My Good - Looking Neighbor

Ch 13: Ask for a Date

A day after learning the shocking facts from her grandfather, Ryuuji is currently in the campus cafeteria. And alone. He was opening his laptop, working on tasks and orders from clients. Ryuuji looked to be working normally just that his face looked a little dazed.

'Do you have a boyfriend?'

What his grandfather said yesterday was still ringing in his head. But not every time. Only when Ryuuji is not busy or alone. This time he remembered again because the task and work was not too heavy because it had a long deadline. Well, it's still a day. And also this man was quite fond of his neighbor, Chizuru. He would be shocked after knowing that fact.

Even yesterday after coming home from the hospital, he did not ask the truth of the news that his grandfather gave to Chizuru. Yesterday they met. It was just that Ryuuji was still speaking normally and slightly avoided it. It is a natural reaction of a man if the woman he likes has a partner.

'You don't want me to have to ask the guy directly.'

Of course you should ask him, son. Don't be like the romcom anime protagonist who will just avoid it without any effort to ask. Communication is important.

"Paying!"

Right after Ryuuji arranged and arranged what he had in mind, the voice of a girl was heard. His voice was soft and slight, blanketing.

Ryuuji raised his head. What he saw was a short blonde beauty with a petite body but looking mature. It is undeniable that all the characteristics she has indicate that she is a beautiful and charming girl. Ryuuji thought for a moment, his face looking familiar.

"Mommy?"

In a split second the girl was aghast as she was immediately called by her first name. However Ryuuji did so out of reflex after remembering his name.

"Mommy Nanami? Am I right?"

And sure enough, he immediately corrected it to a full name because Ryuuji did not want any misunderstandings. After all they had only met once, count now and it will be the second time.

"Yes right, Senpai. Didn't expect you'd remember me after you last met a few weeks ago."

That girl, Mami was still standing in front of Ryuuji. He's a little slouching. Due to wearing a rather loose t-shirt, anyone sitting in front of him could see a bit of his side, anyone including Ryuuji. Ryuuji was not a very holy person so he could always avoid the sight. But still he felt uncomfortable and just dropped his gaze for less than a second and immediately glanced towards Mami's face.

"I have a good memory. Please sit down."

The obvious answer. After that answer fell, Mami immediately sat in front of him. To the right of Ryuuji. Because right in front of Ryuuji is a laptop.

They were silent for a moment, Ryuuji was busy with his laptop, and Mami sat tidying herself up and drinking the milk box she had bought.

"Was busy doing chores, Senpai?"

Ryuuji stop. His gaze changed, looking at Mami.

"Yes that's it. Just a task with a long deadline."

Again a classic answer is given.

"So what's up, Nanami?"

Ryuuji asked while closing his laptop.

"Emm, there's nothing, Senpai. I just wanted to say hello. It just so happens that you're alone, am I bothering you?"

Awkward expression. It could be seen, he might feel somewhat guilty by suddenly coming and greeting, interrupting Ryuuji's own busyness and time.

"Look easy. You could say I'm free now."

Mami smiled sweetly at Ryuuji's response. He stroked his chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Good, Senpai. By the way how are you, Senpai?"

"Well, you can see for yourself, good enough for today."

"For today?"

"Well, there are always problems in everyday life, right? Forget it, how are you doing yourself?"

"Pretty good for today."

Ryuuji raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly.

"For today?"

"Actually, I just broke up with my boyfriend a few days ago."

"Oh, you're okay, right? Is it okay to talk to someone you've met twice?"

Mami smiled and dropped her upper body onto the table gently. Her movements look very feminine. He then looked at Ryuuji gently.

"No problem. I know you, even though I only met you twice. I think we can also talk quite familiar when we first met at the cafe, but I don't know what you think, Senpai. And also, I just want to put some burden on my heart."

Pretty reasonable. At least Mami does not think too much about her breakup with her boyfriend so it will drag on. Ryuuji smiled.

"So how? You okay?"

Mami stared for a moment Ryuuji's eyes and closed his eyes with a smile.

"You can see for yourself, Senpai. I'm doing fine. The past is the past."

"Goodoo. By the way, when you came home from the cafe, you came home that night. No problem, right?"

"Pure. There's no problem whatsoever. The three of us always avoid deserted places."

"Is that so? Good then. My worries are down."

Ryuuji's mouth is sometimes hard to brake. Sometimes he does not know whether his words will affect or not to his interlocutors. Just an example of a girl who might be innocent in front of him. She seemed to like the word 'worried' from Ryuuji.

And for some reason after that their chatter flowed like water. It almost touched the private realm but Ryuuji immediately turned it off.

***clinic***

Ryuuji's mobile chat notification reads. Of course he checked it. The message that comes in is a group message.

[DOGHIT]

Keiji: @Shinjo Ryuuji - Where are you guys?

Ryuuji: In the canteen. What was?

Keiji: Yeah, I can tell that.

Scans (IMG0882.jpg)

Ryuuji could see a preview of himself sitting alone with a blonde girl. He could get straight from which direction Keiji was photographing him. When he looks...

"So, Senpai? Is your schedule empty tomorrow?"

Being too focused on his friend, his tongue slipped.

"really?"

Ryuuji was about to say no but he already spoke yes. He stared at the little girl in front of him. I don't know why he looks happy. Ryuuji just let out a small sigh and smiled.

"Yes right."

Well, Ryuuji's empty tomorrow anyway. And tomorrow is Saturday, campus is off.

"Then can I ask for help tomorrow?"

"Hmm, okay."

"I'd actually like to upgrade my laptop. No, I want to buy a new laptop. My laptop has been in use for a long time, and lately its performance has declined. Can I ask Senpai to take me and pick me a laptop? I don't understand things like that."

"Hmmmm, what's your budget Nanami?"

"About **** Yen."

"Want to buy a new laptop or a second hand?"

"I want to buy new."

Ryuuji was silent for a moment and thought. He saw the other person in front of him.

"Hmm, okay. I'll take you tomorrow."

"Yey, thank you, Senpai!!"

Mami jumped up cheerfully and suddenly immediately held Ryuuji's hand. Ryuuji who had never had such an experience with women just fell silent and stared at the hand Mami was holding. Then he looked back at Mami with an astonished expression, and he cleared his throat.

"Ahem."

Instantly, Mami returns to her world and takes off her grasp.

"Ah, I'm sorry Senpai! I'm too happy. I have been using the laptop for a long time and have had to endure its slow performance. Again, forgive me!"

Mom apologized and bowed deeply enough. That position attracted a lot of attention. Indeed, he did not speak loudly, but the bent position alone had attracted attention. Moreover, Mami is quite popular on campus. Ryuuji glanced at his surroundings with a somewhat intimidating look. After the people who were staring at him averted his gaze, Ryuuji sighed.

'Is he that happy just because he bought a new laptop? Well, I'm also happy if I can upgrade my equipment.'

"It's okay Nanami. No need to apologize. Sit back, you're quite the attention now."

Mami then regained her senses and turned her head in all directions, and what Ryuuji said was true. There were a few eyes that saw them. Although there were also those who had already not noticed due to Ryuuji's earlier gaze.

"Ah yes, I'm sorry."

Mommy then sits down, tidying up her clothes and hair.

"Not to think about. So when's beso-"

"Of course, Ryuuji!"

Ryuuji's head immediately turned to the right, the direction the voice called out to him.

"Keiji."

"Wassup bro?"

Keiji stretched out his fist, and Ryuuji replied with the fist salute they used to do with Yoshio.

"Yes, you can see for yourself, talking to our Kouhai."

"Oh who is this? Nanami-chan, how are you?"

Ryuuji only looked at Keiji who was sitting down and had a close-knit chat, as usual. In his head, Ryuuji thought 'You already know he's here from earlier'. Ryuuji just sighed.

"A, Hisoka-senpai. Pretty good and healthy, how about you, Senpai?"

Keiji was a bit stunned.

"Ohhhh, you still remember me. I'm hyper healthy and excited today."

Before Mami responds, Keiji punches Ryuuji's peaceful right hand drinking his ice cappuccino.

"Oi, Ryuuji, listen to her, Nanami-chan still remembers me."

Ryuuji just looked at her, then looked at the stunned Mami with Keiji's attitude. Mommy laughed a little.

"Of course I remember you. Who does not know the core members of our famous and powerful college basketball team? You're actually quite popular Hisoka-senpai."

Keiji's eyebrows shot up. And slowly his sly smile was seen.

"Hehe. Oiii, did you hear that Ryuuji? I'm quite famous now, ahahaha."

"Yes, congratulations!"

Ryuuji responded with a tone full of boredom while smiling blankly. Mami who saw the interaction of these two friends inevitably smiled, their interaction was strange but funny.

Mami then checked her phone and stood up.

"Ah, sorry I have to go now. And Shinjo-senpai, tomorrow at 10 at the first cafe we meet, is that okay?"

"alright. Be careful on the road!"

"Then, I'll see you tomorrow, Shinjo-senpai. I say hi Hisoka-senpai!"

Mami smiled sweetly towards the two of them and waved her hand. Actually just to Ryuuji. And Keiji knew that. Keiji who was sitting to the right of Ryuuji just glanced between the two and waved his hand. So did Ryuuji, smiling and waving.

After Mami fully exited the campus cafeteria, Keiji's expression turned into an empty expression. Just quietly look at the canteen exit without taking his eyes off.

"Ei bro? What does this mean?"

Ryuuji glanced at Keiji and relaxed his body.

"nothing. Just drove him to buy a new laptop."

"Huh???" Keiji Response.

"Huh?"