One and Only | Osamu Miya

Chapter 5

The Anticipation of a Double Date

Arishira's POV:

I walked into the auditorium, getting ready for the drama. It was 12:35 PM, giving me a few precious moments to prepare. But out of the dozens of thoughts swirling in my mind, only one kept replaying: the kiss I shared with Osamu. His lips had felt warm and soft, a gentle contrast to the way he usually presented himself around his peers.

The words he uttered, "I love you," left a fluttering sensation in my chest. Knowing that we were each other's first kiss felt surreal, almost like a dream.

FLASHBACK:

"I'm not done yet," he had mumbled seriously.

I responded nervously, "What if we get caught?"

"Trust me, we won't," Osamu reassured me, and that eased my tension a little.

Without another word, he kissed me again. I hugged him tightly as he kissed me softly. When he pulled away, he rested his forehead against mine.

"I'm not sure if I'm doing this right," he admitted, his voice filled with uncertainty. "This is my first time."

"Osamu-kun… you're my first too," I replied, and he maintained his stoic expression, though I could see the faintest hint of relief in his eyes.

"We should save some for later," Osamu suggested, unlocking the stock room door and leading us back into the gymnasium. As we stepped outside, he grabbed some volleyballs to practice his serves.

Suddenly, the door swung open, and Osamu's teammates walked in. They looked surprised to see me.

"Osamu!" one of his teammates, Shinsuke Kita, called out. "What's this pretty girl doing in here?"

Uh-oh, were they suspicious?

"I told her to give me some tosses," Osamu replied sternly, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me.

END OF FLASHBACK

"Places, everyone!" the director called out, and we all prepared for the drama. I felt a flutter of nerves, but I took a deep breath to steady myself. I was aware that many students would be watching, but I was ready for this; it was just a short performance.

 

As Hiiro and I lay down with our eyes closed, preparing for the final scene, the big red curtains covered the stage. I could hear some students crying and applauding.

"Bravo! This was a successful performance. Let us all congratulate ourselves," the director announced, and we all clapped our hands in delight. I felt a rush of happiness as I realized the audience had been moved to tears. The scriptwriter was incredibly talented.

It was already 1:36 PM, so I excused myself and immediately returned to my classroom. Upon entering, I remembered that the teacher for this period was absent.

I sat down, and Kira came running towards me. "Ari, that was amazing! You literally made us cry!"

I noticed that Kira's eyes were still a bit red from the emotional scenes.

Kira plopped down beside me, her excitement palpable. "So, did Osamu-san actually like you all along? Ever since elementary school, and you both never talked before? Congratulations!"

I smiled, feeling a warmth in my chest. "Thank you, Kira! I'm really glad I confessed to him. Hiiro advised me to do it, and I'm thankful I had the chance."

"So, you guys are officially together?" Kira asked, and I fell silent for a moment. What exactly were Osamu and I? He hadn’t clarified anything after the kiss.

"He didn't say much," I replied. "We're just getting started, and I plan to ask him about it to clarify."

Kira chuckled, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "Well, since there's no class for this period, I have to meet my boyfriend. Ciao, Ari! See you later!"

I waved goodbye, but then I paused, realization hitting me.

"Kira! Wait!" I shouted, but she was already too far down the hallway to hear me.

Kira has a boyfriend? No way! She never mentioned it to me. Had she been with someone all this time without telling me?

My smile widened. I was genuinely happy for Kira. If she was in a relationship, it must be peaceful to keep it low-key. But… who was her boyfriend? I didn’t want to pry into her privacy, so I decided to wait until she felt comfortable enough to tell me herself.

Still, curiosity gnawed at me. Who could she be dating?

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When school finally dismissed, I decided to skip watching Osamu practice today. I felt drained from the emotional rollercoaster of the day. Instead, I took a bus home since my parents were at work. The ride took about 30 minutes due to traffic.

As soon as I reached my house, I closed the door behind me and headed straight to my bedroom. I changed into my pajamas, finally allowing myself to relax. Although I had some homework to do, I usually tackled that at 4 AM when inspiration struck me.

I picked up my phone and noticed a message from Osamu.

3:37 PM

m.osamu: hi

m.osamu: my nosy brother said that we're going on a double date.

4:58 PM

arishiraaa_haruki: really? what time?

m.osamu: 7 PM, I'll pick you up.

arishiraaa_haruki: okay! see you later <3

m.osamu: bye

arishiraaa_haruki: bye

A double date sounded fun! So Atsumu had a girlfriend? I was looking forward to meeting them.

 

7 PM

I finished showering and changed into a dress suitable for a date. I wore the Jacquemus La Robe Saudade Longue Asymmetrical Dress my dad had gifted me, paired with a stylish long-sleeve crop cardigan.

After checking my phone, I saw a message from Osamu.

m.osamu: I'm outside.

arishiraaa_haruki: hi outside!

arishiraaa_haruki: just kidding, I'm almost done.

I applied some light makeup and headed outside. I spotted Osamu waiting by his car. Damn, he looked so handsome tonight, dressed in a crisp white long-sleeve polo and black trousers.

As I approached, he opened the car door for me. "Hop in."

I slid into the passenger seat, pleasantly surprised to discover that he knew how to drive.

Osamu started the engine and navigated the busy road.

"So, how do I look?" I asked, eagerly awaiting his response.

"Stunning," he mumbled. "Beautiful, gorgeous, and… majestic."

I turned my gaze to the window, hiding my blushing face. Ugh, how embarrassing!

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Before I knew it, we arrived at a restaurant in the city. As we walked inside, I noticed they had already reserved a table. When Osamu mentioned our last name to the waiter, he led us to a table where I saw Atsumu sitting with his girlfriend.

Hold on… his girlfriend is Kira!

As I sat down, my jaw dropped. I couldn't believe it!

"Surprise!" Kira chuckled, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"No way!" I exclaimed, my voice brimming with joy. "Congratulations!!"

"We decided to do a double date today to celebrate our one-year anniversary," Atsumu added, still grinning.

I was still in shock as Atsumu continued, "Well, congratulations to both of you. I can't believe my little bro is a lover now!" He teased, and Osamu rolled his eyes, though I could see a hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

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The date went wonderfully. We shared bowls of ramen, tempura, tonkatsu, and onigiri, accompanied by refreshing beverages. We chatted and laughed for about an hour. Osamu was quieter than the rest of us, but he still contributed to the conversation.

After a while, Osamu stood up and excused himself to go to the bathroom, leaving just me, Atsumu, and Kira at the table. Was I the third wheel now?

"Well, you fixed him, miss Ari," Atsumu remarked, a teasing glint in his eyes.

Confused, I asked, "What? How?"

"He's so detached and emotionless around other people. Teachers and classmates never saw him smile, but you… you made him laugh and talk even more."