The End of Akira
Chapter 26: A Couple of Lover

Today is the last day of Akira's school training camp. Early in the morning the disciples were directed to gather in the field and perform the closing ceremony.

"When I am still sleepy" grumbled Hana. "Isn't it still early? And why are we so diligent?"

"Ah..it seems like we are indeed diligent Han" Akira replied as he looked at the few people who were already on the field.

"I know as soon as I sleep 5 more minutes" he said again.

"How else, right? We have already come here" Akira smiled.

"About," call Sou. "You guys are very diligent already on the field" said Sou smiling.

"I-iya, that's how it is" said Akira bowing his head.

"Of course we've always been diligent, haven't we Akira?" Ask Hana.

"That's how Han is," Akira smiled.

"Yoo you!" Sapa Hiro who suddenly came. "At last we go home too yes" he said smiling.

"really. I miss my bed" Hana smiled.

"Me too" said Akira smiling.

"About," call Sou again.

"Yes, what's up Sou?" Akira asked confusedly. Their eyes met, but Akira then shifted his gaze. 

"What's wrong?" Ask Sou.

"Eh? No, there is nothing" Akira said, bowing his head.

"Why Akira? You sick?" Ask Hana.

"No, I'm fine Han"

"You sure?" Hiro asked Akira.

"I'm fine" Akira smiled.

"Then why would Sou ask such a thing?" Ask Hiro again.

"That-"

"No, forget it" Sou cut off Akira's conversation and left.

"What's the matter exactly?" Hiro was confused. "Sou, where are you going? Wait" call Hiro after Sou.

"It looks like Akira is making Sou angry" Akira said in his heart.

"Actually why is he? It's so strange," said Hana confused. "Let it go, let's go to Rara and the others" Hana asked.

"Come on."

A few days later, the closing ceremony was over. All students were directed to enter the bus as they were going home. Unfortunately Akira sat on the 2nd bench from behind because he had gone to the toilet first.

"Too behind," murmured Akira sadly. "But it's okay, it's near the window anyway" he muttered again staring at the scene from outside through the window.

When focusing on looking out the window, Akira was quite surprised to see the reflection of someone who was seen on the glass other than himself.

"Sou!" Akira was surprised. "I thought it was a ghost" Akira whispered inwardly.

"Hm, it's me" said Sou smiling. "May I sit next to you?" Ask.

"Please" said Akira awkwardly.

"Thank you" said Sou who was also smiling. "What's up Akira? It's not usually that you keep looking down like this. Did you sleep wrong?"

"Eh? Ah, no, there's nothing. I'm fine" Akira smiled.

"really?"

"True" he said again and then looked down again.

Like when the trip goes, the state of the bus when the trip home is also quite crowded. The students sang together to celebrate the end of this training camp, not least Akira. He enjoyed the songs sung by the disciples and even sang occasionally. But when Sou asks her to speak, Akira always keeps her head down.

"About," call Sou.

"Iya Sou" Akira replied then bowed his head.

"Why not look at me? Shouldn't we be talking to others, we should be paying attention?"

"That's.."

"What's wrong? You didn't look at me and just looked down while talking to me. Did I do you wrong?" Ask Sou again.

"Ti-no Sou, you did nothing wrong. I didn't mean it that way. I just don't know what to do" murmured Akira kept bowing his head.

"How's that how's Akira? I don't understand" Sou said again.

Akira whispers. "Soal. yesterday.."

"Huh?" Said Sou not hearing what Akira said. "Is it not because it was last night?" Guess Sou who was taken slowly by Akira.

"Yesterday you were so sudden, I didn't know what to do after" Akira murmured again.

Sou blushed to hear Akira's words. Actually he also did not understand why he could be that brave let alone to kiss Akira up to 2 times. 

Sou then gently rubbed Akira's head. "I'm sorry about last night. I don't know why I'm that brave either. I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to scare you or confuse you. But please, don't be like this. I'm so sad. I don't want to be hated by you" Sou smiled.

Akira then looked into Sou's eyes. 

"He's not lying" Akira murmured inwardly. "Sorry Sou, I didn't mean it that way either, I just didn't know what to do" explained Akira.

"Hm, I get it. Just be yourself, as Akira I always knew" Sou smiled.

"I get it, sorry I was"

"Oh, no problem. Don't think about it, I'm guilty here too" Sou smiled. He then raised his hand like he was taking a tos.

"Toss?" Said Akira who was possessed by Sou.

Akira then raised his hand to do a tos with Sou. But when touching Sou's hand, Sou grasped it.

"Sou?"

"I know it's not a crossing, but let's hold hands" she said with a sweet smile.

"This smile again" Akira whispered inwardly. "Hm" Akira nodded his head.

"Akira's hands are small, very adorable" Sou smiled.

"No, my hands are not small, Sou's hands are too big" Akira protested.

"Eh? Really true?" Said Sou confused. "But I'm a guy, so my hands are bigger. I just didn't expect Akira's hand to be this small"

"No problem, right? That's my hand anyway" Akira protested again.

"of course. This is your hand and I like it too, you take it easy" said Sou who made Akira's face flushed slightly.

Sou held back his smile. "Your face is red Akira, are you sick? Is the air less here?"

"This is because Sou" murmured Akira averted his gaze.

"You're adorable Akira" whispered Sou right in her ear.

"Don't whisper in my ear like that, Sou!" akira was surprised.

"Why? isn't my voice good?" the whisper was again right in Akira's ear.

"Sou!" It was Rengek Akira who made Sou laugh. 

"Alright, alright. I'll stop" Sou said laughing.

They both enjoyed the ride home holding hands. The smile on their faces indicated that they were happy at this moment.

Her night...

"About, I was sleepy" said Sou closing his eyes.

"Hm, sleep Sou, I'll wake up later" Akira smiled.

Akira then noticed Sou's face which seemed to have fallen asleep.

"Handsome people are different. He even remained handsome while asleep" Akira muttered smiling. "Until when should we hold on like this? My hands were already soaked in sweat" Akira muttered slowly releasing his hands from Sou's grasp.

Shortly after, the bus shook from being too fast as it passed by the sleeping police which made everyone slightly fly from his seat.

"Geez!" Akira was surprised. He held Sou's body back from falling forward.

"Are you guys okay? Sorry we got past the sleeping cops too soon. We will be more careful, please continue your rest" said Mr. Driver.

"Sou didn't even wake up" Akira said staring at Sou. He then leaned Sou's body against the back seat, but Sou's head instead leaned against Akira's shoulders.

"Who? Sou?" Akira was confused. Akira smiled after getting Sou's calm face. "You must be so exhausted. Thank you for working hard" Akira smiled. 

Akira then lets Sou fall asleep on his shoulder even though he knows, when he wakes up Sou's neck will hurt because Akira's body is shorter than Sou's.

"About also sleepy," murmured Akira then leaned his head against Sou's head. "Good night" said Akira then entered the dream world.

"Good night" replied Sou opening his eyes with a smile. He clasped Akira's hand and went back to sleep.

In the morning, Akira awakens first with Sou still asleep on his shoulders.

"Good morning" said Sou who still closed his eyes.

"Oh? Good morning Sou," said Akira a little surprised. "Is your neck hurting? I'm sorry I didn't wake you" Akira said.

Sou shook his head weakly. "My neck doesn't hurt, thanks for not waking me up" Sou smiled.

"Eh?"

"No, no. Forget it" Sou smiled.

"All right."

At school...

"about!" Call Shinji and Yuki who are already there.

"Sister. Why are you at school? Though Akira has not contacted Brother" said Akira approached his brother.

"You okay? Is anyone hurt?" Ask Shinji again.

"That's fine, no one got hurt. What's wrong, brother?" Akira asked confusedly.

"3 days ago, Ayano's mother called home. He apologized because his son tried to harm you" Yuki explained.

"Is that so?" said Akira understood. "It's about okay, brother, no one got hurt in the least. There are Sou and Hiro and other friends who have saved Akira" Akira smiled.

"really? Brother should thank them. Akira has to be more careful in making friends, Big Brother does not want something like this to happen again" Shinji said. "Thank God Akira is fine" she said, hugging Akira.

"Good day Brother" said Sou with Hiro.

"Oh, is Sou? Good afternoon" Shinji replied smiling.

"Good day" said Yuki who was also smiling.

"Thank you for saving my sister Sou" Shinji smiled. "Him?"

"I'm Hiro, Brother" said Hiro bowed his body.

"Hiro? Thank you also Hiro, thank you for saving Akira" Shinji smiled.

"No problem Brother, fortunately bad things did not happen to Akira and us" Sou smiled.

"Sou's right, Brother, you don't need to thank Hiro for being helped by Akira" said Hiro smiling.

"That's a big thank you" Yuki smiled.

"True, thank you very much Hiro, Sou" Akira smiled.

"Who are you going home with? Come home with us" take Shinji.

Sou and Hiro seemed to think for a while.

"You're tired too, aren't you? The car is quite good" said Akira smiling.

"True, come on" Yuki asked again.

They then went home together. Shinji takes Sou and Hiro home.

"It owes a lot of stories to Brother" Shinji said.

"I think you understand Brother."

****

Morning at school...

Akira was quite confused when he saw Sou standing in front of the school gate was waiting for something.

"Sou?" Ask Akira.

"Good morning" Sou smiled.

"Good morning Sou, what are you doing here?" 

"Waiting you"

"Huh?" Akira was surprised. "Why is Sou waiting for me?" Akira asked confusedly.

"There's nothing special, I just want to wait for you" Sou looked at Akira. "You are my lover" he said again with a smile that made Akira blush.

"About your face is red, ap-"

"Stop it" Akira said, turning his eyes. "We go in" he said, then walked first.

"She's adorable" murmured Sou smiling. "Wait for me, Akira" call Sou after Akira.

All the students in this school were already not surprised to see the closeness of Akira and Sou. From the first day of school they always seem to be together, so walking together, eating together, going home from school together, it's not a strange thing. They just wait for Akira and Sou's confirmation whether they are in a relationship or not. Despite that, many people wanted to be closer to Akira as well as to Sou. Just in case they could limit his attitude to Akira or to Sou.

As a couple, Akira has been accompanying Sou to basketball practice lately when he has free time as well as Sou. He was always waiting for Akira to finish his badminton club training. Since the badminton club was training behind closed doors so Sou could only wait for Akira to finish. Sou also sometimes met Akira in the Platnas building to encourage him to practice.

Sou has also met with Papa Akira and they are allowed to date as long as it does not interfere with the lesson, as well as Sou's parents on the same condition.

"Excuse me, is Sou here?" Ask a class girl next door.

"Nina come here," said Sou, telling Nina to approach him.

"Introduction Sou?" Akira said in his heart.

They then chatted on the bench Sou. The girl looked happy and laughed a lot.

"It turns out quite sad to see Sou with another woman" Akira murmured with a smile.

"You said something?" Ask Hana.

"No, I didn't say anything" Akira smiled.

"Your eyes are on Sou, Akira" explained Rara.

"Eh really? Caught huh?" Akira smiled awkwardly.

"So how?" Ask Rara.

"How's what?" Akira was confused.

"You with Sou" Rara said again.

"That's. that"

"Successful huh?" Guess Hana's excited.

"That's how" murmured Akira smiled faintly.

"It finally happened, didn't it Ra?" Hana said happily.

"True Han. Akira who succeeded why am I happy and moved?" Rara said again.

"You're right, I'm also moved" Hana said again.

Akira smiles. "Thank you guys, it's also thanks to you. Thank you very much"

"What did you say? This is the result of your own efforts, we do not help anything" Hana denied.

"But I still want to thank you" Akira smiled.

"Akira.." said Hana then hugged Akira followed by Rara.

"Friends, you're overreacting. I couldn't breathe" Akira said in return for Hana and Rara's arms. "

"Ah, sorry Akira we are too happy" Rara smiled.

"Right, we're very happy. We will support you" Hana smiled.

"Right, we will always support you" Rara smiled.

Akira smiles. "Thank you."

****

Night at Akira's house..

"Sorry kids, tomorrow Papa has to go, there's a sudden affair. Even though tomorrow our family time" said Papa.

"Well, how else, right?" Yuki.

"Sir Yuki's right. If it's like how else" said Akira a little sad.

"I'm sorry" said Papa stroking Akira's head.

"It's okay Pa. Besides at home there is still a big brother" said Akira smiling.

"Right, there's still our Pa. Papa take it easy" Naoya smiled.

"Thank you kids" said Papa, who also smiled. "Rest, it's night" he said.

"Good Pa" they said in unison.

They then entered each other's rooms after saying good night.

Some time later, a notification came to Akira's phone.

"Message from Sou" said Akira happily.

Sou: "Akira, do you have time tomorrow?"

Akira: "What's wrong Sou? I'm home every weekend"

Sou: "I want to take you for a walk tomorrow"

"Walk?" Akira was confused.

Akira: "It looks like I have to get permission first from Papa and Big Brother, Sou"

Sou: "We really need it:)"

Sou: "Please let me know again if allowed yes"

Akira: "Alright"

Sou: "What are you doing? Why haven't you fallen asleep? Isn't she sleepy?"

Akira: "That's how. Sou himself why haven't you slept?"

Sou: "I want to tell you my plans tomorrow, so I haven't slept.

Akira: "Is that so? I'll try to get it:)"

Sou: "If you're not allowed, I'll ask for permission"

"What the fuck?" Ucao Akira laughed.

Akira: "Looks like I'm not allowed Sou. You're the one who needs to ask permission"

Sou: "Don't lie Akira, I'm sure you haven't said it yet"

Sou: "Looks like enough up here. Go to sleep, it's night. Don't forget to tell me"

Akira: "Sure Sou, I'll let you know. Good night, sweet dreams Sou"

Sou: "Good night, dream of me yes"

Akira: "No way. I'd like to dream of swimming with Nanase Haruka"

Sou: "It's like you can swim"

Akira: "Don't underestimate me, Sou"

Sou: "We won't end like this:("

Akira: "Sorry"

Akira: "Okay, this is the last one. Good night Sou"

Sou: "Good night to Akira too. Prepare yourself for tomorrow"

Sou: "If allowed"

Akira: "Yes, I understand"

"Sou is there" said Akira smiling. "Did Papa and Brother allow Akira no huh? The important thing is to prepare first. So it's not how it will be" he murmured then chose clothes for tomorrow's walk with Sou.

The next day...

"Father, Brother, it's. hm.. Sou took Akira for a walk today" said Akira bowing his head.

"Walk? Meaning dating?" Ask Papa.

"Looks not. Sou said take a walk" Akira said a little confused.

"That's the same thing, it's called dating" Shinji said.

"eehh really? Maybe yes?" Akira was confused.

"Sister so not sure you can establish a good relationship" said Naoya surprised.

"Sorry" murmured Akira felt guilty.

"Where?" Ask Papa.

"That's.."

"Maybe, as long as you have to be careful" Papa said again.

"Thank you Pa" said Akira smiling. "How's brother?" Ask Akira.

"Sister doesn't matter" Naoya smiled.

"Sister also does not matter as long as there are souvenirs" said Yuki smiling.

"I don't care, I'm going on a date tomorrow either" Shinji said.

"So Akira's allowed?" Ask Akira again.

"Of course, have fun. Remember the limits" Papa smiled.

"Yes, remember Akira's limits. Gotta be careful" Naoya said with a smile.

"Good Pa, sister, thank you" Akira smiled.

"Yosh, Papa's leaving now. Be careful at home, Akira also be careful. Don't come home too late"

"Good Pa. Be careful on the road, bye-bye" said Akira smiling.

"Bye-bye" said Papa who also smiled.

"Sister, Akira wants to tell Sou for a moment" said Akira to his room.

"Yes, go" Yuki smiled.

"I can be defeated by all of you" Naoya smiled.

"Eating Brother is also looking for a girlfriend, isn't Big Brother very popular?" Ask Shinji.

"But I haven't found a woman that suits me" Naoya explained.

"If you continue like that, Brother Shinji will get married first Kak, maybe Akira too" said Yuki.

"You're right. Alright I'll find the woman first" Naoya said standing up from his seat.

"Seriously?" Shinji asked in disbelief.

"Of course it's impossible. Finding women is not that easy. I'm just going to my friend's house, we promised to play games together" Naoya explained.

"Yuki thinks Big Brother is serious" Yuki said in relief.

"You are," Naoya smiled. "I'm going yes, tell Akira"

"Sure sister, be careful" Yuki smiled.

In Akira's room...

Akira: "Sou I'm allowed:)"

Sou: "Really? Thank goodness.."

Sou: "I'll pick you up at 8 o'clock"

Akira: "I'll be waiting for you. Be careful when you get here"

Sou: "Sure, I'll see you at 8"

After sending Sou a message, Akira further gets ready for a date with Sou. Akira looks very happy because this is his first date.

The other...

The Sou house.

"Where are you tidy?" Ask Ms. Sou.

"I'm going on a date with Akira, Mom" she said smiling.

"You're smiling Sou" muttered Mother Sou.

"What's wrong, ma'am? Wh why? Can I go outside? I've done all my work so it doesn't matter, right?" Asked Sou doubtfully.

"Y-yes, sure. If you have done all your tasks it does not matter" said Ms. Sou again.

"Thank you very much Ma'am, I'm leaving" Sou smiled.

"Be careful, don't go home too late in the afternoon" Mother Sou shouted. "The boy smiled again, he's my son again" he said.

Other side..

"How Brother? What fits?" Akira asked towards Shinji and Yuki. "Wear clothes from Shin's sister"

"Wahh, Akira is really pretty. It fits well" Yuki said in amazement.

"really?"

"About.." call Shinji.

"What's up, brother? Doesn't fit?" Ask Akira.

"If you can't be pretty, you'll be kidnapped by om-om"

"really? Already Akira guessed, Akira wanted to change for a while" said Akira will leave.

"Eh no, no. It was already very suitable for Akira" Yuki said, detaining Akira.

"True, it's perfect for Akira, Big Brother can-can like you" Shinji smiled.

"Huh? What did Brother say? Terrible" Akira said, not believing what Shinji had just said.

"I'm sorry, you're so pretty" Shinji smiled.

"Right, Akira is very pretty. It's beautiful" Yuki agreed.

"Thank you" Akira blushed. "Ah, where's Brother Nao?"

"Sister just left, he said he wanted to play at his friend's house" Yuki explained.

"Well, Akira understands" Akira said.

Ding dong ding dong..

"Sou seems to have come" said Yuki.

"Looks like. Akira's gone yes Brother" said Akira.

"Be careful. Have fun" said Shinji smiling.

"Thank you brother, bye-bye" Akira waved his hand.

"Bye-bye" 

"Come on, you'll drop off to the front" said Yuki, smiling at Akira.

Akira then opens the door for Sou. Sou was surprised to see Akira's appearance.

"Sou, take good care of Akira. If I get even the slightest abrasions I won't forgive you" Yuki said.

"Okay sister, Sou will take care of her. Sou borrow Akiranya for a while huh" said Sou smiling.

"I'm not an item" Akira annoyed.

Sou smiled with anxiety. "Sorry, sorry. We go Brother" said Sou.

"Yes"

"Bye-bye Kak Yuki" said Akira waving his hand.

"Bye-bye, careful"

On Travel…

"What's up Sou? Why do I keep seeing me?" Akira asked confusedly.

"You're so pretty Akira" said Sou, smiling, which made Akira's face flushed slightly.

"Don't insult me" Akira annoyed.

"I'm not insulting you, I'm even afraid that others will look at you" Sou looked at Akira.

"Hmm then let me go back home, I'll change clothes first" Akira said again.

"no need. I like it, it doesn't need to be replaced" Sou smiled.

"All right then. Thank you" Akira smiled.

"Let's hold on," asked Sou to extend his hand. "I know it's not a crosswalk but I want to hold your hand" he said with a smile.

"Alright" said Akira extending his hand.

They then enjoy their date time happily. Starting from the cinema, aquarium tours, restaurants, all they visit. They really spend their time very well and happily, moreover this is their first date.