Dr. HEART STEALER

#6: Sports Festival: Red Team Wins

Sen Metropolitan National High School

School Ground 

"Alright! We're going to start with the games!", Luffy shouted as he ties the red band on his head. "Sorry, Luffy but I can go all out, right?", Zoro smirked as he tightens his white band. "Ghrr! Why should I be in the same group as you!!!", Sanji complained. 

Nami and Airi are both standing on the shades. "Will you be fine this year? If I recall, last year-", Nami was interrupted by Airi's cough. "I'll be fine. I won't allow this team to lose", Airi assured. "That's not what I'm talking about", Nami sighed. "Just don't push too hard", Nami patted her back. "I'll be competing in the swimming relay. I heard there's a monetary prize for it", Nami winked. Airi nodded and walked the opposite way. 

"What game will you join this year?", Tashigi suddenly appeared. "Karuta (Japanese Card Game", Airi answered. "I can see you winning that easily", Tashigi gave a thumbs up.  "You shouldn't be cheering on an opponent", Airi looked at her white band. Tashigi stopped walking. "Isobe", Tashigi called out her name. Airi turned to face her. "I'm glad you're joining games. Let's enjoy this year again", Tashigi smiled and then run away. 

What's that all about?

Tashigi met with Shirahoshi. "Is that Airi?", Shirahoshi asked. "She said she'll be playing Karuta", Tashigi informed. "Oh, my brother will join as well. I bet he'll come crying after his loss", Shirahoshi chuckled. Tashigi also laughed with her. "You know what, I went to the same middle-high school with Isobe. During those days-", Tashigi was hesitant to say something that might put Airi's reputation down. "I know. Airi's such a cold person, right?", Shirahoshi skipped. "I'm surprised you guys were acquainted", Tashigi nervously commented. 

"I had always been sick so I spent time at the hospital. It was some years ago when I was admitted for almost the whole year, her mother occasionally brings her for consultations. She will not talk to anyone else in the pediatrician's room. No one dared to talk to her because of the thick wall she surrounded herself with. But you know, she would often make a caring expression whenever a child cries", Shirahoshi smiled. "So, from that time on. Even when she rejects my offer, I will stay and force her to play with me", Shirahoshi narrated. 

"You're amazing, Shira. You always see something good in a person", Tashigi praised. The pink hair flushed and shook her head. 

"I guess someone truly amazing pushed Airi to become a better person", Shirahoshi commented as soon as she heard Luffy laughing while joining the "meat-eating competition". 

Oval

Airi just finished winning the game. She decided to check on the scoreboard. There's a close score between the red and white teams. One of the most awaited games is the relay between all of the club representatives. She saw Luffy pouting on the side while eating dried fish. 

"We can't help it. The school principal doesn't want the student council to join this game", Airi stood next to him. "But Zoro and Sanji are running!", Luffy pointed at the two gritting teeth. They need to team up to win the game. "Zoro is the president of Kendo Club and Sanji is for the Cooking club", Airi reminded. "Coby is even running!", Luffy spotted the pink-haired man trembling in excitement. "He's a representative of their club if I'm not mistaken... Disciplinary Club extension of the Student Council", Airi twitched her eye while saying the club name. 

"Oh, is that my face on his shirt?!", Luffy pointed at the green head. "Oh, it's Bartolomeo-san. He's the leader of your fan club. I'm not sure how their club is official", Airi said with a straight face. "I wonder if he'll let me join his club", Luffy hummed. "He'll probably die", Airi noticed how sparkly Bartolomeo become when he saw Luffy looking at him.