LOVE'S Rx' 𝙢. 𝙧𝙚𝙤

06

1:55P.M.

Walking out the room, I recalled the conversation that had transpired not that long ago with the student council officers.

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"Glad you could be here, (Y/n)! We just wanted to let you know that we've decided to choose you as a medic for the sports fest. Along with some others, of course. Doing the work all by yourself would be tiring."

"Oh- Well, that sounds great! But uhh, what about the-"

"Yes, the higher ups already agreed."

"They've also agreed on assigning you to the soccer club specifically. Seeing as that sport is more injury-prone and you're more experienced than the others, it only fits."

"Any more questions?"

"...No- Not really, no."

"Great!"

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Now that did sound great considering experience would look good on college applications, it didn't sound too great either when I realized Mikage was in the soccer team-completely ruining my plan of staying away from him.

Sighing, I opted to go to the basketball club later to inform Ayako of the news. I mentally took note of it as a reminder before making my way to my second class.

I could only hope I won't have to deal with a crazy fangirl.

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Letting the afternoon pass by as I contemplated if this was a good idea or not, I mindlessly watch the ticking clock on the wall while my teacher's voice buzzed in the background.

Tick.

Would a good college application be worth ruining my high school life?

Tock.

Not that I had one in the first place.

Tick.

But still, would it be worth the constant gossiping and talking behind my back?

Tock.

I really don't have the energy for all of that.

Tick.

But was it really the right choice to befriend Reo?

The sound of the bell brought me out of my thoughts. As I took my eyes from the clock and looked around, I saw that everyone was packing up, either getting ready to go to their clubs or straight home.

Either way, the sight made me do the same.

...

Entering the the gym through the double doors, I immediately spot a familiar someone.

Approaching her, I greet, "Ayako, hey!" I signal her a quick wave after doing so.

I watch as she turned around, eyes slightly widening at the sight of me-probably not used to me showing up out of nowhere. Unprovoked.

"Hey, (Y/n)! What's with the sudden visit? Did something happen?"

"Uhm yeah, actually. I wanted to talk to you about it. If you're not that busy." I scratch the back of my neck at the last sentence.

"Of course not! Go ahead, talk away. I'm all ears." She gave me a reassuring smile before gesturing to me to continue.

I nod with a smile before getting right into the explanation, "Okay so- Apparently, I've been chosen to be a medic for-"

"Oh yeah, I know."

"-the sports fe- What?"

I pause my little tattletale as she barked out a laugh.

"I know."

Even more confused by the lack of clarification, I pried for answers. To which she had no problem of giving me.

"I was the one who recommended you, silly!"

"...What?!"

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2:51P.M.

As I continued mindlessly walking, I thought back to Ayako's words two days ago about the whole medic thing. Turns out, the managers of every sports club were called in to the meeting to make the discussion easier.

And when the topic of finding a medic came up, she immediately thought of me.

She had told the council about what I did the last time with the basketball club when they had a practice match, and how apparently good I was with my job-something which was echoed by the other managers in the room.

As I felt myself grow flustered at the compliment, I snap out of my pondering when I came across a familiar sight.

It was where I had unknowingly met Reo.

That thought made me realize how much that single interaction had drastically turned my whole life upside down. For the better, or worst.

My thoughts drifted back to my previous ones about being a student-medic. I had just finished my weekly visit at my parents' graves-giving them a quick rambling about the whole "issue"-and it was there when I registered the fact that-

I'm not gonna not do this just because of some stupid boy's stupid fangirls. I'm doing all of this for my parents. I'm not even certain if something will happen, so why assume?

It's probably for the best if I set my emotions aside. And it's not like I have a choice considering the decision was made by the literal higher ups of the school.

At least more positive things can come out of this. I get to help ensure the safety of others, and I get to help aid them if the worst comes to worst! (and get a good college application).

Now, I believe in karma, and putting good energy out into the world didn't sound all that bad.

And besides, this is just a temporary thing and it's only for a couple of days. I could practically feel myself itching to physically shrug from the simplicity of the situation.

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4:31P.M.

"Wait, what do you mean 'you have to start today'?"

I was just in the clinic doing god-knows-what when all of a sudden, the soccer club's coach had barged in and informed me- literally the last five words I had just blurted out.

"Yes, (Y/n), you have to start today. All medics must be present during the training period to aid and, hopefully, prevent injuries before the games."

"Oh."

Well, isn't that lovely.

Coach didn't say anything after that other than a quick 'See you at the field' and a smile. I could only nod back in response.

Just- lovely.