In the Practice Room:

Everyone was getting ready for an upcoming performance, practicing for a few hours. Otori then came in with orange juice, smiling like usual.

"Here, boys. And try shaking it before drinking this time."

Everyone took one, chuckling a bit, and shook it this time. However, when Hoshitani opened his, it spurt towards him, drenching his training outfit in juice.

"Ahhh!"

"Hoshitani-kun, are you OK?"

"Yeah..."

"Hoshitani, let's get you cleaned up. The rest of you can clean up the orange juice."

Hoshitani tried to walk out, only to slip on the juice and fall. BANG. Otori went over to help him up, then held Hoshitani by the hand, dragging him off into the bathroom while Nayuki went with Kuga to the janitor's closet to go get a mop, and rags to clean up the mess.

In the Bathroom:

Otori was watching Hoshitani take his jacket and shirt off, Hoshitani blushing slightly under his gaze. Looking in the mirror, he washed his face and hands, sticky from the juice, and checking for any bruising he could see.

"Otori, I can clean myself up just fine. You don't have to stay in here." 'Please leave. Please!'

"Hmm. I know. I just wanted to see if you were alright. That was a pretty nasty fall."

"Yeah. I'm fine though." 'Seriously, leave.'

"Let's make sure then." 'Uh oh.'

Otori went toward Hoshitani, and checked his back for any bruising, fingers ghosting over his back, while Hoshitani watched his reflection in the mirror, eyes wide, breathe hitching and shuddering at the touch.

"It seems that you just have some bruising. I suggest that you rest for today. You can return to practice tomorrow."

"Ehh? But..." 'Then I won't get better, and catch up to that high schooler.'

"No buts," Otori looked at him, eyes serious, silently saying you-better-not-over-do-it-until-tomorrow-or-you-will-be-sorry.

"...Fine," Hoshitani pouted. Otori smiled at him, then walked towards the door. Over his shoulder, he said, "See you tomorrow, Hoshitani."

Hoshitani simply nodded at him, then watched as Otori left. Sighing in relief that that situation didn't get any awkwarder, he put his shirt and jacket back on, despite the stickiness.

"I'm glad that's over. I just hope he doesn't find out I'm in love with him."

Then, he went to his room to change. Unbeknownst to those two though, the bathroom's air vent was directly connected to the janitor's closet.

Back in the Practice Room:

Nayuki and Kuga got back with the supplies, completely in silence. Tengenji and Tsukigami were mildly worried. They all were cleaning up the mess.

"All right, what's wrong, you boors?"

"N-nothing."

"It's not nothing. What is it?"

"Well, have you noticed that Hoshitani-kun isn't his usual self?"

"...Actually, no. We haven't."

"Well, he's keeping his distance from Otori, and isn't talking to him much. Also, he's been less loud than usual, and not saying anything about that high schooler of his. I'm worried."

"That is worrying."

"Anything else?"

"Um...we overheard a conversation between Otori and Hoshitani-kun. Apparently, the air vent to the bathroom leads right to the janitor's closet."

"And?"

"A-and..."

"We overheard Hoshitani say that he's in love with Otori."

"WHAT?!"

"That boor is in love with Otori?"

"Before, it was obvious that Hoshitani adored him, but love?"

"That's what we heard him say."

"Nayuki, can you talk to Hoshitani about this?"

"E-eh? Um, sure."

"Good. Text us what you find out, then we'll start planning."

"Ehhh?"

After the mess was cleaned up, they went right back to practice before Otori showed up again.