REJECTION

Erika turned to him. She shakes her head. She thought that his boasted was out of place. "What's wrong with you? Don't make bad jokes." She's grumbled and walked through of Edo. "Don't stop me for unimportant things. We can't waste time." Erika frowns and turned on her head at new student. "Now the fifth lesson has definitely started, we have to keep going." She protested again, this time with a frown.

Edo just grimaced at the fierce look of Erika by saying, "Over there is Building B. Our class is located, isn't it?"

"Yes that's right. Building A and Building B are separated by this wide field. Besides for flag ceremony, this field is used for other activities. Such as outdoor sports, scout activity, and other activities."

They were walked back down the hall past the intended B Building. Walking ahead, Edo stopped at an intersection. He pointed to a building.

"What for this building?"

"It's libraries. And, as you can see, behind this building is the motorbike and bicycle parking lot that you saw at the main gate earlier."

"Isn't this school wrong to place the library space close to the motorbike parking lot like this?"

"There's nothing wrong with that."

"But it must be very noisy, right? Meanwhile, in the library it should be quiet, isn't?"

"Because this parking is for students, automatically after study activities start it, no one is allowed to go in and out of this parking area."

"How can you be so sure that no one will sneak out of here and start the engine?"

"Because this parking lot is locked from the outside and only opened after school hours ended. So it won't make any noise like you said earlier."

Erika gave an explanation while walking back down the passage at the intersection. Edo followed with a half run. He briefly looked back and forward several times. The hallway looked very long.

"Where will this passage end?"

"It would be in the great hall, after we pass the last building."

"Building C, you mean?"

"Yes, it is. On the right side of the building, it is used for second grade. Meanwhile, the laboratory and computer room are right in front of the hall, behind of building C."

"What is the building on the left for?"

"For canteen and cooperative"

Edo looked at left and right. In fact, he looked in all directions. It looks like he's looking for something. And, Erika noticed that.

"This school doesn't have toilets?"

Erika's sharp glances and her heavy sighs brought Edo realize of his irrational speech. "What kind of question was that?" She snorted annoyed. "For student toilets, there are separate into two buildings have been provided. One is for boy's toilets and the other one is for girl's toilets."

Edo just smirked getting a reprimand from Erika. Then, he pointed his index finger at the building he was referring to. "Is it in Building C?"

"No. The hall and toilet buildings are self-contained." Answer Erika straightforwardly. "I think our mini tour is over." Erika clapped her hands together, "For the details, you can do it by yourself." She added as walked away leaving Edo behind.

"Do we go back to class?" The man exclaimed, following Erika who's had walked away from him.

"Yes, of course. It's still study time." Erika replied half looking back while still walking.

"May I ask something? I'm so curios about one thing." Edo with his broad step keeps pace with Erika's steps that don't slow down.

"What?"

"If each your best friend has a call name for them, then, what do you call?"

"A grumpy one, satisfied?"

Edo purposely stopped Erika's steps when they came to an intersection. Erika, who's started to slow her pace, only glanced at the new student with an angry look.

"What are you doing? Move away!"

"I guess that's not what does you should be called name?"

"Then what should be do you think?"

"The charmer of heart"

Edo smirked in satisfaction when he saw Erika's surprised reaction. She, who had been crossing her arms in front of her chest, finally lowered her hands to the side. "I'm quite flattered with what you just said." Erika replied, trying to smile, though she realized that her smile felt forced. "Who does can resist the praise of an idol?" She said as casual.

Erika tried to walk again when Edo stopped her by holding her wrist.

"You don't believe it?"

"Not. Now, may I-----" Erika waved one hand as a sign that she wanted to continue on her way again.

Edo didn't stop Erika when she just walked past him. He even matched their footsteps through the hallway they had passed before.

"May I ask another question?"

"What else's?"

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"No."

Erika managed to answer Edo's question without thinking at all. It's so firm and straightforward.

"Oh, it's sound good."

Erika's steps stopped at the words that came out of Edo's mouth. She saw his face full of satisfaction with a wide grin that was deliberately shown to her.

"May I know what do you mean?"

Edo smiled briefly at Erika's reaction. "That's typical of all girls. They want clarity and always want to be praised."

"Are you making fun of me right now?"

"I think all the words can convey what I mean, but not mocking."

"Then, what was that?"

With a serious face, Edo looked into Erika's eyes full of meaning. "It would be easier for me to approach you if you don't have a boyfriend." He said by confidence. "Although, I also never mind if I have to compete though." He continued with a smile tugging at his lips.

"Do I say I need a boyfriend?"

"I like you. And I intend to make you my girlfriend."

Edo looked very surprised by Erika's words. In fact, the answer seemed flat and casual. It can be seen from the way she walks away leaving him alone.

Erika smiled when she saw Edo's face, who couldn't believe his words. She decided to stop for a moment and look back.

"I like Korean stars because of their dramas."

"So?"

"I also like some Hollywood actors because of their acting."

"What do they relate with my declaration of love to you?"

Edo walked over to Erika. He was curious as to what she meant. Erika who observed the confused expression on Edo's face said, "Just because I like them, doesn't mean I intend to make them my boyfriend."

"So, you mean are-----"

"My answer is NO."