It's just an ordinary day. Until…
"Wanna go watch a movie?"
Chompoo suddenly asks, making Boom who's currently playing the game quite confused.
"Are there any interesting movies this month?"
"This one"
She showed the picture of this month's movie on her phone. Most of them are already in the theater, none of them seems to have hooked Boom attention. Same goes to Tar.
"Why don't you try to invite I'Beam and I'Li? They might want to go"
"Tar~, You want to come?"
"No…Got a band practice today"
2 of them steadfastly refused, forcing Chompoo to go invite someone else instead. Because she doesn't want to go alone.
"So…..When will the banner drop?"
Tar turned to ask Boom who's currently scrolling down through twitter. On the occasion of every end of August every year. It will be a worldwide celebration of the game they're playing. And at the beginning of last month, the anniversary celebration had just happened, so there was not much time to save stones to summon.
"Today, 1:30 pm. How many stones have you got?"
"Good thing there's a lot of events. I have 700+stones. And you?"
"2000+"
"Holy shit, How much did you spend?"
I can't tell…Boom smirk as he turned his face away. Because he doesn't want Tar to know how much he spent.
"I want to get more of red and blue coins"
"Why do you want to summon that much? Are you aiming to rainbow that unit?"
"If the OST and the animation are good. It's a must summon unit"
Here we go, No money left for you this month. Tar thought.
At lunch break. Boom and Tar go out to get something to eat because they couldn't stand the crowded cafeteria.
"Where's Lifa?" Tar asked.
"No idea, maybe with Beam?"
"Maybe"
While they're eating chicken rice. The two of them talking casually like actual friends.
It seems like it's a cooldown period or something because there is literally nothing interesting to do. The anime of this season is gradually ending one after another. The only event that can probably relieve boredom right now is a game event.
Don't know what to do next, So Boom pulls out his phone and goes to the website to chat with AI instead.
To be honest, this website is a great way to relieve boredom. It's so good that Boom is chatting with it all day long.
There are still some acquaintances passing by. But Boom and Tar just greeted them as a formality and returned to playing on their phone until the break was over.
When they returned to class. They found Lifa and Chompoo are having fun with other students.
Tar wants to join in. But when he asks Boom, Boom just says 'Go ahead' and returns to his seat.
Not long after, the teacher finally arrived.
Today's lesson is as boring as usual. Each student remains quietly looking at the projector screen with a boring face, just so they don't get scolded by the teacher. About the front seat, They're paying attention as usual. The class is almost over and they still don't understand a single shit as usual.
Because Boom and Tar are sitting at the middle-back section. They decide to hide their phone in the pencil case and login to the game to summon the new banner.
"1 minute left….Huh?"
"What's up?"
"Nothing, Just login to the game"
Today's huh…Boom quietly mumbled but still logged into the game without thinking about it too much.
5 minutes left before class is over. But they don't care and are still looking forward to the upcoming gacha. But the problem is…
The server crashed.
"Motherfucker, The server is crashed"
"Too many people login at the same time…"
Both of them quietly mumble before closing the game and wait for the developer to fix the problem.
The next class is PE. They don't have any chance to touch their phone because they need to move their body a lot. It makes Boom almost faint.
And ended up having someone else in class carry him.
"Are you alright?"
After class, Lifa walked over and handed him a brand of sports drink that her father owned.
"Secretly promoted?"
"Might be…You want it or not?"
"I want it"
Wham, Boom quickly grabs the can and opens it and drinks it ravenously.
Ha…he makes a tingling sound(Although there's no soda in it)and leans back against the bench.
"You're not tired at all?"
"I'm tired but not as exhausted as you"
"I'm not that exhausted, dumbass…"
Hu hu hu, Lifa laughed. But Boom remained silent and brought his phone out.
"Oh, Boom. Want to go watch a movie together after this?"
"No"
"Without hesitation…"
"Didn't Chompoo invite you?"
"She did. And she told me to invite you too"
"That idiot just want someone to carry a stuff for herself"
Boom mumble. However, he still insisted on not going because he had to summon on this new banner.
"Yo"
Suddenly, Tar approached, No need to tell why.
"Get into the game"
"Yeah"
One sentence is enough. Tar sits beside him and quickly logs into the game.
"What are you guys doing?" Asked Lifa.
"Summon on a new banner" Boom answer.
"huh…"
They have been waiting for over a year for this. Luckily, this time the server didn't crash.
Lifa enthusiastically looks at their phone screen, wondering what would happen next.
"Is it really that worth summoning?"
"Yeah"
She took a moment, looking back and forth between Boom and his phone screen before coming up with something.
"Boom, If you get the character you want, Will you come to the movie with me?"
"…..What?"
Lifa sudden request makes Boom and Tar confuse.
"The drop rate is even lower than Tar grade, ya'know that?"
Fucking idiot…Tar said sarcastically.
Lifa still insists on that bet. So, Boom has to play along.
"ok, I'm summoning…."
. . . . . . .
"Why the fuck is my luck is on my side this time…"
After 50+ multis, Boom stones finally reach 0 and he leans against the bench.
"Damn, You got since the first multi and got 2 more copies make it 3. What a luck"
Tar, who just got a first copy, now congrats Boom for his best luck.
I'm leaving, Got a band practice. He said before walking away. Leaving Boom alone with Lifa.
"Don't take your words back"
"You fucking…Fine, I'll go"
He may feel annoyed a little bit. But a promise is still a promise.
Boom told Lifa to hop onto his bike and give her a helmet before going to a mall which was located not too far away.
When they arrived, Boom put on the hoodie he had bought along the way and covered his face with it.
"What's that for?" Lifa asked.
"This fucking mall is massive. If we found someone from our school, I'll be fucked. I don't want to create any weird rumors. Also, I only comes here because of that promise"
Give me a break. Boom complained a bit. Lifa understands how Boom feels so she doesn't ask any further and they both head to Chompoo who's currently waiting at the movie theater.
At first, Chompoo was confused on why Boom is wearing a hoodie and Boom simply answered 'Cuz I wanted to'.
After choosing the movie and bought the ticket. Boom acted like he was thinking about something while walking into the theater. Which immediately aroused Chompoo's curiosity.
But Boom just answered 'Just about the games'. Of course, Chompoo didn't buy it but she had no time left before the movie started.
. . . . . . .
"That was quite fun"
After watching, Chompoo walked out with a bright face because for her it was another great movie.
For Boom and Lifa, they think it's not a top tier movie but it's good in their own way.
"What's next?" Asked Lifa.
"I'm going home. What about you I'Boom?"
Chompoo answered and asked Boom next as if they staged this.
Which of course, they staged. Because during the commercial part. Chompoo asked about what Boom was thinking earlier. When he realizes it's useless to hide it, Boom then proceeds to tell the truth and it makes Chompoo smile and twist around in the movie theater chair.
"I got something I need to buy. What about you, Lifa?"
Now Boom turns to ask Lifa.
"Ah…Since I need you for a ride. I'll stay here with you"
That answer made Chompoo smile and say 'Kay~See you tomorrow then' before leaving.
The floor-G of the mall is full of souvenirs and miscellaneous shops, ideal for buying as a gift.
"So, what are you going to buy?"
"New boxset of manga. Wait for me here, ok? It's crowded there"
*fuf* Before leaving, Lifa grabbed his sleeve.
"Why though? It should be safer in pair"
"No, You stay here. It's easier to find you"
"You say it like I'm Nelly…"
Boom walked out. Lifa had nothing to do so she brought out her phone and took some pictures.
Half an hour later, Boom came back with 2 paper bags in his hand.
"You bought 2?"
"Yeah, let's head back home"
"You came here just for this?"
"Hell yeah, Be grateful I'm came here with you"
"Didn't you come here because you lost a bet?"
On the way back, Lifa roasted Boom along the way to the point where he almost started the fight. But good thing he still can let it slide.
When they arrived at the parking lot. As Lifa is about to walk to the other side, She got called out by Boom.
"Yes?" She asked, blinking her pink eyes.
"Uh, How do I say this…Actually, I was going to come to the mall from the beginning. But you suddenly came to offer a bet, So I just play along with you"
"Ok…"
Lifa said half believing, half disbelieving. She thought Boom is just saying some random thing to cover up like he always does.
Until…
"You do know what day is today, right?"
"Um…September 1st, Why?"
"Oh, God dammit,….Here"
Boom gave her a gift box the size of a palm. Make Lifa's eyes widen for a moment.
"Your birthday gift"
"Wait…I never tell you my birthday"
"Facebook notification"
Having said that, Boom feel ashamed that he needs a social media app to help remind him about her birthday. For Boom, of course.
Lifa is stunned for a moment before accepting it with a soft 'thank you'.
"Why…you always give me all this gift…" She asked.
"No problem, I'm giving you all this gift because you helped me a lot. The homework, you also keep reminding me about the activities. I just don't want to be indebted, That's all"
Boom says and turns his face away. Using the shadow from the pillar to hide his red face from embarrassment.
"Can I open it?"
"Go ahead"
Lifa asked to be sure before opening it. Inside of the box is a gold bracelet with a pink trim in the middle, similar to her hair and eye color.
Soon tears begin to well up in her eyes. Boom saw it and quickly wiped it out and asked 'Why the hell are you crying?'.
"nothing…This is the first time I have someone who actually cares about my birthday this much…"
"Wait…You never received a gift before?"
"I've had it before, but most of them give it to me because they expect benefits in return. Plus, in the past 3-4 years, I've never received a gift…"
She said, wiping away tears. Boom then handed her his own handkerchief.
"But I give it to you this time, so don't cry. Ok? Good girl"
Boom comforting and padding her head. Lifa pouts a little and mumble 'I'm not a kid…'.
"So…let's put it in"
When she put it on her left wrist, she noticed that it shimmered slightly when exposed to light. It's certainly a wonderful gift for her.
"C'mon, Let's get on and go home"
"….Yeah"
Lifa accepted and hopped onto his bike and leaned fully against Boom's back. This made Boom blush very hard but quickly put on a helmet to cover up his red face and drive home immediately.