Kuwabara was possibly the least attentive child that first day of school. He ignored the teacher, and kept watching the clock.
During break, Kirishima asked, "Is something wrong, Kuwabara?"
"No," Kuwabara said shortly, even though it was obvious that something was. But Kuwabara had this irrational fear that if he told someone about his dad's promise, then Mr. Kuwabara wouldn't be able to keep it.
His distraction didn't go unnoticed by his teacher either. "Kuwabara!" Kuwabara jumped, and realized that the teacher had called his name several times.
"Sir?" Kuwabara said, realizing that even though he'd been in class all day, he couldn't remember his teacher's name.
The man's eyes narrowed. "I'm collecting your summer homework," he prompted.
"I don't have it," Kuwabara said after searching through his bag. He'd been so upset that morning he must have forgotten it. Not that he'd done very much of it in the first place, despite Shizuru's admonitions.
"This isn't starting the year off well, Kuwabara," the teacher said. "I do hope you improve as time goes by."
"Kay," Kuwabara said, glancing at the clock again and disappointed so little time had gone by.
When school finally ended Kuwabara ran all the way home, not bothering to wait for Shizuru at their normal meeting spot. When he arrived, he found his dad sitting on the porch steps waiting for him.
Mr. Kuwabara grinned. "See? I told you nothing would happen to me."
Kuwabara dashed over and hugged his dad. "I'm really glad."
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