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It was past 6pm and I'm still cramming to finish my reviewer because I was too occupied on drawing him, and my pinky is starting to hurt.

"Hey!" The librarian called, "The library is closing in 15 minutes."

"Y-Yes! I'll finish as soon as possible!"

The last letter was written on her notes. Whoo! I'm done! I quickly gathered my notebooks and pencils in my bag, returned the borrowed books, and did a little stretch. Then, I caught sight of something under the table. It was a yellow gampus notebook.

I picked it up and turned the pages where I was greeted by clean and decent handwriting. It was a little bland but everything was kept simple. All the notes are fairly organized with a proper writing format and different colored pens on each page, far from my notes that are full of highlighters and drawings. The back was clean too, but a name was written there.

"Tsukishima... Hotaru?* No, this is Tsukishima Kei!"

Realizing who's notebook is this, I looked left and right, hoping a sign that he'll come back for this, but it was already 35 minutes since he left the library, and the librarian was preparing to close the building! I ran out of the library to avoid being accidentally locked up inside.

"He doesn't seem the one to always leave things accidentally but here's his notebook! What am I supposed to do with this?"I sighed and contemplated while walking away from the library.

Did he not check his things right after he got home?! That's stupid! Should I wait for him to come back? No, it's cold and it doesn't seem like he'll realize he left his notebook any sooner. So, what do I do?

Eh, what am I thinking? It's just a notebook and it's not my business, might as well leave this in lost and found but the whole building is closed now and the guards are out for dinner. It won't hurt to not do anything, right? I have my own circumstances to take care of. Besides, I barely know him. He's just a stranger but I'm sure he'll be fine. He isn't stupid and he's a diligent student at that, so maybe he doesn't need this. He memorized everything he needs to know for his exams in one sitting. Yes, that's possible...

"OF COURSE NOT, WHO THE HECK DOES THAT?!" I blurted out in the middle of a quiet street where everyone looked at me, "S-Sorry..."

"Wait, exams... Didn't he mention that he's taking entrance examinations in Karasuno?" My eyes widened. Oh, shoot.

I panicked in his stead. This notebook must be his reviewer and he's about to take a test without reviewing this! That's a disaster! And I have no idea when is that! His exams could be in 3 days from now, maybe next week. He could go back here if that's the case, but what if it's scheduled tomorrow? Especially tomorrow morning?! He and I won't make it!

He definitely needs this! Why the hell am I the one getting stressed?!

I don't know where exactly he lives, but I followed him on his way home once, so I figured out that we must be in the same neighborhood. I checked at the nameplates of the houses and went a little far from my address but no one bears the surname Tsukishima. I might've missed some areas that are particularly dark and unfamiliar. It's hard to search when the only source of light is the moon and a couple of street lamps.

I was about to turn left but I saw seven stray dogs glaring at me and slowly walking towards me. Terrified, I walked backward and tried to shoo them away but they snarled, "Hey, e-easy... I-I'll go home so please stay there and be a good boy..."

The dogs didn't listen and barked at me, so I shrieked, "P-PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!!" I picked up a pebble, threw it at them, and ran away. Their barks became louder and I heard a number chasing me! Do I look that suspicious that they want to tear me apart?!

I managed to sprint back to my house in one piece after I shut the door. It was really scary and I was breathless. I leaned on the door and let my body fall to the floor. I'm sorry, Tsukishima. I wasn't able to give this notebook to you right away.

The more that I think that his entrance exams maybe tomorrow, the more I got worried. If I were the one who left my reviewer and the tests are tomorrow, I'll scan my remaining books and rely on stock knowledge while drowning in panic all night, and I doubt I'll be able to answer properly once the papers are in front of me. What a horrible situation.

I'll look for his house tomorrow early in the morning in case his exams start somewhere between 8-10 am. Hopefully, I'll find it quickly.

— The next morning, 6:00 am —

I barely got any sleep last night because my brain is flooded with thoughts of failing entrance exams. I hate that my mind's specialty is overthinking.

I combed my hair, dressed up, and went out to look for Tsukishima's residence. After 15 minutes, I found his place that was situated on the left street 3 blocks away from my house. There was a huge sakura tree in front of it. If only those rabid dogs didn't get in my way yesterday!

The door opened after I knocked thrice. It revealed a tall, blonde male, but it wasn't Tsukishima, but he looks like Tsukishima, though an older one.

I bowed and greeted, "G-Good morning! Is Tsukishima Kei here?"

"Kei?" He looked to his left, "Kei! Someone is looking for you!" He looked back at me and smiled, "Good morning too. I didn't know Kei has female friends."

"I'm not exactly his friend... more like an acquaintance. I'm sorry to disturb you so early, I'm here to return something from him."

"Don't worry, it's no trouble at all."

"Who's that?" A familiar voice approached.

"An acquaintance of yours. Have a good day, miss!" I smiled at him as he went back inside.

Another figure loomed in front of me. There he is, thoroughly questioning my presence. "What are you doing here?"

"Uhm, so, first of all, good morning to you. Secondly, please don't look at me like I'm some sort of vermin."

"I didn't do such a thing."

"Yeah, whatever. I'm here to give you your reviewer. You left it in the library and you didn't even realize it right away. You didn't check your things?" I handed him the notebook.

"I was sure I had everything with me, so I didn't bother to check. Are you sure you didn't secretly take it from me?" He said while turning the notes' pages.

I gasped, a little offended, "I went through the trouble of looking for your house in the dark last night and this morning when I could've left it in the library and you tell me that! You're cruel!"

"I was kidding."

"That wasn't a joke."

...

"I was wondering why didn't you just leave it there," Tsukishima said.

"I WAS WORRIED."

"Worried?"

"Aren't you taking entrance exams? I don't know when is that, and I was thinking that maybe it's tomorrow AND YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR REVIEWER. That dilemma sucks. I'd be a nervous wreck if that happened to me, but I have no idea when it comes to you."

"I see. But if it was me who found your notebook, I won't bother to find your house, and I'll leave it in the lost and found area."

"I mean, I get it, that'd be reasonable. I am just an embodiment of kindness~"

...

"Now what I said is a joke."

He let out a sarcastic remark "Indeed. I am cackling very loudly. ha ha ha."

I sighed and I saw what was he wearing, "You're dressed for the morning. Wait, were you going to the library?"

"Yes, until you showed up at the door with the reviewer. Thanks."

"Don't mention it. So when're your exams?"

"Next week. Wednesday."

"Oh."

"What is it?"

"It's the same day as mine too. Looks like I was worried for nothing. I have to go now, have a good day!"

"Yeah. Bye."

"Byeee!"

I skipped my way out of their yard and went home. I was relieved. I'm glad to be of help and it leaves a great feeling.

I spent the next days reviewing for the tests that are particularly hard because this is Shiratorizawa we are talking about. Tsukishima and I still met and talked for a bit whenever we visit the library to review a couple of times.

The fateful day has come. The day where my future is decided, the day where I figure out if I'm worthy of continuing my high school education or if I'm destined to live in the streets— I slapped my cheeks for having such an overreacting monologue, and to slap back the focus in my brain. I'll have to remember things and formulas.

I was memorizing vocabulary while walking to the school, not minding the people who could hear me murmuring to myself. It was pretty early but there were a number of students walking around me. It wasn't rainy today but for some reason, there was a shadow behind me...

I turned around and recognized the person towering right away, "YOU!"

Tsukishima was wearing a headset in his ears, but my voice was loud enough for him to notice me. He took off the one in his right ear. "Oh. It's you."

"Good morning!" I smiled at him.

He reluctantly replied, "Good morning."

There was nothing but silence between us while walking. I kept on memorizing and he continued to listen to music since there was really nothing to talk about. We're nearing the road that'll separate our ways.

"Tsukishima-san."

"What?"

"Good luck with your tests."

"Hm. Good luck to you too."

"Thank you."

"Because you might fail." He snickered.

"Why would you say that, I reviewed enough!" I frowned.

"You never know that."

"Then, if I happen to fail, I'll go to Karasuno instead."

"Don't."

"Why not?"

"I don't want to put up with the likes of you."

"Likes of me?"

"Klutz."

"Oh, klutz. Says the one who left his reviewer in the library days ago."

"You're the person who kicked a ball to my face and shattered my glasses, that doesn't compare to what you did. The memory still irritates me."

"I apologized and paid for it!"

"As you should. Because I will sue you if you didn't."

"Fine, I can be super clumsly, but I'm doing my best to do things properly. Besides, you don't seem to be the one who always leave your things behind, I'm sorry for trying to call you one."

He looked at me before speaking, "I'm surprised you know how to judge people right."

"Not everytime." I paused, "This is sudden, but can I..."

I hesitated as I realized it was embarrassing to ask for it.

"You know what, nevermind."

Tsukishima narrowed his eyes, "What was that?"

"It was nothing... I was just wondering if you'll give me your number if I asked for it."

"Did you think that I'll give it to you?"

"That's why I hesitated, I have no reason to get your number, except that if you happen to forget your notebook in the library again, it'll be easier for me to contact you."

"Unfortunately, that's not going to happen again."

"Right..." I brought out my phone, "Will you take my number even if you have no reason to take it?"

"No." He replied, but I felt my phone slip out of my hand.

"Hey! I thought you won't give it to me?"

"I didn't say that. You're one of the few people who asked for my number, so it wouldn't hurt to give it to you. I'll block you if you send me nonsense messages."

My eyes sparkled, "Thank you!"

I got my phone back and tucked it back to my pocket after I saw his name.

"I'll go this way now, good luck to your tests again!" I waved at him and went to the left road.

He nodded and went to the other direction.

And thus, the entrance exams begin.

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Random Tsukishima Kei fact:

*The character for his name (蛍) means firefly and can be read as either Hotaru or Kei, which is the reason why Tsukishima's concern is dealing with people who asks about how the character of his first name is read.

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Tsukishima might not reply to text messages :>