Ryosuke and five other boys came and picked on Ryutaro. They did not notice Haruna at first until she yelled.

“Stop it! He’s not doing anything wrong to you! Haruna shouted.

Ryosuke was really shocked when he saw Haruna.

“H-Haru-chan! What are you doing here?” Ryosuke stammered.

“Morimoto-kun is my friend!! Stay away from him!!!” Haruna exclaimed.

Ryosuke obeyed and they went away.

“Arigatou Yamamoto-chan. I wonder why they obey you. Are you their leader?” Ryutaro asked.

“Of course not! I don’t know why they obeyed me” Haruna said.

“You’re close with Yamada-san ne? He called you ‘Haru-chan’.” Ryutaro asked.

“He’s my childhood friend.” Haruna said simply.

“Oh..that’s why..Hmm..do you want to eat? I’ll treat you because you saved me” Ryutaro said while motioning Haruna to the canteen.

“Okay!!” Haruna happily said.