The (self-proclaimed) genius of Rikkai.
A (fat) sweet-loving guy who's playful and carefree out the courts, but somewhat arrogant in his skills and abilities.
That is why he is the self-proclaimed genius, right?
You were a fan of the guy, but unlike the other girls who you know, always give him sweets and all that stuff they buy at shops, you were different.
You usually didn't show your affection towards the guy.
You were a very awesome baker and (some of) your classmates always asked help or tips from you when they plan on baking Marui a cake.
It was your job anyway.
I mean literally, you're the one who bakes the cakes at Marui's favorite cake shop.
One, it was nearest to Rikkai and two, your cakes are delicious.
And you didn't know he loves your cakes.
One time, you got awfully sick and had to go absent.
Both in school and at work.
You wanted to at least show up at your work place because you wanted to do something.
But your mother wouldn't let you.
Later that day, Marui dragged Jackal, his best friend, along with him to the cake shop.
'You promised to treat me to cake today, Jackal. The cakes here are delicious, no, awesome, no... heavenly!'
Buying him his all-time favorite, he was so happy.
'I wish I could meet the one who bakes these cakes.'
Taking a bite, he felt disappointed. He frowned and Jackal noticed this. 'What's wrong?'
'It's not the same.'
'What?'
'I said, it's not the same. Where's the owner of this shop?'
Marui stood up and went to the owner who was actually the one by the counter.
'I'm sorry to disappoint you sir, but the one who bakes those cakes is sick and can't work.'
Like a boss, he asked for your address.
'I'm afraid I can't just give you our employee's information.'
'Look, sir, you do notice that I'm always the one who goes here everyday to eat, right?'
'You wouldn't want to lose a regular customer, would you?'
The owner had no choice but to give him your address.
He gave his leftover cake to Jackal who in returned sighed at his friend's actions.
'Why did you ask for the address?'
'I'm going to their place and take care of the person who bakes my cakes. So that person can work again.'
Another sigh. 'How are you even sure they'll let you in or something?'
Silence. Pop. It was Marui's gum.
'By the way, she was absent today.'
Marui stopped in his tracks and looked up at the bald dude. 'She's sick?'
'Guess so.'
Marui shrugged anyway and continued to make his way towards your house.
Seeing it, Jackal seems to have recognized your home but shook it off, thinking it might just looked like it.
Besides, they took the long way to your house.
Ringing the bell, your mother walked towards the door to open it.
'Kuwahara-kun? My, what are you doing here at such an hour?'
Marui looked at the two of them with a confused face. He sent Jackal a look that said, 'You know each other?'
Your mom let them in anyway, offered a few snacks to the two.
'We're sorry to barge in to you at this time. Uhm, is she still sick?'
She then explained that you forgot your umbrella the day before and had to run home under the heavy rain, making you sick.
'Because of that, she was absent. Both in school and at work.'
'At work, you mean?'
'The nearest cake shop to your school.'
Marui wasted no more time and quickly walked to your room, only to find you on the floor, doing the homework for that day and writing down some new recipe.
'M-Marui-kun? J-Just how...?' You blushed since you were in your sleepwear and your hair was messy too.
He went beside you and blushed as well, before wrapping his arms around you and kissing your cheek.
'Wh-why are you...?'
'I-I'm not really all good when it comes to taking care of people.' He started to speak.
'But I know that sick people need tender love and care.'
'So get well soon and bake me your sweet, sweet cakes made with love.'
You looked at him with wide eyes once again.
'J-Just...how did you know where I live?'
He just smirked proudly and said his beloved catchphrase.
'Dou, tensai-teki?'
