Yamaguchi stood nervously at the edge of the bustling school festival. Tsukishima, his best friend, nudged him with a mix of encouragement and exasperation.

"Come on, Yamaguchi," Tsukishima sighed, adjusting his glasses. "You've got this. Just remember what I told you."

Yamaguchi swallowed hard and nodded, trying to muster the confidence Tsukishima seemed to have in abundance. The target of his nerves stood by the cotton candy stand, chatting with a group of friends. She was a new student, and Yamaguchi had admired her from afar for weeks.

"Okay, okay. I can do this," Yamaguchi whispered to himself, taking a deep breath. He glanced back at Tsukishima, who gave him a rare, encouraging smile.

With shaky steps, Yamaguchi approached her, his heart pounding louder with each step.

Just like Tsukishima this time, the one who encouraged Tsukishima, Yamaguchi had never started a subject with any girl so it was kind of difficult for him, following Tsukki's instructions Yamaguchi took courage and went.

"Eh...hi...so I kind of thought you were very pretty...are you accompanied?..."

He was shaky and red.