Title: Between You and Me

By: akinosora01

Category: Super Sentai/Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

Status: Ongoing

Chapters: 29

Author's Note:

For Setusna, who mentioned if Takeru rode a motorcycle.

Disclaimer: I do not own Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.

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#29 – Ride

"Kotoha-chan! Let's get something to eat!" Kyoko, one of her university friends, calls over to her after the lecture.

"Coming!" she says, almost finished picking up her books when her cell phone vibrates against the table. Curious, she picks up her phone, and stares at the identification. Tono-sama…?

She quickly flips it open, and answers, "Hello? Tono-sama?"

"Are you finished with your classes?" he asks abruptly, and Kotoha has to blink before answering. "Yes…"

"Then come outside."

Bemused, she slings her bag on her shoulder and, giving her apologies to her friends, rushes outside.

Tono-sama is leaning against a crimson red motorcycle, idly handling a black helmet while looking off into the distance, not at all aware that he's caught the attention of—mostly female—passersby. With his tall, lean figure and clear-cut facial features, he is a sight to behold.

"Tono-sama!"

He immediately focuses on her, straightening his frame and a small smile on his face when she runs up to him. "Kotoha."

"What are you doing here?" she asks, confused. "Did something happen? Is there a thr—"

He interrupts her. "Here."

"Eh?"

He tosses her something, and she catches it. It is a yellow helmet, very much reminiscent of her Shinkenger uniform. She looks questioningly at him, and he lifts a shoulder, looking oddly shy. "Just thought you'd like a ride."