Master of Teasing

"New friend"

Takagi got up very early and not waking Nishikata, went to the kitchen.
"My first day. So... calm down, everything will be fine. You just have to be yourself."

After drinking tea, Takagi went to the Academy. Along the way, she met Miya.
- Hi.
- Hi. You ready?
- ... Honestly, I'm a little worried.
- That's normal. I was scared in my time, too. It's okay. Everything will be fine.

When the girls entered the office, Miya introduced all the girls to Takagi.

- Girls! This is Takagi-chan. She is our new member.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to see you.
- Hello.
- Howdy. 

After everyone met Takagi, Miya gave her the first assignment.
- These papers need to be sent to the Director of the Academy. He's at the bar, now; you want to go yourself or send someone instead, it doesn't matter. The important thing is that the job must be done.
- Okay. *calling Nishikata*

Nishikata house

*the phone rings*

- Yeah?
- Are you awake?
- Yeah.
- Then run as fast as you can. Meet me at the entrance to the Academy.
- Where are you in such a hurry?
- You'll come running and i'll explain.
- Okay... *sigh* I'll be quick.
- Run like lightning and fly like a butterfly. You're lightning butterfly.
- Oh, Jesus.
- Hahahaha!

At the entrance to the Academy

Nishikata quickly ran to the entrance where he was waiting for Takagi.

- Uhh... huh... I am.... here... That... you need?
- Hi, Yuki. These the papers must be attributed to the Director. He's at that bar over there.
Nishikata looked where to go and pretty much freaked out.
- O_O ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!
- Run like lightning and fly like a butterfly. hee hee.... - said Takagi slowly moving back in Academy of.
- God, what's all this for?!

Nishikata took the bike and quickly drove towards the bar. As he was driving, he noticed that the clouds began to thicken.
"It's probably going to rain. I should hurry."

Nishikata entered the bar, where a vacancy for the position of assistant bartender was hanging; he noticed a middle-aged man in a black shirt, sitting at the table. That was the Director of the Academy.
- Sorry, you're the Academy Director?
- Yeah. - A man introduced himself. - Do you need something, young man?
- Here. *gave the papers* Said to bring it to you.
- Um.... Thanks, young man. Tell them, it will be sign soon.
- Okay.
Nishikata grabbed the paper about jobs; and go to the Academy.
"Um... *the position of assistant bartender*. Um... Oh. Might come in handy."

When he arrived at the Academy, he quickly ran to the student Council office.

*a knock at the door*
- Who's there? - asked Miya.
She went to the door and opened it. At the door stood Nishikata, which is translated spirit.
- Can I talk to Takagi-San?
- Sure. Takagi! - shouted Miya.
- Coming! * came running to Miya.* What is it?
- Here. The guy is waiting for you.
- Thank you. - Takagi thanked Miya.
They both went out into the corridor, where Nishikata told about the situation with a papers and with a vacancy. From last Takagi was a bit in of shock.
- "Bartender's assistant position?"

- Aha...

- And me?
- What are you meaning?
- I'll be alone, and, you'll be at work all day. We will not be able to see each other!
- Excuse me! I thought I should bring some money into the house!
- ...
- And besides. Didn't you decide to become a member of the student Council, didn't you?
- ... Yeah... You're right. Just... then we won't see each other at all, until the holidays.
- Rie, I understand you. I don't like it either, but you and I are on our own and we have to pay for the house, for the food and more.
- *sigh * Okay. You are right. Find out about the job and tell me about it tonight, okay?
- Okay. And we'll decide what to do together, okay?
- Okay.

Rang the bell and Takagi has moved in office, and Nishikata sat on bench and thought. Suddenly, to him ran to Hinata.
- Hi, Nishikata.
- Hi, Hinata.
- Take this. *gives bottle of water* You must be very tired to run here and there.
- Thank you... Why are you being so nice?
- Simply so. That's it.
- Um... - Nishikata began to drink water. He felt a little strange.
- Shall we go to the dining room?
- *looked at my watch * Yeah, let's go.

They went together to the dining room and Nishikata, though not blushed, but he felt strange.
"Strangely. I feel something pulling me back. The pain in my heart is so bad. But... Why?"
Together they sat down at a lone table and began to eat. Nishikata was very much surprised at this.
"Why did she choose this table? Like free seats was many, but why precisely this? She has no friends? Or does she just like sitting alone? Ask her?"
- Nishikata, I chose this table, because i like sitting alone. To break the head is not necessary.
- Shit! That obvious, huh?
- Aha.
- I see.
They began to eat and, at some point Hinata asked Nishikata about them with Takagi relationship.
- So, you're friends with Takagi? Or you...
- Uh.... Well, we... friends. (You moron! (◣_◢))
- Oh... Eh... Um... I see.
- What?
- Nothing much. - she kept eating.
Nishikata looked at her in bewilderment and thought to himself.
"Why would know she? Why would she know about my relationship with Takagi? Something's not right."

When the bell rang for the lesson, Nishikata and Hinata went to class. At this point, they were approached Takagi.
- Howdy.
- Hi, I'm Hinata.
- Nice to meet you. Takagi.
- Me... I should go. - Hinata quickly plummeting has, and Takagi has drawn close to Nishikata.
- Well...
- What?
- Let's play?
- Into what?
- Throwing a ball. "He who wins will not wash the dishes."
- Wow! I agree!
- I knew that. - Takagi viciously smiled.

They started playing the game; everything went on as it was until...

- Ow! - The ball hit Takagi in the eye.

- Yes! I win! said Nishikata, but quickly stopped and walked over to Takagi.
- You okay?

- Yeah... Ow!

- Let me check... - Nishikata trying to open Takagi's eye, but it was very hurt for her.
- OW!!!

- I'm sorry.

- Can you open your eye?

- No.
- Come on, I'll take you to the infirmary.

- Okay.

She took his hand and his heart began to beat violently. While they were going to the infirmary, Nishikata was nervous all the time.
- Yuki...
- Yes?

- Do you know that girl?
- Which one?
- Hinata.
- Well, we met yesterday. It seems she's a normal. And, what?
- She seems "interested" in you.
- What?!
- hee hee hee. I'm just kidding. But, just in case... Try not to stand out from the crowd.
- I don't... - Nishikata didn't get to say how they were in the infirmary.
The nurse examined Takagi and dripped to her, something in her eye. A little later, they separated on business. Takagi to the student Council office and Nishikata to the classroom. 

While he was walking, he noticed 2 guys beating Hinata. Unable to look at it, he walked up to them and punched one of the guys in the face. A fight began, during which came... Academy Director.
- What's going on here?!
- They... * sobs * started hitting me.... *sobs*
- All three?
- No... * sobs*.... Just these two.
- All right, you both follow me.

The Director and two of the bully's gone. Nishikata approached Hinata and began to calm her down.
- Hey... That is all right. No one will ever hurt you again.

- Thank You... *cries.*...
Nishikata hugged Hinata, from what they both're blushing. The hugging scene was quite long, but...
- Nishikata, thank you. Thanks so much.
- You're welcome.
He took her hand and they went to class together. As they walked, Nishikata and Hinata blushed heavily; but Nishikata it was even worse.

"What I do?! Why would I?! I don't... Huh? Why?! What for?! I have Takagi. So why do I need someone else?! I am... not in love... I'm doing this out of regret and sympathy. So why, I feel so bad?"