𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮, 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧, 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩! | 𝙢. 𝙖𝙩𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙪

finally, a break | 3

AN: Ty for those that have already read this book (OvO) I'm aware it's been like... a solid few months since I've written the first two chapters. Sorry😳

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Boss Lady
your ass had one damn job
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Me
you're talking to me like a friend how sweet 🥺

Boss Lady
...
Whatever. Just make sure you don't interact with him any more than you have to.

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Mizushima smiled to herself as she saw the Boss Lady get flustered over text. It was the day after the Atsumu incident and she had already done her note of the day. Today's note mission succeeded way better than last time by a landslide. But, she noticed Atsumu glance into her classroom door, which was open, when he was coming back from the cafeteria.

Mizushima pretended to be submersed into her game, but honestly she was very scared and worried that Atsumu was going to approach her. She sighed in relief when he went back to his own business and walked away.

Sitting, Mizushima was frustrated. How would she be able to endure the next week like this? And it will only get harder the longer it progresses... at least she has work today.

Most students dislike the idea of work and having a schedule full of productivity, but Mizushima has to pay for her gaming equipment somehow. Currently, she was saving up for a Ninetendou Swish. She was ashamed of herself for being a so called 'gamer' when more and more people in school were playing on the Swish before she could get her hands on one.

A staticky 'A flat' rung throughout the whole school, informing the students and staff that lunch was over, and that the school day would continue. Mizushima was glad, life would be a little more peaceful for the next two hours. English and Art were Mizushima's easiest subjects, and she was blessed with a schedule allowing her to end her day with them.

"Now repeat after me..." The teacher had already started teaching English pronunciation, and Mizushima followed along.

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"That will be 1,441 yen. Thank you for coming." Mizushima plastered a smile onto her face for the customer, and the customer returned the gesture as well as some money.

"Keep the change honey. Have a good day." Mizushima's heart clenched at the nice lady. How she wished she could witness such kindness more often. But her life was too full of gaming for that... Should she tone down her gaming habits..?

Mizushima shook her head. Of course not. The only thing going for her was her passion and talent for gaming and concept art. A hobby she picked up after deciding how exactly she wanted to help gaming companies in the future. Speaking of, she saw that the convenience store she worked in was slower than usual, and took out her sketchbook.

"Today... a giant with Nordic background! His name will be... Kjeld!" Mizushima whispered to herself, and started getting to work.

An earring here and there, a rough texture for his skin. He will have horns protruded from his joints, and a helmet given to him by a Norse god.

"That's a strange looking anime character." A voice said, distracting Mizushima. Initially offended, Mizushima closed her eyes and informed the person that what she was drawing was a game character of Norse descent...

"... and definitely not an an... ime.... character." Mizushima slurred the last two words as she opened her eyes and saw Miya Atsumu standing in front of her, with a steel water bottle on the counter, along with a copy of Volleyball Monthly.

"Please don't hurt me, I didn't mean to stomp on your toe, I was angry and I didn't realize how rude I was being. I apologize oh great one... uh why is your hair gray?" Mizushima desperately tried to save herself when she saw the difference in hair.

"I think you have me mistaken with my brother." The boy said blankly.

"Oh, hahaha I'm sorry about that." Mizushima quickly tried pulling herself together and started scanning his items. There was an awkward silence forming between them when the Miya lookalike decided to speak up.

"Oh great one, huh?" The Miya imposter mumbled, and Mizushima blushed in embarrassment while bagging his items.

"Aha, yeah... I thought I was in a real pinch back there. Who are you, anyway?" Her confusion was too much to push aside, and she awaited his answer as he fished out his money to pay.

"You haven't heard of me? I'm Miya Atsumu's twin brother." He replied as she exchanged his things for the money. Mizushima's face scrunched up in confusion, having never known this.

"I guess it's expected, I don't exactly pay attention to popular people in school." She replied, quietly. She had been observing him this whole time, and now it seemed obvious. His demeanor and way of talking were completely different from his twin.

He didn't say anything but a short expression of thanks and she barely had time to tell him goodbye before he swiftly left the store. She watched him walk away until he was out of sight and sat back in her seat with a light blush on her face. Shaking her head, she began calculating the prices for the store.

Needless to say, Mizushima liked him more than that brother of his.