A/N: Just a heads up, this page is realllllyyyy long (over 3,000 words!)

(Akaashi POV)

As I presumed, Tsumi was clinging onto Bokutō-san's arm while we walked throughout the mall. But ignoring them for a moment, let's talk about the others.

Kuroo and Korral bickering while Bokutō-san sadly watched -- wait I said ignoring Bokutō -- whatever.

Washio-Senpai and Kai-senpai calmly talking together, pointing out cute things while shopping.

Yaku-Senpai scolding Lev whilst on his shoulders.

Akari-san trying to talk with Tsumi, but Tsumi is just ignoring her.

Fukunaga, Yamamoto, and Komi making terrible jokes and puns.

Then, there's Kenma, Rini, and I, walking in complete silence.

"Ooh hey! Let's go in that store!" Korral exclaims as xie points towards a volleyball merch store.

"Hm-? OMG YES! I WANNA GET MORE MERCH OF MYSELF AND BROKUTŌ!" Kuroo yells, then he grabs Bokutō-san, pulling him away from Tsumi

"Here we go again.." Kenma sighs

We then head into the store, as usual, the ones who don't want to go in stay outside. Of course, I only stay outside if Bokutō-san does, and unfortunately so does Tsu- wait, she's isn't following Bokutō-san inside??

Oh fuck yes, thank you Kuroo, for once you actually did something good.

I take a sigh of relief, which gets heard by none other than Korral Remi.

"What? You relieved that Tsumi's finally away from Bokutō?" Korral smirks, I just brush it off and continue following Bokutō around the store

Fuck, if someone like Korral is picking up the signs that I like Bokutō-san, it's only a matter of time before he himself finds out.

Every once in a while, I look over at Korral to make sure it isn't doing anything suspicious, but every time I do, he's simply fangirling at merch. And one time I swear I saw them pick up an Oikawa plush and whisper to it "You should've gone to Shiratorizawa" then giggle to xemself. Weird.

"O. M. G. Who is this red headed Bokutō?!" Korral says, picking up a Tendō plush and showing it to Kuroo

"Huh? Oh! That's Tendō Satori, from Shiratorizawa." Kuroo replies, then asks "How do you not know him?"

"Dude, I don't know any volleyball players besides you guys, and the few friends I have that play. Don't forget, I'm a swimmer." Korral replies

"I am very disappointed in you" Kuroo shakes his head

"Oh yeah? Name a swimmer, besides me" Korral crosses xier arms

"Micheal Phelps" Kuroo replies quickly

"Besides Michael Phelps, cause everyone knows him" Korral rolls their eyes

Kuroo then goes silent

"..Makoto Tachibani." Kenma replies for Kuroo

Korral turns to Kenma

"Correct... but I wasn't asking you."

"You've seen Free before?" Kenma inquires, slightly shocked

"Yup!" Korral replies

"Yo Ku, check out this Ahgaashi plush, isn't he so cute??" Bokutō beams

He finds my plush cute... If only it was the same with the real thing.

"You sure it's the Akaashi plush that you find cute? And not, oh I don't know, the real Akaashi?" Korral smirks wiggling his eyebrows

Korral shut the fuck up for one moment-

"Hm?" Bokutō looks towards me "I never said I didn't find the real Ahgaashi cute"

Korral gasps loudly

WHAT?!

I blush and look away from Bokutō, but I can feel him still staring.

YOU CAN'T JUST SAY THAT WHEN YOU HAVE A GIRLFRIEND!

"Wait wait, bro, aren't you dating Tsum-chan though?" Kuroo asks, confused

"Yeah? I am, but does that mean I can't call Ahgaashi cute?" Bokutō finally stops staring at me, then tilts his head and looks at Kuroo.

Omfg he's so adorable when he does that.

"You can't really say that.. I mean, don't you like Tsum-chan? " Kuroo replies

"Uh.. heh... Yeah, about that-" Bokutō scratches the back of his neck

Please tell me this is where he says he doesn't actually like Tsumi.

"I actually don't like Tsumi like that.. I just didn't wanna reject her and make her sad..." Bokutō continues

With those words, it felt as the whole world lifted off of my shoulders, I was on cloud nine.

YES O.M.F.G. YES!

"Bokutō, you absolute idiot. Go and break up with Tsum-chan right now, and tell her the truth." Kuroo states

Kuroo, you're just getting more and more tolerable.

"But then she'll be sad.. I have to wait till she falls for someone else, or perhaps until college" Bokutō says sadly

"Bokutō, I am NOT about to have my ship be sunken just because you don't want to be mean. I mean yeah, sure, I probably would do the same, BUT uhm.. you can't, okay?" Korral says sternly

Ship?

"But-"

"No more buts!" Korral shushes Bokutō-san

Bokutō sadly looks at the floor

Korral's angry expression then turns into worry

"Um.. if it makes you feel any better, I can try making her lose interest in you?" Korral suggests

You idiotic genius.

"I can help too." I chime in

"I guess I can too" Kenma sighs

"Really? You'd do that for me?" Bokutō-san smiles slightly "But how?"

"Uhh.. if you know she's not toxic, I have a bunch of plans, if she is, then you might be screwed" Korral replies

"She isn't toxic, but she isn't nice either" I answer

"Then, that works" Korral nods

"Huh? What do you mean she isn't nice?" Kuroo asks

"Long story." Kenma and I both reply simultaneously

After regrouping with the other in-store people, we head to the checkout.

"Not buying anything? That's surprising" Kuroo asks Korral

"Oh, um.. I kinda forgot my money.. whoops" Korral says, looking away from Kuroo and shifting their weight from their right leg to xier left.

"Oh, then I'll just buy what you wanted to get" Kuroo suggests

"Oh no! It's okay!" Korral ensures "I didn't want anything anyway!"

"Okay... If you say so.." Kuroo slowly turns back to the register

~After everyone leaves the store~

(Kenma POV)

Right as we left the store, Akaashi-kun flinches.

"I'll be right back, I forgot something" Akaashi says as he heads back into the store

"Alright, we'll wait out here!" Kuro replies

A little while later, Akaashi comes back out.

I wonder what he forgot..

"I apologize for that, let's continue shopping" Akaashi-kun slightly bows

"Alright!" Lev exclaims

We continue walking, this time Korral is with Akaashi, Rini, and I.

"So, Korral, you said you had a plan?" Akaashi-kun asks

Korral glances at Rini, we nod, then he turns back and nods.

"We could try a couple of things..." Korral suggests a bunch of ways for our plan to work "...you two understand?"

"Three." Rini corrects

"Oh. Sorry, you three understand?" Korral corrects themself

We all nod, and begin with the plan.

"Operation Interest Lost" is a go.

Our first step was to get Tsumi and Bokutō apart, which wasn't too easy.

Akaashi-kun tried to get Bokutō away from Tsumi, but she wouldn't budge. I assume she had suspected Akaashi was jealous and didn't want him anywhere near Bokutō. So instead, we got Kuro to pull him away. Fortunately, it worked.

The next step was the real part of the plan.

(Rini POV)

Kuroo had gotten Bokutō away from Tsumi, so it was time to do my part.

"Tsumi." I say

"Hey Rini-chan, what's up?" Tsumi asks

"I think that Bokutō-san is a bad influence on you" I lie "Like you said before, he's not smart, he's loud, abnoxious, and I agree. Overall he isn't a good person."

"What are you saying Rini?" Tsumi questions in a serious tone

"I'm saying you should break up with him. There are so many better guys, too"

"You're joking, right?" Tsumi scoffs "Hell no. Y'know what? I'm not talking with you anymore. Friends shouldn't say those kinds of things."

Tsumi then walks off

Unfortunate.. looks like I failed big time...

(Kenma POV)

I see Tsumi walk away from Rini and I knew it was my turn.

Though, I waited till we went into a few more stores before going up to her.

I take a deep breath, then walk up to Tsumi.

"Tsumi, since you're dating Bokutō, I thought you should know something" I mumble

Tsumi glares at me

"What is it?" She said angrily

"Before you, he had a different partner" I lied

"Okay? So? Get to the point" Tsumi huffed

"..His parter was Kuro." I had lied again

"...What? He dated.. Kuroo?" Tsumi said, surprised

"Yes... Kuro was the one who ended it, and to be honest, whenever I see them hang out with each other, it seems like Bokutō still has feelings." I explain

I'm sorry Kuro, but to be fair, if anyone who doesn't know you two saw and heard what you guys say to each other, then they would believe me in a heartbeat. Hell, even if they do know you they would believe me.

"Oh.. I see..." Tsumi nods slowly "but how did you know?"

"Kuro and I are childhood friends so we tell each other everything. Plus it was pretty obvious." I reply

"Alright, thank you for telling me Kenma" Tsumi nods slowly

"You're welcome." We then part ways

I don't think that'll do it, so I'll tell Korral the plan continues.

(Remi POV)

After I see Kenma walk away from Tsumi, they give me the signal to continue with the plan.

I really don't think my part will work, but I must try. FOR BOKUAKA!

As I begin catching up to Tsumi; Yaku and Akaashi -- the leaders of the group -- attemt to go into another store. Key word: Attemt.

For some odd reason, Kuroo, Yamamoto, and Bokutō were holding them back.

"No! We're not -- ergh -- going into that -- nyegh -- store!" Kuroo grunts

"We mustttt!" Yaku hisses

"It's a tradition" Akaashi mutters

"Yeah? Well -- eygh -- it's time to bre -- ergh -- break the tradition" Bokutō insists

"I concur with Akaashi and Yaku, I say we go inside" Kenma agrees

"Uhm, what's so special about this store?" Lev questions

"Oh it's just -- nyegh -- they normally spend -- aAAaArGh! -- hours in -- eugh -- in there" Yamamoto answers

"Ohhh, I see, but the store does look pretty good. Let's go in!" Lev suggests

Lev then picks Yaku up, away from the clutches of Yamamoto and Kuroo.

Aww, now that's just adorable. FOCUS REMI! FOCUUUUUS!! WE. HAVE. A. MISSION!

I shake my head vigorously and follow the others -- mainly Tsumi though -- into the sacred store.

The three who were trying to stop the others just sighed, but still followed them into the store.

Perhaps if I find a flower in this store I can be all smug and be like: "A flower, for a flower, M'lady." to Tsumi.

As if it was destiny, I spot a flower. I then go over to it, pick it up, and give it a lil twirl.

Perfect. Alright Remi, you got this. Combine all your knowledge of idiotic, smug, flirty, hot-shot characters. Lance... Actually that's about all I know..! You got this. Just like we practiced.

I take a deep breath in, and walk over towards Tsumi.

"Hey, Tsumi, right?" I lean over her shoulder.

Luckily, I was taller than her.

"Yes.. and you're Korral?" She turns around

"The one and only, but you can just call me Remi" I tilt her chin up

I can see Tsumi slightly blush, but it soon fades

YES! BE FLIRTY! BE SMUG! HOW THE FRICK AM I DOING THIS?!

"Alright, Remi, is there something you needed?" Tsumi questions

"Well, I just thought you looked a little sad, so I thought I could come cheer you up" I then reveal the flower I was keeping behind my back "A flower, for a flower, M'lady" I bow at the end

"Oh wow, thank you" Tsumi smiles slightly "You sure are sweet, Remi"

Was that an "oh wow"? Fock yEaH! I'm doing much better than anticipated.

"Why thank you, but your beauty does not compare to my kindness" I caress her cheek

She blushes again

oKaY bUD, when'd this turn into a romcom? Whatever. It's all for BokuAka.

"Ah-! I shouldn't be talking to you like this" Tsumi avoids eye contact "I-I'm dating Bokutō-san, y'know?"

"Oh... I'm sorry I.. I shouldn't have done that..." I mutter, then begin crying with the saddest expression I could make.

This my friends, is why you stay up late as heeelllllll. Okay, just DON'T smile me. DON'T. SMILE. FOR. NO. DAMN. REASON.

"No-! I'm sorry, I thought everyone knew already.." she murmured "Can I ask you something though?"

"O-of course" I stutter purposefully, then wipe my fake tears.

"Do you think that.. guys are always stronger than girls?" Tsumi then looks into my eyes

What kind of question is that? Um.. okay then?

"Of course not, there are tons of girls who are stronger than I am, and stronger than a bunch of other guys too. I hate it when people say that guys are stronger than girls" I reply honestly

Really hope this doesn't ruin everything. I mean why would it? If I was a girl, I'd love if someone said that.

"Alright. I understand. Thank you." She replies blankly

Welp. I messed up I guess. This is where a superpower like time would come in handy so I can just reverse it. Whatever. We still have our last hope... Which probably won't work- we're screwed.

I look at the flower still in my hand since Tsumi never took it. I sigh and put it back in the vase I got it from.

I then go to find Akaashi to break the news to him.

(Akaashi POV)

Korral had just given me the bad news, and it was time to use the last resort. Me.

I admit. I was nervous as hell. I could barely continue shopping at the sacred store.

Is there anything else we can use against her? Or is she really that stubborn? I think to myself as I pick between a flower themed plate and an ocean themed plate.

"Which one Yakkun?" I inquire

"Hmm.. I'd say the ocean one. It'd be great since you also have a beach house." Yaku answers

"Ah, you're right, thank you" I nod

Seriously. I really could barely continue shopping.

We continued browsing the sacred store, when Yaku stumbled upon the most beautiful dress ever.

It was a baby blue fluffy lolita dress with a white half apron thingy.

(I can't explain for shit so boom here it is)

Immediately we turn to Kenma. Out of all three of us it would probably fit him the best.

"There's no way I'm wearing that" Kenma mutters

"Oh c'monnn, you're the only one it might look good on! There's no one else that it would look good on!" Yakkun insists

"Nope. And I'm sure it'd look good on either of you." Kenma shakes his head

We sigh, as there is no point trying. If they don't want to, he doesn't have to.

"Wait. There is another person though." I realize

"Oh yeah! And he's worn a skirt before too, so I'm sure it's fine" Yaku agrees

"And he doesn't know how to say no." Kenma adds

We then decide to find said person who would fit in the dress perfectly. A person who dresses feminine sometimes and who would agree to it without a doubt.

"I'm pretty sure he's playing checkers with Kuro." Kenma states

And with that, we head over to find the checkers board.

"Gaaah! You're jokin'! Nah man, I give up!" Korral rages

"hEHehE, you sUcK" Bokutō snickers

"Lev, how many times do I have to say this, you can't do that." Kuroo sighs

"Ughhh I can't do thissss. Yamamotooo help me ouuuttt" Lev whines

"Nah man, you're on your own at this point." Yamamoto shakes his head

"Hello, do you mind if we take away one of you for a moment?" I ask

"Whatever you're doing, let me come with. I quit checkers." Korral pleads

"Good, because we actually wanted you, to try on something." Yaku states

"Oh, okay, what is it?" Korral questions

"You'll see, c'mon." Yaku takes xier hand and leads them to the dressing room

"Ohoho, I'm not missing this" Kuroo grins mischievously

The others then follow us to the dressing room.

"Alright Korral, we're going to hand you a dress, and you have to change into it." I say when we reach the dressing room

"Whut- welp okay then" Korral shrugs

Korral gets shuffled into the changing room by Yaku, while Kenma heads over to the dress to retrieve it.

"Ooh! How about we all pick out outfits and clothes for Korral to wear?" Yamamoto suggests

That's a terrible idea.

"Ooh! Yeah! Let's do that!" Bokutō agrees

That's a great idea.

"Yes, let's prolong our stay here. Such a great idea" Kuroo says sarcastically, but soon joins the others in the hunt for clothing.

Then, Kenma returns with the dress.

"Here it is." Kenma mutters as he hands the dress to Korral.

Korral sighs deeply, but closes the curtain and begins changing.

"The others are picking out other outfits for Korral, so if you want you can also go look for clothing" I mumble "I can stay here with xem"

"Hmm, no thanks, but if you want you can go pick out an outfit" Kenma murmurs

"Ah, alright" I nod and wait with Kenma

"I'll make sure the others don't take too long, text me or find me when he's done" Yakkun says as he waves goodbye

"Will do" I mumble as Yaku heads off

"Uh- guys, I don't think this is going to look good on me.. Maybe we should try something else" Korral states

"Nope, you're wearing that" I reply sternly

"Oh- Welp I tried-" Korral gives up, then opens the curtain "Tada.."

As we presumed, it looked great on Korral.

"So uh.. what do you guys think?" Korral shifted their weight back and forth on both their legs nervously

"It looks amazing" I reply

"I agree" Kenma mumbles

"Oh, thanks" Korral smiled warmly "I actually really like it a lot."

"Pff- HAhAhHahA! Remi you're wearing a dress!" Kuroo laughs as he takes his phone out

"Oh hell naw-" Korral quickly shuts the curtain

"C'mon!! Lemme take a pic! It's hilarious to see you wear something so girly!" Kuroo pleads

"Not a chance rooster head. Also I've worn a skirt before y'know!" Korral replies

During the time of their bickering, Kenma takes his phone out to text Yaku. Then, soon after, Yaku comes speedwalking back.

"So?? Where's Korral?!?" Yaku asks

"Hiding from Kuroo's camera" I reply

"Ah, I see" Yaku walks closer to the changing room "Korral? May I please see you?"

Korral peeks their head out, and narrows his eyes at Yaku. He then turns his head to Kuroo and glares at him.

Kuroo sighs "Fine, I won't take a picture of how silly you look"

"Thank you" Korral then fully opens the curtain, again

Yaku gasps "I knew it would look great!"

"Thanks Yaku-Senpai" Korral scratches the back of his neck

"Aww, it's nothing Korral!" Yaku smiles "Alright, I'm going back to keeping everyone in check, cya around!"

We wave goodbye, then Yaku -- and Kuroo -- continue walking around the clothes section.

[Whoop! Sorry to cut the page here, but I wanna publish it now cause it'll be a while. Especially cause now there's someone who's actually reading this terrible story! (Like bih huhh?? How'd you even make it this far??) I also gotta admit, some things weren't necessary in this page, but I added it anyway. Part two will be out at some point :,) Oma I need to stop rambling- Word count: 3,158]

Yours fruity,
Remi