Place : the humble room of Tezuka Kunimitsu.

"Halo, Inui household here."

"Good evening. May I speak to Sadaharu-kun?"

"of, please wait a minute." The phone was put on hold. Tezuka could hear he usual waiting music. He was grabbing a tennis ball nervously in his left hand. He had came to his last resort: the Data collector, Inui Sadaharu for help. He has been trying his best to plan the date tomorrow… but he couldn't find anything clear, everything was so ambiguous in the internet. the articles are all said in the end, '…but in the end it depends on your girlfriend's wish. Just bring her to her favourite place and you will have a great time.'

What is Fuji's favourite place? He knew Fuji will love to go to St. Rudolph to meet his brother Yuuta; but that doesn't count as dating. That is a family visit.

Bring her to a nice restaurant and have a romantic dinner for two.

What kind of restaurant is considered as romantic? Is Korean barbeque fine? He remembered Fuji said something about eating grilled meat. Well. Or Ramen Kan will be better? Tezuka is at loss. This is way harder than their final exam.

At least in final exam they have textbook.

Why is it so hard to have a boyfriend?

"Yes, Sadaharu speaking."

"Inui? This is Tezuka."

"Oh? What a strange coincident!"

"Huh?"

"Fuji-kun just called me and told me not to give you any hint for anything you might ask."

"… really?"

"You are at your wit's end, don't you, captain?"

"well… yes."

"well… I might help you. since Fuji-kun asked me not to give you anything on what You may asked, so don't ask me anything. I will try to guess, so neither of us make mistake."

"Thank you! You are my saviour!"

"Please put Kaidoh for my pair next tournament." Inui spoke calmly, but Tezuka realized Inui actually was cunning enough to use this as a bargain tool for Kaidoh.

"I'll consider that."

"Good. Then, let me guess: did Fuji-kun ask you for a date?"

"Yes."

"and you are the one who must initiate and planned everything?"

"Precisely."

"Then I have the right data for you. Listen carefully."

"Yes." Tezuka grabbed a pen and started to listen to Inui's advises.

"1. don't take him to Korean barbeque or Ramen shop. They are the worst choice. They smell and splatter everywhere, a danger for date outfits. Better choice is family restaurant; or a café. I recommend the later.

2. Don't be late. If needed, you can wait there an hour before. Being late is one of reasons of high 'break-up' rate. If they asked why you were so early, tell them 'because you are so precious that it worth my time'.

3. don't say, 'hi. Should we go?' straight away. You must complement his outfit first. Tell him you are in awe of his appearance today. But don't ever compliment him on the shoe. They'll think you are a freak because decent guys usually don't concern that part of the body.

4. let him talk. Until you are invited, don't force in. you might say something embarrassing/ ridiculous/ dangerous. Listen carefully, even if it bores you to death/make you dizzy/ you don't understand anything. If you don't understand, just nodded. It's the safest way.

5. You are entitled to a kiss after the date. Don't ever grope anything else unless invited. Remember, just a kiss. Play it save. But you may have some condoms before hand.

6. don't forget to take bath and brush your teeth properly. Nothing is worse than body odour and foul-smell mouth during the date.

There. That's the six commandments I have."

"…wow. Inui, you are a wise man."

"Thank you. This is one of my most precious secret data I have only shared with two people; you and Renji."

"Thank you, Inui. I will follow your commandments."

"Just remember to put Kaidoh in my room for the next club trip to onsen."

"yes, I will."

Tezuka closed the phone. His mind is working now. Yes; he knew now where to bring Fuji, what to do and don't, what to say and how to make him happy.

Tezuka couldn't wait for tomorrow. He was anxious. If he failed this one, Fuji may not want to speak with him anymore.

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Time : Around the same time as previous entry

Place : Sanada Genichirou's Japanese's style room.

"Halo, Yanagi household here."

"Good evening. May I speak to Renji-san, plase?"

"Oh, Genichirou-kun! Long time no see! how are you?"

"I am fine, auntie."

"Ah, you were always so polite. You are like the spitting image of your father; Oh, I've just met your mom on the market 4 days ago! Please send my regards to your family."

"Yes, I will, auntie. Thank you."

"Oh, there he is; Renji! Genichirou is on the phone!"

Sanada hold his breathe. Renji's mother is quite scary. She could talk and talk and talk without stopping. Luckily Renji was there. Sanada could feel Renji was smiling on the other side.

"Sorry, Gen. My mother is as talkative as usual. Why are you calling?"

"It's… concerning …"

Sanada fell silent. He couldn't speak out the person in his mind. Renji, tired of waiting, cut him off.

"Seiichi-kun? He confessed to you?"

"A…ah! Why do you know?"

"it's so obvious, Gen. I think you are the only one who doesn't find out about it. and?"

"Well, he came and meditated with me."

Renji suppressed his urge to laugh. "Meditating. You ask him to meditate with you. No wonder he got mad."

"…yes. And he told me he want a date tomorrow. Planned by me."

"And you need my help."

"Yes."

"… Ok. I can give you some advice. Listen carefully or you better wrote it down."

"Yes, I am ready." Sanada hold his breathe. he hold his pen tightly.

"The rules of perfect dating, taken from the book of Sadaharu Inui, chapter 3:

1. Don't take him to the temple on the mountain peak or old Japanese pottery museum on your first date. Remember, not everybody share the same 'vintage' hobby as yours. A better advice is to go somewhere normal such as Japanese restaurant or café. The latter is highly recommended.

2. There is a high percentage of 95% that Seichii will arrive on time, so it's better for you to go there 1 hour beforehand. It is better to wait than to be waited. The probability Seichii will ask you why you were there before him is 80%. Prepare some good answers. I recommend this, my personal pick: 'because I don't want to be late on our first date.'

3. There is a high possibility of Yukimura arrived looking more beautiful than usual. Prepare your heart. If you must, then bring along your sunglasses in case he looked too radiant. And don't forget to say it loud. Tell him what you feel at that moment. I can guarantee that Yukimura will give you the Child of God's smile.

4. He will wait for you and I know you will wait for him to talk too. You must at least try to speak a sentence, Gen. Such as, 'what a nice weather' or 'the sun is smiling to us.' I am sure Yukimura will take the hint and started to open up to you. But tried not to nosebleed if he is too cute. It's not good if you went back home by ambulance after your first date.

5. Let loose. People wouldn't get pregnant from sitting together. You can kiss, Gen. But make sure you kiss the right part of the face.

6. Don't eat natto for your breakfast. You will get weird breaths and Yukimura will be too polite to remind you. also don't forget to take a bath WITH soap. Not only cold water bath for your morning meditation.

That's all folks. I hope it can help."

Sanada gulped his saliva. "Right. Can you say again number 3? I missed a bit."

"It's ……" Renji reread the notes. "So, Good luck, Gen. this is the starting point of your life. Remember, Yukimura is frail, so always protect him whenever you can, ok?"

"…thank you, Renji. I am indebted."

"No, it's fine. Just let me take care of Akaya next Tennis Camp."

"ok. I will discuss it with Yukimura."

"But Gen, don't ever tell Yukimura I am helping you, you understand? Or he will be very, very angry."

"…." Sanada could feel each strand of his hair stood up. He well knew what kind of disaster may happen when Yukimura got angry.

"I wish you luck. See you." Renji chuckled.

"Yes, see you."

Sanada closed the phone, clutching the notes. He mumbled everything back again, tried to remember it by heart. He shouldn't fail. This is for Yukimura. Everything should be perfect.

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my story is getting longer and longer.

Natto : fermented bean. tasted weird. fouly smelled. Noda Megumi's favorite.

oh, for anybody who read Amatsuki : dont you think there is a fishy thing about Bonten and Ginshuu's relationship?

just suggesting.