Tsubasa hums a tune as she walks to class, listening to Miki's endless chatter just enough to respond when necessary. A slight bounce fills her steps as she gets closer to the door, her excitement building as each one brings her closer to Kage. She slides open the door and her mouth opens to say hello, but immediately closes again when he is not in his seat.
Tsubasa's smile fades as she sits down, Miki has stopped talking, glaring at Kage's empty seat in disdain for his effect on her friend. "Cheer up, Miu. I'm sure he's just late." She says with as much optimism as she can muster while rubbing her back.
Tsubasa gives her a small smile and nods, trying her best not to be disappointed as Sensei starts the lesson. Staring at the clock as it ticks away the time she should have had with him.
A minute passes…
Then 5….
10…
30....
And just like that: class is over.
No signs of Kage.
Miki shifts uncomfortably in her seat as Tsubasa's expression saddens further. Her teeth grit, thinking to herself "I swear, if that red-eyed brat makes her cry, I'll wring his neck." She stands and walks to the front of the class to catch Sensei before she leaves for lunch. "Sensei!"
Sensei turns around. "Yes, Miss Hatsumi?"
"Ma'am, where is Kage?" Miki frowns as she speaks, as if even the taste of his name on her tongue irritates her.
Sensei sighs, shaking her head. "I am not allowed to share students' private information with anyone." She smiles, her tone changing to something more mischievous. "It really is a shame I can't ease poor Miss Kimi's worries by telling her that Tamashi called in sick." She feigns shock and covers her mouth. "Oops! Guess I let that slip.~" She gives Miki a small wave as she leaves.
She bows in thanks to Sensei and returns to Tsubasa who is pouting as she pokes at her lunch with her chopsticks. She hugs the downtrodden girl from behind, whispering in her ear teasingly. "Miu~ Guess who's out sick today. Lover-boy doesn't hate you after all~"
Tsubasa still pouts, but leans back against Miki. "So knowing he is sick is supposed to make me happy?"
Miki giggles and grabs her wrists, making her do a little happy dance. "Stop pouting, you can just go visit him. Imagine how happy he'll be to have a pretty girl bring him snacks and medicine~"
The frown remains on Tsubasa's face, but its obviously harder for her to maintain her sour mood with Miki's antics. "But I don't know where he lives. How am I gonna bring him anything?"
Miki giggles in response. "I'm sure Sensei would be grateful if you offered to check on him and would have to provide you with his address~"
Tsubasa sits up straight, blushing slightly. "Is that… Allowed?" The only response she gets is a shrug that provides little assurance. She thinks about it for a bit before standing and running off to find Sensei in the faculty office.
She knocks on the door, waiting for permission to enter. A teacher answers the door "Hello, what do you need? If its something that can wait, please come back after lunch."
Tsubasa shrinks a bit from her shyness, but responds with the steadiest voice she can muster. "I-I need to speak with Sensei…"
The teacher chuckles. "Yes, but which one?"
Tsubasa's cheeks flush and she croaks out, "Kazama Sensei."
"Rinon, you have a visitor!" The teacher calls back into the office.
Sensei steps out into the hall to speak with Tsubasa, a kind smile on her face. "What seems to be the matter, miss Kimi?"
She smiles shyly, eyes on her feet as she shifts her weight from one to the other. "I would like to take Kage the materials for class today, could I have his address?"
Sensei thinks for a moment before excusing herself and stepping back into the office, when she returns she hands Tsubasa the materials and a small slip of paper with Kage's address. "Thank you, Kimi. Its usually pretty hard for me to get anyone to deliver materials to Tamashi, so I appreciate this.
Tsubasa's face lights up, and she barely stops herself from hugging Sensei. She bows deeply, clutching the papers before sprinting back to class., not stopping till she tackles Miki in her seat. "It worked! It worked! It worked! I'll never doubt you again, Miki!"
Miki can't help but laugh as she pushes Tsubasa off of her, her voice taking on mock offense, "Wait, you mean you doubted me before? I'm hurt, Miu, really hurt."
She giggles and helps Miki stand. "Oh, you'll live. Now lets get to our next class. This day can't be over soon enough!"