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Makoto was sad, hurt even. He's been texting Haru but he didn't reply. He was worried for his friend. He meant to call but was afraid Haru might get distracted.
Almost a week had gone by and Makoto was feeling the stress of University and his part-time work. He wanted somebody to talk to about his work and his studies, but Makoto could only do that with Haru and only if somebody asks him and that was usually Haru. But Haru has not responded to his texts since he lost to Albert. He must be training very hard, Makoto thought and bottled up the stress he felt and tried to put up a happy facade at the University. He was staying later at University and at work to relieve the tension he was feeling, that and he was very worried about Haru. He almost wanted to head down to training, but he had exams he needed to study for and reassured himself that Haru was in good hands.
Rin had messaged him sometime after the week, that he was going to be in Tokyo and that they should meet. Makoto agreed and a date was fixed. Despite having so much going on, Makoto felt thankful and grateful that Rin was coming down, he could use some of Rin's energy right now.
It was the day to meet Rin and Makoto found himself dragging himself off the bed. He felt hot and his throat was hurting a little. He blamed it on the heat, though it was a cool day. He had a small headache, which he blamed the himself for not sleeping earlier, but he did. He took a warm shower, and was feeling a better after, though he felt crappy. He tried having breakfast but found himself only having some milk. He saw that he was running behind schedule and left immediately almost forgetting his keys.
He was running to meet Rin. "Rin!" he shouted.
"Makoto! Genki ka?"
"Hai!" Makoto managed to say as he panted really heavily."Honto?" Rin asked again as he saw that Makoto was looking flushed.
"Hai! I woke up a little late and ran here. Daijobu!" Makoto said, as he flashed Rin his perfect smile and hid how horrible he was feeling.
Rin was reassured when Makoto smiled and they decided to go to the aquarium. They talked about University and how Rei, Nagisa and Go were doing. Makoto was happy for Sousuke and hoped he will be back to training. Then Rin asked how Haru was doing and Makoto hesitated, and said he thinks he's doing well.
Sensing there was a but and something was off, Rin prodded more and got Makoto to talk about what happened.
"Huh! I can't believe he wouldn't respond to you for so many days! Training or not, he should say something and not let everyone else worry" Rin fumed. Makoto felt the heat burn, and felt guilty that he had told Rin about it. Rin and Haru were supposed to be training, not indulging in his worry.
"I'm sure he has a good reason Rin, don't worry!" Makoto tried covering up.
"Let's go Makoto!"
"Huh? Doko?" Makoto looked at Rin puzzled.
"To see Haru!" Rin said and spun around and walked out of the Aquarium towards Haru's training.
"Ima?" Makoto half cried and half shouted and chased after Rin.