Part 6

💭 represents thoughts.Friday, September 13, 2012.

Kunimi "It has already been a week since Miwa got into the car accident."

Kunimi "💭She has gotten better and was moved to a normal room, but she hasn't woken up yet."

Kunimi "💭Kageyama, however, has gotten much worse."

Kunimi "💭If Yuu or I don't get him food, he won't leave her side for a second to eat."

Kunimi "💭He also skipped school all last week."

Kunimi "💭We managed to make him go home to change only twice."

Kunimi sighs as he stares outside, ignoring the teacher's explanation.

Kunimi "💭We have to convince him to go home today and sleep there."

Kunimi "💭He has been only sleeping in chairs, these past days."

Kunimi "💭I will ask Yuu."

Kunimi "💭Maybe we can sleep over at Kageyama's place today if we succeeded at dragging him home."

Kunimi glanced at the board before he rested his head on the table.

Kunimi "💭Yuu will have to explain all this to me because it looks like we are solving the moon landing."

Kunimi sighs again before he looks at Kindaichi, who was asleep.

Kunimi "💭Well, shit, we are doomed."

Kunimi "💭Oh well."Time passes slowly as Kunimi continues to glance between the alien language on the board and outside before the bell finally rings. All the students leave while Kunimi stays seated.

Kunimi "💭I don't want to move."

Kunimi "Ugh..."

Kunimi finally stands up unwillingly and drags his feet towards Kindaichi's desk.

Kunimi "Yuu."Kunimi whispers near Kindaichi's ear as he shakes him.

Kunimi "Yuu, wake up."

Kunimi "Yuu, class is over."Kindaichi "Hmmm..."

Kunimi "Come on. We have practice."

Kunimi continues to shake Kindaichi, but he doesn't bulge.

Kunimi "I will sleep too if you don't get up now."Kindaichi slowly raises his head and rubs his eyes before standing up. He grabs Kunimi's hand and starts walking toward the gym.

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After practice.

Kindaichi "Do you want to go to the hospital directly?"

Kunimi "No, I have something to do first."

Kindaichi "Oh."Kunimi "I will meet you in the hospital."

Kindaichi "Okay."

Kunimi "Also...Mmm...can we stay with Kageyama today?"

Kindaichi "Yeah."Kunimi "I want to try to convince Kageyama to go back home today."

Kindaichi "He won't agree."Kunimi "I know, but I want to try."

Kunimi "It isn't good to sleep in a chair for so long."

Kunimi "Nobody knows how long people stay in a coma."

Kindaichi "Yeah."Kunimi "..."

Kindaichi "I will get dinner for Kageyama, so don't get anything with you."Kunimi "Okay."

Kunimi "I have to go now. I told my friend I will meet him at 9."

Kindaichi "Okay."Kunimi walks to Shiratorizawa.

Kunimi "💭I will go to the hospital after this."Kunimi "💭I really hope we succeed at making Kageyama go home today."

Kunimi "💭But first, I have to deal with this."Kunimi "💭Mom was right."

Kunimi "💭My friend was stalking Kindaichi."

Kunimi "💭I need to know why."

Kunimi "💭And more importantly, make him stop."

Kunimi sighs once he reaches Shiratorizawa and leans against the gate.

Kunimi "💭I hope he won't be late."

A few minutes have passed, and Kunimi starts to pace in front of the school.

Kunimi "💭What is taking him so long?"

Kunimi "💭He said 9..."

Kunimi picks up his phone and sighs.

Kunimi "💭Why today of all days?"

Kunimi "💭Why was it necessary for them to have a practice match today?"

Kunimi "💭Their practice will take so much longer to finish."

Kunimi sits in front of the gate and starts to eat a snack as he waits.

Kunimi "💭I want to deal with this today."

Kunimi "💭I don't want anyone to keep following Kindaichi around."

Kunimi "💭If this matter wasn't important, I would have postponed our meeting."

Kunimi "💭But I need this to stop."

An hour has passed, and Kunimi starts to pace again.

Kunimi "💭Yuu is already with Kageyama."

Kunimi smiles at the picture he received from Kindaichi.

Kunimi "Damn it."

Shirabu "Akira."

Shirabu stops in front of Kunimi and places his hand on his knees as he tries to catch his breath.

Shirabu "I am sorry I made you wait so long."

Shirabu "The coach made us do a 100 serve as a punishment after the practice game."

Kunimi "It is alright."

Shirabu "Have you eaten dinner yet?"

Kunimi "No."

Shirabu "Do you want to eat together?"

Kunimi "Sure."Shirabu "..."Kunimi "..."

Shirabu "So, what is so important that you waited 2 hours for me?"

Kunimi "Ehhh...It is about the pictures you keep sending me of Yuu."

Shirabu "Ohh, that..."

Shirabu "What about them?"

Kunimi "I want you to stop."

Shirabu "..."

Shirabu stops in his tracks and stares at Kunimi.

Shirabu "Why?"

Kunimi "It is a little bit creepy."

Kunimi "Why are you following Yutaro?"

Shirabu "..."

Kunimi "..."Shirabu "..."

Shirabu and Kunimi enter the Ramen shop and order their food.

Kunimi "Shirabu."

Shirabu "Yes?"

Kunimi "..."

Shirabu "..."

Kunimi "Why are you following Yutaro?"

Shirabu "I am not following him."

Kunimi "..."

Shirabu "Really, I am not."Kunimi "Then why are you taking his photos?"Shirabu "Hmmm..."

Kunimi sighs as he starts eating, ignoring Shirabu who was shifting awkwardly in his seat.

Shirabu "I am worried."

Kunimi "Worried?"

Shirabu "Yeah, yeah, worried."Kunimi "About what?"

Shirabu "Ehhh...that Kindaichi will hurt you..."

Kunimi "..."

Shirabu "Like he has been hanging a lot around this kid and-"Kunimi "That is none of your business."

Shirabu "..."Shirabu "I am your friend. I care about you."Kunimi "You are spying on my boyfriend."

Shirabu "Because I care about you."Shirabu "I want to make sure he won't hurt you."

Kunimi stares into Shirabu's eyes.

Kunimi "I appreciate your concern, but this is none of your business."

Kunimi "And I want you to stop taking his pictures and following him."Shirabu "..."

Few minutes of silence pass as Kunimi continues to eat his food, ignoring Shirabu's intense stare. Kunimi sighs after he finishes his food and glances at Shirabu, who hasn't eaten anything yet.

Kunimi "Thank you for dinner, but I have to go."Shirabu immediately grabs Kunimi's arm.

Shirabu "Please wait a minute."Kunimi "What?"Shirabu "..."Kunimi "I really have to leave."Shirabu "Are you going home?"

Kunimi "No-"Shirabu "Are you staying with Kindaichi?"

Kunimi "Yes."

Shirabu "..."

Shirabu's grip tightens around Kunimi's arm.

Kunimi "I really have to leave."

Shirabu "C-can we talk for a bit more?"

Kunimi "..."

Kunimi nods.

Shirabu "I will stop taking pictures of Kindaichi, but-"

Kunimi "There are no buts. It is creepy, dude, just stop it."

Shirabu "I have a condition."Kunimi "Did you hear what I just said?"

Kunimi "Just stop stalking him."

Shirabu "I am not stalking him."Kunimi "Oh, so you just happened to be around every time Kindaichi was with Kageyama?"

Shirabu "..."

Kunimi "Yeah, I thought so too."Kunimi sighs before he snatches his hand from Shirabu's grip.

Shirabu "I can prove he is cheating on you with Kageyama."

Kunimi's eyes widen before he stands up and starts walking away.

Kunimi "I cannot believe him."

Shirabu immediately grabs Kunimi's arm but Kunimi yanks it off and starts running away.

Shirabu "Kunimi wait."Kunimi "..."

Shirabu "Please wait."

Kunimi stops and looks back at Shirabu, who was still chasing him before sighing.

Kunimi "💭I don't want to cause a problem in the hospital."Kunimi "💭And if I ignore him, he will continue to chase me."Kunimi sighs and waits for Shirabu to catch up.

Shirabu "..."

Shirabu "Thank you."

Shirabu "I really care about you, Kunimi."Shirabu "I just want to protect you."Shirabu "But I know that Kindaichi will hurt you and-"

Kunimi "You know what, Shirabu."

Shirabu "What?"

Kunimi "I want you to stop contacting me."

Shirabu quickly grabs Kunimi's hand once Kunimi turns around.

Shirabu "Is that how you treat me for trying to help you?"

Kunimi "Help me?"

Shirabu "Yes, help you."

Shirabu "Do you know where Kindaichi is now?"Kunimi "Yeah, I know, but it is none of your business."

Shirabu "Really because I believe he lied to you."

Kunimi "I don't think so."

Shirabu "Are you sure you don't want to know?"

Kunimi "I am sure."

Kunimi "And I am more sure I don't want you to contact me anymore."

Shirabu "Wait...I..."

Kunimi "I am leaving, bye."

Shirabu "Please wait a minute."

Kunimi "No."

Kunimi continues to walk, and Shirabu trails after him.

Shirabu "Kunimi..."Kunimi "..."Shirabu "Please, stop and hear me out."Kunimi "..."

Shirabu "Okay, fine, I won't follow Kindaichi anymore, but please hear me out."

Kunimi stops in his tracks and turns to look at Shirabu.

Kunimi "What?"

Shirabu "I am sorry."

Kunimi "As you should."

Kunimi "Why were you stalking Yutaro?"

Shirabu "I..."

Kunimi "Faster Shirabu. I don't have all night."

Shirabu "I...Ummm..."Kunimi "Today, please."Shirabu "I was trying to break you two up."

Shirabu rushes at once, startling Kunimi.

Kunimi "What?"

Shirabu "..."

Kunimi "Why would you-?"

Shirabu "I..."

Kunimi "What kind of a friend are you?"

Shirabu "..."

Kunimi "Never talk to me ever again."

Kunimi storms, but Shirabu grabs his arm tightly and pulls him towards himself.

Kunimi "Let go."

Shirabu "I-"

Kunimi "I don't care, just leave me alone."

Kunimi "You are the worst."

Shirabu "..."

Shirabu puts an arm around Kunimi's waist and pulls him closer, but Kunimi pushes Shirabu's chest with both hands immediately.

Kunimi "Dude, what are you doing?"

Kunimi "You already caused enough harm."

Kunimi "Let me go."

Shirabu "..."

Kunimi "For fucks sake, Shirabu."

Shirabu "I-"

Kunimi "Let me go-"

Shirabu "I like you."

Kunimi "..."

Shiraba "I like you, Kunimi."

Kunimi's eyes widen as Shirabu's embrace tightens around his waist.

Kunimi "You know I am dating Yutaro."

Shirabu "And I am tired of seeing the 2 of you together."

Kunimi "..."

Shirabu "I've liked you since the first time I met you."

Shirabu "I knew you were dating Kindaichi, so I tried to become your friend."

Shirabu "I tried so hard to forget these feelings, but ... but..."

Kunimi "..."

Shirabu "But I couldn't."

Shirabu sighs as he places his head on Kunimi's shoulder.

Shirabu "The first time I sent that picture was by coincidence."

Shirabu "I was heading home from practice late and saw Kindaichi and Kageyama."

Kunimi "And then you started stalking them?"

Shirabu "Yes."

Shirabu "I was waiting for an accident to happen between them."

Shirabu "To send it to you so you'll break up."

Kunimi "You are the worst."

Shirabu tightens his hug and looks at Kunimi, who was still trying to get out of his embrace.

Shirabu "I know, I shouldn't do this, but you 2 seemed to be getting closer as time pass-"

Kunimi punches Shirabu, making him release him.

Kunimi "Never talk to me ever again."

Kunimi starts to run away leaving a shocked Shirabu behind.

Kunimi "💭What the hell?"

Kunimi "..."

Kunimi "💭I cannot believe he did something like this."

Kunimi "💭How...how could he?"

Kunimi "💭He really is the worst."

Kunimi calls Kindaichi as he continues to walk.

Call between Kindaichi and Kunimi.

Kunimi "Hey."

Kindaichi "Where are you?"

Kunimi "Walking to the hospital."

Kindaichi "Did you go home first?"

Kunimi "No."

Kindaichi "Oh, you were taking so long, so I thought you went home and took a nap."

Kunimi "Emmm, I ate dinner with my friend, and we just finished."

Kindaichi "Oh, okay."

Kunimi "..."

Kindaichi "..."

Kunimi "Ummm, did you talk to Kageyama?"

Kindaichi "Yes, but he refused."

Kunimi lets out a sigh.

Kunimi "Okay. I will see what I can do when I reach the hospital."

Kunimi "It is already late."Kunimi "Maybe we can convince him tomorrow."Kunimi "We will have all day."Kunimi "We might succeed better."Kindaichi "Yeah."Kunimi "We also have to convince him to go to school."Kunimi sighs and rubs his nose bride as he continues walking.

Kindaichi "Yeah.."Kunimi "Anyway, do you want me to get anything before I head there?"

Kindaichi "No."

Kunimi "Alright..."

Kindaichi "Hmmm...Akira?"

Kunimi "Yeah?"

Kindaichi "Is something disturbing you?"

Kunimi "..."

Kindaichi "You sound a little bit off."

Kunimi "I had a fight with Shirabu."

Kindaichi "Oh...Hmmm...Do you want to talk about it?"

Kunimi "Yes, but not over the phone."

Kindaichi "Oh, okay."

Kunimi "..."

Kindaichi "Do you want me to meet you halfway and walk together to the hospital?."

Kunimi "No need, I will be there in 10 minutes."

Kindaichi "Okay."

Kunimi "Can we continue talking until I reach there?"

Kindaichi "Of course."