Unexpected Friends
Chapters 15. Assassin's Pride

Krieet. The sound of friction of the open door displays a scene that should be more familiar called the stadium. But being at school.

This flashy place can invite a lot of attention from students who want to exercise, but only a few upperclassmen come. The number can also be counted as fingers.

There are several courts for ball games such as Basketball, Volly, Tennis, and Batminton. While Football, Softball, Kasti and Athletic in the Outdoor field. However there are also Outdoor courts for Basketball and Volly.

The towering spectator bench in the shape of the letter U can cover many of these fields. There is even a second floor if it is lacking. The lights above are enough to make the field bright all night.

Fumika and Eliz were amazed at this sight. No exception Ayumi who initially did not know the location of Indoor Basketball Court if Kaouri herself did not tell. Because he focuses too much on the plantation area.

There are so many amazing things that they found in this school and were amazed. Yet they did not linger in awe. There's a task they have to complete. Ayumi asked for a spectator seat on the 2nd floor so that they climbed up through the stairs beside her. After they sat on the bench F.

Ayumi long fell silent thinking about the first word she was going to say and recalled what Kauri was saying. Fumika and Eliz did not respond to the length of time Ayumi was silent so she did not realize it had been 5 minutes missed.

Ayumi finally opened her voice. "The Assassin's real name is Kaouri Maouri. She is the Basketball Aces Princess of this school. Besides, Kaouri is also an ordinary student like us-ehem-you guys I mean."

Eliz was uncomfortable with Ayumi's words. "Sister is also a student here, please don't humble yourself." Eliz's words succeeded in making Ayumi surprised and bent towards him.

It turned out that there was a human who cared for me, Inner Ayumi and involuntarily her neck bent down until the weight on her head became heavy and finally fell.

How frantic Fumika and Eliz witnessed this terrible sight. "Ka.. Brother Ayumi!!! Well how is this?!" Unknowingly Fumika screams along with Eliz and makes attention to them.

To distract Fumika and Eliz, they duck together, pretending to look for something under the chair until they feel unnoticed. Ayumi's head who was still below saw their behavior laughing little. "You forgot I'm a ghost?" Of course they were embarrassed to death for just remembering this fact.

Ayumi's fingers managed to reach her head and reunite her neck. "Thank you for worrying about me." Eliz and Fumika try to ignore their clumsy actions by sitting back in their seats like nothing. Even though they are still left feeling humbled.

Ayumi also sat back in her seat. He thinks it's right now to tell Kaouri's story. Based on the code from his friends behind the stadium window. "I know this story because..it's common, in my world?" Ayumi struggled to read the intentions of the friends who were trying to help.

"Early at the Basketball Court on March 5, the day before Kauri's death."

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A typical clash of basketballs reflected on the floor repeatedly rattled. The foot step of this player tries with all his might towards the opponent's Ring. In 2-3 steps later, he bathes around. "It looks safe." The mind in the heart.

Then he passed it to his friend in front without realizing the silhouette quickly stole the ball from his hand before he threw it. "S.. Goddamnit!"

The run is fast but relaxed while dribbling the ball. His legs were bent as the beginning of his leap. And with one throw the ball into the opponent's ring. The game ended 37 to 11.

"Astonishing my dear!" A familiar voice in his memory made this scorer smile widely. "Jeffrey, babe!" His tied hair suddenly fell apart on its own. So while approaching Jeffrey he re-tied his hair. "Where was the match?" Ask Jeffrey. Then as usual this girlfriend will praise, "Excellent Kaouri."

Her gnarly teeth were seen behind Kaouri's smile. He was very proud of his victory.

"All right, thank you all. Mr. Atsushi and Mr. Ochari gave you this bonus of juice and bread because of your hard work. Line please!" From the door of the stadium, Naoki and his partner Akbar were carrying food for them.

So with a heart full of gluttony, everyone from the stadium approached them with a run. This aggressive way makes Naoki reluctant to give snacks that should belong to them. "I said march!"

Of course the people in the stadium who did not know themselves shouted, "Whisper Mellow Prince!" Naoki is really frustrated. If Kenji had not seen him feed the abandoned cats behind the dorm building and wept over the death of Nero - one of his cats -, the image of the OSIS vice-chairman was resolute and fierce.

And now he has to get stuck with the silliest names in the whole school and lose some of their respect. Some even become opponents.

Although they were both cornered by some of the people in the stadium, it did not stop Naoki from carrying out the obligations mandated by Bu Ochari. "Akbar, don't give food until the chairman of each club shows up." A whisper was heard in Akbar's ear.

He knew his stubborn friend would not be daunted against the boxing and snapping students of the famous sports section club with a body more stout and strong than him but affectionately had a rebellious attitude.

"Don't love? Who's Kisane(you), huh?!" A boy named Volly approaches Naoki and pushes him to a fall. But Naoki was undaunted and stood up again. "Yori yo hito(Better person) Kimi no you no haiki mono yori(From trash like you)" Her tone was low and heavy. Threat enough.

However it is not a good technique to deal with the raging masses. "Ki.. Kisane! What a look that is." Actually, this Volly boy was shaking to face Naoki whose aura was like Yandare¹, but for the sake of the image he fought his fear by punching Naoki in the face.

Due to his inaccurate punch, Naoki managed to dodge it easily. Even a hard basketball sheet came up to his face and made a crashing sound that caused this person to fall instantly. "What?! Who!" He berated the people around him until he got the perpetrator who threw the basketball in his face.

"Watashi(I), why?" Kauri admitted she threw the ball. So with the wrath of the child Volly took the basketball and prepared to throw it. But his intention was canceled because Jeffrey accompanied Kauri next to him. He knows that bothering Kaouri, especially in front of Jeffrey, is suicidal. Then he cursed loudly and left the society towards his Volly Square.

"Domo(Passion) Kaouri-San." Naoki was still in his place bowing slightly in front of Kaouri. "It's okay I also want to slap her in the face." Reply Kaouri with a smile.

Akbar who brought food was overwhelmed facing the rompongan students in the stadium. Naoki thought he would not survive, but Jeffrey walked up to Akbar and shouted loudly until everyone in the stadium was silent. "OI!! ARE YOU DEAF OR WHAT?!! To line up, do I need to beat you up?!"

Everyone lowered their heads in fear and then lined up as requested. After the chairman of each club came to pick up his snacks, they continued to share them back with their members.

"What are you talking about?" Because Akbar spoke the language of his country-Indonesia-, Jeffrey was very confused. "Kare ha karera ga hizyou ni yakkai dearu to ii masu(He said they were very complicated)" Luckily Naoki had learned Indonesian, taught Akbar of course.

"Choose a base (Select one language)!"

"It's so arrogant to speak the regional language, after all!"

From a distance it would look like Naoki and Akbar were fighting. But in fact they were joking, even Naoki had a laugh even though he did not make a sound and his facial expression was a little flat.

Kaouri who saw the silliness of the OSIS member laughed loosely behind Jeffrey's back, while his girlfriend turned her face and closed it because the red hue could not bear to laugh.

"What are you guys looking at?!"

"hya ha nani wa mi te iru?!!"

Said Akbar and Naoki compactly. Really suited to be a partner.

"There continue the exercise. You guys have a game tomorrow, don't let your guard down." Naoki spoke to everyone in the stadium and of course they replied, "Yes Mellow Prince." Which makes him ride a pitan. But because of professionalism, he was forced to stay.

Then Akbar chimed in, "But don't push yourself too much. Enough rest and nutritious eating we definitely win. Tatakai(fight)!" And got a different response from Naoki. "Yes!"

"Who are we?!"

"HOKKAIDO 45!"

"What are we going forward for?!"

"WIN! WIN! AND WIN!"

"One for..."

"Su-Be-Te(All)!!!"

Whether what power Akbar has, Naoki is so grateful he can make everyone in the stadium say their school Yel-Yel and end it with a big shout. After their business was completed at the stadium, Naoki and Akbar decided to go to the OSIS room to clear the file and re-tidy up their tournament preparations.

After their departure, all sports clubs in the stadium returned to training. Including a Kaouri Maouri the Assassin.

But before the rehearsal, Jeffrey expressed his passion to him. Of course Kaouri was happy. Then Jeffrey's finger larger than Kaouri's touched his smooth white cream cheek up to his chin. A tense atmosphere between them was created. Jeffrey's face slowly approached Kaouri. A few inches, up to 3 inches of their faces are very close. Jeffrey's eyes were closed because he was ready for what should have happened, but Kaouri wasn't.

So Kaouri quickly hugged Jeffrey's neck and made him flinch for a moment. Kaouri's face was turned away in order for another stratagem Jeffrey to take his sweet kiss away. In order not to be awkward, Kaouri made her voice as normal as possible despite knowing she was trembling. "J.. Jeffrey, thank you."

Now it still can't?, Inner Jeffrey is frustrated. It has been 2 years they are dating, but just hugged when he went to class. "You're driving me crazy."

Jeffrey tries to control himself so as not to hurt Kauri's cowardice. But he is tormented by dating a girl he cannot treat as he pleases.

"This could be a walk with me, right?"

If Kaouri can't be treated as she pleases, maybe she can be a little entertaining, Jeffrey thought. But his expectations were shattered again when Kaouri gave him the answer he did not want. "Sorry Babe, I have practice till night. You go first."

"But just walk." Not to lose, Jeffrey defended. But free. "Jeff, do you know this match means a lot to me?" Kaouri again made clear because she remained in her stance.

Jeffrey's patience limit has passed. He was so angry with Kaouri's answer that he could scream in a stadium full of people. "means to you? Then I what?!! Fuck you *****!" Regardless of Kaouri's expression of shock, Jeffrey quickly ran to the stadium exit and slammed the door hard.

Brugh, Kaouri's body weakened and fell instantly. His friends rushed over and entertained. Yet his incredulous gaze and stiff body made him like a living statue.

Kaouri couldn't believe the girlfriend she loved more than her family would say that. Jeffrey's words swirled in his head. He made his heart hurt deeper. Scroll of tears flowing rapidly, sobs echoed in every corner of the stadium. Panic ensued, everyone was wondering who was crying. That's not the Jeffrey I know.

And someone who is hurt.

[To Be Continue!]🥀

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¹In short Psychopathic nature, usually in anime :v