Dr. HEART STEALER

#16: The Proposal

Park

People are gathered since it's the weekend. "I've prepared exquisite dishes making use of flowers", Sanji opened the picnic basket. "Wha! They look aesthetic!", Nami and Carrot commented. Sanji's eyes became heart-shaped. "Of course. It's for you and also Airi-chwan", Sanji looked around and saw that she's missing. 

"She said she'll take some time", Nami informed. "NO!!!", Sanji punched the ground. "It's so bouncy", Chopper poked one of the gelatin. "Oh, that is Nami's version", Sanji informed. "What do you mean?", Carrot tilted her head. Nami burned and gave a sarcastic smile. "Sanji", she muttered his name. A punch landed on his face and he fell to the ground. 

"Oh, this doesn't have any fillings at all. It's plain flat", Zoro said raising the green gelatin. "Ah, that's for Air-", Sanji was about to say something but someone was already in front of him. "Do you have something else to say?", Airi looked down at him like a bug. She intentionally stepped on him. "Ah!~ You can step at me one more time", Sanji had a nosebleed.

"Why are we here again?", Zoro yawned and lied down. "We're here for tree viewing!", Luffy said with confidence. "Flower bloom viewing", Airi corrected. "Like that", Luffy nodded.  "Then why is she here also", Ussop pointed at the pink head lady. "Oh, I will soon run as Student Council President. I just want to be acquainted with the former ones", Rebecca gave an innocent smile. "Eih?!!!", Luffy looked at her. "You're the one who brought her here", Nami sighed. "She fed me at a nearby ramen house", Luffy scratched his nape. 

"I'll be treating you to a buffet. Would you step down with your candidacy?", Rebecca chuckled. Luffy stopped and thought. "Don't fall into the bait!", Ussop and Chopper shook him. Rebecca noticed Airi looking at her. "I wonder if you still want to be the Vice-President", Rebecca offered her hand. Nami and Carrot bit into their nails seeing how Airi's hand is reaching out to hers. She took green gelatin and dropped it on her hand. "Why do you want to run as the president?", Airi also handed a spoon. The group sighed in relief. 

"I just want to regain our reputation", Rebecca said with a  smile but Airi saw her eyes aren't laughing. "And also, growing up. I had always been in the side tracks. I just don't want any of the students feeling the same. I don't want students to feel they're invisible", Rebecca just laid her platform. 

"Luffy, is that the reason why you also-", Chopper looked at him picking his nose. He threw a paper cup to him. "Focus", he got mad but Ussop held him back. "I just want to be free. The school president seems to be the freest position", he had a big smile. The group smiled with him even Airi who gave a weak one. Rebecca looked at each and finally realized something. "You're a formidable opponent", she put her game-face on. 

Lake Park

Airi excused herself and Rebecca joined her. "Do you have a special relationship with Trafalgar-sensei?", Rebecca suddenly asked. Airi remembered something. 

"None. You don't have to worry about us", Airi looked forward. "I'm not worried about..", Rebecca panicked and stuttered. "You like him?", Airi asked straightforwardly. Rebecca erupted. "How can you ask something so casually?", Rebecca pouted. 

Airi didn't respond. "I've been visiting the hospital. He's really hard working. He doesn't seem to do well with people but he still cares and gives extra attention to his patients", Rebecca clasped her hands together. Airi just nodded. Rebecca narrated all her observations with Trafalgar. 

"Are you his stalker?", Airi looked at Rebecca's flustered face. 

"Nah! Not like that. Just looking at him makes me feel more motivated to be kinder to people", she explained. "If you like him, then that's good", Airi gave a short laugh. Rebecca was confused.