Ai To Shiawase's

Ch. 36: Birthday Party Plans

...There are times when we feel comfortable because of love, there are also times when we are uncomfortable....

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The next morning, I went back to school as usual. Now, I'm sitting on my bench reading a book. Yes, I'm reading a romantic novel. I did this on purpose because I wanted to know how the female protagonist would react when she gets romantic things from the male protagonist. You know, lately, Rey's been getting closer to me for some reason. And I thought I was easily carried away. My cheeks are always flushed when Rey is close to me. Like ... things happened last night.

Arghh .. Why do I even remember what happened last night? Ai Awareness!

I smacked my cheek and then drowned my face behind the book I was reading. However, suddenly, I sensed that someone was coming and approaching me. Out of curiosity, I saw who was in front of me.

"Ohaiou, Ai!" greet a teenage boy with a big smile on his face.

"Heeee! .. ah, it's you, Rey. Huft ... just surprise." I, who initially gasped, sat back down after learning that the man was Rey. Huft ... I just said something about her, uh she's coming.

Rey took action as usual. He sat on the bench in front of me every morning. I don't know what makes Han–si the owner of the bench, allowing Rey to use the stool. Heh .. that's it.

I decided to go back to reading the book and ignore him. Every time I see his face, I will remember what happened last night. When I remember it, my cheeks will turn red again. Huft ....

"Hey, Ai!" Rey called my name.

"Hm?" However, I responded without seeing him.

"Eemm ... What are you reading?" ask Rey.

"Aa-ahh, I'm reading a novel. I-that, fantasy novel," I said. I did answer him well, but the situation behind the book was very different.

After I said that, suddenly there were no signs of human voices anymore. The atmosphere between us suddenly turned silent. What happened to Rey? Those are the words that come to my mind right now.

I want to check the situation behind the novel. But, on the one hand, I don't want to look him in the face. But on the other hand, I was curious. Arghh .. why is this choice so difficult.

"All right!" With conviction and determination, I peeked out from behind the book. Don't get carried away, don't get carried away, don't get carried away, please, be mediocre. Now, I'm changing my mind.

My head shifted, along with my body. From behind the book, I saw Rey reading a book as well. Wait, it's ... same novel?

"Ekhem .. so, Ai. You've read this novel to what chapter?" rey asked while marking a page of the novel.

"Lho, Rey? Why do you have this novel, too?" many confusions.

Rey smiled at me, but her smile was different. I can't write it in words. "Of course, the novel 'Nanairo Shymphony' is a novel that is currently in trend. Almost every Japanese teenager has at least one series of these novels" Rey said.

It is true that 'Nanairo Shymphony' is a novel that is currently in trend. In addition to the good story, the cast in this novel also impressed like a Japanese school teenager in general. If asked who your favorite character is, then I will answer, 'Risa Hanazawa'. He is the main character. The reason I like this character is, because his life story is very similar to my life story.

"But, I wonder, how could this novel be so similar to your life story. But, the difference is, here he pairs up with a violinist and not a pianist. Huft ... Hopefully, I have a lover like Risa, yes. Although his life was ruined, but he was still excited" Rey continued, looking at me.

"Aa-ah .. Yes yes." I just nodded my head twice, because I didn't know what he was saying.

I smile. "Ahaha .. It's okay, Rey. I'm doing fine. After all, yesterday's events were very warming," I said trying to make Rey feel no more guilt.

"Eeem .. Do you forgive me? S-so, can I do that one more time?" ask Rey.

I nodded my head again. "Yes," I responded. However, at the same time, my brain understood completely about every word Rey said. "Ee-eh .. I mean no. No no." I changed my answer at that moment. Damn, my brain is late in digesting sentences.

"Hee .. come on. You said that yesterday's events were warming. So ... shall we repeat again?" Rey made an offer.

I shook my head. "No! Nah! Nah! Rey, don't act like that. If you repeat this habit, no girl will ever want to get close to you!" my word. I warned Rey not to repeat that.

"Yes yes. I was just kidding hehe .. oh yeah, two more weeks my sister's going to be on her birthday. Yes, the Hikari I told you about yesterday. He'll be on his 28th birthday. So, I was hoping, you could come, huh? Don't forget to take Miku too. I want to see Hikari's reaction when she meets a boy her age" Rey said, inviting me to her sister's birthday party.

"Eem. What age is your sister, Rey?" my many.

"Yes, he is five years old now. When he's on his birthday, it means he's six." Rey explained to me while occasionally thinking

"Ah, okay. I will try to come and bring Miku. I can't wait to meet Hikari. Hearing from her name alone, she must be beautiful and cute. I'm not impatient."

"Haha ... she is beautiful and cute like you and Miku" said Rey. Hmm .. He did it again.

"Re-Rey!" Shit, my cheeks are red again. If only there was a school that taught me how to withstand the seduction of a handsome man, then I would have signed up happily.

While we were busy chatting, suddenly someone walked into the classroom shouting, "MAM MAI IS COMING!" Hori screamed, telling her that Bu Mai was on her way here.

"Aah .. It's school admission hours, yes. All right then, Ai. Later on at rest, we'll continue chatting." Rey smiled then walked towards her seat bench which was located beside me.

Taps! Taps! Taps!

Ma Mai went into the classroom. As usual, this beautiful and friendly teacher was wearing her beloved sunglasses.

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Ai: "Hello friends, since this is Ramadan, so, we will try to be present every day and accompany your reckless times."

Rey : "Yep! We will try to be present between 16.00 - 17.30 WIB."

Ai: "Don't forget to leave likes, comments, and votes if you like, huh?"

Rey & Ai: "Arigatou Gozaimashita, Minna!"