KayaxKuro

Kaya couldn't help feeling a little weird. She was stirring her tea and sitting on the edge of her bed, waiting for Usopp. But that wasn't what was weird.

What was weird was that even thought Kaya could clearly see that Usopp adored her, though he was probably trying to hide it, she didn't feel anything in return. She was a bit flattered, at most because Usopp thought she was special, but that was all there was. She hadn't even considered trying to reciprocate.

It wasn't as if Usopp wasn't nice or smart or good looking, all the normal standards of a potential boyfriend. He was even the same age as her. All in all, he should have been perfect for Kaya, no matter how you looked at it.

But no.

Kaya liked Usopp as a friend, but no more than that. And the girl knew the reason why.

"Kaya-sama? Would you like more tea? Or anything else?" Kurahadore asked from the doorway.

"No thank you, Kurahadore-san," Kaya answered with a smile. The man nodded and left. Kaya lifted her right hand to her cheek and sighed with a dreamy smile on her face.

She was in love with someone else.