~A Void~

??Chapter 43??

"Oh." Mikey, Emma, and Takemichi said.

Their eyes then shifted to the boy beside Y/n who was silent, avoiding eye contact. Y/n noticed and stood, grabbing Izana's hand to bring him along as she approached the trio. Shinichiro smiled as he also followed.

"Okay. As you may already know, this is Izana. Izana, meet these three dorks." Y/n smiled as Izana finally looked at them.

"Umm...I don't remember much of the time we spent when we were younger, but it's nice to see you again, Izana." Emma smiled as she slightly twiddled her fingers nervously.

"Sano Manjiro, but you can call me Mikey! It's nice to meet you!" Mikey grinned as he held his hand out.

Izana stared at him boredly before accepting the handshake. Although, he tightened his grip slightly, making Mikey sweat drop.

"I'm Y/n and Mikey-kun's friend, Hanagaki Takemichi. Nice to meet you." Takemichi nervously nodded.

"Hm. As Y/n said, I'm Izana. Kurokawa Izana. Hello." Izana said.

"Well, you want to do anything with them, Izana? Maybe all of us can play Uno?" Shinichiro suggested.

"I don't know. I guess." Izana shrugged as he walked over to when he once was sitting, pulling Y/n along.

"He sure is nonchalant." Takemichi sweat dropped.

"I'm sure he's just nervous! It took me a while to get comfortable when I got here." Emma smiled.

"Nervous...? Suuuuure..." Mikey muttered, unconvinced.

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Laughter filled the dojo as it was now later in the day around lunch time, and the group was distracted with their conversations and games.

"Pft-! You'll get it down one day." Izana smiled as he looked at Emma who tried imitating his kick.

"How long did it take you to learn your kick?" Mikey asked.

Izana's smile disappeared as he simply said, "I don't know. Maybe a few weeks."

"I'm the one who taught him!" Shinichiro proudly huffed.

"I bet Shinichiro fell trying to execute the move." Y/n grinned.

"He did." Izana laughed.

"Hey! At least I'm still a good teacher!" Shinichiro glared.

"I guess I can't disagree with you on that." Y/n dramatically sighed.

"Why do you make it seem as if I'm a complete loser?" Shinichiro frowned.

Y/n didn't say anything as she pulled out her phone, hearing it ring.

"Hello?" She answered as everyone became quiet.

"Y/n, how's it going with Izana? And who's with you right now?"

"It's going great! Emma, Mikey, Shinichiro, and Takemitchy are here with me and Izana. But, did you need something? Or did you just want to check in on us?" Y/n asked.

"Who is it?" Izana whispered.

"Hiromi." Y/n replied, also whispering.