Project: Karma

29 | Timeless Thoughts

<Nagisa>
After we ate breakfast, we immediately headed out. Originally I had thought of eating at a cafe however Karma insisted on cooking instead. How could I say no? Especially when his cooking was extremely better than mine.

I took him to the central mall and deluged him with shopping. Probably not the best idea but he doesn't seem to be complaining. He was in awe by the architecture of the building for the most part because he's only seen virtual images them in his brain.

For better or worst, expose to the world is magnificent.

On our way, we did end up buying some stuff. If Karma were to visit my place again, it would be convenient to have some spare clothes around. What are the odds though?
Despite that, Karma still insisted on going to each and every store. I don't know what got into him but I was the one being led around now.

"Does this look nice?" Karma showed me a black v-neck long sleeve on a hanger.

Nodding my head I felt the material. A soft cotton texture that he will never know the feeling of or come to understand.
Maybe if I can, I'll have to update those senses later.

"Oh look, there's another one." In his other hand, he held up a second hanger and waved it.

"We can be matching." He suggested.

"Matching?" I coughed. "What?"

"Like I said. One for you, one for me." He gave me the handle of the hanger and waited for a reply.

"If you're okay with that." I agreed to his idea. Even though I felt a little uncomfortable about it.

But that didn't affect me as much. Nor did it make me annoyed. The fact that Karma's ability to have emotions is in use. And he's happy. It's all worth it.
When we finally decided to leave the mall, I had spotted familiar faces on my way. As I made eye contact, they exchanged with me. I didn't know whether that was a good thing, or found it an opportunity to count my lies.

"Nagisa? Is that you?"

Rio walked towards me with Tōka at her side. They both grown into blinding angels. Such light was too much for me! Rio's chest! Those curves that Tōka possessed. Ahh...why did I have to look and compare her's to mine?

I glanced over at Rio, still the same athletic build that she had in high school.

"It's nice to see you guys again!" I wanted to overwhelm them with hugs but my hand was left behind as my body moved forward.

Those two and even I, stared at what held me back. Oh yeah, I completely forgot that he and I was holding hands with Karma. Okay. How am I going to explain this?

"About this-"

"Nagisa? Aren't you going to introduce us?" Rio and Tōka had their hands on their hips and winked as they checked Karma out.

"Well, he's a friend." I spoke.

"You're holding hands with a friend?" Tōka questioned.

"Is that not allowed?" I nervously asked. Please don't dig any deeper.

"Does that mean you hold hands with Sugino as well?" Rio teased, knowing that it was meant to get Karma's attention.

"W-wait!" Shook my head. "That's not it, I don't." I rejected it as much as I could.

Rio! You're the same devious little devil!
"Is he your boyfriend Nagisa? Tōka asked.

Rio inched in and crossed her arms.
Honesty, I've never thought about dating Karma. Even if I do hold feelings for him as he does to me. We never mentioned dating. Nor the fact of becoming boyfriends and girlfriends.
Does it always have to end up like that?

"She's holding my hand so I don't end up getting lost." Karma released his hold from my grip and waved it. "Just teasing her too." He smirked.

"Are you a kid or something?" Rio laughed.

"Shhhh!" Tōka shook Rio's arm.

"I guess you could say I am." Karma laughed along with her.

"Alright alright. You know, I like you. A innocent jokester at heart huh? I can't find many like you around." Rio patted his shoulder.

I felt like if those two ever were to hit it off. There would be chaos and crying. A lot of crying.

"Anyways, it was nice seeing you again Nagisa." Tōka hugged me and then Rio placed her hand on my shoulder.

"Don't have too much fun." She winked.

"R-rio!" I placed my hands over her mouth, illuminating with embarrassment.

"Hahaha! See yeah Nagisa." Rio took Tōka by the arm and they went on there way.

"Nice friends you have there." Karma pointed out.

"Yeah." I nodded my head. Under some circumstances, that can be challenged.
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<Karma>
When we left the mall, it was 2:30pm. Nagisa wanted to take a different route rather than the train back home. She insisted on taking a walk down to the park and go from there.

"I used to come here often, at least before I moved."

Nagisa said as we gazed over at the little kids frolicking around the swing sets. The dogs barking and catching frisbees.

"It's quite a sight." I commented.

"Yeah." Nagisa was lost in the amazement of everything. Even though I found it normal. To her, this was different. I wonder if she has an attachment to this place.

"Oh look, there's a game going on." Karma pointed off in the distance. Even though I knew a baseball field had existed not far from here. The thing was that it was far from here!

"How could you see from this far?!" I questioned.

"Super eye sight. Remember?" He jokingly patted my head and laughed.

"Of course, why didn't I think of that?" I sighed.

"Want to watch the game?"

"If that's what you want." I reminded him that he could go anywhere he wanted.

"Let's go then." Karma hooked his arm through mine and we strolled down the concrete pathway to the field. It wasn't long when we approached the crowd of people and kids overlooking the weekly home games.

I saw Sugino with his team jersey and baseball cap. The blissful gleam on his face. How happy he looks. I'd rather give him away to baseball and trade my friendship. If I knew that my existence agonizes him and made him unable to grasp gentle happiness.

Lost in my thoughts. Karma had placed his hand on my shoulder and knocked me back to my senses.

"Nagisa? Are you alright?"