Normal POV
It is Wednesday, the longest day of the week which Akari dislikes as she was going over the map of Japan where she labeled the prefectures correctly for a quiz. Wakatoshi had a few wrong answers as he looked over to Akari.
Akari showed her paper as he wrote the correct prefecture.
"The small prefectures over here can be tough." Akari pointed out as he switched the correct name to the wrong prefecture.
"How do you remember it?" He looks at her with a look of seriousness and frustration. Akari sensed it as she holds her map out and started to point with her right finger.
"Breaking it down by regions." Akari stated. "You got mixed up with the Kyushu region and the Chubu region." She then points to the Kyushu region which was the left corner section of Japan. "I remember it starting from Fukuoka then circling around to Saga." He furrowed his eyebrows to try and process it.
"Like a clock." She simply stated, hoping that would help. To her delight, he nods. She smiles and then continues. "I start to name the easy ones to identify, like Miyagi and Iwate, anything that surrounds Miyagi. Then I choose a region and label the prefecture going clock-wise." She then grabbed a pack of flashcards.
"I sorta sketch the prefectures before coming here from America." She gives it to Wakatoshi as he accepts it. "I hope this would help."
"Thank you, Akari-chan." She smiles and nods. Wakatoshi felt his legs were going numb. He didn't know why as he sees her smile and turns away helping another classmate. He watches her as her hair was tied back in a low pony tail with her black scrunchie as her bangs were parted on her left side of her head. He notice her hair going down on her small back with visible curls and waves. He thought it was cute but sometimes he would tuck it behind her ear because she was way too concentrated on her notes that she didn't really notice but Wakatoshi didn't care as he continued to watch her. He became quite fond of her determination. And her intelligence and independence which he thought she would be transferring to Class 4.
With that small concern in mind, he decided to study harder in order to be on the same level of academic knowledge like her.
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After PE, I packed a meal from my dorm as I had time this morning to make rice from our small rice pot and then started cooking spam on our small pan after practice. I made sushi rice balls; some with spam in it which was diced into small clusters. I made some for Mei too since she said she wanted.
I waited for Wakatoshi outside of the boy locker room by the field. It was time for lunch as we went towards the cafeteria.
"Akari?" Wakatoshi asked. She hums as she looked up. "Would you like to go to the gym with me?"
Akari's POV
Really!? He wants to go to the gym! I screamed happily inwardly but it came out as Wakatoshi looked worried.
"Of course!" I squealed and jump around as we pass through the a group of students. Some were watching me as I continued to squeal. Wakatoshi's look was so priceless, he had a suprised look while walking. "I'm sorry." I turned back to my usual self and continued walking, but my face was lighting up.
"It's miss playing volleyball at lunch." I turned to him. "Are you going to grab lunch?" He shakes his head as we approached the Boys' Gym.
"I'm not hungry."
Normal POV
Tendou, Semi, Hayato, and Reon was already playing 2 vs 2 as the score was 3-2.
"Hi, Wohi-chan!" Tendou waves as Hayato served the ball.
"Tendou!" Semi yelled but the ball hits Tendou in the face. Akari went to him after putting down her bag by the wall. She crouches but cautiously put her hand on her skirt in order to not reveal her pantie. Tendou rubs his head while Akari touches his shoulder which Wakatoshi watches quietly.
"I'm fine." Semi and Reon helps him up while Hayato was laughing.
"Watch the ball next time." Tendou just pouts.
"So, Wohi-chan?" Hayato said, having a ball in his hand. "Would you mind serving? I want to practice my receives." I looked at Wakatoshi who just shrugged.
"Yes, of course!" Akari smiles as she runs to her bag to put on her running shoes. She stomped the court and felt that she grip until she grabbed a ball from the cart and went to the service line.
Hayato was in the middle of the court ready to receive it. "I need to practice on my aim so please be aware." She calls out but Hayato shrugs it off.
"It's fine!" He yells back while Semi stood in the setter zone and Reon was eating on the side with Wakatoshi checked to see if Tendou was ok.
They all watch her as Akari took a deep breath and opened her eyes. She tosses the ball with her left hand and did her jump serve.
"Hmph!" She project as much power as she can conjure she jumps in front of the line, in the air for 3 seconds before doing her arm swing. Her hair was tied back while her bangs were moving with her jump on her forehead.
The ball spins to Hayato's right as he tried to take it squared but the ball went up instead of to Semi. Hayato gave a surprised look as he saw the ball spin upwards and landed in front of him. I can't take it squared. He thought, knowing that he is used to taking every ball in front instead of to the sides.
Tendou claps as Semi and Reon were shocked. "That was amazing, Wohi-chan!" Akari nods as she gave a thumbs up to Hayato with a worried look.
"No, that's fine!" Hayato waves it off. "I need to adjust."
"May I serve too?" Wakatoshi said with a deep love voice which Akari flinched a little to see him next to her with a ball.
"Of course." That's the only thing she could think of before Hayato said bring it. Akari noted that Hayato was really trying to improve himself as the next Libero for Shiratorizawa. It reminded her of Raesoo.
Wakatoshi's POV
I wasn't surprised to see Akari's jump serve with her left hand. It made me want to compete with her so I decided to join in. Why not? I invited her anyway for 'us' to practice but this is fine...for now.
I was overwhelmed by her outgoing personality and my body reacted strangely again. So, this is what a 'crush' does to you? I hate to wait to tell her because why would not tell someone you have a 'crush' on them? But I mustered all the patience I have to be friends with her first.
I honestly think we are friends now since she constantly checks if I was alright and helps me with almost every class, except for PE because I didn't really need help.
I did my jump serve and to my dismay, Hayato called it out. I blinked a few times and said sorry and got another ball. Akari touched my arm as I looked at her.
"Idk if this helps but," She trailed off. "Try to limit your power."
I made a quick glance at Tendou who just gestured for me to stay calm and it's fine. Akari then backs up to demonstrate.
