Love Live: Uchiura no Kiseki

7: Friday

7: Friday

A few days passed, and Friday was drawing to a close. Finally! I survived my first week of school! I was so exhausted from doing homework and studying until 1 AM every night. I barely managed to stay awake until the end of class today. We took a Japanese quiz today, and I actually managed to get a C! I'm so proud of myself! Like, in the past, I would have committed suicide over a C, but times have changed, ya know. I wouldn't have been able to do it if it wasn't for Kanan, and Yukio who literally helped me on every question we did in class. So when class ended today, I turned to Yukio and said, "Thanks, Yukio-san. I owe you so much! You helped a lot. Really, I can't thank you enough."

"Heh, it's no big deal, Darren-san. It's my duty to help my friends!" Yukio replied, brushing the hair out of her face. AHHHH SHE'S SO SWEET! AAHHHHHH!

"Well, I'll see you next week, okay?" I say and pick up my bag. As I stood up, I felt a soft hand on my forearm.

"Actually, Darren-san, I was wondering if you were free this weekend," Yukio said nervously, smiling. WHAT?

"Uhh- yeah of course I'm free! You want to go on a- go somewhere?" I stutter.

"Mmn. I was wondering if you wanted to come with me to the elementary school tomorrow. I volunteer there to help out the kids. We have a special program on Saturdays for the kids to learn extra English and tutoring. It's kinda sad though, since all of the volunteers aren't native speakers. You would be a really great help! I mean, it's okay if you don't want-"

"Okay I'm in!" I say. "I love helping children! I'll do anything you need."

"Wow- okay, thanks! Really, thank you Darren-san. I know you're still new and adjusting here, so it's probably troublesome for you to come. If you can't do it, just tell me, okay? I won't feel bad."

"No, no, I'm coming, Yukio. You can count on me!" I pat her on the shoulder.

"Oke! Where should I meet you? Chika's ryokan? That's where you live, right?"

"Yep. I'll meet you tomorrow morning. See ya!" I wave goodbye. My heart was racing this whole time, but I didn't realize it until I left the room. Wow, Yukio basically asked me out. Well, her program could do with some help... so I guess it's reasonable of her.

"So, what were you saying to Yukio?" You elbowed me, grinning.

"Oh, I'm going with her to the elementary school tomorrow," I say nonchalantly.

"WHAT?" Riko and Chika say in unison as they appear from behind me.

"What? It's not like a date or anything."

"Don't you know about that program?!" You said with a concerned expression.

"What?"

"It's the ultimate couples program," Riko explained. "It's been there for many years. Basically, since there were so little co-ed high schools, everyone in town would join the English Tutoring Program to find a partner. Apparently, it got a really bad reputation after multiple teenage pregnancies occurred. Since then, not many people have attended- those who do are all creeps probably looking for bang-bang, you know? It's scary!" Riko looked genuinely disturbed.

"Uhh... oh. Well, I can't let Yukio down. She's already helped me so much."

"So you're not gonna go out with Kanan? She helped you a lot too!" Chika said.

"Well, I will too! But later. I mean, the more the better, right?"

Chika and I arrived home.

"Ahhhh, finally! Time to relax!" I cheer, running over to the couch and sprawling on it.