\nRating\/Warnings<\/b>: PG for Kitayama threatening to kick Nikaido’s ass, and for anything Koki tells the juniors to do.
\nSummary<\/b>: Koyama seems sad, and Hasshi, Nozawa, and Sanada just want to help out. Also Nikaido is a tool, Nakamaru is wise, Shintarou is leader, Shige is panicked, Akun is skeptical, and Shoon is coordinated.
\nAN<\/b>: The TOP3\/Koyama fic I promised both snowqueenofhoth<\/a> and blahchiharu<\/a>. But even if you aren’t a TOP3 fan yet, you should read this because it is full of hijinks and JE cameos, and juniors who adore Koyama for taking care of them! Trust me, you won’t regret it. <\/p>\n
A Little Help From My Friends<\/b><\/p>\n
It was a normal afternoon of Shounen Club practice, which meant that dozens of juniors were milling about, A.B.C. was refusing to stay in their own dressing room, Shintarou was claiming himself leader, and in the midst of everything, Koyama-kun was trying desperately to get people to fill out their Jr ni Q cards with interesting and airable answers. <\/p>\n
Today, though, something seemed off. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Here you three go,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama said, handing three bright pink cards and markers to Nozawa (Sanada would throw the markers at Hasshi, and Hasshi would get distracted by sniffing them if not supervised). \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t forget to pin them up and turn back in your markers, please.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Koyama gave them a smile, but it wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t anything like the way he usually beamed encouragingly during Shokura practices, and then Koyama turned away to continue distributing cards. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hey,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa thumbed the corner of the cards thoughtfully, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153does something seem funny about Koyama-kun?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153He didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t warn us about papercuts,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada realized. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Or that the markers aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t as washable as they say.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Or about writing down things other senpai tell us!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi added. <\/p>\n
TOP3 exchanged concerned glances, then turned to watch Koyama as he went on his way throughout the mirrored room, handing out supplies. It was hard to say exactly what was wrong, since Koyama still casually broke up fights and helped out people with their stretches or their costumes, but the usually sunny MC seemed dimmer today, just a touch off. <\/p>\n
When Koyama got to the edge of the room, having handed out all the cards, he glanced around a little to check on everybody\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s progress, and when nobody seemed to be him any attention, Koyama let out a sad, little sigh, shoulders slumping. After a moment, Koyama shook himself, put a smile back on his face, and strode with purpose into the crowd to make Nikaido stop tying people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s skates together. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I think Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not feeling himself today,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa concluded, turning back to the other two. They both nodded. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We should do something!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi exclaimed, sitting up on his knees. The other two blinked at him. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t even know what he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s sad about!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada said, shooting another glance over his shoulder as Koyama half-heartedly pulled apart a squabbling knot of chibiko and made them apologize to each other. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Besides, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you think if something were wrong, Nakamaru-kun would\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a great idea!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi hopped up, beaming down at the other two. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nakamaru-kun will know what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wrong for sure! Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s go ask!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not what I\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada tried, but Hasshi was already yanking them up by the hands and dragging them along for the ride. <\/p>\n
*****<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let me get this straight,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nakamaru-kun said after a moment of staring at TOP3 like they had the collective insight of a Kansai vocal unit. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The reason that you think there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s something wrong with Koyama is because he didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t tell you not to write down obscene things on your Jr ni Q cards?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Kawai and Goseki, leaning around Nakamaru\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shoulders since it was A.B.C.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s practice that Hasshi had interrupted, wanted to know exactly why Koyama felt they needed to be reminded of that anyway. Nakamaru shrugged them off and back towards their bandmates with practiced ease. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153He just seems sad today,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada finally spoke up, since letting Hasshi do all the talking rarely ended well. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153And we want to do something, since Koyama-kun always cheers us up when we feel worried or lonely or scared.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Nakamaru\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s expression softened just a bit. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s very thoughtful of you, but Koyama-kun is a grown-up and can take care of himself. What will definitely make him sad is you three goofing off instead of practicing like you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re supposed to.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nakamaru gave the markers and cards still in Nozawa\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hands a pointed look. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153So how about you finish up with those cards and get back to work, hm?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Yes, Nakamaru-kun,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the three of them chorused, then turned and trudged off. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t give up, though,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi said when they were tucked back in their corner, scribbling down their answers. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153If we don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t give up, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll definitely be a chance!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Sanada looked up, impressed. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hasshi, that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s actually sort of inspiring!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s from JUMP\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new single.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa rolled his eyes. He finished writing and blew over his card to dry the marker. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hurry up, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re supposed to be learning our song for the medley.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s LIPS again, we can do the whole thing blindfolded,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada replied, scribbling something on his card, then wrinkling his nose at it. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The only reason we practice it is so that Hasshi doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t put out somebody\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s eye with a poorly-timed hiproll.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153My hiprolls are awesome<\/i>, you jerk!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi stuck his tongue out. He finished doodling on his own card, and all three of them climbed to their feet. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s go pin them up, and then we can figure out what to do about Koyama-kun.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Then we can practice<\/i>,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa said firmly, but he sighed when Hasshi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s determined expression didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t waver. <\/p>\n
It was as they were tacking their cards up to the corkboard that Hasshi had his second genius plan. Just as they were finishing, Anderson-kun came around the corner of the board and shrieked in surprise.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Man, you guys scared me!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Anderson said, clutching at his chest. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I had no idea you were there! You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re like ninja or something!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Sorry, Anderson-kun,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada chuckled, patting him on the back. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We weren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t trying to\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6scare\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada trailed off as he noticed a maniacal glint in Hasshi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s eyes. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hasshi, why are you making that face?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ninja!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi exclaimed fervently, and after getting a look at Hasshi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s face, Anderson pinned his card up and then scampered off as quickly as he could. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll help out Koyama-kun!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Have you been reading Shounen Jump<\/i> on the train again?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa asked, straightening a few of the cards before turning to give Hasshi a skeptical look. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Look, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll just follow him around a bit!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi exclaimed, then clapped a hand to his mouth and glanced around to make sure nobody was watching. Satisfied their mission hadn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t been comprised, he pulled the other two in closer with arms around their shoulders and continued in a loud whisper. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll listen in on his conversations until we figure out what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wrong, he won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t even know we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re there!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a little\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada started.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Creepy?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa supplied. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Seriously, practice is right over there.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Perfect!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi grinned. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll never suspect a thing!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
*****<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153So I think for the game, then\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama broke off in the middle of his sentence and looked over his shoulder. It wouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have been strange, except it had already happened several times during the conversation. <\/p>\n
Shoon exchanged a glance with Akun. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Koyama-kun, are you feeling okay?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hm?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama turned back around and smiled sheepishly at the look Shoon and Akun were giving him. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oh, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nothing! I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m fine! Anyway, you two are certainly popular during the games recently, so Nakamaru-kun and I were thinking that\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Koyama broke off again, turning around, and this time when he insisted it was nothing, Akun gave him a skeptical expression. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama rubbed the back of his neck, as if it tickled. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It feels like someone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s watching me. But when I turn around, nobody\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s there. Silly, ne?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Watching you?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Akun\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s brow furrowed. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Like\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6spies?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Spies!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s eyes grew round. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I was thinking that, but I felt silly telling anybody! Ne, you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s spies in here, do you? What would they want with me?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Shoon, who had been watching over Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shoulder since the last time he turned around, gave Koyama a reassuring smile. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I really don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s spies, Koyama-kun. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure whatever you think for the game is fine, excuse me a minute.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Shoon stepped around a puzzled Koyama, and strode towards a nearby costume rack, where he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d just seen three familiar heads pop back behind. The costume rack inched a little to the right, before Shoon put his foot down on one of the wheels to stop it. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153And just what,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shoon inquired of the costume rack, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153do you three think you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re doing?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
When he got no immediate answer, Shoon grabbed two handfuls of fabric and pushed costumes to either side. Three cute juniors beamed at him innocently. Shoon stared right back at them, having long ago perfected his unfazed older brother stance. <\/p>\n
Sanada was the first to crack. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hasshi made us!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Made you what?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shoon asked, while Hasshi whacked Sanada across the back of the head. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Really, what are you doing? Aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you supposed to be practicing?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Koyama-kun seems sad today,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa explained, beginning to take on the air of somebody giving a well-practiced speech. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We want to help cheer him up, but we don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know what the problem is, and Nakamaru-kun didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know either, so we decided\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153To give him a nervous condition?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shoon interrupted, crossing his arms. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I can see how that would cheer him right up. Personally, I love it when people follow me around until I think I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m going crazy.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Hasshi, Nozawa, and Sanada all hung their heads. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Sorry, Shoon-kun.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Mmhmm.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shoon unfolded his arms and bopped each of them lightly on the top of the head in turn. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nice of you to be worried about Koyama-kun, but he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a grown-up and he can take care of himself.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what Nakamaru-kun said,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi sighed. <\/p>\n
Shoon nodded. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Since Nakamaru-kun knows Koyama-kun really well, you should leave it up to him. And furthermore\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
At that moment, Shoon was interrupted by his younger brother running up and launching into a bunch of questions, and TOP3 burst into giggles because Reon and Shoon were wearing matching shirts. Shoon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mouth flattened into a thin line. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Would you three excuse us a moment?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shoon said, putting a tight hand on Reon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shoulder to push him to the side. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I need a moment to speak to my brother.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Okay!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi said as soon as Shoon turned away. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153So next we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153GO BACK TO PRACTICE,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shoon\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s voice interrupted, making all three of them jump. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Well\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi grinned sheepishly, and Sanada and Nozawa groaned. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I can think while we practice, I guess.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
*****<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Okay,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi said a little while later, during a break from practice. The choreographer had seemed to take a lot of pleasure in working them like a slave-driver in revenge for their lateness, and now all three of them were collapsed on the floor in sweaty heaps, guzzling water. <\/p>\n
Sanada and Nozawa gave Hasshi dirty looks as soon as he started speaking; Hasshi ignored them. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shoon-kun said we should leave it up to Nakamaru-kun because he and Koyama-kun are close,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi said, pursing his lips in thought. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But Nakamaru-kun doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wrong.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153So what?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada asked, draining the last of his water bottle and collapsing flat on his back. Nozawa, already prone on the ground, gave a noncommittal grunt.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153So, we have to ask somebody even closer to Koyama-kun,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi concluded. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Like his best friend in the whole world!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153But how are you going to ask Shige-kun anything?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada mumbled from the floor. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t like he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s MCing again.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Hasshi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s eyes lit up, and this time it was Nozawa who whacked Sanada across the back of the head. <\/p>\n
*****<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We really shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be doing this,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa fretted from the locker room doorway. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I mean, really. I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t watch. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m covering my eyes so I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see you doing it!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Open your eyes, you idiot, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re the lookout!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi snapped. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Aha, got it!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Nozawa pulled his hands away from his face to find Hasshi holding up Koyama-kun\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s phone triumphantly, a nerve-wracked Sanada at his elbow. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Just put it back in his bag,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa begged Hasshi. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll just hug Koyama-kun a lot, that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll make him feel better, I know it!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll put it back as soon as we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re done,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi brushed Nozawa off. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nobody\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll know, trust me. Come on, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s find someplace quiet to do this.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
The three of them crept into the nearest bathroom, and Hasshi instructed Nozawa and Sanada to lean against the door to keep it shut in case anybody tried to get in, while he thumbed through Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s contact list. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The senpai are going to kill us,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada intoned in a hollow voice. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re going to torture us into giving evidence.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Speak for yourself,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa answered, hands back over his eyes. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see anything bad happening.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Got it!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi chirped, pressing a couple buttons, and then he put the phone to his ear and gave the other two a thumbs up. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ringing!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d <\/p>\n
Sanada covered his eyes like Nozawa. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Kei-chan?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s voice came through the speaker. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you filming Shokura right now? Is everything okay?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shige-k\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6I mean, Shige-chan!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi corrected himself, in what was possibly the most cheerful and yet least accurate Koyama impression ever. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153My best friend in the whole world, ne?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6yes? Kei-chan, you sound funny. Do you feel sick?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ne, Shige-chan,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi continued, getting into it, and Nozawa let out a little moan, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I have this feeling, ne. Like something\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wrong, ne. Ne, but, I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t quite figure out what.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Am I in the game or something?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige demanded. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Are you recording this?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Since Shige-chan is my best friend in the whole world<\/i>,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi winked at Sanada, who was peeking out between his fingers, and Sanada covered his eyes back up and whimpered, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153he would know if something was wrong, ne, ne?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Are you using some sort of code?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige started sounding panicked. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Are you in a hostage situation?!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Um,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi started to look a little panicked as well. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153N-no, everything\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fine, I just\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m coming down there right now! Hang in there, Kei-chan!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige shouted into the phone, and then the line went dead. <\/p>\n
Hasshi looked down at the face of Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cell phone, which was cheerfully informing him that the call had ended, and then up at Nozawa and Sanada, who were giving him equal looks of horror. <\/p>\n
Just then, there was the thump of somebody trying to push the door open, which made all three of them jump. Hasshi hurriedly shoved the phone in his pocket, just as somebody started pounding on the door.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oi, open up!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Kitayama-kun hollered, and Nozawa clutched at Sanada\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s arm reflexively, making him yelp. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nikaido, if that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s you in there again, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m going to kick your ass from here to\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Sorry, senpai!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi shoved the other two out of the way and pulled the door open, grinning innocently up at Kitayama. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nozawa was just standing behind the door when you pushed.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oh.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Kitayama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s expression returned to his usual sleepy-eyed look as Hasshi scuttled out of the bathroom, pushing a white-faced Sanada and Nozawa in front of him. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Sorry about that, Nozawa-kun. Say, but have either of you noticed anybody looking suspicious?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153No!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada exclaimed, too loud. He swallowed and tried again. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153No. Why?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Koyama-kun\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cell phone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s missing.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Kitayama shrugged a shoulder. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Seems like somebody took it from his bag. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s really upset about it. Anyway, shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you three be at practice?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Yes, senpai,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d all three of them said, downcast, as Kitayama strode past them into the bathroom. The three of them dragged their feet back to the practice room with their eyes glued to their sneakers, barely even noticing when Fujigaya-kun came skipping merrily by them.<\/p>\n
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\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We have to give it back,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada hissed. <\/p>\n
All three of them were standing just around the corner of the doorway that led to where Koyama and Nakamaru were doing the Jr ni Q filming, peeking in at a completely dejected Koyama, who was obviously keeping the brave smile on his face by sheer will alone. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just go in there and hand it back!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi whispered back. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll I tell him?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You should have thought of that before you took it, idiot!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada punched Hasshi in the shoulder, making him give a hurt grunt. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nozawa, tell him! Nozawa?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
When he got no response, Sanada and Hasshi turned to find Nozawa watching the filming intently. They followed his gaze, and both of them sucked in a breath as Nakamaru honed in on a very familiar-looking pink index card tacked up to the board. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ah, this one looks interesting!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nakamaru leaned down to tap the card. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153From Nozawa Yuki-kun, when he grows up, he wants to be a good senpai like Koyama-kun! How about that, ne, Koyama?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ah\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama cleared his throat, forced smile wavering. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a little\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Nakamaru ignored him and called for Nozawa to come over, and Hasshi and Sanada gaped at Nozawa as he elbowed his way out from between them and trotted over to stand in between the senpai. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153So, Nozawa-kun,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nakamaru said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153you want to be like Koyama-kun?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Well,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa took a deep breath, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Koyama-kun is busy with his own things, isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t he? But whenever I see him, he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s always helping us out.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ah, that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s so,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nakamaru encouraged with a smile, flicking his gaze from Nozawa to Koyama, who was looking a bit flushed, mouth gone sort of crinkly. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153He helps us with our singing and our costumes, and knows where everybody\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s marks are, and who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in which song. When somebody isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feeling well, he helps them, too. Someday I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be a senpai, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll do my best just like Koyama-kun, to make sure that nobody\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s sad or sick or lost.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ah, how is it?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nakamaru asked Koyama, and Nozawa tilted his head to grin up at him. Koyama opened his mouth, but nothing came out, and his eyes were shining a little. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nozawa-kun,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nakamaru jumped in smoothly to save both of them, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t it really just that you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re hoping someday you won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be the one who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lost?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Maa, that too,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa admitted, rubbing the back of his head, and the tension broke as Koyama and Nakamaru both laughed. They sent him on his way to call up the next junior, and Nozawa returned to a dumbstruck Hasshi and Sanada. <\/p>\n
After a moment of just staring at him, Hasshi threw his arms around Nozawa\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s neck and exclaimed, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nozawa is amazing!<\/i>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I just thought he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d see it when they read through them,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa admitted, scuffing his foot. His cheek turned pink when Hasshi kissed it loudly. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t think they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d call me up.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I thought Koyama-kun was going to cry, or hug you until your head came off,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada agreed, grinning. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Look at his face!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
All three of them turned to see Koyama beaming like the sun at everything and everybody.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s GREAT!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama gushed at Taiga, who looked slightly terrified by Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s enthusiasm. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Being an astronaut would be SUPER COOL!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
They were still lurking in the doorway as Koyama and Nakamaru finished filming the segment, and when Koyama noticed them, he left Nakamaru to clean up the board and came over.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ne, Nozawa-kun,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama put an arm around Nozawa\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shoulder and hugged him a little, clearly holding back from squeezing him until his head really did come off. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I was touched by what you said. It really meant a lot to me today.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Nozawa wrapped arms around Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s waist to give him permission to hug him for real, and gave Hasshi and Sanada a dirty look over his shoulder. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Um, Koyama-kun,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi cleared his throat, and when Koyama looked up, Hasshi pulled his hand out of his pocket to hold out Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cell phone. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You found my phone!<\/i>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama shrieked in glee, letting go of Nozawa with one hand to pounce on Hasshi. He squeezed them both tight against his sides, getting a little misty. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m really lucky to have such thoughtful kouhai!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Hasshi and Sanada tried to protest, but before they could get any words in over the sound of Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s sniffling, Shige burst into the Shounen Club practice area, demanding to know where Koyama was at a volume that made several sub-units scatter in terror. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shige?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama poked his head around the doorway and let go of Hasshi to wave. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m over here!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Dashing over, Shige took one look at Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s teary eyes and grip on the juniors, and exclaimed, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Kei-chan, what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wrong?! You really are sick, aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you?!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Eh?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama tilted his head. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m fine, Shige. What are you doing here? But never mind all that, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s go out to dinner, okay? We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re treating the kouhai!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige asked. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You are?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d chorused Sanada and Hasshi with adoring eyes. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Un.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama nodded. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nozawa-kun really cheered me up just now, and Hasshi-kun and Sanada-kun found my lost phone!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Your phone was lost?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s brow furrowed. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153About that\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Nozawa eyed Hasshi and Sanada some more, and their shoulders slumped in defeat.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Um, Koyama-kun?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi pulled out of Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hug and put Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s phone in his hand. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Your phone wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t lost. We took it.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Eh?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama blinked. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6why?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Koyama-kun looked sad today,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada stepped in to explain. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Since Koyama-kun always helps us out with our problems, we thought we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d help Koyama-kun this time, but we didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know what the problem was.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153First we tried asking Nakamaru-kun, but he didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know what was wrong. Then we followed you to see if we could figure it out,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi added. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But it seemed to just make you more upset.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I thought there were spies!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama nodded fervently to Shige, who slapped a hand to his forehead. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153So then,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada continued, even more shamefaced, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153we thought we could maybe use your phone to call somebody and figure it out by\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s voice got quieter, and Koyama and Shige leaned closer to hear. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6pretending to be you\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Shigeaki-kun is your best friend,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi nodded glumly. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We thought he might know something, but\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6eh\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153That explains a lot,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige said with relief, but he continued giving the juniors a stern frown. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But what were you thinking, taking a senpai\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s phone and causing trouble all day?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We really did just want to cheer Koyama-kun up,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa spoke up, offering Koyama a sad smile. Koyama patted his shoulder. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Even if that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s so\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he started, but just then his phone began to shrill a vaguely familiar melody in his hand. He glanced at the number and gave a startled, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oh!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Is that \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcCode?\u00e2\u20ac\u2122\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada asked after a second.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hey!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige protested, and Koyama flushed slightly as he flipped the phone open, then stepped away to have a hushed conversation, leaving Shige along with the juniors. Shige gave them a toothy smile, and Nozawa took two quick steps to hide behind Hasshi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shoulder. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153So. Which one of you is it that does the worst impression on Kei-chan on the planet?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Kawai-kun wouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t help!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi wailed.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oh, thank goodness!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama exclaimed, making everybody turn towards him. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Thank you so much!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d He shut his phone and looked up, realizing that everyone was staring at him. Koyama explained, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nyanta-chan had to have some tests at the vet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s yesterday. I was really worried, but they just called and said that everything\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fine.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153So that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s<\/i> what all the fuss was about!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige exclaimed with relief, and Koyama bobbed his head happily. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re glad Koyama-kun feels better,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153And we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re glad Nyanta-chan is okay too!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ne, Shige, we should celebrate!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama looped an arm through Shige\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s go eat!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d He started walking off, dragging Shige along with him, but he stopped when he noticed nobody was following them. When he turned around, he found TOP3 still standing in their sad little knot, staring at their feet. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hey, aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you three coming?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Hasshi, Nozawa, and Sanada all pulled their gazes up from the floor, blinking. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153But\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re the ones who\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153No harm done, right?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Shige shrugged a shoulder. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Unless you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want<\/i> to be treated by your senpai\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We definitely want to!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi interrupted, grabbing Sanada and Nozawa by their shirts and hauling them forward as he dashed to catch up to Koyama and Shige. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Good.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama dropped an arm each on Hasshi and Nozawa\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shoulders, then gave Shige a pointed look until he put his arm on Sanada\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s, both of them looking dubious but resigned as Koyama beamed at them. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Besides, if you really<\/i> want to help me out, you three can be in charge of collecting the Jr ni Q cards next time.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153But that job su\u00e2\u20ac\u201d\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada whined, before Nozawa\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s sharp elbow to his ribs cut his protest off. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll definitely help out Koyama-kun!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi grinned up at Koyama, preening under the attention when he got a warm smile in return. <\/p>\n
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Next Month<\/i><\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153God, this job really does suck,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi announced to nobody in particular, glaring at the stack of pink cards in his hands. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re just mad because you got demoted from holding the markers,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada replied, glancing idly at the card Shintarou was handing him, then doing a double-take. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oi, you definitely<\/i> can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t write that on here!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Shintarou pouted. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153But Koki-kun told me to!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t listen to anything he tells you!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa told Shintarou sternly, then handed him another card and watched carefully as he filled it out. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I hate when KAT-TUN are the guests,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa grumbled, taking Shintarou\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new card with one hand and grabbing Hasshi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s collar with the other just as he was about to wander off towards the senpai in question.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ah, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s such a relief to have help!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama beamed at them when they turned the neat stack of cards in, and it was hard for any of them to stay grumpy when Koyama smiled at them like that. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You seem to have learned your lesson,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nakamaru commented with a sharp eye, and all three of them nodded dutifully. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Good, then\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6ah, excuse me a moment!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Nakamaru took off across the practice room at a dead run, leaving Koyama, Hasshi, Sanada, and Nozawa all blinking after him. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ne,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Koyama frowned, tapping his chin with the stack of index cards. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Does Nakamaru-kun seem a bit odd to you today? Since his band is the guest, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d think he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d be happy, but he keeps running off like that. I wonder if he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s feeling all right?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We could\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi started, but Nozawa and Sanada interrupted by simultaneously whacking him over the back of his head. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nakamaru-kun\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a grown-up,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Nozawa said. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153And I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure he can work it out for himself,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Sanada finished. <\/p>\n
Koyama grinned in approval at them. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Maa, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re right. Seems like you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re growing up after all, doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t it? Yosh, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d better get back to work!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
As Koyama trotted off, casually sorting out junior\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s costumes and squabbles on his way, Nozawa and Sanada grinned at each other, feeling proud and happy from Koyama\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s praise. <\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Hey,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Hasshi spoke up, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153is Nakamaru-kun strangling Koki-kun?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
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