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Too Much Worry
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"Come on Oishi! It's your go!"
Oishi glanced nervously at his fellow team members.
"Do I have to do this? What if something goes wrong? What if I make a total fool out of myself?"
You don't have to worry about that thought Ryoma bitterly I've got that bit covered.
Finally, after much encouragement, Oishi took Ryoma aside for some 'training.'
"Okay, here's what we're going to do Echizen. You are going to walk up to Sakuno and confess your feelings."
"So what are you going to do?"
"I'm going to hang at the back and do your worrying for you."
Great thought Ryoma. Just great. Still, at least he didn't have to wear a suit or anything. He still hadn't forgiven Fuji. Ryoma and Oishi walked around the school looking for Sakuno. They finally spotted her sitting at a bench with Tomoka.
"Do I have to do this in front of Tomoka?"
"Don't worry. I'll be doing all the worrying for you."
As Oishi his behind a bush (lucky him thought Ryoma) Ryoma slowly began t walk towards Sakuno. What if she rejects me? I'll be making a total fool of myself. Tomoka will probably spread the news to everyone. Will I be humiliated for the rest of my life?
"OISHI! YOU'RE NOT WORRYING ENOUGH!!!"
"Gomenasai Echizen! I'm trying as much as I can!"
"Well try harder."
Ryoma finally reached Sakuno, who looked up.
"Ano…is something wrong Ryoma-kun."
Ryoma opened his mouth, but no words came out. At that moment, Oishi jumped out from his hiding place.
"ARGH, there's too much to worry about! I'm on overload!"
Oishi grabbed Ryoma and dragged him back to the rest of the team, leaving a bewildered Sakuno behind.