André’s Lucky Break

While Saki goes to touch up her makeup, André has just run into someone he was really happy to see at the party: his friend Sanae.
André: Hey, I didn’t think you’d be coming.
Sanae: Well, everyone was going to be here, so I figured, why not?
André: Great! Would you… like to dance?

Sanae: Uh… I don’t know, Saki’s might not like it if I take her prom date away from her.
André: Well, we’re not really on a date, we came as friends.
Sanae: Even so, she’s really touchy about anything to do with prom.
André: Really?
Sanae: M-hm. That’s why you’d better go back to her unless you want her to stop talking to you for the rest of the school year.

André: That would be a bit drastic for just a dance, wouldn’t it?
Sanae: Well, it’s Saki we’re talking about, so… You’d better not keep her waiting, or you’ll end up on her blacklist.
André: Blacklist? Wow.
Sanae: Not literally, of course, it’s a figure of speech, but still…

André: Don’t worry, I’ll go back with Saki for now. I’ll see you later. I hope. The way André looks at her next makes Sanae a little nervous, not because it bothers her. Quite the opposite.
Sanae: Uh, yeah, I hope so too.

Another exchange of glances. Sanae’s eyes are literally sparkling; she’s resigned herself to spend the rest of the night alone when…
André: Uh, Sanae, I was wondering if you’d give me your contact info?
Sanae: You mean my cell phone number?
André: Well… Yeah.

Sanae: …
André: I mean, only if you want to. If not, that’s fine, I understand.
Sanae: Oh, no, it’s okay. I’ll… I’ll give it to you.
André: Seriously?
Sanae: Yes.

Sanae: Are you ready?
André: I’m ready.
Sanae: Okay, it’s 555…
André: 555…

André can barely hear anything over the loud music and the pounding of his heart. He hopes Sanae isn’t hearing that!
André: She gave her number. I can’t believe it!
Sanae: Did André just ask me my number? I must be dreaming!

Sanae: You have it?
André: Yes.
Sanae: Good. Keep it safe, don’t lose it.
André: Never. I’ll call you tomorrow.
Sanae: Okay.
André: It was nice talking to you, San.
Sanae: You too, André.

Saki and the rest of the “popular kids” are howling and screaming outside, trying to get André to join them at the afterparty. Way to ruin such a magical moment.
Plus, are these the ones calling themselves “popular”?
Oh, well, Saki is still his prom date, so André has no choice but to join them. Though, honestly all he can think about is Sanae. Hopefully the night will fly by, and it’ll be morning soon so he can call her. 💖