A month flew by as the three were busy in their respective trainings. Within this month they struggled, they improved, they learned. Moves, techniques, fighting styles and so on. Three friends in three different parts of Japan, it was finally the time that they met again.
Despite being noon the day was dull as clouds fill the sky. Rain drizzled onto the streets and buildings. The wind brushed off post signs and leaves off the trees. Satoru had called in a conference for the three who were in training. On call, he delivered an exciting message for the three of them. They would get reunited in Okinawa, where Nobu is. It was for a training camp, to see the results of the training they received over the past month. Okinawa was made the destination as the camp would act as a getaway too. A well-deserved relaxation, a holiday of sorts for who have worked themselves the past month. Hide was to fly with his sensei directly from Nagoya to Okinawa, while Seiichi had to do the same but from Tokyo. Both of them started their preparations as soon as possible because they had to depart in a day.
"Nobu-kyun, I heard your friends are coming over, for the training camp. Is that right?"
"Yes, they are."
"Ara Ara, then I will inform the girls about it too."
Nobu's Sensei Matsumoto Fuka, one of the seven Divas of Okinawa set out on her way to inform her students about the upcoming training camp. These 3 students are learning under her guidance and one of them will have the prestigious honor of having the title of "Diva" passed down to her. Meanwhile, Nobu is practicing his water Sen. Even though he has an affinity for all of the 5 elements, water is the one he has the most affinity for.
"Water style: Water laser." Nobu shouted as he let out a string like water stream from his mouth. The stream of water was aimed towards a log, making a hole through it as it connected. "I still can't maintain it long enough to move it around." He was practicing one of the moves Fuka taught him.
"When sensei did it was much sharper and lasted way longer." She had tasked him to cut through the entirety of the log. To make a hole from one side to the other and to eventually cut it in half. Having just started he was not one to let up quick as he continued to practice. Until he heard, high pitched voices calling for him from the distant which were getting closer and closer by the moment.
"Nobu-senpai, Nobu-senpai."
He turned towards the direction of the sound to see three girls, an whitehead, a pinkhead and a brunette racing towards him. They come to a halt in front of him with gleaming smiles on their faces.
"Nobu-senpai, we heard from sensei that your friends are coming over."
"Ye-yes they are." Nobu taken a bit back replied.
"Waaaai. You must be really happy then senpai."
"No- not really, it is not like I missed them or anything." Looking away from them.
"Gee senpai you don't have to be like that. We already know, whenever you talk about them you have a huge smile on your face." Three of them give him a sly look.
"I absolutely do not!" Placing his hand on his face.
"Sure sure senpai. By the way are any of them hot." They get closer to his face
"Hot huh? Hehe, there is this guy called Hidetoshi, treat him well you three."
"Hidetoshi? Aah, we see senpai likes this guy. This is interesting news that people should know about."
"Wha- What!? Don't you dare spread false rumors about me!" He shouted as they ran away. "These brats I swear, how are they 16 sheesh."
Yes, these three girls were 16 years old. Handpicked by Fuka at a very young age, the three of them have been with her for 7 years now. That might be the reason why they have taken a similar personality as of Fuka. Blessed with a man's dream body the four of them were always trouble for Nobu who himself is said to be very handsome.
In a similar moment in time, Hide in Nagoya was getting ready to head to the airport. Packing his bags while crying, finally he would be able to get out of this hell. To meet his friends, onto Okinawa to relax. However, his joyous moment was cut short when he heard a knock on the door.
"Hidetoshi, have you prepared?" It was his sensei, who was in casual clothing, didn't seem to be ready at all himself.
"Yes sensei, but why haven't you gotten ready?"
"Didn't I tell you? I am not going. I have some important work to take care of so I cannot accompany you."
Getting to learn this hide felt relieved, but at the same time, he felt a bit sad.
"I see."
"But don't worry Aiko will accompany you. She can use some relaxation too." He smiled with his hand gesturing a thumbs up
For a moment Hide didn't believe what he heard. But when he realized it, he had a wide grin on his face. "Suddenly everything is going for me. Is this the karma for the month of struggle and hardship I endured?"
"But remember if anything happens to her you and I won't be Seeing eye to eye again!" His smile transformed into a frown while his brows tensed up with his eyes closed as he smashed his fists together.
"Yes yes sensei, I will take good care of her." Hide shrunk down with a salute.
"Now hurry, be on your way."
Back in Tokyo, a discussion was taking place in front of Sei's house. The wind was strong blowing at the people who were standing there. The sky dark and filled with humongous grey clouds.
"Today the weather is worse than yesterday, it looks like a storm is on the way." A figure dressed in a red shirt covered by a black jacket paired with black jeans shared.
"The forecast said nothing about a storm so it will be fine." The figure in front of him wearing a white shirt and black jeans stated.
"True, but what was it that you wanted to talk about Sato-sensei?"
"Yeah about that, is your mom home? I would like to ask her something."
Before Sei could reply his mom came out, she was heading out on her way to work.
"Ah Satoru-san, how have you been?"
"Delightful, what about you Harue-san?"
"Oh I am fine, thank you for always taking care of Sei." She bows down to him
"It is nothing Harue-san, please. As you might know, we are heading on our way to the training camp. So I thought it would be a good idea to take Yumiko-san with us too. Since this acts as a holiday she also can enjoy her time there. Sei shared with me the fact that she stays indoors most of the time, thus this might be a good opportunity for her to explore the outdoors too."
"Ah yes very well thought Satoru-san. That girl really needs to head out more. If she is like that she is never gonna get married. Yes please take her with you."
She then proceeded to call Yumi. Explained to her the situation and made her go with them to Okinawa despite her trying her best not to go.
"Don't worry neechan Eli sensei is coming along too." Sei smirked at her.
"And what does that have to do with me Sei?"
"Nothing, I just stated it."
"It is good to have you on board Yumiko-san." Satoru smiled.
Yumiko turned around and made her way into the house.
"She must be a bit mad that I forced her to go, but don't worry she will get in high spirits as soon as you guys get there."
Alas, it was time to leave, four of them meet in the airport later that day and board the plane to set out to Okinawa whilst Hide and Aiko boarded planes from Nagoya to reach the same destination.
Shaky, scary, thundery weather made the plane ride a freighting experience for the likes of Yumi and Hide. On the plane from Tokyo to Okinawa, Sei and Satoru were seated next to each other while Eli and Yumi were seated together in front of them. Sei being behind Yumi and Satoru being behind Eli. Despite the fact that Yumi prefers the window seat she decided to sit in the other seat. Maybe it was to let Eli enjoy the scenery as they flew. But the black thunder clouds covering the whole plane throughout the journey prevented any such scenery from being seen. It was one bumpy ride for Eli's heart as well, because Umi was clinging onto her the whole flight.
On the other hand, for the flight from Nagoya to Okinawa, it was a rather calm flight. At least for the first half of it. However, when it entered the airspace of Okinawa it had a similar encounter with black clouds. Hide who doesn't do well with flying tried to keep his cool as he tried to not look like a scaredy-cat in front of Aiko, who remained unfazed throughout the trip.
With a difference of one hour between the two flights, Sei and co arrive first in Okinawa. It was a completely different scenery compared to Tokyo. Green everywhere, empty roads, quiet and peaceful, just like the getaway they imagined. Away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Tokyo their minds relaxed, this was the place to be. All excited about the holiday Sei wandered around while Satoru helped Eli and Yumi with their baggage, while Yumi hid behind Eli. Soon they were greeted by a familiar face, accompanied by a dark red-haired woman who seemed to be in her late 20s.
The familiar face moved toward Sei who had his back turned onto them. He taps on Sei's back, to which Sei responds by looking at the direction only to see no one there. Suddenly from Sei's blind spot, a fist flung towards him which he stopped with the palm of his hand without looking. He turned around with a smile on his face to see a similar expression on his assailant's face only to greet him with a hug.
"You are not going to get me so easily Nobu."
"We will see about that soon enough Sei."
They both move away from each other as Satoru called them out clutching the back of his head.
"You boys at it again. Sheesh."
"Ara Ara what an active bunch of boys. Nice, be youthful during your youth."
The older woman commented. It was Nobu's sensei Fuka with her right palm resting on her chin while her right elbow rested on the palm of her left hand which was placed below her absolute rack.
"I know right. With the three of them, it is much more of a hassle. Especially when the more active one is around." Satoru moved in towards Fuka. "You must be Matsumoto Fuka, hi I am Toshiro Satoru, nice to meet you." He extends his arm gesturing a handshake.
"Ah yes, Toshihiro san, nice to meet you." As she extended her own hand completing the handshake.
Sei for the whole time had his eyes set on Fuka. He narrowed his eyes and pointed towards her.
"Nobu that is your sensei?"
"Yes, she is."
"For real man, wow. You always get the ladies huh. Hide will lose his mind when he gets here."
"Man, despite her looks she is strict asf. Besides your sensei is pretty hot too."
"Well she has a pretty face but her body doesn't speak much. Not even a comparison with your sensei."
All of a sudden they felt an ominous presence behind their back. Slowly they turned around with a worried expression on their face only to see Eli and Yumi standing behind them. The former had a death stare on her face with her hands fixated on her sides. Both Sei and Nobu for the love of their lives ran away as fast as they could, meanwhile it took Yumi everything in her to stop herself from laughing out loud. Eli glanced towards Umi to see her struggling to keep her laughter in. She then pouted towards her in embarrassment and anger and walked away fuming. Yumi realizing what just went down, followed her to mend her mood.
They decided to wait at the airport until the next flight arrived as it was only half an hour away. Everyone killed their time on their phones and by having conversations with each other getting to know each other better. Soon, before they realized the plane had touched down in the airport. Eagerly they waited to see Hide and his sensei to walk into the baggage area. Only to see a nervous Hide carrying the baggage and a girl who looked similar to his age.
"That girl can't possibly be Hide's sensei can she? She looks too young."
"I can say the same for your sensei as well Sei."
"Yeah true, but that girl looks too innocent. Just look at her." Sei exclaimed actively pointing at her.
Fuka saw Sei pointing and followed the direction of his finger with her eyes to see the girl, which made her eyes widen.
"Oh my, isn't that a cute and innocent girl. She must be an assassin under a guise." She had her wide smile with her eyes closed as she made this statement.
Sei who was pointing immediately withdrew his finger in fear. To which Fuka responded with a "teehee"
Soon enough Hide walks into the waiting area with the girl and greets both Nobu and Sei. Hide wasn't talking much and was moving stiffly. Which made Sei think that this girl is actually dangerous. A girl of little stature barely the size of Sei's shoulder who himself isn't that tall. She had glittery red eyes with dark black hair. All the time she had a very set expression on her face. Much to Sei's fear this girl had her eyes on him for most of the trip to the hotel.
They reached the hotel and checked in to their respective rooms. Due to a filled up hotel they only managed to get 3 rooms. Hide and Sei agreed to share Nobu's room while Yumi and Eli shared the other room which meant Satoru and Aiko had a room for themselves. In their room, Sei questioned Hide about his behavior and the girl once Nobu had gone out. Back in the airport Hide had already explained that his sensei couldn't attend due to work.
"Hide what was wrong with you? Why did you seem so stiff and nervous?"
"I seemed like that?" Hide who was unpacking his stuff replied.
"Does she have you as a hostage? Is she going to kill us all when we fall asleep? Did she harm you in any way?" Sei machine gun fired questions onto Hide who had a puzzled expression on his face. His lips slightly lifted to the left, his eyes narrowed and his brows tensed.
"Wait wait what? What are you on about? Who is killing who? She is just an innocent girl okay."
"Have you not heard? Don't trust a book by its cover."
"Well I am not judging by the cover, I have known her for a month and she is just sweet person who is very nice." Hide quieted his voice as he said the last few words.
The worried expression on Sei's face changed to a much smugger one.
"Oh, now I know why you were so stiff and nervous. You like this girl don't you Hide?"
"Yeah. She was the only good thing that happened to me within this month."
Sei moved closer to Hide placing his hand on top of Hide's shoulder.
"Aww. Hide in love. Is it real this time or just one of those?"
"Of course it is real. I feel it is different from the times before."
"Well man if so I wish you luck in this."
Shorty Nobu arrived escorted by a few of the hotel workers who are bringing in additional beds to accommodate both Sei and Hide in the room. On their way in, they apologized again for the inconvenience. The three boys helped the workers with their work and soon enough the room was set for the three of them to stay in for a week. Sei decided to tell Nobu about Hide's situation when he wasn't present.
"You know that girl Aiko? She isn't a killer."
"You don't say. Of course, she isn't, sensei was just messing with you."
"Not the point, the thing is, Hide is into this girl, like legit like."
"For real? Rare for him to be legit into someone. No wonder he acted so in the lobby area."
"I know right. Must have been a ridiculous month for him."
In a few hours, they were out in the hotel cafeteria for dinner. The whole place was filled with seafood. Which isn't surprising considering how Okinawa is surrounded by the sea and is famous for its seafood. Both of the senseis shared a table while Eli, Yumi, and Aiko shared one. The three boys took one for themselves. The sight of Aiko already bonding with the other two girls on the trip made Hide happy. It was almost as if both Eli and Yumi were sisters to her. Despite her always expressionless face she seemed to be enjoying her time with them.
Sei, Nobu and Hide the first to finish their dinner set off outside. They come over a vending machine and share a few drinks with each other when they encounter three girls who come to a halt in front of them. The sight of them made Nobu spill what he had in his mouth as the three girls made a smug face. It was three of Fuka's students.
"Nobu-senpai, are these your friends?" They question him in an investigative tone.
"Ye-ye-yeah what of it?"
Both Sei and Hide in confusion questioned.
"Nobu-senpai? Who are these girls Nobu?"
"Uh-uh, they are Sensei's students."
"I see aren't they are a cute bunch, how old are they?"
"16"
"Nobu out here getting girls as always."
"It is nothing like that we just share the same sensei."
The three girls stand with a set expression on their face for a while and one of them suddenly question.
"Which one of you is Hide?"
Nobu instantaneously realizing what her intention was he immediately got a hold of the girl and placed his hand on her mouth. The girl started to let out moaning sounds while the other two screamed.
"Senpai is doing it again what he does every night to us. It hurts but we do it for senpai."
"Wha-What the actual freak. What are you talking about?" Nobu is outraged.
The smiley expression on Hide and Sei's face turned grave as they thought worse about their friend.
"Nobu, seriously? These little girls, you pedophile. We never knew you used your looks to your advantage like this."
Nobu quickly letting go of the girl tries to explain to both Sei and Hide with a clear worried expression on his face.
"No man these girls they are just messing with me. I never did anything like that. I am pure af."
"That was what we were before you defiled us senpai." The girls again trying to make it even more difficult for Nobu.
"You girls I swear to God-" Nobu stormed away before he ended up acting out in anger.
"Come on girls knock it off. Don't give your senpai such a hard time. It is wrong to accuse others. Apologize to him now." Fuka walked in and sat down on her knees towards the girls with a blank smile on her face. The sight of which clearly frightened the girls as they quickly apologized.
"Don't take what they say seriously, your friend Nobu is a nice guy. That is all he has been since he has arrived. Now girls introduce yourself to the nice people."
The three girls who have a completely different look on their faces start their introduction.
"Hirata Mai desu." The raven-haired girl with green eyes who was the tallest said.
"Hatanaka Ikue desu." The white-haired girl who was the shortest amongst them who had light brown eyes said.
"Hirose Yukie desu." The girl with pink hair up to her shoulders length with dark blue eyes said.
Sei and Hide replied with their own introduction and looked in awe as Fuka took the kids away, while Nobu was still sat near the vending machine with a new drink in his hand.