Park Jeongwoo stared at Haruto who was running three laps, two more than the required. His friend, Yeongue took the open seat next to him as soon as he finished running and traced Jeongwoo's line of sight.

"He's still running?" Yeongue asked as he watched the tall japanese furiously running a marathon without dropping his speed. Junghwan who was lying on the ground with a towel on his eyes to block the sunlight and cool his head and had just finished two laps replied, "It's always like that. Haru's physical activities are closely monitored, he has three times of what was required. He also has martial arts training every day. He spars with masters and monsters"

"You joined his training?" Yeongue asked and the question somehow interested Jeongwoo who also stared at Jungwhan who was still sprawled on the grass.

Jungwhan took the towel off his eyes and sat up. With an innocent look and a bright smile, he nodded. "I basically spar with him every day. It's part of my regimen. Haru spars with my teacher even. Then he goes to his kendo training and spars with Yoshi hyung and Kotaro hyung. He then receives weapon training with Asahi hyung and learns karate with Mashi hyung. He's busy"

"What's with that schedule? You also do that?"

Junghwan shook his head and replied, "Nah, I just sometimes tag with him when I have the free time. Though since last week, I am learning Karate with Mashi hyung"

"Mashiho sunbae is good at physical activities?" Jeongwoo tilted his head. He felt a shadow looming over them and he raised his head to see Haruto drenched in sweat. Jeongwoo automatically frowned and gave him a towel to wipe his sweat off. Haruto smiled in thanks and took the towel from the treasurer.

"What are you guys talking 'bout?" Haruto asked as he hanged the towel on his shoulder. Junghwan stood up and rested his elbows on Haruto's shoulder.

"Jeongwoo seems to not know of your liege abilities in Karate" Jungwhan chuckled teasingly. Haruto stared at the treasurer who stared back at him for confirmation. It was obvious that he was curious, Jeongwoo has his eyes twinkling with anticipation.

"My liege is an expert with hand to hand combat. In fact, everyone in Kings is."

"Liege?" Yeongue asked, question floating above his head. Jeongwoo chuckled as he explained, "Would you believe that Ruto is a samurai? This high maintenance, bean pole of a baby?"

Yeongue's eyes sparkled slightly. He had always love japanese historical drama, "You mean you served Mashiho sunbae as a retainer. How cool is that"

Haruto grinned at Jeongwoo with a smug look. The treasurer shook his head at the proud look Haruto was showing. Haruto replied, "Precisely"

"Then is Mashiho sunbae from a family or lords, daimyo or royalty?"

"He came from a long established clan that once ruled Mie prefecture and had established their might in Kyoto. The Takata family has once exchanged wines with Lord Tokugawa before" Haruto recited proudly. His admiration towards the clan that he serves and his liege is unhidden.

"Okay, okay, Haru, I know of your unconfessed love to Mashi hyung. But now is not the time to start your history lesson" Junghwan cut Haruto's musing as he painfully knows that it would take an hour in minimum for him to finish.

A high pitched chuckle interrupted their conversation as the popular curly-haired senior who also happens to be the topic of their previous discussion approached them with the dark brown haired Japanese transfer student. Yedam and Asahi were seen to be following behind and apparently both have their phones recording.

"I did not know you have an unconfessed admiration to me, Haru. Too bad, I'm a loyal man right now" Mashiho chuckled as he teased their youngest. Haruto frowned and glared at Yedam and Asahi who was still recording.

"Yah! Stop recording!" Haruto pouted making Yedam and Asahi chuckle slightly. The tallest of the japanese filled his cheeks with air as he sulked again. "I don't have an unconfessed emotion to my liege. What kind of sorcery is that?" Haruto stuck his tongue out in disgust.

"Eh? It's not true? I've sent a copy of your confession to Sukkie hyung and Binnie hyung." Keita giggled making Haruto pale in panic. He would not hear the end of it. "Ara~ I might have also sent it to Mashi's tamer, Kyu hyung"

Mashiho chuckled as he watched Haruto starting to really panic. Despite his appearances, Junkyu can easily become possessive and jealous when it comes to Mashiho.

Haruto immediately dialed Junkyu's number. "Kyu hyung? I would like to say that its all a misunderstanding"

The gang laughed at Haruto who was obviously trying to convince Junkyu on the phone that he is not planning on stealing Mashiho. They heartlessly dismissed him.

Yedam and Keita stared at Jeongwoo and Yeongue. "Your friend, Woo?"

"Um, hi? My name is Kim Yeongue"

"What sort of adorable creature is this? I adopt" Keita gushed as he pulled Yeongue into a hug. Yeongue was shocked and recovered his senses once the new japanese transfer was pried from him by Mashiho.

Mashiho smiled at him apologetically and noted, "I apologize for my stupid cousin. His idiotic disposition is acting up."

"That's rude of you, Mashi. I'm a defender of anything cute"

"They needed to be defended from you." Mashiho sighed and dismissed the conversation. He eyed Jeongwoo and grinned, "We heard that you accepted taking care of Haruto?"

"I did. It seems convenient in any case" Jeongwoo answered honestly. He eyed Haruto who was still engaged on a call and looks like being scolded by Junkyu on the other line. "Besides, I owe him for saving me during graduation"

"You are a good child, huh" Asahi and Keita embraced Jeongwoo pampering him with their affection. Jeongwoo was flustered as the Kings were never this affectionate before.

"They are always like that to people who agree to take care of Haru. They are quite strict to Haru himself though" Junghwan explained making the Kings members smile sheepishly. The kings spoil their youngest to the brim with their tough love. Their maknae is only theirs to tease and anyone else has no right to do so.

"Haruto is loved, huh" Jeongwoo smiled brightly as he arrived at the most obvious and embarrassing conclusion. Every Kings member coughed in embarrassment.

"Keep it a secret from that idiot" Asahi smiled softly and Jeongwoo agreed by nodding. Junghwan sighed as this is a common occurrence while Yeongue smiled warmly.

"Anyways~ we came here because we wanna accompany you with shopping" Keita pointed out. Haruto rejoined the group as he ended the call. He immediately dived into Yedam's arms for comfort whining, "Gonnie hyung did not need to scold me that much. I did not know that they were having a meeting"

Yedam chuckled and patted Haruto's back. "We going shopping so stop sulking"

"Shopping? With who? For what?" Haruto questioned confused.

"Yes, shopping. With this crew. For your apartment." Keita replied. With a forceful smile, he ordered Haruto and Jeongwoo to go shower and change their clothes. Haruto who knows the might of Keita the Hanya pulled Jeongwoo with him and dashed to change.

Asahi eyed Junghwan and Yeongue. "Junghwannie, you join. Yeongue, would you join?"

"I would love too but I have my piano lessons. But, if you can still invite me next time"

"Of course, bub." Keita chuckled. Junghwan sighed and jogged towards the shower. He would need to join this group else he'd have it tough later on with his sparring matches.

"Car? Won't that be too conspicuous?" Jeongwoo frowned as he saw the cars lined up on the school gate. "Have you guys tried the bus?"

"That sounds interesting. How about you tell us where to shop then, Woo?" Mashiho suggested while the rest nodded in agreement.

Jeongwoo sighed. He once again realized the difference between the normal citizen and the rich. Without any hesitation, he leads the group of rich students to the shopping mart.

Haruto particularly enjoyed riding the bus as Jeongwoo explained that this would be their transportation every day. The rest of the group watched the couple lost in their own world.

When it was time to shop, Keita took over. As the acting CEO of a large company specializing in technology, he had pointed out the home appliances that ranks number one based on market reviews and durability tests. The number of boxes in their cart piled up but they had not ended yet.

Mashiho was also browsing around since his Junkyu hyung has given him a mission to buy a mug. A coffee mug.

Yedam and Asahi, on the other hand, were testing the musical instruments while Junghwan was on the sports equipment with Haruto.

Jeongwoo who observed the excited group sighed and decided to follow Mashiho. "What are you searching Mashiho sunbae?"

Mashiho paused and peeked at the treasurer, he smiled slightly. "Call me Mashi like Haru does. I'm looking for a mug"

"A coffee mug?" Jeongwoo nodded and searched for mugs. Since he had been to this section of the mart, he vaguely remembers where it is. "There, hyung"

Mashiho stared at the collection and saw one that suits his taste. A blue mug with little koalas in it. It even has a mug cover and a spoon for stirring. Jeongwoo stared at Mashiho's choice and asked, "Is that for Kyu hyung?"

"Yes, it is" Mashiho stared at Jeongwoo and smiled. "By the way, Haruto needs coffee or tea every morning. He gets grumpy if doesn't start his day right. Can you choose a mug for him?"

Jeongwoo nodded and stared at the selection. He saw a yellow mug with a llama design, he lifted the mug and loved it. Somehow it reminds him of Haruto in the morning, a messy baby chick. He checked the price and frowned. Too expensive. He was about to put it down when Mashiho stopped him and added it to his cart.

"I asked you to choose but I'll pay for it." Mashiho grinned. "You are a good kid. If it's you I should be able to leave Haruto in your hands"

"Thank you?"

"Can you promise me one thing?"

"It depends on what it is, hyung"

"How smart of you"

"Nah, I just know that promises are a very important thing for you and the group"

"It is. It keeps the broken afloat"

"I still don't understand that."

"You would, perhaps in the future. In any case, I only want you to keep one single promise with me" Mashiho smiled warmly at Jeongwoo. There was a flash of hidden sadness that momentarily crossed Mashiho's expression which soon fades as soon as it appeared, "Whatever happens, don't promise anything to Haruto if it goes against what you can do or what you believe is right"

"You want me to trust my choices instead of tolerating whatever it is that he would do?"

"Exactly. Haru was thrown into this part of the world too young and unprepared. He tries to carry all the burden by himself and gets hurt in the process. When that happens, I want you to think what is best and follow your instincts"

"Why do you trust me that much?"

"Intuition. Somehow, I just know that you'd someone that can break the barriers that I and Asahi can't break" Mashiho chuckled ambiguously and held Jeongwo's gaze with his own. "Would you promise that with me?"

"I will. It's not my style to go against my moral principles"

"Good, Shall we make the payment now?" Mashiho and Jeongwoo headed to the cashier only to find Keita still paying for his massive purchase, Haruto trying to slip a gaming console on Keita's purchases and Asahi doing the same with a keyboard. Yedam and Junghwan were watching everything like a spectator. Keita caught what the two were trying to do but only scolded Haruto for it. Asahi erased his presence and immediately hid behind Yedam's back.

"Idiots" Mashiho chuckled and Jeongwoo agreed with a giggle.