-Kurotaki Haruka POV-

Kurotaki Haruka, 15 years old of age. Junior highschool student at
Setsunaho High (red section), a few meters away from Akihabara.
Height: 5.6 Weight: 48kg
Born on the 21st of August.

I woke up earlier than usual today to greet the dawn of a new morning.
Last monday, my school was given a priviledge to join the inter-school camping event, and students who were interested in it, were allowed to attend, and those who are not interested, can stay at home and do whatever they want for the rest of the school year. As for me, I decided to pitch in the fun.
It seemed like fun, so why not?
Fortunately, today was the assigned day of the camping event.

I was just so thrilled.

I went down to the kitchen as fast as I could to prepare breakfast.
However, my big brother Kazuma, got there even before I woke up. He had work to do today, as well as driving me to the assembly place.
"Kazuma-nii, Are you having just bread and coffee again today?" I asked worriedly.
"Haruka, It's fine, really. Just go prepare breakfast for you and Takuma" He replied. Though I still felt worried since he won't eat anything other than bread with coffee.
"If you say so..." I said after a big sigh.

I went in the kitchen and started cooking as soon as possible. Unlike Kazuma-nii, My little brother Takuma eats like a pig.

after around... 6 minutes, My home-made curry was done!

Just when I finished setting up the table and placing down the food, Takuma got down of the wooden stairs, his left hand scratching the back of his head and his right hand rubbing his eye. Although already 5 years old, Takuma acts even more childish.
"Takuma, come over here and eat your breakfast, I have to go to the camping event soon!" I yelled at his obviously sleepy face.

He ran to me and glomped on my leg, saying "don'go, nee-san!"
"Oh, but why not?" I asked him as he wouldn't let go of me.
"Nobody's gunna watch moofies* with me! and nobody's gunna tuck me to bed! and I dunn wanna be alone hewe**! and Kauma-nii*** san's cooking tastes baaaaaaaaaad!" He whined.
(*= movies) (**= here) (***= Kazuma-nii)

"Don't worry, I'll leave some food for you, okay?" I said while patting on his tiny head.

We all took our time eating at the table and talking all through our meal. Takuma was obviously just shoving all the food down his throat, like the little pig he is.
So on and so forth, We ended up rushing ourselves when we lost track of the time. Fortunately, I was able to arrive at the assembly place right on schedule, thanks to Kazuma-nii's drunk-style driving.

To my surprise, few very unfamiliar people were sitting at the bench at the assembly place, All from different schools. Apparently, I was able to spot my close friend, Suzume Yuuna, being chased by security guards for picking flowers where it is restricted to.

I ran to her and shouted aloud, "Yuuna! sheesh, am I glad to see you here!". Just as she looked my way, She quickly ran and glomped onto me.

As we all waited for a few 3 minutes, everyone was gathered.

Few moments later, A guard led us to an area that has been preserved and perfect for a 3-week camping event where there were large meadows, clean rivers, a captivating beach, and a wonderful breeze.

The area was called "Shizumasa northern woods".

The girls were assigned to set up their tents on the near-left side of the riverbank, as the boys were assigned at the right. My tent was kind of too big for me, but It couldn't be helped.
I'd like to share but everyone already had tents.

11:38 AM

Everyone else had something to do. Some boys were playing with a soccer ball on the riverbank, Some boys were wandering around the area. Some girls were talking about something, Some girls were taking pictures, Yuuna was chasing a butterfly...

I was practically the only one who had nothing to do. I eventually felt sleepy and took a nap inside my tent, leaving the entrance of the tent open for the breeze to enter.

What a wonderful breeze it was...

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-Hokuto Akari POV-

Hokuto Akari, 16 years old. Junior highschool student at Setsunaho High (blue section). Height: 5.9 Weight: 54kg
Born on the 1st of january.

Woke up in a really tired mood today. Our school was given the chance to join the inter-school camping event, which I didn't really want to attend.

But I didn't seem to have anything better to do.
So I decided to go.

I left early, hoping I don't disturb my grandma and my cousins as they were sleeping. Since the assembly place was very nearby my neighborhood and we didn't have a car, I took my time walking towards the assembly place.

I was used to hard work and all, so this is no big deal for me.

I stood on the sidewalk of the street a few blocks away from my house, waiting for the traffic lights to allow me to cross the street. There was a drastically heavy traffic that day.
As I stood on the sidewalk, I looked at the white car that was the closest to me. I was able to take a good look at the people inside. A guy around 19 or 20 was driving the car, A little boy that was probably in kindergarten sitting in the front seat, and a really cute girl on the back seat who seemed like she was yelling at the traffic light.

Somehow, I couldn't take my eyes off of her. A few seconds later, The light turned red and I was able to cross the street. Even if I wasn't looking, I had the feeling the girl on the backseat of the white car was also looking at me cross the street.
As I reached the other side of the road, The white car speeded up as fast as it could, as if the driver was drunk. I laughed a bit and began to walk towards the assembly place again.

Just a few minutes later,
I hadn't realized that I already reached the assembly place.

Unfortunately, I was two minutes late and got scolded a bit by the teachers in charge.

We all started walking to a place called "Shizumasa northern woods" where our 3-week camping event will be held. I got tired after walking a lot, So I quickly set up my tent and sat inside.
To my surprise, I spotted the girl I saw a little while ago.

I didn't think I'd see her here. Suddenly, I saw a girl chasing a butterfly like a little kid. "umm... excuse me, what exactly are you doing?" I asked her with a confused face.
"I'm... Chasing a butterfly!" She replied, just like a kid.
"I can see that... But, umm... Why are you doing that?" I asked, trying to have a conversation with the childish girl.

"Because I'll give the butterfly to Haruka-san!" She said as she jumped up and down.
"Haruka-san? who is that? your boyfriend..?" I kept asking.
"No No No! Haruka-san is that really really cute and awesome girl over there, see? she's sleeping in her tent! She's my best friend." She shouted, looking proud and mad at the same time.

I was lucky, I actually got to know that girl's name. "Haruka". It means "Far away" and "distant". It sounded like a name of a girl who's hard to get.
"I'm Hokuto Akari. Nice to meet you... Do you think you can introduce me to your friend some time?" I said, while emitting a slight blush.

"eeeh? Haruka-pyon? sure thing! By the way, I'm Suzume Yuuna! Haruka-pyon calls me Yuuna-pyon but you can call me whatever you want." She told me, obviously very innocent.
"Okay then, Suzume-san" I smiled at her.

"Oh yeah! Akari-kun, Haruka-pyon's full name is Kurotaki Haruka! She may seem really boyish and cold at first, but she's a really really nice person once you get to know her... and you should call her 'Kurotaki-san' for now~" She exclaimed.
I was beginning to think that this 'Kurotaki Haruka' person is very interesting.

I thanked Yuuna and went back inside my tent. Before taking a nap, I snickered.