As the days continued watching these little pests play their meaningless instruments, my disappointment only grew along the way. I paced back and forth observing their activity with intense scowl. Some students were shaking in their seats, others minded their own business and just played some more. Trying to remember Peorth advice, I tried to keep my criticism to minimum. Even if the temptations were strong, I still wanted say how bad they were. I wanted to give them quite an earful.

This day was not getting any better as I paced from the windows to the chalkboard of the classroom. With an arm in my back and book in my hand, I watched with careful gaze on their progress. As the hands hit twelve, the bell ranged and I crashed on my seat.

"All right, everyone be sure to practice some more, as if it will matter because you brats can't even grab my attention." I reminded the kids leaving the classroom. Chiharu was only one that took my advice, other scoffed at me. It was the same as usual.

Suddenly, hands covered up my eyes. "Guess who," she said.

"I know it's you Peorth. Should you be helping those losers in the Nurses' office in case they are dumb enough to hurt themselves?" I inquired.

"I'm not the only one here you know. And besides its break time, I figured I'd see how your charming self is doing." Peorth said back.

"It's fine. Personally, I rather listen to babies cry then listen to these brats awful music all day long."

"You're not very good at give compliments are you even at the slightest improvement?"

"Give me a break," I scoffed turning my face away from the goddess.

"With a face like that, it's no wonder that kids are so frighten of you." Peorth said sensing my emotion even if she didn't see my face. "Come on Juno, I know this life isn't for you, but at least lighten up a bit. Try not being angry so much while doing this job, be a little more passionate."

"I'm not going to pretend to like a job I hate."

"You're missing the point Juno. I mean give it a chance and try not to act so threating while working."

"Well, I suppose it could be worst," I sighed in conceding to her words.

Peorth smiled and tapped my shoulder. "That's the spirit. Now let's go out to lunch. I wonder what they are serving in the cafeteria."

As much I hated to admit it, but I think Peorth had point on my situation. Maybe I had to lighten up for bit. After all it could have been worst; I could have been working a minimum wage fast food job like all the other deadbeats. I mean me; just going around customers with large smile serving burgers and fries? Ugh, that kind of work is below me.

I was WAY too talented for that kind of thing. But to have me working with kids is something else for me. It was most definitely new territory for me. I was mostly good at working with employees and customers then actual children. Seeing me as teacher was not my idea of a fine career.

For the most part, these kids were on amateur level of musician. Each one of their performances was as bad as nails on chalkboard. I even went as far to say that monkeys played better music then them. That was harsh even by my standard. But I could not be soft by any means. They needed the toughest push ever to be good with their instruments.

"Takato sensei," Chiharu called out.

I turned around to face her silently in response.

"Does the brass string have to be set straight and tight while playing the violin?" Chiharu inquired to me calmly.

I answered peacefully. "Not always Chiharu, you just need the right measure. Otherwise, if you try to tighten the strings too much, the will come loose from the impact. So don't put too much pressure on it, unless you don't want a hurt finger." I put on a fake smile. However, even that wasn't enough to ease their tension around me. Even if I put a little more effort into my smile, it would make a difference. In fact it only made then shake further away from me.

Well that was a failed attempt.

Either way, I took a sigh and instructed further. "Turn your books to page sixty- seven and we'll learn from there. That is assuming if can possibly keep up the lesson both inside and outside." I joked a little. Little did I know Peorth was watching me from the door and could not help but giggle at my progress? I didn't want to show my kind side at all.

"And keep up the lesson if you value yours grades and your well being. I will not hesitate to hold back your brats if you fail."


Peorth laugh at my progress once again. "I guess you don't always have silver tongue under there do you?"

"Yeah well don't get used to it, because I still don't like it." I hid blushing face away from her face.

Peorth and I talked at an Arcade. The Japanese Arcade's were just the same, consoles racked from front row to back row. More then twenty people occupied the consoles. Going from children to adults, they crowded the place like theme park ride. Peorth and I hit a few arcades and then chilled back at the Food Court. I ordered pizza for the both of us.

After taking sip of her drink, "Can I ask you something?"

I had pizza in my mouth as I replied. "What is it?"

"Do you always see everything as an obstacle or do you just feel the need to assert yourself in every way to get where you are."

I swallowed my food. "I'll have you know that I did not take any available shortcuts to get where I am today. I worked hard."

"You do it for yourself or somebody else of that matter?"

Denying her question, I said. "I do it for the greater of the organization and public relations. It's harsh, but it's the way to go, no setbacks or screw-up. Everything has to be perfect."

"Not everyone looks at things flawlessly the way you do Juno." Peorth said seriously.

I grunted and said, "Then they aren't worth my time, effort or payroll."

"That's pretty harsh when you put it that way. It's like either corporate you or fall down."

I grabbed another slice of pizza and take a big bite out of it. "You make it sound kind of tyrant dictator. Are you saying I'm like that?" I exclaimed.

Peorth pointed her index finger. "From my point of view yes, you inspire great fear and coldness to get where you are today. I mean you certainly won't be a positive role model and you're not winning any being nice awards."

I put down my drink. "Is that criticism or friendly advice Peorth?"

"It's a bit of both. Don't be afraid to show your gentle side of yourself. It does not symbolize weakness, it just symbolize who you are deep inside. Its kind of like being yourself." Peorth said to me. "And I know someone whose know afraid to be himself, no matter the odds."

"Bah, don't insult me with that happy-go-lucky crap. That is just not me."

"Whatever you say tough guy," Peorth gave me smile as if she was reading me."