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Chapter 3: The Opening Ceremony!
In Hayate's situation...
Hayate was currently being greeted by one of the new faces he saw not before summer started. Presently it's already the end of summer and today will be the Opening Ceremony of Hakuou. The one who greeted him had black hair and he wore shades or was it glasses? To cover his eyes from people who look at him. Hayate forgot his name so this situation could mean worse for him but maybe this person understands that he was forgotten. The only thing that he remembers from this guy is that he's a stalker of some sort.
"Umm… gomen but have we met?" Hayate asked. "Yeah… I helped you all in the investigating part but not the fighting part because I had something to do." The person nodded. "If you don't remember me then I'll introduce myself like I did last time… somewhat. I am Furekeshi, part of Hakuou's kendo club and the stalker of Hinagiku." Furekeshi bowed as he introduced himself. 'I knew it. He was a stalker but why was that the only thing I remembered about him?' Hayate was deep in thought. "Think all you want but I don't mind. I had the stalker nickname ever since I was young. Of course, I wasn't stalking her that time." Furekeshi removed his shades and rubbed them with a piece of clothing.
"Anyway I'm here to remind all of you that the Opening Ceremony shall start soon so it's best that you make your way to Hakuou already. Plus the guy you saw escorting Ruka was Saburo." Furekeshi wore his shades and took his leave. 'Many people have change in just a short amount of time… Saburo before kept saying that he hated bakas especially people that think they'll be smart but now he's changed and seems to be more composed and less arrogant. Furekeshi isn't trying to go full stalker mode on Hinagiku-san yet so he probably changed… probably.' Hayate spaced out once more.
Hayate snapped out of his trance when Ruka stood up and shook him a bit. He glanced at Ruka and managed a smile. She's already a student in Hakuou and it's good to see that not too much people are giving her attention regarding her occupation as a singing idol. The students of Hakuou still keep their attention towards Hinagiku. Maybe because of her beauty and intelligence. Hayate may be attracted to her in both… plus all the help she gave him. Why did Hayate keep spacing out today?
Order: Ruka to Hayate
"Hayate-kun, did you make Udon?"
"Umm… why do you ask? I haven't made any yet. I'll make it quick."
"Hehe, I was just kidding, I already ate before I took the public train to get here."
"I see… but why did you take a public train in going here? I thought that you'd use a limousine or something like that."
"That's the same thing what that guy who escorted me asked. I used a train to avoid suspicion that a celebrity is in."
"Are you sure I won't make Udon? We still have about 45 minutes."
"Yep. Anyway are the rumors true? What I heard about you and Hinagiku is that you both began dating while I was in the tour."
"Umm… Hai, we started when it was my birthday. She gave me a violin."
"Did you get that gift I sent through mail?"
"Actually not really. What was it?"
"I knew the mailman couldn't be trusted… I'll just give you it… Luckily I have extras." *Ruffles through bag*
"Umm… Ruka-san you don't have to give me that much."
"It's just the full collector's edition of my latest manga so don't worry. I missed your birthday so it's the least I can do. I'll give you the future ones after they're published."
"A-Arigato but-"
End of conversation
Hayate was almost kissed by Ruka but he dodged making Ruka confused. After an awkward silence Ruka remembered why. She was disappointed and gave a sorrowful look at Hayate. Well let's just say Hayate couldn't stand making girls sad like that… unless you count Yukiji. Hayate gave a sigh and went towards Ruka.
"Gomen Ruka-san but I'm already being with Hinagiku-san so I can't." Hayate reminded her but she already did. "Can I just have one?" She requested. 'What should I do? Should I kiss Ruka or not?! Well she did give me… like 54 volumes of her manga and she didn't even finish it yet so she'll buy more and more… Is kissing her right or wrong? Kissing shows gratefulness too right? No one's here too… I think I will for the sake of her using her money for me.' Hayate has chosen.
"Fine Ruka-san just one kiss and it's done." Hayate told her. "Arigato Hayate-kun!" Ruka seemed to gain a sudden burst of energy. 'Here we go…' Hayate was supposed to just kiss her forehead but Ruka seemed to have anticipated that and made him kiss her directly on the lips. "R-Ruka-san?!" Hayate opened his eyes in surprise. "Mhmm…" Ruka kissed Hayate again making him push her. "I said only one…" Hayate seems to have flustered a bit. "Good shot!" The Baka Trio has recorded everything. "Wait! It's not what it looks like!" Hayate tried to get their video-camera but they ran off.
"We're going to upload it and make the Video Research club have some recognition." Miki was still running away. "It's fine Hayata-kun! Hina is bound to find out sooner or later." Izumi giggled. "Wait till we see her face…" Risa seemed excited. "Oi wait!" Hayate just lost them. "Gomen Hayate-kun…" Ruka felt guilty for letting them videotape that scene. "Don't worry… I'll get them." Hayate began his search.
In Furekeshi's situation…
Furekeshi still had nightmares about that dead person (who he calls Slend**man). That dead person kept following him last time until he slammed the door right at its face and only by that time is when he noticed that he wasn't just a stalker… he was a dead stalker… Does that mean the last person before Furekeshi that stalked Hinagiku... die? Furekeshi had a shiver down his spine but he knew that wasn't true. At least he hoped it wasn't true. Furekeshi had a full schedule on where Hinagiku goes everyday which means he only stalks Hinagiku. Right now she was in Hakuou's clocktower where the Student Council members are located.
According to the 'schedule' of Furekeshi, it says that currently Hinagiku is preparing her speech for the Opening Ceremony which she should be finished by now. He knew that the clocktower was off-limits for non-Student Council members but why can Hayate go in? Furekeshi snuck inside and went to his favorite area of stalking… the air vents. The air vents were surprisingly clean. Furekeshi wondered who could've cleaned this place. He was crawling around and he finally found the air vent for the Student Council President so he took a peek.
"And so that is why this year will have hard tasks but if we study we'll get through it." Furekeshi heard her speak. "That should do it… I'm ready for the 5 minute speech." Hinagiku sounded confident. "That was good, President." Aika smiled and clapped softly. 'Oh… it's Vice President Aika. According to my sources she's a yandere with a book of weaknesses of every student.' He gulped. "Arigato, Aika-san." Hinagiku thanked her. "It was my pleasure, President." Aika bowed and left. 'Hinagiku… Age: 16 Description: School idol and a tsundere… Relationship: Hayate = boyfriend…' Furekeshi summarized.
Before Furekeshi noticed the air vent became faulty and the screws holding it together dropped. The air vent he was on began shaking making him confused. Hinagiku heard it as well and looked around beginning to get suspicious. Furekeshi then realized what was about to happen but it was too late. He dropped from the roof and crashed on the table, breaking it and getting unconscious.
"Ugh… how long was I out?" Furekeshi groggily woke up. "10 minutes and why are you here?" Hinagiku crossed her arms and gave a look. "Umm… nothing much Hinagiku… hehe." Furekeshi laughed nervously. "Furekeshi Furokushu… Age: 17… Occupation: Student, Kendo Club member and Stalker… Weakness: He takes a long time to see the situation in the right way." Aika read from her book of weaknesses. "What do you mean by that?" He gulped once more. "What exactly made you fall from the air vents? Tell the truth since I already know if people are lying or not." Hinagiku threatened Furekeshi with her kendo stick.
Furekeshi sensed that Hinagiku wasn't joking. Even if he's fairly good at kendo he has no chance in beating Hinagiku. His clan 'Furokushu' is a clan that survived for about 1300 years. Even if they were born since the old days they are not as rich as the Sanzenin clan and the Yameru clan. Furekeshi is also the new leader of the clan like Saburo and the family heirloom he got was only a weird looking robe. He doesn't wear it at all since he thinks that'll blow his cover whenever he's stalking anyone. His clan has the ability to sneak inhumanly so that's why their clan is a clan of stalkers and some are in the military or something.
"Ahh… I'll just leave and let's pretend that nothing happened. What do you think, Hinagiku?" Furekeshi offered. "First you tell me what you're doing here. Second, Aika you may leave." Hinagiku spoke. "Hai." Aika bowed then left and secretly gave Furekeshi a look of pity… or was it a bit of annoyance? "Well?" Hinagiku was waiting for an answer. "It's 30 minutes before the ceremony so hurry up and tell me your reasons for being up there…" Hinagiku suddenly looked serious and quite terrifying.
"Well… I did say I'm your biggest stalker, didn't I? So that means I know wherever you are everyday. In the early morning, you jog. In the afternoon you are mostly busy with your paperwork after lunch. In the evening sometimes you bathe once more but you always study before you sleep or sometimes help Ayasaki study." Furekeshi had a sparkle on his eyes. "That's just creepy…" Hinagiku seemed to lose interest in beating up Furekeshi. "Gomenosai Hinagiku, as a member of the Kendo Club I must keep the leader safe right?" He smirked. "You're not keeping me safe… you're making me feel awkward." Hinagiku turned and went outside.
Well at least Furekeshi saved himself but it seems like he made their relationship reduce to 'Why are we even friends again?' zone. Furekeshi went out as well since the ceremony was getting closer to start. He wondered if he could become at least friends with Hinagiku even if he fancied her. He admitted that Hinagiku has already taken a liking to Hayate and now both of them are dating. Even so he swore to himself that he will continue stalking her… until he finds a girlfriend or something.
In Shidou's situation…
Shidou has finally finished unpacking the stuff with Tsugumi. It took longer than he expected… about 1 hour passed ever since they started. Tsugumi was lying on her futon, asleep while Shidou was preparing himself since he'll be in school as well (LOL). He rummaged through a bag and got his mask. Even if he's not anymore going to do anything sneaky he still insists to wear his new mask (yes he changed it) since he doesn't like attention. The only problem is that he's making himself look like an Aka Manto.
He went out of the room to get something to eat. He was starving ever since this morning because of unpacking… He sat on a chair and was eating some Udon that he prepared himself since Hayate hadn't made Udon because he left chasing the Baka Trio. He slowly began eating using chopsticks then some people came, Chiharu, Kayura and Nagi. Kayura and Nagi were giving him a stare while Chiharu seemed confused by their reaction towards him.
"…What are you looking at?" Shidou finally responded. "May we ask a question?" Kayura continued staring. "Well we do still have 25 minutes… so ask away." He accepted. "Are you an Aka Manto?!" Kayura and Nagi pointed at him. "…Nani?" Shidou tilted his head, confused. "Aka… Manto?" Chiharu seemed confused as well. "I am not…" He rejected their idea. "Aka Mantos are only found in the last bathroom stall of the girl's comfort room so he can't be one." Chiharu was reading it from her phone. "I-I knew that." Nagi turned away and so did Kayura. "How can I be an Aka Manto if I don't even have a red or blue towel?" Shidou sighed.
"With that aside… how's Tsugumi?" Nagi asked him. "Oh Tsugumi? She's currently asleep on the futon. Why do you ask?" He answered. "Nothing… Anyway we're all going now." The three of them left probably going to Hakuou already. 'I should probably wake up Tsugumi since it's almost time for the Opening Ceremony…' Shidou finished eating Udon and went to their room. "Tsugumi wake up." Shidou began shaking her.
"What is it?" Tsugumi woke up with a yawn then looked at Shidou. "I'm still sleepy from unpacking our things here… Is Onee-chan still here?"
"She already left so she can go to Hakuou for the ceremony. We should go as well since we're students as well, Tsugumi." Shidou responded. "Anyway why did you want to come back here and how did you pass their entrance exams?"
"I see… I wanted to come here again since I want to be closer to Onee-chan for real and be her sister. That entrance exam was the hard part… the teacher kept telling me to make my handwriting better… how dare she…" Tsugumi muttered. "Anyway let's go Shidou. I don't want to be late for the ceremony."
Shidou and Tsugumi have also left now. Shidou still had his mask on and he was carrying something. Tsugumi on the other hand is bored since she hadn't use Systema on a living person recently. She only practiced on things like training dummies or something wooden. Shidou whistled as he walked with Tsugumi and they finally arrived at Hakuou.
"I think I see someone familiar on the benches…" Tsugumi spotted the sleeping Takeshi and Isumi. "Ahh… I sense that you shouldn't interrupt their sleep… Anyway they aren't being hostile right now." Shidou stopped her from getting nearer. "I know that Isumi but I have no idea who that other person is… Plus I wasn't even thinking of attacking them in the first place." Tsugumi assured him. "Hmm?" Isumi and Takeshi woke up.
Here's what Shidou and Tsugumi were seeing:
"Miss Isumi I see it's almost time for the Opening Ceremony. We should go now." Takeshi was looking at his watch. "Anyway did you have a good sleep Miss Isumi? I was cuddling you as you slept since I thought you felt cold."
"Hai, Takeshi-kun let's go." Isumi covered her face with her sleeve as usual. "And yes, I had a good sleep. Now I know why I suddenly felt warm when I saw that cat flying…"
"Hehe… you're as kawaii as usual Miss Isumi." Takeshi held her hand. "Anyway if you want we can do that translating thing I do that you like."
"Arigato but we should really go… I can hear the '15 minutes before the start' part." Isumi smiled at his compliment though. "We can do that later… but I'll say a language in advance. You'll speak in German since I never heard you speak… powerfully."
"German, eh? I'm fluent in it but I don't like it much but since you asked I'll do it." Takeshi accepted. "Now shall we?" Takeshi and Isumi left.
Back to Shidou and Tsugumi…
They were eavesdropping the whole time without knowing it. Shidou seemed to be familiar with this guy for some weird reason… He ignored his own idea and led Tsugumi to the area where the Opening Ceremony shall begin. As expected, the stage was gigantic with stage lights on top. There were numerous seats since there is a fairly big amount of students that study in the prestigious school, Hakuou. They were sitting beside Isumi and Takeshi who was saying German words that Shidou couldn't understand.
"Ohayo gozaimasu, gomenosai for speaking in German. I didn't know there were people beside us now." Takeshi apologized to both of them. "Don't apologize you did nothing wrong." Shidou spoke. "…" Isumi seemed to remember both of them. "We're not here to fight so don't worry. We're just here for the Opening Ceremony since we are now students." Shidou explained. "…" Tsugumi and Isumi were staring at each other.
"Umm… Tsugumi?" Shidou was confused. "Miss Isumi? Why are you like this?" Takeshi pulled her back a bit. "Let's just say that we both got into a fight last time…" Isumi muttered. "Indeed…" Tsugumi seemed ready to strike and so did Isumi. 'Kuso… this could get ugly…" Shidou felt worried.
In Hinagiku's situation…
Hinagiku was ready for anything right now. She isn't nervous at all. That's Miss President to you. Actually in reality she is quite nervous but she isn't at the same time. All she was going to do was do a 5 minute speech so why is she so worried? She memorized every line in the paper and everything that she made but why is she this worried? Maybe because her tsundere side was nervous that she'll mess us and make Hayate laugh as well… No! It can't be. She is like the school idol and she is the Student Council President so she'll not be afraid by such a small thing like a speech.
She was practicing on a sofa where Aika was helping her by criticising when it was needed. Aika was a good friend of hers and she is the Vice President of the Student Council so she is highly trusted by Hinagiku. Aika criticised her about 2 times so far meaning that her speech seemed pretty good. Hinagiku gained confidence knowing that someone is helping her in this speech where the Student Council President last year will give an elegant speech of what the current year will give. She was now prepared fully with 10 minutes to spare.
"I wish you luck, President." Aika smiled at her. "Arigato, Aika-san but you don't really have to call me president all the time." Hinagiku thanked her. "Ok then, I'll call you Hina like what most people call you but I'll only call you that in here, the clocktower." Aika accepted. "Hai, don't call me that in public." Hinagiku began reading her speech once more. "Hmm… why do you seem tense then, Hina?" Aika noticed while she was saying her speech without reading. "I'm not… I'm just getting some last second nervousness but I'll be fine." Hinagiku looked confident once more as usual.
"That's our president." Aika seemed motivated. "I'll be going backstage now Aika-san. It is time for us to go." Hinagiku went out of the clocktower and so did Aika since the VP had to do a speech as well to support the President's one. "I have a question, Hina…" Aika was reading her book of weaknesses. "Hmm? What is it?" Hinagiku questioned.
"Why do you love that butler-in-debt Ayasaki Hayate? I know that love make unexpected turns but why did you choose him?" Aika had a pencil ready to write on her book. "I-It's complicated… Well… he seems to be the most reliable person to me and I trust him. He finally made his move not so long ago…" Hinagiku seemed flustered as she answered Aika.
"I see…" Aika wrote what Hinagiku said down. "We're here." Hinagiku stopped and went backstage with Aika. 'Where's Hayate? He's supposed to be here by now… maybe he's gotten in trouble with that bad luck of his… I hope he's alright…' Hinagiku was deep in thought. "What's wrong President?" Aika cut her thoughts. "Gomenosai Aika-san." Hinagiku laughed softly.
"You were thinking of that butler again haven't you?" Aika suspected right. "Hai…" Hinagiku admitted. "He's not here yet I see. Izumi, Miki and Risa aren't here as well. I hope they prepared their own speeches… I'm sure Chiharu-san prepared one already." Aika told Hinagiku and they began waiting.
The Ceremony has started and there was still no sign of Hayate or the Baka trio. Where were they? Chiharu has just arrived not so later. She seemed to have played 'co-op' once more with Kayura and Nagi judging from her looking quite tired on the hands. It was almost time for Hinagiku's turn but before her was… Athena? Well… it has been maybe more than 3 months already so maybe she stopped being Alice an hour ago or so.
Athena gave the Opening Remarks then it was now Hinagiku's turn. Before Hinagiku went out Athena gave a smile then she went off backstage. Hinagiku had the mike on her hand and started. As expected, her speech was heart-warming and very well spoken to the audience. Her role as Student Council President made most of the students come since they wanted to her unless you count 'some' people. She went backstage so it was Aika's turn. Aika clapped as she went in and became quite serious when she went out.
Order: Hinagiku to Chiharu…
"Chiharu-san, where are Izumi, Miki and Risa? It's their turn right after you."
"I haven't seen them. All I know is that they videotaped something but I don't know what it was."
"Ok then that's just like them to do something like that. How about Hayate-kun? Do you know where he is?"
"Gomen Hina-san but I haven't seen Hayate either."
"I wonder where they are…"
"I think they'll be here soon Hina-san. Ayasaki-kun was watching your speech but he quickly left after."
"He was? I didn't notice him while I said it."
"Hai but he was there, I assure you."
"Arigato gozaimasu, Chiharu-san. Anyway I saw some new students as I was speaking."
"Hmm? Really? Can you tell me some that you saw?"
"There was a guy beside Hana, A girl that was blowing some gum, that girl's butler, and that's pretty much the ones I saw. I only saw a few unfamiliar faces."
"There was more than I thought… anyway it seems like they're here."
"It's about time…"
"It's my turn now. See you later."
"Ok then Chiharu-san good luck."
End of Conversation
Right after Hinagiku said good luck, Chiharu went out and the Baka Trio glomped Hinagiku but she quickly pushed them all off herself. They pulled a video camera out making Hinagiku quite curious. They all gave small smirks and stared at Hinagiku.
"Hina! Check this out!" Izumi was loading the video. "Hai! It is very important so we made you the first one to watch it!" Miki looked around probably making sure if Hayate isn't there. "It was hard to get but it was worth it." Risa did the same. "What do you all want with me this time?" Hinagiku gave a sigh. "Hai… I'm curious as well…" Aika popped out of nowhere. 'Where did Aika-san come from? Oh wait… she just finished and its Chiharu-san's turn so now I remember.' Hinagiku regained her cool.
"It's a video of Hayata-kun so enjoy!" Izumi finally loaded the video. 'What could they have videotaped? It can't be that bad.' Hinagiku convinced herself. "Wait till you see the 'part'" Risa grinned. "What part could that be?" Aika leaned a bit closer for a look. "Wait for it…" Miki counted. "N-Nani?!" Hinagiku's eyes widened in disbelief as she saw Hayate kiss Ruka in the video. "Ouch… I'm so sorry, President." Aika tried to comfort her. "Uh oh… Hayata-kun's in trouble!" Izumi was still cheerful after that. "…" Hinagiku hasn't muttered a single word ever since she saw that in the video.
"President?" Aika was getting worried about her. "Hayate-kun…" Hinagiku seemed enraged since she had a dark aura surrounding her. "Umm…" The Baka Trio went a bit farther since they think she'll show her wrath any minute now. "Segawa Izumi next!" Someone called when Chiharu went back to backstage. "Hehe… I'm saved!" Izumi was running away to the curtains. "No! It's our turn!" Miki and Risa ran towards the curtains as well. "Bakas…" Chiharu adjusted her glasses while sighing and grabbed Miki and Risa by the backs.
"Let us go Chiharu! Hina-san will kill us!" Risa was panicking. "Yeah She's vicious when she has love problems with Hayata!" Miki tried to struggle free but failed. "Don't overreact… President won't kill you three. Right President?" Chiharu looked at Hinagiku. "…Why…?" Hinagiku still had the aura around her like she was deeply depressed and enraged at the very same time. "Umm…" Chiharu sweatdropped. "I'll just take a walk…" Hinagiku stood up. "Just be careful President. You don't seem… to well right now…" Aika looked very worried about her now.
"It'll be okay, Aika-san I just want to have a talk with Hayate-kun." Hinagiku managed a smile but she was still depressed. "I see…" Aika sighed. "Sayonara, I'll be back soon." Hinagiku left their presence. 'Why did Hayate do this? There must be a reason… I won't give up on Hayate-kun but I must know the reason first. Hayate-kun why?' Hinagiku thought to herself and began searching for Hayate.
End of Chapter 3
Hello readers, thank you for reading my story ever since I started this. I really appreciate your continued support even if I get some typos or something. Anyway I'll be responding to any reviewers like I promised.
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