Previously:

"Wait. Before I drank the water...the bottle wasn't full... Which means-"

"Indirect kiss?"

Her hold on the bottle tighten while her other free hand made its way up to her lips.

Her breathing hitched while her heart beats faster than before. Her cheeks took in the same color like his hair.

She bit her lower lip not wanting to let a single syllable of his name slip out her mouth.

She wore a troubled expression, controlling her emotions, making sure he doesn't find out...

These weird feeling she harbored for him.

"Kayano-chan... I don't think dressing up is necessary."

A bespectacled girl awkwardly said, looking at her attire from the reflection of the mirror. She sweatdrop at her friend and the clothes that were scattered on the floor.

Kayano, being the supportive one, took the initiative to buy cute clothes for Manami for her date with Karma.

Having to know Manami since third year of middle school, Kayano have known her shy nature. Knowing the shy bespectacled science lover, she'll probably shook the thought of dressing up to please Karma.

Since she always clarify the relationship between her and Karma as "Pranking Buddies"

And thus; "Karma-kun only sees me as a friend that helps him in his pranks."

-Is their kind of relationship.

And due to this, Kayano became more determined to make them end up together.

"Kanzaki-san! Which one is cuter? The pastel pink one or the purple one?" Still not contented to Manami's current attire, Kayano was having trouble deciding which one will suit Manami the best.

That's why she called Kanzaki over to Manami's apartment for back-up.

Kayano shouted Kanzaki's name even though she was only few meters away from the former "Class 3-E's Madonna"

Kayano lifted up two dresses that are different in color but almost have the same style.

Kanzaki putted down the cup of tea she was drinking to answer Kayano's question.

"Well, the purple one will match Okuda-chan's eyes... But I think the other one will suit her better!" Kanzaki replied before paying her attention to her homework. Which she bought along with her because Kayanoliterally dragged her to Manami's place.

She wasn't complaining, she was happy to help Manami in these kind of things. And it was a good thing that the subject for her homework was Science.

"You're right...going for a different style is better. But what do you think Karma-kun will wear on their date?" Kayano asked, purposely putting more stress on the word 'date'.

When the word traveled to Manami's ears, she felt her face heat up and noticed how her voice raised when she denied that it wasn't a date.

"I-i-it's NOT a DATE! K-karma-kun and I will just hang-out! Just like what normal f-friends do!"

Kayano snickered at how defensive Manami got by merely uttering the word date.

She slung her arm around the science lover's shoulder, leaning in to level Manami's ear just to whisper...some advice?

"Let me tell you something Manami-chan~"

Whenever Kayano called the bespectacled girl by her first name. It means that she's being serious.

"When a boy compliments how you look, that means he's into you ~"

Manami didn't quite got the importance of Kayano's advice. Instead, she awkwardly shoved the girl's arm from her shoulder.

Saying she'll keep Kayano's advice in mind, Kanzaki giggled at Manami's reaction and replied to the pudding lover's question earlier.

"I think Karma-kun will wear something black."

Okuda can't help but stare at Karma's back. She remembered awhile ago Kanzaki's answer to Kayano's question two days ago, about Karma's attire.

Coincidentally the latter did wore clothes that are colored black. And Manami couldn't stop to stare at awe.

After the incident about the indirect kiss from the water bottle,(where the only person affected by it, is Manami) the two continued to stroll around the enormous amusement park. Though since both of them weren't familiar to the place, they decided to ask for directions.

But the moment Manami was about to ask someone, Karma spotted a lady that gives out pamphlets.

Manami saw how the staff tried to seduce Karma while giving the pamphlet to him. Since the lady was wearing a polo-shirt as her uniform, with all the three buttons undone. Manami saw how the lady leaned forward, trying hard to give Karma a full blast view of her two bouncy mountains.

Manami did her best not to cringe at the sight that behold her.

"How unladylike..." She murmured unintentionally.

Though she absentmindedly looked at her 'hills'. In an instant, she started to compare herself from the lady in front of her. And when we say compare, it's only about their mountains and hills.

The petite girl shook her head abruptly, trying to remove the thought from her mind. A pink hue evident in her cheeks.

"Uh. You might wanna fix your shirt."

Karma wasn't stupid to not figure out what the lady was planning, from the very beginning he stood in front of her. Though he didn't really care since he was basically used to it.

The lady smiled at him sweetly yet still seductively while slowly fixing the buttons of her shirt. Karma was getting pissed off due to how stupid girls can be whenever they see a guy which is in their liking.

Once he's got enough, he quickly grabbed Manami by her wrist and started to drag her away from the lady.

While walking away from the lady, Manami decided to ask Karma on which attraction he would want to go. Karma stopped in his tracks and so did Manami, he faced the twin braided girl and asked her a question.

"Where do you wanna go? It's kinda unfair if I'm the only one making the decisions."

Manami tried thinking of a place she wants to go but after a few seconds later she become flustered for not giving an answer to Karma's question.

"I-I'm not a picky person so anything will do..."

The red headed boy looked around their surroundings after hearing the girl's answer, the science lover did the same. Their eyes fell on one attraction that caught their eyes.

"How 'bout that one?"

"No complaints!"

"Mommy!"

"Make them stop!"

"Help me!"

"Gyaaah! They're after me!"

"Make them leave this place!"

"Misa!"

"Satou-kun are you alright?!"

"Demons!"

"AAAAAAHHHH!"

Melodies to Karma's ears, some might say. Due to being not able to attract many customers, the people who were running the small attraction thought of a point-reward system. This made the two former assassins to ride it.

Bump Cars, just like the name of it, the mechanics were rather easy. Bump your cart to the others to get points in the span of 15 minutes. Yet the two were playing it for half an hour.

They rode a single cart that can fit two people in it. For the first fifteen minutes, they beat the high score with no sweat. Some passersby took interest to the ride. In short, in the span of fifteen minutes, the two assassins attracted more people they can bump into.

Back to the present, hell ran amuck. It's as if Satan himself was there to bump his fate with lowly mortals, accompanied by a wicked witch in twin braids.

"Ah. Time's up~" Karma said in an apathetic way which gave him a mix of looks of horror and relief.

He stood up from his seat and held out his hand to help his companion. The two of them walked their way to the prize stall.

Manami searched the stacks to find anything that may pique her interest. Although Karma seemed to already found something due to the smile that was etched in his lips.

Confused to see that the prize was rather thin in size. She scooted closer just so she can see the glimpse of it, bit Karma immediately hid it behind his back, holding it tightly.

"Did you have fun Okuda-san?" A sudden question that came out from her companion made all her attention lock on him.

She nodded a bit furiously to show her honest answer.

"Hm! Bump Cars are fun!"

The red head chuckled at her ecstatic response to him.

He reached out for her hand, unfold them and placed the prize he had chosen earlier.

"Then, we should come again with everyone."

A sincere smile, it was the most beautiful sight Manami laid her eyes on. She couldn't help but stare at those golden-mercury eyes of his. A feeling in her stomach, the feeling of butterflies fluttering and her heart beating in a rhythmical manner.

"He chose the six tickets, so we can go again with everyone..."

"Karma-kun..."

The raven head held her head down clutching to the rectangular thin tickets. Her action made the red head surprised and confused upon hearing his name being blurt out in such a calm and serene manner. But what came next really astound him.

"...is really kind..."

Such kindhearted words shook his being.

A feeling that he absolutely knew yet he tried to push away, although his burning red face couldn't ever hide the fact that he, Karma Akabane, likes Manami Okuda.

And so, in a span of four words, Manami Okuda easily swooned Karma Akabane's heart.

"A-are you sure you're f-feeling fine?" A twin braided girl asked a red headed boy for the nth time that day.

Karma couldn't help but to chuckle inwardly at the her display of concern for him. Still the memory of her seeing his flustered state was embarrassing by all means. Just thinking about it makes his cheeks warm.

"K-karma-kun? A-are you fine? You're face is red! Do you have a fever? Y-your body temperature is high! K-karma!"

Bombard with questions, Karma was in a state of realization towards his feelings. His face was clearly in a total mess especially the heat that was spread in his face.

Her face was so close and her amethyst eyes full of worries, just for him.

He couldn't help but chuckle. Oh how lucky he is to love someone like her.

He placed his hand atop her raven head.

"I'm fine Okuda-san, just glad you liked it."

He sighed as he reminisce at the event that happend a little while ago. After getting their prize the duo was banned at the small attraction due to traumatizing customers. And now they are off to find another place to settle in.

"K-karma-kun! Let's ride that one!"

For the first time that day he saw Okuda point at a ride she wanted to go. He could see stars twinkling from her eyes just by looking at the ride. He let out a grin and held her hand, without further ado... the two dashed to the line to ride the loopiest roller coaster in the park.

"Glad you chose a ride!"

"AAAAAAAAHHHHH!"

The sensation of being dropped from a high place made all Okuda's voice burst out to scream in fright.

It was the third drop and probably the last, her eyes were shut closed and her grip on Karma's sleeves tighten at the ticklish yet unpleasant feeling in her stomach.

When the ride finally ended, Karma helped Okuda to unbuckle her safety belts that hugged her body during the ride. Her braids was in a bit mess especially her bangs. With it being swooped by the strong draft from below.

Her legs were like noodles, losing all the strength she had.

"Okuda-san, let's take a break okay?"

Karma supported her, heading for an empty bench they can sat. Manami only gave a faint nod, trying her best to walk by herself.

They had rode a total of five thrilling ride starting with the roller coaster and surely ending it by the Drop Tower. Courtesy of Manami who suggested all of it.

Karma let her sat on a bench and excused himself just so he can buy a bottle of water for them to drink. When he came back they just decided to talk and rest for a while.

"Well, guess we'll end the thrill ride options then. Let's hit the stall next, besides I kinda feel hungry after all the rides we've been through."

Manami giggled at his confession in hunger. When she regained some energy, she stood up and held his hand and pulled him to stood up.

"Let's eat some Takoyaki!"

"Wow... Pretty.." As the words left her mouth. Karma looked at her amazed features. The light that the sunset gave only helped to make it more breathtaking.

"Yeah " he said, but he was pertaining at something else.

The day was fast and everything is about to end. Still, the time they spent together will always be a memorable day in their entire lives.

"Karma-kun! Let's ride the Ferris Wheel at the end of the day!"

It was the best ride to end a date.

If only the day will never end and let this moment to last for eternity, the sight of her overjoyed face. Oh how he loved it.

"Thanks for sending me home, Karma-kun..."

The shattered moon was out with the twinkling stars that surround it. The air was rather cold but it was comforting, the same feeling they felt towards the silence during their trip to home.

Manami tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, showing her politeness ,gratitude and shyness towards the boy.

"It's no big deal."

Manami started to walk her way towards her house' small gate. She can feel his presence going further away, a frown made its way to her lips.

Something was missing, definitely there is.

"Okuda-san!"

The sudden call of her name halted her from pushing the small metal door.

She heard footsteps making its way towards her, with each tapping sound getting louder and nearer. Her heart raced faster than normal. Was this it? A goodbye from him?

"I...I don't how to say this but I actually wanted to say that. .."

What is it? What will he tell her? The questions a kept on piling up. Curiosity was getting impatient every second.

"You look cute today..."

"When a boy compliments how you look, that means he's into you ~ But when he tells you at the end of the your date, that means... He thought all day how to tell you properly~ Which means he really likes you~ "

The sight of his face taking in the same color as his hair was still foreign to her yet it made a smile reach her lip. She let out a muffled giggle.

"And so do you... You look cool today Karma-kun!"

Her smile, always make his heart skip a beat each time he sees it. A chance, a gamble, he'll ask for sure.

"Next Saturday, can we go on a date again?"

Someday he'll tell her...

"I'd love to! It's a date!"

His unwavering feelings towards her.

This feeling called love.

And who knows? Maybe she'll do the same.

Oh my Gosh! I FINALLY FINISHED IT! 😂