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It takes a while trying to work on an animation, especially an MV for the band I’m in, Nightcord at 25:00. I’ve been awake for an hour, yet I feel extremely tired being seated in front of my monitor. There isn’t really anything much to do today. I’ve already finished my schoolwork, and I feel way too tired at this moment to do other things.
As I continue to work on my MV, I later hear a buzz coming from my phone, lying on the right side of the desk. At first, I didn’t think it was anything important. But despite that thought, I still choose to reach for my phone to see what it’s about, still being at my desk.
The phone turns on, showing a dim screen. It was back when I was using my phone last night out of boredom because I couldn’t really sleep. No wonder I was exhausted this morning.
Anyways, there seems to be nothing out of the ordinary until something caught my eye.
I pause when I see the notification.
Rui.
It’s a message he sent to me. Now, why would he be texting me at a time like this, when it’s the weekend? Is there something he needs?
I respond after a few seconds of staring at the message Rui sent, reading over it several times, trying to think of the best response.
Rui: hihi wyd
Mizuki: heyhey
Mizuki: just doing something for my band lol wby
Rui: bored
Rui: bc i kinda just have nothing to do
I let out a soft laugh. I’m kind of in the same boat, to be honest.
Mizuki: UGHHH i feel you
Mizuki: i can’t think of how i should do this MV lowk
Rui: im guessing that’s what you were working on for your band
Mizuki: yeahhh ughhh
Mizuki: and im also tired as helllll
Rui: damn
Rui: btw umm
Rui: wanna hang out
Well, that came out of nowhere. I choose to answer with a yes, I don’t want to spend my weekend not staying in my home the entire time, despite how tired I am.
Mizuki: OMG OMG YEAH
Mizuki: i’m tired of staying on the weekends ughhh 😓
Mizuki: and are we doing this today???
Mizuki: also where do we go lol
Rui: yeahh sure today works
Rui: and i was thinking of just going to the mall
The mall? Well, I have been thinking about buying new clothes lately, and with Rui on my side, this’ll be much more fun! So why not give it a go!
Mizuki: ooo and we can eat there as well haha
There’s an awkward silence afterwards. I remember something earlier.
Mizuki: you said you were bored right?
Rui: ye
Mizuki: so like
Mizuki: wanna call???
Mizuki: before like, we go hangout haha
Mizuki: doesn’t have to be long
Rui: ok sure sure
Mizuki: ^^
Rui was the first to make the call just as I was going to hit the call button. I answer the call as soon as I see the call screen on my phone. Then, we start to chat.
I start the conversation first by greeting him, “Hii Rui!”
“Heh, hey Mizuki,”
A tired voice can be heard coming from the other side. I flinch a little from the unexpected change of tone. I haven’t heard anything from him since yesterday, when we parted ways after school. Damn, guess he really was bored today, huh?
“Whoa, didn’t know you were tired as well.” I told him, responding to his change in voice.
Rui quietly laughs at my response to his sudden change in his voice. “Yeah, kinda stayed up all night.”
I laugh back, “Whoa, really? Didn’t know we had something in common, eh?!”
“You overslept as well? Damn.”
“So like, how’s it going?” I ask, even though he has already told me that he’s bored.
Rui sighed a little, “Pretty good,” Rui spoke. “I mean, we are going to hang out… at the mall.”
Huh? I get that Rui is going to hang out with me, but why is he acting like it’s such a big deal? Does he have something to show me?
“S-Sorry, that came off as weird, didn’t it?” he added shortly after, apologizing after realizing what he had said.
I chuckle at his added response, “It’s okay! Might as well start getting ready, am I right?”
“Yeah, guess we gotta start getting prepared, huh?”
“Mhm!” I say with enthusiasm, “We can talk more at the mall!”
“Alright then, see ya.”
He hangs up the phone after saying that. I’m guessing he’s telling me to start getting ready and go to where we planned for the hangout.
Reviewing his texts after the call, I sigh as I fall onto my bed. Maybe he’s just glad that he’s hanging out with me because we’ve only done that in school, especially back in middle school. Most interactions other than that were usually just through texting. I’m curious about what he does outside of school.
After some thinking, I get out of my bed and head to the bathroom to take a nice shower to wash myself. It has only been about an hour since I woke up, so it would make sense to take my morning shower before I go anywhere else.
Turning on the faucet when I enter, the cold, yet relaxing water starts to fall onto my hair like heavy raindrops, going all over my body later. These kinds of showers help me get my mind off things. Despite that, I continue to think about how Rui was acting during that time. I’m starting to get a little suspicious.
I try to distract myself from that thought by washing my hair with shampoo, and then conditioner afterwards. It seemed to work, only focusing on the ongoing drops of water and their sound. Yet, even after finishing that, leaving the shower, I still couldn’t help but think about him. What’s going on with me?
Now that I’ve finished doing that, it’s time to start choosing the outfit for the hangout. It definitely wasn’t easy searching for the perfect outfit. Because instead of going somewhere alone, I’m going to hang out at the mall… with Rui. Therefore, I have to look fabulous when he sees me. Why should I? I have no clue at all.
Gosh, what am I thinking?
After what seemed to feel like an hour, with only about seven minutes passing according to the time, I think I have finally found the perfect fit. It’s just a buttoned white shirt with a light-blue skirt that has suspenders over the shirt.
I start putting the chosen outfit on, then look at the mirror to see how I look afterwards. Looking at my reflection on it, I softly give myself a smile. I think I look nice in this!
Adding a few small accessories, including the red ribbon I usually wear, I get notified of another message from Rui, asking if I was done yet. I respond with an “Almost,” and that I’m just adding a few finishing touches. Rui gives me a thumbs-up as a response, ending that short conversation.
Is it just me, or is Rui starting to sound a little desperate? I get it, it’s nice to always look out for someone. But then, on the other hand, Rui hasn’t done this ever to me.
I take a deep breath. It’s probably not even a big deal to begin with.
After finishing pretty much everything I had to do before going, I texted my mother, who had gone out somewhere. Saying that I’ll be going out somewhere with a friend of mine.
She responded a few seconds later, “Okay! Stay safe, Mizuki!”
I softly smile at her message, then going to another DM, this time being Rui. Since he asked me if I was done yet a while ago, I might as well text him that I’m going now.
Texting him that I’m starting to be on my way, he replied to me with a smile, “:)” later adding, “okayy see yaaa!”
Okay, things are definitely getting weird.
Putting away my phone, I take a deep breath.
I open the door and go outside.