Second Composer

Chapter 19

A day has already passed since Aka left and I already miss her.

I know that this isn't the first time, but for some reason I miss Aka more than I usually do. So, to distract myself from loneliness, I focus on the assignment.

Once our group have figured out what our theme was, we assigned jobs to each member. I have obvious been assigned to compose the song. Ichinose-san is the one to write the lyrics. Syo is in charge of the dance choreography and Ren is in charge of costumes.

Now, it is dark outside, and I am in my room, trying to compose. But no matter what I think of, I can't seem get a single note to come to me. I look at the music sheet that I wrote on before sighing.

"I really want to use it, but it might not be the vision they wanted." I said to myself.

Giving up for the night, I put away the things on my desk and get ready for bed. As I finish changing, I go back to my desk and grab the sleeping pill. I really hate having to take them, but I will not function at all if I have sleep deprivation. With no choice, I take the pills and go to bed.

Like a blink of an eye, it is morning and I can still feel the effects of the sleeping pills. I was tempted to just skip and sleep some more, but then I remember that I have another meeting with the boys. I groan in complain as I get out of my warm, comfortable bed to get ready for the day. I shiver when the cold air hits my body.

After putting on my school uniform and brushing my hair half-heartedly, I quickly check my bag to make sure I have everything and leave my room. I didn't even bother tying my hair up. That is how tired I am right now. I make my way to the cafeteria to quickly grab a cup of coffee and go to the library to work on the song some more. I let out a big yawn as I wait for my coffee. I nearly jump out of my skin as I put in some creamer and sugar in the coffee by a loud voice calling my name.

"Teresa!"

I turn around and see Otoya bouncing his way to me.

"Morning." Otoya said as he stops besides me.

"Morning." I greeted back as I go back to making my coffee.

"I almost missed you." Otoya stated. "I don't think I ever see your hair down."

"I usually don't have my hair down. It gets in the way sometimes." I said.

I stop mixing the coffee and take a tiny sip, blowing it first so it doesn't burn my tongue, to make sure that it is to my taste.

"Then why don't you just cut it off?" Otoya asked.

"I like it long."

"Well, I can't argue with that. It looks really pretty."

I can feel my face heating as I give Otoya a shy smile.

"Thanks." I said as I finish making my coffee.

I appreciate how patience Otoya is as I make my coffee. It is also nice to have a conversation with as Otoya have never run out of things to say, even if the conversation derails from time to time. Once I am satisfied with my coffee, I nod to Otoya so we can sit at our usual table.

"What are you doing up so early?" I said as I take a sip.

"I was just doing some morning exercise." Otoya answered. "I get stiff if I don't do it every day."

"Do you like sports? You seem like the type of person who likes to play sport."

"I do. I like playing most sports. Soccer being my favorite."

I hum in response as I take another sip of my coffee.

"What about you?" Otoya asked.

I see Otoya lean closer, almost laying on the table when he questions me.

"I'm not that much into sports." I said. "Unless you count sports anime."

"Sports anime?"

"Yeah. Just something about them makes me want to play the sport. I guess it's the overdramatic and tense scenes that gets me excited."

"Ooooh." Otoya said, eyes shining with interest. "Do you have any recommendations?"

I didn't think I have this much fun talking about anime with someone other than my sister, but here I am excitedly talking about my favorite anime with someone who is probably casual with anime. I didn't think I talk for that long until I feel my phone ringing in my pocket. I pull out my phone and see that my alarm went off.

"Oh shoot." I said as I turn the alarm off. "Classes are about to start."

I down my now cold coffee in a few gulps and go toss the paper cup away. Otoya follows suit.

"Man, I wanted to hear more about that slime guy. Did he manage to kill all of those wolves or not?" Otoya said in a disappointed voice.

"Well, I can't spoil everything for you. You just have to go and watch it for yourself." I said. "We better get going before we are late."

"Oh, alright. But you should definitely tell me more when we hang out again." Otoya said.

"Deal. See ya later."

I wave Otoya a goodbye before sprinting to my homeroom. Before I can fully turn away from him, I see Otoya wave back before going his way. I was relieved to know that I made to class with about 5 minutes to spare.

"Morning, Teresa." Syo greeted as I sit down in my seat. "You are late today. Usually, you would have been here 10 minutes early."

"I was talking to Otoya in the cafeteria and lost trace of time." I said.

"What did you talk about?" Syo said.

I was about to answer, but Hyuga-sensei walks in before I can have a chance. I was disappointed that I didn't get to tell Syo, but I guess I can tell him later.

Unfortunately, I completely forgot about it as I feel the stress increasing throughout the following days.