My new Neighbor's an Idol!?

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It seemed that this week was going rather horrendously for Ishi. It all started thanks to that girl who was standing next to him at the lockers as school had come to an end.

"Looks like it's time to head home again." She groaned at the thought of having to spend more time with the boy.

"Don't worry, lucky for you, I'm staying after school to help out with the field trip." He informed her that this was going to be the case for the rest of the week. "But don't worry, I'm part of the go-home club, so we'll be back with our regularly scheduled times soon enough."

"Then I guess you can call me part of the go-work club." She giggled. "I'm taking a small break to get adjusted to town, but I'll be heading to the agency after school starting next week."

"Finally, something going my way." He took the small victory of not having to see her after school. With the way things were going, he was going to need a lot more of those to feel better.

Rinse took off her school shoes and opened up her locker. Unexpectedly, a letter popped out of it, landing by her feet. Quickly, she attempted to pick it up, but Ishi grabbed it before she had the chance. "Ooh, looks like you've got yourself a secret admirer." He said so in a mocking manner, his proof being the heart sticker keeping it closed.

"Hey, give that back." She tried to take it away from him, but the boy was able to use his arm to keep her at bay. "You can't just take someone's stuff like that."

"Relax, we both already know what's in here." He said, opening the letter. Inside was a note that asked her to meet the sender behind the school. "Man, what a waste of time."

"How can you say that someone's feelings are a waste of time?" She was insulted at how careless he was about the whole ordeal as she yanked it from his hands. "Honestly, did your mom never teach you any manners?"

"Like I said, We both already knew. I can't believe you're entertaining the thought of showing up."

"Well, I don't want to be disrespectful." She replied. "But, I don't know who this is from. And since I don't really know anyone outside of you or your friend, it looks like I'll have to reject them."

"Either that, or you'll see how much of a heartthrob he is. Then you can make quite a power couple at this school."

"Oh, just shove it." She closed her locker, taking the letter with her to the destination. Meanwhile, he went back to their class to meet with Youna to discuss details of the field trip. She had been waiting for him since classes ended, as she didn't need to go to the lockers. Ishi had just wanted to put away his phone to avoid any unwanted distractions.

"All right, so what we got?" He said as the boy walked in. Even though his actions weren't meant to scare her, she still jumped up in fear of him.

"Yo-you're finally back." She said, as she trembled a bit in her seat. "I was just... Getting a little bit of a head start."

"That's cool with me." His tone was a bit detached from their conversation. She was able to pick up on it easily. "So, can you fill me in on what exactly this field trip is about?"

"Um, is everything okay?"

"Hmm?" He was still feeling a bit distracted. Her question caught him by surprise since she normally didn't inquire into people's business. It was most likely her being worried if he could help out like this. "Sorry, I was just thinking about Hattori."

"Have you fallen for her already?"

"Of course not." He was incredibly offended that the thought even entered her mind. "She got a letter to meet someone behind the school. Looks like someone's already built some courage, or stupidity, and wants to confess to her." For some reason, he just really wanted to spy on them to see how it would shape up. Honestly, a part of him wanted to see whatever boy it was get hurt for being so stupid. "I'm sorry, but can I leave for a little bit?" Yeah, that's what he wanted to do. Even if it meant shirking a bit on a duty he didn't even want in the first place.