『Day Three』

Day Three

We met at the station the next day. He was bundled up in his leather jacket, and red scarf. He looked like an anime character. So perfect. Being around him has made me feel uglier to be honest.

"Hey there Sono!" He waves at me, and approaches me.

"Hey there."

"You look nice." He smiles.

"I'm only wearing the same ugly hoodie I wear almost everyday." I rolled my eyes.

"Doesn't mean it's ugly just because you wear it a lot." He chuckles.

"Yeah. Well let's go for the sushi date."

"Yeah." He leads me to train F. I followed behind him. He didn't bother lecturing me about walking beside him today. I guess because we are in the real public, and he's ashamed of being with me.

Tomo found a seat on the train, but there was only one seat left. He looked at me, and gestured me to sit down. "You may have it." He smiles.

"No you should."

"Then I will just stand with you. I don't want to take a seat if you are standing."

He's a strange guy. He probably does this to all his girlfriends. No wonder they don't talk badly of him. He's not a bad guy. He just has a bad mindset on certain things.

"You are weird."

"Who wants to be normal?" He laughs.

"You got a point there."

We stood there holding the handrails on the train. I could feel our arms brushing against one another's. It felt nice. He was way taller than me, and I found myself occasionally bumping into his chest. I would quickly back off in fear that my heavy self might knock him over. He just looks down, and smiles gently at me. It was nice, but I felt a sting in my heart.

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We got off near the school, and went into the sushi place. It was all black, and red inside. This was definitely a place for rich people.

"Dang, I don't make enough for my part time job to buy this." I chuckled.

"It isn't expensive. I can pay for you. It's my treat." He smiles.

"Really?"

"Yeah. Order anything you like. It's my duty as your boyfriend."

"You moron, we are both technically boyfriends." I laughed.

"Yeah, but I want to be the boyfriend boyfriend." He chuckles softly.

"Ah gotcha." I nodded.

We were escorted to a booth, and sat down. The waitress handed us fancy golden menus, and I looked at it.

"I guess we can order the plater. It comes with two of every sushi on the menu."

"Sure." He calls the waiter, and points to the platter.

"You sure it's okay? It's kinda expensive." I mumbled.

"It's okay. It's only money. I rather see you happy than see my wallet happy."

I blushed. It was hard not to. A guy has gotten me blushing. Being a girl must be luxurious if they all get treated like this. "Thank you."

"Haha no need to thank me silly boy."

The food came. I didn't want to look like a pig so I ate slowly.

"Don't limit yourself. Treat yourself okay? I don't mind." He smiles.

"I just...I am fat."

"So? I don't care." He looked confused. "Just eat up. It's an insult if you don't."

"Fine." I slowly ate. It was delicious. I wanted it all to myself, but I knew that was too much.

"Now tell me Tomo, why don't you go to the book club anymore?"

"My ex Shizuka goes there."

I didn't know Shizuka personally, but I knew she was one of those beautiful girls that loves reading. All the guys would flirt with her during the book club. I even had a crush on her at one point. I'm not surprised that she was one of Tomo's exs'. They would look cute together. To think of it, I did see them chatting when he did attend the club meetings.

"Oh what happened?"

"She went out with me for ten days only, until she dumped me for another guy." He smiles looking down. "I find it funny since I was actually really in love with her. I guess she's the reason I date people for ten days to see if I can love them as much as I loved her. Like you said, you can fall for someone in ten days."

I was surprised at his weird story. "Why did she dump you?"

"She had a long distance boyfriend, and felt lonely. He came back here to Japan, and she left me when he did. It was so bizarre to be together for exactly ten days. So clean cut, and strange." He taps his chin.

"So you wish to feel that way again?"

"I want to love, yes. All the girls I've dated haven't met the standards. They only like me for my looks, and not actually my personality."

"What lies. I bet your personality is fine." I ate a sushi piece.

"Not when I get weak. They think I am too feminine so they end up acting different. That's when I know it's not the relationship I seek."

"I see." I couldn't understand his logic. He had a weird way of functioning, but I guess that is what makes him so unique to me.

"Don't worry about that now. So tell me, what made you want to date a guy?" He smiles in curiosity.

"I don't. I more so want to know how it feels like to have a partner. As you know, I've never had a relationship before so I'm kinda new to all this."

"It's simple. Just love the other person."

"It is simple. Only if the person doesn't leave in ten days." I laughed at the ridiculous words I spatted.

"True, but you can give your all." He interlaced his fingers, and stared at me.

"So do you actually like me? Aren't you ashamed to be hanging with someone like me?"

"Not at all. I mean it's new that I'm dating a guy, but I treat it as if it's a girl." He smiles sweetly.

"Yeah, but I don't have girl parts if you catch my drift."

"Why does that matter?" He looked confused.

"Don't you do it with your girlfriends?"

"I don't touch or do any of that nature." He chuckles.

"Huh why?"

"Why should I? Love isn't based on physical attention more so than the internal connection. I will only get intimate when I feel it's necessary, and right."

"I guess you're right. You're very wise." I realized Tomo has never touched me in any way. Not even a pat. The only time he did was when we would bump into each other on the train.

"I just have my theories, and beliefs that's all. Nothing too wise." He eats a sushi from the plate.

"Don't you feel bad though? When you leave them."

"I do, but I don't want to make myself suffer by being with someone who doesn't make me happy." He frowns.

"I don't understand you. You're so weird."

"You don't need to understand me. No one gets me. I just wish to feel that feeling again. I'm still searching."

"Good luck. You won't find it this way though."

He stayed silent. I didn't know what was going through his head, but we stopped talking after that.

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"Let me walk you home." Tomo suggested.

"Sure, but wouldn't you rather take transportation?"

"No. I want quality time."

"Sure." I felt he was subtly doing it to make me walk, and lose weight. I was always so paranoid that it drove me crazy.

We walked side by side. His hand would brush against mine occasionally, but he never held my hand. I didn't blame him. I wouldn't either.

"Tomohisa Tomohisa!" A group of three girls came to him with cheerful smiles.

"Hey." He waves, and smiles as they approached him.

"So who's the lucky girl? I'm still waiting my turn." One of the girls said.

"Him." Tomo pointed to me. It caught me off guard.

The girls giggled. "Haha you're cute, and a humorous guy. Why can't you be committed?" One of them said.

I knew they would think he's joking. I had kinda expected that. I looked like his loser friend to everyone's eyes.

"Well I will when I find the right one." He smiles.

"Lucky girl then. See you at school!" They all waved at him, and left.

"You sure are popular." I sighed, and began walking.

"Being popular doesn't benefit you unless you are happy. I'm not particularly happy yet."

"I wish I could live in your shoes." I frowned, but looked away.

"You say that now, but you might be surprised how lucky you are." He chuckles.

"How?" I didn't get this man. He has it all.

"Well, being in a state of dissatisfaction can be unsettling." He hung his head low. "People expect a lot from you."

"Trust me. I rather have that then being constantly picked on for my weight."

"I guess you're right." He shrugs. "Let's get walking now Sono."

"Okay." We resumed walking, and Tomo was quiet. "Is something wrong?" I asked.

"Tell me about yourself." He looks up to the sky as he walks.

"What do you want to know?" I blinked a couple times.

"What kinda books are your favorite?"

I thought about it. I didn't have a favorite genre. "I guess mystery. I love a good mystery."

"Me too. Sometimes I get lost in a good thriller." His voice was soothing, and gentle.

"Tell me about it."

"What kind of girlfriend do you seek?"

Girlfriend? I didn't expect that. "I guess one that is cute, and loves me. Oh! Someone with a good sense of humor, and if we are being completely honest here, I want a girl that can cook well." I blushed.

"Typical haha." He chuckles, and covers his mouth. "You sound like all my friends. Guys just love women that can cook."

"Don't you?"

"Not in particular. I just want someone who can bring the spark out in me."

"You're a simple guy." I smiled.

"I am. Simple yet quite complicated at the same time."

"Right."

We chatted away the whole walk home. I enjoyed the small conversations we would have. It made the walk seem bearable, and short. I've gotten to know some personal things like what his favorite sport is, and what he thinks of his family. I know those weren't too personal, but it was a start.

Tomohisa seems like an overall friendly guy. I'm starting to doubt those rumors about how picky, and arrogant he is. He doesn't seem like that type at all. He gave chances to almost everyone. It was just a coincidence that I hadn't seen him with an ugly girl yet.

He walked me home, and left with a brief goodbye. He didn't hug me or give me a high five. It felt weird. I knew it was only the third day, but time was passing by quickly. What was that special charm he did with all the girls that got them hooked on him? I have yet to figure that out.

I halted my thoughts. At the same time I didn't want to know because I might actually end up liking him, and have a hard time letting go after our love trial. Why must this be so complicated?

To Be Continued