Chapter 02 – Plan
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I have decided but — what should I do? I haven’t really been in a romantic relationship before. Should I just ride the bullet and hit directly?
Nay, looking at this beautiful girl, it seems that ain’t possible. Ah! This kind of girl will need you to be patient, slowly build up your relationship, and hit it when the time is right.
Tsk, looks like I need to set out a plan — but, how do I make it? As I have said, I haven’t been in a romantic relationship before.
Ah! How can a relationship be so complicated?!
Sigh — regarding this topic, I’m really incompetent.
While sighing at my incompetency, the bell rang — and as the bell rang, the door opened.
Should be our teacher I thought.
The class settled down as the “teacher” examined the classroom, and nodded.
There at the entrance, a middle age man carrying a laptop in between his armpit, walked towards the podium, and put down the laptop onto the table.
Hoh, looks like introductions — like usual — will yet again surface itself.
“Hello everyone, I’ll be your teacher for the Programming I course. I am George Smith, you can call me Professor George if you like. This curriculum, we will be teaching you the fundamentals of what you need, and how to write your programs.”
Indeed, the course I’m enrolled is Information Technology; it would be weird if you don’t teach us the fundamentals. I’m not saying that out loud of course.
Professor George continued: “In your third year, you will be majored in a specialization. There are three types: web, mobile, and multimedia. Web are for those who would like to study web designing and web development, making web applications. Mobile are for enthusiasts who likes to meddle with their smartphones — this specialization has two division, the first one is for Android, the other for iOS. You can choose either one of them, or you can enrolled both if you’re interested. Lastly, multimedia — is for those who like to engage in animations, game designs especially for those artistic ones who like to make their own models.”
“You should choose wisely among these three specialization, and pursue what you really like. Don’t get influenced by others as all of you doesn’t have the same passion —”
“If you have questions related to the curriculum, you can go to the faculty office and ask your designated teachers there; given that the teacher is free, of course.”
“Well, that’s it. For now, let me project to you the rules and regulations in my class, and the goal of this entire course.”
As Professor George said this, he pulled down the projection board, opened up his laptop and connected the cable to it.
A projected screen appeared at the projection board.
Professor George then started his long winded speech about the rules and the goals of the course. After about thirty minutes, he finally finished.
“And — that’s that. I’ve already introduced myself. So now it’s your turn.”
Here it is, the thing called “introduction” finally showed itself.
The class also got worked up. There are variety of expressions here and there, some are excited, some are nervous, and there are some who doesn’t even care.
Well, this kind of thing. There will be always at least one person who doesn’t get used to it.
Me? Like I can be bother by that! As there is a more pressing matter at hand — I am thinking of, how should I execute my plan? In the first place, I didn’t even have a plan, how the heck would I execute it!
There are countless ideas popping out of my head, like — getting to know each other first, spend some time. Eat lunch together, study together, spend more time together again, spend, spend, and — boom. Just like that, maybe it’ll work? There is no harm in trying. Guess that should be my plan for now.
As I am thinking of the plan, the introductions are about to start.
“Let’s do it by row from my right.”
As Professor George said this, he looked at the student on the right most corner in the first row and said: “Student, you go first.”
The guy is a little bit plump, and had a rather average looks. He feels like someone who you can easily get friendly to.
“Good Morning everyone, how do you do? My name is John Matter, I previously studied at XXXX High School. During this entire semester, please take care of me. Oh, also I’ll be taking the web development.”
For someone who is the first to introduce, he is rather calm.
John, huh? For some reason I get the feeling that this guy will become my buddy.
I shook my head. That’s for some time later.
The following introductions just pretty much follow John’s lead. Finally — it came to my turn.
While eyes closed and hands in my pocket; I slowly stood up like a general ready to go to battle.
I took a deep breath, and slowly opened my eyes.
Man — seems like I’m looking good right now.
“Name’s Jim — Jim Godson, nice to meet you.”
With that little introduction, I coolly sat back down.
A real man doesn’t need to speak a hundred words — so I thought.
But my classmates are looking at me weirdly, some curious, but they delivered the same meaning, asking “Is that it?”
But I ignored that. Lina is also curiously looking at me but — I “pretended” to ignore that.
The Professor’s face seems to be saying “That’s an introduction?” Asked: “Umm, student Jim — is that all?”
Thus I answered perfunctorily “Yes, that’s all. I’m not a man of many words.”
“Oohh.”
The professor blanked momentarily but quickly got rid of it.
What? Is something strange? Ha, never mind that. I’m more interested to Lina’s introduction.
“Then, the next student, please introduce yourself.”
“Yes.” Lina beside me, answered the professor and stood up gracefully.
As I look around, I noticed all of the boys are paying heavy attention to Lina’s direction.
Tsk, these guys, can’t they be so obvious? F*ck, looks like I’m not the only one who is after Lina, after all.
Crap, I should hurry up and execute my plan, else someone will snatch Lina away from me. Wait, I sounded like Lina’s already mine, I don’t even know if Lina already has a boyfriend, shit! That didn’t crossed my mind before.
While cursing inside my heart, Lina started her introduction.
“How do you do, everyone? My name is Lina Austine. I previously studied and graduated at XXXX High School. I’m the only child in the family, so I tend to be spoiled some time. Also, this will be my first time taking up a lesson concerning IT, so I don’t have any previous experience doing something like programming — I just hope that you would help me and that you forgive me if I’m ever being annoying.” Saying at this point, the entire class also got riled up, saying — especially the boys — that it’s no problem as we should help each other. Bah! How fake can these guys be! But I also agree with them in helping Lina. I’m not being fake. This is a true desire, a true desire to help, a true desire to get closer.
Lina waited for her classmates to settle down before continue saying: “As for the specialization I’ll be getting, I haven’t decided yet, as I have said before, I still don’t know anything — so these two years will be for gaining experience before finally deciding.” Lina paused slightly, and ended her speech saying: “This semester, please do take care of me.” Lina finished saying, gracefully bowed and sat down.
Un, I can’t help but nod my head. Indeed, this girl, is truly your ideal wife.
The professor also nodded in agreement. His expression saying: “A good child.”
After Lina’s introduction, I went back to my own business. I don’t have the time to listen to other people as I have only my interest in Lina. As long as those people are unimportant variables in achieving my goals, there’s no need to completely know them.
The introductions finally finished after ten more minutes.
“Hmm, is this all of you in this class? I’ll be taking the attendance now.”
Professor George took down the attendance of everyone. Seems like there is no one absent? Well, it’s the first day after all, and we are all first years. So I guess they are just being excited?
“Alright, all of you are here, that’s good. It’s good to be present even if it’s the first day of class. Especially for you freshmen, you should go tour the school if you have some time — “
*Ding dong.
The ring of the bell cut off the professor’s talk.
“Ops, looks like it’s time already. You should go tour around if you have time after this. Then — that’s all. Official start of the class will be next meeting.”
Saying so, the professor walked out of the classroom.
Finding this a chance, I deliberately said out load: “Ah, we have still one hour vacant till our next class.”
I smirk inside my heart for my ingenuity.
“Hoh, Lina-san, we still have one hour till our next class, since this is a block class we should have the same schedules. How about joining me in touring around the school?”
Haha — man I’m fast.
“Jin-san, right? Sure, I was also planning in touring and was worried that no one will accompany me.”
“Haha you’re being too humble Lina-san. If it’s you — I’m pretty sure there are a lot who will accompany you, especially the guys. I’m also one of those guys of course, hehe.”
Shamelessness from the get go!
Hearing my remark, Lina’s cheeks slightly blushed.
“Stop teasing me Jim-san. Never mind that, were should we go first?”
“Nay, I’m not teasing you, it’s a fact, you know. That aside, how about the school cafeteria?”
“Oh? Do you know where it is located?”
I sweat. Damn! It’s my first official day here today, how should I know where the cafeteria and the other places is located! I won’t say that out loud of course.
Seeing my slightly panicking expression, Lina giggled and said: “Then since both of us don’t know the places. We should just tour the whole school around.”
Oh! She giggled! My stupidity before actually made her giggle! I should just become completely stupid then! That — I actually became stupid for a moment there. This sh*t is out of the question.
“Th-then let’s do that.”
“Yes, let’s.”
And so, I started my very first date with Lina.
This time, this moment, shall mark the start of my story.
-Chapter 2 End
Authors note: I’ll be using japs honorifics on this story. Also, I’ll be posting this novel on Royal Road Legends. I’m now just waiting for its approval — never mind that, it’s already been approved. You can view it here.
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