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"i'm backkkkk Barbiee!"
The door to the 'reserve-only' laboratory was slammed open by our one and only Reo Mikage who now back to his full health. His scream could be heard through out the whole 3 storey building that startled everybody but of course his friends.
Sae was calmly dissecting a frog.
Ness holding the essential tools on a small tray.
Isagi was recording and mapping the dissection because let be honest he was the only one with decent drawing skill here.
They were too unfazed that only Ness noticed Reo presence after 5 minutes of silence. "Oh , Hi Reo! ".
" His Ness! And Flamenco yall! " while holding a middle finger cheerfully.
" I respect your dedication for auto renew no cursing new year resolution Reo, but can't you fucking choose more suitable words?" Sae eyes rolled. "Don't insult my second nationality like that".
" I thought you are gay?"
"No, I'm European Isagi Yoichi".
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" So, why are we here again?"
Sae who sat in the middle of the round table and sipping an 8 shots Americano was looking so done. By the way, they were still in the previous school laboratory and eating a full lunch. The dissected frog was displayed not far from their table with somehow its tongue out.
Please don't do this unless your supervisor is out. Advise by an ex chemist assistant, me.
Do we need to go through their lunch? I don't think that necessary but for your imagination, I would say it was from a 5 star Michelin restaurant. They claim their dish so bussin'. If you get the reference giggles and proceed.
" Isagi's secret admirer ". Ness and Reo talked in unison.
Sae sipped his coffee when his memory actually clicked. "Oh".
Please refer to the introduction in first chapter.
Between the four, only Isagi was not a content creator in BLTV. Reason? He was shit with technology period. Although his popularity as their campus best key player was almost as popular as Sae the Japan National Soccer player, Isagi preferred a low key life.
However, recently a popular content creator who now had revealed himself as their university student, seemed like had taken interest of Isagi. No, strached that, that person clearly said he had crush on Isagi but couldn't brought himself to confessed.
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‼️BREAKING NEWS‼️
A popular BLTV creator mentioned our star soccer player in theirs live stream! Seemed like not only cherry blossom bloom this spring~
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🔴 [LIVE] DRAWING THE FIRST CHERRY BLOSSOM IN MY UNI #chillstream
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@rinleftcleat
Wait, Meguru?? The chill content creator with the cute voice? And they're the one crushing on Isagi? 😂 Never saw this coming but it's adorable!
@soccer_gurl_101
I'm dying at the thought of this content creator having a crush on Isagi. The whole campus knows he's the golden boy, but seeing someone gush about him cutely like this is so pure. 💕
@OTakuFanatic_
I’ve seen Meguru's streams before, but hearing them gush about Isagi? Didn’t expect to be so soft about this. That’s too cute. They really said 'I can’t confess' 😩
@SaeLover_23
OMG, this is like some hidden treasure. Meguru being all flustered about Isagi is the content I never knew I needed. It was random too like they just set up a camera, Isagi passes by and Meguru instantly panicked lollll.
@Xo_sunnydays_X
Okay, I was not prepared for this content creator to have such a soft spot for Isagi! The way they casually dropped their crush on him is like... chef’s kiss. 😍
@flowerpetals_16
I’m not even surprised Isagi’s got secret admirers, but seeing someone like Meguru get all shy about it? Unexpected but so adorable. 🤭
@soccerfan_XX
So wait, Meguru, the happy go lucky creator with the most artistic streams, has a crush on the campus star Isagi?? Can’t handle the cuteness. They both need to meet already.
@anime_lover_999
WAIT?? MEGURU IS ONE OF OUR STUDENT???
@thepinkpixel
Isagi being the campus legend and now we have Meguru, all cute and bashful about as one of his admirer? They admitted too that they had the crush since Isagi in first year awww. 💖
@sushi_queen87
I knew Isagi was popular, but seeing Meguru talk about him with such a soft spot? We are rooting for you Meguru! 🙌🔥
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SIPS
"I still don't see the problem kids".
Thus, the dramatics in the group aka Reo and Ness slammed the laboratory table hard that even the appratus when flying in inch from the table.
Don't worry they all rich enough to pay for those.
" We need to find this Meguru! This potential spouse! " Ness.
" And we need to interview them mom! " Reo.
" NO " Sae.
Thus, with the power of the leader (mom) of the group. Their meeting that day ended at that. Leaf falling and spotlight over Ness and Reo. Sae was still sipping his coffee while crossing his legs in front of the dramatic duo.
Isagi don't even have a word in it.
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After the meeting wrapped up, Isagi slipped out of the lab and made his way to his next class—Physics. He’d always had a soft spot for it, mostly because it helped him figure out the perfect angle for his shots on the field. Unlike most of his other classes, he made sure to get there early. It was his thing.
The route to the classroom passed right by the soccer field, the one he usually practiced on. Today, the weather was just right—not too hot, with the sun mostly hiding behind a blanket of clouds. A few students had already started kicking around the ball, and as usual, those who spotted Isagi waved and called out, offering him a spot in the game.
Isagi gave them a friendly nod, but sadly this time, he had to decline.
Just as he turned to keep walking, a soft sakura petal fluttered down and landed on his nose. He blinked, surprised, then gently brushed it away. But when he looked up, he froze.
All around him, stretching as far as he could see, was the most breathtaking sakura tree-lined path he’d ever laid eyes on. How had he never noticed this before?
He’d passed by this field a hundred times, yet this serene, beautiful route had always been right here, so close to the soccer field he knew so well.
"Ugh... Z-Zico, pass me... that ball... sɴᴏʀᴇ..."
The soft, almost incoherent mumble reached Isagi's ears, pulling his attention away from the path of sakura trees. He glanced around, following the faint sound until his eyes landed on an open window of a nearby classroom. This building wasn’t one he’d ever stepped foot in before—too far out of his department’s reach, and honestly, he’d never had a reason to come this way.
But there was something about the way his curiosity tugged at him, pulling him closer.
He couldn’t resist. With a quick glance left and right, Isagi walked towards the window, leaning in slightly to peer inside. The moment his gaze met the room, his breath caught in his throat.
It was an Art room.
But not just any Art room.
In the center of the room stood a canvas, placed perfectly on its stand, bathed in soft light. A freshly painted sakura tree in full bloom, its vibrant pink and white petals dancing across the canvas like they were caught mid-air, frozen in time. The delicate brushstrokes made the scene look almost alive, as if the flowers might flutter off the canvas at any moment
His jaw dropped, eyes wide with awe, and before he even realized what he was doing, he pulled out his phone. The click of the camera was almost drowned by the pounding of his heart as he snapped a photo of the masterpiece.
“Oh my god... Whoever drew this, they must be super talented.”
The words escaped him in a breathless whisper, his fingers still hovering over the phone as he lingered for a few more moments, captivated by the beauty that seemed to fill the room.
Then, that soft, incoherent murmur drifted through the air once more.
Isagi paused, his gaze sweeping the surroundings once again. And that’s when he noticed it—the subtle movement just beside the open window. Inside the Art room, tucked away behind scattered art supplies, was a long cushioned bench. Among the chaos of brushes, paints, and half-finished sketches, a figure lay curled up, still as the quiet around him.
It was a male, likely around Isagi’s age, but he was asleep—completely unaware of the world beyond his peaceful slumber. His thumb was gently nestled between his lips, a habit that gave him an almost childlike innocence, as though he had been rocked to sleep by the serenity of the room itself. His chest rose and fell in slow, rhythmic breaths, each one soft and steady, creating an atmosphere of calm.
His attire was simple, but there was something endearing about it. A worn, faded shirt, paired with a dirt-streaked, paint-splattered overall. It wasn’t the kind of outfit you’d expect for a casual day, but somehow, it suited him—each stain and tear told a story, the marks of someone who had lost track of time in the midst of their passion. The overall, patched and frayed, spoke of long hours spent working, of effort and artistry. It was clear that this was his working attire, not something meant for fashion, but it added to his charm, a humble yet purposeful look.
Isagi stood there for a moment, watching the sleeping figure with an odd sense of warmth in his chest. His gaze softened as he took in the sight, the quiet tranquility of the scene washing over him. A smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
Unknowingly, Isagi hand already reaching for the male's face, taking away a fallen Sakura petal on his cheek.
"So cute.. ".