"To know all things, to do all things, and to say all things."
University
"To a certain degree, man wants to control society", a long black-haired woman looked at her students listening attentively. "Sensei~you have already taken over us", one of the students raised his hand and gave a side comment. The group laughed and they went back to their discussion. The lecture ended, and she left the room and saw a peach-haired woman holding a laptop bag waving at her with a wide smile. "That's for the university queen. I heard some students planning to fail your class so they could see you again next semester", the bubbly one chuckled and locked arms with the raven head. Azumi looked at the woman's eyes and gave a small smile. There's quite a 5 inches height gap between the two so Hina had to raise her head for a bit. "Is there something wrong?", she was quick to notice a pained expression from her friend's eyes.
The woman avoided looking into her eyes knowing how good she is in catching someone's feelings. "I heard that your junior high school is doing a reunion. How exciting that would be. You'd be attending with Chifuyu-san, right?", Hina clasped her hands together. "Don't hang around parking lots. I've seen news about dangerous mafia and accidents usually lurk around those areas", the woman didn't want to spoil the peach head's excitement by dropping a dream that she had a few nights ago. "You're such a worry wart. I'll go with you once you do your shopping for what you are to wear", Hina let her go and stood in front of another classroom.
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Rikidai Private Junior High School
Azumi walked past the corridor and saw the way being cleared for her. "Can you do something about that face of yours? It's early in the morning", the girl sighed and turned to Chifuyu's enraged face. Pah-chin was taken to the juvie because he stabbed Osanai. As of this time, Draken and Mikey seemed to be having a fallout because of it. The vice-captain of the third division is acting violently after the arrest. The raven's head squeezed the lad's face and gave him a flick in the forehead. "I heard Baji-san is summoned to the principal's office for punching a garbage can in the backyard. I don't think someone else would vouch for him so instead of wasting your strength imagining beating someone in your brain, look for a way to get him out of being expelled", Azumi let him go and continued walking.
Female students now surrounded her as soon as she was a meter away from the delinquent.
Hanami-senpai, I heard that you're also part of the peer tutors. I will be asking the whole class to attend.
You don't have to. The teachers might think I am going to take their job.
You make things look so easy.
The calligraphy club is also asking if you can drop by to help us out with a festival booth sign.
I'll be dropping by this afternoon.
Chifuyu clicked his tongue seeing how she's a natural magnet. People gather around even if she doesn't smile that much. He wouldn't admit it in front of her but she understood the charm that Azumi has. It's not that she is warm and a ray of sunshine but her competence feels so serene and calming.
After class,
Calligraphy Club
The club members were thrilled to see their upperclassmen visit. "Did you bring Chifuyu-san with you?", some firstyears peeked behind and were disappointed to see that Azumi came alone. "He's probably hanging at the rooftop with Baji", the name made the third years feel chills in their spine. Contrary, the first years are blushing. "They're always together. Can you just imagine being thrown in their presence", they squealed at the imagination. The third year just felt pity for them.
The president of the club entered carrying a bar of ink. "Let's start", he announced and everybody wore their aprons. "Ren. Don't you think you have to make sure your first years will not approach Baji carelessly", Azumi stationed next to the tall brown-haired man. "Are you jealous that they're going after Chifuyu?", Oikawa Ren, always had been a model student and excelled in his academics. "They should be aiming to be in a relationship with someone like you but because you're too nice to everyone, you became the school's grandpa", the girl didn't hesitate to describe him. The lad just laughed and sketched a kanji on the paper. "Mujouken", Azumi read. "As expected from you. It just took you seconds to figure it out", Oikawa smiled. "Then, what's new with Chifuyu?", the lad asked.
"Just a few days ago, he's been bragging about that female gangster that was known as a legend. She was called Crimson Butterfly because the way she rides her bike was smooth enough to make the lights seem like a butterfly", Azumi found herself making a calligraphy of a butterfly. "We'd be graduating a few months from now. Do you think he'll quit the gang?", the lad asked. "I tried to get him out but I am also worried about it", the girl knew what it takes to leave a gang. Chifuyu is strong but he might not get out without broken bones.
Hanami's Residence
Living Room
Even if the place was designed traditionally, the family still added modern accessories like a huge mirror on the wall. Azumi turned and saw that her belt was done beautifully. "Thanks, Fumi-san. I'll be back before 9", the girl reached out to the pouch that Fumi prepared for her. "Make sure to send me pictures", the ash grey-haired woman smiled from ear to ear. "You just wanted pictures of Chifuyu. He's way too young for you", Azumi sighed and walked towards the exit. "Azumi", Fumi called out to her name with such endearment. "Have fun", she waved her hand. The girl understood the weight of her words and nodded.
Shrine Gate
The place is filled with people who are also excited about the festival. "Sorry for being late", Emma apologized. "You sure are", Draken agreed. Takemichi couldn't take his eyes away from the one that he was dating. He still is dazed by the fact that he's dating a wonderful girl. From a distance, Chifuyu is hiding behind the post. "What are you doing?", Azumi looked in the direction of where the blonde was looking at. "I can't believe those dudes are openly dating their girls. I mean, I'm not sure about Draken", he felt embarrassed for their sake. "You duck around Baji. What's the difference with them enjoying the festival together?", the girl sighed and started walking. "I asked Baji-san to come with me but he said he's not a fan of crowded places", Chifuyu checked the place. "Not a fan of crowded places unless it is a brawl", Azumi gave a scoff.
"Azumi! Look, candied apple!", the blonde pointed and dragged the girl ignoring the stares from the people around.
Man, he's lucky to have a pretty date.
Fate, how can you be so cruel to me?!
I should have just stayed at home. Even these youngsters have a date while an old dude like me is alone just watching people pass by.
Chifuyu handed one to Azumi and pestered her to take a bite. "Sweet", she commented. "Of course, they are dipped into sugar. Can you feel the crisp?", the lad also bit into him and felt the flavor spreading inside his mouth. The girl just watched the vice-captain of Toman first division get excited about candied apple. "Fumi-san wanted me to send pictures", Azumi informed. "Here, let me take it. I'm great at taking one", Chifuyu grabbed the girl's phone and opened the front camera. "Try to make your smile bigger", he directed.
After sometime, Chifuyu saw some of his gang members and Azumi also was dragged along by her underclassmen. Oikawa is also with them. "Grandpa is here. Is he handing out festival cash?", Azumi turned to the man wearing a yukata. "Oikawa-san looks sharp with his black yukata. Of course, you always be elegant, Hanami-san", the underclassmen started taking pictures with her. The younger ones have so much energy that Azumi and Oikawa was swept along.
Bench
Oikawa passed a can of soda and a box of takoyaki. "So, how is my cousin holding up? My parents already made arrangements with the academy. It's not so far from here. If you haven't yet decided, you can tag along", the brown head invited. "You're fine with that? Most of your friends will be at Samezuka High", Azumi swallowed one. "It's a good school. I will still keep in touch with those guys. Plus, that's just one train away", the lad chuckled. "Ren, don't take all the burden to yourself. You just tend to carry it all. I'm also a member of the family. I might not the a man but I can do what I can", the lady looked at the festival lights. "I'm lucky to have such reliable cousin", Oikawa poked her cheeks and started teasing her about being ditched by her date.
Chapter end.
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