I woke up at 6am, it's Saturday and Sophia is already halfway through dressing into her uniform, I jump up to stop her. "So did you completely ignore our conversation yesterday" Hana groaned from inside her bed "You guys were talking without me?" We both raise our eyebrows at her, seems like she's forgotten what we saw yesterday. "I want to explore more of Osaka, I'm willing to skip" I say as I reach into my closet to find a half decent outfit. Suddenly Hana is wide awake "Really!? You, Sarah Saito, is going to skip?" I nod my head, thinking about it it's not that unbelievable but Hana does it as a daily routine so it might be odd to her. Sophia sighed and undressed "I'm only going because I wanted to see what's new in the comic shop" I laugh but I'm happy she's tagging along, I don't think I can do much without her. We all get changed and I put my iconic bow in my hair, I take out Tuna and decide to bring her along. Who knows I might bump into smiley boy again (I should really start using his real name but I don't have the strength to do so)
As we head across to the gate, Haruto comes bounding towards us. He puts his arm round Hana and winks at me "Morning piggy" I snarl at him as we slightly jog past the security guard who seems to be nowhere in sight. Sophia holds my hand and I have Tuna in the other "Piggy why do you have a scrawny little kitten" He comes over to me and picks her up "Her names Tuna and she isn't that scrawny" Oh god I'm turning into Sota, I really have joined a cult. I reach to take back Tuna but Haruto cradles her and it's become impossible to losen his grip "Can I join you ladies?" He looks up whilst stroking Tuna like an evil main character in any cheesy cartoon "No" me and Sophia say in unison but Hana nods her head enthusiastically, you'd think she'd say no since yesterdays Riku incident.
I finally managed to get Tuna back but I had to practically tackle Haruto. He's back next to Hana again and they are slapping each other's hands, I'm not quite sure why but I let them roll with it. Sophia is dragging us to the comic shop despite Hana's protests. I hide Tuna in my jacket and head inside. I go down some steps into the cellar so I can let Tuna breathe and there sitting in the corner is none other than smiley boy, "Sota!" Ew that was too enthusiastic "Hey! Here's Tuna, you can take her back now" He looked up at me super confused "Tuna?" I internally kick myself, damn I shouldn't of named her. Now I look like a hypocrite. "Oh ahaha the kitten, I named her..." Well this is awkward. He laughs lightly which is slightly attractive. I hand Tuna over "well remember you owe me one" I turn to leave but he grabs my wrist, I turn around and he immediately goes red and lets go "S..sorry but really, thank you! Uhh you busy today?" What's happening...."Sarah!" I look up the steps and Hana is standing there, Haruto and Sophia either side of her. "I've got to go, uh I can give you my number?" I reached into my pocket and pulled out my phone, he did the same as I read out my number for him. I can hardly remember a math equation let alone my own number.
As we leave the shop Haruto stares at me with a sour look "What?" He smirks "He looks like a douche, what are you raising kittens with random dudes now?" I snarl "It's not like that" He waves his hand at me "Whatever" Hana rolls her eyes, clearly she's bored of our fights. Me too honestly. We go to the park from yesterday and I think me and Sophia are thinking the same thing as our eyes dart over to Hana who's too busy skipping over to the swings. "Let's Play a game" I snort "What, are we 4 now?" Hana gives me a death stare before carrying on "Truth or dare" I sigh but agree as the others seem weirdly up for it. Hana points to me first.
Hana: You.
Me: Me.
Hana: Truth or dare?
Me: Truth
Haruto: Pussy
Me: *rolls eyes*
Hana: Who's that guy back there?
Me: Sota, he's the kid who gave me Tuna
Hana: Whats your relationship with him?
Me: One question per turn (I had nothing to hide so that probably made me more suspicious than I actually am)
Hana: Ugh fine
Me: Sophia truth or dare?
Sophia: Truth
Me: What do you think of Akito?
Let's introduce Akito. Akito has been part of our friendship group since 2 years ago. He's the only boy besides Haruto that actually hangs out with us and Sophia has a very VERY obvious crush on him. How do I know? Sophia hates guys, no let me rephrase that. Sophia hates people, but she's close to Akito in a way I cannot explain. When Sophia gets close to people she's actually very funny and that's how it is with him. He adores anime just like Sophia so they connected pretty quickly. He has fluffy black hair that you always want to fluff with your hand. He's surprisingly outgoing considering the friendship group he's in, he loves badminton. Random I know, but he's in the schools team and practically owns every game he's in. But he's also really touchy, not as in the emotion as in; hugs almost all the time, holding hands, stroking your hair ext ext. A weird one is Akito.
Sophia: *bright red* He's a good friend.
Me: Friend?
Sophia: One question per turn
Damn she's good.
Sophia: Haruto truth or dare?
Haruto: Dare
Sophia: Hmm I dare you to do 20 push-ups
Haruto: lame but fine
Me: That's easy
Everyone: *turns to look at me*
Me: What?
Haruto: You do it then.
Hana: Uhhh are you sure about that?
Sophia: You aren't very sporty how can you say it's easy?
Me: Yeah thanks guys, very supportive.
Haruto: Hana truth or dare?
Hana: Truth.
Haruto: Where were you last night?
Me: ...
Sophia: ...
Hana: ...
Me: ...
Hana: I was getting lectured by the security guard because he caught me
Haruto: ah
Shit. He knows she lied.
Hana: Haruto truth of dare?
Haruto: Truth
Hana: Do you truly like me.
Haruto: ...
He hesitated.
Me: ...
He's looking at me.
Sophia: ...
He's looking at me.
Hana: ...
He's still looking at me.
Haruto: N- yes.
Holy crap.
Hana: You Lied.
Haruto: I didn't.
Hana: Yes you did. You even hesitated.
Haruto's standing up now.
Hana: You liar! You don't like me do you?
Sophia: Guys! Hey let's calm down
Haruto: What if I don't Hana? What can you do? Hmm?
Hana: You asshole!
Me: Why are you getting worked up Hana?
She can't be pissed, not after yesterday.
Hana: Tell us then! Hmm? Who do you like?
Haruto: How is that your business!?
Hana: I dont know? Maybe because I'm the one dating you!
Haruto: So? Are you my mum now?
Hana: Dont be a dick!
Haruto: I'm not, you started this!
They are both standing now, I think they may kill each other
Hana: Who's the special girl who caught your eye then? Who's the bitch?
Sophia: Woah slow do-
Haruto: IT'S SARAH!
Sarah? I recognise that name. Oh. I'm Sarah.
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Searching for Mr Smile.
Novela JuvenilSarah lives in Osaka in a boarding school, which she luckily boarded with two other English speaking foreigners. Quickly they become best friends. One of her friends before had died in what they thought was a drink driving crash but after receiving...