I dedicate this chapter to MARVIC SAKURA of AOGA!~

disclaimer: I don't own this.~

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Foolish Beat

Chapter 3

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"What are you guys doing here?" I asked, and then took a bite from Anna's famous doughnut.

Hotaru was sitting across, sipping her tea in a lady-like manner. I guess that should be expected from the heir of the Imai Corp.

"Vacation," Anna sighed dreamily, giving me another batch of her delicacies.

I took a sip from my strawberry shake, "Vacation? Isn't too early?" I asked, staring at the cookies in front of me, deciding which to eat first.

"We transferred to a different school. Although, I and Anna were doing our best to stay here permanently," Nonoko said, giving me another glass of Strawberry shake.

What she said left me thinking for a while, munching on the butterfly shaped cookie. "And why would you want to transfer here?" I asked, glancing at the three of them.

Nonoko smiled sheepishly. "Well, we figured out that you need some friends to talk to. And because of our time difference, we hardly talk over the phone," she paused and waited for Anna.

"That's why we are planning on staying here in Japan. To be with you," Anna added, and I, my friend, am clearly amazed because of the brilliant plan of the twins.

"And Hotaru?" I asked, looking at Hotaru, who was eating a cookie in a neat way.

She raised an eyebrow, "My father wants me to learn all the things about the company. And since this is one of the biggest company we own, he will train me here," she said and then a smile crept up to my face hoping that -

"And no, I'm not studying at your school." She added, and that's when my hopes went down to the drain.

"Well, what school will you attend?" I asked, trying my best to hide my disappointment.

"Tokyo Preparatory School, it's an all-girls school." Hotaru said, and then took a long sip from her tea cup, "And that's where Anna and Nonoko supposed to attend if ever they will be living here," My mouth gaped wide open. What is the problem of the school I'm attending? Why don't they attend there?

As if reading my mind, Anna said, "Well, that's the condition that our father told us. If we want to stay here, we need to attend an all-girls school," Nonoko smiled at me apologetically.

"But you don't have to worry Mikan!" Nonoko beamed, "It's only a couple of blocks away. All of us could go home together!" Well, that one made me brighten up.

"That's great! And then we could all hang-out in here!" I added, joy flooded over me, and then, a great idea struck me. "Why don't we all get a part time job in here?" my idea was not quite bad. And in that way, I could have some happy time with my friends, at the same time, earn some money.

"That was a wonderful idea, Mikan!" Anna said, but frown after a while. "But, do you think your father will let you?" Oh. I almost forgot my father.

I looked at Hotaru, hoping that she will help me.

"I'll take care of it," said Hotaru that made me run towards her, giving her a big hug.

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I arrived at school earlier than expected. The school was pretty desolated, even though the students practically live here. Since there's nothing to do, I went to my most favorable place, the library.

Miss Serina was already there, fixing a huge pile of books, which looks like new. I went up to her, when I notice that she's been listing the names of the books.

"Good morning, Miss Serina." I greeted, taking a look at the books.

Miss Serina looked up, "Oh. Good morning Mikan," she said and then went back on her task.

"Where did you get all of these books?" I asked as my curiosity jumped in.

"The school bought these. And I don't know why," she replied, not even bothering to look up.

That one made me wonder. I mean, what kind of school would buy books about the supernatural creatures?

Wait. Did I say 'supernatural creatures'?

"I could help you putting these books in their shelves," I piped in, looking around and hoping that I can find the books that I want to read.

I heard Miss Serina sigh in relief, "Thanks for your help, Mikan. Natsume will be here any minute and the two of you can start putting these books at the shelves," She points at the shelves at the far back, just in front of the huge window.

This is a dream come true!

"Ma'am, who is Natsume?" I asked, quite sad that someone will help me in putting all of these wonderful books in their shelves.

"He's the library monitor yesterday," she paused and looked at me, apologetically, "Perhaps I forgot to introduce you."

"No ma'am, it's fine with me," I replied politely, I was about to check the books when an idea came in my mind. "Miss Serina, you don't mind if I start now putting these books, right?" I waited anxiously for her reply.

She glanced at me, "Of course. In that way, both of you could go to class without being late," that's what I needed to brighten up my day.

Looking at the books once more, my smile widen when my entire favorite books where there.

The library door swung open, and was followed by a familiar husky voice, "Good morning, Ma'am."

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Merry Christmas everyone!~ ;)

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