An Unexpected Outing [IDOLiSH7 Gaku x Tsumugi]

An Unexpected Outing

"Oh no!" Tsumugi hit the steering wheel of the IDOLiSH7 van with her hand. She was driving back to Takanashi Productions when her car made a loud metallic sound, so she pulled over.

Tsumugi heaved out a breath and ran her hands through her long, blonde hair. She pulled out her phone and texted the RabbitChat:

[Tsumugi]

Sorry, everyone, I will be late coming home. My car broke down near the convenience store... You all can order takeout. I'm going to have to push the car to the repair shop...

[Riku]

Manager! Awww I'm sorry! Get it checked out soon!!!

[Nagi]

OH NO! Get home safe, darling.~

[Iori]

...

Understood.

Stay safe out there.

Tsumugi smiled, glad to have such a caring group of idols. She texted back:

[Tsumugi]

Thank you very much, everyone. I'll try my best to come home soon.

[Gaku]

Tsumugi, I can come to help you. I'm at that convenience store right now.

Wha? Gaku-san? He never joins the chat.

[Tsumugi]

Gaku-san! Thank you very much. I'll wait here, then.

[Gaku]

See you there.

"Saved!" Tsumugi threw her hands in the air, puffing a sigh of relief. She opened the trunk and stepped outside, slipping her phone inside her blazer's pocket.

She put her hands on her knees and inspected the damage. Nothing seemed to be wrong on the outside...

When she turned around, Gaku was standing over her.

Tsumugi yelped, trying to take a step back but bumped into the van. "G-gaku-san! You're here already!"

"Yo." Gaku lips quirked into a smile, and he offered her a hand. In his other, he held a bag of groceries. There were only two bottles of water in them.

Tsumugi took his hand, and he pulled her up.

"You said your car broke down?" Gaku said. "I can help push."

She bowed, hair flipping over her face. "Thank you so much for your help!"

"It's no problem at all, Tsumugi. You must have been thirsty, waiting out in the heat." He gave her a bottle.

"T-thank you! You are too kind, Gaku-san." She was a little suspicious as to why he had them. Now it made sense. Tsumugi accepted the drink but didn't open it yet. She didn't think she could with Gaku towering over her.

Gaku chuckled and backed up a little. Mission complete.

He decided to tell Tsumugi about his grandfather that taught him how to work on cars and suggested he take a look at it.

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Gaku taught Tsumugi little tricks to help fix the car, and soon enough, the car was up and rolling.

"Thank you so much! How much do you need?" Tsumugi fished through her wallet, a smile on her face.

"No, no, it's alright." Gaku waved his hand.