Kuwabara had a conundrum. How exactly was he supposed to figure out what middle school Urameshi was going to without making it seem like he was actually interested? Because he wasn't. He just wanted to make sure that his and Urameshi's rivalry could continue. There was absolutely nothing friendly about that. Not at all.
He thought about just asking Urameshi what middle school he was going to apply to, but that would make Urameshi want to know why Kuwabara wanted to know, and Kuwabara didn't want to face the humiliation of Urameshi assuming things that weren't true the way Okubo had.
Finally, Kuwabara hit on what seemed like a perfect strategy. He could ask that Yukimura girl what school Urameshi was going to go to. That way Urameshi would never have to know that he'd been asking about it.
It took a few days for an opportunity to present itself, but Kuwabara finally managed to get her alone between classes one day.
"Hey, Yukimura?" he said.
"Yes, Kuwabara?" Yukimura replied.
"I was wondering if you happen to know what middle school Urameshi is applying to," Kuwabara said, trying to sound casual.
Yukimura tilted her head to the side. "Why don't you just ask him?"
Kuwabara sputtered. He hadn't expected a response like that! "Just 'cause," he finally said.
Yukimura rolled her eyes. "I'm pretty sure he's going to apply to Sarayashiki, since that's where I'm going."
"Okay," Kuwabara said. "Thanks."
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AN: Fun fact, I actually have the last two chapters of this story written. It's all the chapters in between this one and those that I have to worry about.