Day 1:

I have been told that writing relieves stress.

Bullshit.

Nevertheless, I, Ruri Miyamoto, have decided to try out my best friend Kosaki's advice.

Even though it's probably pointless.

Let me try that introduction again. I'm Ruri Miyamoto, known as many things. Commonly called the 'Ice Queen', a sadist, and the Mermaid of Bonyari High.

And I, frankly, am completely perplexed by Shuu Maiko. Thus, this notebook will be recording my everyday observations on the boy until I can sort out my nonexistent, I tell you, feelings about him.

Day 2:

Today Ichijou-kun was run over by a lawn mower. Yes, I wrote that right. It was quite comical, actually. Kosaki had run over to him, frantically sputtering nonsense (note to self: get that girl some confidence) while Kirisaki-san laughed in his face. Of course, then a certain red head had jumped onto Ichijou and chaos ensued.

I stood back from the scene, Maiko next to me. He gave me a goofy, friendly grin and began a conversation that went somewhat like this:

Maiko: "Yo, Ruri-chan! It's been a while since we last talked. How have you been?"
Ruri: "..."
Maiko: "Well, that's quite a reaction! I like takoyaki, you know."
Ruri: "..."
Maiko: "Did you know there are rumors that we're dating? One of the guys asked me about it."

I then proceeded to knock Maiko senseless.

...he's an idiot.

Day 3:

Maiko asked me why I was so unfeminine.

I replied by threatening to tie him up and toss him through the window, but Maiko ignored the little comment and simply said this with the most idiotic smile on his face:

"Ooh, so you want to play it kinky? It's cool, I always knew you were an S."

I then responded by kicking him flat in the face.

Pervert.

Day 4:

Maiko invited me to the ramen stand. Since I didn't have swim practice, I went along with it just because Kosaki and Ichijou-kun would also be going, and I could probably sneak out and drag Maiko with me to bring my friend some chances.

...and then that stupid glasses wearing baka ruined it.

What kind of idiot sends a bowl of ramen flying on some poor innocent bystander's behind? I swore he did it on purpose, too. Of course the date (for Ichijou-kun and Kosaki) and (un)friendly outing (for us) was put to an abrupt close.

Kirisaki nearly died of laughter when I told her about it later.

I have given up on humanity. And Maiko.

Day 5:

Maiko was called out of class today in the middle of school. He didn't return.

Kirisaki read my notebook. She said that over half of it was about Maiko. I replied that it was because he was the greatest reason for my stress.

...I'm not focusing on Maiko that much, right?

Day 6:

Maiko is strangely quiet. He returned to school today with a solemn face, and barely talked to anyone. It unnerves me.

I even kicked him in the face once and he didn't even reply.

I'm not worried. Not at all.

A/N: Dedicated to the wonderful people who have given so much support to my other Ruri/Shuu fanfic, Glasses Buddies. This is for those who are deprived of this couple. Expect updates to be semi quick since they're short. ;)