Hi Guys. I have a new love affair here. It's "only" a chapter. A very long chapter ... I could split it up, but that's too cumbersome for me. Well, have fun.
P.S. I'm happy about your clerks ^^

Love in a roundabout way

"..." = what was said; + ... + = thought; * Hand movements + whispers *

This is the story of Masami, an orphan who has never had anyone from a young age. She doesn't know her parents or her real name.
Masami walks around the city. She hadn't eaten in days and she collapsed. She lay there for a while, until a handsome young man came towards her. He saw that something was wrong with her and so he took her home with him.

He put her on his bed, sat down next to the bed and watched her sleep. After about three hours, Masami woke up.
"Uhh ... where ... where am I?"
"You are finally awake. Are you okay?"
"Waaaahhh !!!" she screamed and slapped him on the face. Shortly afterwards she ran out of the house."She is gone. ..." With a bad conscience he tried to catch up with her again, but she was no longer to be seen. "Where can she be?"

Meanwhile, Masami kept running. + Who was that ?! What did he want from me? +
She wasn't paying too much attention to where she was running, which is where she bumped into someone.
"Ouch ... Sorry. I wasn't paying attention."
The boy she bumped into turned to face her. He was eating takoyaki.
"Oh ... it doesn't matter. Did something happen to you?"
Masami looked at him for a long time. + Wow, he's cute ... +
"Hey Jun-kun. Who's that? Huh? Huh?"
"Oh, hello Toko-chan. I have no idea. She just walked into me ..."
"Oh yeah? Okay. I believe you. Hey, you! Take care next time, will you?"
+ He seems to have a girlfriend ... + "Um ... Yes, I will. Goodbye ..."
But after taking a few steps, she collapsed again.
"What's the matter with her ?!"
"I don't know either, but ... are we going to help her?""Help her ?! But only because you ask me so dearly. But I want a kiss from you!"
“You are welcome to have him.” He said with a lovely smile and kissed her as gently as he could. "OK. Let's go home."
"Are you piggybacking them ?! Or how ?!"
"Of course, how else are we supposed to get her home?"
"Hm ... you are right. But woe to you cuddle with her!"
"Don't worry. That's what I have you for."
"Oh ... you are cute, Jun-kun."

Toko and Jun arrived home about ten minutes later.
"Are you going to put them on my bed?"
"Yes, I will. Will you take care of her then, Toko-chan?"
"Who else? A girl is more likely to know what a girl needs, right ?!"
"That's right. You're right again. Then ... I'd better go ..."
"Whaaas ?! No, don't go ..."
"But you said ..."
"Yeah, but ... just wait for me in the living room, okay?"
"OK. I'm waiting. But woe to you it takes forever again." + When she is putting on make-up, Toko always needs hours .. +
"Yeah!"
"Uhh ..."

"Well? Finally awake?"She asked arrogantly when she walked into the room.
"What ... what happened?" Masami uttered as she sat up.
"You just passed out on the street. Aren't you okay, are you?"
"Hm ... No ... I mean, yes ... And who are you?"
"I am your savior!"
"Huh?"
"Well ... actually Jun-kun carried you home ... But I took care of you!"
"Oh ... um ... thank you."
"Better thank my friend. But still ... Why did you collapse ?!"
"Uh ... So ... I ..." Masami's stomach growled suddenly.
"Hm ... what was that ??"
"I ... I ... just haven't eaten in days. That's probably why I ..." she said, embarrassed.

"Well, lucky that we found you. You know? I'm the wealthiest here in town.
If you're hungry, just tell me. "
"Um ... thanks. I would like to ..."
"Sure no problem. You know, I really like you. Let's be friends?"
"Yeah OK. You seem very nice too.""Oh yes? Very few people say that to me. Apparently I'm supposed to be very conceited and spoiled ..."
"Hm? Yes? I think less now."
"You haven't known me that long either. But thanks anyway for the compliment."
"Never mind..."
Just as the two wanted to get up, Jun came through the door.
"Jun-kun!" she screamed as she ran into his arms.
"Not so stormy. How are you?"
"She is fine. It occurs to me ..." She walked up to Masami.
"I don't even know your name yet. My name is Toko Kanda. And this is my friend Jun Toshiko."
"Hello. * Smile at Jun * My name is Masami."
"And your last name?"
Masami lowered her head. "I ... I don't have one."
"Huh? But how is that possible?"
"Well ... I ... I haven't had parents for many years. I've been on my own since I was very young ..."
"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know that."
"Oh. Never mind. I've got used to it. I don't need pity. Honestly.""Are you sure?" Jun asked her after listening quietly.
"But yes!"
"Anyway. Let's forget this conversation. Masami-chan is hungry. And to be honest, so am I. Jun? Let's go out to eat somewhere. Yes?"
"All right. OK. You won. How about some Italian?"
"You don't mean this noodle restaurant, are you?"
"Uh ... hehehe ... Yes, that's exactly ..." he said, embarrassed.
*You know? He loves pasta. You can't talk him out of it ... *
*Aha...*
"No more secrecy. Let's go." Masami got up and was about to walk out the door. When Toko stopped her.
"Moooment! Masami-chan can't walk around like that. * Point to the torn and dirty clothes * We have to dress them appropriately first!"
"Hm ... Maybe you are right. Masami-chan, it is best to act according to her taste." * Otherwise there will be a thunderstorm ... *
Masami nodded his head uncertainly. "As far as I am. But I can't accept that ..."
"Yes you can.If I want to go out to eat, everyone has to be dressed appropriately! You too, Jun-kun! * looks at him carefully * "
"Oh ... you're right. Well then I'll leave you alone for now. I'm going to change my clothes. See you soon!"
"OK. Let's see ... what could suit you best ..."
"..."
"Yes, it is. Wait a moment."
"...."

Toko went to her closet and fished out some clothes. "Here, put this on!"
A little hesitantly, Masami took the clothes and put on one of the clothes. It was pink in color, with red ruffles on the sleeves and around the belly. The skirt was pink too. However, he still had embroidered roses. "Um ..."
"Hm ... I don't know. Pink doesn't seem to suit you. Fortunately, I have the same in red too ^^."
+ Oh man. I didn't really mean the color, rather the frills ... ^^ ° +
"But now. That will be more likely. Not everyone will fit pink dresses ^^."
Masami put on the red ruffled dress, if not voluntarily. "Ah! Oh great! A dream.You look super cute ^. ^! "
"Uh ... Thanks ^^ °."
"Sooo, and now we're going to eat. Ju-un!"
"Ladies ... let's go," he uttered while bowing halfway. Toko immediately grabbed his arm and pulled him behind him. Masami followed them quietly.
Jun stopped in front of the door.
"What is it? Why are you stopping ???"
"I called a friend. He'll have some noodles with us ^^."
"Hm? Do you mean Jo?"

"You shouldn't call him that. His name is Takeshi!"
"Yeah ... And when does he want to come?"
"Actually he ought to come right away ... ... Ah, there he is. Takeshi!"
+ Oh god. Why that? +
"Ah. Hello ^ - ^."
"Hm? Masami-chan, do you know him?"
"Uh ..." Reluctantly, Masami told the story of their first "meeting".
"Oh so ^. ^ ... What did you want from her, Takeshiiii?"
+ Do I have to tell her that now ... ??? + "Oh um ... well ..."
Suddenly the stuttering boy looked around. "Well? Where did she go?"
"Hm ... Yeah, Masami-chan just walked away.... Ah! She still has my dress on>. "Now don't start crying. We'll find her soon."
"* sniff * yes ..."
"But ... why did she run away?"
"It's all your fault !!! I hate you Takeshi !!! * sniff * That was my favorite dress ..."

+ Am i really that bad? + Takeshi was terribly worried about Masami, whereupon he went to look for her.
"Pah. How rude! ... Ju-un? Are we going to eat now, or not?"
"Uh ..."
"Masamiii! Where are you?"
+ Oh dear ... is this following me? The guy should leave me alone. She thought while hiding in a bush.
"Damn it! Where can she be? Masami?"
+ Is he finally gone? +
"She doesn't seem to be here. Where has she gone?" Worried, Takeshi went on.
"Phew ... He's finally gone. ... What do I do now? I can't walk around like that * pattern * myself ... But ... I have no idea where Toko-chan went."
Then she remembered her words again. ## He loves pasta!You can't talk him out of it ... ## + Maybe I'll find the two of them with an Italian ...? +
Masami tried to find Toko and Jun without being spotted. After three hours she finally reached her.
"Toko-chan."
"Ah. Masami-chan!" Cheerfully she runs into Masami's arms. "God I'm glad that the dress is still clean."
"Huh ????"
"Don't listen to them. We're glad nothing happened to you."
"Thanks ... but ... I just wanted to return the dress ..."
"HM? Why is that?"
"I don't belong here. It's such a rich neighborhood ... It's nothing for me ..."
"What am I hearing? Everyone belongs in this neighborhood. Even people who don't belong here!"
"Toko-chan?"
"Well, I mean ... A-well ... * rotwerd *"
"Hey girls. Now stop arguing. Let's go home first."
"WE'RE NOT FARING !!! WE'RE TALKING !!!" both uttered at the same time.
"Hahahaha well. OK, let's go home."
"OK ^^. * Cling to Jun *"The couple went home happy, Masami had to go with them, even if she didn't want to.
At Kanda. Masami accompanied Toko to her room and then changed clothes.
"Sorry to interrupt. Thank you for everything * bow *."
"Tell me ... what are you going to do now? Where are you going?"
"I wanted to look for a job or something first ... Why do you ask?"
"I won't allow you to go away now. After all, you owe him * point to Jun * something!"
"* rotwerd * Uh ... Yes, but ... How can I return the favor?"
"Return the favor? For what?"
"For that you and Toko picked me up (temporarily) and so ..."
"Oh what. You don't need to