December 15 ~ Thursday ~ Sports Track
Sensei: Kazushiya Shimada
Classmates: Kasai, Kira, Maikeru, Matthew, Okita, Ryoko, Shige, Shuichi, Sumara, Yumi
Track practice ended late. One last meet before the winter break kept the track team out on the field even in the cold. Shuichi complained and huffed over the weather every practice. By the time he left the school, his cheeks were stained pink from the chill.
He lingered in the cubbies, enjoying the heat the school offered. Just as he decided to brave the cold and head home, a large group of students cut in front of him, passing through the door first. Shuichi’s eyes narrowed as he whispered silent curses at their back.
Once outside, the chilly air cooled his skin. As Shuichi pulled his coat more closely around him, his eyes wondered towards the group that had left just seconds before him. They were laughing and talking and enjoying one another’s company. One of the students offered their house to the others and they agreed without hesitating. Altogether, the group turned in one general direction as they headed towards their friend’s house.
Shuichi watched them leave with envy. Every day, he went home to his apartment alone. He did everything independent, and he told himself that he was too good for the company of others. Still, even the television seemed empty after a few hours.
Pushing his glasses further up the bridge of his nose, Shuichi headed in the direction of home.
Classmates: Kasai, Kira, Maikeru, Matthew, Okita, Ryoko, Shige, Shuichi, Sumara, Yumi
Track practice ended late. One last meet before the winter break kept the track team out on the field even in the cold. Shuichi complained and huffed over the weather every practice. By the time he left the school, his cheeks were stained pink from the chill.
He lingered in the cubbies, enjoying the heat the school offered. Just as he decided to brave the cold and head home, a large group of students cut in front of him, passing through the door first. Shuichi’s eyes narrowed as he whispered silent curses at their back.
Once outside, the chilly air cooled his skin. As Shuichi pulled his coat more closely around him, his eyes wondered towards the group that had left just seconds before him. They were laughing and talking and enjoying one another’s company. One of the students offered their house to the others and they agreed without hesitating. Altogether, the group turned in one general direction as they headed towards their friend’s house.
Shuichi watched them leave with envy. Every day, he went home to his apartment alone. He did everything independent, and he told himself that he was too good for the company of others. Still, even the television seemed empty after a few hours.
Pushing his glasses further up the bridge of his nose, Shuichi headed in the direction of home.