Yumiko POV

Yumiko, isn't it strange that you don't have lunch with Tsurumi-san so often anymore?"

''It's true, Yumiko, did they argue or something?''

I was about to have lunch with Yui and Hina.

Whenever we bring our lunch, Yui usually comes to our classroom.

"Because of the incident that happened last week, I find it a bit awkward to be alone with him."

Although Raiden says that I had nothing to do with it, I know that if I had acted much sooner, the result would be different.

When Raiden said my name in that tone of voice, he scared me. So I started to think that maybe I was being too arrogant with Raiden.

"You shouldn't worry about that, Tsurumi-kun is one of those people who doesn't worry about those little things."

''Hina is right.'' Yui said as she nodded several times. ''Tsurumi-san is very quiet and a bit of a joker.'' She seemed a bit uncomfortable when she said this.

I can't believe Raiden would pull such pranks on Yui, so I had to reprimand him for teasing Yui like that.

''I doubt that he feels uncomfortable or seeks to blame someone for what happened.'' Hina said.

''I guess they're right, maybe I was thinking about this too much''

"Since lunch is just starting, you should go get it." Hina said in a cheerful tone.

"Hina is right" Yui did not hesitate to immediately support her.

They're right, I should go with Raiden since, I doubt he has anything better to do right now.

"I'm leaving." I said with much encouragement

"That's the attitude." Ebina gave her thumb up.

"You can, Yumiko" Yui looked quite animated as she said this.

So, I took my lunch and said goodbye to them.

During the time we spent at Sobu High, I was able to notice many things.

After our first argument with Sagami, I began to attract more attention. And after the incident last week, I was able to hear some rumors about me.

''I am someone ruthless as well as someone to be feared, as if I were some kind of queen.'' Those kinds of rumors.

Of course, these rumors do not matter much to me since in the end you decide what you want to believe. And being influenced by these rumors is just stupid.

Raiden just spends his time in a relaxed way without attracting attention, he quite likes being that kind of person although thanks to it he has no friends. It's not as I's happy to be his only friend or anything.

I snapped out of my thoughts once I was near his classroom.

Once I arrived, I decided to go inside.

His companions just looked at me before going back to their business. Before they stared at me, but now it was common to see me around here.

To my surprise, Raiden wasn't inside, maybe he went out to the cafeteria?

"Hey, you, do you know where Raiden went?" I decided to ask the boy next to Raiden's folder. Although my tone of voice scared him.

"If you are looking for Tsurumi-san, he left recently"

''Where?!''

''I wouldn't know how to tell you.'' That boy was nervous. Besides, he didn't have the answer to my question, so I just left the classroom without knowing Raiden's location.

As I headed to the cafeteria to check if Raiden were there, I could see him through one of the windows facing the other school building.

So, I started my way to where I saw Raiden.

What will he be doing for that place? I guess I'll ask him later.

When I got to the place where I saw him, no one was there. There were only a stairs.

There was only one way from here, so Raiden must be on the roof.

Eating alone on the rooftop is something he would do. I should invite him more often to have lunch with us.

Once I got to the door, I could hear his voice.

The roof was empty, a place that suits Raiden's tastes very well, was my first thought.

Although there was no trace of him.

''I guess it exceeded my expectations.''

"Is it an insult or a compliment?"

''Both of them''

I could hear Raiden's voice alongside someone else's. Directing my gaze to where the voices were coming from, I could see it. Raiden was at the top of the water tower having lunch with a girl.

"If you don't get more aggressive with that boy, someone will surely take him away from you." For some reason, I remembered the words my mother said to me a long time ago.

Started to hurt my chest for some reason, why was Raiden with that girl? Raiden seemed pleased as he conversed with that girl.

She had light blue hair tied in a ponytail, I felt as if I'd already see her somewhere.

Thinking about it, I remembered that I met that girl earlier when I was leaving Raiden's house.

Seeing how close the two seem to be, was she on her way to Raiden's house at the time?

For some reason, I felt like a wife discovering her husband's infidelity.

I couldn't help but blush at the thought of this.

Why are you thinking about that Yumiko? You and Raiden are just friends.

I shook my head to get those ideas out.

But I can't help but get jealous of how well those two seem to get along. Also, Raiden never told me that he had a friend. Does he want to keep it a secret? Why does he not trust me?

''If you don't get more aggressive with that boy, someone will surely take him away from you.'' Remembering those words only made me feel the pain in my chest increase.

I guess mom is always right in the end, huh.

Staying here just theorizing about them wouldn't solve my doubts, so I should ask him directly.

Now I know that I must follow my mother's words since I don't want to share Raiden with anyone else. Although I seems selfish, he is my precious friend.

I started walking until they could both see me.

"Looks like you're having quite a bit of fun, huh? Ra-i-den-kun.'' I said this with a cheerful and sinister tone at the same time, after all, Raiden owes me a lot of explanations.

Raiden POV

For some reason, since I got up today, I have had a strange feeling. Of course, it is not the typical feeling that something bad is going to happen, but that today will be an exhausting day, and from previous experiences I can give credibility to this feeling.

But I can't think of a reason for anything to happen, and I highly doubt it's something troublesome. So, I decided to ignore this strange feeling.

After all, there aren't many things for me to worry about, right?

So, I continued on my way to Sobu High.

The classes went smoothly, and since I don't take them very seriously anymore, I feel as if the hours went by faster than usual.

It would only be a few minutes before lunchtime began, but there is something that worries me.

Because I was reading all night, I totally forgot to do the modern Japanese essay, so I just sent in a blank sheet of paper.

I hope Hiratsuka-sensei doesn't mind.

Once the bell rang, Hiratsuka-sensei gave the final instructions.

"By the way, Tsurumi, to my desk!"

I guess that she's upset.

So, I walked over to her desk not knowing what she would say to me for submitting a blank essay.

"Tell me, Sensei"

"Can you tell what this is?" Sensei said as she pulled out a blank sheet of paper that had my name on it.

''A blank page.'' I said with a neutral tone.

Sensei gave me a scary look.

''Isn't this supposed to be a rehearsal? What excuse do you have to present a blank page?'' Sensei said with a strict tone.

"I have no excuse, I just forgot to do it." I said looking into her eyes since I'm not one of those people who usually lie or apologize.

Sensei seemed to doubt my words a bit, but then she just nodded.

"I'll give you credit for your honesty, so present it properly for another week, that's all."

IF I don't forget it again, no problem.

"What did you say!?" Her tone was terrifying.

Wait, did I say that out loud?

''Tsurumi'' Sensei got up from her seat, I have a bad feeling.

''Your grades are average, plus you're almost invisible during class, so I don't expect to have to discipline you, but don't doubt that I will if necessary!'' Her gaze was that of a hunter watching her prey.

''I understand, Sensei, I will present my essay the other week.'' I said with a respectful tone towards her, since I did not want her to discipline me, I knew what her discipline was like.

I managed to avoid a problem for now. Perhaps this was the bad feeling she had since the morning?

''That's all, you can leave'' After Sensei said this, she took his things and headed to the teacher's room.

I thought for a moment that she was going to try to hit me. Sure, I could dodge if had to.

Leaving this topic aside, I took my bento and decided to go to lunch.

To my surprise, when I got to the roof, Kawasaki was already there.

"And who's late now?" There was mockery in her voice.

''For everything there is a first time, you know?''

After saying this, I went up to the water tower.

Once upstairs, I took a seat next to Kawasaki and open my bento.

I must admit that the dishes my mother makes are really exquisite. Of course, I am not far behind in this area.

But to my surprise, Kawasaki had brought her bento, since she usually shops at the cafeteria, so she was always late.

Of course, I also sometimes decides to shop at the cafeteria.

''Is it weird that you bring a bento?'' I asked.

"That's an insult, you know?, but I was practicing, and today I decided to prepare one" She said this with a lot of confidence.

"I guess you're not just good at karate, huh." Kawasaki gave me a scary look after saying this, but I just ignored her.

"However, there is a difference between presentation and taste." I said with a mocking tone.

''If in doubt, you can eat a little.'' Kawasaki said with a confident tone.

So, with my chopsticks, I took some of the content of her bento and put it in my mouth.

It seems that I was wrong in assuming that it would have a common taste since her food was delicious.

''I guess it exceeded my expectations.''

"Is it an insult or a compliment?"

"Both" I said with a teasing tone.

Kawasaki seemed somewhat annoyed by my earlier comment.

''If you like, you can try mine'' I said the first thing that came to my mind since I didn't want Kawasaki to get angry.

''I guess it's okay.'' As Kawasaki was about to take food from my bento, a voice caught our attention.

"Looks like you're having quite a bit of fun, huh? Ra-i-den-kun" Yumiko's voice had a terrifying tone, but unlike the other times she used the same tone, it was much worse now.

I could see Yumiko on the roof holding a bento, but how did she know I was here?

Before he could say anything, Kawasaki was the first to respond.

''I remind you; You're that girl I bumped into, what business do you have to do here?'' The tone with which she said this denoted disdain towards Yumiko.

''I'm not talking to you, so don't interfere in other people's conversations.'' It seemed that at any moment both of them would start a argument.

For some reason, I wanted to be anywhere other than this. But since I'm already here, I'll have to fix this somehow.

"Come on Kawasaki, don't start a argument, the same for you Yumiko"

"Do you know her!?"

"Do you know her!?"

I'm not sure, but I think I heard perfect timing between the two.

Before I could say anything else, Yumiko had already climbed the stairs and was in front of us.

I had a bad feeling about how this would end.

Yumiko was sitting on my left while Kawasaki was on my right.

It was hard to calm her down, but once I told her that I would explain it to her later, Yumiko calmed down. Since trying to explain how I met Kawasaki would be a long story.

Kawasaki did the same, but he didn't seem to want to argue with Yumiko, so that solved the problem for now.

I could notice the subtle glances that Yumiko cast towards Kawasaki, as well as Kawasaki did the same thing. Are they argue just by using their gazes?

As time passed, the tension between the two grew. I know that in canon the two of them didn't have a good relationship, and this seems to be the case today.

I wonder if I could do something to try to remove the tense atmosphere that is there since it is not very pleasant to eat in this awkward silence.

"By the way, Kawasaki, I told you to try some, right?" To which Kawasaki only nodded at my words.

I hope this will at least generate a topic of conversation.

''She has her own food, so I don't see why you should give her from your bento.'' Yumiko didn't hesitate to oppose this idea.

But before I could say anything, it was Kawasaki who spoke up.

"And what does this have to do with you? Besides, who are you to say what Tsurumi can or cannot do!?" From Kawasaki's tone, I could tell that she was upset.

This was normal, as Yumiko's queenly attitude greatly contradicted Kawasaki's attitude, who would not hesitate to speak her mind.

''I'm a friend of Raiden's'' Yumiko said with a lot of pride, as if that were something incredible.

"Well, for your information, I'm also friends with Tsurumi." I feel as if Kawasaki was just trying to contradict Yumiko. Maybe it's because of the way they both tend to behave?

The looks they gave each other were terrifying, and although at the moment they only exchanged a few words, it seemed that at any moment an argument would break out between them, and I didn't want to be in the middle.

But if you're busy, I don't think you can talk, right? It was the only thing I could think of at the moment.

So, I grabbed my chopsticks and took a portion of my bento, bringing it to Kawasaki's mouth as she kept throwing words at Yumiko.

Kawasaki seemed surprised by my sudden move, but after she finished chew, fell silent and looked away.

I didn't understand the reason for her attitude, but it seems to have worked. I was able to calm down when I noticed that Kawasaki had no intention of arguing with Yumiko anymore.

"R-R-RAIDEN, WHY DID YOU DO THAT!?" Yumiko said this nervously.

"Something happens?" After saying this, I took a bite of my bento.

Yumiko's gaze changed to one full of anger for some reason.

Maybe she's jealous that I gave my bento to Kawasaki? If she wants something, she should ask for it, not that I'm a fortune teller either.

So, before Yumiko could say anything, I grabbed my chopsticks and gave her a bite of my bento.

Yumiko had a surprised look on her face at what I did, but she quickly looked away and fell silent.

If both are hungry, they could at least eat instead of arguing, know?

Although I wanted to say this, I had a feeling that if did, it would end badly for me.

At least now the silence wasn't as awkward as before, but I felt as if I had done something wrong, but since I didn't know what, I stopped thinking about it.

The bell rang indicating the end of lunchtime, maybe this situation was not something expected, but I guess it didn't end with a confrontation between the two of them.

Maybe I should have made the two of them meet earlier? After all, they are my friends, but I didn't see the need to do that.

Am I not thinking like a dense romantic comedy lead? I don't think so, but I should still at least get both of you to introduce yourself. Since I feel that this situation has only just begun.

''Now that both of you are calmer, you should introduce yourself to each other.''

Although they listened to me, there was no response.

When I thought that the situation would be kept quiet, Kawasaki began to speak.

''I'm Kawasaki Saki.''

I'm glad she took the initiative since; I didn't want to deal with any more fights.

After a few seconds of awkward silence, Yumiko began to speak.

''I'm Miura Yumiko, the pleasure is yours.'' She said with a mocking smile on her face.

I guess avoiding a conflict between the two of them is impossible, right? I could only sigh when they both started arguing again.

"You two should know that I also have a limit!"

After saying this, both of them turned their attention to me.

"Yumiko! Don't you think it's very childish to start a argument over anything?"

After saying this, she lowered her head, I could see how Kawasaki had a smile on her face.

''And this goes for you too, Kawasaki, arguing with Yumiko shows how mature you are.''

Kawasaki said something, but I couldn't hear it.

"So, both of you shake hands and apologize to each other! Refusing is not an option!" If I had to be aggressive to have a calm environment, I wouldn't hesitate to be.

If they both didn't want to get along, I'd force them to, since the last thing I want is to have constant discussion in front of me.

Little by little they approached and shook hands.

"Sorry, maybe I overdid it a bit" Yumiko said this, but she didn't meet Kawasaki's eyes, at least it's a preview.

''I say the same.'' Kawasaki said.

''It's not that hard to do, right?'' I said this last with a mocking tone, since the situation was under control, I could relax.

I received looks from both of them, but as long as they don't start arguing with each other, everything is fine.

''The bell has already rung, so we have to go back, and then I'll explain the situation better so there are no misunderstandings.'' The last thing I want is for you two to think unnecessary things and only complicate my situation.

They both nodded, I guess it wasn't that bad. So now it only remains to go to our respective classrooms.

Kawasaki was the first to get off the water tower, then it was my turn.

''Raiden wait'' Yumiko said as she jumped down, I think I forgot to warn Yumiko

I can say that pink has become my favorite color at the moment.

''KYAAAA!'' Yumiko quickly grabbed her skirt that had risen up as she went down.

Her face was red, and there were little tears that wanted to come out of her eyes.

"Pink suits your personality quite well." Kawasaki said with a mocking tone.

This was bad, at any moment Yumiko would not hesitate to lash out at Kawasaki.

"Although, if we talk about colors, isn't black very mature for you?" If Kawasaki started making fun of Yumiko, I guess she won't have any complaints if I do the same.

I caught Kawasaki's fist heading for my face. It seems that she have a problem with that.

''If you make fun of others, I guess you won't have a problem with me making fun of you, right?'' I said arrogantly.

''Black? Ra-i-den-kun, what do you mean, black?'' Yumiko had approached me, and the tone of her voice and the expression on her face were too scary.

"Wait a minute, there's an explanation ..."

Before I could finish speaking, I was cornered by those two.

Both Yumiko and Kawasaki had angry expressions, I guess we won't get to class on time.