Lunchtime rolled around, Taro went to his usual spot on the fountain. Osana, as usual, was giving him a hard time. Budo this time was on the roof, somewhat secluded away from everyone else. Ayano was looking for Budo, worrying about someone else besides her senpai, I know I should be watching senpai, but I feel like I should talk to him, I think I'm worried about him Ayano thought as she walked up the stairs to the roof this is the last place to check, I've looked everywhere. Ayano opened the door to the roof and walked outside, the sun shining brightly as ever, looking around she saw Oka stalking the Basu sisters as usual, and Midori Gurinu(uuuuuu)  on her phone as usual. "Umm Midori, do you know where Budo might be? " Ayano asks. "I think he's over there in the corner" Midori said, pointing towards the other side of the roof "how come you wanted to know? ". "I'm just curious " Ayano replies, walking away from Midori and towards the other part of the roof. "Budo? " Ayano asks, seeing Budo sitting sadly on the ground. "Oh... Hey... " Budo said, not even bothering to look at her. What do I do exactly... Ayano thought to herself as she sat down next to him "are you ok? " she asked. Budo just replied with a sigh. Maybe if I... Ayano thought as she slowly but gently put her hand on Budo's hair and slowly started stroking it. Budo slowly looked at Ayano crap this seems weird to him she thought as her eyes locked onto his.

What is happening? I wasn't expecting this... Budo thought as he stared at Ayano's eyes such a beautiful shade of grey...why can't my mom be so nice and concerning? His eyes showed that he was on the verge of tears again. Ayano gave him a soft hug, to which he hugged her tight and cried on her shoulder. "Hey, do you want to tell me what's wrong? " He heard Ayano ask. "C-can I tell you later please? " Budo asked. "Sure, after school at my place?" Ayano asked calmly. "Sure" Budo answered, letting go of Ayano.

                                        End of chp 9