Chapter 180, Will's Date with Hinako
"Eh? A date with William?!" Mayumi exclaimed.
"Yeah. I heard from Reina that Hinako asked William on a date." Moyu stated. "Will he even go?"
"I'm sure he won't, unless Arata says something." Touya stated.
They were all gathered in the Student Council Office having lunch when Moyu brought up the news. Mayumi, Touya, Hiro, Hayato, Hattori, May, Lina, Diana and Mao were present in the room at the time of the discussion.
"I suppose if Arata said something maybe Will would change his mind." Hiro said. "But we already know that there's no way Will will get serious about dating."
"I agree. His mind if preoccupied with concerns about Arata, everyone minute of every day." Touya stated and Mao's phone suddenly ringed.
"No way!" Mao exclaimed as he read the post on their school forum.
"What?" Hayato asked.
"Take a look at the trending post of the School Information Club." He answered and they took out their phones.
'One of the School Hunks, Will goes on a date with a second year student!' Was the top trending post on the school bulletin board.
"No way?!" Hiro exclaimed.
"What do you guys think?" Mao asked the May and the two beside her.
"We already know the answer." Diana stated. "Will only has eyes on Arata."
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"Please, please Will!" Arata was begging on his knees. "I know you don't want to but it's only a quick date!"
"Arata, I get it... but I can't. I told you I have a person I like. What if they see me?" I made up an excuse.
"I'll do something about it! So please!" Arata begged harder.
"No means no." I answered and I turned away.
"Please! I'm begging you Will!" Arata begged desperately on his knees.
I take a bit of time to review my possible choices. If I agrew, Arata will likely try to hook me up with Hinako. If I don't Araat will he sad and angry. I make my decision.
"Alright, I'll go." I answered.
It was what caused me to be where I was right now. In town, on a date with Hinako for some reason. I honestly don't really care about dating, I'm only doing this, because it's him who asked me..
"Will, what do you wanna do first?" Hinako tugged me and I sighed. "Will?"
"William." I said. "That's only for special people."
"William, os there anywhere you wanna go?" She asked me again.
"Nowhere at the moment." I smiled somewhat, I better do a better job, I can feel Arata's gaze on me.
As we spent the afternoon going back and forth, I can't say it's anything memorable.
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"Are you sure about this, Arata?" Pres. Mayumi asked and I smiled.
"I'm fine." I answered as I gazed at the crystal ball that showed what Will and Hinako were doing. I'm not really sure how I feel but if Will seems somewhat happy, I'll do what I can.
As I watched her grow closer and closer to Will, something inside me begins to ache. Hmm... what's with this feeling?
"Arata! Vrotex formation in the city!" Van exclaimed as he came, he was panting and exhausted. He must've been on Chimera Watch today.
"Let's go." I told the others as we mobolized.
For some reason, I'm thankful that Van came, it gave a reason to not watch their date. We head for the Vortex sight and, in the skies, Aldebaran, the True Beast of Taurus and countless Taurus emerged from the Vortex.
"Growth." I summoned him to my side.
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"William, come on, let's go take some pictures." Hinako dragged William arojnd the town, from one shop to the next.
"Okay." William tried his best to show his enthusiasm but as he didn't like these things, he had to put in some effort.
In a cafe, the two sat together and the waitress brought them a couple special. Hinako smiled and took the spoon, trying to feed William. Although he was hesitant William ate the food Hinako tried to feed him.
"William, are you busy next week?" She asked. "You see, there's this really cool place that opened and-"
"Sorry, but next week I'll probably be busy." William answered and he received a text. "I have to go."
"Why?" Hinako stopped him.
"Chimeras have appeared. I have to go." He stated.
"The ithers are there right? Let them handle it, let's just finish our date." She answered.
"This date is over. I have to go!" He answered angrily.
"Why? Is it because of Arata?" She asked and William paused. "William I get that he is your brother and all, but you should stop being such a worry wart. Arata will need space one day when he grows up."
"Be careful what you say." William stated.
"I'm just saying the truth, I don't mean to be rude but you can't always be Arata's guard. You and him have your own lives, you need to stop worrying about him and start worrying about yourself!" She said to him. "You have live your own life! Arata needs to learn to live without you constantly catering to all his needs!"
"Shut up!" William snapped. "You said I needed to live my own life right?"
"Yes! You need to think about your future!" She exclaimed.
"Let me tell you something, Hinako. Arata is my life, my everything." He stated. "Where he is, I'll always be. This date was a waste of my time, I'm going to Arata."
"Why?! If this is all his doing, he is starting to be a burden to you!" She exclaimed.
"What do you know about us!" William stated and slammed his hand on the table. "I'll tell you something else, Hinako. Arata is everything to us. I'm his first Hero, and I'll always be by his side when he needs me."
William leaves Hinako without second thought, his mind set on one thing. Arata's safety. Hinako, not being able to bear the gazes of people around her, chased after William. He didn't even give her a glance as he rushed to where Arata and the others were. When he arrived, he didn't expect to see what was unfolding before him.