Hey guys, I'm back! Sorry; I've been away on a trip and busy with homework once again. I've finally found the time to type up this chapter. I apologize to you all, who have been waiting to see my new chapter. Also, this is the chapter right before the season finale; which will be a Christmas chapter. Of course, I plan to post in on Christmas, but that doesn't mean that I won't start season 2 in between that time. I was planning to have a bit of a break after season 1, but I guess I already had my "break." So anyway, expect Chapter 25 on Christmas and season 2 to start soon after.

Late Night Angel
2011-10-03 . chapter 23

I was wondering when this was going to blow up! So Riku's dad still doesn't know he is dating Daichi's mom? Haha that's just so awkward. I could never do it lol what if they got married? Then you're step-siblings and then even if they don't get married and break up it will be awkward forever! Too many risks. So yeah, awesome amazing chapter! :D I hope you update soon, if you don't drown in your homework, that is! lol

Nope, he doesn't realize it at all. Exactly! There are a lot of risks, so hopefully they can find a way out of the situation, lol. Thanks again!

l2s2
2011-10-03 . chapter 23

That so cute and what a date I wonder what change her dad mind this was cute but shorter then your other but it was a nice break

Lol thanks. Anyway, you'll find out this chapter what changes her dad's mind.

Soaring Crow Ver2.0
2011-10-04 . chapter 23

Glad you're back. Man, that was really depressing. The date's soo messed up. Wonder what Daichi did to conveys Riku's father? Well, we'll see in the next chapter.

Anyway, mate, do you intend to add some canon characters? just asking^^

Do your best with your school, but don't forget this fic, 'kay?^^

Can't wait for my OC to show up. Did you already brainstorming the ideas for 'him'?

Waay, keep it up, mate!

Lol, good job picking up on the fact that you'll find out next chapter. XD The thing about canon characters is that they are more likely to make cameo's in my fic; I just like to build up mine and other's characters to help them develop. Also, I'm pretty sure it'd be impossible for me to forget about this fic. And yes, I've been brainstorming for 'him.'

Disclaimer: I do not own School Rumble in any way, shape, or form. That is owned by Jin Kobayashi.

Daichi's House, Yesterday Morning

Daichi had been lying in his bed; he needed to do everything in his power to ensure that he and Riku could remain together; he wouldn't allow her father's decision to be an obstacle. Daichi had considered simply continuing to date her, ignoring her father's wishes, but he knew better than to do that; he didn't want to risk Riku getting in trouble, so he needed a different plan. He needed to win over her father, but he wasn't sure how to go about this feat. He began sat up on his bed, continuing to think, but there were no ideas that came to mind. How would he be able to date Riku again?

"Daichi, could you come downstairs really fast?"

"Coming, mom." said Daichi.

He came down the stairs and saw Yoshi sitting on the floor, legs and arms crossed.

"You asked for me, mom?" said Daichi.

"Yes, Yoshi is refusing to get ready for school until I give him a cookie, but you know that he's not allowed to have sweets in the morning."

Daichi smiled and knelt down next to his brother. Yoshi looked at him and smiled.

"Will you please get ready for school?" asked Daichi.

"No cookie, no school." said Yoshi.

Daichi thought about this for a little bit.

"How about you go to school, and once you come home, you can have TWO cookies?" asked Daichi.

Yoshi's eyes widened and he smiled, nodding his head.

"Go on." said Daichi.

Yoshi ran down the hall at top speed, hitting his head on the wall as he did, but continued on his way. Daichi thought about what had just happened and a smile grew across his face.

"Don't you need to be walking to school now, Daichi?" asked his mom.

Daichi nodded; he gave his mom a hug then headed out the door. He knew exactly what he was going to do today; and it wasn't going to school.

The Doctors Office

Tatsuya Fujii came into the office, in his uniform, ready for another day to help attend to those that are sick and to do various checkups. As soon as he walked into the building, the secretary called him over.

"There's someone in the room ready for you to check on him; he says that he has a strange headache and pains in his heart." stated the secretary.

"This sounds a little serious; I'll check in on him right away."

He immediately went into the room, talking as he walked in.

"Hello, I've heard that you require…"

He stopped as he looked at who the patient was; it was the boy that his daughter was dating. He frowned for a second, but quickly smiled again, trying to remain professional.

"And what seems to be the problem, Mr…"

"Tanaka." said Daichi.

"That's strange…" said Tatsuya, remembering that Sakura's last name was Tanaka.

He simply shrugged; it was a common name in Japan and could merely be a coincidence.

"As I was saying, what appears to be the problem, Mr. Tanaka?"

"I have a constant headache and pains in my heart." He stated.

Tatsuya looked curiously at the boy; what could be causing these symptoms.

"I believe that it could be caused by an allergy; are you allergic to anything?" he asked.

"Not being able to see Riku." He stated.

Tatsuya stared at the boy. He understood now; this was an attempt to remain with his daughter.

"So why do you have a constant headache and heart pains?" he asked.

"I have a headache from thinking of ways to keep my girlfriend and my heart aches from not being able to see her; I'm afraid I can't leave here until I am cured some way."

Tatsuya smiled. He was clearly bluffing.

"What about school?"

"I don't need to go to school; I already have an excuse note." said Daichi, holding up a piece of paper signed by the secretary. "I am excused from school until my symptoms are healed, so until you allow Riku and I to be together, I'm afraid that I'll remain sitting here."

Tatsuya smiled again, beginning to leave the room.

"Continue to wait as long as you want." He stated.

Tatsuya then began to walk to his office and Daichi followed closely behind. Tatsuya entered his office and put up a hand as Daichi tried to follow him in too.

"I'm sorry, but patients aren't allowed in here; you'll have to wait outside."

"I can wait as long I need to be cured." said Daichi.

As Tatsuya walked into his office, he watched as Daichi sat on the ground in the hall, right in front of his office. He simply smirked, sitting down.

"The boy will be bored before he knows it; it won't be long until he sits up and goes back to school. Kids these days have no attention span at all." said Tatsuya to himself.

He continued to go on his day as normal, but with a teenager sitting on his floor, waiting to be cured of his "ailments." As he helped each patient, he couldn't help but feel bad, because there was a teenager missing school, lowering his education, just to date his daughter. Tatsuya didn't think he could deal with the guilt of a student lowering his education.

"Mr. Tanaka…" said Tatsuya.

Daichi looked up at the man and nodded.

"What kind of grades do you get in school?" he asked.

"I get straight A's." he said.

Tatsuya then nodded and walked away; this made situations worse! This boy has a promising future if his grades are so high, but he can't allow his daughter to date. She's far too young and innocent to get into any situations like that. He then decided to push this out of his mind; he had a job he needed to get done and he couldn't allow distractions to stop him from helping others. It was now lunch break and Tatsuya began to leave when he turned towards Daichi.

"Mr. Tanaka." said Tatsuya.

Daichi turned and nodded at him.

"Would you like to come get some lunch?"

Daichi shook his head.

"I'm in protest; if I leave now, then that means that I've given up, I will remain here until you fix my ailments." He said.

Tatsuya simply shook his head and continued on for lunch. He came back, expecting Daichi to have left but he didn't; he was still there. Tatsuya sighed; he'd given up. He walked over to Daichi.

"Fine… you can date my daughter."

Daichi looked up at Tatsuya and smiled. He stood on his feet bowing.

"Thank you so much Mr. Fujii…" he said.

"Just remember, if you do anything to hurt Riku, then you'll have to deal with me." He said, attempting to be as intimidating as possible.

"I won't." said Daichi, smiling.

Tatsuya was taken aback by this; Daichi then left. He was surprised not only by the boys response, but by the sincerity in his voice. It was as if he couldn't sense a bad bone in that boy; he seemed pure. He smiled, and went into his office, talking to himself.

"I feel stupid… I should've realized that Riku would choose the right boy… they might even be able to make it."

The Next Day, After School

"All right! We're off to the gym if any of you want to come along." said Hiroshi.

"What's with your guys sudden interest in the gym?" asked Kaz.

"No reason." said Hiroshi, blushing slightly.

"I'm up for it!" said Gerik, smiling as usual. "But you have to promise me that we'll play baseball sometime."

"It's a promise." said Kiyoshi. "So are you two in?"

"I don't see why not." said Daichi.

"I'll go." said Kaz.

The five then headed down the street together, soon reaching their destination.

"We should have a benching contest." said Hiroshi.

"Shouldn't we stretch first before we attempt such a vigorous exercise?" asked Daichi.

"Weights. Lift. Now." said Hiroshi.

"You're so going down." said Kiyoshi.

The five then headed over to a benching set.

"It's simple; whoever can bench a set of 5 of the highest weight wins." said Hiroshi.

"Let me go first!" said Gerik.

Gerik proceeded to go to the bar and managed to do a set of 140 lbs.

"That was pretty good for someone of your size." said Kaz.

"Thanks!"

Hiroshi then proceeded to go over to the bar. He looked over at Ami and Chika, two of Riku's friends that were at the girl's only slumber party. He smiled at Ami, who smiled back then whispered to Chika.

Hiroshi benched 220 lbs.

"Wow! You went all out today Hiroshi! I don't think you've ever benched that much." said Kiyoshi.

Hiroshi smiled, rubbing his head. Next was Kiyoshi, who benched 180 lbs. and Kaz benched 230 lbs.

"It's your turn Daichi." said Hiroshi.

"Umm… I've never actually lifted weights before." said Daichi.

The others looked at him, shocked.

"You've never lifted weights before?"

Daichi shook his head.

"I saw how you guys did it and will give it a shot." said Daichi.

"How much weight do you want?" asked Hiroshi.

"Start me with 200 lbs." he said.

The others laughed slightly at this.

"Ok, you can attempt that if you want." said Hiroshi.

Daichi benched it effortlessly. The others were surprised by this and they kept adding weight. It got to the point where people were gathering around to watch; he reached 450 lbs. when he finally gave out. Everyone continued to stand in shock; a group of impressed girls came up to Daichi.

"Hey cutie, can I get your name?" asked one of the girls.

"Daichi Tanaka." said Daichi.

The girl smiled with her friends, as they stared at him. One of them had the guts to ask him a question.

"Would you like to get a burger or a smoothie sometime or something?" she asked.

"I'm sorry, but I have a girlfriend." responded Daichi.

"Oh phooey; thank you anyway." The girls then proceeded to leave.

Ami and Chika then walked up, going to Hiroshi.

"That was pretty impressive; you benched a lot." said Ami.

"It was nothing," said Hiroshi. "Daichi did so much more than me; you should be impressed by him. He's never benched before."

"I still think that you're pretty strong. Can I feel your muscle?" asked Ami.

Hiroshi blushed at this; he was so shocked by her words that he went running out of the gym.

"Don't forget that you owe me a baseball game!" shouted Gerik, giving him a thumbs up.

"Holy crap! Does she like me?" he shouted as he ran out.

"Yes she does." said Luna, standing right outside of the gym with Riku.

"What? How did… when did… huh?" asked Hiroshi.

"We were watching from the window; she likes you." said Luna.

Hiroshi stared at her.

"You're just messing with me." said Hiroshi.

"Actually, she isn…"

Luna quickly covered Riku's mouth.

"Yes Hiroshi, I'm messing with you. This was my revenge for stealing my diary. You're SOOO smart and figured me out." She said.

"I knew it! You can't out-smart me Luna!" said Hiroshi, as he ran away.

"He's… an idiot, isn't he?" asked Riku.

"He's not an idiot; he's just oblivious." Said Luna.

"You mean like Kaz and his love for you?" asked Riku.

"Sorry, I didn't hear you; did you say something?" asked Luna.

"No… it was nothing." Said Riku.

Luna smiled at the two headed into the gym to talk to the other boys.