Chapter 15 - Mistake (3)

"So Kawajima-san, why are you calling me like this? I heard you wanted to talk to me about something?" I asked her. I want to hear what answer she will give.

Nervously, Kawajima-san twirled her pink hair with one finger while avoiding my gaze. Then, after a while she replied, "Umm, I... Im! I'm sorry for what happened this morning! I was too confused because it was the first time a guy asked me for my number..."

"... What? Ha.. Hahaha! So it's like that, haha! I thought you rejected me earlier" Seems like all my worries are unfounded Hah... Thankfully. So that means, this girl in front of me is just embarrassed because someone asked her for her number? How innocent you are Kawajima-san. But I don't hate it.

"E-ehehe, yeah. I'm sorry, can we exchange numbers now if Toru-san wants?" Kawajima-san took the old looking folding cellphone and held it with both hands. Answering Kawajima-san's question, of course I accepted. Taking out my own smartphone, we immediately exchanged numbers.

"hehe, and with this... Done", I said. After finishing saving contacts from Kawajima-san.

"...yes" Kawajima-san lowered her head, inside feeling very happy that she finally cleared their misunderstanding and got the number.

"Good. Problem solved I guess? Then let's enjoy our lunch now!"

"Y-yes!"

Even though my lunch time was delayed, it didn't mean that I forgot about it. So, after exchanging phone numbers, I suggested that we both eat our lunches. I opened my lunch box, and today it looks like mom is cooking seafood themed lunch for me. There are some fried prawns, fish and some vegetables. For Japanese people, the most obvious thing in the dish when they eat is rice. Rice is an obligation for all Japanese people. And I, after reincarnating into this world, also became one of the people addicted to it. Food without rice just tastes different, and rice makes everything perfect. Of course, not in all foods. Of course there will be foods like Ramen, Katsudon, and so on that don't need rice.

Looking to my right, I saw Kawajima-san opening her lunch box. 'what the hell, isn't that a really cute lunch box?! 'I am thinking. Saw a pink lunch box with a picture of a cow. Opening the lid, I saw some small onigiri with octopus sausage on the side. 'even the contents are cute', I once again thought.

"itadakimasu"

"itadakimasu"

We started our lunch. With Kawajima-san by my side, of course I'll talk to her. Rather than awkward silence, I'd rather have a chat with him.

"Oh yeah Kawajima-san, how about your friends? Are they okay?"

"Oh? Un. She said to just go, because my friend used to eat in the cafeteria, so maybe she went there today too"

"That's good. Are you having fun with your school life?"

"Ah.... That,... Yes."

There was a small pause when Kawajima-san answered my question. She seemed to be telling the truth, but I don't know what the hidden meaning of her words was… I didn't know her well enough. So, for now, I can only say "good", and close the topic. Again, I felt that I wanted to get to know her better.

We continued our lunch with some chat about the lessons we had learned this morning. Kawajima-san is a smart person, she seems to think that the current lesson is still quite easy for her. 'heehhhh... I guess she has enough self-respect when it comes to studies', I thought.

"Hahh... Delicious", finished my lunch, I closed my lunch. And smiled with satisfaction. Kawajima-san with a smile that also looks happy, is still eating her food. I stared at him, I don't know how many times I have to say this, but seeing her up close was completely different. She looks so pretty, really... And my teenage fiery lust can't help but think about weird things.

Noticing Toru's gaze, Kawajima pretended not to notice and continued eating. 'why is he looking at me like that... Is there rice stuck to my cheek? ' Kawajima became flustered and confused by his gaze. Starting to blush, she tried to clean her cheeks which might have rice stuck to them. But she was wrong, there was no rice sticking or anything.

'Uuuh... What's wrong? Does my face look weird? ' Kawajima's inferiority complex began to resurface. She thought that Toru who saw her now was probably thinking about how ugly she was. Although in fact, it was the opposite.

So, with the rest of the time eating uncomfortable with Toru staring at her continuously, Kawajima finished her meal with difficulty. Closing her lunch box, she finally couldn't stand the mysterious look Toru was giving to her and asked him,

"Umm... To-Toru-san?"

"?! A-ahh... Sorry, looks like I was daydreaming", 'damn, I stared at her for too long. Isn't that rude? How stupid I am. Control your foolish youth's lust, Ryousuke! ', I just woke up from my daydream when Kawajima-san called out to me. Damn, even I'm a little loud down there. She's too pretty.

Hiding my true reaction, I said it's okay as if nothing happened. Hopefully Kawajima-san doesn't look at me strangely.

"Okay, are you done with your lunch?"

"um"

"Okay, looks like lunch time is also almost over. Let's back"

"okay"

I stood up, walked towards the school building with Kawajima-san who still looked confused as to why I was staring at her earlier. When we finally reached the stairs leading to the second floor and climbed it, I said to Kawajima-san who was beside me, "Alright, Kawajima-san. See you later, we should meet again sometime"

"Ah! Is that so?! W-well. See you later, Toru-san" Kawajima replied, thinking about Toru's words. 'he said to meet again sometime? Really... Toru-san is too kind', with a smile blooming on his face.

With a good mood between each of them, they separated and went to their respective classes.

'damn, maybe I should do it tonight'

On the way to class after separating from Kawajima-san, I thought so.

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Note: maybe you guys understand what Ryousuke will do at night right? ;-)