Callicore

Chapter 2: Missing

Finally, it's Friday, and we don't have any home works to do. It's time for my long-awaited streams. It's been a while because I've just been posting only on Youtube, So it's good to be back on Twitch.

I got home, and I'm about to go to my room,

"Maya, there's a strawberry cake in the fridge. Your aunt Yeng brought them earlier." Mama said from the living room.

I immediately changed my clothes and took a slice of cake and an orange juice and as I'm about to go back...

"I'll be going back to Japan this coming Sunday, and I'll be staying there for a week or two."

"Alright..."

"Make sure to take care of the house and Hiro. Don't stay up too late." She reminds me

"I know, ma. Just take care." I said, then went back to my room

_ _ _ _ _

*phone ringing*

"hmm?" I fell asleep as soon I finished my three hours stream; I heard my phone ringing, "who would call me tho..." I mumble to myself then answer the phone.

"Hello? Maya-chan??" This voice, I checked my screen and double-checked it if who's calling. Kenji? Why's he calling.

"Maya-chan??? Are you there???"  Kenji on the other side of the line

"Sorry, yes, yes. Why'd you call?" I ask in confusion, still lying in bed.

"What else the reason? Of course, I miss talking to you." Kenji said I can already imagine that he's all pouty

"Haha, I miss you too. Sorry I've been very busy with school stuff these past weeks." I said

"I see. How's the school then?" Kenji asks

"It's... good? I think. Haha. I really can't get used to the new environment, to be honest." I said, chuckling at myself

"Oh, Don't dwell on it too much. I know you're doing your best." Kenji encourages me. He always does.

"Thanks. I needed that." I said

"I know. Haha. Well, I gotta go. I just checked upon you." Kenji said confidently

"Alright! Thanks for calling."-Me

"Talk to you again..." then he hangs up.

The same routine every morning, but mama is working back home, she has many deadlines, and I think I heard that she'd be going back to Japan for a meeting. She's a former supermodel, and now she's a fashion designer.

"Ma! We'll be going now!" I said as I wear my shoes,

"Alright, take care!" Mama said from the living room.

_ _ _ _ _

While in the car...

"Sis, you already made friends?" Hiro asked

"Nah. Don't need one," I said, checking my phone.

"That's no good," Papa said while driving, "School is more enjoyable if you have friends, more memories to remember."

"I know, but I just don't want to interact with people, and last time I checked, I lost my memories..." I said, and I can sense that Hiro and Papa are talking with their eyes. "I'm trying, okay?"

"Alright. Whatever makes you comfortable" Papa smiled at me.

"Why are you acting like that tho? Back in Japan, you were popular in the whole school." Hiro said curiously

"Hiro, we're in the Philippines. Japan is different from the Philippines." I said

"but—" before he finishes his sentence, we arrive at school. While walking to the building

"Hey, Hiroshi!" Some girl called to my brother. He stopped, and I just continued walking.

"W-wait, sis!" Hiro calls me. I stopped and glanced at him.

"Who's she?" The girl said as she clings to Hiro. I can see that he's somewhat uncomfortable.

"She's my sister," Hiro said

I blankly stare at her, "Hiro, I'll go first. My class will start soon." I said then left.

"Alright," I heard him say as I walked further, "She looks scary, but she's nice."

_ _ _ _ _

As I was about to enter the building, the principal's secretary called me. I said my good mornings and bow slightly to her. She smiled at me and handed me the locker keys.

While walking upstairs, this creepy-looking guy is walking down, and he's staggering. I just walked past him. So there are people like him here.

I went to my locker first to leave some of my books. I saw Darlene just two lockers away from me. I tried to ignore her, but she walks up to me.

"Hey," she calls. I sigh

"What," I answer as I fix my books inside my locker.

"Look at me when I talk to you," She said irritably.

"Request denied," I said as I close my locker and turn away from her.

Suddenly she yanked my arm, causing my books to fall down my arms. I looked down at my books and in my arm that she's grabbing.

"You don't get to choose that. Listen to me carefully, nerd--" As she said that, I slapped her hand that's grabbing my arm.

"Don't test my patience, little one," I said as I glare at her, she was taken aback, but she got her composure fast. I ignored her and picked up my book, and walk away from her. I can still hear her talking as I enter the room.

*sigh*

_ _ _ _ _

During Calculus...

I'm pretty annoyed right now. My seatmate keeps talking to me, and it's not even related to this topic. She talks about random s**t.

"Sorry. Who're you?"

"Ahh-- sorry, I've been talking a lot. I forgot I hadn't introduced myself; you can just call me Clover." She said cheerfully

"Nice to meet you, and can you please talk to me later? I'm really trying to listen to the lecture." I tried saying that as nice as possible.

"Oh, sure, sure. I'm sorry." She said, smiling at me.

This girl, really. *sigh*

_ _ _ _ _

Recess finally.

Mama made us a lunched box again. After that, I went to my locker to get the books needed for the next subject.

While walking back to my classroom, I took my phone to check my f*******: page. I haven't been streaming because of my projects and home works. I stopped walking for a while then posted a status.

'Hey, guys! I'm very sorry for delaying our streams. I've been very busy with school stuff right now. Should we change our routine to weekend horror nights? What do you think? Comment down below if what horror game should we play first!'

There I posted it. I hope they pick Resident Evil or something. Haha.

_ _ _ _ _

The next subject is Physics...

Our teacher announced that we'd have a graded recitation today about the periodic table.

"Alright. Who should we call first." The teacher said while checking us.

"Sir, I think Maya should go. First, I heard that she's been studying in advance," Darlene said while raising her hands.

"Oh then, Maya, please come forward" You've got to be kidding me. What's her problem? And this teacher is a sucker for her, that's for sure.

"In order, please, more detailed more grades." He said while sitting in his seat.

I just shrugged it off, then recites the periodic table. I was not paying attention to everyone and just get this situation over with. After I recite everything, I went back to my seat, and everyone is rather shocked—especially that certain girl.

"wow. That's amazing!" Sabi ni Sir Pete, the Physics teacher.

I just smiled at him as a response. I know this won't be good for my situation, but I kind of feel like I have to, y'know?

"Oh my gosh, Maya, You're so amazing!" Clover claps at me in amazement

"Thanks." I just said and smiled at her.

_ _ _ _ _

At lunchtime, I went to my locker again to get my books, but to my surprise, someone has vandalized mine. How petty, is this how she does things here? Not that I care tho, I'm not the one who cleans that. I will just let it be.

I know those girls are somewhere checking how I would react; well, sorry to disappoint, I'm not really bothered by this kind of stuff. So I just took my books and went back to the classroom.

I also received a message from Hiro that I should go home. He already joined a club now. Do I need to get one? I already have my hands full. I hope it's not mandatory.

Anyway, the rest of the class is good, nothing unusual except Darlene, who keeps butting in and getting my attention. I don't want unnecessary competition, please. Ugh.

_ _ _ _ _

I'm fixing my stuff to go home, and I noticed that these girls are laughing behind me. They're unto something again. I'm getting tired of this already.

I just ignored them and went to my locker, and I know they're following me. As I open my locker, many papers fell *sigh* really? This is how they play? It's pathetic.

The janitor came and quickly cleaned my area. I just apologized for the mess. He said it's okay, and he also told me who did this. I expected it, to be honest, what I didn't expect is there's some higher level that helped her. This is not gonna trigger me, to be honest, but please don't try my patience.

_ _ _ _ _

Three weeks have passed, everything is good except for these girls who keep bothering me. They're really testing my patience. Haha.

Anyway, we already had our examinations, and I'm really pleased with the results. I know I still had it in me, I got the first rank overall in my third years, and Hiro got second overall. I can already feel my back burning, and I bet that certain girl is furious by now. Not that I care.

So all deadlines and projects are done, I can freely play now, right? Mama promised that if we get into ranks, she will definitely return our PCs, like remove the passwords, and while I'm at it, I better call my best friend in Japan. I suddenly missed her.

_ _ _ _ _

Finally, it's Friday, and we don't have any home works to do. It's time for my long-awaited streams. It's been a while because I've just been posting only on Youtube, So it's good to be back on Twitch.

I got home, and I'm about to go to my room,

"Maya, there's a strawberry cake in the fridge. Your aunt Yeng brought them earlier." Mama said from the living room.

I immediately changed my clothes and took a slice of cake and an orange juice and as I'm about to go back...

"I'll be going back to Japan this coming Sunday, and I'll be staying there for a week or two."

"Alright..."

"Make sure to take care of the house and Hiro. Don't stay up too late." She reminds me

"I know, ma. Just take care." I said, then went back to my room

_ _ _ _ _

*phone ringing*

"hmm?" I fell asleep as soon I finished my three hours stream. I heard my phone ringing, "who would call me tho..." I mumble to myself then answer the phone.

"Hello? Maya-chan??" This voice, I checked my screen and double-checked it if who's calling. Kenji? Why's he calling.

"Maya-chan??? Are you there???" -Kenji on the other side of the line

"Sorry, yes, yes. Why'd you call?" I ask in confusion, still lying in bed.

"What else the reason? Of course, I miss talking to you." Kenji said I can already imagine that he's all pouty

"Haha, I miss you too. Sorry I've been very busy with school stuff these past weeks." I said

"I see; how's the school then?" -Kenji.

"It's... good? I think. Haha. I really can't get used to the new environment, to be honest." I said, chuckling at myself

"Oh, Don't dwell on it too much. I know you're doing your best." -Kenji encourages me. He always does.

"Thanks. I needed that." I said

"I know. Haha. Well, I gotta go. I just checked up on you." -Kenji.

"Alright! Thanks for calling."-Me

"Talk to you again..." then he hangs up.

_ _ _ _ _

I went to the bathroom to take a quick bath and then returned to my room. I sat again in front of my computer to check how much I earned. I'm happy that I'm earning on my own; at least I don't have to lean on my parents that much. It's not like I have anything I want to buy, just an upgrade for my computer.

I don't even remember why I needed so much money, and it's just that I feel like I need to earn a lot for my stuff, y'know?

I leaned back to my chair and then took my phone. I noticed that I have three missed calls. It's from my friends in Japan. Pretty unusual for them to call me at the same time.

Maybe they're together and having a competition on who's I will answer? Haha. I'll just send a message to them that I took a bath and couldn't answer their calls. After that, I just tossed my phone on my bed and played League Of Legends again.

_ _ _ _ _

The weekend passed, and I just did my horror weekend streams, and mama went back to Japan last Sunday. She made many lists for me to do, especially when preparing food. Since we're all out in the morning, I have to prepare breakfast and dinner.

Back to reality, I'm here again inside the room, and these annoying girls are beside me talking nonsense. I shook my head slightly and stood up to go out, but this Darlene yanked my arm.

"Where are you going? I'm not done with you." She said as she grips my arm. I sighed and rolled my eye as I pull my arm from her. I cracked my fingers and rested my hand on both sides of her shoulder.

"You don't want to do this. Trust me; I can be crueler than you." I said in a voice only she would hear.

"Y-you think I'm scared of you?" Darlene said, taken aback. I smiled at her then went out. It takes more than that to scare me.

As I walked out, I felt my phone vibrates continuously. Who would call me at a time like this except my parents? I went to the bathroom and answered the call.

"Maya-chan?" It's Yuki? Why'd he called tho?

"Is it really urgent that you had to call during my class?" I said sarcastically.

"I didn't call just to bother you. Hearing you, I guess you still don't know, huh?" Yuki said that made me panic a little.

"What? Did something happen?" What's this nervousness I'm feeling

"It's Kazumi. She disappeared." Yuki said

"What? Disappeared?" Please stay calm self.

"She's been missing for three days now," Yuki said again.

"But... I received a call from her last night." I said, trying not to raise my voice, "Did you try calling her?"

"We did! But she's not answering anymore." I can hear Yuki's voice c***k, "I'm sorry..."

"It's not even your fault; why are you apologizing," I said calmly, but my heart is about to burst.

"Before she went missing, the three of us were together. We were eating at our usual place, and I know she wouldn't run away somewhere because we have certain plans that she's really excited about." Yuki explains.

I just sighed as I really don't know what to do. I'm here in the Philippines. What am I suppose to do? I know Kazumi won't run away just like that. I know her.

"Okay. I'll see what I can do here. I'm still at school. I'll call you back as soon as I can." I said.

"Alright. I'll update you also." He said, then he hangs up.

Thank goodness I arrive as the teacher enters our room as I went back to the room.

What is even happening. She's missing for three days and can't contact her? Then why did I receive a call last night? If only I answered that call or called her back. Ugh. I'm regretting this now and really, what do I have to do. I dunno why or how she disappeared.

Is this related to that? I hope not.

_ _ _ _ _

Its lunchtime, and I immediately went to Hiro's classroom. I know he can't help me with this stuff, but I needed to let this out.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?" Hiro asks in a worried tone.

"Yuki just called me; he said Kazumi has been missing for three days," I said hastily. He immediately held my hands.

"Sis, calm down. I know you're worried, and thank you for telling me." Hiro said, trying to reassure me, "Do you want to go home first?"

I sighed, "I think I'll just finish this day. I'd be more worried if I went home."

"We'll do something about it when we get home, okay?" Hiro said, patting my head. I just nodded my head in response.

_ _ _ _ _

I got home as soon as the last subject finished. I'm not feeling too good because of the news I got.

"What is even happening," I said as I sigh, I went to the kitchen and took some medicine. I've been having a headache since I told Hiro about what happened.

I ate some snacks, drank my medicine, and then went back to my room. I flop down my bed, and I slowly dozed off.

_ _ _ _ _

I woke up by the sound of the knock on my door. I lazily stood up and opened the door.

"What is it? I was sleeping..." I said while yawning

"Mama called earlier, and I also kinda talk to her about Kazumi. She said you call her." He said, looking at me, worried.

"I'll do that." I scratch my head, "Did you just got home? Should I cook something?" I ask him

"No need. I already ate. I'll be in my room." He said, then walked off.

I closed my door and lay down on the bed. I took my phone then called mama. After a few rings, she answered.

"Ma?" I said immediately, "Kazumi is missing..." I can hear her. She took a deep breath.

"Yeah, Hiro told me. I already called Kazumi's family, and they don't have any idea why it happened." Mama said I could hear that she's worried from her voice.

"I haven't been in contact with her, so I really can't help with anything." I said, "I feel like I neglected her."

"Don't say that dear, the police are doing everything they can so they could find her. I'm sure we'll hear some good news soon." Mama said, cheering me up.

"I hope so. Are you doing well, ma?" I ask to change the subject.

"I'm good, sweetie, we're are launching a new fashion line, and I'm really excited about it. Its target is teenagers." Mama said enthusiastically

"Really? That's new; I know you're doing great, ma." I said

"Thank you, dear, well I have to go now, okay? I'll call you again later." Mama said, after that, we just said our goodbyes and then cut the call.

*sigh*

I don't want to jump to conclusions, but I feel that this is connected when we are all still members of that group. The main reason why I lost my memories.