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Chapter 6
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"You forgot your bag"
I'd been working for the host club to pay off my debt for 1 month. Things between Suoh and I had calmed down and now he didn't seem to mind me. The Hitachiins were as mean and sadistic as ever and my cut had faded to a harsh pink line. And yet, I had not exchanged words with Mori. This would mark the first time he ever said anything to me. Usually he would be with Honey, but Honey had a doctor's appointment. And finally there he was, offering me my bag. I took it gently.
"Thank you" I said. He didn't say anything and started walking away. I followed him and tried in vain to strike up a conversation.
"So…I hear you used to be in the kendo club..."
"Yes." A disappointing response.
"My dad was in the kendo club in high school. Although he wasn't very good, he dropped out in his second year."
A grunt.
"…Do you have any pets?"
"Yes."
I was getting upset now. But I held my tongue and didn't say anything, so we just walked in silence for a while. And then it occurred to me.
What if he hates me?
"Do you… hate me?" I asked him. He stopped and I stopped. Then he looked at me.
"Why would you think that?" he asked.
"Well, you never talk to me and you only nod whenever I greet you. It makes me think I did something to make you angry…" I said with a frown. Mori stood in silence for a moment. Then he spoke.
"I don't hate you."
And he turned away quickly and began walking. I thought I could see a slight smile, but I convinced myself that it wasn't there. I caught up to him. My shoes making a light tap-tap compared to the heavy clip-clop of Mori's shoes.
"So what's your pet's name?"
"Piyo-chan"
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A super short chapter but I'm happy with it. I really like this chapter for some reason Please review. And thank you to anyone who's left reviews so far. Constructive criticism is appreciated. Flames are just as good (though I really would prefer something nicer).