Requested by YoshiPuriyo

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Six months agao, she was introduced to them.

Five months ago, he was fine with it.

Four months ago, he was still fine with it.

But recently, he's sulking because of it.

~five months ago~

"How's the others?" Murase asked (F/N) "are they treating you well?"

"Yeah, unexpectedly, I have same interests with them. Like, Nobu-san with his like in sweets, Miyu for travelling, Kaito-kun with sports, Hosoya-san-"

"(F/N), as long as you are enjoying your time. I am fine with it. They are all good people, so I am glad you are hanging out with them well"

~four months ago~

"Eh? again?"

"Yeah! Can you believe it? When I told Hino-san, he said he will bring one today. So I will again tag along. I apologize, Ayu"

"I-It is fine. Hino-san said it himself anyways. But you sure get along with them. It's only been months."

"It was all thanks to Ayu, for introducing them. I am actually not expecting that I would get along with them. I become their fan, and I am happy that they see me as a friend too."

"H-how about me?" He asked as he looked away from his friend who was having a weird tension

She laughed and cuddled on his arm "I am Ayu's special fan. And for me, Ayu is a very special close friend. Of course, your treatment is different" she responded with a big wide smile.

~Recently~

Because of the secret birthday surprise for Murase, (F/N) became really close to the casts of Haikyuu.

"Ayu, I brought these. More cookies"

"You again baked this much?" Murase asked in disbelief

"For everyone."

He chuckled dryly from the energetic response of his friend. "Aren't you going there instead?"

"Not today. Ryouhei-san and I will look for a birthday gift for Nobu-san."

"Eh? Ryouhei-san?! How did-"

"I got curious since Okamoto-san was so close to him, and because I got close with Nobu-san, I also got close with him. Since we are both gourmet, we easily got closed. Oh, and tomorrow, Masuda-san invited me to see Souma-kun's event."

"Eh?"

"I didn't know what event, but Nobu-san will be with us too."

"No, wait a minute! You'll meet with Ryouhei-san today, and then tomorrow Masuda-kun and Nobu-san?!"

"Yeah, is there a problem?"

"You really are so close to them now." Murase sighed in disbelief

"Thanks to you. But, I am only close with Karasuno casts. I still feel awkward with other seiyuu. Though, good thing I didn't feel awkward with Ryouhei-san." (F/N) hummed as she checked the cookies "I wonder if these are enough"

"It's more than enough. In contrary, you shouldn't do this"

"Why not? I am so thankful to everyone for being a good friend to me"

"You are so close to them. You became closer to them than your childhood friend."

"Ahre, are you jealous?" She laughed

"Because you never hanged out with me like how you hang out with them. For the past few months, we never went out to play"

"Ayu is so busy. If I am free, you have schedule. If you are free, I am busy. It is hard" she commented then sighed "Okay, when will be your next off? I will adjust this time. Let's hang out"

"On my birthday then"

"On your birthday? Okay, noted~" she laughed then received a call from Kimura "ah, Ryouhei-san is already here. I'm going."

"Y-yeah..."

(F/N) hurriedly ran out of Murase's house, after grabbing her things.

"She is so close to them..."

~

(F/N) put on the seat belt and sigh in relief

"Did he find out?" Kimura asked confusedly as he looked behind since he was sitting at the passenger seat

"No, I told him that we will find a gift for Nobu-san. He doesn't know that Nobu-san is also here" she chuckled looking at Okamoto who was seating on the other side on the back seat "But I have a favor. I am close with Karasuno's seiyuu plus Ryouhei-san, but I am not close with other seiyuu from Haikyuu. Is it okay if you talk to Kaji-san too? And also ask his assistance for the plan? Hino-san told me to talk to him, but I couldn't"

"Well, I think it is better if you talk to Kaji-kyun" Okamoto suggested but she hesitated "don't worry, we'll go with you. He will surely say yes to this"

"Plus, it is better, since they are both from the same agency." Kimura added

"Then... I will also talk to Kaji-san"

~

"I wonder why" Murase sighed that made Ishikawa turned to him

"What's wrong?"

"(F/N) is so close to you"

"Huh? What is that all of a sudden?" Ishikawa laughed in disbelief "you are closer to her"

"No, she's getting closer and closer to everyone. Kaito-kun too"

"We're close because of sports" he responded making Murase's mood go down again "ah, I'm sorry. But for me, I really think that she is close to you"

Murase sighed again then looked around to see Okamoto nowhere "Nobu-san will not be here today?"

"He has different schedule today" Irino responded but

"Eh? Didn't he say he will go out with Ryouhei today?" Hosoya confusedly asked but the others who knew something shook their heads and Irino who was sitting next to him patted his shoulder "eh?"

"That will be later"

"Yoshimasa is really funny" Uchiyama commented on the side.

But Murase who also didn't know what was going, he was confused and wondering about the awkward ambiance.

Hosoya still didn't know about the plan. And on the other side, Ishikawa still didn't know all the details but already have the idea.

~

Murase returned home and saw (F/N) got out from Kimura's manager's car, and he also saw Kimura on the passenger seat since he lowered his car's window

"Well then, see you next week, that is his only off. You will go with this guy here"

"I understand. I am very thankful to the two of you. Well then see you" she responded and waved as the car left. When she turned around, she saw Murase in front of his house. "Ah, you just came back, Ayu?" She asked approaching him "welcome back"

"I am back, and I see that you also just came back. Welcome back"

"Yeah, I am back. Do you have something to do? Do you want to eat dinner outside?"

"I love to, but I have schedule later. I'm here just to get some stuffs."

"Is that so? Then I'll hang out at your place until you leave. Do you want me to cook something first?"

Murase was speechless from his friend's actions, but resigned and just let her in and asked if she could cook pasta.

~

Murase was telling (F/N) how his day went as (F/N) was cooking a simple pasta.

"Then, how about you?" Murase asked as he sat down on the table "how was your day with Ryouhei-san?"

"It was fun. We found a very interesting gift for Nobu-san." She responded with a big wide smile "I hope he will like it."

"Ah... is that so...? What kind of gift?" He asked but she smiled only "eh? You are keeping it a secret from me?"

"Well, it is a secret after all." She chuckled but Murase just smiled a little "sorry, Ayu." She thought noticing it "anyways, it will be done soon."

"Okay." He got the utensils, and prepare the table and not long after they ate the pasta (F/N) made.

While eating, (F/N) reminisce their childhood memories, and she kept on talking, while Murase was listening to her.

But not long after, he received a call from his manager and he needed to go. But before he left,

"Ayu, you have your birthday off, right?" She asked

"Yeah, why?"

"Nothing, just making sure."

~a week later~

(F/N) was standing in front of the recording studio, having a deep thought. She would be meeting with Nobu first then meet up with Kaji after.

"Ahre, (F/N), you are here" she turned around and Hosoya was approaching her "are you okay? You seemed having a deep thought."

"Ah, yes, sorry for worrying you. I'm just having a deep thought."

"Are you sure? Then? Ayu isn't part of this anime..."

"Ah, yes, I am here for Nobu-san." She responded then the two of them headed inside.

~

That next day, they have a recording for haikyuu drama cd. Murase brought (F/N) since Kaji Yuki asked him to, that surprised him big time.

"Ah, Ayu, you are here" Hosoya greeted him "yesterday I saw (L/N)-san outside the recording studio. She was having a deep thought."

"Eh?" Murase blinked fast then turned to his friend who just came back from the washroom "(F/N), are you okay?"

"Huh? Yeah, why?"

"But Hosoya-san said..."

"Ah..." (F/N) gazed away and chuckled "I was nervous yesterday. But it is okay now" she then noticed Kaji entered the room with Nakamura Yuichi, and she immediately waved at him that again made Murase curious

"Since when did you become close with Yuki-san?" He asked pouting his lips

"Hmmm? Just yesterday" she chuckled then tapped his shoulder "I need to talk to Kaji-san."

Murase watched her leave and sighed "what's with that? She leaves me all of a sudden"

"Didn't you want her to get along with others?" Hosoya asked confusedly

"I did... But, I feel weird" he responded and watched how (F/N) laughed with Kaji and Nakamura. "It's really surprising and somehow irritating"

Murase couldn't help it and walked towards them, and Kaji mumbled to (F/N)

"He's coming this way"

"Yuki-san, Nakamura-san, hello." Murase greeted "how are you?"

"We're fine." Nakamura responded

"I am surprised that (F/N) is talking to the two of you. Though I haven't had a chance to introduce her properly"

"This is my first time talking to her" Nakamura answered

"Nobu introduced her yesterday." Kaji followed that surprised Murase.

"Yesterday, I am really grateful. Again, thank you very much"

Murase pouted his lips since he felt out of place.

~

Murase felt weird seeing (F/N) being so close to other seiyuu, especially Haikyuu casts.

And while he was waiting for his meeting on their agency, Kaji joined him. They talked about their works, even though Murase wanted to ask about (F/N), Kaji didn't let him a chance.

And not long after, Murase's manager arrived and Kaji wanted to leave them, but Murase's manager said it was okay.

They talked about Murase's schedule, and they were surprised from what he suddenly said

"And on your birthday, you have recording in the morning then you will have a special fan event in the afternoon"

"Eh?!" Murase and Kaji retorted at the same time, that made Murase curious why Kaji was also surprised

"N... no... because it is your birthday, right? You should have planned something else."

"I had already plan with (F/N) that day. But since (F/N) is quite busy with others, I asked my manager to put a schedule for me that day"

"You- why did you do that? What if (F/N) is looking forward to it?" Kaji asked in disbelief

"I don't know about that" Murase smiled, but it was a dry smile.

Kaji immediately message Murase's manager about the plan, that made his manager shout inside the meeting room.

"If you have plan already, I can work with your schedule"

"No it's already fine. I can talk to (F/N)-"

"No, I will work with your schedule. Well then. I'll leave now." His manager hastily left.

"Just go and have fun with (F/N) that day" Kaji patted his shoulder.

~December 14~

"Ayumu-san, what are you doing here...?" Saito asked in disbelief, seeing him in the same recording studio. He just finished his recording, and was about to meet with the others.

"I have a recording schedule today, then cd drama recording later. Supposed to be, I have fan meeting today but it changed" he said

"Eh? It's your birthday today, right? Aren't you going somewhere with (F/N)-san?"

"I supposed to, but I heard (F/N) talking to someone and she has a plan for today already" Murase responded and he sounded as if he was sulking. He then excused himself and Saito immediately checked the line group

Nobu: has anyone seen Ayumu today?
(F/N): he left already when I went to his house!
Miyu: did you try calling him?
(F/N): his phone is off!
Nobu: Kaji-kun said he is not on their agency too
Yuu: Massu and I are already here! Nazuka-san too
Uchi: Ryouhei-san and I will go there together
Hino: I will go with Hosoya. How about Kaito-kun?
Nobu: Souma will bring him!
(F/N): the main guy is nowhere though!
Souma: he is here in the recording studio
(F/N): eh?!
Nobu: huh?!
Miyu: huh?!
Hino: why is he there?!
Yuu: what?!
Souma: he said he has a recording this morning. Then he has a drama cd recording this afternoon
Hino: what the heck is that?
Massu: eh?! Didn't Kaji-san said that his manager would work out his schedule?!
Nobu: wait! I'll call Kaji-kun
Souma: he said that he heard (F/N)-san talking to someone about having another plan today
(F/N): that Ayu!
Uchi: what will happen then?
Nobu: Kaji-kun said not to worry. His manager couldn't change the recording, but for the cd drama recording he only told Ayu about that. He will instead send Ayu on the venue by 4pm so we better be there."
Nazuka: (F/N) you should go here then.
Miyu: then let's all meet there later.

~later that day~

(F/N) calmed herself, as the clock was ticking since they received a message from Murase's manager, informing them that they were on their way.

"Are you okay?" Nazuka asked her worriedly

"I am nervous. What if Ayu will not like it...?"

"He will love it." Nazuka assured "indeed it was Hino-san's plan, and you got the hint from Kimura-kun, you planned everything. From the foods, decorations, and even the guests."

"I think because of this though, my relationship with Ayu became bad. It seemed I became too focus on this, that I hurt him instead"

"But if he finds out about it, I am sure that you will be his closest friend still"

"But then..." (F/N) smiled enigmatically "it is amusing to see Ayu's jealous face"

"I wonder where is that shy girl went to?" Nazuka chuckled and she asked how was Murase when they were child.

They didn't notice the time, until Nobu informed them that Murase already arrived.

They went to their position and waited for Murase to enter the event hall.

And once he entered the hall, they all shouted at the same time, the light turned on, opening their party poppers, surprising him.

"Eh?! What is this?!"

"Happy Birthday Ayumu!"

Murase was surprised and tears gathered on his eyes, realizing what was going on.

The venue looked like the neighborhood in America where he grew up, the foods were all his favorite foods, and he was surprised seeing some of their friends from America and even his family were there.

Hino was the one who hosted the event. Murase was busy entertaining the other guests, and he finally found out the whole plan. Thus, he wanted to talk to (F/N), but he was too busy.

~
When finally the ambiance slow down, Murase found (F/N) outside by herself.

"(F/N), what are you doing here?"

"I see Masuda-san and Souma-san off. They have schedules tomorrow morning so they left already." She answered then turned to him "Happy Birthday, Ayu"

"Thank you, (F/N)." Murase stood next to her and smiled "I heard from Hino-san everything. Thank you"

"That's not it. Everyone helped me. Hino-san was the one who planned this, Ryouhei-san gave me the idea for the theme. In any case, they helped me a lot."

"Even still, thank you, (F/N)" she turned to Murase and saw his cheeks turning red

"Ayu?"

"(F/N), I-"

"Ah! There she is!" They turned around and it was Nobu and Hayashi "everyone is looking for you (F/N)"

"Why (F/N)?" Murase confusedly asked

"Because she's the main organizer. You too, you need to go inside now" Hayashi answered

But before (F/N) followed the two, Murase grabbed her hand "you really are so close with them. I thought I could talk to you, just the two of us"

(F/N) stared at him and she couldn't help but giggled "I really love this different side of you, Ayu. We can talk on later date, and I am sure that what you wanted to say is the same to what I wanted to say" (F/N) held his hand and grinned "let's go, everyone is waiting. Ah, but please, don't let others see this different side of Ayu. Just stay as the bubbly Ayu-chan that they know. The manly side, is all mine" she winked making Ayumu into pure red.

And he did his best to hide it when they returned inside.

"Ahre? Somehow... is this the opposite from when the first time we met (F/N)-chan?" Irino asked laughed agreed by the others, seeing Murase hiding behind (F/N).

~The Different Side of Murase Ayumu Part 2~Fin~
~To be Continued~

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