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Fudou Akio

Nice work, 'Genius'! What happened to 'not letting anyone know'? Mo...

"Minna Oideyo, I'm sure Sakuma just decided to show his good side. That's all." Endou's statement clearly wasn't helping.

"You sure it's not more of a show 'off'?" Someoka's question gave Kidou the nerves. Kuzo... Why do I have to do all the work? I started to approach him from behind.

"So, what if he was?" I smirked.

"Shut up for once, will you, Fudou!"

"Chill out, guys! I'm sure there's a logical explanation for everything, right Kidou?" The captain glanced at him.~ Endou just had to make matters worse ~.

"Yosh, Kidou, you'd better have a good explanation about this, starting with why Sakuma got in the hospital?" I facepalmed. Endou saw my reaction. I gestured that I was trying to get Someoka's mind off the situation and onto me! Not that I care, though. He realized the grave mistake instantly and started to make the 'What do I do?' expression.

"Minna...!" Everyone turned at the sudden call, which came from none other than our managers.

"Dinner's ready. You all should go inside and rest! All that training must have stressed you out." Aki stated hard. So, we just did what we were told.

Kazemaru Ichirota

"Kazemaru, mind if I ask something?" I nodded, "What did you mean earlier about Sakuma hitting his head and the 'yesterday' part? Did I miss something?" I thought for a moment.

"We barely know each other. Once we were enemies, then rivals, and now we're teammates. So, all that he's doing just feels so sudden to me." I stared at my legs, "And about yesterday... I had an injury... again, but he didn't seem to care... unlike now."

"Maybe he felt sorry and was just trying to make it up to you?" Fubuki stayed positive, but I just didn't know. I was about to say something else when the door suddenly opened.

"I got the ice." Sakuma came in and threw it to Fubuki. He caught it firmly.

"Arigatou." He placed it on my knee. I tried not to feel the pain, but I kept wincing.~ It hurts even more than it looks ~, "Gomenasai, I'll get this over quick." He kept pressing. I couldn't stand it anymore! I let out a small shriek. It was embarrassing to scream with Sakuma next to me.

"Ano..." He suddenly spoke up, "About yesterday... Kazemaru..." I looked at him, "I pushed you too hard. Gomenasai." He bowed his head down?!

"E?!" I must be dreaming-Sakuma would never mean that! Fubuki's loud chuckle made me even more puzzled. I’d like to understand the meaning behind all of this, but Sakuma gave me a hopeful look. Maybe he really did mean it...

"D-Daijobu-Itai!"

"Ah-Gomen! I saw this part a bit bruised, so I sort of pressed it there. I should've warned you."

"H-Hai... Daijobu." I insisted on holding the ice instead. If I'm the one pressing it, maybe it won't hurt that much.

"Alright, then, we'll leave you here so you can have some rest. Ikezo, Sakuma!"

"E-Un..." They were about to leave.

"Kazemaru-kun, just admit it when you're tired next time, okay? No need to push yourself." He smiled cheerfully, as always. I turned to see Sakuma, who was glaring at him.~ Why does he look so stunned? ~. Fubuki bumped his elbow at him for keeping silent.

"O-Sayonara." He said reflexively.

"Mata ne." Fubuki continued.

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