Hanasaki sighed. His homework wasn't getting any easier. He was supposed to make the report as soon as possible. His academic career depended on that.

"What are you doing?" asked Kobayashi, stepping out of the elevator. Hanasaki ignored him.

"Hey. I asked you a question."

Silence.

Hanasaki could hear Kobayashi clicking his tongue. Well, he didn't have time for the other boy...

Hanasaki stopped his writing when Kobayashi placed a hand on his shoulder. He looked up to see Kobayashi staring at him, worried. You...

"What's wrong?"

"You know," Hanasaki said, grabbing the hand tightly, "nothing anymore."