The Law of Conservation of Mass states that matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. But, what was happening inside the Hakunsenkan seems to be defying the said law. Gas can never change into solid, yet the tension in the air was unyielding and compact.
Hikari decided to sit closer beside Kei, while Megumi and Jun have already hidden behind Ryuu. Tadashi was silently praying that he can go home in one piece today.
Akira glared daggers, katana, machete, and serrated knife at Laviña, who was just staring at Akira with the most stuck-up expression on her face.
"What are you doing here, huh?" Akira asked venomously.
Laviña crossed her arms over her chest, "Are you the prime minister of Japan or something? Am I banned from this country? I just came here for a vacation, you know."
"Vacation huh? Then why are you wearing a Kokusen uniform?"
"I want to experience to be a Japanese highschool student. You know, I was always home schooled. Won't you invite me for tea, Akira?"
Akira gritted her teeth, "Oh, sure. And I haven't introduced you yet! How silly of me!" Akira snaked her arm around Laviña's shoulders, squeezing it a little hard. Although it appears to be a friendly gesture, Akira had already made her revenge by dislocating her shoulder. "Everyone, this is Laviña Morrison, a friend of mine. I met her during a vacation in Devon. Laviña, my dear friend, this is the S.A. That's Takishima Kei, Hanazono Hikari, Yamamoto Megumi and her twin brother Jun, and that's Tsuji Ryuu."
Laviña had put up one of those fake innocent smiles, "Nice to meet you all! I hope we can all be friends!"
Hikari's eye twitched. Although she doesn't judge people unless she had known them well, Hikari can't help but feel that the girl has something bad swirling around her character. Kei felt Hikari's uneasiness too. Ryuu had already made a mental note not to let Jun and Megumi near this girl.
"Why don't you sit down, Laviña?" Akira offered. Laviña took tiny steps till she reached the arm chair and plopped down. Akira served her tea, and offered her some scones. They had totally forgotten that Tadashi was starving to death and was whimpering in a corner.
"I have heard of the S.A. so many times. Hakusenkan is quite famous there in Devon." She said, sipping from her teacup, "I even know your rankings!"
Hikari felt a huge boulder fall on her head. 'Gah! My rank is also known abroad!'
"How's your father, Laviña?" Kei finally asked.
"Oh," Her lips were tugged down to a slight frown, "He's busy. The company's growing bigger, you know. I'm quite surprised you're not as busy as him."
"I have my family helping me." Kei simply said.
Laviña felt the word 'jealousy' cut her heart into pieces. "Ah, that's great. If you all haven't known, my father owns a software company."
"Ah…So?" Hikari asked innocently. She didn't know Akira was laughing maniacally inside her head.
The blonde haired girl bit her lower lip in annoyance, "I was just telling. How about you, Miss Hikari? What's your father's business?"
"My father's a carpenter." Hikari answered. Laviña giggled. "Is there something…wrong?"
"No, not really." Her cellphone rang inside her pocket. She stood up and answered the call. "Well everyone, I'd really love to spend my time with you all but I'm afraid I have to leave now."
"You're going back to Devon?" Akira asked expectantly.
She shook her head, "I just have to go home, you know. I'll see you all!" She waved then disappeared through the doors.
They all blinked, still convincing themselves that a person like that exists.
"I'm sorry everyone. She's really like that." Akira said.
"It's okay Akira. We can put up with her," Ryuu said. Megumi and Jun now sat on either side of him.
"If she insults Hikari though, I'm afraid I have to teach your friend a lesson." Kei threatened.
"She is not my damn friend!" Akira banged her fist on the coffee table. "She's more like an associate, but she'll never be my friend. If she thinks we're friends, then it is not mutual." She crossed her arms.
'But it's still kind of her to visit you here Akira' Megumi wrote on her magic slate.
"Kind of her? She just came here to piss me off. She even called Tadashi a puppy. Speaking of Tadashi… Tadashi?! Tadashi!"
"I-I'm h-here…" Their heads snapped to the direction of the voice. Tadashi was lying on the ground, clutching on his stomach and looking as thin as ever.
"YOU IDIOT!!! I ALMOST THOUGHT THAT BRAT TOOK YOU WITH HER!!! AND HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET THAT THIN WHEN YOU HADN'T ONLY EATEN FOR THIRTY MINUTES!!!" Akira burst.
"I.. .I need food…" Akira stuffed a scone in his mouth, and his normal body returned in an instant. The others sweatdropped.
XXX
Everyone in the S.A. said had already gone home, leaving Akira and Tadashi to clean the dishes in the kitchen. It was silent, until Akira spoke up.
"Always take care, Tadashi."
Tadashi stopped wiping the teacup, "Eh?"
"Whenever I have something, that girl gets it to me like a damn toy." She stated.
"You're not kids anymore, you know."
"That's the point, Tadashi! We're not kids anymore! Meaning, her means of infuriating me will be on a whole new level!" Akira raised her arms for emphasis.
Tadashi just chuckled, "And you seriously think I'll let her get me?"
A blush crept on Akira's face as she looked at Tadashi's deep, brown eyes. He embraced her, inhaling the scent of her hair and feeling the warmth of her body.
XXX
Laviña slammed the picture on the table, "Listen, gentlemen. His motorcycle is in a casa, meaning, he'll just be walking home today. Leave no traces behind, understand? Make it appear like he just ran away or something. I want you do a clean job."
The men in black and Rayban shades nodded, and then shuffled outside the limo. Laviña looked at her watch, then watched as the M.I.B's crowded around Tadashi.
