Studying
As impossible as it may seem, Kazama has a life outside of Border. Unfortunately, he spends it alternatively studying or forcing Tachikawa to study at Shinoda's request (he's worried Tachikawa will flunk college and get a job hauling trash, which would not be a good look for Border- that is, if he even bothers to get a job).
Reiji looks up as the door to his usual café opens, revealing Kazama dragging Tachikawa, who was sporting a lopsided grin, into the store. Kazama looks thoroughly done with him as he drops him in the middle of the shop and turns to leave.
Reiji stares, slack jawed at the comical scene as Kazama walks away.
"Kazama?" he ventures.
"What." His answer is short and clipped, very annoyed.
"Can I buy you a drink?"
"No, I- What?"
"Can I buy you a drink?"
Kazama's face betrays nothing, but as Reiji watches, the very tips of his ears burn a bright red.
It's actually quite amusing.
Kazama looks at him as if he's gone insane when he bursts out laughing.
"What?!"
"I'm sorry, it's just- Anyways," Reiji calms down. "Sit down and relax a bit."
"I have work, and Tachikawa, he-"
"It can wait. I can help you with whatever work you have, and if you aren't awake enough to control Tachikawa, who will?"
Kazama hesitantly sits down, perching on the very edge of the seat.
"I need to finish this write-up."
"You aren't taking this class, are you?"
The paper reads: A Comprehensive Analysis on Underwater Basket Weaving.
"Tachikawa."
"Ah."
