Summary: Bland. The best friend of my best friend. Tezuka + Fuji; Oishi + Kikumaru
This fic should, but couldn't, start immediately after 'Fast Food', coz chapter 4 is already eagerly pushing its way out from my head.
Until it suddenly hits me while gossiping and asking stupid questions about Tezuka and Fuji, like 'do they really study together?' and such.
Most of the time, it was Oishi Syuichiroh who will spot the duo popping into the canteen during break-time, engrossed in their conversation. Well, not exactly a conversation because one did all the talking and the other just listens.
Other times, it was Kikumaru Eiji who will find Oishi sitting with Tezuka Kunimitsu in a quiet corner of the canteen. Discussing about the school's tennis team, with a piece of paper on the table between them or about school work, with their textbooks on hand.
Every time, Kikumaru will pick the seat to the right of Oiishi, leaving the seat opposite him to his classmate. His target for 'conversation' will be shifted, so naturally, to the one on his left and Fuji Syusuke seems to understand this little habit of his classmate.
Sometimes, when Oishi was alone when the two came into the canteen; Kikumaru will pick the seat to the right of Oishi and leaving Fuji with the choice of both seats. Habits are hard to break. Fuji will settle himself in the seat opposite Kikumaru.
At this time, when it's Tezuka's turn to show up in the canteen. Spotting the trio was easy; he would just walk up to them and slip into the seat opposite Oishi. No one ever needs to hesitate on where to seat; they each had their own designated place.
The whole time, Kikumaru will spend, talking just about everything and anything that comes into his mind. Oiishi actually pays attention to him, living up to his 'Seigaku's Mama' reputation. Once in a while, he'll add his comments and laughter.
Each time, when it seems fit, Fuji will respond to Kikumaru's chattering with a nod or a fitting comment. Tezuka just listens. All planets will start orbiting around Earth if Tezuka were to respond to the rattling Kikumaru with more than 3 complete sentences.
When its time for them to resume their classes, the Golden Pair carries on with their lopsided conversation, while on their way out of the canteen. Behind them, a quiet conversation will commence between buchou and the tensai.
About the coming tennis match, probably.
~End~