MITSUKOU ||Alive AU||

Chapter 18

It was a usual afternoon for the students of Kamome Academy. The day was warm and the breeze was calm; a perfect afternoon to relax or take part in clubs after an exhausting day of learning. Mitsuba, however, was neither taking a break nor taking pictures for the photography club. Instead, he was eagerly helping his new friend carry a few boxes that were needed in the Broadcasting Club room.

"Thanks for helping me again, Mitsuba~" The upperclassman winked, giving the young boy a cat-like smile, "I know we've only known each other for a week but I wouldn't want my lady to overwork herself, so, I came for you instead."

Knowing that someone came for him for his help made Mitsuba smile widely. He was glad that Karasu helped him build up a few muscles or else he wouldn't be able to assist his new friend, "It's no problem, senpai!" He reassured him, "It's what friends do, right?"

"Right," He smiled back.

The two boys looked straight ahead of the corridors to avoid bumping into anyone or anything as they continued to walk to their destination. As they walk, Mitsuba couldn't help but hum a quiet tune. The tune may be faint but his friend heard it.

"He's happy... but this is wrong," He murmured.

"What was that, senpai?"

The older student gave another one of his signature smirks and winked for the umpteen time, "I said," He posed elegantly then flipped his hair, "My lady is lucky to have men like us that is very strong~"

Mitsuba cringed at the action but he'll just deal with it since it's his friend. Besides, Hanako and Kou had done more embarrassing actions than this so Mitsuba just played along, "Yup! But we're not just strong men, we're beautiful too~"

His friend laughed at his antics. Not only Mitsuba got along well with this upperclassman, but he also made him laugh at his own antics. The thought of getting better at making new good friends made his aura grow brighter and his smile bigger.

"Well, we're here," They carefully put the boxes on the floor once they've reached the entrance of the Broadcasting room, "If you don't mind, can you help us arrange the materials too?" He requested.

"Oh, of course-!"

"Oi, Mitsuba," A person appeared but when they realized they interrupted a conversation, they bowed apologetically, "Oh, Natsuhiko senpai. Sorry for interrupting but I need to borrow Mitsuba for today."

Natsuhiko waved his hand, "Oh, don't worry~" He winked, "I can take care of these myself. Thanks again, pretty boy."

The pink boy smiled warmly at Natsuhiko's compliments and friendly head pats. It was very nice and he couldn't help but blush a bit. Mitsuba was enjoying it, but Kou was a tiny bit bitter about it. However, he knew that it was just a friendly gesture so he only pouted as he watched them.

"I'll see you two tomorrow~" The younger boys bid their farewells then left. Once they were out of sight, the door opened and a beautiful green-haired maiden appeared, "My lady! Did you miss me-"

"How was he?" She plainly asked, "The kid won't like it if we delay further."

Natsuhiko frowned, glancing at the box that Mitsuba carried then back to his Lady, "Don't worry, my lady. We won't disappoint the little rat," He reassured her, "I just want to prepare Mitsuba a little longer."

"So do I. I don't want him to go through too much shock or else he won't be able to take it." She sighed, "We shouldn't have agreed to this in the first place..."

Seeing his lady in a sad state made his heart sink, so he lifted his hand to pat her back in an attempt to comfort her. Before he was able to land a finger on her, a notebook harshly collided on his face.