Inuokko- A Love Curse. [Hanahaki]

Training

Short recap

(Inumaki learns about hanahaki and worries. He takes a shower and tries to sleep it off)
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I fluttered my eyes open and my eyes adjust to the bright light in my room. I slump up and yawn. I touched my throat and frowned. It was just a dream.

I walk inside my restroom and brush my teeth. I take off my shirt, leaving me only in my boxers. I looked at myself in the mirror,  feeling disgusted I looked away and took a shower.

Water trickled down my chin as I searched for a clean uniform in my closet. I grabbed a clean uniform and put it on. I zipped up my collar and unlocked my door. I headed towards the training area and noticed Yuuta, Panda, and Maki.

I sighed and went up towards them, catching their attention. Maki almost immediately spoke first. "Toge-kun where were you?" She asked concerned. Yuuta then joined the conversation, "Yeah Inumaki-kun, your door was locked which is abnormal for you to do..."

I didn't know my friends were worried for me, I felt guilty for locking my door now.

'I'm sorry panda, Maki, and Yuuta-kun. I was worn out from my mission earlier and went to bed quite early.."

They all sighed and smiled. "Its okay Toge, as long as your safe!" Panda-kun exclaimed. They all nod in agreement and motioned me to come closer.

I smiled and went in the field, the "training area." I was going up against Yuuta for training. I went in battle stance and went in for an attack. Right before I unzipped my collar, I began to cough.

Why did I have to have a coughing fit right now? Yuuta immediately ran towards me, but I raised my hand up to show to not come closer. I coughed into my hands and petals began to fall down. I quickly hid it in my pocket and turned my attention to my worried friends.

"What the hell was that Toge?!" Maki shouted at me. I widen my eyes in shock and fidgeted with my fingers. "Do you need me to take you to the nurse..?" Yuuta asked.

I quickly shook my head no, 'no thank you Yuuta, and I need to use the restroom' Before they could comprehend my sentence, I immediately dashed out of there. I needed to find out more about that curse.
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As I arrived to where the monster disappeared, the red gooey liquid was still there. Bingo. I scooped up a little with my finger and scraped it inside a plastic tube. Maybe I'll have it tested later.

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