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Clint's POV

"Pretty crazy that we'd be working together for this round." I smiled at Hisako.

We were still standing on the sidewalk where we bumped into each other.

"Yes." She said "It's actually…really good to have you here, it's so big and no one can understand me. It's nice to see a familiar face."

"It's been a while." I nodded "I'm glad you're okay."

"I…guess you want to know where I've been." She frowned.

"It's not a big deal." I told her "If you don't want to talk about it you don't have to."

"Thank you…" she said, before looking up eagerly "How is Erina-Sama?"

"She's been kinda depressed since you left." I said making her frown "But don't worry I took care of her."

"Took…care." Hisako mumbled.

"Not like that." I sighed as we started walking to our destination.

We both got quiet for a few seconds before I spoke up.

"You hamburger looked really good." I said breaking the silence.

"Huh?"

"Your turtle burger, it looked really great." I smiled "I wish I could have tried it."

"You…saw my match with Hayama." She said stunned "I thought you were in your room."

"I came to watch, I tried to catch you after the match but you were gone."

I still remember her cutting the head off…the pure skin drenched in blood.

"Are you okay?" she asked "Something wrong."

"It's nothing." I shook my head "Oh…I think this is the place."

We looked up.

"Are you sure?" Hisako asked.

"It's a…Deli." I said.

What an odd place to send a couple of kids from an elite culinary school.

The two of us headed in, the door had a little bell on it that rang when you opened it.

"Hello." a young woman popped up from behind the counter.

"Hi." I said "I'm Clint and this is Hisako, we're here from Totsuki."

"Oh those students." She said "Great thanks for coming you'll be a huge help, I'm Alexandra, you can just call me Alex."

Alex was an attractive girl, body like Miss Erina, she had tan skin and long brown hair, she was noticeably Italian.

"I don't mean to be rude but what is someone like you doing running a deli?" Hisako said.

"Huh?"

"Oh Hisako speaks Japanese." I said "I'll translate for her, she wants to know why you're running a Deli."

"Oh that. It's a family place, Dad used to run it but he's old, he still owns it and I just do all the work." Alex shrugged.

"So what is it you need us to do?" I asked.

"Well this is a deli in the middle of the city so just get people what they order, you're chefs but all we do here is sandwiches."

A lot of our work was simple, we made the most basic sandwiches ever, pastrami on rye, ham and cheese on white…kinda bland and boring. After the first day Hisako and I had a plan on how to help this place out, just update the menu to be more original, Alex was all for it, encouraging us to come up with some more unique stuff.

"Well I'll see you kids tomorrow." Alex said locking the door behind her.

"Bye." We both waved.

"What now?" Hisako asked "It's still early."

"Yeah the Deli closes before seven…" I said "We've got plenty of time to kill."

I looked over at Hisako "Why don't we go sightseeing, I've been to New York before so I'll be your guide."

"Hmm?"

"You're in the greatest city in the western hemisphere, maybe even the world, you should take this chance to culture yourself." I laughed grabbing her hand "Come on let's go!"

"WAH!" she yelled as I pulled her along.

I walked Hisako all around the city, showing her the various great sites of New York City. We went to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, Central Park and other great places around the city.

"This city sure is big." Hisako said "It's amazing."

"And you've only seen a small piece of it." I laughed "Let's grab something to eat."

I pointed at an Italian Restaurant.

"Oh…okay." She said following me.

We headed in and were placed at a table towards the back. The ambiance was nice, and the waitress was really nice too.

Neither of us were super hungry so we just got one plate to split, nothing simple, just spaghetti and meatballs.

"Oh how funny." The waitress said putting the plate down "It's like lady and the tramp."

"Huh?" Hisako said.

"A movie." I blushed.

"Something wrong?" Hisako asked.

"That movie." I explained "It's about two dogs, a rich pampered dog and a street mutt, they fall in love, at one point they share a plate of spaghetti in an alley."

"Dogs shouldn't eat spaghetti." Hisako mumbled.

"Well they get caught by a noodle and end up kissing." I blushed "I suspect she thinks we're…dating."

"Oh!" Hisako shivered "I um…uhh…"

"Yeah." I laughed "This is uh…really awkward."

Hisako and I ate our meal in peace, the air was so tense that we both didn't say anything.

Me and Hisako…

After paying we headed to the hotel, Hisako's room was across the hall from mine.

"I'll talk to you tomorrow." I said talking to her from across the hall.

"Good night." She smiled closing her door.

I headed to my room and showered before getting into bed.

I…I feel so weird all the time now, Hisako and I are friends…best friends, but I feel so awkward around her lately.

And what's with that waitress why am I the Tramp?

But the two of us…like that…

I smiled crossed my lips.

The prospect…sounds wonderful.

"I…" I stared at the ceiling "I've got feelings for Hisako."

Do I just tell her…what if she doesn't…I…dammit.

I just stood up and walked out the door knocking on Hisako's door.

"Hmm?" she answered the door looking tired. Hisako was wearing a set of black and pink pajamas.

God she looks cute.

"We need to talk." I said walking into her room.

"Is something wrong?" she asked as I paced around her room.

"Just, give me a sec." I said trying to regulate my breathing.

"Clint-kun?" she said looking concerned "What's wrong."

"Hisako I…" I just stared into her eyes.

"Clint." She blushed "You're…staring at me."

"I…I…dammit." I hissed "I just…"

Dammit just say it!

"I…" I just got lost in her eyes "Hisako…"

She just stared back at me "Clint…I…"

It seemed like time just stopped, our bodies drawing so close, I could feel her breath on me.

So then I just did it, I grabbed her shoulder, leaned forward, and kissed her.

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