Night and day out

Mana was not quite convinced. How could a complete stranger out of nowhere show up at her house just to say he likes her?

"What do you mean by that?"

"When I saw you today, I just knew it had to be you forever."

With these absurd words, Mana was pretty sure he was just a pervert. But since he knows where her house is, she tried to be very polite to him.

"I'm sorry Takumi kun, but I lead a very busy life and have no time for relationships. Besides, we don't know anything about each other."

"But—"

"Goodnight". Mana closed the door on him, but she wondered if she made the right choice. Risa really seemed to like Takumi kun. But what if he is not trust worthy? Random guys like these cannot be trusted.

The next few days went by as peacefully as it could, with no sign of Takumi. That's good I guess. I don't have to take stress this way.

It was the weekend and to celebrate the end of the first week of her new job, she went for some drinks at a bar with her only friend, Miyuki. She dropped off Risa to spend the night with Miyuki's kids. Though Miyuki was 5 years older that she was, they had been friends for over 10 years.

Their friendship hid no secrets. Miyuki had helped her get back up on her feet when she was kicked out.

"Wait wait WAIT he said WHAT?"

"Shhhhh! he... he said he liked me. And I mean, it's pretty absurd right?"

"Yeahh pretty cocky of him to say that to a stranger"

"That's what I thought!"

The night went on with drinks on drinks. Mana felt good about this unwind. She deserved it. But she drank more than she could handle. And she was absolutely wasted. So much that she went up to random strangers to comment on them. Miyuki wanted to get her home, but Mana insisted on embarrassing herself for the night! Causing a ruckus everywhere, she went in search for guys who 'looked like creeps'.

"GuYs wHo lOoK riCh AnD sNoBby, cOmE oUt!", Mana shouted. "HeY! yOu wItH wEirD dYeD hAiR! WhY dO gUyS rUiN LivEs?"

She caught hold of a stranger from his back and pulled him towards herself. But it was a quick jerk and they both tripped.

"Watch out for your head!" The stranger quickly put his head behind her head while they fell on the floor hard. WHAM! The whole bar turned to see them.

Luckily he put his hand out to lessen the blow. Mana groaned as she fell on the floor and the stranger on top of her. She opened her eyes and there he was. Takumi.

Before she could hold herself up, she ruined the night by throwing up... yes... on him...

The night was a blur after that. All she remembered was Miyuki frantically trying to call her.

The next morning, Mana woke up with a splitting headache. Her eyes could barely open as the sunlight was gushing inside her room. She groaned at herself and regretted every single choice she made. The night was blurry but she was sure it wasn't pretty.

CLANK! What's that?

"Who's there?!"

"Oh shut up it's me"

Mayu was relieved it was Miyuki but a part of her was sad. "Oh Miyu chan. I thought Takumi kun was her—"

She looked up to find Takumi kun here too. Shit. He smiled at her while she fixed her disastrous face and hair from last night.

"Mana, why didn't you tell me Takumi kun was such a sweet boy! He helped us get back here last night after, you know, passed out."

"Takumi kun was there? Wait what? What happened?"

"You barfed on him, idiot"

Mana's eyes widened and she started to gush out numerous apologies to him.

Takumi kun laughed at her. "Mana chan, it's fine! I didn't mind. You should stop"

"Please let me pay for your tshirt at least. I think it's ruined isn't it?"

Before Takumi could deny, Miyuki tapped in with a beautiful idea. "Why don't you guys go shopping together?"

Mana held a sharp 'Why are you trying to set us up on a date' eye to Miyuki. But Miyuki giggled away, excited for their first non-date date.

"Actually", said Takumi. "That's not a bad idea. I needed a new pair of pants too. Will you join us Miyuki san?"

Mana looked over to Miyuki to get her to say yes to it. But, of course, Miyuki refused to join them. "No I'm really sorry. I've got to go to...um.. my... yoga class. So, I'll leave for now. Have fun on your date guys!"

Ugh she doesn't do yoga!

Mana felt uncomfortable alone in the room with him. Why would Miyuki leave me alone? Miyuki knew how she couldn't be with guys. Perhaps, Takumi kun can be trusted....

"Well Takumi kun, let me go get ready. Then we'll go for shopping."

"Yes sure please take your time. We could have brunch together later." Takumi started to take advantage of the situation.

"Alright." But Mana had to counter this. "But let's make a small detour before going."

"To where?"

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