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Today was a pretty sunny morning in Japan. The bird's were chirping, people were out walking their dogs. Meanwhile a zombie like futarou was moping along his path to school. Already running late, and praying to make it before the first bell rings. ("Sigh"). "I'm exhausted and finals are right around the corner", he thought to himself. "I need a break!". At that moment though, he remembered the promises that he made to everyone...and himself. "But I can't give up now". "I guess I've gotta keep it up a bit longer", he internally sighed. Meanwhile while he was lost in thought. He failed to notice the familiar face that was approaching him from behind. "Good morning futarou!", The voice said wrapping her arms around him. "Hmph, what the heck do you want", he said shooing her away.
"Awwww, is that anyway to treat your big sis ichika", the girl said. "Whatever, you aren't walking with the rest of the gang today", he asked. "Uhhh no, they already left without me. "You know you really need to get it together, your almost an adult", futarou griped. "Heh, says the guy who's running late himself". "Yeah, I guess you got me there", he shrugged. "Speaking of running late, what's your reason", ichika asked curiously. He then let out a loud sigh. "I'm just tired okay". "Now we need to get a move on or we're gonna be late", he barked. "Yeah, yeah, I hear you".
As they made the trek to school together, ichika couldn't help but see how broke down her secret love interest looked...how tired. She then began to feel pretty down on herself; as she and her sisters were part of the reason he looked like this. "What could she do to make him feel better", she wondered. She wouldn't have to ponder for long though, as when they neared the school a devious idea hit her. "Hey futarou kun, you wanna have some fun with me", she asked. "What kind of fun", he replied feeling a bit caught off guard. "Oh nothing much, I just figured maybe we could hit the mall or something". "You know, just the two of us", she winked. Futarou then gave the girl an annoyed look. "Maybe I'd take you up on that if it were a weekend, but today's a school day". "And as you can see, we're both running pretty late", he explained.
"Hmmmm, yeah about that". "I was just thinking we could pull a mental health day and skip", the girl smiled. The straight-laced boy then stopped and looked at the girl. "Skip". "Yes, skip", she repeated. "There are test coming up and your asking me to just say screw school and go waste time with you". "That's about the size of it", she said with cat lips. "Absolutely not", futarou said shooting her down. "Awwww come on, would you stop being such a stick in the mud", she cried. "I'm not being anything, in fact the only thing your being is immature", futarou scolded. "Now come on, let's get to class". At this moment ichika saw her chance slipping away from her. So she knew she had to act quick.
So she ran in front of her crush and blocked the gates to their school. "What are you doing", he sighed. "Hear me out futarou, your tired right?". "Yes". "Your overworked... right". "Yes ichika". "Then just once, loosen up and let me show you a good time". He then walked up to the girl and put a hand on her shoulder. "Ichika, just move", he frowned. Instead of doing as she was told though, the mischievous quint walked past the boy. And snatched his book sack right off his back. "Wha... ichika...what the HELL!!", he yelled out. "Ya gotta catch me if you want it back", the girl said sticking her tongue out at him. "Ugh, this brat", he said reluctantly giving chase. "My stuff's in there!!", He yelled. But the girl definitely wasn't showing any signs of stopping. So he did just as she wanted and kept after her.
"When I catch you, I'll drag you to class", he yelled. "Heh, keep talking loser... your never getting your stuff back", she teased. The two then wandered further and further away from there school, all the while time was steadily ticking. Eventually, after being led far away from campus; futarou started to catch up to her. "Huff, puff, ichika". "Enough...is... enough", he huffed grabbing her hand. "Heh, uh-oh...you got me", she smiled. "That's right, now give my stuff back and come on". "We can still make it if...". But before he could say anything else ichika pulled out her phone. "Hey, would you look at this... it's almost 8:30". "We are super late", she smiled. "Ugh, you brat...now we're gonna have to fill out tardy slips". "Or, and hear me out now". "You could stop being a baby and let's go hang out somewhere", she suggested.
As futarou heard this, he let out a sigh and gave her a concerned look. "Why do you wanna skip school today so bad ichika". "Did something happen", he asked. The beautiful actress then dropped her head and gazed at the ground. "Nothing bad...I just". "You just what", he demanded. "I feel bad", the girl said rubbing the back of her neck. "Bad, about what". "Ever since you started tutoring us we've been a handful". "And when I saw how tired you were this morning, it made me feel a little responsible", she confessed. "I just wanted to show you a good time; and give you a break". Upon hearing this futarou was caught off guard, but he did see why she would think that. After all, he had been pulling over time with everyone for a while now. But he usually wasn't one to complain about working hard.
"It's not a big deal, i can handle myself", he blushed. "I know that, but just for one day...I wanted to hang out with you", she said giving him some sweet puppy dog eyes. He then threw his hands into the air, and shot the girl an annoyed expression. "Grrr, damnit ichika...okay". "But only this one time", he said holding his index finger up. "Heck yeah, you won't regret it", the actress cheered. "Hey now, but I have one condition". "Yeah, what is it", she smiled. "You can't tell anyone about this, and I mean anyone". "Not even your sisters". "It would set a bad example", he explained. "Don't worry I understand...now let's go paint the town red!!".
Ichika then took the lead and led futarou to the fun part of town. "Soooo what do you wanna do first fu-kun", she giggled. "I don't care this is your gig remember". "And honestly I'm starting to regret it". "Oh don't be such a downer, we're gonna have a blast". "Not looking like that from where I'm at", he commented. "Heh, look we're here". "The arcade?". "Yeah, told you to trust me", she laughed. The two then entered the building and walked to the play area. "Wow, there's no one here", ichika noticed. "Probably because there all at school", futarou replied. "Well you know what that means don't you". "That we're delinquents". "No silly...no lines", she cheered.
The girl then went and bought some tokens so there skip day could officially begin. "Alright, ready to play futarou". "I guess", he said in a nervous tone. The two then walked around looking for their first game. "See anything you wanna try", she asked. "Not really". "Well I do", she smiled. "Check out that racing game over there". The game she saw was pretty neat looking with a seat and steering wheel to add to the realism. The happy quint then went and took a seat and took hold of the wheel. "Futarou take a pic of me", she said handing him her phone. "Sure", he said reluctantly snapping the pic. He then watched as she had a pretty fun time being in last place and crashing into all of the other cars.
"Well, that was fun", she smiled after crossing the finish line in last place. "Are you kidding me you lost, move", futarou said taking her place on the game. "Oh is someone finally starting to loosen up a bit". "No, I just can't stand watching you suck like that", he scoffed. "Well excuse me, let's see you do better", she pouted. She then happily watched while futarou enjoyed the game. Unfortunately for him, he didn't do any better than she. While he didn't hit many walls or crash; his slow and steady pace of driving kept him in last place. "Hmmmm, what was that about me sucking", she giggled. "Oh shut up, at least I didn't spend the whole time wrecking". "What'evs, what do you wanna play next", she asked. "I don't know, that's really up to you", he replied.
"Awwww come on, I told you that this is for you to have fun". At this point an annoyed futarou chose to just go with it. So he took a quick look around; and searched for their next game "Huff, how about air hockey", he softly pointed out. "Now that's the spirit...let's play!!". The two then went over to the machine and dropped a couple of tokens in. "Ready to get your but kicked", ichika said picking up a mallet. "No, but I'm ready to school a spoiled rich girl", he smiled. The two then began their game, both desperately trying to hit the puck into each other's goal. Futarou definitely had the advantage being the smarter and more focused one; but ichika was doing her best to put a win under her belt. "Is this the best you got fu-kun", she said trying to psych him out. "Heh, sorry but talks not gonna save you", he said shooting the puck straight past her defenses; and into the goal.
"Ugh, you got me", she cried out. "But im not losing today". She then grabbed the puck and made a straight shot to his goal. "Oh no ya don't". The boy then tried his best to block her advance, but it was for nothing. As ichika scored a point on her dear tutor. "Hey, nice one...you actually got me", he smiled. "I told you not to underestimate me!". Once their game was tied; the two sat there teeming with excitement. And the scene around the table turned into something from one of those sports anime. Both parties going all out to destroy the other. The game was so tense that if it were a normal day; their table would've been surrounded by amazed onlookers. But the unfortunate thing for one of these two, was that this game had to end. A winner had to be crowned. "Next shot wins the game fu-kun... don't mess up", she teased. "Funny I was about to say the same thing to you". The boy then lined his shot up, and hit it as hard as he could.
"Not on my watch!!", Ichika blocked. She then reversed his shot and sent it right back at him. As futarou tried to block though, a bright ray of light hit his eyes. "Ugh, what the hell", he cried. But before he could figure out what this was, ichikas puck went into his goal; and the game ended. The score was 6 to 7, winner...ichika. "Wha...what happened!", He yelled out. "Hmmmm, I'm not sure", a giggling ichika said waving her phone around. "H-hey, wait a minute...you snapped a picture of me with your flash on didn't you". Ichika then tried her best to hold back a flood of laughter. "Kuh, I don't know...did I", she cried doing it again. "You little brat, that's cheating!". "I'm so sorry fu-kun, but I just couldn't let you have this one", she giggled. "Whatever, what do you wanna do now".
"Hmmmm this is our last token, so there's not many things we can play." "Do you wanna just go then", he suggested. "Yeah sure, I've kicked your but enough today", she smiled. The two then walked for the exit. But as they did, something caught ichika's eye. "Hey futarou look". "What is it". "It's a photo booth, let's take a picture", the girl smiled. "What would you wanna do that for". "Oh come on this is a special occasion, it's not everyday I get you to break the rules like this". "This is one we gotta remember", she said grabbing his hand and leading him inside. "I'm not really proud of this you know". "Yeah, yeah, now strike a pose", she said dropping their last token in. A timer then shown across the screen counting down from 5. As it did, ichika grabbed his hand and put on a huge smile.
As the picture was taken; futarou couldn't help but blush as the girl held onto him. After it was over their photo printed itself out and ichika was the first to grab it. "Wow, these are so cute!". "What do you think futarou", she asked. "There okay I guess", he blushed. "Hmph, guys don't know anything about cute photos anyway". "Whatever, where to next". "Hmmmm the malls not far from here, wanna go look around", she asked. "Sure, let's just go". "You know, no matter how you act I think you are having fun". "Not really...I'm just doing this to make you happy". "Sure you are", she said rolling her eyes. The duo then headed to their next destination. As they did, they failed to notice a strange individual following behind them.
"Soooo, any stores you wanna check out", ichika asked as they entered the shopping complex. "No ichika, I don't". "Oh come on, there's gotta be something your into in here". "Hmmmm not really, you know I'm not into shopping", he confessed. "Geez, sometimes it's really hard to believe how boring you are", she laughed. "Oh be quiet!". The two then went silent for a moment; before futarou finally gave a suggestion. "I am feeling a bit hungry...you wanna get something to eat". "There you go, let's do that". "Okay, where do you wanna...". But before he could finish his sentence; something caught the young starlets eye. "Hold that thought, look at that", she said pointing in the direction of a clothes store. "Look at wha...". But once again before he could utter a whole sentence, ichika was gone. Headed in the direction of some fashion store.
"Ugh, i so regret this", futarou growled. He then followed his friend into said store. "Ichika, ichika...where are you!". He called out. "Over here", she answered. He then headed in the direction of her voice; eventually finding her agonizing over two shirts. "Good timing futarou, which one of these should I buy", she said holding them both up. One of the shirts was adorned with beautiful flowers; and the other with black stripes. Both not bad looking by any means. But to someone like futarou uesugi; they didn't even register. "You know I don't care", he snapped. Upon hearing this, a big pout (rivaling even miku's filled her face.) "Well I want your opinion, I can't choose". "And I didn't skip school to watch you shop!", he barked.
The two then stared holes into each other, until ichika came up with something. "Oooh I know, why don't I try both on; and you tell me what you think", she smiled. "No, I'm good", he shot down. "Sorry, but it's not up for discussion", she said leading him to the changing rooms. "Alright now wait out here, I'll only be a second". "Please do, im starving", he griped. The girl then went in and got ready to model the two shirts. The first one she came out with was the one adorned with flowers. "So how about this one", she smiled. "I don't care". "Hmmmm, it is a bit tight", she noticed. "I'll try the other one on". She then went back into the booth; and seconds later, came out with the other one on. "How about the stripes", she asked. At this point futarou was really just ready to go, so he didn't mind telling her what she wanted to hear.
"Yeah, that one looks nice", he smiled. "Wha, you really like it", she asked. "Of course, it works for you". "Heh, I like it too...I think I'll get it", she clapped. "Sounds good, let's go checkout", futarou said pushing her to the cash register. Once the item was payed for; the two exited the store. With futarou hoping to continue their original plans. "Alright, you ready to go eat now", he asked. "Yeah sure, what do you want". "The pizza here's okay I guess". "Sounds good, but your buying", she smiled. "That's fine, but only one slice". "Cheapskate". "Brat!". The two then traded insults as they made their way to the food court.
"Go find a seat, I'll order". "Well don't keep your pretty date waiting to long", she teased. "This isn't that", he denied. Futarou then walked up to the counter; and was surprised to see no one in line. "Hmmmm, this place is usually packed", he thought. "May I take your order", an older woman asked. "Oh yeah, two slices of pepperoni please". "Coming right up". As futarou waited, he thought about the day they had so far. "You know I guess this hasn't been...too bad". "But I definitely won't be doing this again", he sighed. "Ichika seems to be having a good time though, so I guess that's cool". "Here you go sir", the lady said handing him two delicious looking slices. "Thank you".
He then took the food over to where ichika was sitting and placed it on the table. "Here, eat up". "Thanks, looks great". As the two ate, ichika couldn't do anything but smile when thinking back on the day they shared. "This had been the most fun she had ever had with someone besides her sisters". And all these thoughts only made her heart flutter more for her dear futarou. "In fact, maybe it's time to just tell him how I feel", she thought to herself. So she sat her half eaten slice down and prepared herself. But what was about to happen next; was totally unplanned.
"Excuse me you two, can I talk to you for a second", a police officer said walking up to their table. It's safe to say, that when the two saw him they were frozen stiff. Neither of them knowing what to do or say. "Ummmm uhh, yes sir...what's the problem", futarou smiled nervously. "I've been following you two for quite sometime and noticed that your both students, and in uniform". "But the thing I'm wondering is...why aren't you at school right now", he asked sternly. Now out of ideas and not wanting to lie to authorities; futarou just decided to fess up and tell the truth. "Ummmm well sir...you see...". Before he could admit to their sins though; ichika grabbed his hand and took off running. "Come on, let's get outta here!", She yelled.
"He-hey...stop you brats!!", the officer demanded. Meanwhile futarou was in disbelief by the girls actions. "Ichika what the hell are you doing!!!". "I...I don't know!!". "Then stop!", Futarou cried. "Sorry, but if my dad finds out about this.... we're both dead!", She explained. "Guh, good point". The two then continued to run for their lives. They ran all through the shopping complex, and through all sorts of stores trying to throw off the officer. But they eventually realized, that they needed to get clear of the mall in general. "H-hey futarou, the exits near here". "I think we need to make a break for it". "Sounds good, now hurry!", He cried. The two then ran through the exit doors and out onto the streets.
Once there they kept running, at this point not even knowing if the cop was still chasing them or not. Soon though, ichika spotted a nearby alleyway; and knew it would be a good place to hide. "Come on...down here", ichika directed. The two then went and crouched down next to a dumpster. "Huff, puff, you... think we lost him!", Futarou panted. Ichika didn't have a response though, instead her mind was somewhere else. She couldn't stop thinking about all the fun she and futarou had had up til now, and how she was tired of hiding her feelings. So after she took a few more deep breaths; she said screw it and told him a secret.
"Hey fu-kun...can I tell you something", she asked. "What is it ichika". "I...like you", she confessed. "Actually, I think...I love you!". "Whaaaaa...why are you telling me this now of all times!", He cried. "I don't know...but I do want you to have this". "Have wha!". But before he finished his sentence; she wrapped her arms around him and pulled him into a passionate kiss. The school loving boy was really caught off guard by this. He didn't stop it though, instead he let himself accept ichikas sweet lips. Soon after it broke, they looked into each other's eyes for a moment. "Ichika I...". "I think we lost him", she interrupted. "Let's head home... school ended an hour ago". The now happy girl then walked to the end of the alley and stopped. "Come on, you gonna sleep next to a dumpster tonight", she giggled.
Futarou then stood up and let out a loud sigh. "Man...these girls are gonna be the death of me!!". The two then headed home together; all the while not saying a word.
The end.