Last period had started and Haruka was reading her textbook. She had a hard time focusing however after she witnessed, like almost everybody else what went down after lunch. After Kayano showed her overly flirty side and shortened her skirt to the level where even teachers looked her way everyone was whispering about it. Haruka had heard things such as “Is Kayano and Kazuo dating?”, “Wow, Kayano asked Kazuo out and he accepted” and “Kazuo sure is lucky being able to score such a beauty!”. With having to hear this since it happened you could safely say Haruka wasn’t very happy.

*- Damnit Kazuo! You’re gonna let the secret out if you do that… * Haruka gripped her textbook and felt positively upset.

*- Does he really like Kayano…? Ugh, It’s so painful seeing him with another girl… Even if it’s Kayano… * Dark clouds were surrounding Harukas head.

*- He did seem kinda troubled though… Still, I'm pissed… * Haruka slumped over her desk and gave up on the lesson.

Mabuchi was taking notes from the lesson as he leaned back to stretch. As he leaned closer to the desk behind him where Haruka sat he felt an aura of dark clouds. As he stretched he figured he should peek over his shoulder at Haruka to see what was up. It took him about a split second to realise that Haruka was far from happy. He quickly looked away again as he felt like disturbing her would be like treading on a nuclear landmine.

*- Hmm, interesting, she is definitely upset over the Kazuo and Kayano situation… * Mabuchi smirked.

*- Maybe I should confront her… *

The last period was over and Haruka noticed Kazuo leaving the classroom, Kayano was nowhere to be seen as well. Haruka felt heavy, she didn't want to get up.

*- Ugh, this is hell… * Haruka gazed in front of her and noticed Mabuchi.

*- Maybe I should ask him if he knows how Kazuo feel as a last hope… He knows about the secret anyways… * Haruka felt a little lighter as realized what the outcome might be. *- Hmm, how should I ask him… * Haruka made her mind up out of desperation. She noticed there wasn't many students left in the classroom and Mabuchi was looking like he was finishing up as well.

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*- Okey, need to catch him! * Haruka readied her things and waited for Mabuchi to rise. She felt herself getting very excited about maybe getting to know how Kazuo felt, this also suppressed her dark clouds. After five minutes of practically staring at Mabuchi back she realized the he hadn't moved an inch.

*- Huh? What's he doing? *

Mabuchi had packed all his stuff and just had to leave the classroom but he was pinned in place.

*- It feels like she's staring at me… She's staring at me, isn't she?! * Mabuchi went through his mind after what might have made her angry. Mabuchi felt the stare pierce his back for almost five minutes before he realized that he wasn't noticing any looming clouds.

*- Wait… Is she actually angry or not? * Mabuchi contemplated peeking over his shoulder again.

*- No, I should just confront her now, maybe a bit too hasty but I'll take the risk… * Mabuchi made his resolve and let his bag drop to the floor as he turned around.

“- Umm, Haruka, I might have something you’d wanna hear… “

Haruka started to get restless.

*- Should I just walk up to him? * Haruka tapped her desk. Suddenly, however he dropped his bag on the floor and seemed to tense up.

*- What? * Haruka felt a little surprised as Mabuchi turned around.

“- Umm, Haruka, I might have something you’d wanna hear… “ Mabuchi looked a little strained.

*- W-what? Is this about Kazuo? * Haruka staggered.

“- Haa, r-really? About what? “ Harukas words didn't turn out as natural as she'd hoped for.

“- Yeah, it's about Kazuo. “ Mabuchi seemed much more cool.

*- Yessss! *

“- Ohh… what about him? “ Haruka felt a bit more confident.

“- Well, I noticed you didn't seem very happy about what happened earlier… Let's just say Kazuo isn't very happy about it either… “ Mabuchi gave it clear.

*- Whaaaat! Does that mean he doesn't want to go on a date with Kayano!! * Haruka felt ecstatic but she also felt a little bad for Kayano. She still tried to cover it up because she felt embarrassed.

“- A-ahh, is that how it is...? “ Haruka didn't realize she was blushing.

“- Yes, and another thing you should know… Kazuo believes that you currently have a boyfriend, if you really do, then you should tell him. “ Mabuchi almost seemed a little cold.

*- Whoa! What! How! Is that why he was troubled?! * Haruka was beyond ecstatic.

“- Ohh, h-how strange that he thought that cus I don't h-have one… “ Harukas face became even more red without her noticing.

“- Ahh, be sure to make that clear for him later then. “ Mabuchi was almost being stern.

“- Oh, umm, yes… “ Haruka still tried to hide her over boiling happiness and overall relieved status.

“- Well I need to go now so good luck and don't annoy Kazuo too much, will you? “ Mabuchi grabbed his bag and made his way to the exit.

*- Ohh wow… I've never felt this relieved… “ Haruka leaned back on her chair.

*- That Mabuchi is a little scary though… He sure is perceptive as well… * Haruka rose from her chair and stretched her back.

*- Time to take it easy and go home~ *