Dream Star 152 Falling Rain 5 : The Past I

Four years ago, June 8th, 2031, Monday.

A repeated banging sound on the door woke him. Haruka turned to the woman fast asleep beside him and sighed. It would not be a visitor for Fuuka if it were. Then she would have mentioned it to him. Then that means, it's that guy. Haruka slipped shorts on and a jacket and made his way downstairs, to open the door. The moment he did; however, he sees Atsuya's smiling face.

"Morning!"

Haruka exhaled deeply seeing the person in front of him, "What is it so early in the morning? Don't you know your bothering people...."

Before Atsuya could reply, he felt a pair of arms around him from the back, "Fuuka."

"Oh, another handsome young lad. Come play with Onee-chan too."

"Err, I'm not.."

Haruka pulled the woman back for a kiss before muttering something in her ear, "Oh, how rude. I didn't know Harukkun had normal friends..."

"Uh... no... sorry for uh interfering?"

Fuuka chuckled.

"Haruka, I'll get going. Since your friend is here, make sure actually to go home and go to school. But you can still stay awhile if you wish."

With those words said, the woman swiftly left. Haruka looked back at the house and noticed that the suitcase at the front was missing. So Fuuka won't be around for a while. Maybe he should crash elsewhere though Fuuka lets him stay here, regardless. He does not enjoy remaining in one place for a long time.

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After he got correctly dressed, Haruka returned outside and found Atsuya still waiting. He sighed, seeing his friend surrounded by women and walked over. "Shall we go?" Haruka said.

The gossiping women upon seeing him they scurried away, "Wow your amazing!"

Haruka said nothing and walked in the exit's direction. Atsuya hurried after him.

"I thought she was your girlfriend.."

Haruka sighed and flicked the guy's forehead, "You said that with every girl you see me with, how many times now have we had this conversation? Don't you get it by now?"

"I know but..."

What's with this person? He always insists he's a good guy when he isn't.

"Anyhow, you're coming to school?" Atsuya asked with a grin on his face.

Haruka sighed before nodding.

"Not like I have a choice, anyway."

Atsuya laughed, "That's true."

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Haruka spots her before Atsuya does, long blonde hair by the gate. He tsk under his breath and shot Atsuya a glare, "Why is she here?" Haruka demanded to know.

But Atsuya didn't reply and rushed over to the girl; he pulled her into a bear-like hug.

"Yume-chan!"

"Gyaahhh, don---don't hug me like that in public."

"Sorry, sorry! Oh, your cute when you get embarra.s.sed."

"D—don't be an idiot so early in the morning..."

This girl is Kanehara Yumeko, his friend's girlfriend. Though Haruka said girlfriend, the two only dated recently. She's also the girl he liked for a long time.

Haruka exhaled deeply, well forget it. It was only fleeting interest. He probably just wanted to sleep with her because she's the innocent type. Yes, that's all it was.

"Harukkun? Ah, are you going to go to school today!"

Atsuya beamed brightly, "That's right! Aren't I good? Praise!"

Yumeko rolled her eyes and grabbed hold of his hand, "All right, so you don't escape... Let's get going." The contact surprised him, but he didn't let go.

Even though he was older than them both because he got held back a year. He ended up meeting them. When he thinks about how he met them, even now he finds it funny. Meeting Yumeko first, falling for her and then meeting Atsuya, only to see his friend likes her. He has no luck.
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Light Academy Middle School, Gate.

"Morning Yume-chan, Atsuykun and Harukkun."

Haruka nodded. This girl is Fujisaki Selia a full-time model but working towards debuting as a singer.

"Ah, bruises! Sakurai-senpai again?" Yumeko exclaimed. He glanced at Selia and noticed the dark marks. Though Selia tried to conceal it with makeup, he could make out the bruise. That guy's acting up again.

"Lately he's been acting strange, and he keeps asking me to do strange things. I haven't accepted yet. But who knows how long I can refuse? Mikado.. can be very persistent..."

Haruka whistled, "Well if he's tempting you with s.e.x.."

Yumeko hits him, "Don't be a moron; we have to help her."

"That's true. Selichan, can you tell us more?" Atsuya said.

"Ah well..."

"It's okay."

Haruka frowned at the sight. Atsuya does this a lot.

"Don't you think your boyfriend is strange? He's way too interested whenever something happens.." Haruka spoke up.

Not hearing a response though, he called out the girl's name.

"Yumeko?"

"Ah, what?"
Yumeko answered. She appeared to be in a daze.

"... what's wrong?"
he asked.

"I was thinking, rather than be interested in the situation. Doesn't Atsuya enjoy talking to Selichan?"

...

Are you kidding him? Is she jealous of Selia? Anyone could tell who Atsuya likes. Atsuyas a sincere person, it shows on his face.

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Light Academy Middle School, Main Building Rooftop.

If Yumeko is jealous, then he could use that opportunity to comfort her right? Haruka shook his head. What is he doing? What good would that do? Haruka exhaled deeply. What happened to it being desire? Maybe he should call one of those girls. He needs to keep his mind off things. His gaze flickered towards the sky, come to think of it. That girl would often look at the sky like this.
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Later on, the day, though he attended school. Haruka did not go to cla.s.s. So he fooled around with Erika who was in the infirmary.

"Kyaahhhh..." a familiar voice exclaimed. Haruka turned to the door and spotted blonde hair.

"... Did you need something Yumeko?" Haruka asked as he pulled Erika away.

"I'm sorry! I was searching for some bandages."

Bandages?

Haruka frowned seeing the girl cover her hand. He stood up and grabbed hold of the girl's hand.

Throb. Haruka realized immediately; he ought to let go. However, he didn't; instead, he gradually bent down,

"H—Harukkun?!!" Yumeko exclaimed.

Her blood. It's sweet and tasty.
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"That girl, do you like her?" Erika asked as she pressed the cotton bud to his cheek. He didn't think that Yumeko would hit him that hard.

"Like h.e.l.l."

"You could have convinced me."

Haruka exhaled deeply. "Well, I guess I did."

He relayed the story and Erika burst into laughter, "So you gave up because you lost?"

"That's not it. I didn't get the chance.."

"You met her first; you could have easily said something..." Erika reminded him.

This girl is s.h.i.+gua Erika, unlike all the other girls he slept with. There's something different about her. She doesn't accept money. Most of the time she talks more than she has s.e.x with him. Why would he deal with someone bothersome? These days, he's in the mood to talk more. After treating his wound, the two laid back down on the bed, and he buried his face in her chest, as she patted his hair.

"And so?"

"What?"

"Going to tell her."

"Like h.e.l.l.." Haruka cursed.

Erika laughed, "Would it be that bad to say it?"

"It would ruin everything..."

It would destroy it, what little peace and happiness he has in his life.

"I've seen you walk around with that little group. But if you ask me, you don't fit in. You stick out like a sore thumb."

"I know." He muttered.

He already knows that. He understands full well that he doesn't fit in with the others. At the start, he had no intention to get involved with their little group, even after he found out Yumeko was one. Many people have tried to approach him intending to reform him. But the one who meant it with good intentions was that guy. " I know, but it's already too late for me to turn back. They've corrupted me."

"Let them corrupt you if it leads to you becoming good. I intended to ask you to join my group. But it seems like you're gradually changing, soon you won't be calling me or any other girls up."

"Heh, I don't know about that. I won't have anywhere to crash then."

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Hallway.

Ahhhh, what, what, what?! What?!! What just happened there.

No, she knows. Harukkun drank her blood. Harukkun is a hanyou? Yumeko had heard of them before, but this is the first time she's seen one. Someone who is half human, half demon. Upon seeing her reflection in the mirror, Yumeko quickly tried to hide her face with her hair. But it was difficult to conceal her red stained cheeks.

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Infirmary. 12:45

Since that time in the morning, Yumeko was utterly restless. So during lunch, she ended up hurting her finger. Even now the way Haruka looked at her remained fixed in her mind. Atsuya and herself were in the infirmary, and she could not hide it any longer.

"I see! So that's it. Yeah, Haruka's a hanyou. When we first met, he was craving blood..."

"..."

It surprised her how casual he was about all of this.

"Give me your hand Yume-chan; I'll treat it."

Eh?

He chuckled and grabbed hold of it; a bright light surrounded his fingertips. Yumeko eyes widened as she watched the wound slowly vanish, "That's amazing! You have powers too."

"Not as amazing as yours, but it's useable."

"No, it's cool."

Uh, what is she doing getting all excited and happy for? Isn't she the idiot?

"You don't mind it? That he..."

"Eh? Well, that's how hanyous are. My little sister is one so.."

Yumeko's eyes widened, "Sister? You have a sister.."

"Yeah, she's around your age, charming and adorable..."

"Gahhhh, that's why you treat me like a kid instead of your girlfriend!"

"Yume-chan, calm down. It may seem that way since I'm older than you..."

"You and Harukkun are the same age, yet he doesn't treat me that way..."

Instead, now she thinks about it. Harukkun has always treated her slightly more special in contrast to everyone else. Maybe it's because he desires her blood?

"All right, I got it. Then, I'll take you to my place for a date.."

Yumeko's cheeks reddened, "Y—your..."

"Yes. Let's get close and maybe do something perverted."

"Don't give me that maybe nonsense!" Yumeko exclaimed as she punched him.

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Cla.s.sroom 1-A: 1:30 PM

"Eh, he said that?"

"Right, don't you think he's an idiot."

"I was thinking, in his eyes. What would he consider perverted?" Selia asked.

... Yumeko stares at her friend speechless. "Forget it; it was useless asking you."

"But maybe it's a good thing. You've been dating for, and nothing happened.."

That's true, they've been dating since the start of the school year, and nothing happened — not even a kiss.

"I know! Why don't we ask her? Surely she would know!" Selia suggested.

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It was way worse than the situation she saw with Haruka.

"Ahem." Yumeko coughed.

"Oh? Finally, care to join." Kanna said.

"Definitely not!" Yumeko exclaimed.

Selia laughed awkwardly, "Actually Yumeko would like your advice."

"Advice?"

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"Hmm, he probably means it don't you think? I know you're concerned about the age gap. But considering how he got held back not one but two years. Don't you think his mentality is the same as a child's..." Kanna said.

"What does that say about you? Miss 3 years repeater."

"I have my circ.u.mstances... But hmm...." she trailed off, "What do you want to do? You can't dodge him forever. Now you brought up him treating you like a child, he will probably cave into his desires now."

"I only..." Yumeko played with her fingers, "I only want to be happy with him instead of stressing all the time, and I want us to act like an actual couple.."