I took a long bath, taking the time to review my day.
Ugh. Ninomiya Kazunari, I will get you someday. I can’t believe that I was deceived so easily.
After I finished with my relaxing and warm bath, I opened the bathroom door and walked towards my bed. I walked over to my desk and wrote down an entry in my diary.
Today is the worst day of my life! I was beaten by Ninomiya Kazunari the person I hate the most. I’m putting all my concentration on my homework and the student council for my last week of school at Touken.
I closed my diary and threw myself on my bed. I turned on the radio to hear a song. The song made me calm and at peace. “Sakura-chan. Can you help me in the kitchen?” I turned off the radio and shouted “Hai.”
I walked over to Kaoko-san who was in the kitchen grabbing ingredients for tonight’s dinner. We were making spaghetti. I boiled water and then put the pasta in. Kaoko-san chopped up all the vegetables and made the sauce. Then we were done. Homemade spaghetti made in 30 minutes.
Stuffed and tired, Kaoko-san decided to drink some beer. She got drunk and I had to carry her to her room. She was talking about her past boyfriends which I heard her telling me for a thousand of times already. Then she continued talking about her job and the company. I tuck her into her bed and she was snoring like a bear.
I cleaned up the mess that she made and then I went to sleep. My day was over and I was happy that nothing else would ruin my life.
The next morning, it had started with the usual. I met with Kudo-sensei and the other teachers to talk about my move. I had to talk to the principal too, who had high expectations for me. Then I told the student council to keep my move a secret until the last day. They agreed but they were sad about my departure.
As the time passed by, many people started to get on my nerves and I almost lost my cool. At lunch-time I took out my math book and started reviewing over the math that the teacher had taught.
“I have an announcement to make concerning my date with Sakura-chan!” I turned behind me and saw Nino with a paper megaphone and he was standing on his chair. “Sakura-chan, our date will be on Sunday.” He said and pointed at me. Then I started to laugh. I was making evil laughs and glared at him. He was startled and I said. “Gomen ne. I can’t go out with you. I won’t tell you why but you’ll find out soon enough.” I closed my books and walked out of the classroom.
After I made that comment, a lot of people started to back up and stopped asking me questions. The days went by so quickly that I didn't even notice that my last day of school at Touken Academy came.
During science class, Kudo-sensei had asked me to come up to the classroom. I closed my book and walked passed all my classmates to the front.
"I have an announcement to make. Sakura-chan, would you like to tell them?" He looked over at me and I nodded. "Minna, I'm sorry but I won't be able to graduate with you guys. I will be moving to Osaka on Sunday morning. I hope you understand. I had so many memories with everyone that I will never forget. I will be a member of this class no matter where I am. Thank you for caring for me." I bowed my head and then people started to clap. It felt like I just said an inspiring speech.
I walked back to my seat where people around me started to tell me that they’ll miss me. I glanced over at Nino who was at his desk, staring at his notebook. He didn’t look at me for the rest of the day. I could tell that he looked worried and sad.
During last period, the student council president made an announcement that I was leaving and he announced that he had a crush on me. The whole school started to “wooo~“ at me when they saw me. After school, I talked to everyone that I needed and they told me that they will be sad to see me go. Also I had receive a lot of presents from the student council members.
I cried and laughed. Many happy memories went through my head when people came up to me. All the sport teams came up to me and gave me gifts. I was going to miss this school, I will probably see them as grown ups. Owning big companies or controlling Japan.
I went home crying because my memories that I shared with the people who was always with me, made me sad and distraught. But I had to move, I believed that it was the right choice because one day the people at the school can't always rely on me. I packed and I tried to hold back more tears.
Sunday came and everyone was at my house. I got up early and the movers were already at my house. They were lifting my and Kaoko-san's boxes in a big truck. I think the whole school came to say good-bye to me.
"Sakura-chan, I hope you enjoy your school in Osaka. If you need any help just give us a call." Said the student council president. He looked like he was going to cry and suddenly hugged me. He slowly let go of me and I nodded my head to him. I turned my head and smiled to everyone.
“Can I visit, when you’re settled in? I always wanted to go to Osaka.” Kudo-sensei said to me with a weird laugh. “Sure.. I guess.” I cocked my head and furrowed my eyebrows. That will be creepy...
Then the finale, Nino had something to say to me. He walked up to me and cleared his throat. “Um.. You know our bet. You still owe me a date even though you’re in Osaka. Here have this.” He pulled something from his pocket. It was a small phone strap. It was a sakura petal. “Wow, it’s so pretty.. Did you steal it?” I giggled as I joked and then he walked back into the crowd, disappearing from my sight.
I got into Kaoko-san’s car and she started it. I opened the window and we drove off. “Minna, arigato! I might see you in the future. I’ll miss you guys so much!” I shouted as I stuck out my head and waved to everyone as Kaoko-san got out of the driveway and drove off. Everyone started to chase us till the end of the street. That was the last time I saw everyone.
I rolled up the window and took out my cell phone. I replaced my phone strap with the strap that Nino gave me. I smiled and then put my phone away. I looked out the window, trying to hide the tears from Kaoko-san.
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