My Girlfriend and the Awakening VI

Kindergarten.

"Mouu, why is this so hard? What is 4 added to 6, Tadashi-kun?"

It has been a week since we started going to school, this place was the kindergarten near our neighborhood.

Suzune. It seems that she still was not used on going to school and is having trouble with her studies.

"It's 10, right? You better stop pouting with that cutesy face of yours. It may work on me, but that doesn't work on your problems."

I pinched her nose while giving her the answer, the two of us are seated right beside each other.

On the first day, we were supposedly not going to be sharing a table since our last names are different. But this silly girl just kept crying, saying that she wants to be with me, leaving the teacher with no choice.

I admit that Suzune was not the only one who wanted to seat together, I wanted it too. So I was happy with the outcome.

"Tadashi-kun, my nose..."

Suzune complained and I took back my hand.

"You need to study hard, smart girls are praised."

"I don't believe you, you're just saying that to make me study."

"Really, it's the truth. I like smart girls."

"...Mouu, this is cheating."

Haha, pouting again. But what can I do? This is the only way for you to listen. I noticed this just recently, and I wanted to test it.

"Then what are you gonna do?"

"I will study, and become a smart girl."

"It's fine, I'm just joking. You don't need to study if you don't want to, no one is forcing you."

"Really? But you are so smart, I don't want to be left behind."

"No one is leaving you, how about I start teaching you from now on?"

Honestly, I'm not smart like how she describes me to be. It's just average.

"I'd love that! This way, we can spend more time."

"Yeah. Now, hurry up and finish the other questions. Art class will be next, it's your favorite subject."

"Ughh, I still have to answer. You didn't teach me yet..."

Don't look at me with those teary eyes. Haaah, she better answer it herself next time. I moved my paper to her side and let her copy.

"Here, copy it fast. I'll keep a look out for you."

"Hehe, okay. Don't let the teacher find out."

Suzune hurriedly copied my papers, since it's only numbers it was easy to copy. Both us still didn't properly learn how to write words as of yet.

...

The teacher standing at the podium actually noticed the twos antics. She didn't expect that both of them are still so young yet they already know how to cheat.

'What naughty students.' The teacher shook her head, looked at the boy. She decided to let it go and just teach them that cheating is bad next time.

...

"Okay, everyone. It's time for art class."

Suzune quickly cheered after hearing the teacher's announcement. She really loves drawing things, huh? I don't know if she has a talent for it.

"Today, we will be drawing family as a topic. Get your pencil and art materials ready."

Art, huh...

I took out my art materials from my backpack, also same for Suzune.

"Who are you going to draw?"

I asked her. The concept is family, then should I draw mother and father?

"I'm going to draw mom, dad, and Tadashi-kun."

"Why me too?"

"I just want to draw it that way."

"I see."

"How about you, Tadashi-kun?"

"I will draw my mom and dad."

"How about me?"

"Eh... should I?"

"...you won't?"

"Okay, okay. Don't cry, I'm just teasing you."

This silly girl, she really is easy to cry when it comes to this things. Although her crying face looks cute, I don't want her to be sad. I better stop doing things like this again.

Suzune suddenly giggled, sticking out her tongue.

"Hehe, I know. I'm also teasing you."

What?! She was only pretending? Okay, you got me this time Suzune.

...

In about half an hour or so we finished drawing.

I looked at her paper. I can't exactly tell, but the one at the back should be Aunt Katsumi and her husband. Then, me and Suzune are at the front with our hands linked.

"Is it good?"

Suzune asked me with expectations. You want my praise, right?

"Yes, it's really good. Nice job, Suzune."

I said so as I patted her head, caressing her hair.

"Hehe, thanks."

Suzune smiled, she's pretty happy.

"That's good? Heh, it's so ugly."

I frowned hearing the voice from behind. I turned and look at the boy about the same height as me.

Who was he again... If I recall, he should be Kazu? Kazu-kun, right? The boy who wanted to talk to Suzune, however Suzune was so into her world so he got ignored.

"What are you looking at?!"

He looked at me filled with arrogance.

Tch, unnecessary trouble. Why do they get mad for every little thing? I can't understand.

Suzune who also heard his words stood up and shouted.

"What did you say?"

"Heh, I said your drawing is so bad. It's basically just black, it looks like poop. Hahaha."

Haiss... if you think Suzune got angry, you're wrong. Why? Well, I covered her ears so she couldn't hear properly.

My dad always told me that a man must remain calm and not be impulsive. Impulse is the devil, it will lead to wrong actions.

'Dad, it seems you expect so much from me. I couldn't follow it at all.'

The teacher and my other classmates also noticed the commotion. The teacher especially, she is already coming toward us.

I'm still a kid so my actions will be forgiven. I didn't want Suzune to hear this guy's mouth or it will taint her.

In a fight, what do I have to do?

Simple. Gain momentum and assert dominance.

As Kazu or whoever he is was about to open his mouth again.

I kicked his leg with a lot of power causing him to kneel down with the other leg.

"Ahh..!"

Stop screaming, it's annoying.

His height fell because of his position, leaving his head open for a beating.

"You love poo right? Then eat my shoe."

I kicked his face since it was so close. How could I not take the opportunity?

Thud*

He fell backwards because of his balance.

"Ahh..! My head."

And yet another shriek escape from his mouth, so annoying.

"Sukamu-kun, stop what you are doing!"

I almost laughed, this teacher took too long. Well, it happened so fast after all. I mean, I need to beat him before the teacher could get close, right?

The teacher hurriedly grabbed me, making me put a distance to the crying kid.

"Wuwu... teacher, he hurt me."

Kazu or let's name him cry baby, pointed his finger at me while crying. You better do that after you clean the footprint on your face. Haha.

Wait, due to my sudden actions I forgot Suzune, how did she react?

I looked at her, she stared walking toward cry baby. What is she gonna do? Ask for forgiveness? I surely don't want that.

"Suzune, you—

I couldn't even finish saying my words.

"You just have to provoke my Tadashi-kun. You deserve this! Humph."

Suzune finished her words as she stomped his hand. Even making sure to do it hard.

"My hand! Teacher, this evil girl is also hurting my hand! Wuwu..."

Damn. Silly girl, I didn't know you could be this cruel and cute at the same time.

"Hasegawa-chan not you too?" The teacher hurriedly ran toward them. Suzune didn't let the teacher pull her as she walk toward me on her own.

"What did he say anyway, Tadashi-kun?"

"You didn't know? Then why did you hurt him?"

"I heard his first words so he should be insulting us or something, right? You covered my ears. I couldn't hear."

"And you did that even though you're not certain?"

"Humph. Who let him fight with you? Since you hit him, then he should be the one in wrong."

"Hahaha."

I couldn't help but laugh. Silly girl, you're too good!

We'll probably get scolded after this. But It's worth it. It's his fault for messing with Suzune.