[ Chapter 28 ] - [ Starry Idol ]

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"It's frustrating."


You look over to Rantaro as you finished up stretching after an exciting match. He placed his hand on his head with a scowling expression. Yet, the moment he peers upward, his eyes soften at the sight of you. "I can't believe how much you've seriously improved."


"I'm on my A-Game today!" You enthused happily.


Valt laughs and grabs your hands to twirl around. You smile alongside him. His infectious joy overwhelming your exhausted self. "I know, we're both improving!! We're the perfect team!"


"The best in the world," you agreed eagerly.


Rantaro rolls his eyes. The sweet treat in his mouth was definitely helping ease away the green taste of envy at the sight. He shook his head. "You're getting carried away by your mood again!"


"No I'm not," Valt mocks and proceeded to let you go to further tease Rantaro.


As they continued their banter, you couldn't help but notice someone missing. Turning your head over your shoulder, you spot your dark haired friend behind you. Leaning against the rooftop fence in silence, hands in his pockets, Daina seemed to be in deep thought.


"Daina!" You call out curiously. His head lifts a few seconds after your shout. "Are you okay?"


". . ." He takes a second to respond. ". . .Yeah."


You couldn't ask anything else due to hearing a loud crash which tears your attention away. Your head whips back around in alarm to see Valt upside down on the bench. Rantaro stared at him as though he's stupid before realizing something. "Oh yeah. Your next opponent is Orochi's Odin. It's an attack type like [First name]. It'll be different from my Ragnaruk, y'know?"


"We know that," Valt says carelessly.


"Then you should be more motivated!"


"Yeah," Valt nods before maneuvering himself to sit normally. His hands settle on both sides of his legs and looks up at Rantaro. There's something akin to admiration and fondness in his eyes. 


Rantaro is oblivious to his stare. He brings a hand to his chin to ponder further. "You should think of more ways to attack. Let's see. . .so against Odin. . ." 


As he mutters to himself, Valt couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips into a happy smile. He tilts his head to the side to gaze at his best friend fondly. "Thanks, Kumicho." 


The blonde blinks in confusion at the sudden comment. His hand lowering itself to his chest and raises an eyebrow. "What's gotten into you?"


"You're thinking of a lot to help us out," Valt continues and sways his feet with glee. "Having such a good friend like you is a real life saver."


Processing his words, Rantaro looks off to the side in embarrassment. He scratches his chin with a bashful grin. "You're overdoing it!"

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