UNIVERSE 13


White suits you.
白が似合う
Shiro ga niau

Monza, Italy; October 22, 2027

EARLY in the morning, Mattia Bottolo and Ran Takahashi go to the nearest boutique in Monza.

"Bro, you're going to wear a dress to the party? Just asking," Mattia said while laughing. "I should buy one just in case."

The girls in the boutique were looking at the two and were thrilled while looking at the two young men. "What do you think is best for Eli?"

"Eli?" Mattia questioned and held his chin. "Hmm, sounds suspicious."

"Your face sounds suspicious," Ran sarcastically said to Mattia and he continued to look for the best dress. "I don't even know her favorite color."

"She tells me that it's red," Mattia said. "You're the one who is always with her but you'll never even know about her favorites. You're such an idiot."

Ran was speechless because what Mattia said was true. But he just continued to choose clothes.

"Sir, can I assist you?" the saleslady asks.

Ran looked and said, "Yes, can you help me to choose a dress?"

"For your girlfriend?"

Ran was astounded by what the saleslady said but Mattia chortled, "Yes, his girlfriend."

"Can I check her?" the saleslady asked, which is why Ran showed Eliana's picture. "I think, she's good in a white dress."

"White dress . . ."

He suddenly visualized how beautiful Eliana was when she was wearing a white dress that suited her well. "And these shoes will suit her as well."

Ran chose it and bought it. Mattia is very happy because of what Ran is doing. It's obvious that Ran is already fallen with Eliana but he can't admit it. "She looks like a bride in that dress," Mattia said.

That's why Ran glared at Mattia. "Don't ever make some fantasy to her or else I'll punch you."

"Fine! Fine!"

When Ran arrived at the dorm, he went straight to Eliana to give the dress and shoes to be used at the party later. "Eli, here. You're going to accompany me later at the party held by our coach."

"I'm also invited?" Eliana asked. "Later? Really?"

"Of course, because you'll be my partner, you can use this." Ran opened the box and it contained a white dress and shoes. "I-I borrowed it from my colleague's wife but she gave it to you."

Eliana looked at the things inside the box and measured it. "Wow, it suits me well," Eliana said and took it. "I appreciate this, thank you!" Eliana said. "By the way, what time?"

"Our arrival time is 6 pm you shouldn't get late," Ran said and left Eliana's room.

Ran didn't think that Mattia heard what Ran said. "You tell her that you borrow it even though you don't . . ."

"Shhh!" Ran hushed Mattia. "I'm shy! Don't tell her that I bought it for her."

Mattia zipped his mouth and said, "You owe me a steak."

Ran rolled his eyes and said, "Fine!"

ELIANA was already dressed up and did a little makeup. She didn't put her hair up anymore and only fixed it by placing a hair clip to match her outfit. After she got ready, Ran knocked on her room. That's why she took her purse and went out.

Ran shocked when he saw Eliana wearing a white dress, exactly what he imagined.

"Is it bad?" Eliana asked.

Ran shook his head and smiled. "No, you're stunning tonight."

"Okay, then let's go," Eliana said and walked ahead but Ran grabbed her wrist so the girl turned back. "Why?"

"Let's be together."

Eliana's chest heaved because of what Ran said in addition to that Ran was wearing a tuxedo so he was very handsome.

"You're handsome, Ran," Eliana said and smiled widely. "Kinikilig ako!"Eliana's face was red as she couldn't help herself.

Ran looked at the blushing Eliana. "Damn, don't make me blush too," Ran said whose cheeks were now red.

WHEN they arrived at the location, they looked so powerful the way they entered the room. All of their eyes were on Ran and Eliana.

The party is a thanksgiving of their coach so even other clubs are there too.

"You look so great, Eli!" Ran's colleague said. "And Ran too."

Romano came too. He is also invited to the party. "I am damn fascinated by your beauty. Can you sing a song for us? I knew you were a singer."

Eliana's grip on Ran tightened and Ran said, "She can't sing right now due to her sore throat."

"Uh, I see I see," it said. "By the way Eli and Ran, see you around."

Eliana looked at Ran and whispered, "You want me to sing for you? I promised today that I won't sing for others, except for the church and . . . you."

Ran smiled widely and whispered, "Thank you, Eli!"

Mattia saw the sparks between Ran and Eliana that's why he asked, "Ran, can I dance with Eli?"

"No!" Ran declined—hard.

Eliana laughed and said, "He's the boss, so I'm sorry!"

Mattia laughed again as he knew that Eliana and Ran had something that made him giddy.

Later, Ran left Eli on a table for a while. But that didn't last for a while because he left her for a long time, so Eliana looked for Ran but found that he was talking to a woman.

Eliana was hurt because of that. She knew that she had no right because she was just an English tutor of Ran Takahashi and a friend to him.

"E . . . li," Ran called as he saw Eliana standing.

Eliana walks out because of that and cries while running. She didn't bother to trip as long as she could get away as she wanted. But because Ran ran fast, he caught up with the girl and held her in his two arms.

"Eli, I'm just talking to her because she asked me something," Ran said.

"Right," Eliana said and looked Ran in the eye. "You're the one who restricts me from being with other guys but I never restrict you to do the same even though it hurts. The way . . . you look at me, it seems like it's real but never will be because I'm just a friend, a teacher, and at last a fan to you. You were just good at everyone and I assume that you look at me the way I do."

"Eli," Ran mumbled and embraced her. "I'm sorry for making you confused but I am also confused about my feelings too."

"What do you mean?"

"S-Suki da," Ran said shyly and faced the girl. When he is brave enough to face the lady, he looks into the young lady's shining eyes. "Daisuki . . . Daisuki!"

"Baka! Baka! Baka!" Eliana said while frowning but deep inside her heart was overflowing with joy.

"I'm an idiot falling in love with you."

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