Okay, so… I'm back in the clubroom with Air Groove and CB-senpai, but there's this dark aura radiating from their backs.
What's up with them? Better play it cool and not poke the bear.
CB leaned in. "Hey, Fuji? Can I ask something?"
"Sure, what's up?" I said.
"How was Hachiman's headpat?"
"You know," CB pressed, "when he smiled at you with those glasses on and patted your head. How was it?"
My face burned. "W-What?!"
Air Groove nodded. "As expected…"
"It's not—" I started, but CB cut in, "What's that?"
"We saw everything," Air Groove said. "After he checked your legs, he patted your head with that gentle smile. And you turned beet red, didn't you?"
I groaned, hiding my face. "Ugh…"
CB grinned. "Ooh, so Fuji turned into a little pony today? How cute~."
"Stop teasing!" I snapped. "I wasn't expecting it, okay? You two would've made the same face if it happened to you!"
CB tilted her head. "Speaking of, didn't Takanotsume keep eyeing Hachiman?"
Air Groove frowned. "Now that you mention it, yeah. And the chairman seemed the same, if only for a moment."
CB's eyes widened. "Rudolf too?"
I nodded. "Yeah… after the second tag round, I think I saw the chairman blushing when she looked at Hachiman."
Air Groove leaned forward. "Fuji, is that true?"
CB stared. "No lie, right?"
"Y-Yeah," I said. "Pretty sure."
Hachiman walked in. "Just got back. Good work today."
Air Groove stammered, "R-Right. You too."
I tugged his sleeve. "Hachiman Trainer-san, a sec."
CB pouted. "Hey, Fuji, I haven't said 'good work' to Hachiman yet!"
Bang. I shut the door behind us.
"So, what?" Hachiman asked.
I grinned. "I've got a favor. Pat their heads subtly, with a 'good work' thrown in."
"A little entertainment~," I sang.
Can't let them have the last laugh. Time for them to feel it too.
Hachiman smirked. "Got it. Entertainment, huh?"
"By the way, Fuji," he said. "Why're you calling me by name?"
Hachiman waved. "Sorry, had a quick chat."
My cheeks warmed. /////
Air Groove frowned. "That took a while. And Fuji's acting weird."
"Curious?" Hachiman said. "It's personal, so I can't spill."
Air Groove huffed. "I get that, but—"
CB whined, "Hachiman! I still haven't said 'good work'!" She puffed her cheeks.
Hachiman chuckled. "My bad, my bad. Forgive me." Pat pat.
CB melted. "F-Fwa…////"
O gri-senpai was right—Trainer-san's headpats are killer. Let's see you talk big now, CB-senpai.
Air Groove snapped, "Hey, how long's this going on?"
Hachiman stopped. "Fair point."
CB whimpered, "Aww, Hachiman, more~!"
Hachiman turned. "Fuji, lie face-down here. Time for that leg massage."
Air Groove frowned. "Fuji, are you sure? Our legs are delicate. Letting him touch them, even for therapy, is…"
"I asked him to," I said. "And Hachiman Trainer-san's fine."
I lay on the table as he instructed, and wow—his massage was heavenly. Air Groove and CB kept staring, but I barely noticed. It felt that good.
Hachiman finished. "Done. Feel better?"
"Super comfy!" I chirped. "Thanks, Hachiman Trainer-san!"
CB sighed. "Lucky Fuji…"
"I pushed her too hard," Hachiman said. "Just easing her muscle strain. Tonight, Fuji, stretch thoroughly after your bath."
Air Groove stayed silent.
Hachiman raised a brow. "Those looks won't get you a session. Fuji's the only one today."
Air Groove sputtered, "W-What?! I know that! Don't say it out loud!"
CB whined, "But I'm tired too~."
Air Groove's all talk, but she totally wanted it.
Air Groove glared. "I've always thought you're too loose-lipped, Fuji! Fix that!"
Hachiman cut in. "One thing at a time. I can't fix everything at once."
Air Groove fumed, "Don't—"
Hachiman patted her head. "Chill. Tell me what to fix, and I'll try my best."
Air Groove froze. "…////"
Whoa, she went quiet fast.
We wrapped up with a quick chat about tomorrow, then split.
I grinned at them. "So, how was it?"
CB blushed. "Sorry, Fuji… I turned into a pony too.////"
I giggled. "Knew it. Air Groove?"
She crossed her arms. "…I plead the fifth.////"
"Got it," I teased. "Felt good, huh~?"
Air Groove snapped, "No one said that!!"
Fuji's revenge is sweet! Her sly headpat scheme turns the tables on Air Groove and CB, proving Hachiman's pats are pure magic. Air Groove's Triple Tiara legacy holds strong, but her flustered side steals the show. Hachiman's tender massage for Fuji's strain deepens their bond, while CB's pony confession and Air Groove's "fifth" dodge seal the comedy. Fuji's mischief shines, hinting at her arc—what's next for these headpat victims?
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