Chapter 02 : School Life

(Kaoru and Patrick walk towards the school gates, backpacks slung over their shoulders.)

PATRICK (grinning mischievously):

Hey, Kaoru, I've got an idea.

KAORU (skeptical):

Oh boy, what now?

PATRICK (laughing):

You should totally wear a school girl's uniform today!

KAORU (rolling his eyes):

Yeah, right. Like I need more reasons for people to think I'm a girl.

PATRICK (teasing):

Come on, it'll be hilarious! Plus, you'd look adorable in a skirt.

KAORU (groaning):

I'll pass, thanks. Besides, I value my dignity.

(Kaoru and Patrick walk towards the school gates, chatting animatedly.)

PATRICK (playfully nudging Kaoru):

You know, Kaoru, I've noticed something.

KAORU (raises an eyebrow):

Oh yeah? What's that?

PATRICK (grinning):

Well, you always wear those girl dresses outside of school, right? So, why not bring that fashion statement into the classroom?

KAORU (rolls his eyes):

Uh, because I'm not trying to become a legend in school folklore, that's why.

PATRICK (chuckles):

Fair point. But hey, while we're on the topic, why do you always hide that cute face of yours behind your hair?

KAORU (blushing):

It's not on purpose! It's just... a habit, I guess.

PATRICK (smirking):

Uh-huh, sure. Well, just remember, Kaoru, there's no shame in letting the world see how adorable you really are.

KAORU (softly):

Thanks, Patrick. I'll keep that in mind.

(They share a grin before heading inside the school gates, ready to face the day ahead.)

(Kaoru enters the school hallway, lost in his thoughts, when suddenly, he collides with someone.)

HIROYUKI (wincing):

Watch where you're going!

KAORU (apologetic):

I-I'm so sorry! I didn't see you there.

(Kaoru looks up to see Hiroyuki standing before him, her expression twisted in disdain.)

HIROYUKI (giving Kaoru a disgusted look):

Ugh, figures it would be a guy.

(Kaoru's heart sinks as Hiroyuki walks away, leaving him standing there, feeling like he's somehow managed to ruin his day before it even began.)

As Kaoru watches Hiroyuki disappear down the hallway, a nagging feeling tugs at the corners of his mind. Where had he seen her before? Frowning in confusion, he turns to Patrick, who's watching the scene unfold with amusement.

KAORU (quietly):

Hey, Patrick, do you know her from somewhere?

PATRICK :

Bro , she is the most popular girl in our school - Hiraoka Hiroyuki. She can be considered as the tallest girl too with a height of 5'10. You look like a child infornt of her , lol.

(After a long day at school, Kaoru finds himself back at the Maid Cafe, donning his maid uniform once again.)

KAORU (sighs):

Here we go again.

(He starts to tidy up the tables, his mind still preoccupied with thoughts of Hiroyuki.)

SISTER

(noticing Kaoru's distracted demeanor)

Kaoru-chan , is everything okay?

KAORU (nods):

Yeah, just had a weird encounter at school today. Nothing major. By the way , why are you in male dress.

SISTER (grinning):

Well, I've always felt more comfortable in male clothes, and let's face it, I'm not exactly the daintiest of maidens. It's about time I embraced my love for shirts and trousers.

(Kaoru is going about his tasks in the Maid Cafe when suddenly, the door chimes and in walks the handsome blue-haired guy.)

KAORU (surprised):

Oh, it's him again.

(He tries to keep his composure as the guy approaches the counter.)

BLUE-HAIRED GUY (smiling):

Hey there, I'm back. Can I get a plate of omurice, please?

KAORU (nervously):

Of course. Coming right up.

(Kaoru's hands shake slightly as he prepares the omurice, trying not to let his nerves show. After placing the dish in front of the guy, he asks for his name.)

KAORU (trying to sound casual):

And what's your name?

BLUE-HAIRED GUY (Hiro):

It's Hiro.

(Kaoru quickly scribbles the name "Hiro" on a napkin, trying to hide the fact that his heart is pounding in his chest.)

(After finishing his shift at the Maid Cafe, Kaoru walks home, lost in thought. Suddenly, a group of delinquents appear, blocking his path.)

DELINQUENT 1 (leering):

Hey, look what we have here.

KAORU (nervously):

Uh, can I help you?

DELINQUENT 2 (snickering):

What's a cute girl like you doing out here all alone?

KAORU (realizing their mistake):

I'm not a girl!

DELINQUENT 3 (mockingly):

Sure, sure. That's what they all say.

(The delinquents continue to taunt Kaoru, but before things escalate further, Hiro, the blue-haired guy from the Maid Cafe, arrives on the scene.)

HIRO (stepping forward):

Hey! What do you think you're doing?

DELINQUENT 1 (eyeing Hiro):

Who's this guy?

HIRO (gritting his teeth):

She happens to be my girlfriend. And if you have a problem with her, you have a problem with me.

(The delinquents exchange uncertain glances, not expecting such a bold response.)

DELINQUENT 2 (laughing):

Your girlfriend?

HIRO (firmly):

That's enough. Leave her alone.

(One of the delinquents steps forward, but Hiro doesn't back down. With a swift punch, he knocks the delinquent back.)

HIRO (intimidating):

I said leave.

(The delinquents hesitate, but don't run away, clearly unwilling to back down from a fight.)

(Kaoru and Hiro walk briskly away from the scene of the confrontation, the tension slowly dissipating.)

KAORU (breathless):

Thanks, Hiro. I don't know what I would have done without you back there.

HIRO (apologetic):

I'm sorry, Kaoru. I didn't mean to escalate things by telling them you were my girlfriend. I just wanted to get you out of there safely.

KAORU (understanding):

It's okay, Hiro. I appreciate you looking out for me.

HIRO (softly):

Still, I should have been more careful. Let's just get you home safe, okay?

(With a nod of agreement, they continue on their way, grateful for each other's company in the aftermath of the ordeal.