Maehara sat in a tree with Isogai watching as Hinano Kurahashi walked across the athletic field.
"There she is." Said Maehara. "Kurahashi, cute, average, and best of all single."
"I actually think you have a shot with her." Said Isogai. "Not a long term shot but you might get a date out of it."
"I'm liking my odds too Isogai."
"But you should still be prepared for rejection."
"Isogai, pal. What kind of girl would reject a guy like me?"
"Kanzaki." Said Isogai bluntly.
"... That doesn't count."
Maehara climbed down from the tree and walked towards Kurahashi.
Kurahashi was looking through a bush as Maehara approached.
"Looking for something?" Asked Maehara.
"I'm looking for beetles." Said Kurahashi. "What brings you here?"
"Just looking for some company." Said Maehara. "Need a hand searching for beatles? A lady like you shouldn't be getting her hands dirty."
"Oh sure." Said Kurahashi.
Maehara started looking around for beetles with Kurahashi.
"So do you like bugs?" Asked Maehara .
"Oh I like all living things." Said Kurahashi. "Cats, dogs, bugs, fish, spiders, bears, river otters, you name it chances are I'll like it. Well except for one thing..."
"What would that be?"
"You see theres this one bug that I'm not very fond of..."
"Yeah?"
"Its pretty big, kinda stinks, and its got a big mouth."
Kurahashi stretched out her arms to emphasize how big its mouth was.
"Wow..."
"Its always in heat and they keep following me wherever I go, even if I want to be left alone."
"That sounds awful." Said Maehara
"it is." Said Kurahashi
"So whats it called?" Asked Maehara. "This bug?"
Kurahashi gestured for Maehara to come closer and whispered into his ear.
"It's called a flirt."
Kurahashi ran off giggling to herself, leaving behind a shocked Maehara.
"... Damn."
"She called you a bug?"
Maehara was in Isogai's home, going over homework together following the failed attempt to court Kurahashi.
"I'll admit it was pretty clever." Said Maehara. "But to think, she turned me down."
"Maybe she heard of your reputation before?" Said Isogai.
"Oh well... On to number three." Said Maehara.
"You have a third one picked already?" Asked Isogai.
Maehara nodded.
"Yes and I'm feeling very good about this one."