Ep 10: Festival

In the Student Counsel, the president and his members were in a reunion at a table.

S.C President: As you know in these days, everyone must prepare the different events for the School Festival. We need the opinions of you, that's why I invited our princess and representative student of our school, Akari Himekawa-sama.

Akari: (Who was in the reunion) I'll hear your ideas.

S.C Member 1: We have ordered many students to create some activities in each class.

S.C Member 2: We'll need the cooperation of some outside people.

Akari: I refuse. My father can give us the stuff we need to create activities, but we can't depend from citizens. We have to show the city that this school has the potential.

S.C President: You're right, Himekawa-sama!

S.C Member 3: But there's a lot of stuff for each class for all the students. Well, there's a student who isn't so cooperative last year.

S.C Member 1: You mean...?

//Flashbacks//

Some members of Student counsel arrived to Kazuki's classroom.

S.C Member: Kazuki Shirogane!

Suddenly Kazuki grabbed his bag and escaped by jumping from a window and run away.

At other day...

S.C Member: Kazuki Shirogane!

Kazuki just run away by jumping.

At other day...

S.C Member: Shirogane!

He escaped.

At other day...

S.C Member: Shirogane!

He escaped.

Those events occurred always like that.

//End of flashbacks//

S.C President: That's a problem. What do you think, vice-president Mizukami?

Nagisa: Well, it's true Shirogane is cold in events like this, but I think I could convince him for helping us.

S.C Member 1: Are you sure? He's a loner who detests company.

S.C Member 2: Remember? The incident which involved Nagayama-san. The soccer club is decreasing its spirit.

Akari: Stop accusing Shirogane-kun! We need to focus in this festival! We'll need many hands to achieve this festival. We'll need Shirogane-kun's support.

Nagisa: I'm agreed. I'll be in charge about the main event with Himekawa-senpai, the rest just ask help with Shirogane. But first I'll convince him.

S.C President: Okey, let's make this event better than years ago!

At his classroom; Kazuki was thinking, then Nagisa arrived.

Nagisa: Shirogane, I'll want to ask your help.

Kazuki: If it's about the festival. Don't!

Nagisa: Please! This festival is very important for everyone!

Kazuki: Why do I have to waste my time with this nonsense?

Nagisa: Shirogane, when you were in first grade, you ignored the works. Now you're in second grade, so please don't make that happen again.

Kazuki: Then ask the support from the third grades.

Nagisa: They're busy. Himekawa-senpai is in third grade so she's leading other works. Would you mind if you give us your support, for me?

Kazuki: Okey, just because you ask me.

Nagisa: (Happy) Thanks!

Later, Kazuki was with Jun as she was reading a book.

Kazuki: In few days, the festival is going to start.

Jun: Yeah, Himekawa-senpai was talking with the students of third grade.

Kazuki: That's right; Hinata and I are in the same class, but Nagisa is in other class.

Jun: I'm in second grade, but with other class.

Kazuki: So, what would be my work?

At next day, in classroom, Kazuki was with Hinata.

Hinata: I heard Nagisa is going to organize the main event for the festival.

Kazuki: Yeah, I should be assigned as carrier of different staffs for each activity.

Then Nagisa arrived to them.

Nagisa: Listen, I'm in charge for the main event.

Hinata: And what will it be?

Nagisa: It's the traditional dance event.

Hinata: Wow! That's beautiful!

Kazuki: I didn't assist in those events, so what did you mean?

Nagisa: Shirogane! You're so cruel. It's the traditional dance; which three girls are chosen to dance with their partners in front of all students. That tradition was kept many years ago.

Hinata: That's splendid! I wish I were one of the chosen.

Nagisa: I made a list and ask all the students about the couples dancers. The boys list was selected and I'm carrying the girls list.

Kazuki: I imagine which was the first chosen.

Nagisa: Himekawa-senpai was the first chosen.

Hinata: As expected from our popular student.

Nagisa: The second one, well... (Blushed) it's me.

Kazuki: Really? Good for you.

Hinata: And who is the third?

Nagisa: Be happy, Hinata, because you're the last chosen.

Hinata: (Funny excited) Me?!

Kazuki: So you three are the chosen. You along with Himekawa, gained the attention of all the guys.

Nagisa: I was surprised when I realized I was chosen.

Hinata: Kazuki, would you like to be one of the boys chosen...

Kazuki: (In cold mood) I doubt any student in this school put me in the list.

Nagisa: Yeah, right. Sorry Shirogane, you didn't appear even in the list.

Kazuki: I don't mind, anyway, what's my work?

Nagisa: You'll be in charge to bring the girls dresses, the principal said they'll bring to our school, so you must take them to the main event.

Kazuki: Well, piece of cake.

Nagisa: But for now you'll carry some boxes and take them to each class for some activity. Good luck.

Kazuki: Yeah, yeah. Leave it to me.

They didn't notice a school boy was hearing their conversation, he was angry.

Then, Kazuki was bringing many stuffs to each club, some students were little worried to see him despite he was collaborating his help, they seem be afraid of him yet.

As Kazuki was carrying some boxes, he was seen by a man.

Man: So he's Kazuki Shirogane. Unless he didn't break a rule, not so violent.

Later at restaurant, Kazuki was working, his aunt Kaori came to him.

Kaori: Kazuki, tomorrow is going to be the school festival.

Kazuki: Yeah, I was asked to help with some works.

Kaori: I thought you hate festivals.

Kazuki: That's right but I'll do it because Nagisa and Hinata want it.

Kaori: It's nice you think about your friends' happiness.

Kazuki: It's just, I don't know what I'm doing. Maybe I need a different path in my life.

Kaori: Do your best.

Kazuki: Yeah.

At next day, the festival has began, the public was arriving. Kazuki was walking with Jun.

Jun: It seems with your help, many activities were realized at time.

Kazuki: I just did it because Nagisa wanted.

Jun: But I'm surprised, there many activities in each class. Let's try that.

Kazuki and Jun entered to a class, it was a cafe activity. Some school girls were dressed as maids.

Maid: Welcome, masters! May I have your orders?

Kazuki and Jun were eating some desserts as watching how the cafeteria was working.

Kazuki: The service is similar like my aunt's restaurant.

Jun: I like this place, I used to go to some cafeterias in my free time.

Kazuki: I think we must go.

Then they continued walking then they meet Akari.

Akari: Hey guys! We still have free time so let's explore this class.

They entered to a class where students are playing different musical instruments.

Student: (Singing as playing a guitar) "Today, is the day. The school festival welcomes everyone, let's enjoy as a big happy family!"

Kazuki: So this is a music club. Boring.

Akari: Tch! Have you ever been so boring since your birth?

Kazuki: Any problem, father's little girl?

Akari: (Upset) You still having that rebellious personality.

Kazuki: Because I'm a delinquent, what kind of affirmation is that?

Student: (Singing) "That's so awkward!"

Akari: (Upset) You should enjoy unless once in your school life.

Kazuki: (Upset) Why should I do something I don't like?

Jun: (Trying to calm them down) Shirogane-san, Himekawa-senpai. Don't fight!

Kazuki: (Angry) I should have denied this work!

Akari: (Angry) You're so cold! Like a devil!

Student: (Singing) "Conflict and despair, between husband and wife!"

Kazuki and Akari: (Funny upset) Shut up!

The student stopped singing and was afraid of them.

Jun: Okey, okey, let's try with something new.

Kazuki and Akari: (In calm) Fine.

Then they continued walking to other classes.

Akari: Shirogane-kun! Natsukawa! Come!

They entered to a class, where some students were using costumes of fictional characters.

Kazuki: What is this?

Akari: This club is for cosplaying. We can dress like any fictional character.

Kazuki: Yeah, I know about otaku's likes. But I'm not interested.

Then Hinata and Nagisa appeared.

Hinata: Don't say that! Kazuki. Many teenagers likes these stuffs!

Nagisa: This is prohibited but just for this time, we the school counsel allowed this activity.

Jun: Oh! It's interesting.

Akari: Yeah! Let me show you!

Akari took some dresses then she went in a dresser.

Then she came out, dressed like a magic girl, holding a wand.

Akari: (Blinking) Hi! I'm the magic girl, Akari-chan!

Kazuki: (In cold mood) Really? So childish.

Akari: Then what about this? (Changing dress) This is great!

She's dressed as a princess.

Akari: (Making a royal reverence) I'm princess Akari, nice to meet you.

Kazuki: You are already addressed as a princess.

Hinata: It seems you don't like girls in otaku dress.

Nagisa: Mostly male students would enjoy this.

Jun: You are right.

Jun noticed some school boys were amazed to see Akari in dress.

Hinata: What about trying some costumes, Kazuki?

Kazuki: And what could I try? I'm not a fan of this.

Akari: (Taking a eye patch and put on Kazuki's right eye) Look!

Kazuki: (Looking him at a mirror) What am I supposed to be? A demon?

Akari: Well, try to say "I'll kill all my enemies!"

Kazuki: (Removing the eye patch) Not necessary, my eyes say everything.

Akari realized some costumes, she picked them up and went to Kazuki.

Akari: Look, Shirogane-kun! We can try them!

Kazuki: Oh no! I won't use that!

Akari: Why not? Girls, help him with that costume!

Jun, Hinata and Nagisa: Okey.

Kazuki: (Being pulling by them) Hey! (As being dressed by them in a dresser)

Nagisa: Oh, those jackets look awesome!

Jun: In this school can obtain those clothes?

Hinata: Hey, Kazuki, you have your glasses? It's a perfect combination with this costume!

Akari: (As dressing) Are you done? I'm ready.

Then Jun, Hinata and Nagisa came out and were amazed to see something. Kazuki and Akari were using costumes of K' and Kula from King of Fighters video games, respectively.

Akari: Look us! We are a strong team!

Kazuki (Using his dark glasses) I can't believe you make try this, but I have to admit it looks interesting as my savage personality.

Jun: Oh! You resemble perfectly as those fictional characters. (Taking a picture with her cellphone)

Akari: Please Natsukawa, send me a copy!

Jun: Sure.

Kazuki: (Little uncomfortable) Damn!

Later, Kazuki and the girls were heading to the school counsel.

Nagisa: The other members are preparing the last details for the main event, I asked them to do it as I was checking the other activities.

Hinata: I can't wait to participate in the main event!

Akari: (Receiving a mail in her cellphone) Oh! My father! He advised the important dresses for the main event are arriving in some minutes.

Kazuki: Yeah, yeah. I'll go to bring them here.

Akari: (Smiling very close to him) I'm counting with you, Shirogane-kun.

Kazuki: Don't be so cocky!

Nagisa and Hinata were little uncomfortable to see them together.

Outside of school, at the gate, a deliverer was giving a big package to a student.

Deliverer: Here's what the principal ask from his mansion.

Student: Thanks.

When the deliverer retrieve, another student appear behind the student and knocked him from behind. Then Kazuki arrived to the gate, he found the unconscious student.

Kazuki: Hey! Are you okey?

Student: (Waking up) Eh? Shirogane?

Kazuki: What happened here?

Student: Ah! The package! Oh no! I lost the package for the main event!

Later, in the school counsel, Kazuki with the members.

S.C. President: What? How could we lose the dresses for the main event?

Kazuki: The student said someone hit him, and then the package is gone.

S.C Member 1: No way! The great dance is going to start in 1 hour!

S.C Member 2: What are going to do?

Nagisa: Why did it have to happen right now?

S.C Member 3: This is your fault! Shirogane!

S.C Member 4: Yeah! If you had arrived early, we didn't have this problem!

Nagisa: Hey! It's not Shirogane's fault!

S.C President: Even that, there's no more we can't do, we'll have to cancel that presentation.

Nagisa: No please! There should be something we can do to make the great dance!

Kazuki: They're right. It's my fault for not caring this assignment. And so.

S.C President: And so what?

Kazuki: I'll find those dresses to bring to the main event!

Nagisa: But Shirogane, in less for an hour?

Kazuki: I'll do everything what I can, so you just give some time.

Nagisa: I'll try, but if you can't make it, just call us.

Kazuki arrived to the school gate. He was checking the ground. Then Jun arrived too.

Jun: Did you find something, Shirogane-san?

Kazuki: I'm seeing another footprints, it must be the one who stole the dresses.

Jun: How can you find him?

Kazuki: I'll need help from my little friend. (Whistled) Silver!

At that time, Silver, his wolf pet, came fast.

Kazuki: Welcome back, Silver.

Jun: Since when it returns? That's so fast!

Kazuki: (Pointing to the footprints) Silver! Track that jerk!

Silver was smelling and then found the track.

Kazuki: Good!

Jun: Should I go with you?

Kazuki: No, you'd better be with Nagisa and the other to keep the events before I arrive.

Jun: Good luck.

Kazuki: Let's go, Silver!

Silver run as tracking and Kazuki was following it.

Back at school, people was in an auditorium, watching some theatrical performances. Nagisa was with the school counsel members, observing the events.

Nagisa: Until now, everything is okey.

Then Hinata and Akari came.

Hinata: People is being entertained, but in less 1 hour the great dance is going to be next.

Akari: We must be ready to cancel at last minutes.

Hinata: I don't want! We practice a lot with the dances for today!

Nagisa: Yeah, but we can't shame our school. Even if means we have to cancel the main event.

Jun: (Arriving) Don't be sad, we must trust in Shirogane-san.

Akari: You're right, as long as we still have time.

At the other side, Kazuki and Silver keep running they arrived to a bridge.

Kazuki: This is the place?

Then Silver was roaring, Kazuki realized someone was there. It was a student of his school but he had a blanket as mask. He has the big package.

Masked student: (With distorted voice) You found me, white devil.

Kazuki: That voice... you were the one who phoned me last time, to accept the showdown of that guy in the factory.

Masked student: Impressive.

Kazuki: Give me that back.

Masked student: Since when you became a good guy? To impress the students of our school?

Kazuki: No! It just I owe my classmates.

Masked student: Hahahaha! I thought the white devil isn't friendly with anyone.

Kazuki: That's right! I'm not but I can't just make other people miserable like me. That's why, I'll led them to have their most important event realized!

Masked student: In other words, you used people to make you a good impression, like toying before!

Kazuki: (Upset) I never did that to Hinata and the others!

Masked student: Say whatever you want, yo can't hide your true personality! Someday you will show everyone what you really are!

Kazuki: Enough! I'll bring back those dresses!

The masked student was walking back slowly but then someone appeared behind him. It was the rebellious school girl, it was the same who try to get attention of Kazuki before.

School girl: What are you doing?

Kazuki: (Recognize her) Hey, you are...

School girl: Hey! He said don't waste time with him.

Masked student: Yozora? You came too?

Kazuki: You are that girl who tried to hang out with me!

Yozora: We meet again, White Devil. Or maybe should I call you White She-devil.

Kazuki: (Angry) Stupid bitch!

Masked student: Why are you here, Yozora?

Yozora: He wants to meet you at his hideout. Let's go!

Masked student: Tch! I have no choice, I'll go.

Kazuki: Wait? Who is "he"? Is he behind of all this?

Masked student: You'll meet him soon, but for now we'll retrieve!

Yozora: It's a shame you didn't join us. I could like me!

Masked student: By the way, tell your friends that the great dance must be canceled!

Suddenly he threw the package to the river.

Kazuki: No! What are you doing?

Masked student: Until next time!

The masked student and Yozora run away. Kazuki just jumped down the bridge and swam in the river.

Then, it's seen Kazuki recovered the package but he was soaked. Silver arrived to him as licking his cheek.

Kazuki: I'm okey, Silver. Let's get back. (Checking the dresses were sealed with plastic bags) What a luck they were very protected.

At school; Akari, Hinata and Nagisa were worried as waiting for the main event.

Akari: (Checking the hour) It's almost for the grand dance and Shirogane-kun didn't return.

Nagisa: We have no choice to advise the cancellation.

Hinata: No, please!

Akari: Sorry, but we can't wait anymore.

Suddenly Jun's phone rang.

Jun: (Answering) Yes? Shirogane-san! Okey! I'll be there!

Hinata: What, Natsukawa? It's Kazuki?

Jun: He's arriving to the gate. He recovered the dresses.

Hinata: Great!

Nagisa: We must receive at the gate.

Akari: There's no time! We must change our clothes. Natsukawa, can you bring the dresses at the dressing room?

Jun: Sure!

Jun went to the school gate. Kazuki was tired and soaked but bringing the package.

Jun: Are you okey?

Kazuki: Here! Take those to the girls.

Jun: (Taking the package) Thanks, but you must go to infirmary.

Kazuki: I'll go later, just go first.

Jun went to the girls, as Kazuki was walking slowly. He entered to the infirmary and went out.

Nurse: Take care, Shirogane.

Kazuki: Thanks.

Jun: (Waiting at the door) You feel better?

Kazuki: I just needed some pills. What about the main event?

Jun: It's going to start. Why don't we see it?

At the school auditorium, the male dancers were ready.

S.C Member: Be ready, our female dancers are going to make their presentations! Give proud to our school!

Then the main event began, people were amazed for that.

Jun was seeing at side of the stage with other students.

S.C Member: And it's all thanks to Shirogane. But where he is?

Jun: He said you don't need his help anymore, so he just went away.

Outside of school, Kazuki was walking to go somewhere. Then he met a man, the one who watched him the other day.

Man: Hey, kid! Can we talk?

Kazuki: You are... the principal?

Principal: That's right! I'm Kotaro Himekawa.

Kazuki: So you're Himekawa's father.

Principal Kotaro: So you are the one whom my daughter is talking about years ago.

Kazuki: Damn! Why she...

Principal Kotaro: It's good I can talk with you in person.

Kazuki: Then, what do you want to talk about, Principal?

Principal Kotaro: (Bowing) Thanks, Shirogane-kun!

Kazuki: Hey!

Principal Kotaro: Years ago, you saved my daughter's life.

Kazuki: Did she tell you that?

Principal Kotaro: In that time, I was menaced by extortionists and they hired men to kidnap my daughter. But after she was rescued, the police jailed those people. Then Akari said a white-haired kid saved her despite he had a scary personality. I didn't expect you are that kid.

Kazuki: I don't know why I acted in that way, even if I was a scary kid.

Principal Kotaro: Yeah, some people talked about a white-haired guy who was a delinquent appearance, also got a frightening nickname, I had my doubts. But after I found you, I allowed you were admitted in this school to see your true nature. The students were afraid and talked about you, and also because you are getting into street fights. I had my doubts but after what you did for Akari and the others, I realized you're not a dangerous guy.

Kazuki: Well, I have my doubts too. Because these things I don't do.

Principal Kotaro: Even so, you showed you are someone who can trust. You did well, Shirogane-kun. I see why my daughter is interested in you.

Kazuki: Don't overthink, Principal! I'm not interested for your daughter! (Feeling relieve) Because she's not the only one who helped me with my person, also those three.

Principal Kotaro: Anyway, let me say this to you. (Bowing) Thanks so much! You saved my daughter!

Kazuki: Okey, okey! You don't to be polite to me, Principal!

Principal: I know you can keep my daughter's life, so please be at her side.

Kazuki: (Little blushed) But it's okey a delinquent like me can be with her?

Principal Kotaro: I'm not sure at all but it's a test to see if you are the right person for Akari's future.

Kazuki: Thanks for your trust, but I couldn't be her partner, I'm not sure either.

Kazuki turned back and left.

Principal Kotaro: You leave? Don't you want to see the traditional dance?

Kazuki: The main event is going well, so I'm not necessary.

Kazuki just moved away and went to another place.

Later he arrived to the cemetery, Kazuki was in front of his grandfather grave. He just remember something from his past.

//Flashback//

A kid Kazuki was with his grandfather at the park alone.

Grandfather: Kazuki, you must know your parents hate me because I used to be a delinquent.

Kazuki: (Upset) I don't like this! Why I had to be born like this!

Grandfather: You inherited my white hair, and got a menacing stare that you developed by being bullied. You didn't deserved that.

Kazuki: (Angry) Grrrrr! My parents hate me because I'm like you. Also more kids are scared from me!

Grandfather: Listen, Kazuki, I'm going to tell you something but you can't tell anyone, even your parents.

Kazuki: What is it? Grandpa.

Grandfather: I got an incurable illness, and I'm getting worse. I could die in some months.

Kazuki: What?!

Grandfather: Maybe with this, they could forgive me by my actions in the past. And I want you don't follow the same path like me. You must prove you're not a menace or a delinquent. One day you'll find people who can trust you.

Kazuki: People who can trust me?

Grandfather: (Feeling sick) Agh! It seems my conditions is getting worse!

Kazuki: Grandpa!

Grandfather: Kazuki, sorry for not being a good grandfather, but as a good-bye gift, I want you to have my personal item, which is hidden in my room, unless you can use it to hide your stare to avoid being seen as a dangerous guy.

Kazuki went to his grandfather's room and found the dark glasses. He wore them.

Grnadfather's voice: Kazuki, show them you're not just a delinquent who seeks fights.

//End of flashback//

Kazuki: Those were your words, grandpa. But I followed your path despite you told me not. But despite of that, I found people who can trust me. I wish I could this friendship but how long?

Later at night, Kazuki was heading to his apartment but he found Akari, Hinata, Nagisa and Jun were outside of his door, they were carrying some bags.

Kazuki: Hey!

Akari: You're late, Shirogane-kun!

Nagisa: You abandoned us in the traditional dance!

Hinata: We were waiting for you!

Kazuki: What's the problem? The event was realized, right? So I wasn't necessary.

Jun: You're right, the main event was successful, people were fascinated.

Kazuki: Now it's over you should go home.

Akari: But you left just at the beginning, why?

Kazuki: Why? Because...

Jun: You were mad because Himekawa-senpai and the other danced with other guys instead of you.

Kazuki: (Little blushed) Don't say no-senses! Four eyes!

Akari: But for now, can we enter to your room? We have a surprise.

At his room, Kazuki was talking with the girls.

Akari: We're going to change our clothes, so be here.

The girls went to other side, Kazuki was little confused.

Akari's voice: We're ready!

Kazuki was amazed to see them. Akari, Nagisa and Hinata were wearing some beautiful dresses.

Kazuki: Girls.

Akari: This is the dresses we used in the traditional dance. As you didn't see us, we decided to wear them for you.

Hinata: How do we look?

Nagisa: You're impressed?

Kazuki: (Impressed) Wow! You look like royalty ladies!

Akari: These are the traditional dresses we used in the great dance. You missed it. That's so... (Turning on a radio with a traditional music) We wanted to show you and share this.

Kazuki: Hey, you mean...

Akari: This is your reward for helping us. (Showed her hand)

Kazuki: (Confused) What?

Akari: This is the part you must ask the lady to dance.

Kazuki was little embarrassed but then he stretched his hand to her.

Kazuki: May I ask this dance?

Akari: (Smiling) I accept.

They took their hands and began to dance embraced, like a royal dance.

Akari: Shirogane-kun, you must be fortunate to dance with a high class lady like me.

Kazuki: Am I dancing well? This is the first time.

Akari: Just focus in my steps.

They continued dancing at the rhythm of the music. Nagisa and Hinata were watching.

Then they stopped.

Akari: And now you must continue with them.

After that, Kazuki went to Nagisa.

Kazuki: Shall we dance?

Nagisa: (Smiling) It's a pleasure!

Then they danced with the rhythm of the music.

Nagisa: Thanks for your help.

Kazuki: No problem.

And then Kazuki went to Hinata.

Kazuki: May I dance with you, Hinata?

Hinata: (Smiling) Yes!

Then they danced with the rhythm of the music.

Hinata: Thanks for doing all this.

Kazuki: Sure.

After that, the girls were together as planning something.

Kazuki: By the way, where's Natsukawa?

Akari: Oh! About her, you can come!

Jun's voice: Do I have to?

Akari: Everyone must receive the same equally.

Then Jun came, she was using a dress like Akari and the others, and not using her glasses. Kazuki was little amazed.

Kazuki: It's that you? Four eyes?

Jun: (Feeling embarrassed) I told you I'm not used to use these clothes.

Kazuki: You look good.

Jun: (In her state) Thanks.

Akari: Come on, Natsukawa, I asked my father an extra dress for you, so dance.

Jun: Well, if you allow me.

Kazuki took her hand and danced together.

Jun: (Little blushed) I feel happier by this.

Kazuki: (Little blushed) Maybe me too.

The girls were smiling in big happiness.

Akari: This moment is very special for you, Shirogane-kun.

Nagisa: We feel happy because you are at our side, Shirogane.

Hinata: It's nice we met you before, Kazuki.

Jun: Appreciate this moment in your life, Shirogane-san.

Kazuki: (Smiling a little) Girls.