56. Dynamics
329 Words
After paying up at the cash register at the studio's cafeteria, Satsuki turned around with her tray and wondered where she was going to sit. Lunches had become quite boring as of late, to be honest. From time to time they would all sit at the same table in a big group, but lately they almost always broke off to pairs, and Satsuki would find herself all on her own.
Her former partner in crime was lost to her now. They were still as close as ever and as good friends, but there was no doubt about their dynamic duo having been broken. She glanced to the corner table Mitsuo had been frequenting as of late. It was so sweet to see him together with Izumi like that. If it left Satsuki sitting alone during her lunches, she was completely okay with it. It was worth it, to see that smile on the couple's faces.
Likewise, Noriko and Taiki had chosen to sit together. The cutesy atmosphere around them forbid everyone else even thinking of sitting down with them. Himeko and Kouji sat together as well, the portrait of very best of friends and chatting animatedly. The veteran actors Kyouda-san and Morikawa-san were also lunching together, and even if the two would welcome her, she did not feel that a rookie like her could casually sit and lunch with such notable actors.
Satsuki sighed softly and chose a table and sat down. She could well eat lunch by herself after all.
She was only a few bites in when the chair scraping against the floor alerted her.
Satsuki smiled when she saw him sat down opposite to her. Looked like she had company after all.
"You looked so lonely, sitting here all by yourself," he said, staring intently at his food.
She couldn't help but to smile.
"Thank you, Akio-kun," she told the boy. "You'll grow to be a fine gentleman yet."
Akio blushed lightly and avoided her gaze.