Romantic Bus

It became popular, the Maiyu Spring Water and everybody loves it. Students in Sendo High bought it too because the model who endorses the spring water is said to be handsome. 2 days ago, it was posted on a large billboard in every street in Tokyo and they didn’t even know his name. They bet he is a new model yet; he became popular instantly. Who could it be? It’s Kuro Nishio. Nobody knew he is that model and only his twin brother knew. The boys especially the three protagonists, Taki, Rin, and Reo, confused about it. They even approached and asked Anzu Hara about it.

“What happened here?” Reo asked

“Ahh, Chiba-san. You see, everybody went crazy about a new model who endorses the spring water.”

“Ohhh… I didn’t know that.”

“I think I saw a model who endorses it,” Rin commented.

“What is he look like?”

“I don’t know, man but, he’s good. Yeah… He’s good.” He thought of himself, remembering the billboard he saw.

All of a sudden, a girl with a bright smile while holding her phone approaches Anzu and gives her a big hug. She then, let her go and began to scroll over her phone.

“Isn’t it weird, Anzu-chan, the new model didn’t have a social media account.” She pouted.

“Really? Oh, that’s bad.”

“But, I have pictures of him from his previous photoshoot. See!” She showed her phone to Anzu and the three boys get curious that they began to watch those pictures at the same time.

On a first picture, his long bangs were on sideways, seeing his beautiful gleaming eyes with his two align moles on his right, his lips were slightly pinkish with a dead look on his face but still, he looks handsome anyways. He was standing in a three-fourth view of his whole body, wearing a ringer yellow pastel shirt inserted by his black jogging pants and white sports rubber shoes. On the next image, he squatted with his elbow is at the top of his thigh, his right hand with a pouting face and cheeks were in pink like a tipsy guy drinking some wine. He wore an oversized pastel blue and white stripes with black short shorts. The last swipe of her phone and saw the last picture. He wore an oversized white long sleeve while looking up at the skies in a side view. The sun was so bright to see his

full face but, only to see his nose and lips. His several locks of it reaching past his shoulder was tied low but is lightly swaying, bet like it was taken on the windy day.

“Isn’t he handsome?!” Anzu’s friend, Kurisu Hanazono screamed in joy.

“Is it? Hah! I’m more handsome than him!”

“In your dreams, No-good Chiba! Remember, you’re nothing but an unpopular.” She crossed her arms as she said those words.

“At least, I’m not like my friend, Kuro, who is a loser.” He bluntly stated.

“Hey!” Taki slapped his back. Rin borrowed her phone but, the girl quickly lends her phone to him since she’s afraid

of making eye contact with him. Rin was still in the middle of thinking but then, he began to talk.

“Isn’t he familiar? I think I have seen him somewhere before. Hmmm…”

Aren’t they blind, most especially the three friends that model is Kuro? Kuro has a twin brother, Kai, and has the

same look but, why Rin is confused about it. Is it because Kuro’s bangs haven’t been cut for a year that they just forgot what Kuro looks like or do they forgot that Kai has an identical twin?

Kai entered the classroom and saw the Maiyu Spring Water. He bet almost everyone in his class bought it. He is so

proud of his twin brother but, unfortunately, Kuro cannot watch and saw the students enjoying it due to having an early photoshoot. He became busy these days that his manager-kun kept calling him for work. It is also the first time

in history for Kai, he hadn’t received love letters today in his locker.

“Oh, good morning, bro. Where’s Kuro?” Taki asked.

“Uhh…. He’s… He’s sick! He’s sick…”

“Oh. That’s bad.” Kai felt relief since he’s not good at lying. It made Taki believe that he’s sick though he’s not.

***

Kuro stepped in on the bus and busy looking for a vacant seat. Seems like everyone is seating on it and he had no choice but to stand. The wheels turned and the driver slowly moves the bus. He loves giving gazes on his surroundings.

The scenery is beautiful, isn’t it?

The trees just swayed back and forth and the people walk in different directions. The sunlight glistened every corner of the buildings but, one thing caught his attention is a billboard. A billboard of his handsome self and strangers are staring at it as they passed by. It was kind of embarrassing for him but, a part of him, he is amazed and proud of himself. There is only one question in his mind, why he did this? His salary is for his anime collection but isn’t it too unusual? His reason is broad yet, not shallow. He doesn’t have any interest in modeling and he only cares of his double salary. He is planning to stop and resign or everyone will know and his life will not go back to normal.

In a blink of his eyes, it made his heart jumped in joy. He met the girl he likes twice and now. A girl sat on her seat and she’s beside him. An unfamiliar school uniform and she must a student somewhere far from his

school but still in Tokyo. A free view for Kuro and silently enjoys it. Her eyes shut and peacefully sleeps on her seat. What a beautiful young lady, he thought. He can’t keep my eyes off her and it’s making him dozed over her.

A sudden force just pushed Kuro. The bus stomped the break and can’t keep his balance. He tiptoed and suddenly leaned on her.

SMACK!

Kuro just planted a kiss. He felt her right cheek against his lips. Her cheeks are so soft and he can feel the shy scent of hers. It widens his eyes and stood up like there’s nothing happened. He sighed after he looks around, seeing people complaining about the driver’s fallacy. He then looked at the girl but, she is still sleeping.

He pretended to be okay after that kiss but it made him flustered. He bit his lower lip as he stared at the girl. Suddenly, the girl opened her eyes and she’s awake. She looked everywhere around her as saw Kuro holding her seat. Their eyes met but, the girl’s eyes narrowed in curiosity. She cannot see his eyes but she knew their eyes met.

“Are you okay?” She asked in a worried tone. It made Kuro’s heart beats fast. The girl finally talked to him and he doesn’t know what to say to her. He gulped and gave her a weak smile.

“I-I’m I’m okay…” The girl smiled at his answer.

The bus starts to move and everybody is in their position. Even though they have a little accident, for Kuro, it was a great accident to crash on her. To crash landing on her and to crash his lips on her cheek. It will be his chance to ask her name but, he finally arrived at his destination. A fate to meet her unexpectedly but, it was given by a short time.

It takes time to have courage but, better luck next time, Kuro Nishio.

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