บท 67: Helping Out

Lunch went on, and I really enjoyed it. Hoshi and I talked in depth about pastries. Daichi told some jokes every once and awhile. Akira poked fun whenever he could, and Nao was a comforting presence.

I felt... carefree. 

When was I last time I felt like this?

However, all too soon, the bell rung, and lunch was over.

"I gotta go excuse myself from tutoring." I said after the bell finished ringing.

"You're not doing it today?" Akira asked, seeming slightly surprised.

"Well, I didn't exactly have the time to look over the material the last two days." I sighed. Akira nodded in understanding. "If I don't comeback, know that I've been trapped into it anyway." I grumbled.

"You're a bit of a pushover, huh, Haru?" Nao said bluntly with no ill will.

I merely gave an obviously fake smile before leaving.

Nao's the perceptive one. That's what I've learned. He's also one not to hold back.