CHAPTER 4: HOW_RICH?

WRITTEN BY : YUZRI AFFAN

EDITED : YUKKI TCY

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-On the way to school-

AIKO : Hey Ryu. I forgot to ask you something.

RYUGA : What is it ?

AIKO : You didn't do anything to me while I was asleep at your house last night, right?

RYUGA : Of course not stupid.

AIKO : Hahaha why are you so mad. I'm just joking.

RYUGA : That's not funny at all.

AIKO : Cheh, you're not fun to play with at all.

RYUGA : ~ How am I supposed to answer then, u little …..~

AIKO : Ryu.

RYUGA : What is it again?

AIKO : I really wanna ask you a question, it's serious this time okay. How's our class? You looked really energetic today from what I noticed. What happened?

RYUGA : Ahh, about that. Something happened at class. Suzuha mess up her work because she was handling the class alone and there's too much trouble she faced at one time. She was probably too stressed out and suddenly fall sick yesterday. What's more worse, she left us all the unfinished job.

AIKO : What do you mean alone? Aren't there many guys and girls in our class? Didn't they help her? More importantly, why are you pushing your responsibility to her alone? You're a bad friend and leader.

RYUGA : Hey hey, you can't say me like that. What I mean is, all the works were planned by her and she did most of the paperwork too. So we didn't really know how to help and what to do other than followed her instructions. Also that way make everyone's work easier so we probably didn't notice that she took the burden the most.

AIKO : If I'm not wrong, you have that big brain inside your head to analyze what is happening around you. How can you just watch her doing all the job by herself.

RYUGA : I'm not a god okay. Even with this little gift I had, I can't just observe everything around me 24/7. I'm a human too.

AIKO : Uwarghhh, that excuse again. Please, if you wanna get away with anything, use different excuses to save your self, man. In my opinion, you're just wasting your talent, you can probably help our class and at the same time help Suzuha. Here's a little advice from me, your cute and sweet Aiko. " Always help others that were in need when you're still able to do, who knows by helping others, the god will lend you a hand when there's no one there to help you ".

RYUGA : I did help them okay. You don't have to tell me that.

AIKO : True, but you probably did it last minutes right? You almost didn't make it.

RYUGA : Whatever, why don't you help them then instead of blabbering at me. It's just a waste of your PRECIOUS time.

AIKO : I've got my own club to handle. And I thought it will be fine since you're there.

RYUGA : You trust me too much.

*They arrived at class while talking to each other. In the class, it seems like most of the classmates arrived more earlier than Ryuga and Aiko*

AYUMI : You're late boss.

RYUGA : And here I thought I'll be the first one to arrive. *his phone is ringing* Sorry I have to pick this up. Here take these, beautifuls. *he gave those boxes to the girls next to Ayumi.

* The girls are blushing while looking at Ryuga walking out of the class to pick up his phone and they couldn't help to notice how good looking he is when looking at him up close.*

AYUMI : Good morning, Tachibana , you also come early. Did you finish with your club already?

AIKO : Good morning Ayumi. Well, there's still things I need to do, but it is just some small tasks. Also sorry for not being able to do anything for the class yesterday. I heard it was a big trouble.

AYUMI : hehe, don't be. Thanks to Ryuga we managed to finish it. All that left is the outfits. I think it's okay if we just use our formal uniform.

AIKO : Ouh do you mean these things?

*showing the things that are inside the box she carried*

AYUMI : Woahhhh!!! Amazing. Where did you get this. *while taking one of the outfits from the box.*

AIKO : It just arrived at our apartment this morning.

AYUMI : Ehhhhhhh!!??? You guys live in the room???

~ Sh*t, I forgot that no one in the class knew that I lived in the same apartment as Ryuga~

AIKO : No no no, we just live in the same apartment but different room. I just happened to see it while I'm on my way to school. So I offer to help him carry one of these three boxes.

AYUMI : Ouh I thought u guys were living in the same room. *Ayumi whisper to Tachibana* you guys didn't have anything right, like in ...?

AIKO : Don't jump into that conclusion yet, we're not in that kind of relationship okay. He's just my childhood friend. And it was his uncle who took care of me since my parents left me. * her eyes looked very sad when Aiko said that last line*

* Ayumi felt that she should stop asking*

AYUMI : Ahhh, sorry Tachibana, I shouldn't thought you two like that. ~ it must be hard for her. Everyone with a little thoughts can notice that sad look in her eyes, where's her parent?~

AIKO : Nah, it's okay. So where do I put this?

AYUMI : Just put it here. Everyone!!!! Come here and take one of these that fits you.

*someone noticed the logo of the outfits and shock*

KEN : What theeeeeee !!!!

AYUMI : Why are you shouting like that Ken? You didn't accidentally torn apart the outfit, right?

KEN : No, it's not that. You guys, take a look at the logo.

AYUMI : *reading* T.C.Y ? What's wrong with this unknown logo?

*Aiko who seems to know what's happening*

KEN : If not because of the news that I happened to see yesterday, I also would say the same. The truth is, T.C.Y is a company that recently a dark horse in fashion market. They were said to be the V.I.P shop for the rich. Not only that, the minimum price for a piece of their product was sold around 274,335 yen (around $2.5k in dollar).

*The whole class stop what they're doing and some of them swallowed their saliva because they were too shocked and afraid that they would tear the outfits that were in their hands. A few second later, Ryuga is entering the class and everyone's eyes are on him*

RYUGA : What?

*Ryuga didn't know what's happening that time. He looked at Aiko and her expression looked like it was signaling "Goodluck"* .

KEN : Ryugggggaaaa, my best friend.

AN : Welcome back, oni-chan. Did standing make you tired?

*An giving him a chair and massage his shoulder. * Ken clap his hand twice and signaling the girl to pour Ryuga a glass of juice and serve him. Ryuga felt strange with the changes of his classmates' attitude.

~what the hell happened to them while I was answering call~ *

THE GIRLS : Ryuga, are you free after this? Wanna hang out with us after this festival ended? *While being sexy and attractive in front of him*

RYUGA : Huh? No, thanks.

KEN : Ryuga, don't you miss me. "being girly and try to look cute"

*Ryuga felt like he's going to puke after seeing all of these scenes that no one wishes to see.*

~It looks like there's no way that he's going to get over this~ . Aiko and Ayumi look at each other. They seems to understand what to do.

AYUMI : Hey class, calm down for a second. I think we all may misunderstood something here.

AN : What do you mean?

AIKO : Hey guys I think Ryuga might bought them at this shop right, Ryuga? *showing them a nearby shop that sells copy ori product at cheap price*

*Ryuga seems to catch what happened and start playing along*

RYUGA : Is this about the clothes. Why, did I get em wrong?

AN : No, but where did you get them? And how?

RYUGA : Ouh, I got them from this FR33 4 Shop. *point Aiko's screen phone* I know the son's owner of that shop. He's a friend from cramps school. I asked him to rent their outfits at a student's price for one day's use. After he ask his father, they agreed to rent them only if I add up little more money. But don't worry, it's still withing our budget. They delivering it this morning and that's how I get these outfits in time.

KEN : Then, you didn't get them from that super rich shop?

*Aiko tries to interfere but Ayumi got his back*

AYUMI : Yup. You see, even if Ryuga is a rich guy, he won't be doing a part time job. Also, even a rich guy have to book their order earlier while Ryuga got them in less than 24 hours. It's impossible even for the rich guys.

AN : That's make sense.

KEN : Damn you Ryuga. I even sacrificed my manhood thinking that you're a super rich guy.

*The whole class laughed after hearing what Ken just said. *

THE GIRLS : Well Ryuga, even if you're not a super rich guy, our invitation is still open and always open for you. We love to hang out with a cute boy like you. * leaving after giving flying kisses*

* All boys glared at Ryuga, and left the crowd, everyone seems to leave the crowd one by one*

RYUGA : Fuhh, thanks Ayumi & Aiko. You guys saved me.

AYUMI : Well, we're friends, and if you didn't want to talk about it. I won't be asking anything further. I'm going to see how everyone's doing. Later.

RYUGA : Thanks.

~I see, the black card he used that day, and the outfits he got us today confirmed that he's not an average student. What an interesting friend.~

AIKO : It must be fun being rich.

RYUGA : It's my uncle who's rich. My parent's are not.

AIKO : But even without your uncle's help, you still can buy those outfits, right. Your investment is quite successful from what I can see.

RYUGA : No, even if my investment is doing great, I probably can only buy one of those. Also, remember the black card uncle gave us that day?

AIKO : What card?

RYUGA : The debit card, he gave each of us one when we left his villa, remember?

AIKO : Ouh this one? *showing a black card with dragon design on it*

RYUGA : Yup, when I use it for the first time yesterday, I got curious about how much money there are in that card. It turned out that there's approximately 1 billion dollar in yen currency in there.

AIKO : OMG, I didn't know this little card which I casually use it as a bookmark for my novel would worth this much.

RYUGA : That's why I think we need to give these back to uncle. I don't want it to become a problem in the future. Too much money in hand can be pretty dangerous especially for high schoolers like us.

AIKO : But, with this much money, we can buy anything that we want and buy a better bed. Argghh my futon is in teribble condition already!

*Ryuga is patting Aiko's head*

RYUGA : Don't worry, just wait for another 2 or 3 months, then we can move out from that old apartment.

AIKO : Isn't our apartment good enough?

RYUGA : Well how to say this. I'm tired of living there, the lights would always go out. The water, doesn't always come up. Maybe it's because we stay at the highest floor.

AIKO : Ouh, ouh, also the rent is too high.

RYUGA : Yeah, we're also in debt with uncle too much. Eventhough I didn't like him that muc.....

*while hearing Ryuga talking, Aiko also have another thoughts going in her mind*

~ It's been a year since both of us live there. We became close enough at that time and always have each others' back. Honestly, I don't ever want him to have a girlfriend, because if he does, I couldn't feel like I'm home anymore. He's like a place for me, a home. But, it's not like I can control his heart. If one day he had to choose with who he want to live with, I'm ready to take my leave anytime. Just please, a little bit longer. God, if you can't make my wish to stay with him forever, then at least let me stay with him a little bit longer. He's all I've got after all~

RYUGA : Oiii did you hear me?

*Aiko comes back to her sense*

AIKO : Ofcourse I heard you. But you didn't hate him right?

RYUGA : I hate him.

AIKO : Well you said it like that, but you didn't actually feel like that. Now, now. Why don't you try on your outfit. Here, this one is for you.

RYUGA : Oh yeah, I almost forget about that.. Thank you.. You try one of them too, Aiko.

AIKO : Eh, why ? I'm not with you guys anyway. Give it to the others.

RYUGA : No no no, you need to try this too. Everyone have their own outfits already. Come on, I also want to see you wearing this outfit. From my analysis, you will look very cute in this. Just give it a try okay?

AIKO : ~ Cute?!! ~ O…okay..then.

- A few minutes later-

AYUMI : Is everyone finished changing? Come out guys.

*The girls come out, and look at each other, everyone looks very beautiful in those outfits*

**The boys also come out right after the girls**

AN : Woahhhh the girls look veryyyy beautiful. Come out guys, look, look.

KEN : Damnnnnn you're right.

*Ryuga come out, and the class are all in aww*

KEN : Arghhh here comes the prince. He stole the attention the moment he came out.

*Aiko come out and stand in front of Ryuga*

AN : I hate to admit, but the two of them look so great with each other.

*most of the students in class agreeing what An said*

RYUGA : I knew you will look great in them.

AIKO : Is that so. This is kinda embarassing.

RYUGA : Hahaha I never thought you can let out an expression like this too.

AIKO : Stop staring at me, you pervert.

RYUGA : Like I said, I'm not into you okay. But it's true that it looks good on you. Let's take a picture.

AIKO : Why? I don't want to. I will change back.

RYUGA : Ayumi catch a photo of us please. *throw his phone up in the air*

*Ryuga quickly pull Aiko and hold her, and Ayumi take a photo of them*

AYUMI : Done. Here, take a look.

RYUGA : Thanks, ohoo, it looks good. Aiko do you want me to send this to you?

AIKO : That's a must you know. How can you take a picture when I'm not ready yet. *go back to the changing room*

*everyone just like an air to them. And some even ask, why aren't they a couple yet.*

AYUMI : Who knows, they said they are childhood friends, right. It looks normal for me though.

AN : But, still only a couple can do things like that in public, like it's normal.

SHOYO : I know right. Single people like us can't understand these things unless we get one ourselves.

AN : Yeah. *Felt weird because the voice is so close to his ear and he turn around. He's shocked.* Warghhhh, you scared me. Why did you suddenly appear out of nowhere.

*Everyone also didn't realize Shoyo has been with them for a long time already.*

SHOYO : Sorry sorry, I did said hello to everyone here, but nobody paid attention to me. I was wondering why everyone is facing there. It turned out that you guys are busybody someone love life.

AYUMI : Hehehe, here Shoyo. Take one and change into them. The event will start anytime right now. *hand the outfit to Shoyo and turn to find Ryuga.* Ryuggaaa!!! It will start soon.

RYUGA : Okay. Everyone, please gather around.

*All of the S2-C except Suzuha gather around Ryuga and listen to what he want to say*

RYUGA : I believe all of you have already remembered where you are supposed to be and know what to do. And I want to add a few things that we must remember VERY well, okay? *Everyone in the class nodded their head at the same time. * Okay, good. So first of all, let's give Suzuha a surprise when she comes in later, I believe you guys wanna do it too. Secondly, let's serve our customers well. I don't want to hear any complaint from them. We practiced and work hard just for today. Lastly, remember to enjoyyy yourself!! There's no point to held a festival if you didn't enjoy it to your heart content. Do you understand?

THE CLASS : YESS SIRRR!!

RYUGA : Good, let's get back to our positions.

AIKO : Well then, Ryuga. See you later. I also want to check out my club before the event start.

RYUGA : Wait, I'll come with you. *Turn around to talk to their classmates* hey guys, I'm gonna be back in a few minutes, okay? Sorry for leaving you guys for now.

THE CLASS : It's okay, go on.

AIKO : Hey, there's no need for you to do that, just stay here and help our friends.

RYUGA : Don't worry they will be fine, right? *Turn to look at their classmates and raise his eyebrows two times with confidence and a smile.*

*An, Ken and Ayumi give them a thumbs up. Then, Ryuga turns to Aiko and give her a "see, they can do it on their own" look. *

AIKO : Suit yourself then.

RYUGA : Let's go!! *He takes Aiko's bag from her hand and walk by her side. *

*An, Shoyo, and Ayumi watching them walk away*

AN : They should just start dating already.

AYUMI & SHOYO : Agree. *while looking at those two and nodding their head at the same time.*

* The festival has finally started, all the other classes start opening their class for the visitors.*

~ How is my class right now... I can't stop worrying about my class. Did they managed to finish them in time. It's my fault, it's all my fault. I even come late to school today. I'll apologize to them right now. Yup that's what I should do right now. Come on Yukie, you can do it~

*After standing quite long at the stairwell, Suzuha make up her mind to go to her class*

THE CLASS : Welcome to the castle, your Highness.

*Everyone make a way and bow their head when Suzuha come into the class like they already knew that Suzuha will come in any second.*

YUKIE : Whattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt?????????????????