Yachiru

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Once done, Orion turned back to Hinata, who was fidgeting with her towel, her face a deep shade of red. He smiled reassuringly at her. "You did well, Hinata," he said gently, his words prompting a small, relieved smile from her.

"You think so?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper. Orion nodded, his eyes soft with affection. "I'm proud of you."

As Orion and Hinata left the showers, their hearts light with the shared secret, a ripple of fortune seemed to sweep through the school. Just as Orion stepped out of the showers, a student who had been struggling with a physics problem finally had an epiphany, solving it in a flash. A girl who had been pining for a classmate received a surprise confession from him, and a teacher found a forgotten lottery ticket in his pocket that turned out to be a winner.

With Hinata by his side, Orion stepped into the bustling classroom for the second class of the day, Chemistry with Momo Yaoyorozu. He was whistling blissfully, a tune that echoed the vibrant rhythm of his heart. The classroom was filled with a cacophony of sounds, a symphony of early morning chatter and the scuffle of chairs being dragged into place.

Luna and Aurora, his ever-vigilant sisters, quickly moved to his side, their noses wrinkling slightly as they sniffed him, trying to discern if any other girl had left her mark on him. Their eyes darted to Hinata, who blushed and looked away, a telltale sign that something might have transpired. Yet they couldn't be sure, for Hinata was always a bit bashful, especially around Orion.

With a resigned sigh, Luna and Aurora settled into their seats, flanking Orion protectively. Orion, oblivious to their concern, merely chuckled at their antics. He had grown used to their protective nature, finding it endearing rather than stifling.

The classroom suddenly fell silent as Momo Yaoyorozu, their Chemistry teacher, stepped in. Her presence was commanding, her aura emanating intelligence and warmth. She was a woman of elegance and grace, her mature features and developed body adding to her captivating charm.

"Alright, class, let's begin," she declared, her voice ringing clear and authoritative in the quiet classroom.

With the students attentively listening, Momo proceeded to explain the day's experiment, "Today, we will be conducting an acid-base titration. You will be paired randomly and I expect each pair to work cohesively and successfully complete the experiment."

She moved towards the box filled with chits, her fingers lightly grazing over them. "When I call out your names, please move to the respective workstations. Remember, safety first. No carelessness will be tolerated."

A hush fell over the room as Momo reached into the box. One by one, she pulled out the chits and read the names. When she reached Orion, a sudden hush fell over the room. Luna and Aurora shared a tense glance, the anticipation of who their beloved brother would be paired with adding a palpable edge to their concern.

"Orion... and Yachiru Kusajishi," Momo announced, her voice echoing in the silent room.

Yachiru, a petite girl with vibrant pink hair and a notorious reputation for mischief, looked at Orion with an excited grin. Meanwhile, Orion felt a slight tug at his lips, amused at the prospect of working with the ever-energetic Yachiru.

As Orion and Yachiru moved to their station, he was quickly adapting to Yachiru's energetic demeanor. "So, Yachiru," he began, his eyes scanning the workstation, "shall we get started?"

Yachiru bounced on her toes, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Let's do it, Orion!"

The experiment began in earnest. As the titration process progressed, Orion found himself guiding Yachiru through the steps, his patience and calm demeanor a perfect contrast to her high energy and impulsiveness. She was quick to learn, her eyes following his movements attentively.

There was a sense of harmony in their work, a balance that seemed to be the result of their contrasting personalities. "You're doing great, Yachiru," Orion encouraged, watching as she carefully added the acid drop by drop into the solution.

A blush rose to her cheeks, the praise from Orion making her heart flutter. She shot him a grin, her confidence boosted. "Thanks, Orion!"

As Orion turned to request litmus paper from Yachiru for the experiment, he paused mid-sentence, his eyes falling on the peculiar sight before him. Yachiru was sucking on the litmus paper, her pink hair a sharp contrast to the deep blue color on her tongue.

He blinked in surprise before letting out a laugh, amusement sparkling in his eyes. Yachiru, meanwhile, seemed oblivious to his reaction. She was too engrossed in watching the litmus paper change colors.

"Yachiru," Orion called out, a grin still tugging at his lips. "The litmus paper isn't candy."

Pulling the paper out of her mouth, Yachiru turned to look at him, her expression one of pure glee. "Look, Orion!" she exclaimed, holding up the saliva-stained paper. "It changes color when I suck it!"

Orion chuckled at her enthusiasm, shaking his head in mild disbelief. Here he was, partnered with one of the most whimsical girls in the school. Somehow, he found the prospect more amusing than concerning. "That's because your saliva is slightly acidic, Yachiru."

Yachiru blinked at him, her eyebrows furrowing in thought. "Acidic?"

"Yes," Orion nodded, leaning back against the bench. "Acids turn blue litmus paper red. Although in this case, your saliva isn't acidic enough to turn it completely red."

A look of wonder replaced the confusion on Yachiru's face. She glanced at the litmus paper in her hand, her interest piqued. "So, the more I suck on it, the redder it gets?"

Orion laughed, his eyes sparkling with mirth. "Technically, yes. But for our experiment, we need the litmus paper clean. So, how about we put this one aside and use a new one?"

Nodding excitedly, Yachiru hurriedly placed the saliva-stained paper on the side and grabbed a fresh one from the box. "Okay, Orion!"

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