Chapter 4: Messed-up
The campaign was a success. Touko won the election and is now the current president of the student council. She put the team to work immediately and wanted them to sort the documents from last year and any other documents in the file room. Sayaka was joined by Yuu at the center section trying to categorize the files by date and purpose.
"Saeki-senpai, I think this document belongs in that pile." Yuu said. Glancing over it, Sayaka decided that Yuu was right and put the said document to the group it belongs to.
They work for hours till Sayaka's phone buzz in her pocket. She never receives a call when she is at the school premises thus, this surprised her. She took her phone and look at the screen. It is the assistant of her father.
"Watanabe-san, what is it" Sayaka answered.
"Your father wants you to visit the corporate center after school. Your driver has been instructed to take you here. Apologies for the sudden phone call but it seems your father wants to give you another assignment for the week. Please be at the center as soon as you can."
"Alright. I will be there soon." She hangs up.
"Is everything okay, senpai?" Yuu peered at her.
"It's nothing, just need to go to my father's office right now." Sayaka went outside of the file room and face Touko. "Can I go now? My father needs me."
Touko look at the clock. "Oh, it's late already, sure go ahead. Thanks for staying for as long as you did. You all can go."
The rest of the people said their goodbyes. Yuu suddenly shows up beside Sayaka as she gathers her things. "Can I walk out with you?"
Sayaka is startle by this. At her peripheral vision, she saw Touko's expression. Like she was hoping that Sayaka will decline. She blinks at Yuu, her expression is hopeful. This concern her for a split second, her mind on overdrive, came up with a "Yeah, sure why not." She turns to Touko after zipping up her bag. "Till tomorrow Touko." And wave at her. Yuu also did the same.
"Till tomorrow." She waves back trying to hide her disappointment.
After walking for a while Sayaka feels it is a safe distance to not be overheard by Touko. "So why are you walking me out today?"
"I just want to spend time with you as much as possible."
"Is that the only reason? Or are you avoiding Touko?"
The girl was silent for a moment. "A little bit of both? Maybe. But I truly want to be with you as much as I can."
"Flirting with me will get you everywhere but if you are only doing it to avoid someone, it is less flattering."
"I truly want to be with you."
"Hmmmn…" Her phone buzz again. 'Alright already, I am on my way.'
"Senpai, are you okay?"
"Ah, it's my fathers' assistant. Probably asking for my ETA."
"ETA?"
"Estimated time of arrival. Geez, what could be the matter."
"Can I come with you?"
"Huh, why?"
"You look worried and if I can support you in any way. I will be happy to be there for you."
Sayaka smiled at Yuu as she thinks about it. It's not a bad idea. She's not really worried about the impromptu meeting with her father. Her father usually gives her assignments every month to prepare for her future position in the company. And it is always fun to do them since her father always gives her a reward after. Not that she does things for the reward. She likes learning and when she did an amazing job which tend to happen all the time, she feels accomplished and her father will dote on her during meals with the whole family.
"Do you have a curfew? It might take a while and it will be far from here."
"I can call mom. I'm sure it will be alright."
"Then come with me, kiddo." Sayaka said as she messes Yuu's hair playfully.
"Arrggg…" Yuu tries to go away from Sayaka's reached but fail miserably. "Don't make me regret this."
Sayaka only laughs and realized she had never laugh like that in a long while.
They walk towards the train station.
"We are riding the train?" Yuu asks.
"Uhm.." Sayaka consider for a bit. Her family is part of a big corporation that produces luxury cars. Her family is responsible for designing and creating interiors. Being the heiress to that company, her family insisted that she can't be seen riding public vehicles. She wanted to experience a normal high school life. But her father won't allow her to ride trains that doesn't have a first-class cabin. As a compromise she was driven to the train station near the school every morning and walk from there. Then meet up with the driver again after school. "I have a car waiting near the train station." She said vaguely. Not wanting to sound like this is the normal routine.
"Oh wow, your dad must really need you soon. Would I be in the way?"
"You're too small to be in anyone's way."
"Ahhh, senpai. I am still growing."
"Yeah, me too which means that I will always be taller than you."
"My sister is tall, just you wait. I will be the one to mess your hair."
"Keep dreaming." She said as she tries to mess Yuu's hair again but was stop by Yuu catching her hand.
"Stop it. I can't meet your father with a messed-up hair."
"It's already messed-up." Yuu's blush arrived on que. And let go of Sayaka's hand. Fearing that she offended the girl she added. "Hey, you are still cute, even with messed-up hair. But if it bothers you there is a mirror on the car and you can comb your hair." The girl didn't reply. Sayaka stop walking and face Yuu. "Hey, have I offended you?"
The girl smiled at her. "Not really, but it is so nice to see you concern about me." She chuckles and continue towards the train station.
"Oh, so that's how it's gonna be. Huh?"
"The messee becomes the messer."
"Oh no," Sayaka said shaking her head. "…that won't be the dynamic between us. Ever!"
"Come on senpai." Yuu said over her shoulder. She had a big smile on her face. "We can't keep your father waiting."
Sayaka just shakes her head and jogs a little to catch up with Yuu. Then mess Yuu's hair one last time before running away, laughing as she did. Hearing Yuu's irritated growl all but make her laugh harder.
Sayaka is out of breath when they finally arrived at the parking lot near the train station. A sleek black car is waiting for them. When the driver saw her, he goes out of the car and open the door for her. "Good afternoon, Lady Sayaka."
"This is my friend Koito Yuu, she will accompany me today."
"Nice to meet you Koito-sama." The driver said with a bow. Yuu was surprised by the honorific attached.
"This is Jin-san."
"Nice to meet you." Yuu greeted with a bow.
"Now get inside you little twerp."
The door was closed when Yuu settled down. There was a divider from the front of the car, so they have privacy.
"This car is so fancy." Yuu looks around. The seat is covered in a dark shade of ultramarine leather. The walls are in a darker shade with silver accents all around. There are tablet consoles at each side of passenger. And the middle part of the chair can be set as an armrest. With cup holders and a panel with buttons that controls the temperature, music and the divider.
"Is it? I designed this. Well, it has a template, but I decided the color and where each feature go to." Sayaka explains as she put her seatbelt on.
Yuu was looking at her with awe. "Really? Wow" The car started to move.
"Oh yeah, I haven't told you yet. My family designs interiors for luxury cars."
Yuu's eyes widened and remained speechless.
"No words, huh? Well, that's a good girl." Noticing that Yuu haven't got her seatbelt on. "Put your seatbelt on, silly."
The little girl struggled to find the lock. And Sayaka helped her. Their skin brushes each other and Yuu jump back a little.
"You alright?"
"Yeah, I am fine. Thanks."
"Where was all your attitude earlier? I thought you would support me." The girl didn't respond. "Are you messing with me again?"
"Just when I thought you can't be any cooler. And here you are designing interiors. What else can you do?"
"Does drawing counts, since I am into designing." The girl nodded. "How about speaking English and Italian."
"Italian?"
"Italy designed and produced the fastest cars in the whole world and lots of other luxury cars. My family visits there every year since I was a child."
"Can you tell me some?" Yuu said excitedly.
"Questa ragazza che sto guardando è così carina." – (This girl I am looking at is so cute)
"Wow what does that mean?"
"It means you are a little twerp."
"Of all the things you can say, that is what you choose?"
"Got a problem with that?"
"Arggh… whatever." Yuu stared out the window sadly. Before Sayaka asks about why Yuu has that sad face, Her phone buzzed again. Sending a text that she is on route and will be there within thirty minutes finally gives her some peace of mind.
