Thread: To the Beat of the Heart Drum (Retsu and Wing)

Alyx wished he had a girlfriend. As much as he was kinda popular back in high-school and at his university. None of the women really interested him. It wasn't that he didn't feel an attraction to women, otherwise he would not be blushing in Ritsu's presence, but none of them really seemed to catch his eye. Ritsu, on the other hand, had a certain air about her that just drew him towards her. It was the same feeling that he had gotten when he visited Jake's and he was playing Japanese pop. Still, he sighed once more as that one encounter would be the last they ever had...unless... I-I'm Tainaka Ritsu- I mean, I'm Ritsu Tainaka, a first-year collage student at the nearby girl's college. He remembered her saying that when they introduced themselves to each other, and looked out the small window next to him. Lo and behold, there was indeed what looked like a university close by. It could of just been a different one, but it was the only one he could remember that was close by. She probably lived in the dorms there, so he couldn't go and visit her there unless he was a relative. If only she was at his university, then it would make things so much more easier. It was co-ed, and the students and faculty seemed to accept him quite well. He wasn't the only foreigner there as well, so that was probably helping him out a bit. Hours passed by with the same slow day, but his shift was finally over as the graveyard working came in the door Today was quite slow. I doubt you are going to get many customers today, Yuijo, Yuijo was a fellow worker of his, a classmate of his, and his first friend that he made while in Japan. They just seemed to easily connect with each other, and it was almost like they were twins with a different mother. Great...Hey, we still up for going to the arcade tomorrow? Yuijo asked, as they swapped spots. Alyx opened the door, but stopped to answer him Of course, dude. I have school in the morning, but my entire afternoon is free after that, he said goodbye to his friend before heading on back to his hostel room. The two girls from New Zealand were already there, and they giggled as he entered the door. It confused him, and something compelled him to ask Whats so funny? They both giggled once more, and the girl named Addison spoke up Someone at our school has a crush on you. Then it hit him. These two were attending the same all-women university as Ritsu, and that had to be her Wait, does she always have on a yellow hairband, and is her name Tainaka Ritsu? Addison nodded to both those questions Addison, Alysha, can either one of you please ask her to meet me at the cafe this afternoon? he was going to totally blow off Yuijo, but he was an understanding guy, and always told Alyx that he was going to try and find a girl for him, so he wasn't lonely during his time here. Both girls just looked at each other, and gave him teasing smirks We can...but it will cost you! Alyx sighed, and pulled out 500 yen to give to them. They giggled again, but Alyx knew they would do as he asked with their payment now in their hands. So he decided to just head off to bed, and get as much sleep as possible. The next day, he had butterflies in his stomach the entire day, and was having a hard time focusing on his classes. As all he could think about was Ritsu, and if she would accept his offer for a date. He wished that he could do it in person, but he didn't know his school, nor was he sure they would ever meet again out and about. Thankfully, he didn't get in trouble, and immediately headed for the cafe that he told Addison and Alysha to tell Ritsu to meet him at.