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AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! I’m so happy!! I officially became friends with Hirose Aiki!!! I, Okuto Nakamura, will forever cherish that moment for the rest of my life! The pictures I took of Hirose were now pinned to my memo board, with other stuff Hirose gave me! (Including the pic of him and me, obviously.)
“I’m so happy right now, Icchan! Isn’t this amazing?” Nakamura practically cheered with his Octobuddy, Icchan, making cheerful gestures that only Nakamura know.
“HEY! CAN’T YOU JUST KEEP IT DOWN YOU NOISY ASSHOLE!?” With the sound of the door slamming, Kana yelled furiously at her older brother for making tons of noise, awaking her from her nap. “Can’t you go one day without making us hear your nonsense at full volume!?” She basically scolded Nakamura with rage. Looks like she's had enough of him.
Kana stomped back to her room, her footsteps echoing loudly in the hallway all the way until she reached her room.
“Geez, harsh much?” I mumbled. Back to thinking about Hirose!! Oh boy, I can’t wait to meet him again tomorrow in class! I want to ask him if he wants to buy something with me in the convenience store. I’ll probably buy a snack or a gift for Hirose again!! (Bro what’s with this guy and buying something for Hirose?? Totally not my fault for making him like this..)
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After the incident, Nakamura went to read a volume of ‘Love Ben’. He wasn’t finished with a page. Apparently, the page he left off was the last page. Which means he finished the volume already. Disappointing. He really wanted more context on what was happening in that chapter.
“Time to buy more in the bookstore I guess." He got ready as he wanted to go out to the bookstore. Hoping that Hirose won’t appear out of nowhere as Nakamura picks up the bl manga later.
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Whew! I finally arrived at the bookstore. It was raining so heavily while I walked on the pathway on the way to the bookstore.
Now I’m drenched. REALLY drenched. The weather forecast said it would be cloudy around this time, not heavy rain!? I didn’t bring an umbrella, isn’t that amazing? Great.. The moment I step inside the bookstore, the rain suddenly stops. I’m starting to think God hates me now. I mean, the day couldn't get any worse, right? I really hope so.
As Nakamura slid into the BL section, there was a surprise waiting for him.
“Hey Nakamura! How are you?” Oh no, he recognizes the voice. That cute, charming voice. That big, round, gleaming eyes with chestnut hair. Oh, the look on Nakamura’s face tells you he is dreading this moment right here and now.
‘Now I feel like maybe God DOES hate me now. This was NOT a coincidence. DEFINITELY.’ (Yeah it was my fault lmao)
“U-Uh.. H-Hey there Hirose..!” Nakamura stumbled, his cheeks flushed red. “Sheesh, you’re really drenched! Oh hey, you were in this same section as the last time I met you here! Say, why do you always go to this section?” Oh no. OH NO. Nakamura is panicking a hell lot right now. He knows Hirose doesn’t judge him for liking these BL Mangas, but he’s just too embarrassed to admit it. He has no courage, nothing!
Nakamura better not get that BOOK again. God that was so humiliating. “Are you here for THAT book again..?” asked Hirose, curious but probably hoping Nakamura isn’t here for that reason.
‘How did we think of the same thing at the same time…?’ (They didn’t think of it at the same time. Hirose thought about it the moment he saw Nakamura lol :3 )
“N-no! No way!! I-I just got that book by a-a-accident!! I’m sorry if I made you disgusted! Incredibly sorry!” In the middle of bowing, he almost tripped while saying that sentence because he wasn’t that aware of his surroundings and was also making a lot of funny poses and small but many gestures. He was also mostly focused on getting Hirose’s forgiveness. (Which was reasonable cause why would you want your crush to look at you with disgust??)
“Ah! I see. Try not to fumble like that next time, Nakamura! Geez, you made me have second thoughts of what you read!” ‘I wish I could stop, but my body just does whatever it wants!’ Hirose chuckled, which made Nakamura’s gut do backflips. It always does that when Nakamura sees Hirose, does it not?
“So then, you’re here for the BL Manga?” Hirose had just asked the million-dollar question! Nakamura literally stood there frozen, trying so hard not to fumble a lot like he does and finding an excuse to save himself from any trouble.
“U-Uhm.. I-I uh.. W-W-Well..” Nakamura stammered repeatedly, fidgeting with his fingers until he gave up. His own actions gave Hirose the answer he needed.
“Hm.” Hirose hummed. “You don’t have to worry about people judging your taste in these types of genres! Like I told you at the aquarium in Yokohama, you should ignore them. Those people are pretty crappy,” Hirose gave that same explanation to Nakamura like they were back at that exact aquarium.
Nakamura went to hug Hirose but tripped on the BL Manga. Looks like he dropped it the moment he saw his crush who lights up his world. Luckily, Hirose caught him on time! Boy, was he embarrassed, but at least he was in the hands of his lover.
“Woah! Close one, eh?” The lover exclaimed. “U-Uhm.. Yeah!” Nakamura sheepishly smiled, followed by a thank you. Hirose chuckles and his hand suddenly lifted up to Nakamura.
“Ah! I gotta go soon! I should probably get the book my sis needs quick!” Panic filled up in Hirose as he tried to find the book he desperately needed. “L-Let me help you! What genre is it?” Nakamura went in search of the book to help Hirose in return for what happened today.
“Found it!” Hirose held it up like he had just won a trophy. “Thanks for the help, Nakamura! Let me pay for yours, too!” He took out his wallet from his pocket and opened it, hoping he had enough cash. “HUH-What!? N-No! It’s okay! I can pay for myself!” Nakamura jumped and shook his head aggressively upon hearing Hirose’s response. But Hirose wouldn’t give up. It was clear he would do it anyways cause of the determination in his eyes.
“Fine.. Thank you, Hirose.” I mumbled, a bit quieter than I was just now. Not because I was annoyed at him, well maybe it was because he won, but because I fumbled yet again today! But at least I had an actual conversation with him today! Just me and him!
Maybe today wasn't that bad at all. Thanks, God. (Uhm, actually! I’m the author, not God, Nakamura! But thank you :p)