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Astral: You run almost as fast as Yuma, did you know that?

FML! Astral caught up with me. Okay, Astral, let me tell you some rules. Rule # 1: don't mess with my chocolates. Rule # 2: Don't read what I write before it's ready unless I give you special permission.

Astral: As I am here, I will have to read as you write.

Everyone start reading the chapter. I need to "explain" some things to Astral.

Beru's View:

Yuma had gotten in trouble and was stuck at school. I wanted to wait for him, but he pushed me to go. I still had to get to the shop before the rush. I was off in my world, thinking about a new recipe, I fell on my butt. When I looked up, a familiar face was looking back.

It's Shark-kun, I thought. I wonder if he's okay.

"You should watch where you're going," he said as he reached down.

I took his hand and he helped me up.

"Thank you, and I'm sorry-desu. I was thinking of a new recipe I want to try before Mr. Heartland gets to the candy shop-desu."

"Mr. Heartland is trying your sweets today?"

"Yes. Um, Shark, do you think you could, possibly, help me out today?"

"With what?" Shark asked, a little annoyed

"Um, on second thought, it's nothing I can't do myself-desu. Sorry, again, for bumping into you-desu. See you later."

I ran before he could say anything. Ever since Shark lost that duel with Nii-sama, I saw a side of him that I liked. He's still a jerk, but he's happy on the inside, so I'm happy for him.

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Walking to the shop wasn't easy. I had a lot of bags and a few were blocking my view. Suddenly I was on the ground again. I didn't like this happening twice in one day.

"Oi, watch where you're going! Huh?"

When I looked up, I saw a boy with blonde hair and green-ish fringes that was wearing black. I knew him. He called himself Kaito. Why would he wear such a depressing color?

Maybe, if I play dumb, he won't take my soul.

"Who are you?" I asked.

"I could ask you the same question."

I didn't like him at all. He was too bitter. I jumped up and started gathering my ingredients.

"My name is Beru, but everyone calls me 'Okashi-chan'-desu. I still don't know your name, though-desu."

"It's Kaito," his gaze was cold when he said that. "And I happen to know that you have something I'm looking for."

"I'm sorry, but thing on Earth can make me give you my recipes-desu."

I started to walk away, but I felt a tug on my collar.

"That's not what I'm looking for."

"Look, Kaito. I have to go and prepare some sweets for Mr. Heartland right now and I would rather not have him wait-desu. So let go of me before I make you!"

The pressure from my collar was gone instantly.

"I didn't realize you were doing something for Mr. Heartland. Sorry to hold you up."

Astral: I think I understand your rules now. However, I don't understand why Shark was annoyed with Beru. Also, when does this take place?

It's before the WDC. Sometime between episode 21 and 22. I thought that mentioning Black Mist would be cool when you get on Beru's nerves. Also, Beru tries to ask Shark if he would help at the shop every day, but chickens out. He's annoyed that she doesn't finish her question. Anything else?

Astral: She appears to hate Kaito. Why is that?

I'll tell you next chapter.

Look readers, if you don't review, I will take a long time to upload the next chapter. Also, do you think I should keep talking to Astral or should I talk to other ZEXAL characters? Review and let me know!

Astral: Observation #21: Writers like to hear from their readers. Perhaps it motivates them.