Constant Variable (Senku x Reader)

Epilogue: Constant Variable

Senku winced at the slight pain but when he noticed the knowing glint in those sapphire-blue eyes, he schooled his expression into one of annoyance and grunted, "Shouldn't my words be final since I'm technically the chief?"

"Eh, you'll live," Kohaku responded with a shrug and ignoring the scientist's indignant look, she turned to the rest. "Everyone ready?"

At their firm nod, the teen tightened her grip on Senku lest he tried to escape and tugged him along as she led the group into the forest with the three following behind her.

Realizing it was fruitless to put up a fight at this point, the scientist surrendered to his fate and just let himself be dragged into whatever shenanigans that his girlfriend and friends were up to.

It wasn't like this was his first time either and one would think that he would be used to it by now.

Time skipped

Today was a good day to be out and about as the sun shone overhead, its warm rays bouncing off glittery snow as it chased away the wintery cold. Senku let out a tired groan as he dragged his aching feet, lagging behind the group who seemed to be doing fine.

They had been walking for over an hour now and the scientist was about to fall over and die if they didn't stop for a break any time soon. Fortunately for him, he didn't have to suffer any much longer as Kohaku announced that they had arrived at their destination.

Instantly, all traces of tiredness were gone as the green-haired teen glanced up from where he was staring at Chrome's shoes to a field with a beautiful view of the mountains in the background; its snowy caps glistening in the afternoon sun.

"So, what are we doing here?" Senku asked with a raised brow as he followed after the rest heading for the lone tree in the clearing.

"Ginro and I will be having our training with Kohaku while Chrome will be babysitting to you, ensuring that you won't go back to the village to do your science stuff as per (Name)'s order," Kinro answered in a usual no-nonsense tone.

Hearing that, the scientist wasn't surprised as he folded his arms, the corners of his mouth pulled down into an annoyed frown, "Of course

Next to him, his younger brother let out a complaint, whining, "Why can't we train back at the village? Or better still, why can't I be the one to babysit Senku?!"

Then, he turned to Chrome with big, sparkling eyes as he pleaded, "Chrome, how about we switch roles? I think some training will be good for you!"

"Erm," said brunette hesitated, scratching his head in an unsure manner but thankfully, he didn't have to say anything as Kohaku answered for him by smacking the blonde across the back of his head; causing the other to let out a shout of pain.

"You're the one who needs the training! For someone who is a guard, you're terrible!" Kohaku growled out. "I expect you to work extra hard or else!"

"Yes, madam!" Ginro saluted straightaway, nodding his head up and down like a bobblehead; not wanting to incur the blonde's wrath any further.

Kohaku glared at the teen, suspicious of his easy obedience but when she noticed that he was being sincere, she let him go and turned to both Chrome and Kinro who were watching the whole exchange in amusement and exasperation respectively.

"Kinro, get your idiot of a brother to do some warm-up. I'll join in a bit," said brunette nodded his head and walked over to Kinro where he grabbed him by the back of his coat before dragging him away; the other complaining the whole way.

The blonde's gaze shifted to Chrome who snapped to attention, her lips twisting into a humorous smile at his reaction while addressing him, "Chrome, you're in charge of Senku. You can do whatever that science nerds do in their spare time as long as you keep an eye on our chief and make sure he doesn't escape back to the village."