"Oh, Tanaka, you're also taking today's shift?", Aimi was surprised to see Ren cleaning the table. Ren ignored her. Aimi pouted and went to change her clothes. There were a lot of customers who came and also who purchased a lot of pastry. The manager was so much delighted with Ren and Aimi and gave them 3 days vacation with pay. Both went out of the shop and walked down the street. "I'm walking you back to your apartment", Ren informed. "We have classes tomorrow. You can go ahead", Aimi gave a bow. Ren walked at the opposite direction.
"How long are you going to make me protect you guys?", a sinister voice made Ren clench his fist. "Until when are you staying here in Japan?", Ren asked. "I'll be transferring to your school. Isnt that nice? I will be able to monitor your moves and also give your parents reports of it", Seri revealed herself and had a wide grin on her face. "Are you not satisfied of what you did to Mayu?", Ren looked straight into her eyes. "Yes! I like those look in your eyes", Seri clapped. "Just so you know, humans never change", Seri reminded.
The next day, Aimi entered the classroom and saw Hayato carrying her chair outside. "Kisaki-kun. I know you might be offended by me but taking my seat is a bit... extreme?", Aimi scratched her nape. "There's a crack on the side. I'll ask the teacher to replace it", Hayato explained. "Really? I dont see any crack", Aimi tilted her head. Hayato ran with her chair. "What happened?", Shou also entered. "I dont know", Aimi shrugged. "Nyan-nyan sensei is really a good cat. He's considerate. My couch was never really touched by him", Shou reported. "That's good to hear", Aimi smiled. "Saotome... I wont be able to keep in contact to you for some days. Dont worry, I'm just busy for the art exhibit", Shou waved his hands.
Break time came and Aimi looked for Kumiko to have lunch with. The girl acted as if she didnt see someone and walked at the opposite direction. Aimi chuckled. "Are they pulling some kind of game?", Aimi asked herself. "Hello there, Aimi", a hand dropped on her shoulder. It was Seri. "Harada-senpai. You really transfered here", Aimi looked at her. "Shall we have a lunch together?", Seri grabbed her and went to the canteen. Seri bought a lot of food for Aimi. "Senpai... I cant really eat a lot. Plus, spicy things arent really my forte", Aimi said apologetically. Seri stood up and dropped her food. "That's so sad. After making me buy all of these. You say you're not going to eat them?", Seri had her voice audible enough for the students to hear. The place started to be enveloped with murmurings.
"Harada-senpai. I'll be borrowing Aimi for a while", Mayu glared at her. Aimi walked behind Mayu as they head to the green house. "You called me by my first name", Aimi chuckled. "Sorry for being caught up in a web", Mayu bowed. Aimi pulled her to stand straight. "Why are you apologizing?", Aimi laughed. "One day... the spider who created the web will eat you", Mayu informed. "I am quit aware", Aimi scratched the back of her head. "I'm so stupid for not realizing sooner. You guys are sons and daughters of emperors which means you are prince and princesses. To tell you honestly, I didnt have any interest to look for details. Not when I notice Kisaki-kun taking care of trashes everyday. I feel sorry for him", Aimi stretched her limbs. "You knew it all along?", Mayu bit her lips and used martial arts to throw Aimi on the ground. "That's why... I know you are intelligent enough to know what to do", Mayu crossed her arms. Aimi stood up. "Thank you you for everything you've done up until now. From now on, I dont want to be furtherly involved with you... people", Aimi walked closer towards Mayu. "That's what you are expecting me to say? I'm not intelligent enough to have a better option but to stay", Aimi whispered. "I should have known all along that you think I am making use of you", Aimi slightly pushed Mayu and ran. She bumped on Seri. "Is this what you wanted all along?", Mayu clenched her fist. Seri ignored her and left.
Stupid, you also have a talent in acting... Aimi.
Aimi entered the classroom and saw Shou. They exchange stares then finally Shou stood up. "Saotome...", Shou stopped when he saw Seri coming inside the room. "I'll be going home with Saotome-chan. Also, maybe I can sip a coffee from your shop", Seri hanged her arms around Aimi's shoulder. Hayato pulled Seri and pushed her on the side. "Get lost Harada... you're not even part of us", Hayato looked down on her. "Oooh, you already lost your values, didnt you?", Seri crossed her arms. "Should we also call Kumiko with us?", Seri clasped her hands together. Hayato bit his lips and clenched his fists. "Sorry, Harada-senpai. I think I'd be skipping my part time job. I feel a bit tired", Aimi got her bag and left.
She contacted Ichirou for them to meet at the park. "Sorry, I didnt know you are experiencing such things by now", Ichirou apologized. They sat at the bench. "Nope... what I can see now is their concern. Kisaki-kun erases the bad comments for me every morning. He also changed my chair full of scratches and the like", Aimi chuckled. "Arent you... feeling sad?", Ichirou asked. "I knew because there are places Kisaki-kun cannot erase the evidences. Locker... bathroom... pe changing room", Aimi enumerated. "Kumi and Shou are trying to distance themselves thinking that Harada-senpai would not think of any thing more. Tanaka... I dont know about Tanaka", Aimi added. "Am I... not allowed to have anything again?", Aimi looked at Ichirou and tears fell on her eyes. "Sorry, I cant really say something this time", Ichirou gave her a hug. "That bastard gave us a scar back in the past... most especially Mayu", Ichirou informed.
The night came,Ichirou entered Ren's room and sat at his bed. Ren just finished putting his clothes on. "Ren, how are you counterattacking Harada?", Ichirou asked. "Simple. I dont listen to her", Ren answered. "Even if you say so, its hard not to be posioned by her words", Ichirou sighed. "I cant easily be swayed because I chose to believe that what I know is true", Ren looked at Ichirou. "You know Saotome more than we do, is that how you judge her through the years you were together?", Ren asked. "I am just afraid... Im scared Ren of having Aimi be scarred like what happened to Mayu years ago. I wasnt able to protect her", Ichirou covered his face. "Did you come here to raise a white flag?", Ren flicked his forehead. "We are not the same years ago", Ren assured.
Author's Note:
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Butterfly Effect
RomanceIsnt 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.
