First day boyfriend does have that nervous phase. Same with the girlfriend. Then add anime clichés. You get the idea. Back to class.

Enjoy.

~~~~~

Itsuki later that night laid in bed staring at the ceiling. The moonlight creeping just a little bit. It didn't bother her, the events during the night did. Nino nearly scaring off (FN), Ichika being the savior of the night, and two of her sisters watching this whole conflict with not much input. Though as her new relationship started off rocky, she became so unsure. Maybe it was too fast. Perhaps not ready enough for it. But then, she got a text.

(FN)

Thanks for having me. I appreciate it.

Itsuki

Thanks. Library tomorrow after classes?

(FN)

Yeah. See you tomorrow morning.

It was a tranquil night after (FN) and Itsuki reached their boy/girlfriend agreement. Though did it change anything? Not really. Though they say the title that weighs over people's heads naturally causes pressure and trouble. How long until everyone realizes and overreacts? And at what caliber? No one could guess. 

Itsuki was trying not to blush as she was at her shoe locker. Getting a text. Who could it be?

(FN)

Smile. See you soon.

That had her feeling a little better. The one always holding herself back finally letting out a smile. The nerves starting to get a little more controlled. Now she was looking forward to that meetup in homeroom. Before things started. She didn't have that giggly school girl personality. Ituski was more of a humble and hermit type. Not bad, but still trying to express. Slow progress.

When she walked into homeroom there were only ten students. One of which was her new boyfriend. She smiled warmly. "Good morning."

"Morning." (FN) winked at her.

"Uh-" Itsuki blushed. There was a glance or two as she walked over. "Hi..." Nervous. So cute.

"I'll take that as good morning. Feeling alright?"

Itsuki looked over at him and got closer. "Still processing all of this."

"This is kind of a new thing for me too. But I don't feel weird about it. If you do, I get it. It's hard for me too."

"Talking to people? Having a, you know?" Itsuki didn't want to say it put loud.

"My sister helped me talk to women. That's that. You don't have a brother. It's fine. Let's just, be normal. The library when we have more time for us we can talk about whatever you like."

There were two girls on the other side of the classroom. Two short girls with long, straight, black hair. 

"You think new girl is with him?"

"I don't know. Maybe just shy?"

"Pinky (hair) with him and not showing it?"

"I don't know Ami. They haven't made any moves."

"I mean, I don't see flirting."

"I know, right."

The fact you can cut this feeling with a knife kind of feel like this is all my fault. But that means I can fix it. And it will be done today. "So Itsuki, homework done?"

"Barely..." She blushed.

"Any trouble?"

"Everything except science."

"Doable. Anything stand out as the hardest?"

"History? I think?" She pondered.

She don't know what her worst subject is? Oh boy. We are in trouble. Let's hope me and the tutor can help her graduate for crying out loud. "Fair. That I can try."

~~~~~

As the last bell rang and things were shifting into after school clubs, sports, and study sessions, the five quins found themselves going to their lockers and doing a head count. Ichika was the first one there and got comfortable as she went ahead was going to see who was coming home. Nino was second to arrive after saying goodbye to some friends.

"How many today you think?" Asked Nino getting comfortable in her spot. 

"All but one." Ichika giggled.

Miku entered the limo. "I'm here."

"Anyone at the vending machine?" Teased Ichika.

"Just a line. That's all." She replied and opened the can. "I think it will be just the three of us today."

"She said four. Question is, which one will come?" Asked Nino.

"Hey girls." It was Yotsuba getting in. "The club I was helping rescheduled. I'm here. So is Itsuki coming?"

*Ping*

Itsuki

Heading to the library. Leave without me. I'll taxi home.

"Guess that settles that. Guess good luck to her and the boyfriend." Said Ichika putting her phone down.

"Yeah, whatever. Hopefully she isn't harmed by the creep." Huffed Nino.

"You didn't give him a chance. He's nice. Mannered. And we can all knock him down a peg or two if he really needs it. That's all."

"Maybe you're not wrong..." Nino hated being wrong. But she was. Nino delivered her message clearly and it's time to move on.

"So those two on a date?" Asked Yotsuba.

"I'm not sure if I call studying in the library a date." Ichika shook her head.

"They eating after?" Asked Miku. "Then it could be a date."

"Huh!?" Gasped Nino. "You're right."

Nino

Are you eating with us?

"Let's see." Nino didn't switch screens. She was staring and waiting at the sister group text.

Itsuki

I'm going to grab something at the diner. No need for tonight.

Nino

Going alone?

Itsuki

I think?

Nino

Oh?

Itsuki

(FN) might come. We'll see.

"Oh-kay..." Nino sighed. "Study and diner for Itsuki. Diner with boyfriend unknown."

"She's just a little shy around the boy topic." Ichika dismissed it.

"Okay. Understood." Miku turned away.

"So we tell Fuutaro we are one short. He still gets paid. Oh well." Ichika leaned back. "Our sister is experiencing romance. She beat me to it. But no worries. One day we will all have it."

"You think?" Whispered Miku.

"Yes. All, of us." Ichika winked.

~~~~~

(FN) was waiting for Itsuki to show up with his history book out. Seeing if he can get some homework answers done before she got there. She slowly entered with a chocolate bar in hand. Taking a bite before sitting down. 

"Feeling better at all? Or still in that in-between phase?" He asked.

"Getting there." She sat down.

"I hope I didn't stress you out from all of this."

"It's me. But I'm grateful to you."

"So, history we start first and after we clear out what's up?"

It's like he read my mind. Itsuki's eyes widened. "So uh, about that. Is it, okay if?"

"If?" He smiled.

Really!? "Head to the diner?" Closing her eyes.

"Sure thing. A diner burger will hit the spot after this."

"Same..."

"You read my mind. You know what's up. What place."

"Mao's."

"Hell yeah. Great spot. Let's work and let's do this."

Itsuki finally felt better. Knowing that know she was overthinking this whole thing. The whole time she was shutting herself down. And now it's time to be herself. This boy in front of her is the same one from a few days ago. It was clicking that this is who he is. "Yeah, let's start."

Now let's see how this will go. Though this tutor boyfriend thing seems like it will work. I'm just rolling along and seeing how it goes. Really, I don't have a plan. And Itsuki understands thankfully.

~~~~~

A diner alone might help get on terms. Food conversations are the best.

-Relly