Hourglass [Quintessential Quintuplets]

Chapter 5 - Stars Collide

Asuka's POV:

''And that's how she locked herself.'' 

''I see. You called me to hide your social disaster, ugh.''

The aftereffects of the previous events with Nino were starting to fade slightly. Of course, Nino's hostility toward Fuutarou hasn't lessened, and I don't think she was actually about stab him, but it's a relief that I intervened.

"Guess if she won't listen to any of you, then I'll talk to her." I sighed, running a hand through my hair. Itsuki doesn't dislike me at all—at least, I am fairly certain she don't. God, hope so— then maybe she'd be willing to hear me out. Before heading upstairs, I turned back to the group. "Fuutarou, make sure you apologize to Nino-chan properly. And try not to cause any more trouble. As for you girls, Fuutarou went through a lot just to help you all, so at least try to appreciate that."

"Hmph! I already told you, I won't accept his apology. We don't need someone like him here!" Nino spat, her death glare sharp enough to pierce through steel.

Fuutarou let out a resigned sigh. ''I thought it might be like this. Come on, you and I know very well that it was an accident Nino. I'm hired for this job and you know that I have no intention of giving up before I can even do a proper lesson.''

''Come on girls! We need to show him our strength!'' Yotsuba advised her sisters to cheer up. Does she rally her sisters everytime like this? Must be one hell of a cheerleader if she wanted to be.

''Ara ara, I guess we have nothing to do.''

''...Tch, fine.''

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Leaving behind the table conversations downstairs and I went upstairs. I mean seriously, I thought today would be boring, like maybe playing some video games or shopping. The stars had different plans after all.

Based on what Miku said earlier, Itsuki's room should be the last one at the end of the hall.

"If I just call out from the door, she won't even listen. I have to go inside. Please, let her not be doing anything embarrassing in there." I mumbled.

W-W-Wait!— This is the first time I've entered a girl's room except Raiha-chan's. God, please have mercy.

𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿.