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Foun requests that Kate close her eyes and open his hat. Then Foun requests that Kate open her eyes once more. When Kate opened her eyes, she realized who Foun was...

And Foun's real name is...

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"Raymond?"

"Hello, Kate. You didn't expect me to be the one who chatted? I apologize for just being able to see you from a distance."

Kate simply remained silent.

"You will be insulted by class if I approach you. Is this correct?"

"That's correct."

"But, Kate, I salute you. You've already stepped outside of your comfort zone and welcomed the outside world."

"So you've been spying on my every move all this time?"

"Yes."

"How come your phone contacts are different?"

"The second full name is what I use. Raymond Fountain is my complete name, and I chose Fountain's name to shorten for a simple reason."

"However... Why did you do this?"

"I observed you alone in class, you don't talk to anyone, and I pity you."

"Even if you spotted me from a distance, why not approach me slowly? You don't have to be too far away to look after me."

They both chuckle and gaze at one other. Kate then inquired about the event in the canteen with Raymond.

"Raymond, Is your reasoning correct? You don't want to date anyone?"

"Oh, you mean that? Yes, Kate, the remark I made is correct. I'm not interested in dating anyone."

"How come?"

"I'm not ready to start dating. All I'm saying is that I'm not emotionally prepared to be in a relationship."

"Is that your explanation?"

"Yes."

"Oh, yes. I haven't yet returned your tumbler."

"That's OK; you can return my tumbler whenever you want."

"OK, thank you."

There are footsteps, which turn out to be Rena.

"Kate? How are you going to be with Raymond?" Rena noticed Kate and Raymond together.

Kate quickly described everything that had happened. Rena finally understood.

"Actually, Raymond, I'd like to apologize as well if I was mistaken. At first, I mistook your desire to be close to Kate for a desire to seduce her."

"You think I want to seduce her? Rena, no. What was I thinking?"

"Hmm, because you seem to desire to win her heart."

"No, I want to be near Kate because I want to be a friend to her. Because of my appearance, I was made friends with several lads and females. There is nothing else, which is why I disagree with their reasoning. But when I see Kate alone... I want to befriend her."

"Oh, yes. I need to go back to the café." Rena said as she walked away from Kate and Raymond.

Kate notices Rena leaving and prepares to go as well. Raymond, on the other hand, cries out to her.

"Kate!"

When Kate turned around, she noticed Raymond, who was a little anxious and wanted to say something.

"Would you like to be my friend?" Raymond inquired, a little hesitantly.

Kate responded with a lovely grin, "We are, of course, friends. You should go return to the café before your employer scolds you."

Raymond became aware of Kate's remarks and pursued her. He invites Kate to accompany him on a walk to the café.

"Hey, Kate?" Raymond asks.

"What?"

"How did you feel about the message in the paper boat when you cried?"

"What was that message?"

Raymond chuckled as he addressed the inquiry, "Can you speak it to me?"

"No."

"Please?" Raymond pleaded with Kate.

Kate sighs with a smirk on her face, establishing herself as the evil.

"Fine... I'll tell you what I'm thinking. However, just once, not twice. Do you understand?"

Raymond smiles and nods.

This youngster is a cinch to tease...

"When you weep, your face is not lovely. Be cheerful. Kate, God is always at your side."

Raymond hugged Kate, making her flush.

"Get off me!! When we addressed it, there was no embracing "Kate pulled Raymond away.

"Why? After all, it's lovely", Raymond extends his arms to indicate Kate for a one-on-one hug.

"This is a big embrace. Not even once..."

Kate approaches Raymond and gives him a hug.

He has a pleasant odor.

"Aaah, you're blushing..." said Raymond, nosily.

"You're a jerk, Raymond."

They chuckled together as they dashed to the cafe.

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After a couple weeks...

Kate, Raymond, Tommy, and Rena made their way to the school gates. Raymond walked with Rena, while Tommy walked with Kate. Many people turned to stare at Raymond and Kate as they walked together.

"And who is with Raymond?"

"Who is he? Is that his fiancee?"

Then some of the pupils understand that the female they're referring to is Kate.

"Wait, isn't that Kate?"

"Is that you, Kate? Are you sure you're serious?"

"I just found out Kate is gorgeous, you know."

They both noticed their friends admiring their friendship. Kate, Tommy, Rena, and Raymond have been friends ever since.

"Don't despair in making friends just because of social nature. Whatever it is, it will be a special thing in a friendship." - Oemar_danoes

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The end.