Hanako sat by the window, staring outside into nothingness, tapping his finger on the window sill again and again.
He sighs.
"As normal huh?"
It was 30 minutes to the end of the school day which meant that students should be out of class soon.
The sound of footsteps get louder, causing him to turn his head; he was in fight or flight mode for some reason and strongly on guard.
"Who goes there?" He exclaims, clutching onto his knife, ready to rid of any threat.
However, he loosens his grip once he lays his eyes upon the young, blonde haired boy.
"Shounen." He mumbles turning his head back to look outside.
"Aren't you supposed to be in class?"Kou:"Yeah I am." He responds bluntly.
Hanako:"Then how come you're here."
Kou:"I can't concentrate and also...I came to apologise."
Hanako:"Apologise?" He looks back to Kou.
Kou:"A-ah." He scratches the back of his head.
"I lost my cool yesterday and I'm sorry."Hanako:"I'm not particularly angry." Hanako huffs while picking at his hat again.
"In fact, I should be saying sorry."Kou:"So...we're cool again?"
Hanako gives a half smile.
"Of course." He rests his chin on the palm of his hand.
"But you didn't come here just to apologise right? Tell me what you feel you need to."
He says, still looking out the window.Kou:"You saw right through me. He laughs awkwardly.
"Well..."
Hanako:"I don't mind if you're here to just curse me out."
Kou:"That's not it." He whispers sorrowfully.
"How come you're fine with everything? Do you not care about senpai?"
Hanako closes his eyes.
"I'm not fine with everything."
Kou:"Then-"
Hanako:"Listen shounen."
Kou stops.
Hanako:"I'll...sort stuff out okay?"
Kou:"Sort stuff out?"
Hanako:"Uh huh." He says hopping off the window ledge.
"So for now, can you concentrate on keeping Yashiro happy?" He looks directly at him with his hand on his shoulder.
Kou looked perplexed but he nodded anyway. If Hanako said he'll sort stuff out, he shouldn't worry right?
Kou:"I got it." He squeezes his heirloom with a determined expression painted all over his face.
He was determined. He needed to keep Yashiro in a good mood and safe on top of that, otherwise he wasn't a real friend.
Hanako:"Thank you."
He spins around once again and walks back to the window.
Kou:"But Hanako how are you going to-"Yashiro:"Hello guys." She says walking in smiling.
Hanako:"Hey Yashiro." He smiles too.
Yashiro glances over to Kou, fiddling with her hands and then to Hanako.
Kou:"Don't worry senpai, we're fine now."
Yashiro's eyes glisten.
"Thank goodness."
Kou tries to appear unbothered but a sense of worry was still underneath the fake 'happy' expression; Yashiro could easily read him though.
Hanako:"So Miss daikon, ready to clean?"
Yashiro:"Oh er yeah, sure."
Kou:"Hanako?"
Hanako:"What is it?" He says confusedly.
Kou:"You're making Yashiro clean?"
Hanako:"That's right. Is there a problem?" He tilts his head innocently.
Kou:"But-"
Hanako:"Yashiro's my assistant after all, did you forget?
Yashiro:"It's fine Kou kun." She beams picking up the broomstick and tying back her hair.
Kou:"Senpai." He creases his eyebrows.
Hanako:"Shounen, I have something to do so keep Yashiro company okay?"
Yashiro:"Huh? Where are you going Hanako kun?"
Hanako smirks.
"Hmm? You're interested in what I'm doing? Yashiro you perverted daikon!"
Yashiro blushes.
"I'm not a pervert! I just-"
Hanako:"I'm kidding. I'm just going to pay Tsuchigomori a visit that's all."
Kou:"Why?"
Hanako:"You guys sure are cheeky aren't you? The old man deserves a visit every once in a while, does he not?"
Kou and Yashiro look at eachother.
Yashiro:"I guess you're right."
Hanako:"Then!" He waves and hums as he leaves.
Kou manages to let out a little laugh which contagiously makes Yashiro laugh too.The next day~
Aoi:"What's on your mind Nene chan? Are you in love again?"Yashiro:"E-Eh!? That's not it!" She flails her hands around.
"I was just lost in thought that's all."Aoi:"If you need someone to talk to I'm here okay?"
Yashiro:"Aoi chan."
Yashiro was happy to have such a dear friend like Aoi by her side. Even though she probably couldn't tell her everything on her mind, she felt very much at ease with her around.
Aoi:"Ah sorry Nene chan! I forgot I need to give these to the office. Catch you later okay?"
Yashiro:"Okay." She waves before taking her hand down slowly.
She turns around only to bump into Akane.
Akane:"Aoi is adorable as usual isn't she?"he says dreamily.
Yashiro:"Uh...yeah."
Akane:"How is that apparition going?"
Yashiro didn't expect him to bring up Hanako kun so she remained silent, unsure of what to say.
Akane:"I see." He twists up his mouth before
walking away.
What was all that about and what did he 'see?'
Yashiro pondered in thought throughout the day; Akane didn't usually talk to her so it was slightly unusual of him. Perhaps he wanted to be her friend?
She made her way to the old girls bathroom; Kou was already there.Kou:"S-senpai."
Yashiro examines the bathroom.
Kou:"If you're wondering about Hanako, he's gone to see Tsuchigomori again."
He says picking at his brow.
Yashiro:"Oh."
Kou:"Don't worry, he said he'll be back and uh,to still continue cleaning." Kou gives her a reassuring smile.
Yashiro:"Okay."
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Fanfiction*CONTAINS MANGA SPOILERS* Manipulation, lying, fear. After Yashiro Nene becomes aware that her life is coming to an end, the trio struggle with how they should continue acting. On top of that, Hanako has been keeping secrets and disappearing out of...