Chapter 5: The Spy: Gouki
I know what I have to do.. I don't have to be Usui-sensei's apprentice! Oh wait, why did I call him sensei anyway? Got too much attached? Heh. Anyway, What I'm gonna do, is make my own tips! and next time... Next time I'll get to find the White Tornado Devil's apprentice! Ha! Now... To start with, I'll need help from Aratake..
The following day, I decided to drop by Seisen alone and get to talk with Gouki. I'll just catch up with those two in the cafe later. I was at their gate, leaning at the side while waiting for him.
"Hey, See you later guys. Just have something to do." Aratake waved at his friends and ran towards Shirokawa.
"Oh there you are!" He said.
"Hey. What are you doing here?" He asked.
"I just have a favor to ask you.. Let's talk somewhere else." I told him while holding his shoulder. We went to a nearby park to talk. While walking, we were not talking to each other. But we didn't really care. We reached the park and I went to grab us some drinks.
"Drink up." I handed him the can.
"What is it about?" He asked.
"It's about Bikyu-chan." I sat beside him and opened my can.
"What about her?" He drank.
"Well, I... I sorta like her.. and I-"
"Really? Haha! Did you tell her already? If not, let me help you-" He got really excited.
"Wait. I need you to help me. Can you ask her what she likes in a guy?" I asked.
"Oh. Yeah, sure. But I don't think she can answer that.. She doesn't like things like that you know?" He calmed down.
"Things like what?"
"You know, love and stuff."
"Oh.. Just ask her okay? Gotta get going. Still going to the cafe. See you then!" I waved then threw my empty can in the trash bin near me. I need to know what she likes in guys so I can get her to like me..
Tabiki's POV
Oh. He's here again. When will he stop bothering me? As I saw him come inside and sit with his friends, I turned away immediately. I continued working and so far he's not doing any annoying stuff. He just looks at me occasionally. That's better than... Ugh. Nevermind. After my job, He didn't talk or go near me. What is up to him?
"Tadaima! Kori! You there?" I removed my shoes. Kori is my older brother. He works now. But he's often at home. He's not that usual sophisticated working guy. I really don't know about his job, but he can pay our rent with it anyway, so why bother?
"Yeah! I won't have work 'till next week! Don't worry about it!" He shouted.
He's probably in his room doing stuff he wants. I don't know what. Maybe this is one of the reasons why I'm closer to guys. Because I was used in being with my brother when I was young and hung out with his friends because he's responsible for what ever happens to me. So he just decided to bring me with him. I headed to my room and did my school stuff. I had my assignments.
*riiiing. riiiing.
I heard the phone ring. I waited for my brother to answer. I'm too busy. I'm sure he's doing nonsense stuff. There. He answered.
"Bikyu! It's for you!" Ugh. I still have to answer it anyway.
"Hello? Who's this?" I leaned on the wall.
"Hey bikyu! This is Gouki. Just wanted to tell you something."
"Oh. It's just you. Why didn't you just call me on the phone or texted me? And what are you going to tell me?"
"I left my phone some where. Don't mind it."
"What're you going to tell again?" I reminded him.
"Sorry. Am I disturbing you. 'Kay. I just wanted to let you know that I'll be going to your school tomorrow. So we can talk. Wait for me 'kay?" Then he laughed a little.
"Right, right. Bye."
"Bye Bikyu-chan! I hung up the phone and returned to my room.
The next day after school..
"Hey! Bikyu! Going some where?" Kurosaki asked.
"Yeap. Gonna talk to Gouki." I continued walking.
"Oh, Gouki? Can I come? Miss him a bit. Haha." I held me by my shoulder.
"Well, do what you want." I laughed.
When we went outside, we immediately saw Gouki leaning by the gate. Kurosaki ran ahead of me, greeting Gouki. When I reached them, we headed for the park. Seems like Gouki was fine bringing Kurosaki with us.
"What were you going to say?" I asked.
"Oh, I meant ask. I forgot to remind you yesterday. I was just wondering, even you're my best friend, I never really knew about what you really like in guys."
"Now that I think of it, We don't know about that either!" Kurosaki added.
"What I like in guys? Hm.. I like hanging out with you guys because you're nice, cool, less drama and you're fun to be with!" I answered and smiled. But they looked at me as if my answer was so far from what they expected. Kurosaki poked my forehead.
"What?" I said.
"You don't understand us don't you?" Gouki asked.
"Nope." I laughed then sipped on my cola.
"I meant, what do you like in guys if ever you had a boyfriend!"
"Boyfriend!? I spitted out the cola from my mouth after hearing what he asked.
"S-sorry. You guys know that I don't have interests in those things right?" I said.
"Seriously, Tabiki.." Gouki looked at me. Woah. He looked very serious alright. But I really don't know the answer.
"U-um... Sorry.. I'll think about it. And I'll ask my friend about it too. Ne, Kurosaki. Help me alright?" I bumped his arm.
"Sure!" He smiled. Soon, We left and headed home. I changed and headed for work. I never stopped wondering about what my answer. Hmm, how about I ask Subaru-chan and the others here? After work, I talked to my workmates left in the cafe.
"Hmm. Usually what girls like are those who are sweet, nice and considerate. But many just fall for them with an unknown reason. Like Misa-chan there. At first she always scolds at Usui and hates him, but since he's always with her, she became attached to him and fell for him. You and Misaki-chan are a bit alike you know?" Subaru told me then I laughed by her last sentence.
Sweet? Nice? Hmm. I still don't know. I'll ask my guys..
"Tadaima!"
"Okaeri Bikyu!" He greeted. Wait, who's the girl he's with?
"Umm.. Kori?" I said.
"Oh, this is my girlfirend, Sheri. Sorry, I didn't tell you about it."
"G-GIRLFRIEND!?" My face felt hot.
"Nice meeting you Tabiki-chan! Ne, Kiro-kun, does she have a boyfriend already?"
"B-BOYFRIEND!?" Now my face was burning. Ugh.
"Don't know about her. Why don't you talk to her and make her a better woman!" Sheri walked towards me and I felt panicked. UGH. KIROOOOO. He knows that I don't have one and I never plan to act like a normal woman! I looked at Kiro and signaled him that I'm gonna beat him up later, he just laughed at me! I hate him.
"Ne, Tabiki-chan, What do you like in guys anyway?" wh-what.. Wait, That's it! I should tell her my situation and ask her what do 'girls' usually like in guys!
She held me on my shoulders, following me to my room. I didn't want to talk to her about girly stuff but I need an answer for Gouki. As soon as we reached my room, she let me sit on the floor and her on the bed so she could brush and style my hair.
I restrained my irritation because I wouldn't want to hurt my brother's girlfriend even though I hate him so much right now. I'm not That evil. She started to remove my scrunchy and brushed my hair.
"Kiro-kun mentioned that you never let your hair down. Is that true?" She asked.
"Y-yeah. I really don't feel comfortable if my hair's down. It feels hot and I feel ugly at the same time." She laughed a little and I just stayed quiet.
She kept on brushing my hair. Later, she was doing something to my hair. I didn't know what it is but I just let her do whatever she wants. I realized that my hair was getting pretty long now. I think the only times that I let my hair down is when I take a bath. Of course I brush my hair. Only until it gets dry a little then I tie it up and continue brushing. None of my friends seen me like that.
As sheri was styling my hair, I talked about how I don't like being all that girly. And then she understood what I felt. She said she had a friend like that during her middle school so she knows what I like.
"Um, My friend asked me what I like in guys. And he means like really like in guys. And I don't really know what to answer. I don't plan on it anyway." I quietly asked. She giggled.
"Usually it's the sweetness and kindness of the guy. There are many things to like in a guy. Like their coolness, understanding and patience. There's nothing really important in particular. All you need is to know that he loves you and will protect you." She said. That is deep. I'm not used to talking about stuff like these. And I am not used to talking to a girl this long. But anyway, I had an idea about what my answer should be. But I'll still ask my friends.
"Oh.. Is that what you liked in Kiro?" I asked.
"No. Not really. I fell in love with him because he's fun to be with. He's just like your normal best friend but has more sweetness in our relationship. And I enjoy being with him like that. I don't really like overly romantic men." I laughed.
"I didn't know my brother can actually get a girl to like him!" We both laughed.
"Your hair's done! I wanna see Kiro-kun's reaction when he sees you!" She let me stand up and face her.
I slowly walked towards the mirror and closed my eyes as I was getting there. Then I opened my eyes. Woah. Weird. I don't look like me. I smiled. But it's not like I was feeling pretty or what so ever. Two portions of my hair were braided and were clipped together at the back. There were loose hair infront of my ears and my bangs just the way they were.
"See? You look a lot like a blonde Asuna from SAO!" She smiled.
"Asuna? SAO?"What was she talking about?
"Nothing, nothing. Let's go out! Dinner might be ready." Before she reached the door, kiro suddenly slid the door open. We both laughed.
"Din- B-bikyu-chan? Is that you!?" He looked at me. I felt a little embarrassed.
"Baka. Who else would I be? Some intruder?" I answered back. He laughed. I knew it. I'm ugly.
"Bikyu-chan! You look pretty! Come on! Dinner's ready!" P-pretty... That was the first time I heard those words from him.. I smiled and stayed in my room for a while. Sheri was smiling at me then hugged me.
"Come on! Let's eat. you see? I told you, you're pretty! You should go out like that from now on!"
"R-really? But my friends would laugh at me." I said.
"No! Trust me. If they laughed at you, Punch your brother in the face!" We both laughed. After dinner, Sheri stayed for a while. Before she left, I called her.
"Sheri-san!"
"Huh?" She turned.
"I agree!" I laughed and raised my hand. She was with Kiro because he was going to walk her home.
I went back to my room and looked at the mirror. I though about really going outside like this. I really can't imagine myself. But I'll try.. Just one day.. If it's gonna turn out well, I think I'll take Sheri-san's hairstyle.