Dream

Notice:- Edited on November 10th 2023.

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Waking up early next morning, we are informed that we are to move our belongings to a new apartment rather than go to the new school - which makes sense, because we would first have to settle in somewhere closer due to the increased distance.

Ayumi and I collect whatever there is and place them all inside labelled boxes. Then, we leave the rest to a certain company that specializes in relocation (apparently, the school did it for us), we head to the location sent to my phone.

Once we arrive there, I am dumbstruck by the sheer size of an enormous building and the way it's been built. It looks like USA's pentagon, but if it was a square (okay, that sounded better in my head). We pass by two security guards at the front gate and get into one of the two elevators. Upon reaching the designated floor, we make our way to the door number I was told was ours - S65. (In the message, it was explained that S stands for student-designated. Makes me wonder what else is there.)

Ayumi wastes no time as she blitzes inside and hops around around while excitedly while exclaiming about how big and nice the place is. It doesn't take long before the relocation company's employees reach us, bringing with them all the labelled boxes.

Ayumi approaches one of them and offers, "Let me help you even if there isn't much I can help you with!"

The worker appears to be visibly sweating before looking over at me, his eyes seeking assistance. I let out a sigh and say say with a smile, "You can't do that Ayumi."

"Why? Won't it be better if I help them?" she asks, puzzled.

I rack my brain for an answer, and manage to come up with one, "It's their job to move the boxes. If you help them, you will be taking away their job."

Ayumi suddenly has a look of enlightenment as her face beams up. She then proceeds to lift her arms up and exclaims, "Ayu didn't think of it like that!"

I pat her head with a slight shake of my head lightly before moving inside to check out our new home.

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A couple of hours have passed and we're finally done relocating. Obviously, most of the time was taken up by arranging the moved stuff and cleaning up the place. Nao and the weirdo volunteered to help us, which we gratefully accepted. For some reason, the weirdo wore a pink apron while working. It did suit him; I'll give him that much credit.

After taking a look around the neatly settled living room, I make my way over to Ayumi's room, only to come to a halt upon hearing some noises from inside. I look and see Nao sitting in front of Ayumi as she asks, "Would you like to see a magic trick?"

To which Ayumi fervently responds, "Oh! That's something I want to see!"

The next moment, I notice Ayumi freaking out over nothing, and see Nao move behind Ayumi before lightly poking her back. Ayumi flinches and turns around, before freaking out upon realizing it's Nao.

I suppose this is what glasses weirdo meant when he said it looks like nothing to bystanders. Such an imperfection in her ability...

"Wow! That's even more amazing than the people on TV!" Ayumi exclaims with stars in her eyes.

"That's very amazing indeed." I say as I enter the room, grabbing their attention. The glasses weirdo shortly appears after me and announces that they must leave.

"Oh... but I wanted to eat dinner with you..." says Ayumi in a sad tone.

"That's right, why don't you stay over for dinner, Tomori?" I ask her.

"I would like to, but you don't have enough food for 4 people, as if you've just moved here, right?" she replies.

"But there are only three of us?" I ask, feigning confusion.

"Hey! Don't forget about me!" exclaims glasses.

"Whoops. Forgot you existed. Sorry man, my bad."

I turn to face him, only to spot veins bulging on his forehead as he tries to hold himself back from exploding in anger.

Heh. This is fun.

"I will head over to a nearby convenience store and buy some ingredients. It shouldn't take me long," I state.

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Why? Why is the weirdo following me? I was planning to take advantage of my absurd speed and stamina to get it done quickly...

"So, how is your new apartment? Do you find it to your liking?" the weirdo inquires.

"I've seen worse," I respond gruffly. (A blatant lie.)

"Hey man, why're you so salty towards me? What have I done to you, for you to act like this?", he asks.

"Oh nothing much," I respond sarcastically "it's just that I'm not used to a freak covered in cuts and bruises rushing towards me at breakneck speeds, grabbing me and dragging me with him to the sky."

Realizing that I have a good point, he just smiles like an idiot. Sigh. You know what? Forget it. Better get friendly with him sooner than later. Who knows; he might be a nice guy.

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Once we get back home, it's not long before we're sitting at the dining table with Omelette Rice in front of us with the TV now set up and playing some weird drama. The show ends and an idol show beings airing. My gaze focuses on a cute blonde teenage girl dancing and singing on the stage.

Suddenly, both Ayumi and the weirdo exclaim at the same time, "YUSARIN!!!"

Fuck! My ears! (Enhanced hearing sucks at times like these.) What are they even shouting for? I notice Nao pressing a palm against her forehead while slightly shaking her head out of exasperation. This goes on for the entire time the blonde teenager is on the screen. Both Ayumi and the weirdo hyping her up.

Once we're done eating, Nao and the weirdo bid as farewell before they take their leave.

Ayumi and I proceed with cleaning up the table and plates, before we lay down a futon and lie down beside each other. Ayumi then turns and looks at me with stars in her eyes as she asks, "Hey, Brother Yu! Our schools are right beside each other now, so we can go to school together right?"

Not letting her down, I lightly stroke her face as I reply with a gentle smile on my face, "Of course. I will even give you a piggyback ride to school if you want me to."

I notice her excitement grows as she envisions what it would be like for that to happen - I assume. Similar to last night, I pull her close to myself and kiss her goodnight, but this time on the cheek. Then, I close my eyes and clear my mind.