Kalma

Latte Night Chats and Strawberries

They then walked to the Cafe, which is surprisingly close enough so they can just walk through the neighborhood.
"Well, this is actually very convenient in your situation Kentarou-kun. We actually need another cook to cover my shift. So if you work here you can get the same shift as me!"
She mentioned this, and feels very strange as her heart starts beating for the first time like a maiden.
"Oh yeah? Then please take care of me, again hahahaha," He replied. They came to the cafe and Akira immediately changed into her part time attire and began her shift today. She then introduced her to the manager, a lady called Tomoko-san. "Wow! You actually came here with your boyfriend, what a coincidence i thought...."
She cut her words and said,"No, he's not my boyfriend. He actually just moved in here and transfer to my school today."
"OHH, you guys living together now?? Congratulations Akira-chan!"
Another misunderstanding appeared from the manager, as she actually frequently known as a bit of empty headed.
They just ignored it and smiled at each other. A smile that only appeared as a friend that gives a smile to a friend. Time passed quickly and after enjoying his Caffe Latte and watching some sports highlights in YouTube, Kentarou called it a day. He actually waited until Akira finished her shift and plans to walk back home with her, just to accompany her in the misty night.
"Well then, let's go home, and actually what did you wanna talk about in the afternoon? You said there is something important you want to mention."
"I think its better to chat at Line, i felt very embarassed now to mention it."

They enjoy the evening together, and after having dinner at each other houses, Akira catch a notification from Kentarou, when the clock struck 9.35 pm.

"Hey Akira, do you know the girl in our class with the long black hair?"
"Well almost all the girls like that Kentarou-kun! Please be more specific!"
"The ones that seemed very cold but apparently pretty?"
"Ohhh yeah i knew her"
"Do you want me to introduce her to you? Wait on second thought, i think it is impossible"
"Why is that?"
"Cause she is very shy towards boys, and she, apparently from what i know already turned down half of the boys in our batch alone."
"Very hard mountain to climb there"
"Yeah"
"But still i think she is very interesting, albeit i just met her today. Let's give it a week to find out something."
"Yeah, that would be best"
"Hey you like sports right? You know that today Ronaldo already had medical at..."

And their chat went longer than expected. They chatted until 1am in the morning, covering topics about soccer, volleyball and even olympics. How she loved the women volleyball's action throughout the competition. Also nearing at the end they shared some memes that related to their topics. They shared a laugh together.

Day went to night. Night also went to day. As also day that went to a week. Akira and Kentarou became best buddies since their houses were near to each other and they apparently worked in the same place at the same shift! Although they kept it a secret from the others, knowing that Kentarou is also a bit shy himself. Akira knew this and respected his privacy.

At lunch, accompanied by the secretary of the student council Jun-kun, they had a beef burger and chocolate milk, with Akira the difference at strawberry milk.
"Well, its been a week Kenta-kun! How is this school for you? Found any girls you coup up yet?" Jun was known as the playboy at the school and one of Akira's closest friend. Akira know how to bridge guys and girls together with her appearance and personality, much different than the silent queen herself.

"Yeah, not too many to mention i guess Takemoto-kun."
"What? I should introduce you to some chicks then, hey guys let's have a mixer tomorrow.."
Kentarou stopped Jun's announcement to his gang and said, "nah Takemoto-kun, i am still busy at house so i can't join the guys, sorry"

Akira hearing this while drinking her strawberry milk felt much sweeter and lovelier. The milk felt very positive and different than other days.