Whereas Hanagaki Akari's loyalty was torn between her love for her beloved king and her friendship with the king's strongest adversary.
Who will she choose?
Sequel to The Boss Queen.
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IT WAS ANOTHER typical sizzling summer morning of August 18th. Akari was still under suspension and cannot participate in any softball activities until further notice. However, she never forgot to practice her batting every other day at the batting center to furnish her skills more and condition herself for the next season's oncoming matches.
But on a side note, she got to enjoy her summer vacation as much as she want and have an ample amount of time to rest without the need to wake up so early just to attend their softball practice. It seemed like getting suspended had its perks too at the very least.
She also had enough time to visit her Auntie Chiako and attend her best friend's birthday celebration on the 20th. As a matter of fact, she was at the station right now going to Shibuya while hauling her pink luggage. Izana was the one who drive her to the station, as usual, using his motorbike.
"Uh, you can let go of me now, Iza. People are starting to stare at us," Akari shyly said as they stopped by the entrance with the tanned male pulling her close into an embrace.
"Let them be. So, they'll know you're mine," Izana replied coolly and tightened his arms around her body. "Why? Am I not allowed to hug my girl anymore?"
She hastily shook her head. "That's not what I meant! But the train might probably arrive at any time now. I need to go!"
He just scoffed and broke the hug. "Fine. But I wanted my kiss first before you leave," he demanded haughtily like a spoiled needy brat.
Akari's cheeks became bright red and her blue eyes grew round in incredulity. "Huh? Haven't we already kissed earlier at the apartment?"
"Not enough." Izana seized her wrist and dragged her into a corner where no one can see them. He lifted their hoods to cover their faces and cupped her blushed cheeks, giving her a series of pecks on her lips.
"That's a lot of kisses!" she exclaimed candidly shortly after and leaned away from him. This guy, seriously!
He grinned slyly. "That's six in total since you'll be away for a week, shrimp." A hand went to her nape and brought her face closer to him again, their lips only by a hairsbreadth. "And this is the seventh," he murmured and kissed her fully in the mouth.
Their shared kiss was sweet and gentle as always which lasted for a couple of minutes until Izana reluctantly pulled away first for them to both breathe air.
"I'll see you in a week," he muttered, caressing her cheek gingerly.
Akari let out a hum. "Don't forget your promise. Don't you dare order your gang to stalk me, okay? I'll get really mad at you," she warned him.
He rolled his eyeballs. "I heard you the first time, little shrimp. Just make sure you stay out of trouble. Or if you cannot avoid it, give those bastards who'll attempt to harass you a hell of a beating."
