Horikita Suzune

Monday 22nd December

"That's wrong!" she slams my desk, "You don't just ask for a kiss! You have to make him be in a romantic mood, and when all is nice and fluffy, you both lean in to have a kiss because you understand each other feelings!"

"I-Is that so, Karuizawa-san?"

"And you don't just...-

I consulted Karuizawa-san, no, more like, she forced me to consult her on improving my romantic skills. Because 'I don't understand romance', according to her.

I doubt me nor Kiyotaka knows anything about romance. I just felt an uncontrollable urge to be with him, that's why I confessed to him that day, 3 months back.

Because I, Horikita Suzune, fell in love with him.

But it is true that romance was still a new thing for me. It still is despite being in a serious relationship.

But...

"Are you even listening to me?!"

I finally snap back to earth.

"Y-Yes, Karuizawa-san-"

"Just call me Kei, like the rest of my friends. Or master, or lord, or-"

"Then, Kei it is..."

I never really accustomed to gaining new friends. Loneliness was a comfortable state to be in, but it all changed ever since I started dating Kiyotaka.

That confession kindled all sorts of abnormalities within my life.

I would say it's his fault, but now, I feel glad that I have gained this much experience in life.

"Then, Suzune!"

She didn't ask for permission to use that name, but I let it slide.

"I'm giving you your first duty!"

"Duty?"

"Of course! Like, how can I let you leave from this room without changing anything?!"

Am I that bad at romantic situations? Or is she craving to see what sort of action I have under my sleeves.

"Then tell me, what is this duty?"

She smiles,

"____ ___ _ _________ ____!"

2 days later

I dial the number I have pressed several times now.

And press the call button

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He doesn't pick up.

"What's that idiot doing?"

I start to call him again, this time, stamping my feet repeatedly.

I receive no answer.

What is happening? Did he, perhaps, turn deaf?

I dial the number for the third time.

"He'd better pick up..."

It hurts to be ignored as a girlfriend, I'd better punish him in some sort of way.

Maybe I'll yell at him? Or maybe I'll stab him? Or maybe I'll-

[Yes...?]

A weary voice answers the call.

"Kiyotaka! How long does it take to pick up a mere phone!?"

[Suzune...]

"W-What?!"

[Ringing me at 5 AM doesn't help at all...]

I check the time on my phone.

It's 5 AM, eh?

"Mm... I guess I'll let you off unscathed."

[Please spare me in general, I dont want to gain further injuries after my recovery...]

I assume he is talking about the injuries Koenji-kun inflicted upon him, causing him to miss school for 2-and-a-half-months.

"You're better now, aren't you?"

[Well, here and there, my body does start to ache, but I can manage]

Though, I'm impressed. The fact he was able to survive 5 minutes of beating from a person like Koenji-kun was abnormal. No broken bones nor fractures, his bones are stronger than I thought.

The pain, however, was most likely immeasurable.

"Just so you know, I'm still against the idea of you going back to school, let alone attending physical activities."

[I'm fine, don't worry]

That's not convincing at all... especially coming from a liar like him.

[So? Why did you call me at this time?]

"Shouldn't you be happy that I called you?"

[I'd rather you call me later, and allow me to sleep for now...]

"Not happening."

[I guess there's no helping it, huh?]

"Anyway, today is Christmas eve, so I'm spending the day in your room."

[You called me just to say that?]

"And? What about it?"

I can hear him sigh through the phone, [Suzune, you know. You don't have to call me to let me know you're coming over, you're free to come over whenever you like. It's not as if I'm busy nowadays, so do what you want]

"Huh?"

[I gave you the spare keys to my room, didn't I? You can even join me in my sleep if you wanted to]

...

"Huh?"

[I won't mind waking up to your face in the morning, rather than a phone call]

Eh?

"Wha-..."

[And maybe we could cuddle up together as a morning greeting-]

"W-W-W-What are you saying!? A-Are you dumb!? Did those injuries hurt your head!? How can you say that so calmly!?"

[It's just a joke...]

"Don't make jokes like that, idiot!"

[I'm sorry, I'm sorry, though, I wish I could see your flustered face right now-]

"I'm hanging up!"

I immediately press the red button on my phone, and hang up.

Is that idiot that stupid? That daring idiot probably said that with a straight face! Why does that idiot like teasing me? That idiot is asking to get stabbed! What an idiot!

That idiot...

Idiot...

Idiot...

Idiot...

"Idiot..."

30 minutes later

"Suzune, why are you so red?"

Eh? Did he realize? This is embarrassing...

"I'm not red, you're seeing things."

"If you had a fever, you could've told me. I would've come to your room instead of making you come all the way out here-"

"It's nothing, idiot!"

"If you say so..."

"Why are you half-naked anyways!?"

The reason I am flustered... how does he not know? Can he not take a hint? That idiot...

"I just came out of the shower. I didn't expect you to come half-an-hour later, so I had no time to prepare..."

"J-Just wear a shirt!"

"That's what I had planned, actually."

I'm really annoyed. Why am I annoyed, though? Is it because he can't take a hint? Is it because he simply lacks human emotion?

"Idiot..."

"Did you say something?"

"Nothing, idiot..."

"What's in this box anyway?"

"Huh?"

He stares at a white box lying on his table.

"It's a surprise," I say.

"Can I open it?"

"My compass is in my pocket."

"I guess I can't, huh?"

"I'm saving it for evening, so you'd better not touch it until then."

"That's a shame," he looks back at me, "But what will we do until evening? Do you really plan on staying here until then?"

He really is stupid...

"Huh!? Of course not! Until then..." I grab his hand,  "We're going on a date!"

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"Another date, huh?"

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Just to clear up something, there will be special exams, but I will cut them out. So the time between this chapter and last chapter, there had been a special exam, but I chose not to talk about it as to not spoil anime-onlies.

Anyway, sorry for missing yesterday's chapter. After some time thinking, I have chosen to carry on, but with SOL chapters rather than a plot. And the chapters will be short.

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