𝟭. 𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 || 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐲𝐮𝐮 [✔]

Chapter 55: Ryu's Residence

𝖘𝖚𝖓𝖓𝖞𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖇𝖆𝖇𝖍𝖊'𝖘 𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞
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⊂•Next Day•⊃

Aeris and Kiyoko were busy with their manager duties, refilling the boys' water bottles. 

"So, how's the search for a new manager going?" Aeris asked, breaking the silence.

"Still no hope," Kiyoko replied with a sigh. "I've been asking around different buildings, but no one's interested. How about you?"

"I've been asking around too and told some people about the opportunity, but still no luck," Aeris said.

Kiyoko sighed again, her shoulders slumping a bit. 

"It's okay, there will be someone. It'll come at the right time." Aeris said

"I hope so," Kiyoko said, managing a small smile.

They finished refilling the bottles and headed back to the gym. After an intense practice session, the team gathered their things and headed to Aeris's house to continue studying.

"Oh, by the way, before I forget, I won't be here tomorrow. You guys can still come over to study," Aeris said.

"Where are you going?" Tobio asked.

"I have dance club. I'll be home very late," Aeris explained.

"Well, why not come to my house?" Tanaka offered.

"That would be great," Aeris said with a smile.

They settled into their study session, working through their textbooks and notes. Despite the long day, they were determined to balance their academics with their volleyball commitments.

𖤐 — ᡴꪫ ִ₊‧⁺˖๋࣭ ⭑ ᡴꪫ — ִ ࣪𖤐

⊂• Next Morning •⊃

Aeris jumped out of bed in a hurry, realizing she was late. She grabbed her bag, which she had packed the previous night, and quickly got ready. Sprinting downstairs, she noticed Tobio, who was drinking milk in the kitchen, clearly just having woken up.

"Tobio, I'll be back very late. I'll text you when I'm arriving at Ryu's house," Aeris said while tying her shoe laces, expecting a response.

When there was no reply, she looked up to find Tobio standing there shirtless, still half-asleep.

"You scared me! Did you hear me?" Aeris asked, her heart racing.

Tobio nodded, acknowledging her words.

"Well, bye! I'm super late," she said, glancing at her watch before dashing out of the house.

Upon arriving at the dance club, Aeris was met with warm greetings from her fellow members.

"Yo, Ae-san!" Fuji called out.

"Aeris-sannn!" Sana waved enthusiastically.

Aeris smiled back and started her stretching routine while waiting for everyone to assemble.