Rin could barely contain her laughter as she watched Hanayo clasp her hands together and give Maki a pleading look. Maki averted her gaze, cheeks turning slightly pink as she wound a strand of hair around her finger.

"Please Maki-chan?"

Maki hesitated and Rin knew it was only a matter of time before she gave in.

"I.. suppose it wouldn't hurt."

Hanayo practically beamed, reaching forward to grasp Maki's hands. "You'll look amazing, I just know it! You won't regret it, I promise!"

Maki mumbled something that Rin couldn't quite catch and allowed herself to be seated in one of the chairs. Hanayo carefully ran her fingers through Maki's hair before separating a few strands and braiding them together.

Despite the redness spreading across her cheeks, Maki was quick to glare at Rin when she finally noticed her taking in the whole scene and trying not to laugh. It only served to amuse Rin further, knowing that she was fine as long as Hanayo was in the room.

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"U~ mi~ chan~"

Kotori carefully pressed her finger against Umi's cheek and Honoka gasped in shock as she watched the scene unfold. This was a horrible idea. It would only end in tears. Or pain. Or both. She backed away, ready to dart out the door before she was caught.

"I don't know about this…"

Kotori laughed, turning to Honoka with a grin. "She's asleep, now is the perfect time."

"Are you sure about this?"

Kotori settled next to Umi, wrapping an arm around her shoulders and motioning for Honoka to join them. She stepped forward, holding her breath and watching Umi carefully for any signs that she was only pretending to be asleep.

"Nothing will happen."

Honoka stuck her tongue out at Kotori before taking her place at Umi's other side. She hesitantly placed her arm around Umi before glancing at the phone in Kotori's hand. Umi let out a soft sigh and both of them froze. Sharing a look, they both leaned forward, placing quick kisses on Umi's cheeks while Kotori captured the moment with the camera on her phone.

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Nico liked to think she was a patient person. She hadn't said a word at the blushing. Or the casual touches. But there was only so much a person could take.

"Are we here to study or to flirt?"

Eli had the grace to blush before averting her eyes and attempting to scribble something in her notebook.

Nozomi leaned forward with a smile. "Is Nico-chi jealous?"

"Of course not!" Nico huffed, folding her arms across her chest and leaning back in her chair. "I'm just trying to pass these classes and you two are being ridiculous. It's distracting."

"Are you sure you don't just need a hug?"

Nico's eyes narrowed as Nozomi stood up. She seemed amused but Nico recognized that look. Nothing good ever came from that look.

Nozomi darted forward and Nico nearly fell off the chair in an attempt to escape. Casting a look at Eli, she shouted out, "Aren't you going to do something about this?"

Eli offered her a shrug, watching the two of them and biting her lip to keep from laughing and Nico yelped as Nozomi caught her around the waist and pulled her into a tight hug.

"I hate you."

"I love you too, Nico-chi."