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23. Seiichi's Willingness to Wait
"Eto, Seiichi-kun, where are we supposed to go now?"
I asked my companion or moreover, date, as we were walking,
I am sure I am purely crimson red right now.
Relax Kumiko. You're just with Seiichi-kun. And I'm sure Seiichi-kun won't do anything bad to you. So, relax. You're just going out with him.
What the heck...
I am going out on a date with Seiichi-kun, now tell me how to relax...
How could I ever stop from blushing when Seiichi-kun and I is on a date!!!
I sighed.
I really regret wearing some shirt and pants only.
If I have known that it would end up with a date with Seiichi-kun, then, I should've dressed up more elegantly!
But then, if An-chan did tell me earlier that Seiichi-kun was also going there, would have I gone?
NO.
"Kumiko-chan, relax. Just think of it that we're just going somewhere together."
Seiichi-kun told me as he looked at me and smiled while I felt that my cheeks went hotter,
I gulped and said,
"S-Seiichi-kun... Eto... Hai. Hai."
Finally, I was able to talk. But I was stuttering! I was stuttering!
Well, it's not like I haven't went out with Seiichi-kun. But those times were when we were with other people. But this time, it's only us alone.
ALONE.
I sighed at this as I bowed my head,
"Saa, Kumiko-chan, are you busy or something? We could always stop if you want to."
I turned to Seiichi-kun.
Now, look what I've done.
"No! I'm not. I was just thinking of some things."
"So, you are preoccupied with something."
"No! You see... eto... anou..."
I swallowed as I felt my cheeks go hotter as his face went nearer,
"Doushite ka, Kumiko-chan? Do you have any problems?"
"I-I just f-felt nervous that I'm going out with Seiichi-kun... But don't worry it's in a good way. I-I just felt tensed up."
I replied as he nodded and held my hand, which made blood rush on my cheeks again,
"Saa, Kumiko-chan, I told you, just relax. You don't have to tense up or something like that. Just stay calm. Or else, you won't be able to enjoy going out with me. Neh?"
He said as I nodded.
So, just like what Seiichi-kun said, all I have to do is relax.
Normal POV
"Kumiko-chan,"
Seiichi called unto the younger sibling of the buchou of the Seigaku Regulars,
"Eh? Doushite ka, Seiichi-kun?"
"Would you want some ice cream? I remember that you liked ice cream and it's also pretty hot, this time."
He asked as the girl perked up and nodded,
"Sure! I'd love to eat ice cream. Let's go inside, neh."
Kumiko said as she went inside the Ice Cream Parlor with Seiichi,
"Cookies and Cream, please."
"Macha."
"Ah hai. Wait a second."
The cashier said as she left the two,
"Maa, Seiichi-kun, where do you think is Kirihara-san and An-chan now? Do you think they're also on a date like us?"
Kumiko asked the older boy, who thought about it for a second, but replied,
"Saa, who knows. Although I was able to hear that Akaya and Tachibana-chan are together."
"And they keep on denying it, neh."
"I'm quite thankful for the two of them, though."
"Eh?"
"If it weren't for them, then we shouldn't have gone to a date today, neh?"
Seiichi told Kumiko who blushed at this but responded a 'Hai.',
"That would be Y412."
The cashier said as she handed the ice cream to Seiichi and Kumiko,
"Eto, ah chotto-"
"No, I'll pay for us, Kumiko-chan. After all, it's only a small amount and a man should always pay for his date."
Seiichi told Kumiko, which made the cashier and Kumiko blushed after giving a smile,
"A-Arigato..."
The cashier said as Kumiko and Seiichi went outside while eating their ice cream,
"Arigato, Seiichi-kun."
"Dou itashimashite. But it isn't that much."
Seiichi told Kumiko, who smiled at him,
Go-sen mairu hashite iki wo kir-
Kumiko took out her phone and saw that it was her brother who sent a message,
From: 0-XXX-XXX
Kumiko,
Okaa-san, Otou-san, Ojii-sama and Obaa-sama wanted to go somewhere. Currently, I am with someone and cannot go home at the moment. Is it possible for you to go home already now? I'll try to go home as early as possible.
-Onii-chan-
Kumiko looked at Seiichi who just finished his ice cream,
"Eto, Seiichi-kun.... I'm really sorry but is it OK if I have to go now? You see, Okaa-san and Otou-san are going somewhere as well, as Obaa-sama and Ojii-sama. And it seems, Onii-chan isn't home for unknown reasons... It's not that I wanted to go, but I have to."
Kumiko told Seiichi who bent his head on a side and said,
"Ah, it's OK, Kumiko-chan. I understand. It seems it would be complicated for you if you don't go home now. But, allow me to bring you home, if it is OK."
Kumiko widened her eyes on his offer, but replied,
"Ah hai. I guess. It won't hurt either. Maa, let's go already, Seiichi-kun."
Seiichi stood up and held Kumiko's hand as they started walking to the Tezuka Residence,
"Neh, Seiichi-kun, I have a question."
"Eh? Doushite ka?"
"Did you have any girlfriend before?"
Kumiko asked the older boy who replied immediately,
"Iee."
'So, Kaori-senpai was right when she said that this was the first time that Seiichi-kun was interested in a girl...'
She thought as she looked at the sky,
"Neh, Seiichi-kun, the sky looks great, noh?"
"Hai. But, if I compare you with the sky, I'd still be choosing you."
Kumiko blushed at his words as she replied,
"Is that so? Ahaha..."
She laughed nervously as Seiichi just smiled at her,
"We're near already."
Kumiko informed Seiichi, who just nodded at this,
"Maa, how about you, Kumiko-chan?"
"Eto, the same as you, as well. I don't know why. But, I guess studies were always my first priority."
Kumiko replied as Seiichi still nodded at this that is until, they stopped outside a gate,
"Seiichi-kun, this is my stop."
Kumiko told the blue-haired captain of RikkaiDai,
"Hai. I guess. So, until the next time we see each other, neh, Kumiko?"
"Hai, Ja. Seiichi-kun."
"Ja, Kumko."
He was about to leave when Kumiko said,
"Eto, Seiichi-kun, are you willing to wait? That is after I've sorted out my feelings for you. Are you willing to wait? Don't worry, it won't last forever nor a long time!"
Seiichi turned and nodded while replying to her,
"I suppose, Kumiko-chan, but don't make me wait long, neh?"
"Of course!"
Kumiko replied as she went inside her house, while Seiichi just went off.
jychan: This chapter is purely SeiichiXKumiko... Now, I'd like to thank fanfic addict anonymous, jigokunooujo, Sapphire Wood, keia mizuki, sayume214, Dragon Reverb!!! Finally, I've got lots of reviews... T-T (tears of joy!) Reviews! Reviews! They really make my day.... ^_^ And oh, before I forget, you're going to say good-bye to Kumiko-chan very soon...
fanfic addict anonymous: Oh, well, he saw Fuji and Kumiko together in the rain. Bringing her home... Don't you think he'd get suspicious, noh? Seiichi's also a human, despite having the title of 'Child of God', he also misunderstands... -Kumiko hugs you as well while sweatdropping-
Sapphire Wood: Really? She does... Wow, that must hurt a lot... We're quite similar since I also prefer completed stories since i know that whatever chapter i end up to, there's always the ending waiting for me... LOL... My stories are interesting? Oh, thanks... Ja...
keia mizuki: Really? No grammar errors??? Arigato!!! I tried my best, although sometimes, my best isn't enough... Wow,.. sounds like a song... LOL... Oh, here's chapter 23!!!
sayume214: Me, as well. But then, I kinda thought that if Seiichi really loves Kumiko, as what he said, then he can never stand Kumiko being so guilty and like that.... Oh well... yes! It's Seiichi in this chapter too! Seiichi.. Seiichi... Seiichi!!!
jigokunooujo: Thanks! So far so good??? What do you say that I end this story with Kumiko ending up dead?? Joke... I'll be bad if I do that..... LOL..Oh here's Chapter 23!!!
Dragon Reverb: Yup... It's a LOL... I've updated already.. So, there!