Ai To Shiawase's

Ch. 10: The piano

...Can you do it, Rey?...

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Long story short, the school bell has rung. I put all my school equipment back in. Books, pens, pencils, and other stationery I put in without exception. However, when I wanted to enter the book, I accidentally nudged the table to make the stationery that had been neatly arranged into a mess again. In fact, my pencil case also became damaged.

"Ai, what's wrong?" rey asked in shock after hearing the sound of the item falling.

"Ah there's nothing. I accidentally nudged the table to make my stationery fall," I explained as I picked up my stationery one by one.

Without being ordered, Rey squatted down and helped me pick up the stationery.

"E-eh Rey .. What are you doing?" I was surprised because he immediately crouched down and picked up my stationery.

"Help you" Rey replied briefly.

I held Rey's hand. "That's okay, Rey. I can do it myself" I said, intending to get Rey to stand up again. Because if our position is like this, there will be many people who are suspicious later. Surely the other students will make this gossip material. Hahh .. I don't want to add to your problems, Rey.

Instead of standing, Rey held my hand. "I told you before, didn't I? If you have a problem, just say it! I will always help you" Rey said, showing off her smile.

I looked at Rey with a smile. I am confused by my feelings. Am I happy or sad? Although a smile was painted on my lips, but this heart felt like it was telling me to cry immediately. 'Rey, you really stupefied me, ' I thought.

"Eh ...." Rey was surprised to see something. "It looks like your pen box is broken, Ai," he said, pointing to the pencil box I bought while I was still in SD.

Since my father's death, I've never bought anything again. Because mom always forbids me. He said we should live frugally. There is nothing I can do, yes .. I follow his orders.

I took the pencil contact. "It's okay .. Besides this pencil box should have been thrown away heheh .... In my bag there is a special room to put things, I'll just put it there," I said then stood up and took the stationery in Rey's hand gently. While Rey just looked at me with an indecipherable look.

Shortly after inserting the stationery, I turned around and looked at Rey. "Rey, let's pick a club! Because it's almost too late," I said to invite Rey to immediately go down to choose their respective clubs.

"Hm? Ah .. a-ayo ...!" Rey changed her position to stand up again.

Rey and I walked together out of class and then to the club's election venue. As we walked away from the class, a group of glamorous girls were monitoring us both. Yes ... They are none other than Reina and friends.

"Reina, look at that! They seem to get closer every day. It looks like you will lose to Ai" Shouko said, pointing at me and Rey, who are now walking together.

Leaning against the wall, Reina smiled, saying, "Haih. I'm Reina, if I want something, then I'll get it. Even though he had to do something unnatural hihi ...."

Rey and I are in the school hall. School students are seen crammed into each other to choose the desired club. I spread my eyes in all directions.

I see a lot of clubs here. There's a sports club, there's a dancing club. While looking around, suddenly there was the sound of a girl talking on the mic. My attention was immediately diverted to the source of the sound.

Apparently, it was the voice of one of the schoolgirls who was explaining the sundries about the singing club. I ran to get close to him.

"All students and students of TOKYO High School, yes! If you have a talent for singing, then do not miss the opportunity to enter the singing club," he said while reading a sheet of paper like a rectangular card. "Here you are free to sing any song you like. We will always encourage you to become a singer or even a famous musician. So, what else are you waiting for? Come on sign up soon!" he continued to invite students who have singing talent to enter the club.

However, having no singing talent, I walked away from this club and went around again to find a club that suited me. While searching for another club, this time I heard someone's voice from a direction not far from where I was standing right now. I walked over to see what the club was.

"Hello friends! Maybe you think that living in Japan is easy. Everything is enough. But there are still a lot of people out there in need. We cannot remain silent when we see our brothers in distress. Therefore, let's join together in the volunteer club! We will work hand in hand to help each other to live happily" explained the 19-year-old girl.

I'm actually very interested in this club. However, volunteering should be on standby at all times. You can spend your time or even stay overnight. It's all I can't do for one reason, mom. He never allowed me to leave homework. Huhc ....

I walked away from the club as well. Emm ... did I just ask Rey, huh? I turned to the right, intending to ask what club Rey would choose.

When I turned my head, I realized Rey wasn't there. I also panicked instantly. Now I was walking alone amidst this crowd of students. I'm rattled. Where am I supposed to go?

At the same time, I heard the noise of the crowd on the main stage. There is where the teachers explain about the clubs in this school. Yeah ... kind of a talkshow like that. However, now only the piano and one bench are visible on the stage.

Shortly afterwards, a girl's voice came. "We welcome the piano performance from Tachibana Rey, 1-F grade student!" the girl shouted as she spread out one hand to point at the person who was about to play the piano.

Eeeehh .. wait a minute. Whose name was he mentioning? R-REY?! I was shocked to realize that the girl was calling Rey's name.

Shortly after, someone walked up to the stage. All eyes were on him, including me. Sure enough, he's Rey.

"VIVH ... SO HANDSOME!" shouted the students who were standing in front of the stage. They seem to be fascinated with it. This time Rey's hair looks a little different. Even though he still wears a school uniform. However, I felt that he was getting more handsome when his hair was styled like that.

"Hello all! I'm Tachibana Rey, the representative of the music club. Today, I want to play a song with a piano version. Hope you like it!" rey said with a friendly smile as usual. The cheeks of the female disciples' faces instantly turned red.

"Alright, Rey. Go to the piano and start playing. We're all looking forward to your performance!" said the girl.

Rey nodded and walked towards the shiny black piano. He then pulled out his chair and secured his sitting position. Rey closed her eyes and sighed. It seemed like he wanted to calm himself down so as not to be groggy.