Showered by the Stars

17. What luck?

“So then, you’re going out with your aunt-in-law’s nephew?” Takeshima asked.

“Y-yeah.” I said.

“I thought there’s nothing going on about you two.” He said.

“I guess I changed my mind.” I stammered.

“Don’t mess with me.” He said, angry. “I don’t think you’re the type to change decisions so easily.”

“Why are you angry? It’s my own business whom I go out with.” I said. I know I’m being too cruel but this is the whole purpose for this, right?

“You’re asking ‘Why’?” He said. He sighed, “Well, if that’s how it is then that’s it.”

“Ah! You’re Masato, right? Care to join me in the beach?” Ava said.

“Sure.” He went with her leaving me in the kitchen.

So there’s already the result I needed. He already gave up on me.

“Mizzy! Let’s go to the beach! Where are your friends? They should come as well.” Luke said, coming down from his room.

“Kana and Jun were picked up by Kana’s manager for their photo shoot. They said they’ll hang out with us later. And Ryu brought Ran with him to his family’s company’s branch.” I said, looking down.

“And that Takeshima?” he asked.

“With your sister.” I said.

“Oh? Well, let’s go by ourselves.” He said, cheerfully.

“Okay. I’ll just get change.”

I put on my black bikini and mini shorts, then went to the beach.

“Ready to surf? The waves look good today.” Luke said.

“Yeah. Um—Luke. We can stop this charade. I already have the answer I needed.” I said.

“Huh? But it’s so fun.” He said. I gave him a strange look. “Alright but don’t you think it’s still early?”

“It’s just is.” After I said that, I noticed Marie looking our way. “Hey Luke.”

“Hmm?” He said, leaning on me.

“Don’t you think you should look somewhere?” I said.

“Huh? What do you mean? I’m looking at the waters with you.” He said, appearing oblivious.

“That’s not what I meant. And I’m not looking at the waters. I’m looking at a certain person.” I said.

“Eh? Where?” He said. “Huh? You mean Marie? What of her?”

“Didn’t she confess to you three days ago?” I said, a little pissed.

“Yeah. But I can’t answer to her feelings. There are a lot of girls who’ve already confessed to me, you know. So naturally, I can’t say to all of them. And it looks like that girl is innocent and serious; it’d be bad if she’d continue to like a guy like me. It’s better to play around with laid-back girls. That way, no one will get hurt.”

“I guess you’re right. If you’re playing around then you won’t feel hurt. You won’t feel happy either.” I said.

“What do you mean? It’s fun to play around.” He said.

“Is it really?” He became speechless. I sighed. “I’m going to surf first.”

I left Luke and surf the waves by myself. I rested a bit. I saw Takeshima and Ava strolling and looking engrossed on their conversation.