[Fanfic] Could This Be Love- Chapter 5
After a super loooooong time, here is the chapter 5. The last chapter I posted was from last year?! O_o Ohh, uni student life..Bytheway, enjoy and do comment! :)
“Onii-chan, you will come to my birthday party right?” Satoshi is talking with his brother on the phone.
“Of course, I will. Don’t worry, I never forget it.” Hikaru replied on the other side.
“Because you’re always busy with your study. I thought you can’t make it this year.”
“Hey, since when did I miss to be there on your special day?”
“Hai..hai.. Okaasan wants to make a big party this time. Maybe you can invite your friends too.”
“Really? Mou~ you spoilt kid..okay, I’ll come with my friends.” Hikaru complained. He tried to sound like he is irritated.
“Ehh, I’m not. You’re the spoilt one. Ahahah..okay, got to go now. I have tuition class after this. Jaa ne~”
“Study well okay. Bye, spoilt kid.” Hikaru ended the phone call. He is alone in his room. Ryuunosuke and Yuto had gone out even though it is weekend. Both of them said they have some works to do.
Hikaru is boring as hell right now and he is very sure Yabu will prefer to sleep rather than hanging out with him. While the girls, yes, all of his so-called ‘girlfriends’, he simply doesn’t find the mood to have fun with them today. In his mailbox, there are few mails coming from girls who wanted to ask him out for a date but he just ignored the mails.
Hikaru took out the guitar that he bought for Satoshi from under his bed. He learned to play the guitar from Yabu some time ago. So, he tried to strum the guitar for random songs that he knew. Slowly, he enjoyed it more than he expected since it has been a while he didn’t play it.
As hikaru is playing the guitar, the door is opened by someone. “Tadaima..ohh Hikaru-kun, I thought you’re going out.” That is Ryuunosuke. He carried a few wide cardboards in his hands for his assignment.
“Ohh okaeri Ryuu. Nope, I don’t have the mood to go out today. It’s too hot.” Hikaru answered as he strummed the guitar for another song.
“Yeah, today’s too hot. That’s why I go back straight to room after I got all of these.” Ryuunosuke said as he put the cardboards that he had carried beside his desk. There is a large box that contained all of the materials for his architecture project.
“I see. You’re going to add the some more mess in our room ne..”Hikaru said with a straight face.
“Ah, sorry. I just need to keep them here for this weekend. After this I will bring them to the studio.” Ryuunosuke said as he thrown himself on the bed.
“Hai..Wakatta. It’s good that our room space is large ne..” Hikaru said. Since they got a room for three persons, their room is special and larger than the normal room for two persons. Hikaru’s bed is the only one on the lower part of the room which is closer to the door and bathroom, while Ryuunosuke’s bed is positioned next to Yuto’s bed on the upper part of the room.
Ryuunosuke is lying on his bed to relax himself as they just keep on silent after that. Only the sound of the guitar that is played by Hikaru could be heard. A few minutes later, Hikaru played a song that sounds familiar to Ryuunosuke.
“Ahh~! I know this song! My friend reaalllly like it.” Suddenly he exclaimed as he turned to Hikaru.
“Whoa~ easy Ryuu, you surprised me! Your friend must be a girl, right?” Hikaru said, shocked by Ryuunosuke’s shout just now.
“Ahahah.. Sorry, sorry.. Yes, you’re right. She even made me listen to this song. I don’t understand why.” He tilted his head.
“This is a romantic song. Maybe she wants you to dedicate it to her. It’s ‘Hero’ by Enrique Iglesias.” Hikaru said with a playful grin on his face.
“Hehh, really? But she is just a close friend.” Ryuunosuke is sitting on Hikaru’s bed now.
“Ryuu.. Let me tell you this. If a girl persistently made you listen to this kind of song, that means she got a crush on you. Maybe she’s too afraid to tell that she likes you.” Hikaru said with a tone like an expert.
There's a silent moment between the two before Ryuunosuke just laughed off his advice. “Ahahah.. You’re watching too many love story.”
“Gehh.. How dare you, Ryuu. I’m your master you know.” Hikaru said as he put down the guitar and pulled Ryuunosuke’s neck between his arms ready to wrestle him down.
“Ahhhh~!Okay..okay.. I’m sorry, I have a question for you, master.” Ryuunosuke tried to escape before Hikaru can continue his silly act.
“Hai! Douzo~” Hikaru said, grinning when he heard Ryuunosuke called him master. He let go of him immediately.
“Anoo.. What does it mean when we cannot forget that one particular person after meeting with her?” Ryuunosuke asked while massaging his nape. He is feeling a bit embarrassed to ask that question. Actually he still cannot forget the encounter with Umika two days ago. Sometimes it felt not right to him, he is not sure why does she always comes to his mind. It’s not that he had known her for a long time.
“Yosh! I know how it feels like. Whatever you do, you can’t help but to think about her, right?” Hikaru asked with so much feeling. Ryuunosuke nodded.
“When you close your eyes, you still can see her image so gracefully in front of you, right?” Hikaru asked another one. Ryuunosuke nodded again.
“Somehow you are longing to see her again, right?” now Hikaru is looking straight at the younger one with a tense expression on his face.
“Yes, that’s all what I feel!” suddenly Ryuunosuke said out loud. He couldn’t agree more, the entire situation that Hikaru had said is true. He’s feeling them but he doesn’t sure what it means.
“Ryuu.. That’s what we called… love.” Hikaru said as he gripped Ryuunosuke’s shoulder firmly.
“Ehhhhh~!” Ryuunosuke seems surprised. He is speechless now.
“I know you still can’t believe it right now. But I’m sure you’ll realize it one day. Oh, my Ryuu had fallen in love. So tell me who this girl that had captured your heart, huh?” Hikaru continued as he patted Ryuunosuke’s back like a proud mother.
“Yametteyo~ I… I don’t know about her so much. I just got her name and course. Maybe it’s too early to say that I’m in love.” Ryuunosuke restlessly tried to push Hikaru’s hand. He doesn’t want to reveal that she is Yuto’s friend because he’s sure Hikaru will open his big mouth to tell Yuto about it.
“You don’t understand it, Ryuu.. Perhaps it’s love at first sight.” Hikaru said as he took back the guitar. Now, he is playing it while singing a random song about love at first sight.
Meanwhile Ryuunosuke just sighed as he lay down on Hikaru’s bed. The older one continues to sing with full emotion to match the mood. After he finished the song, he found out Ryuunosuke had slept beside him.
“Tsk.. I thought you’re listening to my singing. Oi, go back sleep on your bed.” Hikaru complained. However, Ryuunosuke just turned his body to the other side ignoring Hikaru who is waking him up.
***
“44 cm.” Suzuka murmured as she jotted down Yuto’s shoulder width in her notebook. She is now taking the measurement of Yuto’s body for her project.
“Yosh, now I’m taking your arm length.” Suzuka continued her job.
“51 cm ne..” She went back to her notebook and jotted it down. Man‘s body is surely different than woman. Suzuka never tried to take any man’s body measurements before this. That’s why it’s a bit awkward at first, but she tried to be professional anyway.
“Next, your leg length. Please stand still.”
Yuto just nodded and silently followed her order.
“83 cm. Nakajima-kun sugoii ne..” Suzuka said admiringly. Then she jotted it down in her notebook.
“Hai! Finished.. Thanks Nakajima-kun, for your cooperation.” Suzuka bowed down.
“Finish already? Ah, it’s nothing big. Same as here, yoroshiku ne.” Yuto bowed down to her as well.
“Nakajima-kun is so tall. Sugoii, like a model!” Suzuka cheerfully praised him.
“Ah, thanks but it’s because I’m a guy I guessed.” Yuto massaged his nape trying to hide his embarrassment. He’s not used to being praised face-to-face like that. So, he didn’t know how to react to it.
“Soukana~ emm, how about your parents? I think you must be inherited that trait from your parents. You’re so lucky!” Suzuka innocently asked Yuto about his parents. Umika never told her about Yuto’s family.
“Lucky?” Yuto unconsciously repeated the last word that Suzuka said. However, it is barely audible to her because Umika suddenly came into the discussion room taking her attention. She is coming back from the photocopy machine to settle her works just now. Apparently, Umika is having a problem and she called Suzuka to help her for a while. Suzuka excused herself and followed Umika outside of the room.
Meanwhile, Yuto threw an empty stare towards the wall of the room. Suddenly he felt like the room is becoming smaller as if the walls are started to move inward. He also couldn’t hear anything as if the surrounding has been automatically switched to mute mode.
‘Lucky’. It is kind of like a déjà vu for him to hear someone saying it to him again. 13 years ago, in his classroom after the open class when all the parents came to watch their kids learning in the class. Like watching a big screen in a cinema, Yuto could see himself surrounded by his friends at that time.
“Your parents came together. You must be happy. You’re so lucky!”
“Yuto’s papa is cool and Yuto’s mama is beautiful. You’re lucky!”
“Yuto is indeed lucky! Papa and Mama came to support you.”
That was what he could hear from his friends at that time. They were given a task to write an essay with a title ‘I’m lucky’ and read it during the open class. Yuto had written how he was lucky to have a happy family. He has a cool dad and beautiful mom. He also has a big brother who cares a lot about him. Then, he said he was lucky because his parents bought him many toys. His parents also love him so much….
Yuto closed his eyes with a hope that the memory will fade and go far far away from him. Ugh, he hated himself now for recalling that moment again. He felt like a fool who had been easily deceived. Sitting on a chair, he face-palmed.
13 years ago, before his parents divorced, he thought he was the luckiest kid in the world. Everything he wrote in the essay was his true feeling. He was really glad receiving compliments from his friends. However, he was wrong. That part of his life was just like a sweet dream to him. Not long after that, he’s not the luckiest kid anymore.
“Yuto-kun, daijoubu?” Suddenly a familiar voice brings him back to reality. Yuto dropped his hands and opened his eyes to see Umika in front of him.
“Hai, daijoubu. Sorry, I got to go now.” Yuto said as he rose from the chair to excused himself. He needed to go now before the girls ask him more questions. He didn’t want to make them worry about him.
“Are you sure? You looked pale.” Now, suzuka asked him.
“It’s okay. Don’t worry, I think I need to sleep. Last night, I cannot sleep so well. Ha..ha..” Yuto tried to make an excuse with an awkward laugh at the end.
“Ah, souka.Then, you should go back to your room now. Before that, take this pamphlet with you. If you have friends who are interested in photography, make sure they know about this okay.” Suzuka handed him a piece of paper that she grabbed from Umika’s hand.
“Chotto~ Suzu-chan..ano, Yuto-kun you don’t need to bother.” Umika who is taken aback by Suzuka’s action quickly responded. She waved her hands in denying to Yuto who is just staring at the two girls’ small quarrel.
“What? It’s okay. You know, lately she’s been worried because there’s still no participant in this competition organized by her club. So, at least please spread the news. Onegaishimas!” Suzuka said with full determination. She stepped in front of Umika and facing Yuto while clasping her hands together.
Yuto nodded his head saying “Okay, I will try to help. Then, see you again.” And off he went.
Umika didn’t get a chance to say any word. Yuto already exited the room. She sighed deeply and sat down on a chair.
“See, don’t make that face again. It’s not a big deal anyway to ask for Nakajima-kun’s help. He’s your friend after all.” Suzuka patted Umika in the back. Then, she continues to clean up all her things on the table. They are going to take their lunch after this.
Suzuka is right, Yuto is not a stranger to Umika but that’s not the main reason why she is reluctant to ask for his help earlier. She could sense something is wrong with Yuto just now. The look in his eyes somehow is very sad. Also, his face is pale. Whether he is feeling sick or something bad is bothering his mind, she cannot sure which one. But he looked normal as usual that morning when they met up in the discussion room. Now she is wondering what actually happened to him.
***
Yuto is in front of his room now. He inhaled deeply before opening the door. It seems that both of his roommates are in the room. After closing the door, Hikaru greeted him from his bed where Ryuunosuke is sound asleep.
“Yuto, okaeri! Thank God, you are coming back now. I’m hungry, let’s go to eat ne!” Hikaru said while patting his stomach.
“Tadaima..ano, I’m not hungry yet. Sorry, but I don’t feel like going out again. What about Ryuu?” Yuto replied. He really has no appetite to eat right now.
“Mou, can you try to wake him up? He’s been sleeping on my bed, yet he ignored me when I tried to wake him up. Gehhh, this kid..” Hikaru complained to Yuto.
“Ehh, he’s too tired I guessed. Ryuu..wake up. Hikaru-kun wants to go eat with you. Ryuu~” Yuto tried to wake Ryuunosuke up. He touched Ryuunosuke’s shoulder to shake his body a bit.
Yuto is very amused by his roommates’ behavior. Ryuunosuke has a habit to sleep anywhere he pleases. Sometimes he slept on Yuto’s bed too, and sometimes he slept at his table or on the floor. He’s the ‘follow-my-pace’ type, without any doubt. Yuto is the one who always wake him up to sleep properly on his own bed. Although Hikaru is the oldest, actually he’s the most spoilt one. He likes to gain attention from the other two with his jokes or whines. But sometimes he also likes to act like the most reliable one by giving advices to them. Furthermore he’s the one who always make sure they have a bonding time together. Meanwhile Yuto is..emm, he’s the good boy type. He’s the serious one, reliable and responsible. Well, at least he didn’t give much headache to his roommates. Despite of their differences in personalities, they get very well with each other. Deep in his heart, Yuto is grateful to has them as his roommates.
With just the first try, Yuto managed to get Ryuunosuke awake. Yuto turned to Hikaru with a small smile. Hikaru heaved a sigh of relief.
“As expected, only Yuto can wake Ryuu up.” Hikaru said with both of his hands at his waist. Then he slowly shook his head.
“Etto, what did you say Yuto?” Ryuunosuke who is now seating and still sleepy asked Yuto.
“Ryuu, wash your face. Let’s go to eat now. I’m so hungry. This is your entire fault you know.” That is Hikaru who replied to Ryuunosuke. Yuto is already lying on his bed.
“Eh, me? What?” Ryuunosuke is still blurred with what exactly happening right now.
“Hai.. Don’t bother about it. Now quickly go wash your face. We’re going to lunch after this. Clear?” Hikaru pulled up Ryuunosuke’s hand and then pushed him to the toilet.
“Okayy..” Ryuunosuke just followed Hikaru’s command. Plus, he’s beginning to feel hungry too now.
***
“You’re so sly!”
“Haha.. I’m not. I bet you’re jealous right?!”
Yuto is now wide awake by the loud voices coming from outside of his room. Maybe his roommates are already coming back from lunch. Then he heard they laughed uproariously.The door is opened, and Ryuunosuke entered the room first followed by Hikaru.
“Baka~ I’m not jealous. I just pity the girl.” Ryuunosuke said to Hikaru. It seems that they are talking over something that happened during their lunch earlier.
“Come on Ryuu.. She’s the one who’s willingly paying for me. Ah, maybe next time I’ll teach you my secrets on how to tackle a girl in a minute. Deal?” Hikaru said and gave him a sheepish smile.
Ryuunosuke just rolled his eyes. “Thanks, but no thanks.” He said and went straight to his desk. He switched on his laptop on the desk and proceeds to take off his shirt. “It’s hot na..~” He murmured.
When he went back to his desk, he noticed a piece of paper situated beside his laptop. “A~re.. What is this?” He took and read it.
“Photography contest?”
“Ah, my friend gave me the pamphlet earlier. I put that on your table just in case you’re interested to join. You likes to take photos right.” Suddenly Yuto spoke up when he heard Ryuunosuke said that.
Ryuunosuke turned to Yuto who is now sitting on his bed. “Umm, is this still open?”
“I think it’s still open for participation. Why don’t you try? The prizes are also very interesting.” Yuto replied.
“Yeah, first prize is 50 000 yen with an honor to display the picture at the university gallery. Uwaahh..!” Ryuunosuke read the pamphlet out loud.
“Eh, 50 000 yen? What did you two discuss about?” Hikaru butt in. He is just coming out from the bathroom.
“Hikaru-kun, what do you think if I participate in this contest?” Ryuunosuke handed the pamphlet to Hikaru.
“Ryuu, this is a chance! Grab it dude! It won’t hurt if you try.” Hikaru exclaimed as always. He usually got over excited for something like that.
“I think so too. Plus, my friend said there’s still no participant up to this point. So, maybe the less the rival, the better chance you’ll get.” Yuto gave his support to Ryuunosuke.
“Really? Yosh, I decided to submit my photos.” Ryuunosuke said.
“Good luck Ryuu! Don’t forget to treat us to sushi if you win the first prize, okay!” Hikaru chirped followed by the other’s laughter.
“Whoa~ so fast..” Ryuunosuke gasped.
a/n: Maybe I will be come back after I finish catching up with all the latest Mikki's movie and dramas that I haven't watch. ^_^ Kirishima, Kogure Shashinkan, Kazoku Game~ Yay! Mikki has been busy throughout the year <3
“Onii-chan, you will come to my birthday party right?” Satoshi is talking with his brother on the phone.
“Of course, I will. Don’t worry, I never forget it.” Hikaru replied on the other side.
“Because you’re always busy with your study. I thought you can’t make it this year.”
“Hey, since when did I miss to be there on your special day?”
“Hai..hai.. Okaasan wants to make a big party this time. Maybe you can invite your friends too.”
“Really? Mou~ you spoilt kid..okay, I’ll come with my friends.” Hikaru complained. He tried to sound like he is irritated.
“Ehh, I’m not. You’re the spoilt one. Ahahah..okay, got to go now. I have tuition class after this. Jaa ne~”
“Study well okay. Bye, spoilt kid.” Hikaru ended the phone call. He is alone in his room. Ryuunosuke and Yuto had gone out even though it is weekend. Both of them said they have some works to do.
Hikaru is boring as hell right now and he is very sure Yabu will prefer to sleep rather than hanging out with him. While the girls, yes, all of his so-called ‘girlfriends’, he simply doesn’t find the mood to have fun with them today. In his mailbox, there are few mails coming from girls who wanted to ask him out for a date but he just ignored the mails.
Hikaru took out the guitar that he bought for Satoshi from under his bed. He learned to play the guitar from Yabu some time ago. So, he tried to strum the guitar for random songs that he knew. Slowly, he enjoyed it more than he expected since it has been a while he didn’t play it.
As hikaru is playing the guitar, the door is opened by someone. “Tadaima..ohh Hikaru-kun, I thought you’re going out.” That is Ryuunosuke. He carried a few wide cardboards in his hands for his assignment.
“Ohh okaeri Ryuu. Nope, I don’t have the mood to go out today. It’s too hot.” Hikaru answered as he strummed the guitar for another song.
“Yeah, today’s too hot. That’s why I go back straight to room after I got all of these.” Ryuunosuke said as he put the cardboards that he had carried beside his desk. There is a large box that contained all of the materials for his architecture project.
“I see. You’re going to add the some more mess in our room ne..”Hikaru said with a straight face.
“Ah, sorry. I just need to keep them here for this weekend. After this I will bring them to the studio.” Ryuunosuke said as he thrown himself on the bed.
“Hai..Wakatta. It’s good that our room space is large ne..” Hikaru said. Since they got a room for three persons, their room is special and larger than the normal room for two persons. Hikaru’s bed is the only one on the lower part of the room which is closer to the door and bathroom, while Ryuunosuke’s bed is positioned next to Yuto’s bed on the upper part of the room.
Ryuunosuke is lying on his bed to relax himself as they just keep on silent after that. Only the sound of the guitar that is played by Hikaru could be heard. A few minutes later, Hikaru played a song that sounds familiar to Ryuunosuke.
“Ahh~! I know this song! My friend reaalllly like it.” Suddenly he exclaimed as he turned to Hikaru.
“Whoa~ easy Ryuu, you surprised me! Your friend must be a girl, right?” Hikaru said, shocked by Ryuunosuke’s shout just now.
“Ahahah.. Sorry, sorry.. Yes, you’re right. She even made me listen to this song. I don’t understand why.” He tilted his head.
“This is a romantic song. Maybe she wants you to dedicate it to her. It’s ‘Hero’ by Enrique Iglesias.” Hikaru said with a playful grin on his face.
“Hehh, really? But she is just a close friend.” Ryuunosuke is sitting on Hikaru’s bed now.
“Ryuu.. Let me tell you this. If a girl persistently made you listen to this kind of song, that means she got a crush on you. Maybe she’s too afraid to tell that she likes you.” Hikaru said with a tone like an expert.
There's a silent moment between the two before Ryuunosuke just laughed off his advice. “Ahahah.. You’re watching too many love story.”
“Gehh.. How dare you, Ryuu. I’m your master you know.” Hikaru said as he put down the guitar and pulled Ryuunosuke’s neck between his arms ready to wrestle him down.
“Ahhhh~!Okay..okay.. I’m sorry, I have a question for you, master.” Ryuunosuke tried to escape before Hikaru can continue his silly act.
“Hai! Douzo~” Hikaru said, grinning when he heard Ryuunosuke called him master. He let go of him immediately.
“Anoo.. What does it mean when we cannot forget that one particular person after meeting with her?” Ryuunosuke asked while massaging his nape. He is feeling a bit embarrassed to ask that question. Actually he still cannot forget the encounter with Umika two days ago. Sometimes it felt not right to him, he is not sure why does she always comes to his mind. It’s not that he had known her for a long time.
“Yosh! I know how it feels like. Whatever you do, you can’t help but to think about her, right?” Hikaru asked with so much feeling. Ryuunosuke nodded.
“When you close your eyes, you still can see her image so gracefully in front of you, right?” Hikaru asked another one. Ryuunosuke nodded again.
“Somehow you are longing to see her again, right?” now Hikaru is looking straight at the younger one with a tense expression on his face.
“Yes, that’s all what I feel!” suddenly Ryuunosuke said out loud. He couldn’t agree more, the entire situation that Hikaru had said is true. He’s feeling them but he doesn’t sure what it means.
“Ryuu.. That’s what we called… love.” Hikaru said as he gripped Ryuunosuke’s shoulder firmly.
“Ehhhhh~!” Ryuunosuke seems surprised. He is speechless now.
“I know you still can’t believe it right now. But I’m sure you’ll realize it one day. Oh, my Ryuu had fallen in love. So tell me who this girl that had captured your heart, huh?” Hikaru continued as he patted Ryuunosuke’s back like a proud mother.
“Yametteyo~ I… I don’t know about her so much. I just got her name and course. Maybe it’s too early to say that I’m in love.” Ryuunosuke restlessly tried to push Hikaru’s hand. He doesn’t want to reveal that she is Yuto’s friend because he’s sure Hikaru will open his big mouth to tell Yuto about it.
“You don’t understand it, Ryuu.. Perhaps it’s love at first sight.” Hikaru said as he took back the guitar. Now, he is playing it while singing a random song about love at first sight.
Meanwhile Ryuunosuke just sighed as he lay down on Hikaru’s bed. The older one continues to sing with full emotion to match the mood. After he finished the song, he found out Ryuunosuke had slept beside him.
“Tsk.. I thought you’re listening to my singing. Oi, go back sleep on your bed.” Hikaru complained. However, Ryuunosuke just turned his body to the other side ignoring Hikaru who is waking him up.
***
“44 cm.” Suzuka murmured as she jotted down Yuto’s shoulder width in her notebook. She is now taking the measurement of Yuto’s body for her project.
“Yosh, now I’m taking your arm length.” Suzuka continued her job.
“51 cm ne..” She went back to her notebook and jotted it down. Man‘s body is surely different than woman. Suzuka never tried to take any man’s body measurements before this. That’s why it’s a bit awkward at first, but she tried to be professional anyway.
“Next, your leg length. Please stand still.”
Yuto just nodded and silently followed her order.
“83 cm. Nakajima-kun sugoii ne..” Suzuka said admiringly. Then she jotted it down in her notebook.
“Hai! Finished.. Thanks Nakajima-kun, for your cooperation.” Suzuka bowed down.
“Finish already? Ah, it’s nothing big. Same as here, yoroshiku ne.” Yuto bowed down to her as well.
“Nakajima-kun is so tall. Sugoii, like a model!” Suzuka cheerfully praised him.
“Ah, thanks but it’s because I’m a guy I guessed.” Yuto massaged his nape trying to hide his embarrassment. He’s not used to being praised face-to-face like that. So, he didn’t know how to react to it.
“Soukana~ emm, how about your parents? I think you must be inherited that trait from your parents. You’re so lucky!” Suzuka innocently asked Yuto about his parents. Umika never told her about Yuto’s family.
“Lucky?” Yuto unconsciously repeated the last word that Suzuka said. However, it is barely audible to her because Umika suddenly came into the discussion room taking her attention. She is coming back from the photocopy machine to settle her works just now. Apparently, Umika is having a problem and she called Suzuka to help her for a while. Suzuka excused herself and followed Umika outside of the room.
Meanwhile, Yuto threw an empty stare towards the wall of the room. Suddenly he felt like the room is becoming smaller as if the walls are started to move inward. He also couldn’t hear anything as if the surrounding has been automatically switched to mute mode.
‘Lucky’. It is kind of like a déjà vu for him to hear someone saying it to him again. 13 years ago, in his classroom after the open class when all the parents came to watch their kids learning in the class. Like watching a big screen in a cinema, Yuto could see himself surrounded by his friends at that time.
“Your parents came together. You must be happy. You’re so lucky!”
“Yuto’s papa is cool and Yuto’s mama is beautiful. You’re lucky!”
“Yuto is indeed lucky! Papa and Mama came to support you.”
That was what he could hear from his friends at that time. They were given a task to write an essay with a title ‘I’m lucky’ and read it during the open class. Yuto had written how he was lucky to have a happy family. He has a cool dad and beautiful mom. He also has a big brother who cares a lot about him. Then, he said he was lucky because his parents bought him many toys. His parents also love him so much….
Yuto closed his eyes with a hope that the memory will fade and go far far away from him. Ugh, he hated himself now for recalling that moment again. He felt like a fool who had been easily deceived. Sitting on a chair, he face-palmed.
13 years ago, before his parents divorced, he thought he was the luckiest kid in the world. Everything he wrote in the essay was his true feeling. He was really glad receiving compliments from his friends. However, he was wrong. That part of his life was just like a sweet dream to him. Not long after that, he’s not the luckiest kid anymore.
“Yuto-kun, daijoubu?” Suddenly a familiar voice brings him back to reality. Yuto dropped his hands and opened his eyes to see Umika in front of him.
“Hai, daijoubu. Sorry, I got to go now.” Yuto said as he rose from the chair to excused himself. He needed to go now before the girls ask him more questions. He didn’t want to make them worry about him.
“Are you sure? You looked pale.” Now, suzuka asked him.
“It’s okay. Don’t worry, I think I need to sleep. Last night, I cannot sleep so well. Ha..ha..” Yuto tried to make an excuse with an awkward laugh at the end.
“Ah, souka.Then, you should go back to your room now. Before that, take this pamphlet with you. If you have friends who are interested in photography, make sure they know about this okay.” Suzuka handed him a piece of paper that she grabbed from Umika’s hand.
“Chotto~ Suzu-chan..ano, Yuto-kun you don’t need to bother.” Umika who is taken aback by Suzuka’s action quickly responded. She waved her hands in denying to Yuto who is just staring at the two girls’ small quarrel.
“What? It’s okay. You know, lately she’s been worried because there’s still no participant in this competition organized by her club. So, at least please spread the news. Onegaishimas!” Suzuka said with full determination. She stepped in front of Umika and facing Yuto while clasping her hands together.
Yuto nodded his head saying “Okay, I will try to help. Then, see you again.” And off he went.
Umika didn’t get a chance to say any word. Yuto already exited the room. She sighed deeply and sat down on a chair.
“See, don’t make that face again. It’s not a big deal anyway to ask for Nakajima-kun’s help. He’s your friend after all.” Suzuka patted Umika in the back. Then, she continues to clean up all her things on the table. They are going to take their lunch after this.
Suzuka is right, Yuto is not a stranger to Umika but that’s not the main reason why she is reluctant to ask for his help earlier. She could sense something is wrong with Yuto just now. The look in his eyes somehow is very sad. Also, his face is pale. Whether he is feeling sick or something bad is bothering his mind, she cannot sure which one. But he looked normal as usual that morning when they met up in the discussion room. Now she is wondering what actually happened to him.
***
Yuto is in front of his room now. He inhaled deeply before opening the door. It seems that both of his roommates are in the room. After closing the door, Hikaru greeted him from his bed where Ryuunosuke is sound asleep.
“Yuto, okaeri! Thank God, you are coming back now. I’m hungry, let’s go to eat ne!” Hikaru said while patting his stomach.
“Tadaima..ano, I’m not hungry yet. Sorry, but I don’t feel like going out again. What about Ryuu?” Yuto replied. He really has no appetite to eat right now.
“Mou, can you try to wake him up? He’s been sleeping on my bed, yet he ignored me when I tried to wake him up. Gehhh, this kid..” Hikaru complained to Yuto.
“Ehh, he’s too tired I guessed. Ryuu..wake up. Hikaru-kun wants to go eat with you. Ryuu~” Yuto tried to wake Ryuunosuke up. He touched Ryuunosuke’s shoulder to shake his body a bit.
Yuto is very amused by his roommates’ behavior. Ryuunosuke has a habit to sleep anywhere he pleases. Sometimes he slept on Yuto’s bed too, and sometimes he slept at his table or on the floor. He’s the ‘follow-my-pace’ type, without any doubt. Yuto is the one who always wake him up to sleep properly on his own bed. Although Hikaru is the oldest, actually he’s the most spoilt one. He likes to gain attention from the other two with his jokes or whines. But sometimes he also likes to act like the most reliable one by giving advices to them. Furthermore he’s the one who always make sure they have a bonding time together. Meanwhile Yuto is..emm, he’s the good boy type. He’s the serious one, reliable and responsible. Well, at least he didn’t give much headache to his roommates. Despite of their differences in personalities, they get very well with each other. Deep in his heart, Yuto is grateful to has them as his roommates.
With just the first try, Yuto managed to get Ryuunosuke awake. Yuto turned to Hikaru with a small smile. Hikaru heaved a sigh of relief.
“As expected, only Yuto can wake Ryuu up.” Hikaru said with both of his hands at his waist. Then he slowly shook his head.
“Etto, what did you say Yuto?” Ryuunosuke who is now seating and still sleepy asked Yuto.
“Ryuu, wash your face. Let’s go to eat now. I’m so hungry. This is your entire fault you know.” That is Hikaru who replied to Ryuunosuke. Yuto is already lying on his bed.
“Eh, me? What?” Ryuunosuke is still blurred with what exactly happening right now.
“Hai.. Don’t bother about it. Now quickly go wash your face. We’re going to lunch after this. Clear?” Hikaru pulled up Ryuunosuke’s hand and then pushed him to the toilet.
“Okayy..” Ryuunosuke just followed Hikaru’s command. Plus, he’s beginning to feel hungry too now.
***
“You’re so sly!”
“Haha.. I’m not. I bet you’re jealous right?!”
Yuto is now wide awake by the loud voices coming from outside of his room. Maybe his roommates are already coming back from lunch. Then he heard they laughed uproariously.The door is opened, and Ryuunosuke entered the room first followed by Hikaru.
“Baka~ I’m not jealous. I just pity the girl.” Ryuunosuke said to Hikaru. It seems that they are talking over something that happened during their lunch earlier.
“Come on Ryuu.. She’s the one who’s willingly paying for me. Ah, maybe next time I’ll teach you my secrets on how to tackle a girl in a minute. Deal?” Hikaru said and gave him a sheepish smile.
Ryuunosuke just rolled his eyes. “Thanks, but no thanks.” He said and went straight to his desk. He switched on his laptop on the desk and proceeds to take off his shirt. “It’s hot na..~” He murmured.
When he went back to his desk, he noticed a piece of paper situated beside his laptop. “A~re.. What is this?” He took and read it.
“Photography contest?”
“Ah, my friend gave me the pamphlet earlier. I put that on your table just in case you’re interested to join. You likes to take photos right.” Suddenly Yuto spoke up when he heard Ryuunosuke said that.
Ryuunosuke turned to Yuto who is now sitting on his bed. “Umm, is this still open?”
“I think it’s still open for participation. Why don’t you try? The prizes are also very interesting.” Yuto replied.
“Yeah, first prize is 50 000 yen with an honor to display the picture at the university gallery. Uwaahh..!” Ryuunosuke read the pamphlet out loud.
“Eh, 50 000 yen? What did you two discuss about?” Hikaru butt in. He is just coming out from the bathroom.
“Hikaru-kun, what do you think if I participate in this contest?” Ryuunosuke handed the pamphlet to Hikaru.
“Ryuu, this is a chance! Grab it dude! It won’t hurt if you try.” Hikaru exclaimed as always. He usually got over excited for something like that.
“I think so too. Plus, my friend said there’s still no participant up to this point. So, maybe the less the rival, the better chance you’ll get.” Yuto gave his support to Ryuunosuke.
“Really? Yosh, I decided to submit my photos.” Ryuunosuke said.
“Good luck Ryuu! Don’t forget to treat us to sushi if you win the first prize, okay!” Hikaru chirped followed by the other’s laughter.
“Whoa~ so fast..” Ryuunosuke gasped.
a/n: Maybe I will be come back after I finish catching up with all the latest Mikki's movie and dramas that I haven't watch. ^_^ Kirishima, Kogure Shashinkan, Kazoku Game~ Yay! Mikki has been busy throughout the year <3