Baka and Test: Love, misery and hope Part 7

*Hello dear readers. After finishing 2 chapters on my other story, hiatus mode will come to an end. Enjoy the rest of this chapter and beyond!*


Last night, Minami attempts to tell her feelings to the boy she loves. But, a minor distraction occurred in the banquet area, causing Akihisa to be distracted. She truly regretted on what she did. Telling her secrets to him was bad timing indeed Minami thought.

The next day, the Recovery Exam has begun. Like in the academy, the entire sophomores' pace was normal, not too fast, and not too slow. Their exams were not that hard and not that easy too.


After the Exams, the principal decides to let them take a break before the battle of Class A and Class B by letting them have free time with each other. For Akihisa, Yuji, Muttsulini and Hideyoshi, they were playing card game of Bullshit in their territory in the afternoon.

Akihisa draws a card from his hand and places face down on the table. "Ace of heart" he called.

"Bullshit!" Yuji retaliated.

Akihisa shows them the ace of hearts. "Aw, darn it" he groaned. The three guys gave a pile of cards to him.

"Are you even serious Yoshii?" Hideyoshi asked, "10 spades."

"Bullshit!" Akihisa countered.

"Wrong" he said, showing a card of 3 diamonds.

"Guys, let's meet up at the lake after this game." Yuji said, drawing a card, "King of clovers"

"Why?" Akihisa asked, also drawing a card, "Queen of hearts"

"We need to discus something quickly and discreetly" he replied, "Yoshii, Bullshit!"

"Not again!" he groaned, cards stack at his side.


The game of Bullshit was humiliating. Hideyoshi wins and Akihisa lost. But at least it was fun for them to win from yesterday's match. Later, they were in the lake, discussing quite privately with each other.

"We need to strategise for the next 2 days" Yuji said.

"Why?" Akihisa asked dumbly.

"Because if Class A wins, who knows what will happen" he replied, "Muttsulini, status report on Class A."

"I've got pictures of them in here" Muttsulini said, showing them a bundle of photos.

"Hey, don't include my sister there!" Hideyoshi complained.

"Muttsulini, I meant their movements, not the other way around" Yuji said.

"Oh" he muttered, "Class A is also strategising for tomorrow's match."

"What if Class D wins?" Akihisa asked.

"Then we have a greater chance in winning against them" Yuji replied.

"What about Class A?" Hideyoshi added.

He sweats drops. "I guess there is a 50/50 chance that we will win, barely" he said nervously, "Your sister's tough as a nut, completely stubborn in battle. Shoko, on the other hand, is scary enough already."

Everyone nodded at the thought of it.


They went back to the territory. Akihisa was about to go to the banquet area for a glass of water when Himeji appeared to him.

"Akihisa" Himeji said shyly.

"What is it?" Akihisa asked.

She fidgeted her fingers. "Before tomorrow's showdown between Class A and Class D" Himeji said, "Can I ask you something privately if you have time?"

He smiled kindly. "Ok" he replied.

Both of them went to behind the banquet area and Himeji becomes even more nervous. Unknown to them, Minami was in the banquet area when she heard that Akihisa and Himeji were conversing. Curious, Minami peeks behind and listens to them.

"Akihisa, I was wondering" she said, masking her anxiety, "Remember the time I told you I had a crush on somebody?"

"Yeah?" Akihisa said patiently She's going to tell me that she's in love with Yuji! How am I going to explain this?

"Well... you see" Himeji tried to explained, "Before I say it, please don't laugh."

This is it he thought and waited.

"I'minloveyouwithyouAkihisa" Himeji said quickly as possible.

There was silence in the air. The wind blows at Himeji's long pink hair waiting for his reply.

I thought Himeji is in love with Yuji. Well, I need this opportunity to tell her something.

Akihisa suddenly became quiet. "Himeji..." he said.

"Yes?" she said.

"I have a confession to make" Akihisa said shyly, "I'm...also in love with you too..."

Minami was appalled. Tears fell from her eyes and ran away as soon as possible.

Himeji blushed intensely. "Y-you do?" She stammered in surprise.

"But..." he continued, "I'm seeing someone already. I hope you understand."

Himeji blinked. "Who is it?" she asked.

Akihisa looks up at the orange sky; the sun is now setting at the horizon, smiling and blushing. "She's charming" he explained, "Even though she beats me up on a regular basis, she sometimes makes it cute. I really like her a lot and I wish I can tell her honestly about it."

"Is it Minami then?" Himeji guessed.

Akihisa nodded. "I hope you understand that my feelings for her are growing" he said. Akihisa waits for a comment.

"I noticed that already and I understand" she said, "You too are so closer to each other, just like Yuji, Hideyoshi and Muttsulini. I don't mind really and I understand how you feel, she is better off with you than me. At least we can still be friends."

He chuckled. "Yeah" he said positively, "Thank you for understanding for this."


When Minami heard that Akihisa confessed to Himeji awhile ago, she cried in her cabin. She still cannot believe that he loves her. Minami is completely heartbroken.

Aki you're an idiot.


Dinner started and everyone is still having a good time. Akihisa and his friends were still discussing their strategy until Minami sits farther away from them. Akihisa sees her, excuses himself from the table, and goes to her.

"Hey there, Minami" Akihisa greeted, "Why the long face?"

Minami turned her head away from him. "Go away" she warned.

"What?" he asked, a little confused.

"I SAID GO AWAY!" Minami shouted angrily at him and immediately left the table, leaving a confused Akihisa and the crowd became silent.

Yuji approached to him. "What did you do this time?" he asked.

"I-I don't know" was the only reply that Akihisa made.


It looks like that there's a misunderstanding between Akihisa and Minami. Will this affect Class A's strategy? Will Minami understand Akihisa? Find out at the next Baka and test: Love, misery and hope!

*That was depressing enough. Darn am I mean to Minami but I want to build the suspense for this story. I apologize for those who are AkihisaxHimeji who thinks that they should be together. Comments are welcome!