DISBANDMENT; TETSUO'S SUGGESTION

As morning came and Tetsuo went through his classes as usual his mind ran on Tomoe so he ended up daydreaming. Tetsuo are you doing okay? Asked Hayami Sensei. Tetsuo are you hearing me? Oh, yes I'm doing just fine I just dozed off a bit said Tetsuo. Okay, if you say so be sure that you're getting enough sleep. Yes, I'm sleeping well. Sachiko who was concerned about Tetsuo stared at him with a worried face.

As soon as the bell ring Tetsuo got up and quickly made in way to the door. Come on dude again with this crap, where are you even running off to everyday said Noboru annoyed. Aren't I free to go wherever I want, whenever I'm on my break? Why do I have to sit and eat lunch with you? Asked Tetsuo bluntly. Well it's because we are a team god dammit, we have to strengthen our bond to better improve our teamwork said Noboru. 

Stop it Noboru he does have a point, if its his choice there's nothing you can do about it and plus sticking around someone like you is a total pain said Makoto as he ate his lunch. What did you say, I'm going to kick your ass said Noboru angrily. Can you take your nonsense elsewhere, can't you see that I'm eating said Makoto. Honestly I swear that obnoxious punk picks a fight with everyone, one day someone is going to teach him a lesson said Naomi as she sighed. Um Naomi, was is just me or is Tetsuo acting a bit strange today? Asked Sachiko. Not in particular, but you due seem to be worried about him, could it be that you like Tetsuo? Asked Naomi teasingly. That's not it, he just seems more distant than usual said Sachiko.

Tetsuo quickly made his way to the literature clubroom to check up on Tomoe. However after opening the door he realized that it was vacant and all of the books that were present on the shelves disappeared. I thought as much he said as he made his way to class 2O that Tomoe was in. After entering the class the students looked at him in a weird manner and started whispering. Poor kid, if only he knew that she had a leech around his neck said a boy.

To think she got her paws on a member of the basketball team and the famous shooting guard Tetsuo Kawaguchi at that. She really is crazy said a girl. Tetsuo looked around trying to find Tomoe however he ended up spotting Liam who was talking to one of his classmate.

Your skin is so smooth what did you use on it to make it so beautiful said Liam as he rubbed a girl in his class skin who was grossed out by the contact. Stay away from me creep!! She shouted as she slapped him in the face. Cut Liam some slack Ume, he's only being nice and where he came from that wasn't a boundary said another girl.

I don't care, it still feels weird said Ume. Oh come on, share your secrets said Liam as he towered above the girl and smiled causing her to stagger backwards in fear. Hey Liam said Tetsuo. Oh, Tetsuo what's up? What are you doing here? Asked Liam. I was just looking for a girl by the name Tomoe Yukimura, do you happen to know if she came to school today? Asked Tetsuo. Actually yes I did see her in class today. She's busy arranging all her books in the library currently said Liam.

So she's at the library thanks, I'm going to check on her said Tetsuo. As he was about to leave Hayato said " I didn't know that you knew Tomoe". Tetsuo then stopped and turned around. Do you know her personally Hayato? Asked Tetsuo. Well, to be honest I never spoke with her that much so I can't say I know her and also due me getting injured not so long ago I missed out alot. Oh and her older brother was also on the basketball team and he played small forward,his name was Hiroki Yukimura, he was in a class of his own said Hayato.

I see, thanks for telling me that said Tetsuo as he left. As soon as he reached the library, he looked around for a while until he spotted Tomoe in a corner by herself reading a book. What he also noticed was the looks the other students were giving her and the whispers. Tomoe... said Tetsuo in a low tone. Oh it's you Tetsuo said Tomoe as she avoided eye contact.

Why is the club vacant, I thought you wanted to revive it. Well you see, I voluntarily disbanded because their was no point in it either way because no one would join so. And my books are all here and placed on these specific shelves so I can come here whenever I please to read in silence. That's what I thought however, the stares I'm getting from those students makes me feel really uncomfortable said Tomoe as she hid her face with her book.

Then if that's the case and you don't feel comfortable here why don't you come over to the basketball court to read books to pass the time during either lunch or after school. You can also watch us playing too.

I can't guarantee that all of them are not going to disturb you or make you feel uncomfortable but they are all good people at heart so you'll get along with them just fine plus its better than being here where they are constantly staring and mumbling your name said Tetsuo.

You're right, since you say that their good people, I'll come there after school everyday to read then said Tomoe as she smiled. After classes ended the first years readied themselves to go to training. Finally I thought it would never had ended time to go shoot some hoops Noboru ssaid as he stretches.

Yes im looking forward to training today as well said Shino with a gentle smile.

That Nanaho really is driving me insane, at this rate ill have to skip out classes to sleep and recover from training said Makoto as he yawned. You should follow my lead to be smart, you lazy punk, I stayed awake through the whole class, you should t awe keep your education more seriously said Noboru. Says the same dude who can't remember a simple formula yet along solve an equation responded Makoto.

I dare you to say that again said Noboru angrily. He does have a point though, Noboru there's no need to get so upset said Shino trying to calm Noboru down. What!! Shut up amateur, I wasn't talking to you he said coldly.

Hey I thought that you stopped calling me that.Wait, I almost forgot are you coming Tetsuo? Oh, he's already gone . Is he that eager to get to training? Said Noboru. Or maybe he just wants to get away from the noise you've been making all morning. Don't let me kill you said Noboru.

Tomoe felt really uncomfortable in class after school as the students whispered and looked at her with a disgusted face. After placing her head on the desk to avoid the stares.Tetsuo came for her ,took her hands and brought her to the court. Tomoe, don't ever let what they say get to you, we both know that it's not true okay? Yes I know, I'll try my best to stay strong.

Alright great everyone is here said Nanaho. Wait, Tetsuo isn't here, did any of you by chance saw him after school today? Asked Yukio. Well, he left class before us, I thought he would be here said Noboru. I guess we'll just have to start training without him. Oh, look there he is and he's with Yukimura... said Hayato surprised.

You can go ahead and sit on that bench okay said Tetsuo and Tomoe replied with thank you as she sat. Where the hell have you been Tetsuo , we have been waiting for ten minutes now and why were you with that beautiful girl just now? Asked Noboru.

That girl is Tomoe Yukimura, Hiroki's younger sister said Nanaho. Yes, I figured that a couple of you would know her, then you know the rumors that are floating around as well? Asked Tetsuo. Of course, it's one of the hottest topics among the second and third years however those rumors were made up to make her look like an evil person said Nanaho.

I'm confused what the hell are you guys talking about? Asked Noboru. Don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong said Nanaho as she glared at him. She'll be staying here after school to read her book so she won't be of any distraction said Tetsuo.

That's okay, she's welcome to stay here after school anytime she wishes said Nanaho with a smile.

Wow she's really cute said Liam as he touched her cheek. Umm... she said as she trembled and was frozen place after recalling the past. Liam, I don't think you should do that said Tetsuo. He may be a foreigner and doesn't understand our customs but damn at least give her personal space said Noboru to himself.