chapter thirty nine

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(chapter xxxix)

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Yuna wrinkled her nose, as she glanced down at the clipboard in her hand. It had been a couple of weeks since she started to officially manage the team and she was still having trouble with a few things. Most of it was usually about the different reasons for changing their routine, but other than that, the sport itself was easy for her to understand.

            "Sugawara-san," Yuna blinked and glanced up at the voice. In front of her was one of the new members in his first year, Akira Kunimi. He was known for his quietness and difference, which often got pointed out by the older members that he was practically another version of Yuna. When that started to circulate, it was interesting for others to see whenever they interact.

Often it was them greeting each other and just nodding and exchanging little to no words. Sometimes, a certain captain of the team got jealous—but he only ever showed it around Yuna when they were alone. He'd pout and practically ask for her to spoil him. Though, Yuna never found it annoying, because she just had an instinct of caretaking. Also, she knew that Tooru was often insecure about things and it was one of his weak points that she learned to understand.

The thing was despite their different personalities—they both had a battle with their insecurities. Which made them open to understanding whenever one was feeling anxious or in the need of just someone to be there for them.

            "Hello, Kunimi," Yuna nodded and patted the bench next to her. The male stared at her for a moment and eventually sat down.

            "You requested to speak with me?" He asked

            "Yes," Yuna tapped her finger on the clipboard," I just need to let you know a few things that have changed." She explained turning the clipboard to him.

            "You are not going to lecture me?" He questioned blankly.

Yuna furrowed her brows at his question, but then understood what he meant right away. The one issue that he had that been pointed out many times by his teammates was his laziness. He often skipped practice and showed a lack of effort in games.

            "Oh, well despite your attendance to practice. I do not see the need to lecture you. Sure, your Senpai's tell you that you need more energy, your captains don't think so," Yuna nodded her head towards the direction of Tooru and Hajime. Both of them just watching on the side as they observe the team," At first, there was a worry, but when we saw your performance during the late game, we realized that you have an asset that even levels to Hanamaki-kun."

            The younger male looked at her with surprise at her words," Hanamaki-senpai?"

            "Yes, which is why I don't have a lecture in mind. Honestly, regardless of what anyone says, Tooru and Iwaizumi-kun have a lot of faith in your skills. So, just continue to work hard and you are fine." Yuna adjusted the clipboard again and pointed to it," I just wanted to run you with the play that you missed..." She leaned over and started to explain the changed that occurred over the previous practices. From a faraway perspective, the closeness of their bodies had gotten a few of the members to turn their eyes.

When that happened, Tooru followed their eyes and grumbled under his breath. It made him whistle and glare at his team.

            "5 laps! I want you all to do laps for not focusing!" Tooru shouted and it got the team to all share whines and grumbles.

            "Should I be concerned with your jealousy?" Hajime crossed his arms," You do realize she is just doing her job"

            Tooru peeked at Hajime," I am not jealous"

            "Sure, tell yourself that,"

            "Laps!" Tooru turned flustered and pointed his finger childishly. His childhood friend looked at him with a blank stare and did as he was told. When he joined the others—he slowed down in front of Yuna and Akira.

            "Hey, do me a favour," He voiced, getting the pair's attention. They stared at him and he smirked," Can you both smile for me?"

The quiet pair both gave him confused looks, but neither questioned him and did as he asked. Though, despite it being forced smiles—it made Tooru who was obviously watching huff and turn away. Hajime laughed and continued his laps.

            "That was weird," Kunimi mumbled, but for a second he felt his skin crawl. He had the urge to look around, feeling as if someone was burning a stare at him. Yuna just went back to explaining, being oblivious to what had been done.

            "Careful, the jealously is starting to show~," Hajime sang when he ran past Tooru.

After practice, Tooru was able to contain his composure. But once it was time to head home, Yuna had to deal with his clinginess.

            "So, Kunimi-kun—"

            Yuna glanced his direction as they walked," Kunimi? Yes what about him?"

            "Do you find him cute?" Tooru mumbled

            "Excuse me?" She asked in genuine confusion.

            "Just asking~" Tooru raised his voice in a higher pitch.

            Yuna got hold of his tone and turned away. Her lips turned up," Oh yes, Kunimi is just so adorable"

           "What?! How and why?" Tooru crinkled his nose.

            Yuna fought her laugh," The sound of his voice and the way he smiles."

            "That is—"

Tooru was cut off to Yuna letting out a laugh. She walked slightly ahead and moved to be directly in front of him.

            She reached up and grabbed his cheek and pinched it," Listen, I was just letting him know the things he missed," She then tiptoed and placed a kiss on his nose," You are by far the adorable one in the entire world." Tooru turned red and let out a sound. It was a mixture of a squeal and breathy embarrassment.

It continued to be rendered speechless because Yuna proceeded to state other reasons of adoration she had for him. Leading to hs jealousy to wash away instantly.

Sometimes he wondered if Yuna knew how much she made his heart race. She was bold and honest. Her two strongest points that made him fall for her more than he can explain.

           

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