99 Paper Cranes

The Search

At the soccer field...

Zen me ban wo yue lai yue ai

Kuai gei wo de sheng gong gai bai

Ai jiu ai ma shang yao jing cai

Bu yao san kai

Wei ni ku, wei ni xiao, wei ni down, wei ni high

Wu di kang, bu shua lai, bu hui gai

Kuai tao tai qing hong huo zao bai

Zhi yao dui ni chong bai

Danson and Kit were singing on top of their lungs when Calvin came. “Hey!” he shouted at the two. The two wasn't able to hear them as their mp3 player was turned to loudest volume. “Hey!” Calvin shouted again. This time, the two stopped dancing and noticed Calvin. “Oh! You're already here?” Kit said. Calvin frowned at them. “Can you turn down that mp3 player, I need to talk to you guys...” he said. Danson and Kit looked at each other, then looked at Calvin. “We can't. It's our favorite song that's playing now!” Kit said. Calvin gave her dagger looks. “OK, OK.” she said. Then Danson turned the mp3 player off.

“What's with the long face, Mr. Chen?” Danson asked. Calvin sighed before he answered Danson's question. “I'm nervous...” he said. “What's there to be nervous about? It's just the first day of the campaign period. You can charm the whole school, believe me.” Kit said. Danson nodded his head in agreement. “It’s not that... well partly yes... I don't know why I'm feeling this way.” he said. “Or is it because the paper crane girl has not left a message for you today?” Kit asked. Danson looked at her, confused about what she was saying. “Paper crane girl?” he asked. Kit looked at him and began to explain everything to him. “It's Calvin's secret admirer. The one who leaves paper cranes and love notes to him.” she said. Danson nodded his head. Kit put her arm around Calvin and looked at him. “Don't tell me you miss the paper crane girl already?”

“Well... yes. It's like this. She's the one who would always encourage me. Whenever I read her notes, it's like all my fears and worries would subside.”

“You don't need that girl. You have me and Danson. We support you 100%.”

“But it's still not the same without her... besides, it's been three days already since I last received a paper crane and note from her.”

Danson and Kit looked at each other again. “Well, I heard Chun's been out for 3 days. Maybe that's the reason why you haven't received anything.” he joked Calvin turned to him and punched him on his arm. “Aww...” he said while rubbing his arm. “Very funny.” he said. Danson just smiled at his friend. “I'm just joking!” he said. Then, Calvin looked at Kit. “Kit, you told me you'll help me find her, right?” Kit nodded her head. “Can you start looking for her?” he asked. Kit nodded her head again. “Sure. Danson will help me. Right, Danson?” she said, looking at her. Danson nodded his head. “Sure, no problem.” he said. Calvin smiled at his two friends. “Thanks a lot, guys!” he said as he put his arms around them.

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Calvin entered their headquarters and found several students inside. These are his fellow candidates and co-party. “Hey, Cal. Good that you're here.” Nicholas, his senior, said to him. Nicholas is running for the presidency post of the student council. “We need to have a meeting before we start the campaign.” he said. Calvin just nodded his head. He watched as Nicholas walked over to another student to check on the banners. He turned around, and at one of the desks, he saw Joy preparing their campaign materials. He smiled then walked over her. “Hey...” he said. Joy looked up at him and smiled. “Hi, Mr. Class Rep.” she said. Calvin gave out a small laugh and shook his head. “I'm not yet a Class Rep.” he said. “But you will be! You're the strongest candidate as Class Representative. I know you'll win.” she said. “Thanks, Joy. By the way, what are you doing here?” he asked. “I'm your party's campaign manager. I'll be helping you out guys throughout the campaign period.” she said.