Chapter 147：White's Day

"Ma, I'm home," Xiao Ping greets her mother while closing her house's front door. "Welcome home," Mrs. Yuan replies. "You have a package. I put it in your room," she informs Xiao Ping that slightly furrows her eye brows. From whom is it ? She quickly goes to her room, finds out a medium size package lies on top of her bed. Once she reads the address of the sender she smiles widely. It is from Japan. Who else would it be. She opens the package in full excitement and gasps once she sees what are in it. Slowly, she takes out the clothe with both of her hands, arms stretches out in front at eye-height. It is a pretty white dress. It is a simple yet elegant knee-length dress with chiffon fabric as its outer layer and its ruffle sleeves. Another things inside are a pretty wedge shoes, a small bag, earrings, and bracelet. All are white with a simple design, yet only in a glance people will know that they have a high quality. There's also a note inside. Xiao Ping takes the note and read it

"Heaven loses an angel but I'm the lucky one to have her in my arms ^_^ I imagine how angelic you look in it. Happy White's Day, Babe.. enjoy your white gifts :* "

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"Happy White's Day," Takeshi says with a wide smile to a woman assistant producer of the recording company while giving her a chocolate. The woman says her thank you with a blushing cheek while Takeshi already approaches another woman to also give her chocolate. Aiko Waseda just cme out of the elevator and sees the little crowd on the aisle. She walks closer timidly, as always.

"Ah, Aiko-san," Takeshi greets her. His voice seems happy to see her, well at least that is what her ears are captured. "Y..yes ?" she responds in stammered. Takeshi only approaches her after taking something from his back pack. Now he carries a bouquet of beautiful white roses and a box of chocolate. "Happy White's Day," Takeshi says then gives the bouquet and chocolate to her while slightly bowing in respect. Aiko can't hold a blush on her cheeks. "Th.. Thank you," she murmurs before accepting Takeshi's give. "I hope it is good enough to repay your kindness," Takeshi says then ends it with a gentle smile. "I..It.. is.. it is," Once again Aiko replies in stammered. She then remembers something. "I.. I didn't have a time to make you lunch today," She says in guilty feeling. She didn't have a time because she went to beauty shop. She has been expecting today since Valentine's day. So, she planned to look special today. Hopefully, Takeshi notices it. Or maybe not.. since he is now frowning his forehead a little bit.

"ごめんなさい (Gomennasai - I'm sorry)," Aiko bows deeply. It catches Takeshi attention. "Oh.. D..don't be. It really is okay. You don't have to bring me lunch all the time. It is really troubling you," Takeshi says while bows back to her. He was actually in wonder, since Aiko was not bringing him lunch, what was the purpose of her arrival today. "Hmm.. H..how about if we lunch out today ?" Aiko suggests in doubt. "As my apology to not making you lunch," she adds. "No.. you don't have to," Takeshi reflexively rejects her suggestion. He sees Aiko's drawback, so he quickly makes up an excuse, "It's not that I don't want to.. But my recording schedule is really tight. I will ask Hayashi-san to make a delivery order." Aiko's disappointment fades away. Takeshi sighs inwardly. "Do you want to order a lunch as well ?" Takeshi offers as for politeness. To his surprise, Aiko nods. "Just similar to yours, お願いします (Onegaishimasu - please)," she says with another blush on her cheeks.

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Three hours later, Takeshi finally has his lunch break. When he closes the recording room's door, he sees Aiko falls asleep on the chair. He sighs. This girl is clearly making an opportunity to get close to him. She must have known how busy he is, yet she is deliberately taking leave for today only to wait for him taking vocal all day. Having her father as the CEO of the company, as a fan she doesn't have to do that. This is not the only day she can meet Takeshi. She can come and go to the studio anytime she wants, as she already does. So.. what's up with today ?

With one hand carrying a bento box, Takeshi gently shakes one of Aiko's shoulder to wake her up. she opens her eyes, dazes for a moment before she blushes tremendously to realize that she was sleeping. "Let's have lunch," Takeshi tells her while handing her the bento box. She nods before accepting the box. Takeshi walks away from her to grab his own box then comes to sit next to her. Obviously, that act even makes her awkward more. Aiko tries hard to hide it with pretending to be busy opening the bento box. Takeshi also opens his box but with a lot calmer than her.

"Aiko-san, may I ask you a question ?" Takeshi asks her after having his third spoon of rice. Aiko nods. "What was your plan for today actually ?" Takeshi throws his question after thinking of the right words for some time. Aiko chokes due to surprise. She then coughs heavily. "Are you okay ?" Takeshi asks in worry. Aiko nods while grabbing a bottle from her bag. She drinks from the bottle to subside her cough. After a minute she finally calms down. She glances at Takeshi who still lays his sight to her. "I didn't plan anything," she murmurs, lying through her teeth. "Oh..," Takeshi raises his eyebrows. "I'm sorry.. I thought.. Never mind," Takeshi changes his mind on pursuing the truth from her. He continues his eating instead.

"I.. I saw you on the shopping district the other day," Aiko says after some time. "Oh, you did ? I didn't see you," Takeshi replies, tries to make the conversation light. "You were on a woman-stuff shop," Aiko continues. Takeshi nods. It was definitely the shop he bought Xiao Ping's dress from. "What were you doing there ?" Aiko asks. "Hm.. I bought a dress," Takeshi answers shortly. "Ooh.. for.. whom ?" Aiko slips another question. "My girlfriend," Takeshi answers lightly. He frowns when he hears a quite loud gasp after. "So.. it's true.. you really have a girlfriend," she murmurs to herself but loud enough to be heard by Takeshi. Takeshi turns his head to her. "It's really true. I announced it publicly few months ago. Didn't you hear it ?" Takeshi asks. Aiko is nodding a few times as an answer. A mourn expression clouding her face. Takeshi decides to ignore his curiosity about her sudden change expression.

"Ac.. Actually, today is the last day I'm here at Japan," Aiko says with sadness. Takeshi turns his head to her. "Are you going abroad ?" He asks. Aiko nods. "I thought you were going to be my model for my MV ?" Takeshi asks again with a frown. This time Aiko shakes her head. "Something suddenly comes out, and I need to go abroad," she says. "I see," Takeshi responds. As much he is curious, he doesn't want to ask the reason as it is her privacy.

"You shouldn't buy her dress as a gift. It's a bad luck, you know.. for a person buys clothe for their lover," Aiko then changes the topic. Takeshi chuckles. "Do you believe on those myths ?" Takeshi asks. Aiko nods. "Most of them are true. Don't you believe them ?" she adds. Takeshi muffles his laughter by shaking his head. "Even if the myth is true, I will fight hard to against it," he says confidently. Aiko stares at him. "You love her that much ?" she asks. Takeshi nods. "I love her that much," he answers in firm tone.