Monday had come, the school had started, the quiz was on. Syunpei felt quite nervous as he answered the quiz given to his classroom. Once a while when he felt lost and given up, he always remembered Haru's tutor and how his voice was calming to him. With this, he got back right up on his quiz paper and started writing smoothly. Riku who was watching from afar was not feeling the best and seeing how well Syunpei was doing did not help him in any way. However, he could not help but carving a smile on his friend's behaviour.

He had always admired the brunette for his carefree and determined traits, how he would fight for his goal despite his father forbid him from achieving it. Not enough, he supported Riku to become an animator even though his family looked down on the occupation. The blonde hair boy's passion was the one thing he could not let go, and Syunpei was the only person who helped him stick to it. His encouragement, whether through words or emotions, he was a great friend anyone could ask for. I guess I'll forgive him.

The day continued as normal as it could, as peaceful it had always been. Gladly, Syunpei obtained the grade that he was craving for. The big red A across his paper made him felt accomplish, he could not wait for Haru to know how much he had been a help towards him. He decided to give him something in return, but he did not know what made a good reward for a child to give to an adult. He pondered for a moment before startled by Riku's slam on the table.

"Daydreaming again? You lucky you win this time." Riku said as he showed his paper to Syunpei, which he got B in.

Not believing the truth in front of him, the brunette made a sympathetic comment. Riku returned the favour with a sarcastic one, and a playful fight started between them. They talked and joked around like they always did, teased and played around like what friends would do.

"I just want to help you, that's all. Your sister is worried about you, so I thought I'd investigate. But knowing you, and you knowing me, I can't do it." Riku interrupted their lovely time with a serious conversation that Syunpei could not bear, but he had to.

When his sister jumped into the scene, he knew this was something serious yet ridiculous to fret about. He could only listen to what Riku had to confide to him as he spoke more in the next second.

"You know, it's just that we were worried about you. We thought you were being bullied or being threatened." Riku paused as the image of the things he said appeared in his head.

He looked down, gripped both his hands to gather the courage to overcome the images' false emotion. Well, he's not wrong on this one. Syunpei thought sarcastically as the 'staffs' image came into his mind. They did threaten him when they first met. Somehow, it did not seem like a bad threat at all. He did not do any terrible labour nor illegal activities, he was treated equally and kindly among them. This reassured the brunette's heart that he was in safe hands after all.

"But, since you are fine as you usually are, I guess it's fine. Tell us when you're ready, about this secret of yours." Riku ended his sentence and looked up to see a melancholic expression on Syunpei's face.

He told him not to worry and requested him to tell his sister too, "I'm in the care of kind people, don't worry about a thing!"

The idols celebrated Syunpei's achievement for the day, getting back with his friend and getting an A in history. They nonstop complimented Syunpei of his determination and hard work throughout the week. The boy brushed it off and diverted all the kind words towards Haru, the lecturer who helped him with his revising.

"Without your help, I won't be able to defeat Riku and get back our friendship. I owe you my thanks." The brunette said as he clenched his fist and placed it on his chest as a sign of gratitude.

Without him, he would be lost of losing his friend. Without him, he would not be able to overcome his failure. Without him, he would not be this grateful to encounter this strange group of 'staffs'. Haru smiled to him and replied his thanks with a nod, no words could describe how shocked and proud he was to be of help to the boy. He would not expect him to say it out loud among the members, it could create a jealousy among them. But no one seemed to care, they continued on pouring their love towards the boy. Shun who kept on teasing him, Hajime who joined the white hair devil, You who kept nudging his head, Arata who made a sincere comment with such monotonous voice that emitted warmth. He was relieved of it, I guess we'll just share him.

Then, a voice of opinion echoed throughout the room. It was Koi's who seemed to have a mischievous plan up his head. "How about a reward? You owe him after all, right?" Haru was oblivious on this thought, but the others were the noisiest on it. Syunpei hesitantly stated his absence of rewards due to not knowing what to give. They tried to continue on their current topic, but the manager took a stop and scolded them for playing around. They ended up having to halt the conversation and resume their practice, Syunpei was also being sent away to buy beverages for the 'staffs'. Before they began, Haru told them of his personal request regarding Syunpei. Without any question, the leaders agreed along with the others to give them some private moment when he returned.

When Syunpei returned, he was shocked to find only Haru was in the room. He inquired the adult of the others' location, he needed to distribute the drinks to them. Sometimes the 'staffs' worked at different rooms so it was quite challenging to keep track on their footstep in one day. Haru reassured him that it was fine not to rush things, the others would wait on him patiently.

"I wanted to be alone with you, asking on my rewards. So, what will it be?" Syunpei who was already stunned by Haru's closeness, having them face to face with each other and his calming voice vibrated into his ears made him nervous.

His heart was throbbing faster than his fatigued self after a jog, his breathing was off rhythm. He was clueless on what to do, what to give that could satisfy his heart. I only have one thing on my mind, and it's ridiculous thanks to a certain someone! Without any further hesitation, Syunpei moved close towards Haru and kissed his cheek. The blonde man could not believe that the boy's soft lip was touching against his cheek. As the brunette backed out, his breath could be felt against Haru's face. It was a moment full of surprise and tension, it made the man wanted more. Haru regained control of himself and calmed himself down properly, ignoring the confused expression Syunpei was giving away. With a red face and embarassment filling up his body, the brunette looked away to hide it.

"Well, I hope you like your reward. Though it's simple and weird, sorry." The boy said in stutter and whisper that only Haru could hear him.

The man before him smiled, amused by his action and reaction of the aftermath. Never did it cross his mind that he would go for it nor did he thought of it, this boy was unpredictable in his own way. Haru replied in the most sweet, reassuring tone he could emitted towards Syunpei.

"Don't worry, I love it. Thank you."