Rain: Hey guys! Again, I apologize for not updating… School's coming back in a few days and I spent some of my time playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl like there's no tomorrow XD

So today's chapter, we focus on a misunderstanding. *adjust glasses* As we all know, these things naturally happen relationships. I wonder how this chapter's pairing will fix it though…? :33

I hope I was able to do my job well *bows*

Disclaimer: Rain does not own Inazuma Eleven. If she did, she'll most probably cause Armageddon in the anime… The OC featured in this chapter belongs to HiroMai1815.

Today was supposedly a regular day in Sun Garden. As usual, some teens and children were lazing about the place; some decided to take a nap and let the peaceful atmosphere of the said setting let their minds drift to the Realm of Sleep –

"Mai-chan, I can explain!" Hiroto said as he caught up with the girl.

All the black-haired girl did was ignore him as if he was just a speck of dust then continued to walk even faster. See? Told you it was a supposed regular day! These two are supposed to get along like coffee and cream… or something.

"Right…" She muttered as she went to her room, "Hope you and your girlfriend have a happy future."

"Mai, I'm trying to tell you –" He was cut off upon seeing the girl slam her door.

A sigh escaped the redhead's lips as he ran his fingers through his hair. The other day caused all this to happen; a girl in their school – after he helped her out in studying for next week's quiz – kissed him out of sheer joy, nothing more. Mai happened to pass by while the event took place and misinterpreted the happening. It's been two days of trying to clear things out yet Hiroto was crashing and burning in trying to explain.

He then headed to his room, which was not so far from where he was. Reina saw the whole 'drama' take place at a decent distance; she shook her head. She really does need to help them out.

Ah, lunch time, totally a great time to spend time with friends, despite it being a weekend. Midorikawa and his sister were seated in a separate table from Hiroto, Nagumo, Saginuma, Reina and Suzuno. The rest were at their usual places, laughing as if no one could hear them or simply enjoying their meal. Mai eventually stood up from her seat.

"I'm done eating." She stated.

Midorikawa asked, "You sure? You ate less than half of your food, onee-chan."

"I'm… not that hungry…"

Mai then decided to take her leave. Hiroto stood up from his chair as well, ready to attempt to clarify the misunderstanding that happened. Reina smirked slightly; she took it as a sign to take her very simple plan to work. But first… she better eat.

Suzuno saw the expression on the blue-haired girl's face, "What's so funny?"

"Haven't you guys noticed the tension between them?" She asked.

"Yeah, but that's how having a crush on someone is, right?" Nagumo stated, "I mean, we see it in all those crazy cheesy soap operas in TV."

"You're misinterpreting the tension. It looks like my sis is ignoring Hiroto." A voice stated from behind.

"Oh I see…"

Nagumo looked back to see Midorikawa; he fell off his seat in shock as if he saw a ghost. Suzuno face palmed as Saginuma sweat dropped. How the hell did he walk up to them unnoticed?

Mai was never really the type to get jealous easily. Everyone else knew that pretty well. Though after seeing Hiroto kiss some girl, she felt some sort of indescribable pain in her chest as she felt the urge to maybe slap the red-haired teen or his companion. She took a deep breath as she laid down her bed, trying to keep her thoughts from thinking of Hiroto or anything that would remind her of the skilled soccer player.

"Ehem," She heard someone clear their throat as they knocked.

She rolled her eyes as she recognized who it could be. The girl opened the door and saw not just Reina but her brother as well. She cocked her head slightly, not sure of what's going on.

"Yes?" She looked at both of them with a hint of perplexity.

Instead of saying anything, Reina simply grabbed her by the wrist and led her to the garden. Midorikawa then followed the two, knowing it was best for this to happen… or something like that.

With the black-haired girl too distracted, wondering on why the heck she was being dragged off, she didn't notice an unconscious Hiroto being dragged by both Nagumo and Suzuno. Our ever so nice green tea-head muffled his laughter as he helped them out.

Hiroto woke up and found himself on the grass. He quickly got up and glared at Nagumo for knocking him out with a frying pan minutes ago. His vision getting all clearer and he eventually saw Mai, Midorikawa, Suzuno and Reina as well.

He blinked a few times, "What the?"

"Had a nice nap?" Reina smiled.

"Somewhat."

As the three former captains of the different Aliea teams left, the red-haired teen looked at Mai who looked away from him. He sighed yet again. Trying to explain to her won't work again, will it?

The blue-haired girl sighed, "And this is why I gathered you two here. This may sound weird, but I'll be acting as your marriage counselor in spite you two not being married."

Mai looked at Reina in great shock as her cheeks turned into a light shade of pink, "M-marriage counselor?"

"What in the world?" It was Hiroto's turn to rant, "If you're trying to act as some counselor, why did Nagumo-kun knock me out, if you could have at least just called for us or something?"

Reina shrugged, "He just felt like it, I guess and yeah, you do make a point. But you just lost seven brain cells for getting hit in the head. We have millions of them anyway."

"Still…"

"Oh boohoo."

Mai sweat dropped due to the small banter as she looked back at the supposed teen she planned to ignore. Something tells her that she won't be able to go back to her room, unless she wants trouble; she knew not to mess with Reina so…

The said girl put her hands together, "Oh right, why we're here! Look, I overheard this soap opera scene happen yesterday and well, Mai, I think Hiroto was trying to clear something out."

She nodded, "Fine, I'll listen then. Hiroto-kun's been trying to talk to me anyway. If he's that determined to let me hear him out, then sure, I'll listen."

"About the other day…" The red-haired teen started as he tried to look for the right words, "It all happened by accident."

"Kissing someone isn't by accident."

"Yeah, but Gumi's just really awkward and hyper that she wasn't really thinking…"

"Wait, Gumi as in the random one in class?"

He simply nodded and they later started to laugh. Reina thought they were going nuts but eh… it was still a cute scene nonetheless. Hiroto eventually approached Mai and cupped her chin with one hand as the other caressed her now red face.

"Well, I wouldn't really blame you for trying to avoid me." He admitted, "I bet I'd be furious as well if I saw you kissing some guy."

Mai shook her head playfully, "Oh come on, you hardly get mad, Hiroto-kun."

"That may be somewhat a fact but the gods know what'd happen if I saw you with someone else."

After a long time, their eyes met and Hiroto leaned forward and kissed the girl ever so softly; Mai replied with slight hesitance, a bit shocked with his rash move. Reina then smirked as she secretly brought her phone out and took a picture of them for future use – but not for blackmail like what Nagumo would do if he witnessed the scene. It looks like her work here was done.

Rain: That's that, folks! I hope you all had a pleasant time reading!

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