Chapter 2

"Ohh, Haruno! Seems like you have done your job well today. Nothing forgotten or broken". A cheerful comment had brought both of their attention back to the tasks at hand.

"Ahh, Sachiko-senpai, thank you so much for your hard work, Yui and Takako senpai too." Haruno rushed out to assist the newcomers who had just arrived with the player post-workout snacks and a box of ice.

Feeling awkward and out of place, Mira just stood there and wait to be notice.

"Ahh..Good afternoon seniors, I'm so sorry for not going out to help. My name is Sakurai Mira, first-year and just transfer here." Mira greeted each of the senior with a small bow.

"That's alright, they're not that heavy. It is a pleasure to meet you, My name is Takako Fujiwara, a third year student. These two here are Sachiko and Yui, second year student," Takako replied with a smile.

- "Are you here to join us as the club manager?" Takako continued.

- "Ohh...I'm afraid not, I was just helping Haruno out. I'm sorry," Mira replied awkwardly.

- "No wonder!" Sachiko exclaimed cheerfully. " Haruno can be clumsy and easily distracted at time, today job well done must be due to your help".

- "Not at all Sachiko-senpai, all I did was help her carry some of the stuffs, which she had already manage on her own".

- "I'm so sorry for the trouble I have cause so far, I'll try and do even better from now on.", Haruno blushed brightly, embarrassed.

- "Its alright, you are still learning, and i believe that you will be able to handle everything on your own one day," Yui-senpai added, giving her a gentle pat on the shoulder,

Two days later, Mira was still uniquely troubled by that dull medium-gold eyes. It had swamped her in a feeling of tribulation and bleakness, a despair beyond tears. She didn't want to think about Chris, she is not one to involved herself in other people's problem. The feeling seem to have no purposed, but she was still irresistible drawn to him.

- "Are you not hungry Mira? You only had a few bites so far, are you alright?"

Haruno concerned voice had interrupt Mira train of thoughts and drawn her back to the surrounding.

- "sorry, yes I'm alright, just lost in my thought. No worries!" Giving Haruno a reassuring smile, Mira continue back her lunch.

- "Plan on joining any of the school clubs or sports?"

Mira slowly chewed her food as she carefully think before replying.

- "Hmm..haven't really thought about it. I was in a couple of different clubs in my previous school, from sports clubs like Judo and softball to activity club like flower arrangement and choir. Nothing interest me at the moment."

- "Why do you ask? Want me to join you is it Haruno? you must be lonely there huh. You can't function without me huh. I know..I know.." Mischievously, Mira continued grinning from ear to ear.

- "Thats not it!" Haruno pout, trying to look annoyed but fail,

- with a little chuckle instead. "I was just wondering that's all. But of cause, it would be nice to have you.. But only if you want to.." Haruno answered.

Mira was snickering as she listen, " I know. I just want to tease you a little. I'm a bully after all. "

Both smiling and Haruno bring her attention back to her food.

- "I don't mind though" Mira said after taking a minute to think.

- "Joining you...becoming the baseball team manager. I don't have an interest in any of the Co-curricular activities(yet) and working is more fun with a friend."

- "And a chance to see him again and get ride of this concern" Mira silently added the last part to herself.

-"Thats it! I HAVE DECIDED. I'm going to join the baseball team."

-Looking at Haruno intensely with a huge grin, "I'm not changing my mind and you are to support."

Immediately after class, Mira made her way with Haruno to see Takako. "I know this is sudden, but let me introduce you to a new memeber who will be joining us, Sakurai Mira" Takako begin, after all the managers arrived. "Would you like to share a few words?" Looking over at the 3 seniors and Haruno, "Its a pleasure to meet you all again. I will do my best to support the team and play my part to the best of my ability. Thank you." giving a small bow to all of them, as they claps to welcome her. "Mira, you will be following me for today." Takano-senpai continued. "I'll guide you through your duties and also introduce you to the teachers and the rest of the staffs."