Live A Hero Akashi's CQ: If We Went to the Same School...

Things begin with Akashi running up and sighing to himself about making it to Toshu's lecture, saying Toshu would be scary if he ended up late to class. He pats down his chest as he stands in front of the classroom door, and Toshu walks up behind Akashi to ask him who he said was scary. Akashi freaks out and mumbles for a second before apologizing for barely making it on time. Toshu sighs and tells Akashi he doesn't actually want to make everyone afraid of him. He gives corresponding respect to serious students who aren't late and don't forget their assignments, and since Akashi isn't late today Toshu prompts him to head inside. Toshu also asks Akashi about his report. Akashi says he has it of course and mentions putting it in his bag when he was in the office earlier, and he pats where his messenger style bag would normally be only to find it's not there. Toshu points out that he doesn't see a bag anywhere either, and Akashi pales as he realizes he doesn't have it with him.

 

Camera shifts over to Parallel Flight's office where you have finished up with the work that Huckle had given you. Ryekie starts talking to you and comments on how energetic you are today while Huckle thanks you for your diligence and asks about you being done with his assigned work. You nod and say once you mail the things you have, you'll be done. Huckle thanks you and says that it helps a lot that you're fast with your work. He also mentions getting a call from Mokdai saying he's done with his work at the government office and will be back soon.

 

Ryekie says that if you don't have any other work that needs to be done today, then he suggests stopping for the day and going home. Huckle notes that you guys do tend to get a lot of night time jobs, so as manager he'd like for you guys to get some down time when you can. You can either accept the offer, ask what would happen in an emergency, or ask if you can just hang around the office. In A, Huckle reminds you to log into your time sheet on the app and put down a request for a half day. In B, Huckle is surprised and says he's around as backup, then asks you to relax since he won't call you out of your down time unless it's urgent. In C, Ryekie laughs and says the office isn't a place to play around, though he gets how you feel. He also says members of society should get some variety. Huckle points out that Ryekie hangs around the office even when he's not supposed to or when there's no work, so he suggests he take a half day too.

 

Anyways, you get on with filing a form to take the afternoon off when Akashi calls you up. You're surprised by this since Akashi is supposed to be out all day for school, so you pick up the call as his hologram gets projected. Akashi apologizes for the sudden call as he asks if you're at the office and if his bag is there. You ask him to wait as you go look, and you look around the desks before seeing it on the sofa meant for visitors. Inside is a flash drive, Akashi's student ID, note taking materials, and towels all jumbled together in the thing. You check the ID just to be sure, and Akashi is looking nervously rigid for the photo. You tell Akashi you found his bag, and you can also tell him he needs to organize his bag better and that you saw his ID. In A, Akashi is relieved to hear that his bag is there. In B and C, Akashi gets offended and tells you not to look, though he's still glad to know it's there.

 

Anyways, Akashi mentions that the data chip inside his flash drive analog has the report he needs to bring in today. Toshu has sternly reminded him to bring it in before his 3 pm class today, and Akashi asks you to put it on his desk since he'll come after his next class to get it. Ryekie can hear you guys and holds his chin in his fingers as he joins the conversation, and he points out it takes a little less than an hour to get to Akashi's school from the office. Ryekie then suggests sending him his report from here instead.

 

Akashi says the data chip is password locked so that only students can do anything with it. You say it would be rough to make a round trip, so you offer to bring Akashi his things. Akashi asks if you're sure, though he remembers your home is pretty close to where his school is. He still feels bad about it since he figures you're still in the middle of work, but you smile before turning to Huckle and ask if it's fine for you to head home after mailing out the work you were doing. Huckle laughs and says they'll be fine if you're okay with it. Mokdai should be back soon anyways. Huckle also says you should go help out Akashi. Akashi regains his usual cheer as he thanks you, then says he has to go when he hears the bell. He'll come meet you at the school gate when class is over. After he hangs up, you pick up the mailing materials and Akashi's bag, then say you're heading out. Ryekie and Huckle wave as you go, and Huckle tells you to be careful.

 

Time passes as you make your way over to Akashi's school, which is several station stops away from the one closest to your home and a little less than another 20 minutes of walking. There lies Hinowa Sports University or whatever, where many different facilities have been built on a large school campus. The voices of all the students talking together give a lively feeling to the place. You comment on how huge the place is and how it reminds you of your school days, then comment on all the athletes around. Akashi calls out to you as he runs out from further within, and he says he just finished his class and thanks you for coming all the way to bring him his things.

 

You tell Akashi he's doing well with his school work so far, and he says the same goes for you with work stuff. He also comments that it feels weird to have you here at school with him. He looks a bit embarrassed and uneasy, and you say you've got his bag as you hand it over to him, remind him not to forget it again, or say you'll make him pay you back for this with his body. In A and B, Akashi says that's his bag alright as he thanks you. He talks about having messed up twice already with Toshu's classes, and he's worried about what he might do if he does it again. In C, Akashi is shocked by the statement and asks if you plan on making him carry some new furniture or something, then sighs to himself about avoiding making Toshu mad again.

 

Akashi takes a moment to check what's in his bag, then sighs in relief as he strokes down his chest. He talks about turning in the report later at the large study building, then offers to treat you to a school lunch since he figures you haven't eaten yet. The food's great here, and he says you can pick anything you want. You either express surprise at the offer, say you'll let him off with that, or say he doesn't need to worry about that. A and C has Akashi say you don't need to worry about him since he's got some decent savings from the office pay. Plus, he won't feel right if he doesn't do something to thank you. In B, Akashi asks how much you were thinking of making him do to pay you back, but he decides not to think hard about it since it freaks him out.

 

Anyways, Akashi says you guys should go since he's hungry too. It's a bit of a walk though, so you'll have to deal with that. Time passes as you guys make small talk as you head over to the cafeteria, and Akashi gives you a quick tour and explanation of the buildings you guys pass by. His explanation tunes in with him pointing out the baseball field, tennis court, and the rugby field. The first floor of that one big building has a dojo for judo, karate, and kendo. The second floor has a 100m pool in it. You comment on how big the place is or say it seems like it'd be tiring just to get around the place. In A, Akashi says it is and that first year students tend to get lost a lot. In B, Akashi says he's used to this particular area, then says it's common for him to finish eating on campus and barely make it to his next class.

 

A group of other students walking behind you guys wave over to Akashi, and Guy A thanks Akashi for helping him with his paper the other day and getting all his data collected in time. Akashi is glad the guy managed to finish in time and adds he had no idea what the paper was about. Girl B talks about the training method Akashi helped read out was interesting, though she notes he bit his tongue seven times while doing so. Guy A says Akashi's face was so red while doing so, but it's great that the teachers thought his work was interesting. Akashi cheers about this for a second before he processes that the girl was counting his slip ups and accuses her of enjoying that specifically.

 

Narration notes that Akashi is enjoying his talks with the other students, and you start noticing that the other students are stealing glances towards you. Guy A greets you and asks if you're Akashi's SO, so you can either greet him back, be taken aback at being asked that, or agree that you are dating Akashi. In A and B, Akashi is embarrassed as he denies the idea and says you're his childhood friend he's working with in the same business. In C, Akashi is shocked at you making the conversation weirder than it is before he insists that you're a childhood friend he works with and tells the others to stop suspecting something between you two.

 

Guy A teases Akashi for blushing so hard since he wears his heart on his sleeve and pokes fun at him for having an on campus date. He also brings up that Akashi talked about having someone he always liked. Akashi tells him to shut up and get bent since it's not like that and he's getting in the way of you guys going for lunch. Guy A just laughs it off as he waves the two of you bye. Girl B sighs at Guy A for always having to say something to Akashi whenever he spots him, then says she'll see Akashi in their next class together. Akashi awkwardly mumbles he'll see her later.

 

Akashi's face is still red as he waves bye to his classmates, and he scratches the back of his head uncomfortably after what the others have said. He grumbles about beating them one day for this, then turns to you and apologizes for what happened. He says the two aren't bad people, just that they like poking fun. You can either comment on how popular Akashi is, say he doesn't need to be so embarrassed, or ask about that bit where he's in love with someone. In A, Akashi shrugs and says he has an average amount of friends, but those guys treat him more like a plaything than anything. In B, Akashi blushes as he says he's not used to talking about being madly in love and can't go trying to show off. In C, Akashi is shocked you caught onto that and tells you to forget that and try to remember other things. He then tries to claim that since he's not a little kid anymore they were just saying it'd be normal for him to have someone he's into.

 

Anyways, Akashi is noted to still be blushing madly and mumbling to himself as you guys walk the rest of the way to the dining hall. Once you guys get there, Akashi notes that the menu is huge, so while it may be hard to pick something out, you can pick whatever. Also everything can be upgraded to a larger size for free, though Akashi notes that Mokdai would be happier about that than you'd be. The place is described as busy with students coming in for lunchtime, and the two of you pick up trays and get in line. The menu display shows dozens of different meal sets and noodle dishes along with their respective prices.

 

You observe the variety of dishes on the menu and ask Akashi for a recommendation. Akashi immediately suggests the curry, what with the melt in your mouth quality of the meat and the spiciness that isn't too much that makes it amazing. He then starts thinking of the yakinuku combo and the fried rice before saying everything is good. Akashi then puts in an order for a curry with a large rice, so you decide to get the same thing. Akashi assures you it'll be great, and he offers to bring the trays to you as he asks you to get the two of you seats.

 

You go grab seats at Akashi's request, and soon after he comes over carrying two heavy trays without issue. He acts like a waiter for a second as he gives you your share of the food, and you can either thank him for it or get ready to eat right away. In A, Akashi blushes again and says you don't need to thank him as he prompts you to eat it before it gets cold. In B, Akashi says it's not much as thanks, but he says you guys should eat together while it's hot. Either way, both of you put your hands together to do the pre-meal formalities, and you start to dig in with a spoonful of curry. The taste and aroma are perfect.

 

You exclaim about how good the curry is, and Akashi says it's good enough that sometimes he comes for the food even when he doesn't have school on a given day. The two of you continue eating as Akashi starts telling you about his school life, which tunes in around the point where Akashi mentions the other sports teams ask him for help sometimes, even though he'd be a beginner at anything besides baseball. The rugby team sometimes say he'd be great at the sport and ask if he's some natural at it before trying to invite him on. You can either comment that he seems to be enjoying his school life, say Akashi looks like he'd be great at all sports, or agree that he might be great at rugby.

 

In A, Akashi says he's enjoying it well enough. He still worries about his future though. It feels like a waste if he thinks about how this is something he can only do now, and he says he wants to do everything he can do at the moment. In B, Akashi is surprised and asks if you think so. He feels he could do track and field and ball games well enough, but he'd suck at swimming and martial arts. He can't handle sitting on his feet the way they do at martial arts lessons, and he wonders how the actual students can be fine with it. In C, Akashi is surprised and asks if you think so as he recalls seeing a lot of parents put their kids into football and rugby and stuff. He's always felt he's done best at baseball and wonders if his body build really is that good.

 

Akashi finishes up his whole plate and sips his tea, looking ever like the athletic student of his age range. Once he's done, he says he'll clean up and walk you back to the entrance. He stands up and picks up your tray, and you say you can clean up your own dishes. Akashi laughs and says that since he's thanking you he'll do this much for you. Today's special after all, and he smiles as he takes the trays and things back to the designated returns area.

 

Time passes as you guys head back to the school entrance, which does take a notable amount of time even if Akashi said he was just walking you back. Akashi continues talking about his school life as he walks on, mentioning that there's a shop by one of the sports team buildings that sells things for pretty much every sport. He adds that there's no reason for you to use it though, and he puts his hand up to his chin as he thinks for a bit. Akashi then remembers that the college sometimes has its own festivals and sports competitions where a lot of visitors come in and have fun. There's also times when classes become open to the public if people are interested, so it'd be possible for you guys to take classes together. You either comment on his school having those events too, be surprised at how serious he is, or ask Akashi what classes he is taking.

 

In A, Akashi suggests you come by if you take some time off as he asks if you have anything you're interested in. He mentions he's in sports science, practical theory of workouts, and Toshu's martial arts class. In B, Akashi is shocked and says the surprise part is rude as hell as he says he worries about things too and goes to class. His major has been unexpectedly interesting, and he brings up the classes he's in as in A. In C, Akashi mentions he's taking a mix of general ed and major classes, though he says he's doing a little badly at the general ed courses. Sports science and practical theory has been fun, and he says he's also taking Toshu's class too.

 

In any case, Akashi says he feels like he's forgetting something important, and he suddenly stops moving. He puts a hand up to his head as he thinks before he grabs his shoulder bag, at which point he freaks out as he remembers he still hasn't turned in his report to Toshu. You casually comment that you hadn't seen him turn it in despite coming all this way to give it to him, then ask if he can still make it in time. Akashi quickly checks what the time is, then says he'll have to leave now since it'll be due soon. He also tells you that the gate is straight ahead before excusing himself.

 

As Akashi runs off in a panic, you turn to him and call out, saying you had fun today feeling like you were back in school. Akashi stops to turn around to wave to you, and he says this wasn't bad. Something about school feels different with you around. If you come visit the school again he'll continue with the tour then. You watch as Akashi runs up to the building, and once he's gone you leave as well. Camera lingers on Akashi as he holds his bag carefully as he heads to Toshu, and he looks a little happy as he quietly talks to himself about remembering back to that time he went to the same school as you. The End.