Struck his head against the table... and fell beneath it.

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

Minako saw what was about to happen, and her eyes widened as the warning she meant to speak came out as a weak gasp of alarm.

Ken sat up too fast, and at the entirely wrong angle. The rear of his head struck the underside of the booth... and then Ken completely lost his posture, tumbling down from the seat and into Minako's cramped hiding place.

"Ken!? A, are you o-..." Minako replied in a small tone tinged with genuine worry, staring down at the dazed boy who had landed lightly against her. Her voice soon left her again, though, for a far more alarming reason. Not only had Ken landed against her, but also...