El-Fighter: The Brave New Fighter (Book I)
61. Can’t Have Same Feeling With You
Karin invites Tazuya to ice skating which is not far from the Meat N’Cheese cafe. There, they can see the atmosphere there is quite crowded even though that day is not a weekend. While watching some people who play ice skating together from various ages, Karin then talked about their past while still next door neighbors
“ We want to play Ice skating before doing another interview ? “ Ask Tazuya
“ Tidaaak~ but..I'm here to find a good place to talk to you “ Karin explained
“ Tumben here is rather crowded yaaaaa ! Though today is Tuesday “ said Tazuya while paying attention to the situation in the area
“ True also yes~ Let's sit here “ Invite Karin while pointing the collar of the bench that is suitable for both of them
“ Okeee~ “
“ View ! Many also yes children who play here “ said Karin when she saw two young children about 10 years old learning to play ice skating
“ You are right ! “
“ And that..reminds me when we were neighbors next door first “ explained Karin
“ Yaaaa “
While looking at some kids playing ice skating, Karin recalls some memories where they used to play together including one of Tazuya's closest ex-girlfriend Kiyomaru Hye-ja who Tazuya often calls Kiyowo and asks how he is doing
“ We are indeed a distance of approximately 3-4 years.but that does not mean that we used to be very close to each other.I.ku...kamu...and Kiyomaru~ “ Murmured Karin while remembering their childhood playing hide and seek and eat Hanami dango together
“ Hu’uh..although you are the oldest but you are the most crybaby among us ! “ Ledek Tazuya
“ Iiiiisssh ! Turns out you still remember about that yaa~ basic ! “ Karin said in her irritated tone
“ Yaaa reality is so right ?! “ Reply Tazuya with his irritated and sarcastic tone
“ Oh yes...How is Kiyomaru ? “ Ask Karin
“ Kiyowo returned to Neo-South Korea 5 years ago.exactly a month before my parents died...Kiyowo said she promised to return to Neo-Japan and continue her High School in Shinjitsu...he died of AIDS disease during his 3rd grade Junior High “ Tazuya's story of what happened to their friend named Kiyowo
“ So... I did not expect he would leave so soon ! If seen with your yellow-eyed friend it.he was a little..reminds me of Kiyomaru..he is calm and sarcastic.but not as sarcastic as your new friend was “ Mumbled Karin.
“ You are right ! I talked to Inuya about it the first time we got close to each other when we were sitting in 1st grade Junior High ! Unfortunately he is not a person who likes to be equated or compared to “ Tazuya explained
“ How about Kazuya-kun ? “ Ask Karin
“ Naaah~ he decided to look for a new life of fun..since Junior High we are no longer close to each other even though I was taken care of by Uncle Hideo “ Tazuya explained about Kazuya.
“ Why ? “
“ I don't know.but I'm proud of him because he can also get into Shinjitsu International High School...I also hope that among my four sisters can also follow in our footsteps to enter the same SMA “ explained Tazuya with a tone of pride
“ Hmmmm..si Jubei it...Do you have a special relationship with him ? “ Ask Karin with her curious tone
“ Of course not ! We have been a circle of friends since Junior High, but Jubei has no taste for me at all ! “ Obviously Tazuya with a firm tone and a little annoyed at being asked about romantic relationships
“ Oooh~ okeeee if you talk so “
“ Oh yes ! If you remember the purple plum-haired and bespectacled guy at that time.name Ryuga Mangetsu.yaaa..they are familiar with each other and Jubei is his first friend since he started entering Junior High...when viewed from their interaction it seems like they like each other “ Tazuya further explains the reason why Jubei certainly does not have a crush on him while watching the couple dancing while Ice Skating
“ Aaaah yaa yaa~ hopefully they can be familiar to a more serious stage “ Murmured Karin with a smile
“ Hu’ “
Karin recalls Tazuya's words about Hideo and Sayuri's death. Upon hearing Tazuya's tragic explanation, Karin apologizes for not knowing about it and is slow to receive news of his parents' death because they have come so far and rarely communicate with each other
“ So, what made Mr and Mrs Iga die ? “ Ask Karin with a low tone of voice
“ They were killed “ Tazuya answered briefly
“ Uh ? “
“ Yaaa..they were killed by robbers ! I do not know who they are.but if seen from the action.seems like he knows our family ! Because before killing my father, he was after us and my mother died trying to stop him.I don't know how the attack happened at home because I got shot in the head that put me in a coma for a week...and all my sisters are speechless because they are really traumatized by what they see “ Tazuya explained
“ M-forgive me..because I just found out about it “ replied Karin who felt guilty because she did not know anything about the incident that happened to the Iga family
“ Uh ? Calm~ ja-don't worry i-it's not your fault anyway ! But.I'm happy that you asked.it's proof that you still care about your former little friend...we just lack communication because it is too far from each other “ explained Tazuya with his calm tone
Hearing Tazuya's reply made Karin can only be silent while watching Tazuya with her mother's expression. The two of them suddenly fell silent for a moment. Karin thought for a while and remembered Tazuya's words about Jubei and Ryuga, Karin then shifted the topic by daring herself to ask about the person she was appraising or if Tazuya had someone she was judging
“ Ummm...Tazu-chii ! “
“ Hm ? “
“ About your friends named Ryuga and Jubei it..What does it prove that childhood friends can also be a couple in the future ? “ Ask Karin
“ A-eh ?! W-why did you suddenly take the place of this topic ?! “ Tazuya replied by asking while astonished
“ Yaaaa just want to know kok~ anyway there is here the term “destiny red” thread that can determine the true partner in the future...I wonder if they both also have it~ “ Obviously Karin while facing the ceiling of the Mall
“ Hoooo so you believe in that ? “
“ Tidaaaaaaaaaak ! I was just curious !!! “
“ Naaaah~ about Ryuga and Jubei..they can not be called “small friend” because they have met since class 1 SMP loh~ “ Reply Tazuya
“ Still the same ! They’kan when it turns around 12-13 years.so still minor”.
“ No ! It's different ! “ Tazuya answered with a taut tone
“ Hmmmmmm...if you already feel pubescent...Do you have someone you assess ?! “ Ask Karin
“ HAAAAA ?! “
“ Hey I'm just curious if you have someone you're appraising ! What is it-“
“ None ! “ Cut Tazuya by giving a very short answer
“ You're not kidding ‘kan ? “
“ Yes ! I'm serious ! For a while I haven't been able to have a crush or think about romance ! Eeeeeennngg~ but that doesn't mean I actually like guys so yaaa don't get me wrong loooh ! Alsoaa...I am not ready to have a girlfriend at this time.I want to focus so that I can get a scholarship to continue my famous university studies “ explained Tazuya.
Karin becomes relieved when she hears Tazuya's explanation of why she hasn't thought about romance. Before they return to Jubei and Lindsey, Karin hopes that Tazuya will have the right partner in the future who can understand it
“ Aaaaah~ so yaa “ Reply Karin with a smile
“ Um ? “
“ If it's not time you have a girlfriend, I can only hope that one day you get the best partner for you.someone who can understand each other ! I hope you're not mistaken ! “ Said Karin who slowly came to approach him and whispered in Tazuya's ear before he kissed his right cheek which of course made Tazuya very surprised
“ Ah ! Karin..kau..” Tazuya asked as he held his right cheek
“ Oh no ! I forgot we still have time for my college assignment interview ! Come on Tazu-chii.we have to go back or not Lindsey will leave me ! “ Karin said frantically as she pulled Tazuya's arm to bring him back to the Meat N’Cheese cafe
“Uwaaaaaaaa ! Slowly ! “
Karin and Tazuya return to Meat N’Cheese and are immediately greeted by Lindsey who asks them where they go. But Karin says it's none of her business and diverts Lindsey's curiosity by asking about her interview with Jubei
“ Hey ! You two go where sa-“
“ You guys are done ?! So you guys get ready for the mulan ?! “ Ask Karin with her half-panic tone
“ Ummm of course not ! I have not finished yet and even if it is already yesah I will not leave you because it is in accordance with your promise “ explained Lindsey
“ Oh ! Okay ! Nice~ Ayo Tazu-chii.we just go yes “.
“ Yaaa “
“ Tazuya ? Where have you been ? “ Byjubei
“ Later I will obviously come home “ Tazuya replied
Karin continues her interview assignment with Tazuya. While recording the results of the interview, Karin slowly watches Tazuya while thinking who the woman that Tazuya is taxing and also he thinks about whether Tazuya actually has a crush on him or not
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The clock is at 7:30 p.m. After a fun interview and story at Meat N’Cheese, Karin and Lindsey finally finished completing an interview for their college assignment. Before returning home, Karin offers Tazuya and Jubei to be escorted by her car. But Tazuya refused because they wanted to go to the Amai Bakery which is located not far from the Mall before they returned to the dormitory
“ Alright~ thank you for your willingness to be interviewed by us~ do you want me to take you to the dormitory ? “ Tawar Karin
“ Umm. Jubei wants to take me to Amai Bakery which is not far from here.you just go home first “ Tazuya refused with a smooth and relaxed tone.
“ Okeee~ then we go first ya~ “
“ Yaa~ hope you guys got a perfect score ! “
When Karin and Lindsey left the car park, Tazuya and Jubei walked out of the Mall and told him what he and Karin were talking about at the Mall
“ You and Karin-chan seem to be close to each other huh ? “ Jubei said as he walked towards Amai Bakery
“ First...but now I doubt if we can get as close as that time “ explained Tazuya with his neutral tone
“ Hoooo...Hmmmm..so Karin-chan why did you go somewhere a little far from the cafe ? “ Tanya Jubei with her curious tone
“ Naaaah..we only tell you about ordinary topics because he misses me so much and wants to remember our childhood “ Tazuya explained in the same tone as before
“ Ummmm...Jubei ! Can I ask you something “
“ Yaa~ about what ? “
“ Do you think..what is an impossible thing..if there is a childhood friend who eventually becomes our life partner ? “ Tanya Tazuya with her casual tone
“ Childhood friends who are our life partners ? Hmmmm..if I think it depends on them and ourselves~ but if we do not feel anything from them from the romantic side...do not need to be forced~ because the matter of the soul mate is very mysterious and it cannot be predicted “ Jubei explained
“ Before meeting with us...Ryuga and Vlada..do you also have childhood friends ? “ Ask Tazuya
“ Of course~ Small time all my boys friends and I never made friends with girl friends before meeting Vlada-chan~ We always hunt and play together in the forest~ but none of them which I have estimated until now “ Jubei explained while remembering his childhood friend and some of his most beautiful moments in the forest
“ You sure ? “ Tazuya asked with a grin
“ Yaaaaaa~ just like me with you...Inuya and Ataru-kun.but strangely...Ryuga who according to have a sensation that is quite different among other guys~ “ Obviously Jubei who is still doubtful and does not understand her who has a crush with Ryuga Mangetsu
“ That sign you have started puber~ “
“ Time anyway ?! “
“ May ? “
“ Ummmmmmm...actually what makes you ask about it ? Does that have anything to do with what Karin-chan said just now ? “ Jubei asked with curiosity
“ Ah ! Anuuuu..yaaa..” Tazuya replied with a tone of doubt
Tazuya explained that heard from Karin's words, he suspected that Karin had liked him all along. Jubei was surprised to hear that and Tazuya quickly thought that it was not because of his big taste but rather he did not know what to accept or reject Karin's love
“ Haaaaah ? Pantesaaaaaaan why it looks suspicious once~ turns out Karin-chan actually likes you~ “ Gurau Jubei who was shocked by Tazuya's words
“ J-j-j-don't get it wrong ! I said like it's not her same taste huh ! That's because..if he really likes me...do I have to reject him ? or accept it ? I doubt it because I don't want to hurt her heart “ Tazuya explained with his tone of doubt mixed with anxiety
“ Hmmm...your own how do you feel Tazuya ? “
“ Honestly..I have no sense whatsoever with him that is more than a friend.I try to like and understand him.if I understand his feelings...but I still do not feel anything romantic from him “ Tazuya explained in his tone of concern while rubbing his back head
“ Yaaa..indeed it is rather difficult yes to talk about it.let alone because he is your childhood friend “ Jubei said who can understand Tazuya's concerns.
“ Hmmm..”
“ But...what did you say to Karin about your feelings for her ? Did you reject him in front of him ?! “ Ask Jubei in a slightly firm tone
“ No ! I-I mean.not ! He immediately asked me if I had someone I was appraising and I answered him no one yet.and explained the reason why I wasn't ready to date ! “ Obviously Tazuya who tried to remember his conversation with Karin at the Mall some time ago
“ Hoooo~ So you cut the question by directly explaining why haven't you thought about romance yet ? “
“ More or less like that.but thank God he can understand it.maybe~ “ said Tazuya who still hesitates his words.
“ Do you have any other reasons ? “
“ I'm just not ready yet.and Haku is not the reason why I have doubts about Karin...Haku is a cool and polite girl, but I haven't felt anything romantic about her either.and she has absolutely nothing to do with this ! “ Tazuya is clear about his feelings with Haku Akashinya at this point
“ Then ? “
“ Sandy ! Yes Sandy ! I can see Sandy definitely likes her or maybe they're actually already dating ! That's why that stupid bule for no apparent reason so hate being frantic with me ! Only a fool hates someone for being blind jealous ! “ Clear Tazuya with his regret about Sandy Miller
“ Uuumm~ okeeee I understand and can be understood ! I am also..same as you.I am also not ready to do it. That's why I will not rush “ Jubei said.
“...”
“ Oh yes..if you still do not feel something romantic from Karin-chan and she again asked about your feelings..please reject it with a word that does not hurt her.~ okay ? “ Jubei advises Tazuya while approaching and embracing him
“ Ummm...I-iya.thank you for your advice Jubei “ replied Tazuya who still uses his tone of doubt
“ Yaaaaaaaaaay~ then let's hurry to hunt to Amai Bakery before you leave~” Invite Jubei with his spirit tone while pulling Tazuya's hand
“Uwaaaaaaaaa Hey slow down !!! “
Meanwhile, from the car looks Karin is still thinking about Tazuya's words about the reason why he is not ready to date or accept his feelings while asking if Tazuya would accept it or not to Lindsey who sits next to him
“ Hey ! Don't daydream while driving ! Do you want to cover all hospital medical expenses, huh ?! “ Scream Lindsey while patting Karin's thigh
“ Ah ! Sorry ! “
“ Are you thinking about your little friend ? “ Asked Lindsey with a fairly high curiosity
“ Yaaaa~ I think about all his words about he is not ready to have a girlfriend yet ! Do you think she's really unprepared for thinking about her future..or maybe she doesn't actually like me..or maybe she thinks that Sandy is my boyfriend ?!” Thought Karin
“ Can be yaaa..three-thirds “.
“ Heei ! That doesn't help at all ! Elementary ! “ Groused Karin
“ Sorry~ I am not a person who can read the minds of others...but if I think - BE CAREFUL !!!! “
“ AAAAH ! “
(CCIIIITT ! BRAAAK ! )
“ UAAAAH ! “
Lindsey and Karin suddenly see Rough Polly and SISTER blocking their way which makes Karin frantically turn her car which makes the car hit by a bus stop on the side of the road. The sound of Karin's car collision suddenly sounded by Jubei who had a strong enough sense of hearing that made the blue-haired girl invite Tazuya to see the origin of the sound
“ Ah ! “
“ What's up ?! “
“ I heard there was a car crash ! “ Obviously Jubei with his panic tone
“ What ?! Where ?! “ Tazuya asked who was shocked by Jubei's reply
“ Not far from here ! Go ! “ Said Jubei who went directly to the source of the sound he heard
“ AH ! WAIT JUBEI ! “ Tazuya finally follows Jubei
Fortunately Karin and Lindsey did not suffer serious injuries even though Karin's car suffered minor damage to the front of the car. When she wanted to check her car and ask who they had just seen, SISTER suddenly came from behind them and pulled Lindsey's hair while holding her back
" Wall...How's the car ? " Task Lindsey to Karin who checks the condition of her car
“ The front is badly damaged! Addduuuh ! Who the hell is ta-“
“ Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ! “ Shouted Lindsey being held hostage by SISTER
“ Ah ! Lindsey ! “ Karin panics when she sees SISTER pulling her classmate's hair and holding him up with a laser gun
“ Wah waaaah SISTER ! I told you not to be too rude ! Dasaaar ! “ Rough Polly grouse coming from behind Karin
“ You ! Wh-who are you ?! “ Karin asks who started to get scared when she saw the arrival of Rough Polly
“ Sorry to bother you and make you panic ! But we came here because we wanted to know something from you ! “ Clear Rough Polly
“ What the fuck are you ?! If you don't say your name and what your purpose is.I'll yell.and call poly-“ Karin threatens Rough Polly with a feeling of fear that makes Rough Polly immediately hold her hand.
(GREB )
“ Ah ! “ Karin stub
“ Sssssssssssssst ! Don't be so hard ! Ehehe..no good as a beautiful girl to scream in a quiet place like this ! Don't be afraid ! I will guarantee your safety.on condition that you have to cooperate with us so that we ! “ Threatens Rough Polly which makes Karin even more frightened when she glances at Lindsey who is still being held by SISTER
“Kkkhhh! Kaaauu ! HAAAH ! “ Karin tries to break away from Rough Polly by kicking her stomach
(TWOGH)
“ OUCH ! “
“ RECEIVE THIS ! “ Shouted Karin while throwing stones at SISTER which made Lindsey free from her grip
(BIG ! )
“ Kkkkh ! “
“ LINDSEY COME ON !!! “ Karin instantly pulls Lindsey's arm and tries to run away from Rough Polly's pursuit
“ You think you can run away from us ! “ Shouted Rough Polly to the two of them
“ Ah ! “ Karin and Lindsey surprised by Swift Polly's arrival
“ HYAAAAH ! “
(CHAAAAAAAASSSH)
“ Uwaaaaaaaaaaa “
Swift Polly suddenly came in front of them and directly attacked Karin and Lindsey with her electric baton which made the two students unconscious because of the electric shock
“ Nice my sister ! Our main target was successfully obtained ! “ Praise Rough Polly as she approaches Karin and Lindsey's sprawled body on the side of the road
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