Re.Mission - Classroom of the Elite (OCxCoTE)

Volume 2 - Chapter 2 - Feelings

Masumi Kamuro's POV

I checked my phone repeatedly, it was currently nine o clock pm, an hour after Kawakami had said he'd meet us after his practice. Nine was the closing time for Karaoke on the weekdays thus the Sakayanagi's group was preparing to leave.

Hashimoto and Kito were standing by the door, waiting on Sakayanagi and me. I was helping Sakayanagi to her feet until I heard her say,

Sakayanagi: "Has anybody heard from Akira?"

I felt my heart thump. I was glad I wasn't the only one who noticed something was off. Kawakami wasn't the type to promise he'd be somewhere then not show up.

Me: "No, I've checked the group chat and he hasn't said anything since his practice started."

Hashimoto looked back towards us with his hand holding the handle.

Hashimoto: "He probably fell asleep or something. He's a regular now you know. You guys probably wouldn't understand but regular's practices are different, more intense."

He looked at Kito and asked.

Hashimoto: "Right Hayato?"

Kito looked at him and nodded. I didn't want to take sleeping for an answer. After I helped Sakayanagi to her feet, I took my phone off of my pocket and walked outside of the room.

Me: "I'll call him."

I walked fast enough to avoid questions from everyone. After I had an isolated spot near the entrance of the Karaoke parlor, I called Kawakami. I listened to his phone ring and ring but I didn't get a response. I leaned against the wall using it for stability for my shortness of breath.

The thought of something bad happening to Kawakami was something I couldn't handle.

I dialed his number again however I got the same response.

Nothing.

I felt my chest tighten and my breathing became harder. After about five minutes, the rest of the Sakayangi group was outside searching for me. I regrouped with them and informed them that I couldn't get ahold of Kawakami. Sakayanagi held my hand, seemingly aware of how I was feeling at the moment. She called towards Hashimoto and Kito, commanding them.

Sakayanagi: "Masayoshi-kun, Hayato-kun,please check Akira's room on your way home, okay? Message me when its done."

They both nodded and we left the karaoke parlor for the night.

Our walk was silent until the boys had diverged to their dorms. Sakayangi and I waved them goodbye and we walked to the girl's dorms. Once we were alone, she both the silence.

Sakayanagi: "Masumi, I'm sure Akira is alright. Okay?"

I looked toward Sakayangi's face to see a bright radiant smile. I couldn't reciprocate the same. I looked away from her, trying my hardest to control my emotions.

Her smile disappeared and her tone became serious.

Sakayanagi: " You like him, don't you?"