A Secret Biological Part of Me

Chapter Three

"Good morning class." Ms. Shibuya began. "I have no announcements today but I have some special news for many of you. We have a new student today. Could he come up to the front please and I shall introduce him?" 

The mysterious boy stood up and went to the front and Aiko instantly notice almost all the girls with the faces of joy and love. 

"Everyone, this is Mr. Hokuto Itaru. He came from another homeroom to this homeroom. So do be nice to him please."

Aiko was silent as she stared at the boy. No emotions of love were passing her. How could anyone feel the emotion of love for a man? 

When music came around however, it was a bother since they didn't just go over the rules and expectations, they also had to practice singing.

Aiko glanced at the Japanese lyrics she was given. They were very interesting lyrics and they seemed as if they were written in this century's time. When Aiko read the lyrics however, they weren't just new, they also seemed confusing as the message wasn't direct. 

"Would anyone like to tell me what these lyrics are about?" asked the music teacher, Ms Takahara.

No one spoke. Aiko glanced at the new boy. She noticed him staring at the lyrics with a serious look. Was he comprehending the lyrics? 

"This lyrics is about the support of LGBT people." Ms. Takahara confirmed.

Aiko glanced at the lyrics more. It was hard to comprehend that it was about LGBT people but with the equal combination of positive and negative words, it seemed to fit the description just right. 

"Now, this is the song we shall be practicing today." Ms. Takahara replied. "At the same time, you guys shall be singing the lyrics that I ask you to repeat. Let's begin."

As Ms. Takahara conducted the session, Aiko didn't open her mouth at all. A strange feeling set inside her stomach. It wasn't the feeling she wished to have. She glanced over at Hokuto. He was only studying the lyrics instead of singing. It seemed as if singing wasn't his strong suit to. 

When the bell rang, Aiko left in an instant, not wanting to have anything said to her about today's session. Instead of going to the lunchroom, Aiko once again, went to Ms. Shibuya's room. As usual, Ms. Shibuya wasn't in her room. This time however, a note was on Aiko's desk so she went over it and read it.

Dear Aiko,

I know you might be looking for me but I had to go a scheduled lunch meeting. I sincerely apologize and if the meeting finishes early, you will be the first thing upon my mind and I shall dart there to see your beautiful face. If a student comes in, just please tell them that I am at a lunch meeting right now. As for you, you are free to stay here and eat sweetie.
Hope to see you soon, Ms. Shibuya

Disappointed, Aiko set the note down and sat at her usual spot and ate only a little bit. Her eating was paused when the entrance door suddenly opened. Glancing up, she saw the new boy, Hokuto. Instantly, Aiko looked back down at her food and continued eating. Surprisingly, Aiko felt a sudden breeze beside her when Hokuto went up to her and sat next to her.

"M-may I help you?" Aiko asked.

"It seemed as if you needed. . . company." Hokuto replied. 

"I. . .I guess?" Aiko questioned.

Ignoring the question in her response, Hokuto took out food that looked homemade and began eating it. Aiko glanced over, noticing how it looked.