Approximately 1 hour later, the first class was over. It was time for a break, which meant that students eventually went off to meet their friends in the other classrooms etc. A few minutes for either cram in some studying, taking more notes, or just stay put and chat with your friends.
"Aaah. Finally! I thought that math-class would never end! My head hurts.." Misao complained, rubbing her forehead in the process. Ayano giggled and comfortable patted her friend on the back.
"You should be used to it by now, if anything Kusakabe. You wont get far if you don't study well. Especially if you're going to join that study session we're supposedly having.."
"For you Hiiragi, I'll do anything!" The brunette suddenly shouted, earning the dumbfounded look of the pigtailed girl. "Uuh... that's great Kusakabe… Do me a favour and study well for the next test then.." Misao simply smiled and nodded repeatedly.
"Speaking of the study session, I just remembered that I have a few cookies left from when I last time baked. They should still be in a good enough condition to eat, to cheer us up as we study." Ayano said happily, smiling warmly as ever. Kagami arched an eyebrow and smiled back. "Oh? What kind of cookies?"
"Oh, just some standard chocolate-chip cookies.."
"Really l? I love those!" Kagami exclaimed, before coughing slightly, regaining her posture. "I-I mean, I only e-eat those with moderation..." She said with a light blush on her slightly stern face. Her two classmates laughed a little, but inside their mind, they were smirking.
As if... I know my dear Kagami loves chocolate-chip cookies.. Why else would I have baked them yesterday? With my home being parent-free, those cookies and the perfume, Kagami-koi are as good as ours.
Ayano sent another wink towards Misao when Kagami wasn't looking. Misao grinned and smirked and nodded back. They shared the same thought.
Success!
"Alright students! Time for History-class, everyone take your seat!" Kuroi-sensei shouted as she walked into the classroom, her class roster in hand. Everyone took their seat within seconds.
"Everyone open up page 212 in your books. We're gonna talk about the `Wars of the Roses´. It took place in-between 1455 and 1485, and was a war over the throne of England between the two royal branches of House of Plantagenet. The Red Rose of Lancaster and the White Rose of York."
As Kuroi continued reading on, the students took notes. Kagami, effective as ever, was suddenly interrupted by her cell-phone vibrating and giving off a low tune, that still was heard throughout the classroom. Cursing on the inside, the purple-haired girl checked it, only to see that it was Misao´s number, and a sheepishly smiling brunette over the other end of the room, cell-phone in hand. She had texted her right in the middle of the class, for who knows what reason! Just after Kagami had rather violently shut it off, (The message had been something along the lines of "can't wait till after school!") and giving Misao a grim look, the blonde, fanged teacher known as Kuroi Nanako had walked over to her.
"Ohoou, Hiiragi. Looks like you picked the wrong time for enjoying technology." The fanged teacher grinned mischievously. "My office after school. We're gonna have a little talk."
Frowning heavily, Kagami only nodded in reply with a low "Hai sensei." as Kuroi walked back to the board and continued writing important notes about the Wars of the Roses. For the rest of the class, Kagami shot glares of evil intent towards the brunette, who nervously smiled back and bowed in apology whenever she could.
The Tsundere wrote down notes, but her anger was far from over.
Around one and a half hour passed, and the bell rang loudly across Ryoo High. This only meant one thing: Lunch break.
Throughout the school, students and teachers alike ate their bentos, everyone taking a chance to hang out with their friends.
Konata´s and Miyuki´s conversation earlier had been cut short by Kuroi-sensei, and the class after that had been swift to start so they didn't get any chance to talk then either. But now during lunch, Konata was all set to get any and all information out of her pink-haired friend. She had told Tsukasa to go and eat with Kagami in her own classroom this time, as she had "Life-and-Death important business to talk about" with Miyuki. Tsukasa had obliged, although hesitantly.
"So, Miyuki… I wanna know the whole deal. And you WILL tell me everything."
Miyuki looked nervous, but soon enough, her expression changed to a serious look. "Konata-san. Its considered rude to simply demand things from people. Tell you what; I tell you, if you ask nicely, AND if you in return tell me what you meant by 'your' Kagami earlier."
Konata was taken back, but eventually nodded. "Fine. Yuki-chaaan. Would you please tell me what the deal is with carrying around such a photo of Kagamin?"
Miyuki blushed, and looked around the classroom, then lowered her voice as she replied. "Ano.. The thing is… That…Carrying around a photo of the one you.. have feelings for, more or less substitutes from… Ano.. The real person." The glasses-wearing pinkette sighed as she stared down at the desk. "What I'm trying to say is that… I've grown extra fond of Kagami-san. In a way that I perhaps shouldn't do, but... I figured that if I kept a photo of her, it would at least allow me to still be her friend, and yet able to see her everyday." Miyuki sighed once more, but in a more happier way. She smiled warmly. "Kagami-san, in my eyes, are everything I would want in a… How should I say it.. partner. "
Miyuki looked up again at Konata, who simply stared right back. Truth to be told, the otaku was baffled; She had a rival for Kagami. And not just any rival. Her rival was one of her closest friends, one who she never thought would swing that way.
"I... see... Before I even get started on the whole thing, tell me; How did you get that picture?"
Miyuki giggled. "I took it with my cell-phone during last summer when you three spent the day over at my home. Remember? We went to the festival later that same day."
Konata nodded with her famous cat-grin. "Ooh! Hai, I remember that. Good thinking Yuki-chan!" Konata cheered, giving her friend a thumbs-up.
"Konata-san, would you kindly tell me then?" Miyuki said with a smile. Konata smiled casually in return as an idea formed in her head.
"I'll keep it short by saying that we have a common interest regarding Kagamin." The pinkette blinked, and sighed a bit. "Oh.. I see... I guess love-triangles do happen in reality sometimes… W-well then Konata-san, best of luck to us. Do your best..." She said as she extended her hand to her small-stature friend. However, Konata simply smacked it away playfully and leaned closer over the desk.
"Now now Yuki-chan, let's not dig up any war axes. We're both friends, and so is Kagamin. I'm sure we can work things out..." Konata finished with a smirk. Miyuki, slowly processing her friend's imply, eventually nodded with a smile.
"Yes," she said. "Love triangles don't always end up bad."