"H-Haruka? What's wrong?"

"Urusai, Junichi-kun!"

Haruka pulled harder on my tie.

"You. Belong. To me-!"

Her weight shifted and we toppled over, she landing on top of me.

I wrapped my arms around her back and pulled her into a tight hug.

"What's wrong? I'm worried, what did I do?"

Suddenly, as if a switch was flipped, Haruka's face dropped its ferocity into its playful, puzzled look.

"Huh? You are not, aroused? I thought you'd like this act."

"What? Where'd you get that from? It kinda hurt..."


POV: Haruka Morishima

"I-I thought you'd like this kind of act. You don't?"

"It's a little rough...don't you think?" he coughed. I quickly got off of him. Oh no, I think I've hurt him.

"Oh, Im sorry Junichi, are you hurt? Did I hit you very hard?"

The memory of seeing Junichi and that committee girl, Ayatsuji-san was flooding my thoughts. It was the only thing I could think of.

Tears began to form in my eyes...Sobs escaped as I couldn't hold them in...

"S-Senpai? What's the matter?" I heard.

I couldn't respond.

"Senpai? Haruka? W-Whats wrong?"

He hugged me tighter. I managed to start talking.

"Junichi...I-I saw how much you seemed to be enjoying yourself that evening with

That phrase killed my sobbing mood. Jealousy set in. My expression quickly changed from bawling to jealous expressing in an instant.

"Haruka, I told you, we were just having a leisurely evening. There is nothing going on between Ayatsuji-san and I."

"I know I know," I responded,"you've said it before, and I trust you, it's just...you know I can get a little...jealous sometimes...you remember."

"Yeah...yeah, I remember... Haruka, don't worry, you are my girlfriend! You are my girlfriend. I am lucky even to be in a relationship with you! Out of all the girls in this school, all of which I have no real chances with, I am with you, Haruka, with you! That's a wonder in its own to me!"

"No, Junichi. It's a wonder to me. Out of all the guys I could have been with...I'm with you. The one who is always with me, who is always caring for me, even with my ignorance and carefree living. I'm thankful it was you, Junichi."

"Senpai..."

"Junichi..."

He questioned again,"But why the rough act?"

"Oh," I responded, "I...I saw how Ayatsuji-san sometimes was around you...how mean she was acting, even to the point of hitting you playfully. Then I remember how happy you two seem, so naturally...so I thought you enjoyed when she did that, and tried to play that act li,e she does."

He chuckled a little.

"Heheheh, yeah...her act..." he laughed.

There is no denying what I saw in that page in that notebook. When I picked it up I was really hoping it wasn't hers, but when she claimed it, I knew it must be true. She may be trying to deny herself right now, but soon she will realize what may be feelings.

I have to speak with Ayatsuji-san...

But what do I say?


POV: Tsukasa Ayatsuji

"Ja, Mata ne, Tachibana-kun! Thanks for your efforts today!"

"Yeah, see you tomorrow, Ayatsuji-san!"

As he went out the door, Tachibana-kun came across his girlfriend, Morishima-senpai.

"Ah, Haruka- eh-...Morishima-senpai..heheh, are you heading home?"

I could clearly hear his dialogue from my desk in the committee room. It was faint but I could clearly hear every expression.

"Oh, yeah, just need to talk about things for the festival...It'll be a minute. Tachibana-kun, could you wait for me by the gate?"

Morishima-senpai seemed a little more on edge than usual, like she was nervous, or had something on her mind.

"Yeah sure! Then, I'll be waiting," Junichi happily responded. Seriously it was like he was like a dog or pet to her. Morishima Haruka, The Legendary Dog Master...or at,east that's what the two senpais in the tea club would sometimes refer to her as. I couldn't really say much about Junichi being similar to a dog...I mean with me he is kind of like a slave...

"Bye, again, Ayatsuji-san!" Junichi waved as he disappeared.

"Mm, matashita!"

Morishima-senpai shut the door as she entered, hands folded to the front.

"A-Ayatsuji-san?"

"Yes? Something you wished to discuss, senpai?" What was she getting at?

"A-About, Junichi..."

First name basis. They were one first name terms. My mind shot back to Tachibana-kun referring to senpai by her first name, Haruka.

"What about my vice-president?"

"I...Well...There really isn't an easy way to say this..."

"Yes? Senpai?"

There was a long pause of silence. Five minutes when by. She was starting to test my patience. I still had committee work to do on top of my assignments when I get home. It was already 4:50 PM.

"Senpai?"

"Oh, forget it! I just want to clarify that Junichi is my boyfriend!"

I stuttered at this open statement. What was this about?

"Senpai? What's wrong? This is kind of spontaneous."

"You know what's wrong Ayatsuji-san! You know!"

"Senpai, if you mean Junichi and I-"

My tongue slipped. Both Morishima-senpai and I were shocked.

I cleared my throat and continued,"If you are referring to Tachibana-kun and I...I assure you there is nothing between us. Our relation is strictly professional."

"Maybe to Junichi, but not you."

"Eh? Senpai-"

She cut me off.

"Don't act clueless. I saw what was written in your notebook earlier. I saw it! Scribbled all over and elaborated on in paragraphs after paragraphs."

"Okay, so maybe I was a little confused and was just dumping thoughts on paper!"

My voice was subconsciously starting to get louder.

"Let's hope it so." she concluded. "Junichi is my boyfriend. He is special to me, I will not lose him. To anyone!"

That's it. I lost control.

"Hmhmhm...Senpai, I never thought you'd be a jealous one. Something simple like words on a page are enough to set your plane int turbulence, how unfortunate. Those who get insecure are much more vulnerable."

"Ayatsuji-san?"

"You, who is the idol of all the boys here in Kibitou High School, who only took Junichi as her boyfriend because he confessed twice. Doesn't seem right now does it? Sounds kind of, favored. Just because he confessed twice made him stand out above all others that confessed to you. It could have been anyone else. Couldn't it have been?"

She seemed thrown into a deep state of thought. Her expressions were thrashing through her reasoning. Once again my true self seems to have hit deep. Oh well.

"W-Well, you don't exactly treat him special either! He is a slave to you, always busy, always exhausting his energy and efforts, always working, and always suffering by you," she pointed out.

She was right. I felt bad about it. But it was just who I was.

"I can't say anything to deny...I feel bad about it too, but I can't help it... Maybe you're right senpai, Tachibana-kun may be happier overall with you..."

She couldn't say anything. Even I wouldn't know what to say if I were to respond to that.

"Well then..." she began to walk out the door. "Ja ne, Ayatsuji-san."

I sat down at my desk and opened my notebook to a new page.

Just before she completely disappeared from view I hollered,"Senpai!"

She turned to me, adjusting her black headband and brushing locks of hair behind her ear.

"Senpai," I said a devious faint grin taking form,"you be sure to enjoy the Founder's Festival this year...it's the last one...before you graduate..." I said returningmy gaze to the pages of my book.

She closed the door softly after that last statement.

Senpai, although you may be his girlfriend, you are vulnerable to attack. You may be Junichi's love, currently, but like you, I know how Juncihi's emotions work too. I'm also with him more often than not, and he seems to grow more comfortable around me, even when I'm annoyed or angered at him. He wants to help me...even when others wouldn't even wish to be associated with me.

Senpai, you should be aware...it is your last year.