that long. Probably because their silhouette was just annoying.

"Wait Yuu! See you tomorrow Akari! Taiki san!" He yelled back, and i could see his shadow approached mine.

"Bye Yuu! Bye Tagiru!" said Akari while waving her hand. We then walked and walked, until we finally reached the school's gate. Both shadows of the two i left before wasn't there anymore. We then took a turn to our houses. I was reading my book silently and Tagiru was whistling. His whistle sounded so bad i might wanted to be deaf that moment. But thanks God he suddenly stopped. "Did you do that on purpose, Yuu?"

A little annoyed by him breaking the ice, I stared at him "Do what, exactly?"

"Giving them space?"

"What?"

"You know, Akari and Taiki san?"

"Oh, well no. I didn't think that far."

"Really? I thought you already knew that they're childhood friends and Akari is being friendzoned. And, it's not usual you're hurried too."

Feeling a little interested by the conversation, somehow, I closed my book. I mean, it's not everyday Tagiru can say something logical and right. "I don't know, I wasn't really fond of staying there, that's all."

Tagiru smirked. I don't even know why he smirked, but my instinct told me I'm going to regret closing my book. "What?" I said.

"Are you… jealous?" Tagiru inquired, still with his annoying smirk. This time, more annoying.

"WHAT? Are you nuts?" I exclaimed quickly. "Why would I be?"

"You and Akari are close, and you seemed to be attracted to her in many ways.."

That was like the second time Tagiru talked like he had a brain, pretty much to my surprise.

"I'm not attracted to her. She's just one of few that I consider worth my admiration."

"Which means she's special." Said the annoying voice. And that was the third time.

"IT'S NOT THAT KIND OF SPECIAL, FOR GOD'S SAKE." I screamed. Why did i scream? Did Tagiru's unpredictable words made me insane? I don't even know. I walked faster, leaving Tagiru behind.

"Hey I was just joking!" Screamed Tagiru back while running.


And then we both arrived at our own houses. After a chilly shower i jumped on my bed, slowly laying myself down. I looked at the ceiling and I could feel myself getting tired, even a little. "not enough exercise?" I asked myself, and it seemed like my body said yes. Next to my bed was my studying desk, with few stacks of novel on it. I haven't read some of them, or even touch. Just as I about to close my eyes, a loud, yet soft voice echoed from the first floor. "I'm home!"

Noticing the voice, I unnecessarily grumbled to myself and gave my all to lift myself up from the comfy paradise, and stepped down to go downstairs. I almost forgot that i still have another member here.

"Welcome home!" I yelled while running down the downstairs. In the front room, stood there a figure of a woman that i've been expecting to see, my sister.

"Why so late nee san?" I asked, scratching my head. She put her shoes in the rack and turned to see me. It's been a hot day and her skin still looked like she didn't go out of the room today. She just gave me a guilty smile and walked to the living room, leaving me behind. "I'm sorry, I had some kind of gathering for the school committee. Have you eaten?" asked her, taking her stuff here and there. I sighed.

"I'm not hungry, it's not like you would cook for me, is it?"

"I gotta have to ask you to cook for me then." She smiled cheerfully. That's Amano Nene to you. I unnecessarily grumbled to myself again. But then, why bother? She had school and a busy working day today. The least thing i can do is to cook her a dinner. She hung her jacket on the hanger next to the sofa and laid down, exhaled deeply. "Carbonara, please?" she smirked.

I paid her an annoyed look while walking to the kitchen, preparing the props. Good thing we still had Spaghetti. I prepared the smoke beef and ingredients for the cream. But then I facepalmed myself, noticing there were no milk left. I quickly took my jacket from the hanger and put it on, walking to the front door. "We're out of milk. Give me 20 minutes to run to the mini market."

"Be careful!" was the only thing she said. I somehow could understand that at the moment, the only thing she cared about was her crumbling belly.


So I ran to reach the nearest 24 hour mini market in my neighbourhood, and I finally reached one. I forgot to bring my phone, so I quickly took a step in and explored the milk rack, not wanting my sister to worry, until I suddenly bumped into someone. "Oh, sorry!" I turned to see the person that i bumped, and only got surprised. It was Kudou Taiki.

"It's oka-.. Yuu?" He turned and smiled in disbelief while holding a can of almond cookie and a basket, unplugging one of his headsets. As much as I could see, in his basket were few bottles of almond milk, a chocolate almond bar, two loafs of almond bread, and- wait what was I talking about? "What are you doing here? At time like this?" his question snapped me from my unnecessary investigation. I then looked up to him and awkwardly moved to the milk rack behind him, taking two cartons.

"I was going to buy milk.. And you, Taiki san?" That's the first time I called his name.

"You know," he then lifted his basket a little "food ration."

"Almond ration, you mean?"

"Oh, these?" he chuckled, pointing at the almond kingdom on his white basket. "Don't you like almonds? They taste incredible you know." Yeah they taste good, but not good enough to make me an almond maniac. I then paid attention to his appearance. He's wearing a white hoodie and a grey shorts, with red flip flops, and of course his signature headsets. I snapped myself again.

"I..do." I said. He then glanced at the cartons that I was holding and asked "And two cartons of milk?"

"Oh, my sister wanted a carbonara, and we're out of milk.." I said while pointing out the milk.

"You cook? Carbonara? By yourself?" He then gave me a disbelief look again.

"ehh.. yeah of course!" My usual self came out, the self-centered me. "it's not hard though, You just have to boil the spaghetti and make the cream, using milk, smoked beef, and few seasonings. You just have to mix them together afterwards!" I then covered my mouth, why did I talk like that? Oh My God. Taiki san just chuckled quietly, and then he laughed.

"You know, I have no idea about cooking and all, neither does Akari." He then put the cookie can in the basket and picked another dried almonds, walking "Mind to teach us another time?"

"Akari can't cook?" I nearly let out my laugh. I thought she can do everything. But his statement made me curious again, 'what is happening between them?' I then followed him and faked a cough, asking him, bravely "You seemed to know her really well."

He then stopped and turned to look at me "What kind of a guy doesn't understand his childhood friend?"

"Childhood eh? I do have one too."

Taiki then remained silent. Did I say something wrong? Did i piss him off? But despite his silence, we were walking near the cashier. He then gestured to let me pay for my stuffs first. When the clerk told me the amount that I had to pay, I panicked. I grope through my pockets and it seemed like phone wasn't the only thing that i missed. I forgot to bring my wallet too. I started to panic all the way and sweat ran down my forehead. Noticing my weird actions, Taiki san suddenly said "Something wrong?"

"Crap." I then looked at him with my eyes wide opened "I forgot my to bring my wallet.."

I could see his lips slowly formed a smile, and then a laugh. He then patted my shoulder "we've just met today and you've made me laugh for like, three times." I was indeed embarrassed with myself. I didn't dare to look at him and just stared at the cashier counter. Gladly there were no queue behind Taiki.

Suddenly Taiki poked me and gave me some money, the exact amount that the cashier told me before. "Taiki san?" I said, confused. He then just smiled and put his basket on the counter "Please count them too." he then looked towards me "Just accept my favor." He said.

"B-But I.."

"SSSH no buts. What other choice do you have? Steal the milk?"

"I'm sorry."

"Souldn't you be thanking me instead?" he smirked.

Just as I thought he's a nice guy, he joked again. I then crossed my hands "Well yeah, sure, thankyou very much." I said, sarcastically.

"It's fine, It's not like I can turn my back on you." He then paid the cashier and took our groceries, divided them in two separated plastic bag. He then handed me the cartons of milk. "There you go."

"Thankyou Taiki san!" I said, while hugging my milk "Good thing that i met you here. Or else, i might be embarrassed to death."

"Whoa whoa, isn't that a little bit too much?" He smiled, holding his almond kingdom on both hands. He then started to walk the different direction with mine and waved his hands.

"W-Wait! i'll return your money tomorrow!"

"Don't have to! Just give me a free cooking class some time!"

As I about to reply, his figure is missing in the darkness. I bet he wouldn't be able to hear me anymore. So I rushed to my home and got inside quickly, continued my preparation. Nee san was watching TV. I guess she got tired of waiting, It was obvious on her face. "What takes you so long, Yuu?" She grumbled while changing the TV channels.

"I forgot my wallet okay." I lazily answered her while cutting the spaghetti's packaging and boiled the water. I then did the fastest cooking in my live history, and nee san ate her meal joyfully. Instead of waiting for her, I ran upstairs "Clean the dishes yourself please." and closed my bedroom's door without giving her a chance to reply. I then changed my clothes to my pajamas.

I then bumped myself to my bed and checked my phone. There were two whatsapps from Airu.

"Yuu, are you asleep yet?"

"Don't forget to do your homework."

I then smiled and lifted myself up from the comfy paradise once again, moving to my studying desk, trying to get ahead of my homework.

"Thanks Airu!" was the only thing i replied her with. People tend to be annoyed when they received a short, meaningless chat. But i strongly disagree. I mean, I'm just that kind of guy who wasn't really fond of chatting with emojis or telling people my day, and I bet Airu understands me that much too. I then opened my books, reading the tasks and pulled out my favorite pen. In the middle of my serious-homework-doing moment, my phone got a whatsapp notification. I was 99% sure it was Airu, but then again it was the 1% instead.

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Hinomoto Akari

"Everybody! This is a group to help us communicate better and more efficient! Seems like everyone in the club had whatsapp. Every coming up schedules, trainings, and competitions will be posted and informed here! Thankyou!"

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Unknown Number

"Yup! Please save the numbers in case of emergency."

~Kudou Taiki

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Akashi Tagiru

"Wow! Cool!"

And some few useless messages. I then decided to save the numbers since Akari's and Tagiru's were the only one i had in the group. I then saw on the right side below the message "~ Kudou Taiki" I stared at my phone for a few moments, and saved his number as a new contact. Looking at my desk where few stacks of book were placed, I noticed the book that i read this afternoon, "Perceptions" , and I remembered a quote "Two people can judge a same person in two very different ways."

"Maybe my first impression was wrong. Maybe he really is a nice guy indeed?"


That's chapter two! Please if you read this chapter up to this part, tell me what's on your mind ! Thankyou ❤️

I will try my best to continue to chapter 3. Hopefully people are reading though. ❤️