Isnt it amazing that a single drop can cause a ripple effect?
Isnt it also amazing that only one touch of memory can disturb the rest of the history.
Our stories are entangled with one other, that's when our parents decided way back in the past.
Class 2-1A and 2-1B are competing over who deserves to be called the best class. Its been two weeks already an the issue about being the best class havent died down. Aimi walked on the corridor and saw Class 2-1A hanging banners saying "Winners". Aimi belongs to class 2-1B who also requires everyone in the class to wear medals. "Are we kids?", she sighed and entered the room. Hayato and Shou are talking about the latest video game. "Good morning", Aimi greeted. Shou ignored her. "Good morning, Saotome!!!", Hayato said with glee. "Shou, I made another drawing", Aimi passed a drawing of a flower. "The petals looks like roots", Shou commented. "You're right!!!", Hayati seconded. Aimi sighed in defeat.
Lunch Break. Aimi always tag along with Shou and Hayato at the fountain to eat. Mayu happened to pass by. "Is she always eating with you?!", she pointed at Aimi. "Well yeah", Hayato answered. "I told you not to get too close to our Shou!!!", Mayu released an aura and glared at Aimi. "Sorry. Its just that I find being with them comfortable. I hope you would also join us", Aimi smiled. "I would if I could. Student Council are busy, dont you know?", Mayu pouted. Aimi passed a bread to Mayu. "You can have that then", Aimi gave a nod. "Then, Class 2-1A is challenging us with the most beautiful classroom", Hayato informed Shou. In an instant, Shou's eyes burned into passion. "We are going to win this", he stood up. It was just this week that Aimi learned that he's the Art Club President.
The three went back to the classroom and ordered everyone to start cleaning. Teachers gave them the afternoon classes to start with the show-off. "Dont slack off!!!", Shou ordered. Aimi laughed at the scenario that Shou's laziness was replaced by his passion to win. "Saotome, go and pick some flowers for me. Any flowers", Shou ordered. Aimi went out and roamed around the garden. She was startled to see another student picking flowers.
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Name: Takuma Kumiko Age:16 years old Status: Student 2nd year- Arts Club Vice president
"I know you", she pointed at Aimi. "You're the girl who's always with Shou", Kumiko crossed her arms. "Why is everyone calling him with his first name?", Aimi sighed. "You're also collecting flowers?", Kumiko looked at the flowers Aimi picked. "Takuma asked me", Aimi informed. "Hmmm. Nice to meet you. I'm Shou's cousin.Takuma Kumiko, let's be friends, Saotome Aimi", Kumiko offered a handshake. Aimi was about to shake it when pairs of scissors came flying in between them. "Be careful with what you're doing! Mayu!", Kumiko shouted at her. "You guys know each other", Aimi tilted her head. "Yeah, our parents are close friends, that's why", Kumiko explained.
Aimi entered the classroom and saw it was crystal clean. "How did you do this?", she asked one of her classmates. "Well, thanks to Shou", Hayato panted while carrying some boxes. Aimi handed the flowers to Shou. "You're quite good in picking flowers", Shou commented. Aimi's eyes turned teary. "This is the first time you complimented my work", she chuckled. Shou flicked her forehead. "That wasnt even a compliment", Shou started to paint using the flower patterns. The rest fixed their bulletin board. "Go get some snacks, Saotome", Shou passed some money. Aimi walked outside the room and went at the cafeteria to buy chips and drinks. "Can you carry them all?", the vendor asked. "This is just a piece of cake", Aimi boasted. She walked at the corridor with so much struggle. Someone took the drinks from her hand and proceeded walking. He's tall and he's reading a book. "Where are you bringing this?", he asked. "Class 2-1B", Aimi answered. "Thank you, Senpai", Aimi said while leading the way. "Hmmm, I can see that both classes are preparing for such an event", the upperclassman chuckled. "We're competing for the most beautiful classroom", Aimi answered. "Then, may the best man wins", the upperclassman said then left.
Aimi distributed the drinks and snacks. "Who's money did you give a while ago? I feel bad for not contributing", Aimi asked Shou who is spraying paint on the side of the board. "I dont know", he answered. "Just tell me", Aimi insisted. "Give me 200 yen. I'll hand it to him", Shou opened his palm. "Make sure it reaches him", Aimi pouted. "Are you really giving it to me? Or what?", Shou had a soft laugh. "Did Shou just laugh?!", Hayato noticed. "I also want to see!!!", the rest of the student swarmed around them.
Class ended. Aimi walked down the streets and saw Hayato walking with Mayu. She's aware that they are siblings. Behind her is Shou who is taking a picture of the road. "You dont have any club meetings?", Aimi asked. Shou shook his head. "Hayato told me about the school's prince. You're one of them, arent you?", Aimi asked. "Hayato, Mayu, Ren and Kumiko whom you just met are also part of that so called group", Shou informed. "Woah! Is it because all of you are good looking?", Aimi asked. "Dont you watch news or even read newspaper?", Shou asked. "I have part time jobs", Aimi sighed. "I see, maybe because we are good looking", Shou stopped taking photos. "Are you going to use that for your paintings?", Aimi asked. "You sure have a lot questions", Shou sighed. Aimi grabbed Shou to hide at the bush. "What are you doing?", Shou asked. Aimi hushed him and pointed to a scenario. A girl is giving a paper bag to Ren, a confession. "I always liked you. Tanaka-kun", the girl said. She's wearing a red tie which means she's a third year. "Sorry, I cannot return your feelings. Thank you", Ren bowed and walked away. "Wah, he's even cool rejecting a girl", Aimi clapped and stood up. The upperclassman girl was shocked and ran away. Shou looked at Aimi's happy expression. "That's for Ren", Shou picked his bag and started walking. "Where do you live? Takuma-kun?", Aimi asked. "Dont call me like that. Takuma is fine", Shou said in irritation. "Then, I'll be separated from here. I still have work to do", Aimi waved goodbye. Shou raised his hand to wave but Aimi already ran towards the other road.
Shou entered the condominium and dropped his bag at the sofa. "Mom, I'm home". A woman wearing an apron went to meet him. "Welcome home, Shou. Your father is coming home tonight. I already prepared your paintings. You want him to be the first one to see it before the exhibit, right?", Nami, his Mom smiled. "Then, why is there a pretty smile plastered on my son's face?", Nami locked Shou's neck with her arms. "Stop being childish Mom", Shou complained. Shou entered his room and painted another piece. It was the scenario he saw a while ago. It's Ren walking away from the girl.
The next day, faculty came judging the art work of the students of Class 2-1A and 2-1B. A private school as them are open to do such thing. Shou and Kumiko stood beside each other waiting for the result of the competition. "If you lose, you're going to come at my exhibit", Shou teased. "In your face Shou, I am going to win this", Kumiko humphed him. "And the winners are Class 2-1B", Iki announced. Kumiko turned into stone. "No way!!!", Mayu shouted. "Better luck next time, Mayu", Hayato stucked his tongue out. "You didnt even do anything. It's all Shou's work", Mayu elbowed his brother. "Congrats, Shou", Ren patted his shoulder. "Ah, Ren... I used you for my exhibit", Shou informed. "What are you saying?", Ren asked. Shou just smiled. "Wah!!! I knew we can do it. Takuma, let's go buy you another paint brush as a congratulations", Aimi was about to give a high five but saw that she was surrounded by the Big 5. She slowly exited. Mayu pulled her. "Oh, you're addressing Shou with no respect", Mayu glared at her. "Leave her alone. I told her to do that", Shou informed. The four of them were startled. "Shou? Are you sick?", Hayato checked his temperature. Aimi laughed seeing Shou being treated like their baby. "You guys really love Shou", Aimi chuckled.
Author's Note:
Credits to Honeyworks and also the photos I will be using :)
