[center][h3][color=ffdd99]Maeda Hitomi[/color][/h3]

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[color=ffdd99][u][i]Location[/i][/u][/color]
[b]Infirmary[/b]
[@Conscripts][/center]
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Time itself seemed to stop while Hitomi awaited Acion's reply. She'd boldly made the step and was glad she did, but what happened next was probably going to knock the wind out of her lungs either way. Whether it would make or break her was the question. Acion acknowledged her confession and thought about it for a few agonizing seconds, during which the sheep girl inadvertently held her breath. When he told her than he felt the same, she let out a breath she didn't knew she was holding and, tough it was too soon to celebrate, waves of relief washed over her. He wasn't going to to tell her he didn't feel that way about her, like she feared.

But then he looked into her eyes with a serious expression. And uttered the word 'but', and for a split second Hitomi started to feel dizzy. Oh no. Please let this be a condition or a concern. An outright rejection would make her faint right now. She listened intently, with her own anxious worry showing in her eyes, as he carried on talking, which lessened as he elaborated. By the time he was finished, they actually looked  little irritated.

[color=ffdd99]"Of course I do! We're at a Hero School! Of course your priority is becoming a Hero! Don't worry me like that! I thought you were going to reject me! Baka!"[/color]

By the time she was finished, she was blushing furiously, and pouting adorably. Her irritation gave way to genuine relief, and her expression softened into a smile, as she sighed. She still felt a bit ffy that he essentially told her she'd be put second, but Hitomi had her own dreams, and if she ever had to choose, she wouldn't compromise them for Action's sake either, so she understood.


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[center][h3][color=844E7A]Mako Akane[/color][/h3]

[img]https://i.imgur.com/AkrlPlR.png[/img][/center]

[center][color=844E7A][u][i]Location[/i][/u][/color]
[b]Courtyard[/b]
[@Heartfillia][/center]
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Upon seeing Jean dressed smart yet casual, next to a romantic table for two, set up in the Komei Academy courtyard, Mako stopped in her tracks, stared at the scene for a few seconds, and chuckled, before carrying on walking up to him. She was also blushing, despite her confident air. However long it had been since Jean dated, it couldn't have been as long as Mako. Her last date was before she went to prison!

[color=844E7A]"I figured something must have come up, but I won't pry. Still, this is quite an effort you've made, if unorthodox. If the students see us having a candlelit dinner in the middle of the courtyard, they'll start talking. In short, yes. Of course I'll have lunch with you. I trust you've brought food with you."[/color]

Mako sat down, before continuing. [color=844E7A]"I've been waiting for this 'date' ever since we met at the hospital. It's a chance to redeem myself for making the wrong choice all those years ago."[/color]


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[center][h3][color=ffff99]Kasuke Mina[/color][/h3]

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[center][color=ffff99][u][i]Location[/i][/u][/color]
[b]Girl's Common Room[/b]
[@Norschtalen][@Melpaws][@Aerandir][/center]
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Mina was listening intently to the other group now. She she didn't have Ruby's ears, but sufficed by slowly and stealthily scooting her chair closer to the other group, and sharing glances with Ruby every time something interesting was said. Dulga was currently talking about an all girls training exercise in the mountains. Mina heard her name and Ruby's both mentioned, and to be honest, Mina would like to go. She does need to get stronger, and learning the weaknesses of the other girls in her class could be good for the Tournament. Dulga's last comment was concerning, though. Having to play nice with Beaumont in a confined space for several days might be challenging.

At that point, Mia Haven entered the room and teleported up to the table. After hugging Yukari and greeting the other two, she disappeared again. Mina knew what was going to happen before it did, and braced herself. Sure enough, Mia popped right beside her and pulled the petite girl into a one armed hug, with Ruby in the other arm. However, what Mia whispered to her gor a bright red blush out of Mina and stunned her briefly, but she cleared her throat and brought her blush back under control.  

[color=ffff99]"We have not, but out of interest, what has he been saying?"[/color]