Their class was having a meeting about the cafe they planned for the festival. It was already approved that they would do a cosplay cafe but they needed a theme. Anime...was out tof the question since another class was doing a photoshoot with your favorite anime character. It actually seemed stupid according to Keito. So, they all thought traditional Japanese or something like the Meiji era would work.

They were now talking about food, how the classroom would look, and costumes. To which, Kanako proudly replied that she would be responsible for those and would bring more than half of them done tomorrow.

Keito slammed a book on the front desk to bring everybody's attention to her. "Let's start on what kinds of refreshments and snacks we would be selling." Keito went to the board and took a chalk, getting ready to write.

"Dango!" Wako raised her hand and excitedly suggested.

Keito wrote it down. There were a variety of dangos so it was a good choice. It was also poplar since the old days, it suited their theme. The next ones were more outrageous...from steak to jellatin to sushi...they were doing a cafe, not a restaurant.

"Wako and I will design the appearance of the classroom." Keito announced. Everyone understood that...well, not everyone but those who know them well, knew that both had Japanese style houses.

They continued on with the meeting.

Takuto couldn't help but wander off his sight. When the conversation came back to food, he saw Wako being all excited making him chuckle. He then accidentally turns to Sugata...who was staring at him...He would obviously flinch and blush. Turning away would be too obvious...what should he do? He saw Sugata smile at him and wave. Takuto just waved back...his head down. Darn, he was too obvious! He quickly turned to the the window.

He heard chuckling at her back. "Don't worry, Takuto-kun. I'll make sure you and Sugata-kun have matching outfits." Kanako whispered.

Why was everyone so sharp?


Festivals only lasted a day...so Sugata didn't really feel much about preparation. He gaze wandered to a certain redhead who was giving an excited face. Right, this was his first time to experience festivals in this school. He saw Takuto turn his head a bit and chuckle. Following his gaze, he saw Wako...well, Wako did seem to be so into the food discussion but it made him somewhat jealous. He turned back into staring at the redette. He was surprised that Takuto turned to him, but made sure he didn't show it. Takuto flinched just a bit. Sugata just smiled back at him and raised his hand a bit. He saw Takuto do the same and turn his hea to the oppposite side...how cute.


"Takuto-kun, have you said anything yet?" Wako asked Takuto as they were on their way to the clubroom. Sugata told them to go on ahead for he had something he forgot to do.

Takuto turned to her and just gave back a smile. "Of course not." He looked front to where he was walking then looked down. "I…I know it's good to be optimistic…" He paused in his words. "I don't want to mess up our current relationship just because I strive for a new one…"

"Takuto-kun…" Wako sighed. "You really are a romanticist…but somehow, your portrait of romance is somehow depressing."

"I can't help it. We're both guys…and Sugata has the burden of his family's name. I'm sure his family would be…" Hearing himself say that…he kind of felt depressed. He was never like this!

Wako noticed this as well. She felt quite sympathetic but she really didn't want to suddenly "help" out. If she pulled some strings to put them together, she knew neither of the two would really appreciate it. Well, maybe they would but…this was very entertaining! Like watching a drama and starring in one, too. She wanted them to start a relationship themselves.

"Takuto-kun, you are a guy…if you really love, then don't wimp out!" She encouraged or more like scolded. Her hand was crumpled into a fist portraying how she wanted to support him. "Besides, you're not sure if Sugata would really reject you…" she mumbled.

"Wako?"

"Nothing." She chuckled. It's seemed so funny that even though the two friends she had were pretty boys…they were so dense. "At least you're able to avoid unnecessary flinching…it's too obvious for everyone."

"Eh?"

Wako just smiled. "Nothing." Takuto was so clueless, Wako would always think of him as cute.


"Where is Sugata-kun?" Sarina calmly asked but it was obvious that she was a bit pissed, with her arms crossed and her body trembling and ready to burst. "The play is just two days away!"

"Sugata-kun's here!" Wako informed, not turning her head away from the window as she looked down through it. There was another person with him. As she saw Sugata going inside the building, the other one waved goodbye and went the opposite direction. Her eyes followed the man's frame until it turned to the right after he passed the gate.

"Wako-sama?" Jaguar approached her, seeing as she was just staring outside for a whole minute. She turned her attention outside where Wako was staring but there was no one.

Wako turned to the blond girl and nervously smiled. "I-It's nothing."

The door opened. "Sorry. Something urgent came up." Sugata immediately notified when he walked inside the room. He quickly went up to Wako. "Wako, come with me later. Takuto…" He turned to the boy of said name. "…don't come to my house." Sugata was as nonchalant as ever.

Takuto was just…kind of taken by surprise. "Eh?"

"You can stay at Wako's place until…" He just mumbled at the last part of his sentence making Takuto even more confused.

Wako then gave a small 'Ah' sound making everyone look at her. "I understand!" were the only words she said as she giggled. Somehow the other three girls somewhat got it. Takuto was just really confused on what was happening.

"Um, what is—?"

Sarina cut him off. "Let's practice!" She shouted to everyone in the club. She understood what was happening but there were priorities.

Takuto just let it go for now. He just accidentally glanced at Sarina… 'She's smiling?' It wasn't that much of a big deal, but, there was something different about that smile. What the hell is happening here? He's just so lost.


"Okay, we'll end here today. Good work, everyone." Sarina thanked everyone and closed the script she was holding. "The last scene will be practiced tomorrow and after that we'll just be cleaning up parts of the play."

The group fixed their things and readied to go. Tiger and Jaguar went ahead looking all excited as they were whispering to each other about dinner and that there was something interesting going to happen. Next to go were Wako and Sugata.

"Bye, Takuto-kun." Wako cheerfully said.

"Don't worry, Takuto. I already told Wako's grandmother and she accepted, since Wako is staying at my place." Sugata mentioned to him before the two left.

And so Takuto and Sarina were left. It was silently awkward in the room all of a sudden.

"You don't need to brood over it." Sarina said behind him and placed a hand on his shoulder, a sign of trying to comfort him. "I'm sure Sugata-kun will tell you when he's ready. Let's say, he's having a hard time right now."

That just made Takuto even more confused! Everyone knew what was going on…it was kind of unfair, but he was an outsider, so it was logical he wouldn't understand. "I understand." Like he does…


He was a bit nervous…Takuto had only seen Wako's grandmother when he went to the shrine and he has never been to her house before…

Takuto knocked on the door. "Excuse me. I'm Takuto Tsunashi…" He said in a loud voice and looked around. As he was about to go around the house…until the door opened.

"Tsunashi-kun." The stern voice stopped him from his tracks. "You can come in." She motions him inside the house.

"G-Good evening, grandmother!" Takuto bowed low before going into the house. "Sorry for intruding…" He removed his shoes before going further to the wooden flooring.

No words were exchanged as Takuto was given the tour of the house (except the inside of Wako's room), and lastly, he was shown the guestroom, to where he was going to stay probably for a few days…It was going to be awkward with Wako's grandmother. Was it going to be hard? Takuto shook his head as he laid down on his temporary bed. No matter what happens he just needs to be himself.


Early morning…Wako's grandma went outside to do the usual chores. Takuto Tsunashi came to her mind.

She didn't trust outsiders much…even if they were friends of her granddaughter. And she heard he was the one who broke her seal…but knowing that he did it to save everyone.

"Good Morning, obaa-san." Takuto quickly turned to her as he heard her footsteps.

He was already in uniform but it was obvious he already cleaned every bit of land that surrounded the shrine, house and even the stairs.

Takuto set aside the broom and took hold of a big garbage bag. "I'll take care of this and go straight to school. I'm off!" He grinned and went on down the shrine stairs, waving as much as he could with his full hands.

As soon as he was out of sight, the old lady of the shrine sighed. She liked his personality at least. Somehow it contrasted Sugata's character…she sighed again. Her granddaughter does make friends with weird people. She went to the dining room and saw it all neat and clean. There was food prepared on it covered by a table cloth.

Maybe, it wasn't too bad to have him here.


He made sure to wake up early to be able to finish some chores. He knew how to, especially a house like this, clean up. He lived in a same Japanese style house…but it had a dojo, instead of a shrine. He also took care of his grandfather at times so he somehow knew how to cook.

Since he was staying over, never would he ever want to be any trouble to the head of the household.

He knew somehow that the old lady's image of him has changed even just a tiny bit. He'll just have to work harder.

These in his thoughts, he almost went past his classroom. He actually went pass it, only Wako called him out.

"Good Morning, Takuto-kun. You're early." Wako knew Takuto would always be early, but she also knew that maybe because of a few problems, from his current situation and she knew her grandmother well, he might be a little late.

Takuto closed the classroom door as he walked inside. "Good Morning, Wako." Turning to Sugata, his seat was just near the door. "Sugata, Good Morning." He greeted both of them with the same cheerful tone before proceeding to his desk.

"Good Morning."

That…took Takuto's attention. The reply sounded so cold…and he didn't even turn to look at him. Takuto quickly looked away and just looked down at his desk, frightened that it would be worse if they had eye contact. D-Did he do something wrong? Was he angry? Why?

Before Wako advanced to her seat, she alternately glanced at the two. Inwardly sighing, "Takuto-kun, I need ask something about my grandmother. Could you come with me for a second?" That was a stupid excuse, Wako knew that…but beggars can't be choosers.

Takuto didn't seem to get it and just followed her.

And so, they left…

"Sorry…" Sugata murmured to himself as he was alone in the quiet classroom.


"Sugata-kun isn't angry."Wako assured to him, putting her hands together at her back.

Takuto's eyes still had worry in them. "T-Then why…" He started but didn't really want to complete it. 'Why is he somehow acting cold towards me?'

"He's afraid." Wako just blurted.

Takuto turned his head to Wako and gave a baffled look. "Sugata?" Takuto exclaimed quietly. They were just walking in the hallways. They weren't sure if any students would suddenly want to come to school a little early. 'How the heck is that scared?'

"Remember yesterday?" Wako asked and continued after hearing a small 'yes' reply from Takuto. "He's worried you might be upset…that he suddenly kicked you out like that."

"But I'm fine…" Takuto replied to her, understanding the situation. 'But…what a weird way to show that kind of emotion…more like making it more so that others misunderstand…' Takuto speculated.


Class preparation!

They have decided that their theme would be traditional Japanese...

"I have brought the clothes that are done and ready. The others are still being given final touches." Kanako announced elegantly in front. "Those who see their names on the board come and get your uniform." Takashi motioned towards her right after Kanako finished her sentence.

So far, only a few were left still not having their costume and one of those people was Takuto. The only excuse he was given was… 'I wanted to make sure you looked grand and fit as the main character of our café.'

The main attraction in their class right now were Wako and Sugata, who were the first to finish trying their costumes on. Wako was wearing a frilly kimono mini dress, the skirt ending right above the knee. It was black but full of yellow designs with gold outlines and there were yellow frills on the end of the skirt and sleeves. Her obi was a pastel yellow that contrasted the dark shade of the kimono. The headpiece was a big black and yellow lace tied in a bow on her left side.

Sugata was a samurai. It wasn't that much different to what they wore during sparring (the colors were switched – hakama was blue and keikogi was white), but the way Sugata carried it with his body was infatuating. His stance, air of confidence and facial expression really fit his character. Truthfully, Takuto was expecting something like a shogun…he quickly set that aside before he could start to imagine it and laugh out.

The others were just in awe at the two and more so when their green beauty and class rep finished theirs, too. Kanako was wearing an elegant black and red long kimono fixed in a way that her cleavage was showing. It…suited her a lot, bringing a mature woman character. Keito was wearing a miko costume, and it went well with her hair down, not only that but her stern and mature personality also suited the character.

The others were also busy with preparing themselves. Hiroshi was a ninja…(Takuto couldn't look at him cause he looked quite hilarious) Ruri had matching outfits with Wako but had green instead of yellow. Takashi Dai and Simone also had matching outfits that suited what they always do, two ninjas that…serve Kanako Watanabe. He was left with those who were just staring at those in costume…he was kind of jealous. He remembered Kanako saying that she would make sure him and Sugata had matching outfits…so he was also a samurai? He couldn't wait!

Takuto left earlier and went straight to the club room. Before he could even reach the building, someone went up straight behind covering his mouth and nose with a strange smelling fabric. He instantly felt his consciousness disappearing but kept on struggling despite his strength had already left. One more struggle and he just fell to darkness.

An hour later…

"First Sugata-kun and now Takuto-kun? There's a limit to my patience!" Sarina loudly complained. She had her arms crossed again and the palm of her foot continuously hit the ground.

"It's strange. He went ahead of Sugata-kun and me." Wako thought aloud. Sugata was busy with something else…but it was weird for Takuto to be this late.

"Don't tell me!" Wako bursted.

*Fantasy*

"S-Sugata!" Takuto yelled at the blue teen before Sugata could leave the school premises. "I need to tell you something…" Takuto bashfully said.

The two went to an empty classroom, they were sure no one would come.

"I…Sugata…Lo…" Takuto stuttered and blushed…so pathetic, he thought of himself. No, he was going to say it now! "I-I…like you!" Takuto finally said clearly…but he closed his eyes shut after that confession, afraid of Sugata's facial expression. He slowly opened one eye when he heard footsteps going towards him. He felt Sugata grab his hand and the other circle his waist and pulled him closer, making Takuto face him…

"Like?" Sugata's face leaned closer, leaving only an inch separating them. He smirked at the trembling and blushing of the boy. "I'll make you say you love me." Sugata leans forward for a kiss—

*End Fantasy*

"That's impossible." Sarina calmly proclaimed, snapping Wako out of her trance.


Sorry it got a bit late! I'm having educational problems…it's hard to be a role model, honor student and be a die-hard otaku at the same time.

But!

For you guys I'll be willing to continue! So please R&R to make my day!