The homecoming festival was approaching fast. The week of homecoming, itself was partially the blame for that. Time really does fly by when you're having fun. It gave students a chance to show off their creativity based on the theme for that day. As much fun as the week provided, it also provided a lot of work for the students in clubs and sports teams. Once the groups got their assigned spots for the festival, they all began to collect the materials for their booths. This wasn't much of a problem with the sport teams seeing as they already had the funds for their booths and the man-power to make them. Clubs on the other hand were student run, so they had to get the materials within their own power.

Because of all the stuff going on, Hidaka barely had time to himself. Student council had a bunch of meetings that week with the club leaders and disciplinary committee. He also had to help the basketball team, and yes, they still had regular practice on top of this. The day before homecoming, student council had to help decorate the football field. Once Friday was here, Hidaka was going to enjoy himself to the fullest.

There were no classes that day so students were free to have fun until the football game started.

Hidaka had to help run the basketball booth until lunchtime when his replacements showed up.

"Hidaka, you are free to leave now. Your replacement showed up." The team captain said.

Hidaka nodded, those were the words he was waiting to hear. He was free to leave and have fun.

Goto was waiting for him with lunch in hand. "I was able to get you lunch."

"And you didn't die?" Hidaka feigned his surprise. Goto wasn't fazed by his friend's morbid, yet playful banter.

"It was still a hassle. Everyone mobbed Mr. Kamo's sushi booth in the café." Goto shuddered recalling the memory. Hidaka patted Goto's back. "You should go check on the Student council booth."

The suggestion made Hidaka grimace. He wanted to stay as far away from that booth as possible after this hectic week. Goto ignored Hidaka's protests and continued. "They do have a booth, it wouldn't hurt to check it out." Goto smiled.

"Are you enjoying my pain?" Hidaka only got a chuckle as a response. In the end the taller boy did go to the student council booth.

Akiyama was the only one manning the table. There wasn't much to note. Just a table with a sign of the club's name on it and flyers talking about what they do. Most of the students were just passing by it like it wasn't even there.

"This table is depressing." Hidaka said as he walked up to Akiyama.

"Thank you for you 'kind' words Hidaka." Akiyama responded with sarcasm. That came as a surprise to Hidaka he didn't think Akiyama had it in him. It made him chuckle.

"I came here to check out everything. So Benzai is going to cover you?" Hidaka had seen Benzai wondering about, having a good time. He even came to the basketball booth to shoot some hoops and won.

Akiyama nodded, "No I'm going to be running the table all day. I've done this every year, it's no problem for me."

This confused Hidaka. "But then you won't be able to have fun. More importantly, you've never gotten to enjoy the festival!"

"It's fine." He waved his hand. "This way you all get to have fun. Think of it as my way of thanking you for all your hard work this week."

Hidaka was left dumbfounding at Akiyama's explanation. "At your expense!"

Before Hidaka could continue to speak, that monster had to show his face.

"Akiyama-sempai, will Benzai cover for you? I realized that you never showed us the schedule." Fuse took one look at Hidaka and narrowed his eyes. "If he is running the table, I also wish to help."

That was code for 'I'm not letting this incompetent 3rd year do anything I can do.' Hidaka learned that the hard way."

"Fuse I appreciate your enthusiasm but, you're still a 1st year. You shouldn't worry about this. And you can't just abandon you friend." Akiyama motioned to the young man standing behind Fuse. He had jet-black hair that was tied and slung over his right shoulder. His face was adorned with big framed black glasses.

"Don't worry about me." He straighten himself and shook his hands. "I have to go help the Anime club anyways. Speaking of which, I should get going Fuse."

He gave fuse a quick peck on the cheek and scurried off to his destination.

"Now I can watch the table." Fuse urged Akiyama to leave everything to him.

"For once I agree with the little monster. It's your last year here, experience what the festival has to offer." Hidaka said.

It didn't seem like Akiyama was going to budge. Hidaka focused on Akiyama for a moment…and then on his hand, as he grabbed it when he ran past him. Akiyama had no choice but to follow as he stumbled to try and keep up with Hidaka. His was quite fitting for someone on the basketball team. Once he reached the Glasses Club table, Hidaka finally stopped.

"Let…me…go…" Akiyama Gasped for whatever air he could get.

"No I won't." Hidaka stated. "Not until you promise you will have fun."

"Hidaka, you can't expect me to leave Fuse-kun there by himself. At least let me call Benzai." He reached his pocket for his phone only to have it snatched from him. "This is just childish! Enough Hidaka! Give that back!"

"No." Hidaka put Akiyama's cell phone in his pocket. "That monster does not need any help. He can handle that job. It's watching a table."

Defeated, Akiyama sighed and gave into Hidaka's whims. "Fine. But you'll have to let go of my hand."

"You promise you won't run away?"

"I won't." Akiyama smiled as way to show Hidaka he was telling the truth. Hidaka released his grip on Akiyama's hand.

"Great! Now let's shoot some hoops at the basketball booth." Hidaka joyful smile returned to his face and he marched off towards said booth with Akiyama not far behind. Of course Hidaka managed to win against Akiyama but, afterwards Akiyama schooled him on a quiz the Mathletics Club was hosting. The two visited every booth that they could. Hidaka wanted Akiyama to experience every ounce of the festival. They even ran into Goto who joined them. Hidaka profoundly apologized to him and stated that it was for a good cause. Goto was silent but he forgave him. But he was going to make him pay by leaving out on of his charms in the dorm room they shared. Not soon after that, it was time for the students to start clearing up. The clubs had to take down their booths to make way for the football game later that night. This forced Hidaka to leave to go help his teammates. Goto Returned to the dorm until the game.

Akiyama made his way towards the student council table.

"President!" Fuse noticed Akiyama and called out to him. "I told you I could handle it. Benzai-sempai showed up shortly after you left."

"Welcome back." Benzai said. "Things went smoothly after you left."

"That's a relief." Akiyama said. "Thank you Fuse, you did well."

Fuse had the biggest grin on his face as he cleaned up. Akiyama and Benzai couldn't help but smile as well.

-Earlier-

After Hidaka had ran off with Akiyama, Goto sighed and walked off to enjoy the festival at his own pace.

This was his chance, it was time for him to prove that he could handle stuff. Even if manning the table wouldn't be hard, it was a step in the right direction.

"Fuse?" From a little ways away Benzai's soft voice reached his ears. He walked up to him with worry clearly etched on his face. "Where's Akiyama?"

"That buffoon ran off with him. Something about 'having fun' or something. Quite frankly I agree with him." Fuse explained.

It took some time for Benzai to realize that Akiyama was enjoying the festival, even if it was against his will. For the past 2 years Akiyama would always stay at the booth no matter how much he would beg and plead with him. It would often result in the two arguing until homecoming was over. He thought that would change this year with the added members and it made Benzai happy this it did.

"Benzai-sempai, if you're going to be mad at anyone, be mad at that buffoon. It's his fault!" Fuse took Benzai's silence as anger.

Benzai only nodded. "I'm not mad at either of them. In fact, I wish I could've join them. I'm glad Hidaka made Akiyama go and have fun, that's all I wanted for him."

Fuse was confused at the statement but he didn't question it. Benzai noticed how confused and patted his head. "Don't worry, Akiyama deserves this."