I have two good news and a bad news.
The bad news is, there's another prologue part after this.
The good news is, [Prologue-06] is here.
The other good news is, [Prologue-07] will be posted after this one!
YAY!!! \( ^o^ )/
00-06 [Reunion Party]
by Tan-san
I braced myself as I enter the building, constantly patting parts of my body, checking whether I’ve forgotten anything.
Truth to be told, I was nervous, and the mere fact that I go to parties on occasions, only increases my worries.
I only went to ones that I deem important, to be specific, corporate or formal parties.
This is different, though. This is an informal party with people whom I rarely talk to, even during my high school.
(Maybe, I’m just thinking too much.)
After facing reality, I went inside the room where the party is being held.
Upon entering, I am immediately greeted with stares. I don’t know if I'm just over conscious or not, but I’m pretty sure that a lot of eyes are on me.
(Am I that late???)
My head started to go into panic mode, luckily, having a calm face was one of the things I had to train myself for the business world.
I resisted the urge to turn my back and walk the opposite direction. But I simply couldn’t waste this chance, and with that, I steeled myself and continued on.
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I wandered around the room, aimlessly walking, until someone called out to me.
“Setsuna! Over here!” [Asuka]
Asuka, who's seated on a table somewhere at the corner of the area, shouted, calling my attention.
“Asuka! Boy, am I glad to see you. So where are Yuki and Masato?” [Setsuna]
“They’re over by the buffet. They said, they wanted to have something to eat before the toast, because they had skipped breakfast.” [Asuka]
“Oh, really? Then why are you still here?” [Setsuna]
“Well, as I’ve guessed correctly, you’d be lost in something like this. You never were good with gatherings, aren’t you?” [Asuka]
She fired, right on target, not that I’m surprised or anything. Though, I would have liked it if she somehow saw me as someone who’ve changed.
As I forgo my recent complaint, I sat down at one of the chairs near the table, and as I did, much to my surprise, a number of my batch mates approached me, though only a small number, and all are males at that.
We talked about trivial things here and there, starting from simple greetings to something as extensive as my status in life.
(I guess people do change, most of them would’ve just ignored me.)
Our small exchanges ended as the announcer stepped up-front, with a mic, to initiate the toast.
And as if right on cue, Yuki and Masato showed up.
“Yo, Setsuna! Long time, huh?” [Masato]
“Yep, long time.” [Setsuna]
“Setsuna-kun, good afternoon. ” [Yuki]
“Yuki-san, long time, no see. How’s the family inn?” [Setsuna]
“Oh, you know, the usual. How about you?” [Yuki]
“Yeah, I’m doing fine as well.” [Setsuna]
*cough* “If anyone’s wondering, I’m fine to.” [Masato]
“Hahaha! Sorry. It’s good to see you too, Masato.” [Setsuna]
“Typical Ma-kun, always trying to hog the spotlight. Hahaha!” [Asuka]
“Oi!” [Masato]
After finally reuniting
for so long, the full roster of our party is back.
Though, the previous
line was quite grandiose, our reunion was only anti-climactic. No tears were
shed, not clichéd line was uttered, and no loud roars from the audience.
Everything was ordinary.
Once our greetings have
been made, the speech of the announcer begun followed by the toast for the
reunion.
“… and without further
ado, here’s for our reunion!” [Announcer]
“KAMPAI!!!*” [Everyone]
“Umu, kampai!”
[Announcer]
After the cheers, the
party went to full-on whack. A lot of my batch mates started dancing as soon as
the music starts.
Invitations for the
dance are being given to Masato, here and there.
(Tch! Riajuu, go
explode!)
While Masato is being
hoarded, I was beside him cursing, I mean, complaining about his still popular
existence.
From time to time, Asuka
would start a conversation with me and Yuki, but most of the times it gets
interrupted due to people wanting to talk to either Yuki or Asuka.
To summarize the events,
most of the times I would be left out from our circle. *sniff*
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“Um… You’re Gendou-kun, right?*” [Classmate 01]
*nods* “Yeah. The one who rarely talks in class?!” [Classmate 02]
“…” [Setsuna]
Here I thought that, aside from Asuka and Yuki, no other female would come to contact the “ghost” of the class. Apparently, some did.
Finally realizing that they’re already waiting for a reply, I recollected myself and answered.
“Yeah, I’m that guy… Do you need anything? Have I troubled you or something?” [Setsuna]
“Mmm" *shooks head* "Not really. It’s
just that earlier today; you seemed to have talked to the others, normally.” [Classmate 02]
“That's right! In the past, you’d
usually stay quiet on your seat, ignoring us. That’s why we’re interested.”
[Classmate 01]
“Is that so?...” [Setsuna]
I’m trying my best not
to burst out and strangle these two.
(What in the actual fuck!?! You guys are the ones who ignored me! Ugh…)
I calmed myself down, remembering that it’s not all their fault. I had my fair share of ignoring them.
*sighs* (I guess, the world is just full of misunderstandings, huh.)
“Well, he’s just shy! If you guys get to know him, he’s not that bad of a person.” [Asuka]
“Oh! Really? I didn’t know.” [Classmate 01]
“Yeah, me neither. Sorry, Gendou-kun!” [Classmate 02]
“No, it’s fine. I was at fault as well. Besides, it’s not too late to make new friends, right?” [Setsuna]
I didn’t want this to escalate any further, so I had taken the easiest route out of this situation. But, from the looks of it, what I said backfired.
“Gendou-kun!!!” [Classmate 02]
“Who knew you were a good person!!!” [Classmate 01]
“Huh!?! What!?!” [Setsuna]
Let’s just say that at this point on, nothing is worth mentioning.
All that I can remember
is; that everything went hectic, although, I did notice Asuka walking out to
the veranda at some point.
(I wonder, what’s up
with her.)
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Misc. Details;
Kampai - literally mean; cheers.
Author's Notes;
Please stay tuned, [Prologue-07] will be up immediately!
Please comment any suggestions and what not.
Thanks! ;3
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