XXI. Bet

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Sora's P.O.V.

Last night was great but now I gotta go to work.

Sora: Good morning Yoo~ <cheerful smile>

Dr. Yoo: Ha? That's weird. I thought you didn't want to call me Yoo and... you look so happy?

Sora: But I'm always happy~

Dr. Yoo: Ahh... I think I already know the reason behind that cheery face.

Sora: W-what?

Dr. Yoo: Are you perhaps... in love?

Sora: Me? In love? Wuuut? <smiles sheepishly>

Dr. Yoo: Ohohoho~ Look, I'm already married so I know what it feels, okay? Just lemme know when you need a hand.

Sora: W-wh? I-I'm not in love.

Dr. Yoo: Are you being defensive? Sora, how old are you again?

Sora: 27.

Dr. Yoo: 27? Don't you have any plans on marriage?

Sora: M-marriage? I think I'm not--

Dr. Yoo: Ohoho~ Are you a man or a wimp?

Sora: Ah- No no, it's just that--

Dr. Yoo: What?

Sora: <sigh>

Dr. Yoo: Wimp. Hah!

Sora: I'm not a wimp sir and just because I'm not yet ready doesn't mean I'm a wimp. Pfft.

Dr. Yoo: Wimp.

Sora: Doc, I think you're being childish.

Dr. Yoo: Oooooooh! Hah! Haha! Hah...

...

Dr. Yoo: Yeah, I guess I am being childish.

Sora: Hah!

Dr. Yoo: Sora, you're fine. You got the looks, you got a good personality, you are a trustworthy person, you're a responsible person. You're a keeper. I'm sure there are ladies out there waiting for your first move.

Sora: But--

Dr. Yoo: <sigh> First, you gotta build up your confidence. Then, be romantic. Then, BAM!

Sora: You make it sound so easy.

Dr. Yoo: Aissh. You'll get it soon enough. For now, I wanna ask you...

Sora: What?

Dr. Yoo: I know you are in love, don't even bother deny it, but who's the lady?

...

Dr. Yoo: Do I know her?

Sora: Err...

Dr. Yoo: C'mon, tell me. Don't worry I won't tell anyone. <smirk>

Sora: Someone... uh...

...

Sora: Y-your--

BAM!

Dr. Yoo: I KNEW IT! Mizu, right?

Sora: B-but! We're just friends... I'm fine with it.

Dr. Yoo: Mhmm.

Sora: Well, I'm fine with it. Besides, I'm not that really into her... we're JUST FRIENDS.

Dr. Yoo: "Just friends" Uh-huh. Soon enough, either one of you will have genuine feelings OR maybe one of you already has feelings, secretly.

Sora: Pffft. Wanna bet?

Dr. Yoo: Sure.

Sora: If Shimizu admits that she only sees me as her friend, you gotta pay me.

Dr. Yoo: How much are we talkin' about?

Sora: 50,000 credits. <smirk>

Dr. Yoo: Pfft, that's it?

Sora: I'll add a zero at the end then?

Dr. Yoo: That's more like it.

Sora: (I think 500,000 credits' too much.)

Dr. Yoo: Now if I prove that either one you turns out to have genuine feelings, I would like you to marry my daughter. <grin>

Sora: Pfftahahahahaha! Dr. Yoo, you're so funny. That'll never happen. <laughs>

Dr. Yoo: Hmmm... you don't seem to take this seriously.

Sora: Eh?

Dr. Yoo: Look at me. Look at me in the eyes!

Sora: <looks into Dr. Yoo's eyes>

Dr. Yoo: Do I look like I'm playing around? <squints> Do you think this is a joke?! HUH?!

Sora: N-no sir...

《What in the world did Shimizu feed his father?》

Sora: B-but I think marriage is... a bit... too much don't you think?

Dr. Yoo: 500,000 credits is equivalent to the amount of money needed for a wedding.

Sora: Tch. No wonder you made me add another zero, to make it quits. <mumbles>

Dr. Yoo: Hm? You saying something there?

Sora: I said it's not fair.

Dr. Yoo: Hmm... you're right, I think you should lower the price to 250,000 because 500,000 is more than enough.

Sora: What? No! I mean the marriage, it's too much.

Dr. Yoo: Oh, so you're saying that there might be a chance that I'll win the bet eh?

Sora: Ughh... fiiine! It's a deal then! I know I'm gonna win anyways, tsk. No worries.

Dr. Yoo: Good. <offers a handshake>

《We shook hands. Dang it! I shouldn't have agreed with the bet... Ughh, but what's done is done.》

Dr. Yoo: Tell you what, even though you win the bet, I still give you the permission to marry her.

Sora: Tch, we'll never get into a relationship. Friends only. I'm sure she has someone else on her mind but that's not me.

Dr. Yoo: You sure? Wanna tell you a secr--

Sora: No! STOP! <covers ears>

Dr. Yoo: Ahahaha! (I'm sorry Sora but I think I have already won.)

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