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"@soraruru: Mafumafu said that a melon is a sweet cucumber."

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It's been a week since Mafu was sick and now, he's quite healthy. Though he's been more focused on composing songs, he won't ever forget his studies.

As Mafu was eating breakfast, someone came. He opened the door and saw his two close friends, Urata and Sakata.

"Oh, hi~" Mafu said. "Why are you here? And... who's that?"

"I came to go with you in school since I saw our schedule that we'll be together! Oh and... that's Sakata, don't you remember?" Urata replied.

"Eh? I'm still eating," Mafu replied. "E-eh?! That's Sakatan?!"

Urata chuckled and nodded. "We'll wait for you then."

"N-no need," Mafu chuckled.

"I insist."

Urata entered Mafu's house, leaving Sakata outside, as Mafu quickly finished his breakfast.

"Okay, let's go," Mafu said as he stood and took his bag.

Mafu and Urata joined Sakata and headed off.

When they arrived, Amatsuki was already getting his things in the locker. Mafu quickly headed to the locker area and called, "Ama-chan!"

"Oh, Mafu-kun," Amatsuki said as he closed his locker. "Did you go with Urata-san?"

"Yes," Mafu replied with a chuckle.

"Let's go," Amatsuki said as he placed his arm over Mafu's neck.

Mafu nodded and walked with Amatsuki to the classroom. Before they entered, they heard Soraru talking to someone.

"Wait," Amatsuki whispered, blocking Mafu's way. "Soraru's talking to someone... shh..."

The two best friends slowly popped their heads inside the classroom and...

"I-is that...?" Mafu mumbled.

"It's Lon," Amatsuki whispered. "She's... back? What is she... doing here?"

"Eh?" Mafu omitted as he and Amatsuki listened to the conversation of the two.

"How did you know that I'm studying here?" Soraru asked.

"I asked Suzumu-san," Lon replied. "Missed me, onii-chan?"

"Onii-chan?" Mafu repeated.

"Since when were you back?" Soraru asked. "You could've at least waited at home."

"It's alright. I came back last... hmm, yesterday...?"

Suddenly, Lon hugged Soraru, which made him flinch. "I'm really sure you missed me, onii-chan. I bet you were lonely without me."

"I did miss you but-"

"Shh," Lon muttered as she hugged Soraru tighter. "Hug me, onii-chan."

"L-Lon... w-wait..." Soraru mumbled.

"Won't you follow your dear sister?"

"Listen..." Soraru said as he patted Lon's head. "I only told you to call me 'onii-san' (not 'onii-chan', okay?) was because I was teasing you. And I thought you looked cute when you're blushing."

Cute?!, Mafu thought. He remembered when he was sick... when he cried... when Soraru hugged him to comfort him. He missed those. He missed how concerned Soraru was. He felt something sting his chest the moment he saw Lon with Soraru. Tears were slowly forming in Mafu's eyes, but he blinked it away. He peeked and saw him hugging Lon.