Love, Dreams, Friendship

The One Not Touched

The ball game went well, and the afternoon game started as planned. Nao and Atsuto are busy moving in with the support of the class and staff of the executive committee. Atsushi is very busy because he also plays basketball.

As for the results of Group A in the first year, both Team A and Team B in the valley lost in the second round, and Team A and Team B in basketball rightly decided to advance to the quarter-finals in the afternoon. And now Team B is fighting in a quarter-final match. Takumi, Keigo, and Yuto's combination led the team well, and the match also continued to lead by points.

The accident happened when the second quarter was about to end.

"Ofrighten!"

The person who came into contact with the opposing player, or rather, was deliberately knocked down, crouched down and could not stand.

"Are you okay?"

Keigo, Yuto, and the other members ran over.

"It hurts ..."

Takumi distorted his face while holding his elbow as he fell. Looking at that part, it was bright red. The companions recommended that he go to the rescue room, but Takumi said, "I'm fine." However, when I tried to move my arm, I felt pain.

"Takumi, I can't do it."

"I don't know if it will replace Yoshikawa, but we will compete."

After being persuaded by Keigo, Yuto, and the other members, Takumi decides to go to the rescue room.

"Yes, this is a strong bruise. Let's get a little cold."

The kindergarten teacher who saw the skill of the master decided so and took first aid.

"I want to see you just in case, so sit here a little longer and don't move your hands."

With that said, the school nurse went to take care of the other injured students.

Takumi sat there and looked at the court. The match was just about to end the first half and start the third quarter. Suddenly I heard a voice from behind.

"are you okay?"

Even if I don't turn my head, Takumi instantly knows who the voice is.

"I'm fine like this."

I dare to answer without seeing it. Then, the master of the voice laughed and replied, "I understand."

"Ah, Mamiya-san, can you replace Yoshikawa-kun's ice?"

A kindergarten teacher some distance away called out to the voice of God. Takumi heard it and whispered, "Certainly?" I thought in my heart that it was the best of all.

"Slightly good?"

"Are you okay around here?"

"Oh"

Takumi replied casually. Nao paid no heed to it and began to set up a table nearby. Every now and then, he looks at the game and says "OK" or "Ah". Takumi dislikes Nao's attitude, as if he is unaware of his existence. I don't want you to talk to me, but it seems sad that I'm the only one who's strangely hostile and aware. I felt uncomfortable with such thoughts, and I really thought that I should go somewhere soon.

"It was intentional, wasn't it?"

Suddenly Nao opened his mouth. I feel angry without a heart. Takumi did not answer specifically.

"That guy deliberately defeated Yoshikawa-kun."

Outside Nao's line of sight was a student from another team who had just decided to shoot. Takumi also saw it and simply replied "Oh". The student sits in second grade and constantly beats Takumi about Takumi's grades. However, it was a cowardly way to deceive the referee. Takumi had an idea why he would do such a thing.

"Because he's asleep"

Nao said an unexpected word. Nao's reaction was rather interesting, and Takumi blew it up.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Mamiya is so exciting."

For the first time, Takumi feels he has an advantage over Nao. I was happy that Nao could be involved in my own pace, thinking that I could not help myself.

"I'm really sorry that I feel sorry for Yoshikawa-kun."

Takumi laughed with his nose when he heard Nao's words.

"I don't need to make Mamiya-san sympathize with me."

"Yes yes"

Sighing a long sigh, Nao returned to work while watching the match. Takumi wanted to make fun of Nao a little.

"Isn't Mamiya a boyfriend?"

"... I don't"　

Takumi is surprised that Nao suddenly answers honestly, but asks the next question.

"Then, have you never been there?"

At that moment, Nao's hand stopped and silence continued. Feeling more than silent, Takumi turned to Nao for the first time. Nao had a crying face that made him think of something. I wondered if Takumi was a bad question, and when I was impatient, Nao also saw Takumi for the first time. And he said with a smile.

"I've never been there, that's all."

His face laughed, but his eyes were sad. Takumi could not say anything more. Nao said nothing more and continued to work. For some reason, the atmosphere remained heavy until Takumi left the relief room.