"The lucky item for this day is a carrot, everyone! I suggest you all horoscope enthusiasts to hurry up in buying one! After all, carrots aren't prominent during this season!"

A carrot?

"Mother, do we have carrots?" I asked, unplugging my earphones from my ears.

There was a short pause before my mother responded, "Why did you suddenly have the urge to have carrots?" she asked, suspicious with my question.

"It's my lucky item for today." I reasoned.

She sighed. "I knew it. I'm sorry, dear. We used it to make soup yesterday."

"Oh." I was a little bit disappointed. "I'll just go buy some. I will take my leave now then." I rose from my seat.

I bid farewell to my family after getting my bag and made my way to the market.

"Ummm, excuse me. Do you sell carrots?" I asked a vendor.

"My goodness! Bad timing, dear. Carrots are not prominent during this season. It's rare to find one."

This will be my 9th time asking. I'll be late for school and I still can't find a carrot. I have to risk my luck this day and proceed to school.

I need to run fast.

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"You're late." Ms. Himuro said, her wrinkled forehead creasing.

"I'm sorry, ma'am." I apologized, bowing.

"What is your reason?"

"I went to the market to buy a carrot."

My classmates started to laugh while Ms. Himuro tapped her fingers against the table impatiently. "And why?"

"It's my lucky item for today as Oha Asa-sama said."

Ms. Himuro sighed in defeat. "Just get on your seat."

"Thank you for understanding," I bowed for the second time before sitting on my seat which is next to a lousy guy named Takao.

"Pssssst. " I turned my direction to whoever called. It was indeed the lousy guy.

"Did you manage to get a carrot?"

"No."

"Pffft." He made a constipated face and laughed a boisterous laugh. "Why?"

"Carrots are not prominent during this season."

He continued to laugh at me so I instead focused my attention at the board and listened to Ms. Himuro babbling.

"It is also used as a principle in---"

The door suddenly opened, revealing a green-haired male.

"Sorry I'm late, nanodayo."

"You're looking for something in the market because it's your lucky item, yes, yes. Just go sit down." Ms Himuro said while all the people in the class laughed, especially the lousy guy beside me.

"Wh-what?" his face became flushed but he complied to the order and sat on his desk.

I feel bad for Midorima-san. That also happened to me awhile ago that's why I know how it feels.

"Psssssst. Shin-chaaan~ Did you manage to get your lucky item?"

"Tsk, no."

Takao released yet another loud laugh, attracting everyone's attention. Including Ms. Himuro.

"That's it, Takao! Get out!" Ms. Himuro shouted.

"Eh!??"

Serves him right. I smirked a little at his retreating figure. That's when I noticed. Someone was looking at me from behind. I stared at my back. He averted his gaze once he saw me looking back at him. It was Midorima-san.

I slowly looked back at the board, feeling flushed.

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As expected, I'm so unlucky today without my lucky item. I got a low score in an activity in Literature. I tripped while hurrying to the next class. I stepped on spilled icing on the floor while making cupcakes during Home Economics. Lastly, a girl accidentally spilled cola on my blouse.. Now I'm forced to wear my PE uniform.

I just finished dressing up and was about to leave the locker room when I heard voices;

"Come on, Shin-chan. I know you wanna tell her 'I'll just be your lucky item'. Insert sparkly eyes here!! Pfffffft!!"

"Shut up, Takao!"

"Awwwww. Our shooting guard is blushing, how ka-wa-i-i! Heart! Heart!"

"I'm going ... kill you... dayo."

"But ... dead on ... spot whenever ...is around...?" them came a laugh.

Who is the girl they are referring to? I can't hear anymore. I tried to lean on the door to hear more. Unfortunately, the door is open. I'm falling.

Crap. I really am unlucky today.

"That's it, Takao! Wh-wha--?"

I closed my eyes and waited for the impending shame that is to come.

"I apologize." I mumbled before opening my eyes. Midorima-san...! Two inches apart. I started to turn red as my heart started to quicken its beat.

 I quickly stood up and bowed.

"I d-did n-n-not m-m-int i-t!"

"Hey calm down. Was that suppose to be 'meant' by the way?" Takao laughed.

"A-am I-I-I e-eavesdropping n-not!" I continued.

"Now you can't construct a proper sentence. Pfffft... Aha!" he made a sneaky laugh. "I get it."

"I agolopize! ... Farewell!' I shouted before making a run.

I can still Takao's irritating laughter "I-it's 'apologize'!!! Hey, Shin-cha---- YOU LOOK LIKE A STATUE OF A CARROT AND TOMATO COMBINED TOGETHER, DAMMIT!" came another laugh.

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I lost my composure and ended up running to the gym... where the basketball practice will commence. I am so unlucky.

I sat on one of the benches before heaving a sigh. I always get tongue-tied around Midorima-san. Maybe I... do like Midorima-san. But it's not like I will admit it to everyone - after all, I do not seem to be someone worth of Midorima-san. It also appears like he likes someone else already.

I covered my face with my hands. This is embarrassing! I sound like a maiden in distress and it's disgusting! I layed down on the bench. I feel so tired just thinking of it. My goodness.

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Ngbhr... I... fell asleep? I sat up and rubbed my sleepy eyes. Where am I again?

Oh yeah.

 The gym.

Gym.

Gym.

 GYM!?

That means that the basketball team is practicing!! I looked around and noticed the horizon from the window. It's already past noon and the sky is orange. Their practice is long over. This is embarrassing.

... Why is there a jersey on my lap?

"You're awake, nanodayo."

That voice!

"I-I-I a--am a-apologize!" I screeched.

I looked up and my guess was right, it's Midorima-san.

"Here." he handed out a carton of juice.

Carrot juice? "Your lucky item. It's a little bit late, nanodayo.."

"Ah! Thank you!" I smiled before getting the carrot juice from his hands.

He sat down beside me...

"..."

"..."

...I don't know what to say.

"I---"

"I---"

"You f-first g-go!" I stammered.

"O-okay..."

Is it just me or his cheeks red like mine?

That's impossible.

"What you heard awhile ago, nanodayo..."

 "Sorry!!" I quickly said. "I didn't mean to drops eave!" I managed to choke out.

"It's true."

"True...?" So he does like someone already.....

"I like you, nanodayo. I have liked you since I met you in a shop that sells my lucky items. The way you smiled when you saw your sign's lucky item is something I won't ever forget, nanodayo."

I blinked. And decided to slap myself. Am I dreaming? I think I am.

No, it hurts. I am not dreaming.

Or maybe...

"M-m-midiroma-san! I-i a-am  _____ _____ from your c-class. I think you got the wrong person."

"No, I d-did not, nanodayo. I want to be your lucky item forever." he huskily whispered, inching closer towards me.

I felt his warm breath against my face. My heart started to hammer itself against my ribcage. His eyes are drawing me closer to him.

"I like you, _____." he repeated.

Finally, our lips met. The kiss was sweet.

I didn't know what to do...

His lips are soft. I'm a pervert! I am sorry, Mother. I have forgotten Values!

Our lips moved in sync and I found myself closing my eyes, enjoying the taste of his warm lips.

He then moved away, face red.

"I'm sorry, nanodayo." he rose from the bench and started to walk away.

Why is he leaving?

I do not want him to leave.

"..._____?" he called out

Eh?

I'm holding his sleeve. 

When did I do that..?

"I want to be your lucky item too! I am not that great but I will do my best! I! I do not dislike you too!" I suddenly shouted.

When did my mouth work faster than my brain!?

Wait a second! I phrased it wrong! "I mean... I... I... l-l-liver you! No! I mean... I...I... liiiiiiiiiiiiikkki---" he suddenly hugged me.

"I am not a s-sweet person, nanodayo. I just don't want t-to s-see you with somebody else as Takao said. T-that's why I took the c-chance. I would l-like you to teach me how to be your ideal b-bo-boyfriend, nanodayo. What can I do to be able to fulfill that?"

"You just have to act as usual, Midorima-san"

"Shintaro."

"...Eh?"

"Call me Sh-shintaro."

Thanks to the carrot juice this day got lucky.

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Extra

"ARE YOU EVEN IN A RELATIONSHIP!? WHY AREN'T YOU TALKING TO EACH OTHER!? WHY ARE YOU NOT LOVEY-DOVEY!?" Takao blurted out, messing out his perfectly groomed hair.

He is extremely nosy? Why not find his own girlfriend?

"Please look for a girlfriend." I said, trying to keep a facade.

Takao's mouth gaped open, speechless for once. He then turned to Shintaro-kun.

"What's your plan, Shin-chan!? Your girlfriend is as rude as you!"

"I don't care. We have practice. Lets go." Shintaro-kun stood up and went to the door past me.

He dropped a note.

"I did not teach you how to confess for this!" Takao screamed, chasing after Shintaro-kun.

I picked up the note.

'Thanks for the bento. I like it.

But I like you more.'

I think I'll die early.

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(Bakamono: Yey~ *claps* 

EDITED: 8/10/16