Kazemaru's POV
Good lord, when did this happen? Did I have to fall for her? Why do I fumble up every time I talk to her? Worst part is, I know she loves Endou. But my stupid heart doesn't want that to happen.
"Kazemaru!"
I turn around and see Touko running towards me. I quickly suppress my blush and try to keep a cool demeanor.
"Hm? What's up, Touko?" I manage to say.
"Is that pocky?" she asks, pointing at the pink box I was holding.
"Yeah. Strawberry flavored. Want one?" I offer.
"Ah! Yes please!" she squeals.
I take one out and wait for her to take it.
"Itadakimasu!" she says and eats the pocky straight from my hand!
I lose it and blush instantly.
"Hm? You okay, Kazemaru?" she asks between nibbles.
"N-N-Nothing!" I stutter and turn my head around.
"You sure? You look a bit red," she worries.
"Really! It's nothing!" I insist as I turn to meet her eyes.
Her hand suddenly touches my forehead and I jump in shock.
"You're a bit warm though... I'll ask Haruna for a towel, just in case," Touko says and leaves. "Wait here."
Once she's out of sight, I sigh and cover my forehead, indirectly holding her hand.
"You're so dense..." I mutter to myself.
Touko's POV
"Haruna! A towel please!" I ask as I make my way to her.
"What's the matter, Touko-San? Did someone get injured?" she asks worriedly.
"Kazemaru was a bit warm so I thought I'd get something to cool his head down," I reply.
"Ah! Okay, wait a moment," she says and preps a cool towel.
"Touko-San!" Aki calls as she also makes her way to the bench.
"Hey Aki," I wave.
"Here you go, Touko-San," Haruna says as she passes me a towel.
"Hm? What happened?" Aki asks.
"Kazemaru was a bit warm so I'm bringing him a towel," I reply.
"Ah, I'm so sorry!" she suddenly apologizes and bows.
"W-W-What for?" I jump in surprise.
"We're the managers and yet, we had to bother you with this task..." she murmurs.
"Don't worry. I'm glad I can help Inazuma Japan," I say.
"I'll help you take this towel to Kazemaru-Kun," Aki offers.
"It's okay. I'll do it. You still have a full team to care for after all," I grin.
"Thank you so much, Touko-San," she smiles.
I wave goodbye and make my way back to where Kazemaru is.
"I hope Kazemaru isn't sick ," I murmur as my thoughts drift off.
"Oi, watch out!" a voice calls and I instantly snap out of my daydream. Unfortunately, I crash into a pole headfirst.
"Ita ta," I mutter, holding my head.
"You ok?" asked the voice.
"Y-Yeah. Somewhat," I chuckle as I turn to pick up the fallen towel.
I turn my head and see that it is Sakuma who has been speaking to me.
Sakuma's POV
"Thanks for the warning, Sakuma," she says in her sweet voice.
"It's no problem. You shouldn't let your mind drift off like that," I advise.
"Hehe, sorry about that," she giggles as she stands up.
Dang it! I should've offered her a hand.
I notice the towel she holds.
"What's with the towel?" I ask her.
"Oh, Kazemaru has a bit of a warm head so I'm bringing a towel for him," she explains.
"A-Ah, I see," I stutter.
Why stutter? Because jealousy, duh.
"I gotta go now. See ya, Sakuma!" she says cheerily and starts making her way.
"Wait!" I call out without thinking.
"Hm?" she turns to me with a confused face.
Crap, now I need to think of something.
"L-Let me accompany you! Can't have you go off daydreaming again," I stammer.
"You sure? I'm not bothering you?" she asks.
I sense worry from her and I sigh in gratitude.
"It's alright. It's a free period anyway," I smile and walk to her side. "Let's go. Can't keep Kazemaru waiting, can we?"