Finally, an update for this story! My sincerest apologies. Hopefully this story was not forgotten. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Azumanga Daioh. But the original characters and the plot are mine. All mine!

The field just outside of the school was loud with students cheering their classmates on. The sport's festival was in full swing and, as expected, Kagura's class was ahead by a landslide. Led by Kagura, Kaiya and her partner had just finished first in the three-legged race. Wasting no time, Kaiya quickly undid the tie around their ankles and quickly walked away from the excited Kagura. As much as Kaiya liked the girl, was still a bit sore over the fact that Kagura had skimped out on their tutoring session to go on a date with Emi instead.

Of course, Kagura wasn't aware of this. She wasn't even aware Kaiya was mad at her in the slightest until just then. A whole week went by and Kagura didn't notice, which just fueled Kaiya's anger. Kagura considered going after the girl when Emi showed up to congratulate her. "Good job Yuso!"

"Huh," Kagura was snapped out of her thoughts. "Oh, Emi-chan, thank you."

"What's wrong," Emi asked as held out her hand to help Kagura off of the floor.

Kagura accepted the help and stood up. "Kaiya seems angry, which is weird. We're winning, why is she angry?"

Emi stumbled for an explanation. "Ah… Well, she's just in one of those moods you know…" Emi leaned over and whispered into her ear. "If you ask me, it's 'girl problems'."

The young swimmer let out a convinced "oh" and nodded. "Well, we should do something nice for her then. Chocolate helps with that, right?" Emi tried to come up with a way to talk Kagura out of it as Rin passed by. Rin was stopped by Kagura. "Hey, hey, Rin. What kind of chocolate does Kaiya like?"

"Chocolate? Hershey bar. Why?" Rin looked at Emi and they made nervous, awkward glances at each other. Kagura wasn't aware of the tension caused by the two taller girls being in such close proximity to each other and continued on as if nothing was happening.

"I was just wondering. Kaiya doesn't seem to be in the best of moods and I wanted to get her something cheer her up."

Rin nodded. "That'll do it." Kagura smiled and walked away to go to the nearest vending machine. The two girls were left with an awkward silence, as neither knew what to do at that point. They were saved by an announcement for the obstacle came on the speakers. "Uh… Well, my event is coming up… See you around."

Left alone, Emi didn't know what to do. She wanted to go stop Kagura from purchasing the chocolate bar for Kaiya, but she didn't want to cause suspicion. But really, would she get suspicious. As wonderful as the girl is… She's a bit oblivious to things…

Emi made her way to vending machine that Kagura was at. The athlete had just finished purchasing the chocolate and was smiling proudly at the "gift". She held two chocolate bars in her hand. "I didn't know whether she liked the plain or the one with nuts. Which do you like?"

"I like them both," Emi responded.

"Ok then. I'll let her choose and we can share the left over one." The gunshot signaling for the obstacle course to start went off. "Oh, I should get these to my desk quickly, the relay race is coming up after this and I'm the anchor."

Once again, Emi was left alone not knowing what to do. A part of her wanted to sneak her way to the classroom and hide the chocolate bars so Kagura wouldn't have to talk to Kaiya. But she'd hate to think the girl spent her money for nothing. This relationship is proving to be a bit of a hassle…

Deciding she couldn't keep Kagura from talking to Kaiya at all, she went over to the obstacle course and started cheering for Rin. The competing girl came in second, which wasn't bad. Placing second meant that her class only needed to make it into the top three of the relay race to win the sport's festival. The class was ecstatic, and Kagura was able to get back to the field just in time to cheer with her classmates.

When the class was done cheering, and beginning to prepare for the relay, Kaiya approached Rin. "Good job, practically sealing our victory."

Rin raised her hands in the air. "I know! I'm practically awesome. There should be fan clubs for me, you know. I am not appreciated enough!" Rin chuckled to herself.

"Yeah… But you're no Kagura. Speaking of which, remember what's happening after the relay race."

The taller Rin put her hands on Kaiya's shoulders. "You know, I already won that race. Regardless, even if you win it won't be fair. Seeing as I am competing in the relay and you're not. All my energy will be spent on that."

Kaiya shrugged Rin's hands off of her. "That's why I am competing the relay!"

"What!"

"Misaki got sent to the nurse for dehydration and I am her replacement. If I compete, this makes the final race between us even."

Other than her short bouts of anger which caused her to chase people around at impressive speeds, Kaiya wasn't exactly known for her athleticism. Not that she was entirely bad at athletics, but she was definitely below average. "Are you crazy!? Is there no one else?"

"What are you talking about? We're going to win because of me!"

"Kaiya, this could be a relay race between kindergarteners and you'd still lose," Rin said frantically.

Kaiya crossed her arms. "I am not that bad!"

"Yes, you are. Why do you think I agreed to race you!?"

There was a huff as Kaiya turned around. "Well then, good day to you ma'am!"

Rin watched Kaiya walked away and sighed. "There's no way we're going to get in the top three this way…"

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Much to the surprise of Rin, and everyone else expecting to have an advantage over Kagura's class due to Kaiya competing, Kagura's class placed in the top three of the relay race. Not only that, they came in first. While Kaiya had given up some of the lead established by Rin, Kagura was able to take it back with ease. Before Emi, Rin, or Kaiya had the chance to congratulate her, Kagura was taken by the rest of the class and treated to juice and candy.

Left alone, Kaiya thought then would be a good time to have her race with Rin. "You underestimated me Rin, I told you we would be fine." Kaiya picked up a stick and drew a line. "This is the finish line. We will run from that tree to here. And whoever wins gets Kagura."

Emi, not standing with the two girls, but still in earshot, heard this and became angry. "What!?" She stormed over.

"Stay out of this, Emi," Kaiya shouted.

Rin looked at Emi and tried to motion for the girl to leave. She mouthed "before she gets too angry" and began to "choke" the air as a representation of what could happen to Emi if she didn't leave.

Kaiya shot and angry glance at Rin and punched her arm. "Ow," Rin exclaimed and rubbed her arm.

"Go away Emi! This has nothing to do with you!"

Emi's face flushed with anger. "This has everything to do with me. You two are trying to race to 'get Kagura' when you know damn well that I'm with her!"

Emi walked over to Kaiya as Rin slowly began backing up from the scene entirely. "You know… I've reconsidered. I don't really want to do this… This seems like too much trouble…" Both Emi and Kaiya looked at Rin with ferocity. "I-I mean, really guys. We were friends and now look at us, why can't we just hang out like before..."

"Because of HER," Kaiya poked Emi in the chest.

"Oh really, I'm the problem? What about you!?"

"What about me!? Rin and I were doing just fine until you showed up. Then you come in and make everything complicated for us! I've been upset this whole week. This whole week! And did Kagura notice!? No, because she was too busy canoodling with you! Why!? Because you tricked her into going on a date with you and on the day you know knew she had tutoring with me!"

"Oh, wow!" Emi got closer to Kaiya, towering over her. "She was lost on the way to your house anyway. She was planning on not going. Plus, you were the one who said 'there are no rules in love'. What was I gonna do? Let Kagura go over to your place so you could sweep her up."

Rin just watched as the two girls went at each other's throats. She didn't know what to do. She wanted to interject, but realized she had nothing to say. She hadn't realized the problem rooted itself so deeply.

"For your information, I wasn't going to do it," Kaiya said. "I was just saying all of that piss you two off. I know Rin will forgive me for anything, you're leaving in a few months so it's not like our friendship matters, and Kagura is too dumb to realize my feelings for her anyway!"

Emi and Rin gasped at what Kaiya said and there was a thud. All three girls look towards were the sound came from. There stood Kagura, soda in one hand and chocolate bars in the other. In front of her was a third chocolate bar, which she had dropped on the floor. She had been watching the whole argument.

"Kagura… I didn't mean… I meant oblivious…" Kaiya trailed off.

The athlete picked up the chocolate bar from the floor. She handed one of the bars to Kaiya. "I noticed you were upset so I got this for you." She then handed the other two to Emi and Rin. "There, so you're not left out. I, uh, have to go now. I'm tired. Bye." Kagura walked away.

Rin looked over at Kaiya. "I've known you since grade school, but this is the first time I've realized how cruel you really are. The whole time, I came up with excuse after excuse for you, but in reality you're just a cruel person," she said. "I'm sorry for everything Emi."

"It's ok, Rin." Emi and Rin walked away, leaving Kaiya completely alone.

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