Ironically Equivalent
Chapter 2: Stupid Boyfriend
I know for one thing that Taki Natsuhiko cannot get a relationship no matter what—a belief that is quite popular. Conversely, he did in fact get one (shocker). Now, I don't know who this Yomi girl is or why her fondness for Spanish culture, but I'll do further research on that later. Anyway, we can all assume that Yomi was his first girlfriend or perhaps he was intimately in love with her, hence the reason why Taki is head-over-heels about her.
The mention of getting her back returned him from the moping, silent loner who sat in the corner to the usual lively, loud idiot who made everyone feel smarter whenever he's around. And that idiot did what his sister suggested him to do: take Kobayakawa Sena as his girlfriend. It's an idiotic trait to not think rationally, but if he did happen to think things through (too bad that's impossible) he would see how ridiculous it would be getting his ex-girlfriend jealous with Sena. Actually, it would make him appear desperate when Yomi sees him one day. The poor fool.
Sena was furious opposed to her new "boyfriend". She couldn't believe that Suzuna had used that picture against her, although it couldn't be helped since Hiruma influenced her and was her source of extortion. Nevertheless, why she was forced to take part of this was beyond her. Suzuna probably was doing this for her brother or just for fun, who knows?
Although…Sena was perfectly fine without a boyfriend. She was perfectly happy the way things were. Additionally, she didn't have time to be thinking about romance—she had her studies to tend to and focus on her future: after high school would be college, after college would be jobs, after jobs would be…well…she could squeeze time for a relationship. Just somewhere along the lines.
Now, Sena knew that it would be difficult (like majorly difficult and pointless to resist) negotiating with Suzuna. She's entirely focused on this (unfortunately for Sena) and would definitely use that picture against her despite their friendship. It was funny how blackmail works: Once you done it the first time, it's easier the second and the third, and you loose your sense of guilt. What a scary feeling.
So to avoid being blackmailed, she decided to play along with this until Taki gets his ex-girlfriend back, or whatever. Poor girl forgot that it would be like an eternity to break this "relationship" since, well, Taki is Taki. Who on earth would want Taki as a boyfriend? Not me, I'll tell you that.
Don't tell anyone (especially Taki) but I think he has a tumor in his brain that somehow doesn't kill him. Or was dropped on the head as a newborn.
Okay, so what else do I have to say? Uh…I can't think of anything so I'll just show you what happened the next day.
"What?"
"You heard me."
"B-but Suzuna, we haven't even gotten anywhere."
"Oh c'mon, think of it as the first step."
"I thought the first step was the first three dates and a kiss."
"Yeah, but in this case that's afterwards."
"Why are you doing this to me?" Sena groaned.
"Because I care."
"Care about what? My suffering?"
"No, silly," Suzuna giggled. "Now go on! Everyone's there!"
Sena sighed as she reluctantly went in. In the room were the football team and the former players (the third-years). When they saw her enter, their attention was on her, curious as to why they were summoned here by Suzuna (whatever it was it couldn't be good).
"Sooo…Sena," Monta began, "what's going on?"
"Well, I have news to announce," she said, wringing her fingers.
"What is it, Sena-sempai?" Chuubou asked.
Making a quick glance at the third-years present (Taki and Komusubi were absent) and then to the second-years, she decided to make it nice and quick. "I'm dating Taki."
Silence.
"Wh-what?" Jyuumonji croaked.
"You—you're eating Pocky? I-is that what you said?" Chuubou asked nervously. It's funny in this response because it kind of seems that the guy was trying to deny what he heard.
She shook her head. "I am dating Taki," Sena said slowly.
Silence.
"Holy shit!" Kuroki cried. "You can't be serious!"
"Uh, Sena, have you gone insane?" Jyuumonji said, his eyes widening with bewilderment. "I mean, sure he's a good guy and all but—but—seriously? Taki? Taki no baka?"
"The same Taki-sempai who's an idiot?" Honda Gaito said.
"The same Taki-sempai who kept kicking me whenever we're on field?" Ishimaru Sinobu (Ishimaru's brother) deadpanned.
"The same Taki-sempai who keeps claiming that I'm his novice?" Kazuyoshi Seto whimpered.
"The same Taki-sempai who's an idiot?" Honda Gaito said…again.
"The same Taki-sempai who acts like a gay ballerina?" Hayasakawa Yuusuke piped.
Everyone looked at him.
Yuusuke shrugged. "What? He doesn't kick his legs that high if he doesn't want to show—"
"Yuusuke!" Seto cried.
"Err, yes, that Taki," Sena muttered, thinking that the day she'll ever get used to Yuusuke would be the day that Seto would grow a backbone. "And I think we get it, Gaito."
"Wait, I was going to say it for the third time," Gaito said, always so straight-faced.
"No, Honda, that'll be alright," Ikimari Kyo prompted.
"Well…anyway." Jyuumonji coughed into his fist. "You…you really serious about this? I mean, the relationship. Is it real?"
Sena discretely cast a look over her shoulder, taking notice of the evil glint in Suzuna's eyes. Sigh. "Uh, yeah."
"No one forced you?" Monta asked out of concern. "Not like how it happened last year—"
"Don't mention it, please."
"S-sorry…"
In which reminds me, there was a document found in Sena's cabinet regarding to that mysterious photo. Apparently, whatever that photo was had relations with whatever happened last year. It really makes things interesting now, doesn't it? And it really makes me so annoyed as to how I am not able to get my hands on it.
ARRGH.
Okey doke, so now I'm done expressing my feelings, it's my obligation to give you readers a review regarding to this predicament since this is a record of how Sena and Taki had come to be. 'To be', as in, to be, like, together. Ya get my drift? No? Then you're moronic and I hate you.
…
Haha! Not really. Please, don't get the idea that I hate you. I barely even know you. In fact, I'm not sure if there are any readers reading this...Um, right. So anyway…
Ahem…
So…here I go…
I might have to remind you people that as time passed, Sena grew smarter, like, academically. She once was that below-average grade student who evolved into the somewhat-higher-than-average-but-not-really-although-it's-quite-impressive grade student. Her worry about college had taken control of her brain and now she's this study addict. I'm not sure if it's healthy for you, but it's not like Mamori or her parents care; as long as she's getting good grades they can live life.
Seriously, Sena wasn't a bright kid back then.
So here you have is Sena-turned-nerd who miraculously became not only smarter but…uh, how can I put this into words? It's like this: Sena turned into Yukimitsu (I know, right?) without the brainy moments (well, no duh) but with more of a wryness to her character (huh, what do ya know?). That and she lost all interest in practically anything that isn't relevant to kittens (Pitt, essentially), good grades, peace and quiet, books, and football. And the occasional buddy times with her buddies.
Now that I get a better picture of this, she seems to be more that of a boy.
…
Hmm, seems clearer on why Suzuna and Mamori wanted Sena to get herself a boyfriend.
Now we go to Taki! Again, we know that he's an idiot (common knowledge) or a gay ballerina (as how Hayasakawa Yuusuke liked to depict him as). Huh, what can we review him on? Well, he had a girlfriend with a fancy for Spanish culture, he wants her back, he is now dating Sena, and…
He's an idiot.
"But he's an idiot, Sena-sempai!"
"I'm well aware of that, Tamaki."
"Seriously, what the hell were you thinking?"
"Um…"
"Would have never imagined…"
"If you really were into imbeciles, then you should have gone out with Shin."
"Kuroki, Shin-san is only inept with technology. He, in fact, has remarkable grades."
"An idiot is still an idiot."
"What do you see in a dimwit like him? I'm very much so curious."
"…"
"Must be the hair—you seen how often he flips that thing."
"But what's so cool about his hair?"
"Dunno, but heard that girls go for the type of guy who knows how to take care of himself."
"Must be MAX manly!"
"Uh, Monta-sempai, I don't think that—"
"You got to be kidding! What girl would go out with a guy just because he has awesome hair?"
"Ah, don't be jealous, Jyuumonji-sempai! Maybe Taki-sempai could give ya tips!"
"You could definitely use some."
"Honda Gaito, I am going to murder you."
"Me oh my, was that me?"
"Stop saying it with a straight-face, dammit!"
As the room had gotten louder, there was one small boy sitting at the back. His arms folded against his chest and his teeth gritting in anger. Just when the volume turned up a bit, he flew onto his feet and shouted, "SHUT THE FUCK UP!"
Everyone froze, not daring to piss off Mochida Yuu any further.
For a puny first-year, he was the scariest being alive. Second to Hiruma, of course.