The Delinquent The Quiet GirlSeason 2, Episode 3 – A Bet Between Men--A Normal Day? Not a Chance.It had been a few days since Naruto and Miku's interrupted date at the ramen shop.Things had gone back to normal—well, as normal as college life could be.Miku had been studying at the library, and Naruto… well, he was mostly goofing off, watching videos on his phone and skipping lectures whenever he got bored.And then—He ran into Renji. Again.--The ChallengeIt was lunchtime. The campus cafeteria was buzzing with students chatting, eating, and hanging out.Naruto had just sat down with his tray—a ridiculous amount of food stacked high.Miku sat beside him, quietly eating her sandwich.Miku: "Naruto, that's too much ramen…"Naruto: "Pfft, as if. There's no such thing as too much."Miku sighed.Just then—A familiar, cocky voice cut through the noise.Renji: "Still eating like a pig, huh?"Naruto groaned before looking up.Naruto: "Tch. What do you want now?"Renji smirked, hands in his pockets.Renji: "I heard from some guys that you used to be a pretty good athlete back in high school. But you got kicked out before you could prove anything, huh?"Naruto raised an eyebrow, setting down his chopsticks.Naruto: "And?"Renji leaned in slightly, his grin widening.Renji: "Let's settle it. You and me. One-on-one. Soccer match. If you win, I'll shut up and leave you alone."Naruto blinked.Then he smirked.Naruto: "And if you win?"Renji glanced at Miku, then grinned.Renji: "She goes on a date with me."Miku, who had been silently sipping her tea, choked.Miku: "W-What?!"Naruto's smirk vanished.His blue eyes darkened, and his fist clenched.Naruto: "…Tch. You seriously think I'd agree to that?"Renji shrugged.Renji: "What's wrong? You scared?"Naruto exhaled sharply, cracking his knuckles.Miku quickly grabbed his arm.Miku: "Naruto, don't! You don't have to prove anything to him—"But Naruto grinned, looking at her with his usual mischievous expression.Naruto: "Nah. I got this."Miku bit her lip, looking worried.Naruto turned back to Renji.Naruto: "Fine. You're on. But don't cry when you lose, rich boy."Renji smirked.Renji: "We'll see."And with that, the bet was made.--Training… Kind Of.That evening, Naruto was at the college soccer field, stretching his arms.Miku sat on the benches, hugging her legs and looking nervous.Miku: "Naruto… are you sure about this?"Naruto grinned at her, stretching his legs.Naruto: "Of course. It's been a while, but I used to be pretty good at sports, y'know."Miku still looked worried.Miku: "…I don't want you to do this because of me."Naruto blinked, then stood up and walked over to her.He crouched down, resting his arms on his knees.Naruto: "Hey."Miku looked at him.Naruto smirked.Naruto: "I'm doing this 'cause that guy pisses me off. But also…"He gently flicked her forehead.Miku: "Ow—!"Naruto: "You're my girl. And no one gets to mess with you. Got it?"Miku's face turned red.Miku: "I-Idiot…!"Naruto laughed, standing up.Naruto: "Alright! Time to practice!"Miku sighed but couldn't help smiling softly.That was just how Naruto was.And she loved him for it.--The Match is Set.The game was scheduled for Saturday.The whole college was buzzing about it.Renji—the soccer star—versus Naruto—the delinquent.And the prize?Miku Nakano.As Saturday approached, Miku could only watch nervously as Naruto grinned, stretching.Miku: "Naruto… please don't lose."Naruto smirked, ruffling her hair.Naruto: "Tch. As if I'd lose to that guy."Miku sighed, cheeks pink.She could only hope he was right.Because if Naruto lost…She would have to go on a date with Renji.And she really, really didn't want that.--End of Episode 3 – The Bet is On!