Synesthesia Petals
The Agility Before the War
“Koala, do you intend to become a member of the literature club?”
“No, until anytime will not.”
“Why?”
“Because .. This room is just my escape.”
“Huh .. face reality. Basic men suck, that's why you're not popular.”
“Wait a minute, it has nothing to do with it. And I don't care about that.”
“Then? What do you care about?”
“Try us to see. Probably ... an owl who laughs with both of his eyes closed.”
“Really useless.”
Literature club room with lighting in the form of sunlight entering the window. But the position of the two of us avoid the sun rays are quite stinging. We both sat next to each other.
“What are you reading?”
I asked him, Kazari did not respond to my question. He was instead immersed in the book he read and permeated all the meaning and feelings gushed on each sheet of the book.
“By the way Koala, do you like to read books?”
Kazari asked with a glance that still followed every letter in his reading book. I looked to the right side, looking at the serious face of reading a classic book of literature.
“Not really. I read books because I need them. The desire to read a book on me is quite minimal, after all only books I like to read.”
“Example? There must be.”
The question got me thinking about some of the titles of books I've liked lately. The first book tells of a woman who likes her classmates, but claps her hands. The second book tells the story of a woman whose love claps one hand against her class sister.
“The title of the first book is Love of Monochrome. The second book is Half Summer. Both books were written by a writer. But I prefer his first work.”
“You're good too. Both books have romantic genres. I can't believe that insensitive people like you read books like that.”
Damn, is he mocking me? Is that how bad the insensitive feeling I have?
“Don't get me wrong, I memorized a few words spoken by the heroine. For example, when the scene of the statement of feelings on the Love of Monochrome volume one hundred and sixty-nine pages. The words he used touched me, I never thought he would be rejected and ended up clapping one hand.”
When I discuss the topic of the first book. Screaming of Kazari's state, he immersed his face into the book he was reading. All I saw was that his cheeks were reddish and he somehow looked happy.
“La-then .. how do you feel about those two books?”
Kazari asked who was still hiding his face from behind the book despite facing towards me. In retrospect, my impression of the two books was quite simple. Only, why did Kazari ask that?
“Yah .. in my opinion .. it's a good book. There are some moments that make me want to encourage the main heroine. And I want to teach the protagonist who is stupid is not stupid, even though the person who cares about him is the main heroine. This work makes me cry.”
When I looked at Kazari's face again. I was really surprised not to play, suddenly he showed a look of shame mixed happy and happy. The soft cheeks that were blushing reddish, made me confused with the contents of Kazari's heart.
“Koala .. are you waiting for the continuation of the book?”
Kazari asked as he looked into my eyes. Because it was quite confusing, I answered it with a nod of my head while keeping my distance. After I answered, Kazari went back to reading the book he was holding but his cheeks blushed red with a sweet smile.
I really don't understand women's minds. After all, why would he ask something that he thought was not too concerned with him. Usually he was selfish, teasing me, and suddenly silent while showing a hard code that I did not understand at all.
“Then ... do you want to meet the author who wrote the book?”
“If I'm not interested, then I won't read the book. Inside me was the desire to meet the author of the book. It's just minimal information once, no meet and greet.” event
“If you meet him. What do you want to ask of him?”
The question got me interested in the topic discussed this time. If you meet the writer who wrote the story. Then most likely I would like to meet him even if one time.
“Maybe ask for his signature or shake hands. Isn't that normal at meet and greet.”
“Be-so yes ... ”
Kazari again lowered his head, rereading the book held by him. While I sat and stayed in this club room there was only one goal. Spending the first hour of rest, a simple wish from me.
“Koala, actually ... ”
*freek
“Panda! I'll borrow your physical book for a minute!”
Senke suddenly came with a gasping breath. I gave him permission and told him the location of my physics book. Senke thanked me, he closed the door to the club room and left immediately.
“Not so. But someday .... I'll tell you.”
His words made me wonder what he was talking about. But I will wait until he says what he wants to say to me. Until then, I was just a crumb in his life.
* * * * *
Break the second hour with the heat is quite stinging. Took a math assignment under the bench with a book I borrowed from Senke. With the rest of the time off, I copied the tasks that would be gathered today.
Because I will focus on doing important work. Any threats, attention, calls. It's all I'm going to ignore and focus on the goal that's in front of my eyes.
Like someone fighting in front of me. I'll keep copying the task until it's done. If there is a natural disaster, inevitably I have to stop because other people will also do the same as me.
With a quick movement, I copied the math assignment with a sinless face. I crossed out some numbers and formulas to look like thinking and deceiving the teacher. In this way, the graffiti will make the teacher think that I am doing it with all my body and soul.
When it is almost finished copying. The touch of someone's hand was felt on my right shoulder. The movement of my fingers stopped for a moment, turning to the right side slowly. He is Sakaguchi who wants to tell me something.
“Masbro, you're looking for the Principal.”
“School Head?”
I asked, Sakaguchi uses sign language like showing something behind him. Scroll towards the door that was in front of the classroom, there seemed to be no other way. After that, I handed over the copy duty to Sakaguchi.
“Please help Kukang. I go first.”
“Wait Masbro! You seriously handed it to me!?”
I left the class and handed over my math assignment to Sakaguchi.
* * * * * *
Walk under the reddish-orange sky. I was summoned by the Headmaster because there was only one problem. However, I solved the problem quickly.
The learning ended just like that, the streets were deserted with no one. I enjoyed the trip to my house on foot, counting as physical health. Even though my physique is good, exercise is needed so that the body condition remains healthy.
In the same place and at the same time. Suzurikawa extended her left hand towards the stray cat that was on the concrete wall. The stray cat bit Suzurikawa's finger, as if the flag of hostility had been raised.
I walked up to him, pulling his right arm at the risk of being beaten all out. As I predicted, Suzurikawa directly hit my stomach with her left hand. I took the punch with my left hand.
“Calm Senpai! Ak—”
Without me noticing, he managed to hit me right on my right cheek using his powerful right hand. Despite the pain, I still clasped his left hand so as not to escape from me. I looked into his eyes, braced my jaw and stringed words into sentences.
“I just want to get familiar with you!”
*buck
He managed to land a powerful straight punch, slowly losing my balance. Falling with the back of the body that hurts. I looked at Suzurikawa's face that looked worried about me.
The punch was great. As expected of a former Junior High level Judo player.
“Ka-you're not a-what!? Forgive me!”
Even though he was worried about me. He hesitated to touch my body with his hands. How else, Suzurikawa has a fear of men commonly called Androphobia. I told him to stay calm and say his name.
“Suzurikawa ... Sayuki's. Class 2-B.”
“Good. I want to get along with you. You can call me as you please.”
“E-ehk!? It's not like Amagase called you Koala. Te-but—”
“Those who call me by that nickname. They are the ones close to me. Because of that Suzurikawa Senpai, I want to get along with you. Well ... although the edges I will be beaten back.”
Showing my little smile even though the pain on my face was almost completely gone. Rise unaided, patting my dirty back uniform.
“Ka-then greetings know. Canary.”
“Nice name.”
I got a new nickname again. Canary is the name of one of the species of birds in the world.
Excited, I accidentally held her shoulder with my right hand. His face turned red again and began to take a step despite the confusion. Suzurikawa hit me in the stomach again, followed by a straight kick that knocked me off.
When I realized, he just left without apologizing. I let it go, after all, before he leaves. She looked happy with the small smile she had, only the first time I saw Suzurikawa smiling.
“Sialan .. so cute ... ”
To Be Continue ....