These past few days, Fitri..the girl sitting next to me, has been rushing home after school. Well, I didn't really care much either. Everyone has their own business, after all.
"Fitri's been in a hurry to go home lately, huh? You sure you didn't do anything to make her hate you?"
"Shut up, Doyo. Rasya's probably trying to stay positive," Gota scolded Doyo.
"Fitri's been rushing home lately... what if she's bored of Rasya?"
"You shut up too, you idiot Toni! Just ignore them, Sya! These idiots are always like this. But... are you sure you didn't do anything?"
"Uh?... Mmmmmmmmm..."
(A few days ago......)
"Rasya, do you want to come with me? There's something I'm not sure I can handle on my own."
Suddenly, Toni tapped my shoulder. "Sya! Let's go to the internet cafe!" He grinned as if he could single-handedly beat the game developers themselves!
"Ah, Toni... are Gota and Doyo coming?"
"What are you saying, man? They're single and unemployed—of course they're coming!" Toni continued.
"Okay. Oh yeah, Fitri—you were saying something earlier?"
"Uh? Never mind, then."
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"Ahahahaha, it's definitely because of that. Your love life is over, Sya," Toni teased, making things worse.
"It's fine, Sya. I'm ready to catch your vomit ball."
"What vomit ball are you even talking about, Yo?! Ugh! She definitely has her own business—it's not because of that. Fo-for-sure!"
Gota asked, "Sya, your voice is shaking, you know. Are you sure you're okay?"
"Wh-what are you talking about? Of course I am!"
"Ahhhhh—she's definitely not okay," Toni, Gota, and Doyo sighed in unison.
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(The next day...)
"Alright, kids. That's all for today—good work. See you tomorrow."
"Fitri, do you have something important to do after school?"
While hurriedly packing her bag, Fitri stood up and ran off. "See you tomorrow, Syaaaaaaaaa!"
"Eeeeeeeee?..,...!"
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"I'm really curious why Fitri's rushing home. What is she up to?" I glanced toward the back of the classroom. "Hmm? Isn't that Fitri?"
"Aaaaaaaaaa~ aaaaaaaaaa~"
"Is... is she crying? Was it really my fault?" Bracing myself for the worst, I called out, "Kak Fitri, what's wrong?"
Fitri turned around, startled. "I'm so sorry, sir! Oh—it's you, Rasya? You scared me! I found this kitten behind the classroom. Look! Isn't she sweet? Oh, and don't tell the teachers, okay?"
'So that scream was because of a kitten? Then what was that reaction earlier?'I was confused. But thank goodness. I let out a sigh of relief. "If you like that kitten so much, why not take her home?"
"My dad's a little allergic to cat fur, so I'm not allowed to. Oh! Since I can't keep her at my place, why not at yours?"
"Ha? Why me? I mean, I don't have a problem with it, but... why me?"
"Pretty please, Syaaa~?!" She leaned closer with a pleading look.
"Ugh, fine. What's her name, by the way?"
"Hmm... what should I name her..."
"Wait—you're only thinking about it now?" I looked at Fitri, who was happily playing with the kitten. "How about Pipit? It's a bit common, but look..she kind of resembles you. You like her because she's sweet, right?"
"Hehe. Then please take care of Pipit, okay?" Fitri placed the kitten on my lap, smiled, and ran off home.
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