tokiyaichinose-san:

He didn’t hesitate to start a conversation, “What are you trying to prove? Your ego is showing more and more, Yuri.” He worked on his Master Course exam, and putting his glasses on then reading the text book. He remain his usual cold, stoic self as he jot down some notes out of the text book. Surely this silence was irritating both of them, “Are you irritated that I’m smart as you?” Was she really? Or was it that she fell in “love”? Hard to question. He didn’t look up as he said it. By 3 hours, Tokiya decided to end his study session, taking off his glasses and stretching a little, he got up to go nap in his dorm, before he could, he gave Yuri a present. “Here, as much as you care for me… I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to give you this as an early gift.”

‘What? This again? Are you fucking kidding me,' she thought as she remained silent not even acknowledging him. The word 'ego’ had been thrown countless of times in the arguments the Kotobuki siblings recently have been having. Honestly, the word was becoming redundant and a nuisance. 'Wait. He called me 'Yuri’. When did he start using that nickname? It’s awful if you ask me. I’m not going to cave in and ask, nope. Not going to cave in.' She didn’t mind silence after all. The brunette got used to it especially after the week that had passed by with his absence. Yuriko continued with her reading allowing the awkward tension to settle in between the two. Sighing briefly, the tall young woman gave in and shut her book. “Think what you’d like, Mister Ichinose. I couldn’t care less if we’re both at the same intellectual level and don’t call me 'Yuri’,” she responded sharply. The idol was tired of people at this point and adding him onto the list started around mid-week of his leave. She stared at the gift blankly, acting as if gift-giving was foreign to her. “Thank you, but I cannot accept this since I’m your 'acquaintance’, and acquaintances do not give presents,” the steely eyed female appreciated-more or less so-as the gift was set near her. “I also in turn, do not have a gift for you and cannot accept it still.” Lately, Yuriko’s bluntness had been more evident with everyone and was even becoming a bother. “I hope you had a pleasant study session, Mister Ichinose. I’m leaving.” Getting up, she started on her way and leaving the present to its giver.

(Source: royalcomposer-blog)