(Maki's pov)

I've always been a loli...

Ever since I watched my first cutesy anime, I've been acting all cutesy and such.

I'm not really sure why, I guess that the cute themes rubbed off me.

But I don't mind, in fact, I like being the little loli girl!

Everyone always fawn over me, saying how cute and innocent I am and I really, really like it!

At first, I started pretending I was all cute and such when I was younger but eventually it became all natural and now it just comes out like silk.

Some people say that I'm just faking all of it but thats not true!

Everything about me, from my abnormally high voice to my kawaii appearance, is 100% natural!

Don't think I'm an attention seeker because I deliberately dress up cutely and I like to act cute as well, it's just what I'm comfortable with. Don't think I want people to notice me!

People like Shirogane-san always fawn over me, saying how much of a cutesy anime girl I am and how cute I would look in one of her cosplays.

I guess I'm kinda similar to Shirogane-san, I really like cute animes like Sailor Moon and Tokyo Mew Mew but I'm also a big fan of warrior animes that have female characters in these really fancy, detailed fighting outfits!

But I guess that if I was some kind of superhero, I would be like a Sailor Moon warrior or such.

But that doesn't mean I can't role-play like one!

I love roleplaying so so much! I love how you can enter a world where you can be whoever you want to be and no one can disturb you. I have to go on this website called 'Wattpad' to role-play though. On this website, I can meet people all around the world to role-play with! Actually, its not just a roleplaying website, people can create their own books and stories and upload them for the world to see! I love reading all the amazing fan fiction people make of my favourite animes! But to be able to role-play, I have to find a role-play book someone has created. I have my own oc and everything! I've been roleplaying for quite a while now and I never want to stop!

This morning, I woke up and got ready, putting on my school uniform and tying ribbons into my pigtails. I like to mimic the cutesy anime girl attire so it doubles the adorable radiance I like to show. 

At school, it was normal, but a good normal!

People kept stopping me, commenting on how adorable I am and when I talk to them, they pinch my cheeks and squeal at how cute I am.

I don't mind. In fact, I really like the attention people give me. It somewhat comforts me and makes me feel good. As if all the complements people give me are boosters that help me gain more confidence in myself.

So yeah, I like getting complements!

As I was hurrying to my classroom before the bell would ring, I accidentally bumped into someone. If I could describe how that happened, it would be like my face was buried in that person's chest for a second before I quickly pulled away.

"Ah! I'm really sorry about that!" I apologised and bowed respectfully despite the fact that I don't know who I just bumped into

"No worries. Be more careful next time," The person said

Wait, that voice.

I looked up at the person. It was Kaito Momota, known as one of the best sportsman in the whole school, including some other people like Gokuhara-kun and Shinguji-kun. Because of his talent for sports, Momota-kun is also called a jock. I think that's because of the stereotypical teenage roles you have in teenage drama books.

If I'm completely honest, Momota-kun intimidates me a lot. He often bullies people, but only boys because he believes it's wrong for him to bully girls, so I always know I'll be mostly fine around him. But there's this aura around him that scares me, like his intimidating looks and the fact that he's so much taller than me.

But I also been wanting to talk to him for a while now.

Like I said before, Momota-kun is known as one of the best sportsman in this school. I've actually always been wanting to become stronger. Psychically I mean. 

I'm extremely weak, I can't even carry all my textbooks in my arms. I have to carry them around in a backpack that I can just barely carry all day. 

So that's why I've been wanting to talk to him, I want him to train me to become strong!

"Momota-kun?" I tilted my head to one side

"Harukawa, right?" He asked

"Yep! That's my name! It's really a nice surprise to bump into you today!" I gave him my signature adorable smile

"Why is it such a surprise?" He questioned, eyebrow raised

"Because I never see you! So it's nice to talk to you!" I answered

"Well, I guess it's nice to see you too. I think this is the first time I've actually talked to you before," Kaito scratched his head

My head snapped around when I heard the bell ring for first period. How comes it rung early? But when I checked my phone, the bell actually rung at the destined time, it's just that 5 minutes had gone by quickly.

"Oh no! We're going to be late! Hurry Momota-kun! We don't want to get told off!" I said, grabbing hold of his hand gently and tugging on his arm to get him going

"You go ahead, I'm not planning on going to lessons on time," Kaito told me

My eyes widened slightly,

"But you're going to get told off! That's not good!"

"Nah, it's fine. My attendance score is already so poor that one more late lesson one won't make a difference,"

"Oh. I didn't know that,"

"Hey Harukawa, are you going to let go off my arm?" He asked me

That's also when I realised I was still gripping onto his arm. I squeaked and released it, making his arm swing next to his torso.

"So sorry about that! I kinda forgot that I was still holding your arm!" I apologised and bowed again.

"No need to worry about it, it's fine," Kaito waved it off, "So we're both late for class now. You should go now before it gets too late,"

"Actually, I'm not going to class today," I boldly said even though I felt really nervous on the inside

"Why not? You're going to ruin your attendance scores," he told me

"Because I'm going to hang out with you today,"

(Kaito's pov)

I've always been a jock...

You know those athletic dudes you see on stereotypical teenage movies or books?

That's me. I'm a jock. Get over it already.

I earned that title because pretty much the only thing I'm good at is sports. Everything else, I suck at. But that's  because I don't bother with things like stupid quadratic functions or photosynthesis.

So that's also why I ditch classes most of the time. The other rare times I actually show up, I'm half an hour late into the lesson.

When it comes down to tests, I don't bother studying, it's a stupid waste of my time. Who needs to get good grades if your sports abilities are so good that you can get a secure entry to a good sport university in Japan?

So basically I flunk all tests and get an average grade of F.

But no one, not even the teachers care anymore. Everyone is so done with me so they cross me out on their important  to-do lists they care about so much and don't even bother with me anymore.

Fine by me.

I looked down at Harukawa in slight surprise. Is she trying to prove to me that she's a rebel or does she just want to stay with me longer?

"Are you sure you would want to hang out with someone like me?" I asked her, hand on one hip.

"Of course Momota-kun! I've actually always been wanting to talk to you," Harukawa smiled. I have to admit, she is adorable like everyone says

"You've been wanting to talk to me? You do realise that I'm the school jock while you are the little loli?" I reminded her

"Uh huh!" She nodded her head enthusiastically, "But I still want to talk to you! Come on!"

Harukawa took hold of my arm again and tugged on it, but this time she was headed for the fields. I gave a small sigh and allowed her to drag me outside.

"So, what do you want to talk to me about?" I asked Harukawa when she had dragged me to the fields that was unsurprisingly quiet. Of course, it was lesson time so it should be quiet but it still feels odd.

"Well, I actually wanted to ask you for a favour," She admitted, still taking me somewhere, "Don't worry, it will all make sense when I take you to the place,"

Eventually, she lead us both to the sport track and sport courts. That's odd if you ask me. Why would someone as delicate as her take me to the sports courts?

Harukawa let go off my hand and looked at the sports courts before looking back at me, she took a deep breath and told me what she probably has been waiting for a while to say,

"Momota-kun, please would you train me so I can be strong!"

At first, her demand didn't quite process in my mind completely.

"Wait, what?" I asked

"Please would you train me so I can be strong!" She repeated again

"You want me... to train you? Why?"

"Because, to be honest, I really am weak! I've always wanted to be a bit stronger! I can't even kick a door open!" Harukawa told me, "So please! I'm begging you, train me starting right now!"

I hesitated for a moment. The training I do is so intense that sometimes I rip some of my muscles. Of course, I wouldn't expect Harukawa to take such intense training but honestly, I'm not sure if I'm actually up for a demand like that.

And to be honest, I'm actually kinda worried I might hurt her or something like that.

"Well, I'll see what I can do. I'll try my best but if I can't then I can't," I sighed

"Yay! Thank you so so much!" Harukawa jumped up cutely before looking at me with determined eyes, "So, what do I do first?"

"Let's see if you can do any press ups," I said, "You know how to do that!"

"Yep! I think," Harukawa kneeled down on the grass and positioned herself into a press up position on the floor. 

She started her first press up but she could barely push herself up. I could literally see her fragile arms shaking from the pressure. Harukawa didn't even manage 5 press ups before she collapsed on the grass.

"Are you okay?" I helped her up, making sure to be careful with her. I feel like if I accidentally make the wrong move, I might damage her badly.

"Yeah! I'm just too weak! Gotta try harder!" Harukawa said determinedly and went back to the press up position again but I stopped her

"Wait, if you push yourself too far then you will hurt yourself more than helping your body,"

"But then how can I get stronger?"

"By doing little bit by little bit, you'll eventually become stronger. You've still got ways to go but I'm willing to help you through the journey," I said before adding, "If you want me to,"

Harukawa grinned happily and wrapped her delicate arms around me, hugging me,

"Of course I want you to!"