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"What are you doing?"

"Eh? Drinking milk."

"Straight from that?" Imaizumi pointed at the large carton of milk Naruko's holding.

Naruko rolled his eyes. "Duh, didn't you see me drinking from it earlier?"

"Are you that desperate to grow that you're downing a liter-or more, Imaizumi wasn't sure- of milk so early in the morning?"

Naruko stopped for a second, and looked at Imaizumi. He looked like he was about to snap anytime soon. "I haven't eaten my breakfast, okay? Besides, milk really makes you grow and is nutritious! I wouldn't want to be like that grumpy Bepsi guy in Hakone."

Imaizumi smirked. "Are you sure we are talking about the same Naruko?" he teased, and got a raised eyebrow in return.

"Huh?"

"The Naruko I know never skips breakfast. He's more like the type of person who eats as much food as an average person eats in a day, just for breakfast."

"My brothers adjusted my phone clock to an hour earlier! I thought I was running late so I brought milk with me. Wait, why are you even talking to me?" The redhead pointed at himself. "You should be grateful because I'm quiet today! Instead, you're just teasing me and starting a conversation!"

'Ah, he's getting grumpy.' Imaizumi thought and looked for something inside his bag.

Naruko just sighed. He couldn't remember the last time he skipped his breakfast (actually, he also skipped breakfast two weeks ago, but has short memory span) so he's easily annoyed. Imaizumi and he are the only ones in the clubroom. Onoda and the others did not arrive yet, and Teshima and Aoyagi went to attend some meeting organized by the student council. The captain told them to wait until he comes back so he's stuck with the all-rounder at the moment. I'm so hungry… He thought, ruffling his hair in frustration.

He felt something press his check and jolted.

It was a tuna sandwich. He looked up and saw Imaizumi.

"What's that?"

"A tuna sandwich, obviously."

"What I meant was, what am I gonna do with that?"

Imaizumi shrugged. "I don't know, maybe eat it?"

"And why would I eat that?"

"Because you're hungry and I'm kind enough to offer you a sandwich since I have extra."

"I don't want to owe anything from you!" Naruko pointed at the tall boy and got his hand smacked away.

"Don't point your fingers at people, idiot! Just accept it!" Imaizumi gripped the wrist of the redhead and tried to open his hand, which was balled to a fist, to give the snack. However, it was a hard thing to do since the sprinter struggled and repeatedly pulled his arms back.

'Aish, this idiot…!' Their thoughts synced.

The flailing of limbs stopped when they heard the door open. They half-expected to see their senpais or the other members arrive. Instead, a girl peeked in. Her long black hair fell sideways and her eyes were focused entirely on the two. Imaizumi and Naruko remained a tableau under the watchful eyes of the girl, not knowing what to do or expect. Suddenly, the girl grinned creepily, like she just thought of a way to get away with murder, and closed the door slowly. When they were sure that the girl really was gone, they both released the breaths they didn't realize they were holding.

"Who the heck was that?" Naruko asked, feeling chills all over his spine.

"I don't know…"

Silence filled the room as they both wondered who that strange girl was. Imaizumi was just staring at the door until he heard the redhead's low voice.

"Uh… Hotshot?" Said boy looked at Naruko and saw him looking downwards. When he saw what Naruko was looking at, he felt his face burn out of embarrassment. He was still holding Naruko's hand. The sprinter's hand was already relaxed, so instead of holding his fist, Imaizumi looked like he was holding Naruko's hand. Imaizumi immediately let go and looked away. Shit, that was embarrassing…

The tuna sandwich was removed from his grasp and was followed by an obnoxious laugh. Naruko waved the sandwich to his face while grinning. "Alright, I'll take this! Thanks! I didn't know you were such a worrywart when people haven't eaten their breakfast! Kakaka~!" Imaizumi extremely wanted to bonk the sprinter in the head with a broom, but he couldn't, not when he was thinking how the redhead's hand fits perfectly into his. Not that he would admit it.

"Oi. Will you stop giggling and tell me what is it that you're planning to do to my kouhais?" Teshima said impatiently, his arms crossed on his chest. After the meeting, his classmate, vice-president of the student council and president of the drama club Hoshino Kazuki asked him and Aoyagi to let her check out the bicycle club to find people to include in the activity she's planning. There was no point in refusing, so he just said yes, but what Teshima couldn't understand was: why would she go to the bicycle club first instead of the other clubs with much much more members?

Now he's regretting his decision to bring Hoshino along. Minutes after she peeked inside the clubroom, the girl was still giggling and repeatedly chanting 'they're perfect' while jumping up and down.

"Hoshi-" his classmate placed her hands on his and Aoyagi's shoulders. "Thank you for bringing me here. We still need to plan other things so see you!" Teshima said a hesitant 'no problem' and Aoyagi just nodded. After the skipping girl was out of their sight, the two looked at each other and both shrugged.

"Welcome back, Teshima-san, Aoyagi-san! How's the meeting?" Naruko greeted them as soon as they entered.

"Hey, don't eat too much or you'll vomit." Naruko was already eating the sandwich and downing the milk. "Where are the others?"

"They're not yet- oh, Onoda-kun! They're already here!" The redhead waved at the newcomers behind Teshima and Aoyagi. "S-Sorry I'm late!" Onoda bowed.

'Onoda and the others were not yet here awhile ago, which means the only people Hoshino saw are Imaizumi and Naruko. What made her so amused about those two?' Teshima shook his head. 'Sorry, Imaizumi, Naruko…'

Naruko nagged Teshima to spill the beans about the meeting, but their captain said that by Monday, announcements will probably be made. That's the reason why Naruko has been extra cheerful, whistling and skipping on the way to his classroom. He spotted a familiar back and without even confirming who it was, slapped the poor back of the clueless all-rounder.

"Ouch! You idiot!" Imaizumi rubbed his poor back and gave Naruko a glare of death. "Good morning, hotshot! Aren't you excited about today's announcement?"

He heard the tall boy beside him click his tongue. "Wouldn't that announcement be just about the bunkasai?"

"Bunkasai?"

"Yeah. It will probably be held a month and a half from now."

"I see!" Naruko swayed his bag back and forth forcefully, much to the annoyance of the dark-haired boy. "I'm so excited!"

Imaizumi smiled lightly at that, but only for a split second.

"Everyone, as you all know, the bunkasai's commonly held next month. The student council, class representatives, and club captains had a meeting about it last Saturday, and it was decided that instead of grouping per class or clubs, the people you'd do activities with are from different classes and clubs. This way, you'd be able to interact more with your fellow second-years, as well as your senpais and kouhais. Making friends is essential to your high school lives, so just have fun, okay?"

"Yes, sensei."

"I'll post this paper with your respective groupings so just take a look after I leave. Go to your respective areas after dismissal. You'll have a short discussion."

"Understood."

After their homeroom teacher left, the students swarmed on the left side of the blackboard where the paper was posted. Some happy noises were heard, as well as unsatisfied groans. Onoda was saying his worries to Naruko, who listened to him intently and told him that everything would be alright. Imaizumi had nothing to do so he just looked at the sunny sky outside.

When they finally had the chance to look, Onoda became even more nervous.

Theatre Hall

Imaizumi Shunsuke

Naruko Shoukichi

Shiodome Haruka

"So I'm stuck with you again?" Imaizumi said with annoyance.

"That's my line, hotshot." Naruko's voice was laced with venom.

Onoda repeatedly adjusted his glasses. "You're both lucky, Naruko-kun, Imaizumi-kun! I'm in a completely different group!"

"It'll be okay, Onoda! Maybe someone likes anime in your group!" Naruko said reassuringly.

"I-I hope so…"

"Hello everyone! I'm this group's leader, Hoshino Kazuki ! I assume you already know what we'll do. A play!" Hoshino announced with glee. Their group leader was surprisingly childish, but each one of them were somewhat relieved. They wouldn't want a strict leader, after all.

"Hey," Naruko elbowed Imaizumi. "Isn't she the one who peeked in our clubroom?"

Imaizumi looked at Hoshino. Black hair, blue eyes… Naruko was right. Hoshino was that same creepy girl who peeked in their clubroom.

"Now that you mentioned it, it's really her…"

"Our piece will be Yuusha, an original story made by our awesome scriptwriter, Noboru-sama!" Hoshino gestured towards the boy at her side. "Be serious, idiot," Noboru said. "Ahaha, sorry…" Hoshino apologized sheepishly.

"I'll now introduce the characters and after I give the brief description for each character, I will say who plays the role, okay?" Hoshino cleared her throat and and held the paper Noboru gave to her. "I'll introduce the six heroes first!"

"Oji, the prince of Aimaraq and is skilled at using a sword. Constantly fights with his retainer Akagami but guess what? They'll end up being together, nyahahaha-OW!" Noboru hit the back of Hoshino's head. "I said be serious-!" The other students laughed at the silliness of the two.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm sorry, okay?!" She rubbed her head. "Imaizumi Shunsuke-san, you will play Oji." Hoshino locked eyes with the all-rounder's. Weird. How does she know me? Imaizumi just nodded, but he felt his stomach twist and turn. Damn it, he's not even good at acting, and now he'll be playing one of the lead roles! He wouldn't want the other students, SPECIFICALLY Naruko, to tease his inept ability in acting.

"Akagami, the retainer of Oji and is skilled in using a bow and a dagger. She embarks with Oji in a journey to find the other four warriors and to defeat the entity known as The Fog." Hoshino gave an eerily familiar grin. "Naruko Shoukichi-san, you will play Akagami."

Imaizumi was forced out of his thoughts. "Eh?"

"WHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTT?!"

This is my very first fic so if there are any grammar mistakes, please bear with me.