Let the Stars Fall

Chapter 15: The Midterms

Kazuha's POV. Nakano Residence, the Day of the Midterm Exams.

As usual, I woke up early for today. Also, Ichika requested me, Akane and Fuutarou to stay over once again because of the exams.

I checked the wall clock and it's still five in the morning. I noticed that everyone is sleeping on the living room. Fuutarou in a mat, Ichika, Miku and Yotsuba near the table, while Itsuki is sleeping near at the dining table.

Akane slept on the couch. As for me, I slept on the floor just beside Fuutarou.

I smiled.

Kazuha: Looks like everyone is working hard.

Kazuha: We really reviewed like crazy last night.

I stood up and I decided to take a quick bath. After that, I went to change to my uniform and I saw that Akane is already awake.

Akane: Morning.

Kazuha: Good morning.

I then prepared some French toast for everyone and hot chocolate and coffee, since Ichika likes coffee.

After that, I placed the toasted bread on the plate.

Kazuha: Since everyone wants to go at school as early as possible, we can't afford to delay any further.

Kazuha: Not to mention, I bet they'll wake up at around seven.

Akane: Yeah. We are all tired, after all.

Kazuha: Oh yeah, Akane. You got my bicycle?

Akane: Yeah. I parked it on a bike rack near the apartment. Luckily they have those.

Kazuha: Yeah.

Akane: Why the bicycle though?

Kazuha: For us to get to school easily.

Akane: Oh right. Been a while since we got to ride a bicycle together.

Kazuha: Yeah. You always wanted to take the passenger seat.

Akane: Hehe.

After Akane also took a quick bath and changed to her school uniform, we ate our breakfast and finished our hot chocolate. We checked the time.

Akane: Already 6:54.

Kazuha: I'll notify Fuutarou that the two of us went ahead.

Akane: Yeah.

I grabbed a sticky note and pasted it on Fuutarou's forehead.

Kazuha: Alright.

Akane and I quietly left the apartment and get my bicycle.

Kazuha: Okay.

I get the key to unlock the bike lock and after that.