2.07: Sleep, Deep Sleep.

They all sat outside the restaurant while Mister Juan was closing up. "Well, that was amazing, team! You guys kept our records up to five stars."

"THANK YOU SIR!"

"And you too, Vel and Yuro. You guys really made the difference with the extra hands in the last stretch…I love you two!" He hugged them both with complete joy. "And for you guys…" He turned his attention to Tedashii and the siblings. "I hope you enjoyed the show, and remember, if you ever feel hungry…you can come to us. It'll be on the house."

"Thank you, Sir. I will surely return for that dish again!" Tedashii responded.

"Tedashii…" Yuro called. "I appreciate you guys coming over; it was fun."

"Don't mention it; you are so talented!"

"Yeah, your dish was out of this world. I already want seconds!" Seto said as Noriko agreed.

He smiled and shook their hands. "You'll know where to find me if you want it again."

They all waved at them as they drove off with Juan's van.

"Man...that was fun, Tedashii. Thank you for letting us tag along." Seto said.

"Oh, no worries. I'm glad I didn't have to go on my own."

"So, exactly what was the reason for the visit?" His tone got stringent. "I mean, you guys are already teammates. But from your conversation at the school, it's as if you rarely knew this side of his."

Tedashii stopped smiling, "Yeah…Sadly, I don't know much about my teammates. That's why I'm using my free time to get to know them all."

"So…you will do this for every one of them?"

"Yup, this is two down and seven to go."

Seto smiled once more. "I'll tag along, but make it six to go…no need to go for Leah…"

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*Elite Force HQ (February/24/2020)*

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Adrian's caretaker dropped him and Leah at their hideout. "Thank you, Belmont. Luckily, we won't be late again for classes." Leah said.

"Oh, it's only my duty, madam. Please let me know when you guys need a lift back home after school."

"Will do, and in case Franco can't either," Adrian said as he drove off.

"Well, a short get-together with the team before we go to that hell hole known as school."

"Don't complain so much… it's only been one day." Leah shoved him.

"Easy for you to say! You are not part of the bottom feeders! The teacher even forgot I was part of his class…"

"You realize I'm in the same class as you…"

Adrian froze as she opened the door while everyone was conversing in the middle of the room.

"And then he just decided to give up on the spot. Next thing I knew, he was floating with the rest of our class!" Rin was explaining their failed session with Gaiyato.

"Inata put a lot of effort, though; definitely should give her flowers," Ado said.

"She always does… that's what makes it frustrating to work with her."

"What do you mean by that?" Leah asked and joined them.

"…" He calmed down and sat down. "She nominated me as the class rep, but I knew I didn't like a spot of responsibility if it meant all the big decisions would go through me first."

"But you could have declined the choice…no?" Adrian asked.

"Yes…but my pride felt that this was such a big up for me."

"THEN WHY ARE YOU COMPLAINING?!"

Franco came out of the elevator, fixing his tie and collar. "Alright, I'm all done! Let's roll, gang."

"Is Tedashii even-"

"YUP, I'VE BEEN HERE THIS WHOLE TIME!"

AHHHH!!

Rin jumped off the couch as Tedashii finally came out of the seat. "I thought you could tell when someone was under here or not."

"LIKE SOMEONE WOULD EVEN DO THAT!"

"Relax, I just arrived here too early and fell asleep."

"W-why didn't you say anything?!" Yuro asked.

"Again... I was asleep."

They all stared at him in shock. "You are something else, Captain." Franco laughed. "Anyways, Makoto is already in the garage. Day 2 is a go!"

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