Suzuki's Dorm
Suzuki was taking a shower when he heard his phone ring. He sighed in annoyance.
'Can't people just leave me alone today? I just want to take a hot shower and relax.'
He let the phone ring ignoring it as he kept showering but his phone began ringing again.
'Wait... What if it's Ayanokoji-San?'
He got out of the shower as he almost slipped on the wet floor and grabbed the towel hanger bar to stop himself from falling. He steadied himself and grabbed the towel wrapping himself with it.
'I almost died. What the hell?'
He sighed and walked out of the bathroom thankful no one was there to see such an embarrassing sight as he saw Ayanokoji Kiyomi's name on his phone.
'It really is her. Is she calling to ask about her confession he other day?'
He rushed over picking up his phone and answering it.
"Hello Ayanokoji-Sa..."
"Do you want to go to the pool?"
"Huh?"
"Would you like to go to the pool Horikita-Kun?"
Suzuki contemplated it for a second.
'Wouldn't she just wear that school uniform one? Ugh. I don't want to be disappointed like that... wait what kind of thoughts am I having.'
Suzuki tensed his head.
'I really am attracted to her huh? Well she is really cute. Which is why I don't want to see her wearing something so atrocious again.'
"I think I'll stay in my dorm."
"Are you avoiding me because of my confession?"
"Huh? No. I just want to stay indoors today. I want to relax."
"Horikita-Kun. Please come with me."
Suzuki could hear dripping.
"What's with all that dripping? Is it a leaking faucet?"
"Huh? No. I just took a shower."
Suzuki paused for a second at her words.
"Horikita-Kun?"
'A shower? What the?'
"Horikita-Kun?"
Suzuki blushed holding his hand to his mouth.
'Then right now she's...'
Suzuki imagined Kiyomi in a towel, her hair wet and tied in a bun.
"Horikita-Kun are you still there?"
"Oh...um yeah I'm still here."
"Well since I am your only friend I should come to make sure you're not lonely."
"I'm not going alone though. Sudo, Ike, Yamauchi, Sakura and Kushida."
"Kushida? Seriously?"
"Well I do acknowledge your advice but excluding her would mean Ike, Yamauchi and Sudo probably wouldn't come."
"Yamauchi and Sudo would still come."
"Hm? they would?"
"Yes they would."
He said this as his voice had a slight tone of disgust.
"Horikita-Kun... are you jealous?"
"Jealous? What!? No!"
"Perhaps I was hoping for too much then."
"That's not it. They're perverts. You shouldn't want to hang around them."
"Well, I don't think they'd do anything very bold so it should be fine. There's no need to cut off a friendship over behaviour that's harmless to me."
Suzuki sighed.
"You really want me to come?"
"I do."
'I really don't want to see her in that school swimsuit again.'
Suzuki imagined Kiyomi in a swimsuit.
'Even though the chance is probably low. There still is a chance that she'll wear something like....'
"So will you come with me?"
"I... I'll go with you."
"Glad to hear it. Pervert-Kun."
She hung up leaving Suzuki speechless.
'She could tell what I was thinking? Ugh... I'm such an idiot.'
Suzuki sighed.
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Outside The Pool
Suzuki showed up as he saw Kiyomi, Sakura and Kushida waiting.
"Hey Ayanokoji-San."
"Oh. You're here Horikita-Kun."
"Yeah. Were you three waiting long?"
"Me and Sakura-San just got here. I'm not sure about Kushida-San though. She was here when we got here."
Kushida shook her head.
"I wasn't waiting long either."
Kiyomi made a concerned expression.
"Are you sure? You're not pushing yourself too much are you?"
Kushida nodded.
"No. I'm completely fine."
Suzuki stood next to Kiyomi and whispered to her.
"About yesterday."
"It's fine. You're a boy so I get it."
Suzuki sighed thinking about that day.
'You're the only one that makes me like this though.'
"Still. I'm sorry."
"Well it is a good sign at least."
'She makes it sound like she's happy but her face hasn't changed in the slightest. Does she really like me?'
"You're staring"
"Oh sorry."
Then the Idiot trio arrived as Yamauchi walked up to Kiyomi.
"I bet Ayanokoji-Chan has a really cute outfit picked out."
"Um... you're making me a bit uncomfortable Yamauchi."
Suzuki sighed.
'Well, I did tell her not to hang out with guys like this.'
"Oh, I just know it. It'll be so cu..."
Sudo punched him in the head.
"Will you shut it man?"
"Hey! What was that for!?"
"You're making her uncomfortable."
"No, I'm not."
Kiyomi sighed.
"Nevermind. Let's just go."
Everyone entered the pool.
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Changing Rooms
Kiyomi took off her top leaving only her bra. This exposed her smooth skin and bit also exposed her fit figure.
Kushida smiled cheerily.
"Woah. Kiyone-Chan your figure is actually amazing!"
Ichinose nodded.
"Yeah, you got abbs. So cool."
"I was diligent in my physical training."
Kushida tilted her head as a deliberate way to act cute.
"I heard guys don't really like that kind of muscular figure though..."
"Well, that doesn't really matter to me."
Haruka looked at her.
"You're seriously amazing though. I don't think I've ever seen a girl that's so fit."
"Thanks."
Haruka hugged her from behind groping her breasts.
"You must be a C-Cup right?
"Yes I am but can you not say that out loud, please? It's embarrassing."
"Ahhh come on. We're all girls. Have a little fun.
Kiyomi sighed.
"Then should I tell the boys your bust size."
Haruka jumped back embarrassed.
"Eh!? No way!!! Don't do that! Please."
"Then it's settled."
Kushida made a worried expression but there was a hint of amusement hidden in her eyes.
"That's a bit cruel isn't it Kiyomi-Chan?"
"I suppose."
Ichinose made a concerned face.
"Speaking of cruel. Those scars... where did you get them from?"
Kushida nodded.
"Yeah. It's a bit worrying Kiyomi-Chan."
Kiyomi sighed.
"Just a couple of accidents when I was younger. I was an unlucky child."
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Pool Area
Suzuki waited by the pool as Kiyomi exited the changing rooms wearing a bikini. A blush shot up his face from seeing her smooth skin.
'Wait she has abbs? She's well-built. Wait... are those scars? Ugh. Was I right about her father? No, I'm almost sure I'm right about it now.'
Kiyomi sat beside him.
"I'm guessing this is what you wanted to see while we were on the phone?"
"What are you talking about? It's really rude to call someone a pervert before hanging up the phone."
"You changed your mind after hearing that I had taken a bath. Isn't it natural to assume you're a pervert?"
"No. And to think I came here from the goodness of my heart."
"..."
Kiyomi didn't respond as she got into the water.
"I'm not a pervert!"
"Fine fine. You're not a pervert. Are you going to join me in the pool or not?"
"Yeah"
He stepped in as they played Volleyball.
"I know I said I won't pry but can I ask? Why do you always hold back?"
"I'm just bored of giving it my all."
"What? That's the only reason?"
"Pretty much."
"You're kidding."
"No. That's really how I feel."
"Honestly."
Suzuki said this in an exasperated tone.
"I'm the one that should be saying that."
"Huh? What do you mean by that?"
"I've caught you staring at my breasts at least three times already."
Suzuki blushed.
"...Huh!? Um.. the first two times... they were an accident."
"So the third time was on purpose?"
"I never said that."
"I don't mind though. I'm glad your attention is on me."
Suzuki blushed.
'How can she say things like that so casually? Is she trying to get me flustered!?'
"If you want to win the game so badly then just focus on it.
'How am I supposed to do that after you say something like that?'
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End Of The Day
Kiyomi and Kushida were the first to head towards the changing room as they entered and Kushida moved to take off her swimsuit when Kiyomi raised her hand.
"Kushida. Don't undress yet."
"Huh? Why?"
Kiyomi stuck her hand in the vent pulling out a camera.
"Huh?"
Kiyomi gripped it breaking it in her hand as Kushida looked a bit apprehensive.
"Haha... you're pretty strong Kiyomi-chan."
"I suppose. Well, we should be clear now."
Kushida looked at Kiyomi with a new sense of realisation of her strength. It seemed to make her a bit frightened. Kiyomi's eyes turned to face her and Kushida saw the darkness in her eyes. She sweated.
"Are you alright Kikyo?"
"...Huh? Oh. Yeah. I'm fine!"
"Kikyo. Even today you put everyone first. Even though you're obviously not feeling well."
"Huh? No. I'm fine."
Kiyomi walked up to her as there was some confusion in Kushida's eyes.
"You're exhausted. You hide it well but I can see it."
"What? No, I'm fine."
Kiyomi hugged her and stroked her head.
"It's difficult, isn't it? Having to take care of everyone."
Kushida actually shed a tear.
"I... It... it really is hard... I... just..."
"Shhh shhh. It's okay."
While Kushida was probably feeling like Kiyomi was lifting a weight off her shoulders. Meanwhile, Kiyomi herself was probably thinking something like 'New tool aquired.' Kushida suddenly backed off.
"Um... thank you Ayanokoji-Chan. I... needed that."
Kushida changed and then she left the room as he thoughts were muddled with wondering whether she could truly be open with Kiyomi.
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Outside Changing Rooms
Kiyomi met with Suzuki outside.
"Oh, Ayanokoji-San."
"Disappointed to see me back in my uniform?"
"Are you going to tease me about today for the rest of our 3 years here?"
"Yes."
"Since when exactly did you become a temptress?"
"I had a good teacher."
"Who might that be?"
"Kiryuin-Senpai."
[Kiyomi was walking around when a ball came flying at her head. She swayed her head to the side avoiding it. Suddenly a silver-haired girl walked up to her.
"You're an interesting Kohai. Do you want me to take you under my wing?"
"I'm flattered but I don't think I'm worthy."
"Nonsense. My name is Kiryuin Fuka and now the first thing I'll teach you is basic seduction techniques."
"Huh? Why's that the first thing?"]
"Who?"
"She's a second year. Why did you even assume you'd know them?"
"I was just curious."
'I was actually worried that maybe it was my sister. Thankfully it wasn't.'
"Should I use my ultimate move on you then?"
"Ultimate move?"
Kiyomi blew a kiss his way as Suzuki blushed a little.
"How childish are you?"
"Am I not using the right expression?"
"You have expressions?"
"Hey that's rude. I might cry you know. You'll be the jerk that kept a girl waiting for an answer to her confession and then made her cry."
"I doubt you'd cry but regardless sorry. And about the confession. I want to answer you now."
"Already?"
"Do you want me to keep you waiting longer?"
"No. Not really."
"Can I ask some questions first?"
"Sure."
"Why me?"
"Well you're a handsome guy and you're smart and strong. Is it strange that I would be interested?"
"Do you really like me?"
"Why are you asking that?"
"Because your expression never changes."
"I'm just not very expressive."
"If I accept will you put more effort towards the class?"
"No."
"If I reject you will you stop helping?"
"No I guess I'd keep assisting you."
"Was there ever a guy before me that you liked?"
"Huh?..."
[Kiyomi sat in a white room dressed in a white robe. A young boy sat next to her.
"Kiyomi. Are you okay?"
Kiyomi was tending to the bruises on her arm.
"Subaru... I'm fine. What about you?"
"I'm fine. Trust me."
"But you almost fell into the bottom half of subjects. You know what'll happen if you're not in the top half."
Subaru sweated.
"I know already okay! I'll be fine. This isn't going to last forever after all."
"What do you mean?'
"One day. We'll leave this place."
"Why would we leave?"
"Because this place is awful."
"That's true but... leaving this place... it's not possible."
Kiyomi looked down.
"Kiyomi... One day I'll take you away from this place and when we're older we'll get married!"
"You'll take me out of this place?"
"Yes."
"Why would you do that for me?"
"Because we're friends."]
"Ayanokoji-San?"
"..."
"Ayanokoji-San?"
"... Hm? Oh. Sorry. I was thinking back."
"So did you like any guy before me?"
"... No."
"So I'm your first?"
"Why does it matter."
"First relationships are just a bit different than other ones. A bit slower. I just wanted to know where you stood in experience so I know what kind of pace I should take for our relationship if I accept."
"Hm? Pace?"
"Like..."
'Holding hands, kissing and...'
Suzuki blushed.
"Never mind."
"So what about you?"
Suzuki remembers when he was younger.
[Makoto walked up to him picking him up from school.
"So did you make any friends?"
"A few."
"Oh? Any girls?"
"Huh? Why?"
"Just tell me."
"A few."
"So are there any girls you like?"
"Huh? Neechan is the one I..."]
He cut off that thought blushing in embarrassment.
'What a stupid kid I was back then.'
"Um yeah."
"Your sister."
"What!? No!"
"Liar."
"I don't feel that way anymore! I was just a kid!"
"So any others?"
"Um yeah. I've dated someone before."
"Oh."
She didn't seem surprised in the slightest.
"So now that that's done I want to ask you one more thing."
"What is it?"
"What exactly would happen if I did reject you?"
"Then I'll ask you this same question tomorrow, and the day after. I'm not going to give up this chance until we graduate..."
'I think I understand why. She thinks that after she graduates she'll have to deal with her father again so she doesn't want to waste any time but she's not willing to give up until the end either.'
"...Unless you tell me that you hate me."
"What? You..."
'I can't say that because... I actually do like her. What's gotten into me? Wasn't my main goal to reach Class A?... sigh... I really do like her.'
Suzuki steeled his resolve.
"Alright."
Kiyomi tilted her head.
"Shouldn't you say something like, I like you too or please take care of me?"
"Don't make me say something so embarrassing."
Kiyomi sighed.
"Okay."
The two walked back to the dorms as Suzuki was stuck in his own head.
'I can't believe this happened. She manipulated me again. But still. She really is cute. Ugh, what's wrong with my brain?'
Kiyomi got into the elevator. She turned to him speaking as the doors closed in front of her.
"I'll see you tomorrow Anata..."
Most wouldn't see it but she smirked for a second.
'... What the fuck? She actually... smiled.'
Suzuki was blushing uncontrollably.
"Why??? Why is she so cute? Why does she drive me crazy all the time!?"
A few girls were walking past in the area and one of the girls smirked.
"He's going to get eaten alive."
Another girl nodded.
"He's so cute getting flustered like that."
One of the other girls laughed.
"I remember teasing my boyfriend like that when we were younger."
"Hey don't go acting like you don't do it anymore."
That girl smirked smirked.
"It still works too."
The group laughed leaving as Suzuki blushed even more.
'I want to disappear.'
Suzuki went into his dorm.
'This is really happening but on the bright side from the smile she gave me, I do know she likes me.'
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Next Day
Suzuki sat next to his clasma... girlfriend who wore the same monotone expression.
'That smile from before. What would I have to do to get her to show that smile to me again?'
Kiyomi looked at Suzuki blankly.
'She's playing with my heart by withholding that smile for sure. She really isn't just a cutie.'
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To Be Continued
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