The Shadow and the Angel

Chapter 4: A New Life

The following Monday, Kyosuke first time in a while walked down the halls of Taiyo High. Ever since he met Yurika, he has never felt better. In fact, the only slightly negative feeling he came across him was Hinata hugging him senseless, overjoyed by his return.

“Kyosuke, I am so glad your back! It is so good to see you again!” she said still with a tight hug around Kyosuke, leaving Batsu chuckling a bit.

“Hina-chan, feelings…mutual, but…I…can’t…. BREATHE!!!” He gasped out.

Realizing she was over-hugging him, Hinata quickly dismounted him. “Oops! My bad. I’m just so happy to see you.”
Kyosuke just chuckled while adjusting his glasses, seeing that his younger friend was as energetic as ever.

“It okay, and it is good to see you, too. He said and then looked at Batsu, who apparently has food crumbs all over his shirt. “Still eating like a horse, eh Batsu.” he joked pointing at his shirt.

“Humph! Nice to see you too, Kyosuke.” Batsu growled, brushing his shirt. “By the way, we are going near the train stn afn after school to hit the pachinko machines. Want to come?”

Kyosuke shook his head. “I’m afraid I can’t, for I have after school plans for myself.”

“What, the Morals Committee?” Asked Hinata.

"No."

“Chess club?” asked Batsu.

“No.”

“Then what??” they both asked simultaneously.

“Lets just say, I have a date with an angel.”

“NANI? A DATE!? WITH WHO??” They both asked simultaneously again.

“(Chuckle)...............” Kyosuke's only response was a quick chuckle. Then he adjusted his glassed again and walked to his class leaving a speechless Batsu and Hinata.

“You know,” Hinata started. “That explains why Kyosuke is so happy now.”

“Same old Kyosuke.” Batsu said. “Always mysterious.” Then Batsu’s eyes lit up. “Hina-chan, what do you say we follow Kyosuke and find out who this angel of hise whe whispered.

“Batsu, that is so wrong, that’s eavesdropping, that’s…okay!” she said with a smile, seeing that it will be good gossip to tell to Sakura and Natsu.

“Great, meet me after school.” Batsu said as he and Hinata ran to their classes.

Time quickly passed since then.

* * * * *

Meanwhile at Seijyun, classed were over, and since the first class Yurika has been humming a tune. After every had happened weeks ago, she was saddened by her missing brother, but now ever since she met Kyosuke, she was all smiles, like a ton of weight has lifted of her shoulders. She was acting strangely according to Zaki (Aoi Himezaki), and Akira.

Yurika came out of her dorm wearing a light blue blouse and a skirt that stopped at her ankles and a matching purse in hand still humming a tune ready to meet Kyosuke at Ziggy Park but she ran into her two best friends.

“Well you seem chipper today,” Akira spoke then she noticed not only her outfit but also Yurika has a little more make-up than usual. She usually just put on some light lipstick and little blush but today she really prettied up. “Wow Yurika, what with all the make-up, Yurika? You are look like you are seeing someone.”
Yurika blushed a little from Akira’s comment and nodded.

“That obvious just by looking at you,” Zaki said and Yurika can tell that Zaki was smirking under her mask as she said; “The only question is ‘who’?”

“I...don’t want to tell you just yet.” She said softly.

“Humph, I will probably know eventually,” Zaki scoffed. “Go on and have your fun. I mean at least it will take your mind of things.”

“I think it’s good that you are seeing someone, Yurika,” Akira spoke. “I just hope he is right for you.”

“M-me too,” Yurika spoke again. “I will see you later.”

“Have fun.” Akira said as she and Zaki walked off.

As Yurika walked off, Akira and Zaki watched her at the corner of their eyes while still walking.

“You think we should follow, Zaki,” Akira asked in a low voice. “I mean just in case.”

“Mmm....Nah!” Zaki answered. “If she told whoever she is seeing about me, he will probably know what I may do to him if he hurts her.”

Akira just laughed and shook her head.

* * * * * *

Kyosuke stands in wait at the entrance of Ziggy Park in a white shirt with a brown vest and black khakis and a red rose in hand. He is a bit nervous (a little mind you) because it has been so long that he had any relationships such as this. He takes a deep breath and continues waiting. Then she sees Yurika turn a corner and walk towards him.

“There he is!” Yurika said mentally as she stopped to take a much-needed deep breath to calm her mixture of nervousness and excitement and continue to walk in ladylike strides. She also hasn’t been on a date in a while. “Stay calm, Yurika.”

Kyosuke stopped to take a good look at Yurika. Her pink lipstick and light blue outfit made Yurika look so heavenly to his eyes. “So beautiful,” He thought. “She truly is an angel!” As she drew closer Kyosuke had to slap himself mentally.

“K-konichiwah, Kyosuke,” Yurika greeted and bowed.

“Hello, my lady,” he said as he returned the bow then handed her the rose. “This is for you.”

“Oh, t-thank you.” she said as she sniffed the rose. “He is so sweet!” she thought.

“Shall we?” Kyosuke asked extending his arm smiling warmly.

“Surely.” she said softly returning the smile as the new couple entered the park. That is after Kyosuke sent a menacing glare across the street.

* * * * * *

Across the street Batsu and Hinata saw what just transpired hiding behind a bush.

"Well, whadaya know,” Batsu spoke. “Kyosuke and Yurika Kirishima, whoda thunk it?”

"Wow,” Hinata said as she got up. “I got to see this.” Hinata started to make her way to the park entrance until a strong hand caught her arm.

“Wait Hina-chan,” Batsu started. “I think they can handle it from here, besides, if I know him as much as I think I do, I think that he knows that we were here.”

Hinata cringed now realizing why Kyosuke was looking at their direction.

“Anyway, this will be great to keep his mind off his brother.” He added.

Hinata nodded “Yeah. Lets go I’m hungry.”

“Me too!” He said as they walked away.

“Batsu, you stay hungry!”

“Whatever.”