Men in Uniform --Part 2---

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I hear girls fangirling... harder. Wow, that's the start. Wait... he said his name is Kradness... as in Utaite Kradness?

I study him. My eyes widen, that is Kradness. He's an utaite and an officer? I am confused. Does that also mean... the other officers are utaites too? I'm a fan of the Nico-Nico Douga! Oh, KRAD! What in his MATRIX is happening?!

It's useless. Out of all the girls here, I can't be noticed when it comes to the men in uniform. I won't even try to get close. Augh! But it's the Nico-Nico Douga!

Please help me forget this... I won't even be able to get close to them. With that in mind, I act calm and savvy as I always do, let's leave fate to deal with this. Oh no, what about the end of the day? *Pop* goes the fangirls.

The rest of the school day passed- longer than usual, it seems. When I made it to the front gate, I braced myself for the chaos. But when I got there, the crowd was already loosening. Amazing. I see four officers among the students and teachers. I identify them as; Kradness, Un:c, Mafumafu, and Soraru. I smirk at the sight and continue my path. While exiting- my paranoia increases. I feel a pair of eyes trailing me.

I sit down at a bench in the nearby park... populated with busy students, businesspeople, and practical everyday people. Oh, and the Edo officers. I make small movements to the sound of the beat of my music, reading a book. Specifically a manga book. And specifically I'm reading the manga Attack on Titan.

While reading in peace, with my peripheral vision, I see a tall figure stop and stand in front of me. I can only see the lower part of the person's body, I do not want to look up, who is this person, what are they doing here with me?

I finally get the courage to look up after a couple minutes, It's Kradness! He seems to have been trying to get my attention for a while. I immediately pause my music.

"Moshimoshi," he smiles, he said it in the most cute and ridiculous way. He's carrying a satchel bag, and still in uniform.

"Oh, um... hi. Sorry if I left you waiting?" I reluctantly apologize. I hope none of the fangirls see this.

"No worries."

Kradness takes a seat next to me.

"Are you sure you're okay listening to music and reading a book simultaneously? It doesn't bother you?" He questions.

"No. It doesn't bother me and I'm totally okay. Thank you for your concern." I send a quick smile his way.

"What kind of genres of music do you like? Since you seem like you listen to them frequently."

He wants to learn more about me? Why me? He doesn't even know my name. Oh well. "So, I mostly like pop, and a couple more genres." I'm trying not to mention the word "utaite."

"Ah... great, good to know. But, do you know that listening to your music via earphones too frequently will damage your hearing."

Oh thanks Blondie, you partially ruined my interest in the usage of damn earphones or headphones.

"Again, thank you for your concern. And I could tell you like pop too, Japanese pop, Mr. Utaite Kradness." I nervously laugh, and take off the electronic.

"Are you trying to act like you know everything about me, Ms. [Last Name], [First Name]?" He narrows his eyes.

"No. Not in KRAD VORTEX." I mentally face palm. I swear I'm not, "Wait, how do you know my name?"

"My sources; I'm required to know the names and faces of almost every student in your school." He pauses, then continues, "I like your book. But I'm further than you in the manga."

"Oh. Great! Now I have someone to talk about it with... but no spoilers. Well... If you want to talk sometime, or hang out."

I divert my attention from him and look down at my book immediately after I realized what I said. What am I saying?! It just seemed like I asked an utaite/community officer out! That was just awkward... or awKRAD.

I look back up at him, "I'm sorry, Of-ficer." My shoulders drop, "Never mind."

My eyes wander away from him. I see him stand up; get himself organized, then he sticks his hand out to me and smiles.

I look at his hand, then to him, then back to his hand- and I reluctantly take his hand. "Um..."

"Let's go!" He eagerly pulls me up and quickly leads me somewhere. We're almost running across the park. People are staring!

"Wha-! Where are you taking me?!" Damn, Blondie has a strong grip.

"Ermm, somewhere," he pauses, "Are your parents okay with you staying out late?"

Oh no.

Kradness' P.O.V.

I slow us down near a crosswalk and came down to a stop.

"Have you heard of Ikasama Life Café?" I ask her.

"No. I haven't."

"Well," we cross the street, "Here we are." I say after a short pause.

She looks up and around the simple-looking café, I let go of her hand. She goes closer to one of the windows and looks inside. She asks, "Can we go in?"

"Are there people inside?"

"Yes."

"Does it say 'open' on the door?"

She looks at me like I'm stupid, "Yes."

"Then yes, you can go in." Sarcasm works on high schoolers... always.

We walk into the café. I could see the young lady absorb her surroundings. She walks over to the counter to look at the sweets and pastries display then looks overhead to the menu. "Wow, this place is simple on the outside, but pretty complex on what's inside. Looks like they have good stuff!"

I smile at her, "Yes they do. I've visited this place enough times for me to recommend it to others."

"Hello there, friends! What can I help you with?" A familiar voice greeted.

"Hey Reol! I never knew you were working today." I realize.

"I'm sorry but it's a new schedule. I'm off weekends now." She smiles and notices my partner, "Oh and who is this?"

"This is [First Name] [Last Name], a student at White Lily High School," I answer.

"Nice to meet you Reol," she bows, "You work in a really neat place."

"Oh dear, thank you. It is neat isn't it. But, not when you have an Ikasama Life- wait everyone has one right? Haha." Reol jokes, "Anyway, What should I get for you guys?"

"Um, I would like Sakura mochi and luxury bento. What would you like tomodachi? Or we could share," I ask [First Name].

"Okay, we will, but I'll have the strawberry cake and the crunchyroll. Please."

"Ok then, please wait." Reol leaves to do the rest.

We took a seat near a window. After a few minutes of waiting, my partner pages, "Hey, Officer Krad--"

"Feel free to just call me 'Kradness'." I smile at her.

"Ok Kradness, I see you and Reol are friends, are you two close?"

"Um, we collaborate a lot," I gave her part of the answer.

"You didn't give me the full answer, are you two close, like... dating?"

My eyes widen, "Pffffft. No." I wave her off, hiding my face, then our orders came.

"The food's pretty good here, and the tea. Why didn't I know of this place earlier?" [First Name] says after we finished eating.

"Well there are many of places that you may not know yet, and I would like to take you there, tomodachi." I offer.

I see a light dust of red on her cheeks, while smiling at me, "Geez, thank you Kradness. This is one of the nicest things someone has done for me," she looks down at her watch, "Oh Shoose, It's almost six, I need to get home!"

"No worries. I'll walk you home."

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