Chapter 18 Friends Or Rivals?

Soon everyone else joined up for the club practice and I continue to lead and kept counting while Yu does the usual backup with being the supplier...

"Okay everyone, it's 6 pm. The club is adjourned for the day! Good job everyone" I said wiping the towel over my forehead "Thank you!!" Everyone yelled...

"Whew! I worked my tail off again today" Kanata said sighed with relief "I'm too hungry, I'm not gonna last long till the way home..." Ai said sweatdrop "Ai I got some candy you want some?" Ayumu asked "Really? Awesome! Thank you Ayu-bun!" Ai yelled "...I'm not gonna get used to that anytime..." Ayumu said red face...

(Time to retreat to the clubroom to collect stuff like my Starlight outfit and other stuff before anyone could figure it out...) I thought sweatdrop "Hey, Boss can I ask you a question?" Karin asked, "Sure what's up?" I asked confused "I got a quick question about my costume needs something to help from the skirt falling any ideas?" Karin asked (...WHAT?!) I thought my eyes widened "Hmm...I don't think the costume would be the issue but I think to try wearing suspenders or something if that doesn't work I'll think of something" I said smiled "Hey, suspenders might not be a bad idea thanks I appreciate your help! By the way, are we allow to practice late?" Karin asked "Well the teachers closed up clubs around 8 pm so it won't be such a bad idea," I said sweatdrop "Hmm...if that so I'm gonna use this time to perfect my dance style I also heard Setsuna and Kasumi would be staying up later to perfect their skills is that true?" Karin asked confused expression

"I have to agree with that they would stay a little bit later while I was planning stuff for the event in a couple of weeks," I said confused expression "Not to sound harsh or anything boss, but I kinda understand why Kasumi would stay..she got a lot of improvement to work on," Karin said "I don't see that as harsh or anything just normal constructive criticism," I said smiled "It's just...I'm surprised that Setsuna stays too, She's the best one out of all of us right? Why bother?" Karin asked confused "Heh I know what you mean but let's ask Setsuna herself though I got a pretty good clue on what's she's going to say" I explained "You do? Well, I will as well" Karin said smiled Setsuna was really focusing on her practice steady and concentration...

"Hey, Setsuna do you got a minute?" Karin asked, "You need something, Karin?" Setsuna asked confused "I heard from Boss you been coming here late like almost every day is that true?" Karin asked smiled "Yep! I got so many ideas! to try out for the event! So lately I have been doing planning a lot of extra time" Setsuna said explained "Can I asked why your performances already look perfect" Karin said sweatdrop "Haha...not even close Karin! I'm still trying so many other possibilities!" Setsuna yelled, "Dang...you're that far ahead and still think of many other possibilities???" Karin asked confused

(...Ah jeez my damn heart is burning up pretty badly) I thought eyes closed (...Happened twice when I was Starlight almost slip and fail to save falling victim...) I thought breathing heavily vision getting a little blurry "Thank you so much, Karin, it really means a lot to me! but deep inside if I keep playing like a certain person then well, I would get bored so will my audience" Setsuna said "Bored...?!?" Karin asked stunned "So up to this point I always wanted my inner self Nana Nakagawa and the school idol known as Setsuna Yuki to be scrutinizing each other. And I think it would lead on to bigger higher level Setsuna Yuki!" Setsuna yelled "Our allowed club time isn't enough so I stay in late and to perfect my movements! Well I gotta focus now talk to you in bit Karin!" Setsuna yelled "...Y-You too Setsuna" Karin said stunned (...Looks like they are done talking come on body hang on in there for a little more...) I thought sweatdrop looked at my phone for a bit (Better text Ayu that I will be a focus on club stuff and head on without me today) I thought "Boss??" Karin asked "Yeah Karin?? I was listening just a little tired" I said sweatdrop "I should have seen it coming from Setsuna" Karin said stunned "Well that what's makes Setsuna popular" I said sweatdrop "Well your right but hey keep eye on her in that reckless streak make sure she doesn't overwork herself like how you are been doing lately" Karin said concerned expression "R-Right I will keep eye on her and my health as well" I said smiled "That's your job, after all, heh well I'ma keep practicing a little longer too" Karin said smiled "Alright hey don't overdo it okay Karin" I said "Yes I will keep that in mind Leon" Karin said smiled winked then left...

"...Come on!" Kasumi yelled "Ah?! Kasumu?!" I yelled flinched panic expression (...Shit my heart rate...) I thought slowly clutching my chest "Why you have to lighten up the fire in Karin too!?" Kasumi yelled kept talking probably not noticing the situation...

"Leo-Senpai??" Kasumi asked getting worried "...Huh oh yeah Kasumi I was listening" I said slowly smiled standing tall "Well as was I way saying first Setsuna was on fire now you're giving the same to Karin!" Kasumi yelled, "Are you worried that your rivals slowly coming to overwhelmed you?" I asked nervously chuckled "Of course not!...maybe but anyway I put lots of work in!" Kasumi yelled "I can *cough* see that Kasumi," I said weakly chuckled "I won't miss a moment Kasumi..." I said "Uhhh Leo-Senpai I didn't say anything yet," Kasumi said concerned expression "Oh sorry continue," I said breathing heavily "Actually...I will save that for another time...you don't look so good paled sweatily and well damn your overheating!" Kasumi yelled flinched "...This was me doing wasn't it...oh God I'm so sorry Leo-Senpai!" Kasumi yelled covering her face "...No, it wasn't hey..." I said gently move my bag aside limp walking to her...

"Hey...Kasumi I'm going to be okay...this wasn't you yelling did this to me okay" I said gently ruffled her hair "...B-But I kept rambling and wasn't paying attention...what would happen if you uh-..." Kasumi said breaking down "Shhh...come on don't cry I wouldn't be able to see that cute face of yours..." I said tired expression "...You're the absolute worse Leo-Senpai!" Kasumi yelled hugging tightly "...I know...shh come on how about you help me head on home okay" I said smiled "...S-Sure!" Kasumi yelled "This will be our little secret okay I'll be in a much better mood once I get some sleep," I said smiled "Right..." Kasumi said worried still "Kasumi??" Karin asked confused "Oh it's nothing to worry about just helping Leo-Senpai for a bit," Kasumi said smiled "...Hmm okay then" Karin said hesitated "...Leon?? Kasumi what's going on?!" Setsuna yelled, "N-Nothing he's just a little bit tired that's all" Kasumi said smiled "...Yeah, it's true just helping me out little don't worry about it Setsuna" I said smiled "...Okay??" Setsuna asked confused worried but not bad as Kasumi...

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Today been probably the long stressful day for Kasumi and I...however, I know this just normal exhaustion plus we got like two weeks till the big event... I probably owe Kasumi a lot for getting me back home...I got something to help pay back to her one day...

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To be Continued...