Kazuo woke up at seven and shuffled around his room packing his bag as usual. He brought out his uniform from the wardrobe and hanged it on the door.

*- Right, time for a shower. * Kazuo stepped out of his room and suddenly remembered that Haruka, who he met not even twenty-four hours ago was living under his roof.

*- This is still complete bonkers. * Kazuo sighed as he felt a weird feeling blossom. He looked out into the living room and saw Haruka still snoring on her futon with the bed sheet all over the place. School started at eight- twenty so he decided to wake her. He nudged her shoulder with his foot.

“- Hey, um, Haruka, time to wake up. “ She stretched and made sleepy noises.

“- Uuuwaaahh… really? “ She was barely awake.

“- Yeah, I’m taking a shower. “ Kazuo went towards the bathroom.

“- Wait, what about me? “ Haruka rose.

“- You can shower after me, get breakfast while you’re waiting. “ Kazuo fetched a towel and put it outside the shower.

“- Nah, you only have disgusting noodles, I’m buying something on the way to school instead. “ Haruka was fumbling about with her uniform.

“- Okey okey, I’m taking a shower now anyways. “ Kazuo closed the door. He took his clothes off not before locking the door however. He stepped in the shower and started cleaning his hair.

*- This still feels weird to me, I wonder how she feels about it, she doesn’t seem to mind that much. * Kazuo stepped out of the shower and wrapped the towel around his waist.

*- Guess I’ll have to show myself like this, hopefully she won't shout at me. * Kazuo unlocked the door and opened it. He couldn’t see Haruka around in the living room. He thought nothing of it and went to his room and put on his uniform and brought out his school bag to the living room. He suddenly heard the shower and looked towards the bathroom and saw the door was locked.

*- Hmm, guess she’s in the bathroom then… * Kazuo was a bit puzzled. He went and made some noodles in the kitchen whilst Haruka was apparently showering. Kazuo had eaten his noodles and checked his clock, she had been in there for fifteen minutes now. The shower was still running and Kazuo could hear that the sound wasn’t constant so she definitely was still actively showering.

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*- Guess she takes long showers then… not my issue if she’s late anyways. * Kazuo drops the cup in the trash and decides maybe he should actually clean the kitchen a little. When he went back into the living room again he realized the shower was still running.

*- What is she up to now?! * Kazuo went up to the bathroom door and knocked.

“- Haruka, the landlord will be pissed if you use all the warm water. “ Kazuo waited for a response but got none.

“- Hey! Haruka, are you alright? “ Kazuo was getting a little worried.

“- I’m showering cold. “ Haruka answered finally, she talked really fast as well.

“- I can’t believe you… I gotta brush my teeth though so finish up. “ Kazuo leaned on the wall beside the door.

“- Y-yes, I’ll be done soon. “ The shower soon stopped. Kazuo was sighing outside.

*- What’s she doing now? It’s completely quiet… *

“- Goddamn it Haruka, what’s taking so long? “ Kazuo was getting a bit annoyed.

“- A-are you still by the door? “ She sounded flustered.

“- Obviously, yes. “ Kazuo sighed again.

“- C-could you go to your room for a moment…? “ She was very obviously embarrassed about something.

“- Why do you sound so flustered? I need to brush my teeth, the clocks almost seven- forty. “

“- Just please do it for just a little while! “

“- Alright alright, fine, just don’t shout please. “ Kazuo walked towards his room.

*- What’s up with this this tsundere acting? Is she too scared to show herself in a towel? Can’t be… * Kazuo entered his room and closed the door. He heard the bathroom door open and bare footsteps in random order. After a little while it gets quiet.

“- Haaaruka, can I finally step out of my room? “ Kazuo was a bit tired of her tsundere attitude.

“- Oh, of course, I thought you were doing something in there. “ She sounded like she was back to what Kazuo guessed was normal.

*- Is she not flustered anymore? * Kazuo opened the door once again and saw Haruka sitting on her knees by the living room table in her uniform. She had dried her hair with a towel and it surrounded her face in its own, natural fashion with strings of hair choosing their own path. Her bright- blue eyes contrasted nicely with her hair and her smooth skin. Her lips were a little chapped and one of her corner teeth was a little crooked, resembling a fang almost. Kazuo got locked up staring at her for a moment but quickly realized and looked away.

*- Damn, she’s kinda cute actually… God, what am I thinking. * Kazuo shook his head and looked at the clock. Haruka was still just sitting there seemingly puzzled over why Kazuo looked at her and started shaking his head.

“- It’s already eight o’clock, if you’re ready we should get moving. “ Kazuo was monotone.

“- Ah, yes, I’ll go first thought cus I need to get breakfast, just wait five minutes before you leave. “ Haruka picked up her bag by the table and went to the hallway. Kazuo sighed once more as he realized he was about to forget to brush his teeth, he was not used to this pace yet. Up until now he had just done things in his own way not really being affected by another person in his daily life. He actually hadn’t taken others into consideration much at all and tried to get by the easiest way possible since his family neglected him. He didn’t dislike how things were going though.