Mizuha was determined to improve her grades. She had been studying hard for the past few weeks, and she wanted to ace the upcoming exams. She packed her books and notebooks in her backpack and headed to the library after school. She hoped to find a quiet spot where she could focus on her studies.
As she was walking down the hallway, she saw Hikaru coming towards her.
“Hey, Mizuha! Where are you going?” Hikaru called out to her.
She smiled and said, “Hi, Hikaru. I’m going to the library. I need to study for the exams.”
“Can I join you? I need to study too. Maybe we can help each other out,” Hikaru offered.
“Sure, why not?” Mizuha said.
Mizuha smiled and nodded. She followed Hikaru to the library. They found an empty table near the window and sat down. They took out their books and notebooks and started studying.
They studied for several hours, taking breaks only to drink water or stretch their legs. They helped each other with their subjects, explaining concepts and solving problems. Mizuha was surprised by how much Hikaru knew and how well he could teach. He made studying fun and easy for her. She felt like she was learning a lot from him.
Hikaru was impressed by how dedicated Mizuha was to studying. He saw how hard she worked and how much she wanted to improve her grades. He admired her determination and perseverance. He also noticed how cute she looked when she concentrated or smiled. He felt a warm feeling in his chest whenever he looked at her.
They finished studying. They packed their things and left the library together.
“Thank you for studying with me, Hikaru. You really helped me a lot.” Mizuha said.
“No problem, Mizuha. Thank you for studying with me too. You’re a great study partner.” Hikaru said.
They walked towards the school gate, chatting about random things. Mizuha remembered that she had something for Hikaru in her backpack. She had bought it earlier that day when she was hanging out with Elly, Shimizu and Akemi at the mall. It was a keychain that had his name on it.
She wanted to give it to him as a token of appreciation and friendship, but she was nervous about his reaction. She didn’t know if he would like it or not. She didn’t want him to think that she was weird for buying him such a thing.
She decided to give it a try anyway. She reached into her backpack and took out the keychain.
“Hikaru, I have something for you,” she told him.
“What is it?” he asked curiously.
She handed him the keychain.
“It’s a souvenir from the mall. I saw it and I thought of you,” she said.
Hikaru looked at the keychain and his eyes widened.
“Wow! This is awesome! Thank you so much, Mizuha!” He quickly attached the keychain to his backpack. “I love it! It’s so cute! I’ll keep it as a charm,” he exclaimed.
They were about to reached the school gate and saw that there were still some cherry blossom trees in bloom. The pink petals were falling gently from the branches, creating a romantic atmosphere. “
Hey, do you want to sit under the cherry blossom trees for a while? It’s so beautiful.” Hikaru suggested. “Sure, why not? It’s not like we have anything else to do.” Mizuha agreed. They walked to the nearest tree and sat down on the grass. They leaned against the trunk and looked at the sky.
The sun was setting, painting the clouds with orange and purple hues. They talked about their hobbies, their dreams, their families, and their future plans. They found out that they had a lot in common and that they understood each other well. They laughed at each other’s jokes and listened to each other’s stories.
They stopped talking and enjoyed the silence. They looked into each other’s eyes and smiled. Hikaru felt a wave of sleepiness wash over him. He had been studying late at night for the past few days, and he was exhausted. He closed his eyes and rested his head on Mizuha’s shoulder. Mizuha felt his head on her shoulder and blushed. She looked at his sleeping face and thought he was cute. She closed her eyes and rested her head on his head. They fell asleep in each other’s arms, unaware of the world around them.
Meanwhile, Zul, Elly and Shimizu were looking for them. They had heard that they were studying together at the library, and they wanted to join them. They had also brought some snacks and drinks for them. They searched the library, but they couldn’t find them. They asked the librarian, but she said that they had left a while ago. “Where could they be?” Zul wondered. “Maybe they went home.” Elly guessed.
“No way. They wouldn’t leave without telling us.” Shimizu said. “Maybe they went somewhere else.” Zul said. “Like where?” Elly asked. “I don’t know. Let’s look around.” Shimizu said. They left the library and walked around the school grounds. They checked the cafeteria, the gym, the club rooms, and the rooftop, but they couldn’t find them anywhere. They were about to give up when they saw something under one of the cherry blossoms trees near the gate. “Hey, look over there! “Elly pointed.
They walked closer and saw Mizuha and Hikaru sleeping together under the tree. They were holding hands and cuddling each other. They looked peaceful and happy. “Aww, how sweet!” Elly exclaimed. “They look so cute together!” Shimizu agreed. Shimizu took out her phone and snapped some pictures of them. “You shouldn’t do this Shimizu”, Elly said. “It’s important to capture their sweet moment.” Shimizu said while smirking.
They decided to wake them up gently. They approached them and called their names softly. “Mizuha… Hikaru… Wake up…” Elly said. Mizuha and Hikaru opened their eyes slowly. They saw their friends standing over them with smiles on their faces.
Mizuha and Hikaru woke up with a start. They realized that they had fallen asleep under the cherry blossom tree, and that they were holding each other in their arms. They quickly let go and jumped to their feet, feeling embarrassed and guilty.
They looked around and saw their friends staring at them with amused expressions. Mizuha felt her face turn red as she heard their teasing remarks.
“What are you guys doing here?” she asked them, trying to sound casual.
Zul answered, “We were looking for you guys. We wanted to study with you.”
Elly explained, “We couldn’t find you in the library, so we searched everywhere.”
“And we found you here, sleeping like a couple,” Shimizu teased with a playful wink.
Mizuha and Hikaru avoided each other’s eyes. They didn’t know how to explain themselves. They had been studying together under the tree, but they had gotten tired and dozed off. They hadn’t meant to cuddle up to each other, but it had happened unconsciously.
“It’s not what you think…” Mizuha stammered.
“We were just studying…” Hikaru mumbled nervously.
But their words sounded lame and unconvincing. Their friends didn’t buy it. They knew that Mizuha and Hikaru had feelings for each other, but they were too shy and stubborn to admit it. They had been watching them for a long time, and they could see the sparks flying between them.
Their friends decided to have some fun at their expense. They bombarded them with questions about their relationship status. They asked them how long they had been dating, when they had their first kiss, what they liked about each other, and so on.
Mizuha and Hikaru denied everything, but their friends didn’t believe them. They could tell by their blushes and stammers that they were lying. They enjoyed making them squirm and blush even more.
Their friends decided to leave them alone for a while. They told them that they would wait for them at the gate. They walked away, laughing and whispering among themselves.
Mizuha and Hikaru were left alone under the tree again. They felt awkward and nervous. They didn’t know what to say or do next.
They felt something between them that was more than friendship, but they didn’t know how to express it or act on it. They liked each other, but they didn’t know if the other person felt the same way. They wanted to be together, but they didn’t know how to make it happen.
Then, the two of them decided to break the silence and look at each other. They smiled and laughed nervously. The pair felt a rush of joy and relief. They had just taken a big step in their relationship.
They got up and walked to the gate. They met their friends who congratulated them and teased them some more. The couple didn’t mind. They were too happy to care.They walked home together, talking and laughing. The friends made plans for their next study session. The couple said goodbye and promised to call each other later.
Mizuha went to her home and lay down on her bed. She thought about Hikaru and smiled. She felt a new feeling in her chest. A few minutes later, Mizuha received a message from Shimizu on her phone. She opened it and saw a picture of her and Hikaru sleeping together under the cherry blossom tree.
She gasped and blushed. She couldn’t believe that Shimizu had taken such a picture. She typed a reply.
Mizuha: When did you take this picture?
Shimizu: When we found you guys sleeping like a couple. It was so cute!
Mizuha: Delete it right now!
Shimizu: No way! It’s too precious!
Mizuha: Please! It’s embarrassing!
Shimizu: Fine, fine. I’ll delete it from my phone. But you must save it to your phone and thank me for this, it’s a sweet moment for both of you.
Mizuha: You’re so mean!
Mizuha: Anyway, thank you Shimizu.
Shimizu: You’re welcome. But you have to admit, it’s a cute picture.
Mizuha: Well… maybe a little.
Shimizu: A little? It’s a lot! You guys look so happy together.
Mizuha: We do?
Shimizu: Yes, you do. You’re perfect for each other.
Mizuha: Thank you, Shimizu. You’re a good friend.
Shimizu: No problem, Mizuha. I’m happy for you.
They chatted for a while, then said good night to each other. Mizuha looked at the picture again and smiled. She felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in her stomach. She felt love and excited then she went to sleep.
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