POV: Morishima Haruka

The morning with Junichi so far has been so romantic. He is a little awkward at time, funny in others, perverted as well, but it's just part of his quirks that I adore. We were seated beside each other at the futon amid the living room.

"Mmmm, the tea you made is particularly good Morishima-senpai!"

'Ah..Junichi...we're alone today..." I pouted playfully.

"Ah! Haruka! Hehe, the tea you made is very good Haruka! Hehe...eh.."

I leaned against his shoulder and cuddled up against him, casually closing my eyes. this was blissful. Today it was just Junichi and I.

"Thank you Junichi," I whispered, "I may not be very good at cooking...but I made sure I could at least make you tea..."

He smiled and wrapped his arm around me. More importantly, we would be isolated by anything of the likes of Ayatsu-

*ding dong*

My eyes shot open, I could feel Junichi flinch at the ringing of the doorbell.

"Ah, the door," Junichi remarked.

"Could it be Umehara-kun?" I asked.

"I wish," he replied. He suddenly paused at the door. "Actually, I really hope not..." His tone seemed more of realized disappointment.

"Who is it? You're expecting someone?" i asked.

He sighed... "Haruka," he said taking hold of my hands,"I was informed suddenly that we are," he gulped, "behind schedule."

*ding dong*

"I have to get that," he replied walking toward the door, I followed closely behind.

Through the textured glass I trace the silhouette of a girl, standing, hands on her hips, impatient, and long straight hair.

Junichi opened the door.


POV: Ayatsuji Tsuaksa

"O-Ohayo Ayatsuji-san," Tachibana-kun laughed off, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Jeez...You seriously take so long to answer the door Tachibana-kun!" I pouted playfully.

"Are you still alone Juni-"

Morishima-senpai peaked out from behind Tachibana-kun. She carried a stern look towards me.

I cleared my throat. "Ah, nevermind, I see Morishima-senpai is also here already," I said with a pleasant smile.

"Ah yes," Junichi said turning to Morishima-senpai. Instantly, Morishima-senpai's stern stare was instantly wiped from her face in a split second and replaced with her warm and appealing smiles. Her eyes opened to a pouting look to Junichi and she tugged on his shirt sleeve.

"Oh that's right," he chuckled, "I forgot again.."

He turned back to me, "Yes, Haruka and I have been here for a bit now. Glad you could join us Ayatsuji-san."

I was taken aback by the use of her first name just like that. I didn't show it, but I was moderately jealous.

I cleared my throat again with emphasis. "Anyway, can I come in?

"Oh, yes, do come in Ayatsuji-san!"

I smiled and entered. "Pardon my intrusion!" I called entering the house. I removed my shoes and left them at the entrance landing by the door, then headed to the coat rack. I had my overcoat used to go over my uniform to and from school on, however below I had made sure to wear an appealing dress.

I hung my coat up on the rack and turned to Junichi. If it was possible to physically feel his jaw drop, you could have felt it from the school roof.

I wore a blue dress with white trim along the bottom edge of the skirt, the sleeve openings, and the V-shape of the collar. I felt a sense of happiness to notice that Junichi was captivated by my appearance. I was also kind of relieved Morishima-senpai wore a simple white blouse and jeans...if she had also dressed up...

Junichi cleared his throat, and motioned us to the living room, "Well uh...let's get to it shall we?"

I noticed, the empty cups of tea. "Ah, Tachibana-kun, would you like some tea? I need some tea to work."

"Oh yeah, yes please Ayatsuji-san."


A half an hour of silence passed. The three of us essentially sat in silence with the most minimal amount of conversation spoken.

Morishima-senpai looked troubled and my observation was confirmed the moment she stood up.

"Ayatsuji-san," she called.

"Yes, did you need something Morishima-senpai?"

"Could you come with me for a second?"

She grabbed me by the wrist and pulled me to the adjacent room.

Tachibana-kun was confused at this gesture but sat still regardless sipping the tea I had fixed. The tea was a loss for Morishima-senpai. Junichi could not settle down about how it tasted.

"What do you think you are doing?" Morishima-senpai asked.

'I don't know what you mean senpai..." I said in an innocent tone.

"Don't you try putting that false tone on me, Ayatsuji-san. I know exactly what you're up to."

"What could you mean senpai? Feeling insecure?"

"Look at you, who wears a dress to do paper work?"

"I merely felt like wearing this today."

"The windows are frosting over!" she whispered in an emphasitical tone.

I brushed hair behind my ear. I had senpai in just the mood I wanted her.

"Ayatsuji-san...Keep your place with my boyfriend."

"Oh? And what will you do to make sure of it?" I asked.

"How much do you value your reputation with the class?"

"Huh?" I asked.

Morishima-senpai held up a very familiar black notebook in her hand.

"H-How did you get that?" I was shocked.

"I took it from your bag when I got you."

I was angered. I made sure to keep my voice down.

"You are, much more devious than your character would imply." I said coldly.

"You may play on my jealousy and my insecurity, Ayatsuji-san, but your weakness is tangible, and legible," to anyone.

Junichi popped in at that exact moment.

"Ayatsuji-san?" he inquired, "Morishima-senpai? What are you guys doing?"

I pushed up against him and pulled him into a tight hug.

"Eh? What? W-What is happening?" he stumbled.

"Tachibana-kun," I said quietly. "I can no longer hide it from you."

"The truth is, Tachibana-kun, I..I-"

"Am really good at role playing!" Morishima-senpai bursted out.

"Eh?" Tachibana-kun and I simultaneously reacted.

"Ayatsuji-san and I were just doing a little role playing! Just like you and I Junichi! She's really good at it!"

"Oh? Ahaha- Ahahahahahaha! I thought you two were actually fighting over me. Now I realize that couldn't be the case... Ayatsuji-san couldn't actually have interest in me! No way."

My heart sunk at this statement

"I'll be back in the living room, finishing the papers Ayatsuji-san!" With that, he disappeared into the next room.

I looked at Morishima-senpai. "Why?" I mouthed to her silently.

She gave me a challenging smirk. "We are going to formally challenge, Ayatsuji-san! We both really care for Junichi don't we?"

I was speechless. I couldn't believe I was hearing this from her.

"I want to see him reject you on his own accord. It would be too boring to watch him do it now!" she laughed.

"Are you crazy?" I asked her.

"No, because I can keep Junichi's heart, no matter how you try to take it!"

"Senpai.."

I clenched my fists.

"For years, I had taken responsibility of class events and school planning. No one had ever had interest in me, and I also felt nothing toward others in a romantic way. For my entire high school career, I watched from the sidelines of the boards and committees during the Sousetsai festival, and all the couples this bleak school had to offer. Never had I ever felt what I feel toward Tachibana-kun. Never before."

I placed a hand on my chest, and could feel the extreme rate at which my heart was beating.

"I have never backed down from a goal, and I won't start now. I will do whatever it takes, but I will make Junichi mine!"

I snatched the book from her hands in her awe struck moment and headed quickly to the next room.

"Tachibana-kun, we are done for the day and have caught up to schedule," I announced.

"Eh? But I only finished two papers..." he responded.

"I said, we are done and have caught up to schedule!" I emphasized.

"H-Hai!" he said dropping everything at once.

"Seriously, you are such a pushover," I said storming over to him.

"Eh? Ayatsuji-san?" he said backing away reflexively.

I grabbed him by his shirt and pulled, smashing my lips against his.

I could hear Morishima-senpai gasp from the threshold of the door. Surprisingly of note, Tachibana-kun didn't pull away.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity to me, I withdrew. His face was melon red, and so was mine, but i gathered my things and headed for the door quickly anyway.

Tachibana-kun helped me with my jacket being the gentle guy he is, but he was still speechless.

"Ayatsuji-san...W-What was that?"

I turned to him and said as I closed the door.

"Role playing," I smirked, "See you in class soon, Tachibana-kun."

With that, I shut the door.