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"If I pass the exam, I'll get a reward from you. But if not then let's cut ties."

Baji hold her hand then squeezed it. He didn't brought his bike again so they're gonna ride the train.

Her brows furrowed. "I didn't even agreed yet. You're deciding on your own, again." She said then rolled her eyes. What kind of condition is that?

They've been walking for quite a few minutes now and it's not like they got far from their school. Actually, some students are also walking alongside with them, obviously the station is also their destination. And it's not like she doesn't want to be public about their relationship, after what happened in the cafeteria earlier, she realized that being denial again would not make a difference.

Since Baji did that unexpectedly, she might as well go with the flow.

"I'm actually proposing a deal senpai!" He suddenly whined like a child throwing a tantrum.

"And so?" she raised a brow, "What am I gonna do? Accept your proposal then give you what you want?" What if he didn't pass?

Eichi grew up from a family where if you want something, you must work hard to earn it. Give in all your effort to receive more than what you asked for. And so, she wanted Baji to learn that also. That even they're dating, wanting for something must earn through efforts.

"Ahh... Senpai you're so stingy!" he then clung to her arm to swing it. Slightly annoying for her.

"Baji! Enough with that, you're not a child, geez." she scolded him then pulled her arms from him. "Look, It's not like I don't want to help you, but I also have my own studies. And with my skills, teaching a person is out of my shell. I don't do that."

Honestly, she's just worried about herself that she might teach him the wrong information for a subject that might lead to him failing or knowing herself, she can't speak too long in front of someone. She can't imagine herself acting like a teacher especially in front of him.

Baji walked towards her then drop his head to her left shoulder.

"Then, What should I do?" Baji asked sadly. "I know I'm not a good student but seeing you teaching me, makes me want to try to be one. You inspire me, senpai. Always " he added.

Eichi felt very guilty because of that. Thinking she inspires Baji is very absurd for her. What so special about me?

She sighed and patted his head. There's nothing wrong if she try right? Like, it's Baji. Her Baji. It's not someone stranger for her.

"I'm sorry If I said that... It's just that this is my first time being asked for such a thing..."she said.

"It's okay, senpai. I can just ask Chifuyu—"

"That's not necessary. I'll do it."

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They decided to start their tutoring session after class ended for the next day and remaining days before the exam day. They agreed to do it at Baji's house since he said it would be nice if she can go there for the first time and might as well meet his mom.

"You don't have to be nervous, Eichi-san. I should be thankful that you're looking after my Keisuke." his mom said after they met her front door.

She was not prepared so she was tensed up the minute their eyes met. They got the same brows! No wonder she was tensed up.

" R-right... "she nervously said and let out a very awkward laugh.

Baji stood up after taking off his shoes and put his hand on her shoulder." Mom, she's my girlfriend after all. She must take care of me instead of other guys, right senpai? "

" R-right..."

Suddenly his mom slightly pulled his hair that made him whine in pain. "Keisuke! What kind of boyfriend are you? Eichi is not your maid to take care of you. she's your—"

"She's my soon to be bride, mom! Didn't you took care of Dad as well when he's still around?" Baji cut of his mother that made her speechless.

Eichi on the other hand is just witnessing a mother-son small quarrel. I see... He haven't said anything about hidsDad yet. I wonder why is that...

After their small talk with his mom they left the front door and headed towards his room. She kept the door open just to be sure that made Baji laugh when he saw what she did.

"Seriously?" he asked, taking of his jacket.

"I mean.... Just to be sure that we're just gonna STUDY." she answered.

Baji find it adorable that she's still speculating him for doing such a thing like what happened before. Well, no one is to blame because of that except for the both of them.

Eichi scanned his room. Its smaller than hers but it is actually clean for a guy's room. There's one thing that caught her eyes the moment they enter his room.

"Do you have a pet?" she asked, pointing at a cat's bowl and food above the shelf of books. Baji, who's hanging his uniform, turned his back on her.

"Oh that. I actually don't have one. I keep that because stray cat always come into my room." he explained then pointed at his window, "That's why I also leave one side open just in case one came." he added.

Eichi raised her brows in amusement. Didn't even have any idea that he's into animals. Maybe that's also the reason why he immediately got close with Toshi.

There's also muscle training stuffs on the other side of his room. Some collection of books that she thought was just for display. She also saw two different kind of jackets hanging beside his uniform. A black and a white one.

Her brows furrowed, thinking that she saw that black one before.

"I think I saw that jacket before but I can't really remember where." she said to him.

"Really? I didn't know." He lied.

"Yeah. I remember a lot of guys wearing that. Is that some kind of a fashion trend these days? " she's completely clueless, honestly forgetting that time.

Baji smiled and chuckled. "It's not a trend, senpai! It's a uniform." he said then walked towards her who's standing beside his bed. He was about to hug her to make her stop asking about the Toman's uniform. But she warned him not to so he just sat on his bed instead.

"A uniform? Where? I don't remember any clubs having that kind of uniform and you're not a member of clubs either."

He wanted to tell her honestly because he don't like lying to her but he also wanted to keep his mouth shut for her own good. And with this her being stubborn and continuously asking questions, he might can't resist her.

"Aren't we supposed to study right now, senpai? The time is running..." he said, avoiding the question.

Eichi keep her mouth shut for a second, thinking that she actually made him mad for asking too much. Baji felt that so he grabbed her and made her sit on his lap, to apologize.

Eichi on the other hand blushed like this is the first time she did that.

"I'm sorry, Ei-chan..." he said, burying his face on her neck. She just smiled.

"What for? I should be the one apologizing."

"No." he insisted then sighed. "That jacket is—" he didn't finished what he was about to say when suddenly someone surprised them, making them to pushed each other. Ended up him, laying on the bed and Eichi pretending to look at his muscle training stuffs.

"Oh shit! What did I just witnessed?!!" Chifuyu shouted covering his face but not the eyes.

When Baji recognized him, he threw a pillow on his face but Chifuyu caught it unintentionally. "Kidding. I'll just get back later. You two, finish what you are doing." he said then left the room. But it's not even a few seconds when he returned but he only peeked his head on the door.

"I'll distract auntie but please keep your voices down, her hearing is kinda sharp." he gave them an okay sign then left for real.

" That fucker... "Baji said, shaking his head.

Eichi faced palm because of embarrassment. Chifuyu actually saw her sitting on his friend's lap and being lovey dovey with each other. Oh my, what would he think about me after that? What face should I present him?!

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They started their studying session after that small incident. Baji acted like it was nothing so she just acted the same, looking like it didn't bother her also but deep inside, she just wanted to die of embarrassment.

"Here is the illustration of the Muscles located to our body. It's already in color coded system that indicates what motor are they in, these are the legends. So you're supposed to easily understand this even just a little detail about it." she explained. Eichi even brought her old notes from her previous year so Baji could learn the important points of the lesson.

" Senpai, I have a question. "he asked, leaning his elbow on the table then clasping his hand.

" What is it? "

" Did you know what is the strongest muscle? "he asked, looking like he's just about to tell her something interesting.

" It's the tongue muscle. "she answered. Baji suddenly smiled.

" Wanna fight to test their strength? "he wiggled his eyebrow and  winked at her.

That trick won't work on Eichi especially they are studying but she find it worth of blushing, but she cant. Instead of blushing and such, she crumpled a paper then throw it at his face.

" Idiot! "

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