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Chapter 7: Welcome to Alice Academy, Transferees!

Such a lovely day for the first day of September… Cherry blossom flowers fall gently on the ground, pink and innocent as ever. Today is also the first day of classes for the Alice Academy students and everyone is very much excited as they look forward for their school year. Well, everyone is—except for the raven-haired lad seated inside his family's limousine.

"Tell me why I have to go back to this academy again?" said an annoyed and bored Natsume. Ruka, his best friend, chuckled. They were both wearing the Alice Academy's high school uniform—white shirt, black blazer, yellowish-brown necktie and checkered pants. Of course, as always, Natsume wears his uniform the other way around. He didn't button up his blazer, revealing his necktie and white shirt. And Ruka, as expected, followed the academy's way of dressing.

"You know very well that you can't just stay inside the house and read all your manga all over again. Added to that, you still need to go to school even though you know all the lessons already. Besides, Kaoru-sama told me to watch over you in order to avoid accidents from happening, if you know what I mean." Ruka explained in an as-a-matter-of-fact tone.

"Hn. I know the academy like my backyard yet I'm having you as my baby-sitter? No way, I'm allowing that. What are you, my dad?"

"Of course not! Do I look that old to you?" Ruka said in-between his laughter. Natsume glared at him before answering, "Yes, you do. I heard Imai's transferring today. Got anything to impress her, lover boy?" Ruka blushed over Natsume's statement and was replied by a mischievous and evil snicker.

"W-What a-are y-y-you t-t-talking about, Natsume?" a flustered Ruka answered. Natsume smirked, hearing his best friend stutter like a 16-year old teenage girl while confessing.

"So, anything up the sleeves yet? You know Imai can be choosy sometimes. Moreover, demanding. You don't want to disappoint her now, do you?"

"You know the answer, Nat. And I don't have anything up my sleeves yet. Yes, we've been official for over a month already and we've been friends before that but I don't know much about her. Except that she likes crabs and blackmails anyone necessarily or not." Ruka confessed in a small voice enough for Natsume to hear him.

"Are you seriously in love with Imai?"

"What do you think?"

"Then you should get to know her better. Damn, I can't believe I just gave you a bloody advice!" Natsume shook his head as Ruka laughed heartedly. "You know, you're right. I should get to know her. And I'll start today." He gave Natsume a warm smile before returning his attention on his phone.

Natsume glanced at his best friend and smiled for a bit—a smile no one will ever notice and a smile he'll only show to the most important people in his life.

"Nat, about what you said, what do you think should I do for Hotaru?" Ruka asked innocently. Slightly taken aback, Natsume straightened himself as a smirk hovered over his beautiful face, a glint of mischievousness present in his ruby eyes. Ruka noticed this and immediately got cold feet, realizing that he just asked an advice from a devil.

"W-What's with that look, Nat?"

Natsume's smirk widened after hearing his best friend stutter.

"You really serious about asking me that question?"

"On second thought, I'm taking it back. Who knows what advice you're going to recommend me..?" Ruka said with nervousness noticeable in his voice. Natsume's smirk grew even wider as an evil plan stirred inside his head.

"Well, who knows? Anyway, I actually have something for you to do with her later."

Ruka's cerulean eyes lightened, "You do?" Natsume only nodded in reply, "But it seems you do not wish to hear it so let's just forget it. It's not that important, anyway."

Ruka's orbs widened, seeing that his best friend turned away from him as he laid his head on the sofa of the limo with a manga covering his face. Ruka, in the need for drastic help, lowered his pride and literally begged Natsume for his own piece of advice.

Meanwhile, Natsume was smirking under the manga, knowing that he would soon reach victory since he knows that Ruka is very desperate for his advice.

And he was right.

"SO, are you gonna tell me now?"

"You said you're taking your decision back. So, why should I tell you?"

"Come on now, Nat! Look, I really need your advice with this stuff. Call me a sissy or bunny boy or whatever, just tell me what your advice is."

"Fine. Just get a bit closer to me."

Ruka immediately complied into Natsume's command. He leaned in close enough to hear Natsume's breathing. Just then, Natsume mumbled something under his breath. Ruka's eyes widened in a great span as his brain processed Natsume's words. As soon as the newly-discovered information sunk in, his face flushed red as he began to stutter alien words to Natsume.

"N-Natsume! You're not serious!" Ruka, horrified by the advice, gaped at him while yelling, as well as blushing. Natsume smirked as he put on an innocent face. "What? You said you wanted my advice that desperately so I just followed you. Anything wrong with that?"

A vein popped on Ruka's head. How dare this best friend of his play innocent in front of him!?

"I knew I was desperate! And who would've thought that you, my so-called best friend, would give me such a perverted advice!?"

"Ruka, seriously, 'perverted'? Hell, what are you, a girl? You're such a sissy."

"I'm not a sissy! Anyway, I won't be doing what you told me. Never. Hotaru would get mad at me for doing so."

"How sure are you about that? I bet Imai would be in cloud nine once you do that."

In that last sentence, Ruka gulped. He doesn't know anything about Hotaru at all, except for minor things. 'What if what Natsume had said was right? But, there's still great risk in doing such thing. But… there's nothing wrong in trying, right? I mean, it's not like I'm going to lose something important such as Hotaru's relationship with me. Oh shit! What if she really breaks up with me once I did it? I don't want that!'

Natsume noticed that Ruka was off to his own world, rumbling stupid nothings on the other side of the limo. So, he took his manga and plopped it in front of his face, hoping to catch a few shut-eye for a few moments.

~Meanwhile at the Yukihira Manor~

"Mikan! Are you done upstairs!?"

Yuka's voice filled the manor as she called Mikan for her breakfast. It was already 6:30 in the morning and class starts at eight o' clock sharp. And it takes thirty minutes to eat breakfast. Fortunately enough, the academy is approximately a thirty-minute drive from their mansion which leaves enough time for her to notify the headmaster about her arrival.

"One more minute, Mom!" came Mikan's voice from her room. She's currently arranging herself for her first day at school. Thinking that her appearance is fine enough, she grabbed her bag from her desk and walked out of her room and cascaded down the stairs.

"Is Mikan done already?" her father asked her mother. Yuka shrugged before answering, "She said, one more minute. I'm actually tracking the time right now. She only has 21 sec—no, make that 18."

Izumi chuckled over his wife's behavior. Sometimes, he just can't believe his wife could be childish sometimes. After a while, he heard his beloved call for their daughter once again, "Mikan! Ten seconds left! If you don't come down within the allotted time, I'm gonna bombard your room, hear that!?"

"Dear, don't yell at her. She must be already—"

"—here." Mikan finished for her dad.

As soon as Mikan made her appearance, Izumi's mouth dropped, as in literally. Yuka was facing backwards from Mikan because she was preparing the table for breakfast so she didn't see her personally and physically.

"Well, it's a good thing you know that I always keep track of time, especially with you. Anyway—Izumi, what's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost!" Yuka exclaimed when she finally noticed her husband's reaction. Trailing as to where Izumi's gaze was directed, she gasped as her lovely golden brown eyes landed on a different figure, definitely not her daughter's.

The person was wearing Mikan's uniform, as well as carrying her bag. She had her auburn hair separated and braided, the right portion laid in front of her shoulder and the other portion left behind her body; added to that, she was also wearing spectacles—all in all… she looked like an exceptional nerd.

"Oh my, gosh! Is that you Mikan!? Noooooooooooooooooo! That's impossible! My daughter is far much more prettier than this girl here! You! What have you done to my beloved daughter!? Answer me or else we'll be meeting in hell right now! Answer me!" Yuka yelled as ice daggers formed from thin air and pointing all their sharp ends towards the person. In short, one wrong move or even one unreasonable answer, better go bye-bye to the world because in fact, all the sharp ends are directed to certain vital points—and you'll be dead before you can say 'Holy crap!'

Yuka prepared herself as she took over her fighting stance, ice daggers still suspended in mid-air.

The person sweat dropped. And then, she began to talk, "Mom, would you stop that? You're over-reacting, you know. I only changed my appearance for some certain reasons. No need to get all so worked up!" Mikan walked over to her dad and gave him a peck on the cheek. She then led herself to a vacant seat near her mother and took a sit. Mikan sighed when she saw that her mother has yet recovered from the sudden shock of her appearance.

"Mom, let's sit already. The food's cooling down already. And you know how much of a glutton I and dad are." She said and resumed eating silently. Bit by bit, Yuka was able to recover her shock. Soon enough, she finally regained her ability to speak.

"Mi-chan~ Why did you have to change your appearance? It's so not cute at all!" Yuka pouted. Mikan rolled her eyes while laughing. Seriously, a middle-aged woman, pouting? "Mom, I already told you. I have my reasons for doing so. Anyway, how do I look?"

Izumi grinned before answering, "You don't look like Mikan, at all; with the glasses and braids, you're totally a nerd. Well, a pretty nerd to be exact." Mikan nudged her dad as Izumi laughed. Yuka joined in before answering Mikan's question. "Just like your father said, dear. You look like a nerd with the get-up or whatever you call that thing but one fact remains the same." Mikan looked at her mom with expectant eyes. What do you mean, Mom?"

Yuka laughed softly. "Honey, you may be wearing that disguise that keeps your true face but there are things that you failed to cover up."

"What are those?"

"Your smile and your beauty. No matter how you change your face, your beauty can still be seen but your smile is something you're not able to keep to yourself. Mikan, your smile is your trademark. So, whatever happens, don't lose it."

Mikan's chocolate brown eyes softened as she listened to her mother's statement. True enough, even though she wore the disguise, she can't hide her smile… although she wasn't that sure about her beauty since she really wasn't aware of it at all.

"Don't worry, Mom. I'll never lose it. If I do, who would smile for daddy and you?" Mikan joked which caused the couple to laugh. "Yeah, yeah. Who would smile for us if you lose it? Surely, you're the one who makes this manor as lively as it can be. Without your out-going attitude and bright smile, for sure, the manor would be as dark and gloomy as hell." Izumi replied in betweens of laugh. Yuka nodded in agreement. Mikan smiled at them and glanced at the grandfather clock standing quietly in the corner of the room.

Mikan gasped. As if on a cue, a car horn was heard from the outside and a few seconds later, the enormous oak door opened… revealing a young lady with jet-black hair that didn't reached on her shoulders with lovely violet irises—the genius Hotaru Imai. She was also wearing the academy's uniform as she strode towards the dining hall.

"Good morning, Yuka-sama, Izumi-sama," Hotaru took a glance of Mikan, "and to you too, Idiot." Mikan looked heart-broken while Izumi and Yuka smiled at Hotaru before giving her their greetings.

"Oi, we have to go. We still have the dean to notify." Hotaru said in a commanding voice. Mikan immediately complied by shoving her food to her mouth while grabbing her cup of morning blood. She stood up and leaned over to her parents to give them both a goodbye kiss on the cheek. As soon as she finished, she took her bag and hurried towards Hotaru.

Hotaru looked at Mikan with a stoic face before she hit Mikan with her baka gun. "You're so slow, Idiot. Yuka-sama, Izumi-sama, we'll be heading out."

"Ouch! That hurts, Hotaru! Meanie…" Mikan pouted as she clutched her head. She then turned to her parents and waved them goodbye, "See you later, Mom, Dad!"

"Yeah goodbye, darling! Have fun in school! Tell us about it later, okay?" her mom said. Mikan nodded with a smile as she walked out of the door with Hotaru.

When she was definitely gone, Izumi and Yuka glanced at each other.

"Do you think it's all right?" Yuka started.

"What?"Izumi asked innocently. As a result, Yuka spanked him with her spoon. "Hey! That hurts! What was that for?" Izumi whined as he brushed his head with his fingers.

"That was for playing innocent, idiot."

"Well, I guess it's fine. It's not like she's gonna kill him the minute she sees him. He's her fiancé, after all. So, no harm present." Izumi shrugged as he drank the blood content of his cup. Yuka shook her head in despair, "You're so carefree, you know that."

Izumi grinned.

"That's why you love me, right?"

Yuka's face turned bright red and spanked Izumi once again. "Sh-shut up!"

~at Hotaru's limo~ on the way to school

"Remind me again on why you wore that disgusting disguise to school? Obviously, Mikan! You don't look good at all!" Hotaru scolded her best friend. She was angry—or rather, fuming—because of Mikan's sudden change of appearance. Mikan let out a nervous laugh as she averted her eyes to the ground.

"Hotaru, you already know the reason. I wanted to use this disguise because I want to know whether they will accept me for who I am or what I am. You know much better that I don't like having fake friends that goes behind my back." Mikan briefly explained. Hotaru let out a sigh.

"Fine, whatever. Do what you want. But always remember, I'm here. You can come and ask me for help when you need it. I will help you, if that's what you want."

Mikan's eyes sparkled. "Seriously, Hotaru!? You're gonna help me? Oh, I'm so happy I could cry!" she said as she enveloped Hotaru in her hug. A vein popped in Hotaru's head as she readied her baka gun.

"With pay money, of course. Do you think I'll help you without any exchange?"

"Awww… And here I thought you're finally going to be nice…" she whined as she tightened her hug.

"Let go of me, Nose-drip girl… or else you'll face my baka gun's wrath."

With a nervous laugh, Mikan let go of Hotaru and straightened herself. Hotaru stole a glance at Mikan. 'She doesn't look that bad to me. At least her disguise suits her and she doesn't look near to any suspicions. I guess, she'll be fine.'

"Ne, Hotaru… What are you gonna do once you see Ruka-pyon?"

"I'll corner him and take embarrassing pictures of him and sell them to his fan girls. In short, I'll make him my money source." Hotaru said in an impassive voice.

"Typical Hotaru. Aren't you excited to see what Ruka-pyon will give you later? You know, as his welcome present." Mikan said voice full of mischief. Hotaru blushed slightly that didn't go unnoticed by Mikan. Mikan's eyes glowed in delight as she approached Hotaru excitedly.

"Was that a blush I saw? Oh my gosh! I didn't know you can blush! Wah~ Hotaru is so cute~! You know, you should blush some more. It makes you much prettier!" Mikan squealed in delight. "Well, too bad I hadn't taken out my phone in time. Tsk. Then maybe I could've got a picture of a blushing Hotaru." She pouted cutely.

"As if you'll ever do that. You know I've got tons of pictures featuring your embarrassing moments from elementary to high school. And, as you may know, I have a photo album of those pictures. I wouldn't mind selling them to your future fan boys."

"Hey, I thought that was private! I even paid you just to keep my photo album… Hotaru, you're so cruel!" Mikan glared—at the same time pouted—at Hotaru. Hotaru just rolled her violet irises. "Honestly, are you sure you're a vampire?"

Mikan nodded stupidly, "Of course, I am! Where did you get that idea?"

Hotaru turned away, "Nowhere. You just don't seem like one. Well, based from your attitude, that is."

Mikan laughed softly, "Yeah. I get that from Ella and Mae always. They say I'm too human to be a vampire. Vampires… are supposed to be scary creatures, right? They suck blood from human victims, their eyes glow bright red, and they have super powers. Sometimes, I just think that I might not be a vampire at all. Maybe, somewhere in between."

Hotaru stared at Mikan while the said girl was staring up the roof of the limo in wonder. 'Yes, Mikan is too human to be a vampire. Sure, she has the weirdest attitude of them all. She's such an optimist, nowhere near a true vampire's characteristics. But, she's a real vampire… and a powerful one too, if I must say. She may look like a helpless vampire but deep inside, I know she holds much power. I've seen her prowess over the years I've been with her. And if my calculations are correct, even with mine, Ruka and Hyuuga's powers combined against her, she'll forever remain undefeated. But, it might also affect her in some other way somehow. 'Coz I know for sure, that every power has flaws."

"Ne, Hotaru—" Mikan started after she got off of her own world. Hotaru looked at her with a 'What?' look. "Ne, based from what I told you about last Sunday, what do you think?"

"How many times have you asked me about that again? And to put it simple, Hyuuga loves Seraphim. There. Period." Hotaru said as she turned her attention to the view outside the windows. Mikan stared at her for a while with disbelief before shifting her attention towards her phone, reading a story's soft copy she downloaded the other day.

~Alice Academy Gate~ 7:30 am

"Wah! It's so big! This school's much bigger than St. Marie's campus! Amazing!" Mikan said in excitement as soon as she stepped outside the limo and into the academy's grounds.

"Hey, idiot! Shut up, you're drooling!" Hotaru scolded her best friend. "Eh~ But, Hotaru. Is it true that all of the people here are vampires?"

Hotaru nodded. "It wouldn't be called 'Alice Academy for Vampires' if there is a single human in here, would it?"

Mikan sweat dropped, "Yeah, right. Anyway, I think we must hurry. I'm betting the headmaster's waiting for us." Mikan began to walk towards the limo. Hotaru followed her and told the driver to head to the Teachers' Building.

~in front of the building~

"Oh, you must be the transferee students! Welcome, welcome! Welcome to Alice Academy!" A blond guy with shoulder-length hair and soft cerulean blue eyes greeted them in the doorsteps of the building. He was grinning from ear to ear and Mikan and Hotaru couldn't help but force themselves not to laugh. One thought crossed their minds: 'I bet he's a homo.' Hotaru composed herself and asked him the most obvious question… "Who are you?"

The guy just gave an apologetic smile before answering, "I am Narumi L. Anjo. Homeroom teacher of Class 3-B. Sorry for the late introduction. I just got carried away. Oh, the headmaster is waiting in his office on the top floor. I shall accompany you there and also, I can entertain your questions whilst heading there."

Both girls nodded as Narumi opened the shiny oak door and led them towards the stairs. While walking towards the principal's office, they talked about some rules and facts about the school. After 20 minutes of walking up the stairs, they finally arrived in front of door with golden handles. Narumi once again opened the door for them. The girls went inside as Narumi followed suit.

When they entered, they saw a man in his mid-twenties with light blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. His desk had a name tag saying 'Kazumi Yukihira, Headmaster'. From the looks of the man, he emits a different aura in which you will always find him respectable and the one you won't want to mess up with. Mikan noticed this aura and although she finds this a bit scary, she nevertheless comes near the man with wonder in her eyes.

Hotaru, who was looking bored before, widened her eyes as she watched her best friend approach the headmaster. Narumi, who was stunned by the brunette's sudden movement, started to panic and was about to near Mikan when he saw Mikan hug the headmaster. And surprisingly, the said man didn't budge but gave back Mikan's hug… leaving the other two with their mouths opened and agape.

"Uncle, I missed you! How are you? Geez! You never told me that you work here! You just said that you're a headmaster of a school somewhere but you never told me the specific name of the school you were leading with." Mikan pouted cutely as she let go of her uncle. He gave Mikan an apologetic smile before answering back, "Sorry about that. I just want it to be a surprise for you. Who knows, you might want to go here just because I'm here. Anyway, since when did you start wearing glasses? You look like a nerd! No wonder I didn't recognize you for the first time."

"Eh~? You didn't? Hotaru, Mom and Dad told me that I still look the same. Then why are you viewing me in such a different manner?"

"Actually, you don't look the same at all. But something gave away your true identity."

"Really? What is it?" Mikan asked excitedly as she leaned closer to Kazu.

Kazu laughed, "Your smile, dear. Your smile gave away your disguise."

Mikan groaned in despair. "Geez! Does that mean I have to hide my smile as well?" Kazu immediately shook his head, "You don't have to, Mi-chan. Just keep it always plastered in your face. I don't want to see you without that beautiful smile of yours, okay?" Mikan nodded while smiling. She then went back to Hotaru's side as Hotaru gave her a 'tell-me-everything-right-now-or-else-I'll-reveal- your-identity-to-everyone-by-today' look. Mikan sheepishly smiled and gave an 'okay-I'll-tell-you-later' nod and turned to Narumi.

"Narumi-sensei, I'm very sorry for worrying you. I clearly saw your horrified expression earlier as you tried to approach me and stop me from coming near the headmaster knowing that he doesn't let any stranger come near him without him knowing their identity fully. I apologize for my sudden behavior earlier, sensei." Mikan said as she bowed down for apology. Narumi was shocked from her sudden action but immediately retaliated, "No, it's all right. You don't have to apologize. I don't especially mind."

"Well, since I and my best friend here are transferees, we would like to officially introduce ourselves before the academy's headmaster and to the teacher present. My name is Mikan Yukihira. I am 17 years of age and I also have the SEC and Nullification Abilities Alices. Kazumi Yukihira here is my uncle from my father's side."

"I am Hotaru Imai. 17 years of age and I have the Invention Ability Alice."

Kazu and Narumi nodded in understandability. And then, Narumi greeted them excitedly, "Welcome once again to Alice Academy, Mikan-sama, Hotaru-sama! I am awfully sorry for my rudeness earlier. I didn't know that you two are part of the Heirs: Mikan-sama as the Northern Vampire Clan Heiress and Hotaru-sama as the Eastern Vampire Clan Heiress. Oh, I'm so glad that the four heirs are finally here in school!"

Mikan looked at Narumi, obviously confused. "Ne, Narumi-sensei. Did you just say that all the four heirs are schooling here? I know that Ruka-pyon is here, which makes us three. But who is the other one?"

"Oh, don't you know the Southern Vampire Clan Heir? He's quite famous, you know? His name is—"

Hotaru covered Narumi's mouth with a handkerchief in order to prevent him from spitting out unnecessary words for Mikan to hear. "You'll find out sooner or later, Mikan. Just don't ask questions for now. The answer is not really that needed."

Mikan stood dumbstruck but nodded in understanding. She knows that she'll find out sooner or later and that there's no need for rush because everything has its own perfect time. Suddenly, a thought crossed her mind. She turned to Kazu and stared at him seriously. Kazu was a bit taken aback but immediately composed himself and asked, "What is it, Mikan?"

"Uncle, I want to hide my real identity for the meantime. And I think you know the reason already, uncle." Mikan began. Kazu nodded, "Yes, I do know your purpose. But do your parents know of this? Things might get out of hand once they know that you're hiding your true self in here."

"Mom and Dad are aware of this. Please, Uncle. It'll be only temporary. Besides, I will reveal myself once someone finds out my true identity. So, no worries." Mikan assured her uncle. Kazu couldn't help but fulfill Mikan's wish as her guardian while she stays in the academy. Suddenly, he looked up to Mikan.

"U-Uncle? What is it?"

"I heard you're to be betrothed. So, who's the lucky guy?"

Mikan fumed in anger. "Uncle! Please don't bring that idiot up in our conversation! Damn, I hate his guts!"

Kazu scoffed, "You hate him already? Sheesh, and I was looking forward onto meeting him." Mikan turned her head sharply, "Hmph! It's better if you don't meet him. I just so hate him!"

"Who's the guy, anyway?"

"An idiot jerk going by the name Natsume Hyuuga. Gosh, just saying his name makes me go red in anger!"

Kazu looked a bit surprised, 'Natsume Hyuuga, huh? No wonder Hotaru doesn't want his name be mentioned. Well, he is Hotaru's cousin, after all. And from what I've observed, Mikan doesn't know that he also studies here yet. Oh my, looks like my niece is in for some surprises.'

"Narumi-sensei, can you please lead these two lovely ladies to their homeroom class? You are their teacher, after all." Mikan and Hotaru's eyes widen in surprise. They caught glimpse of each other and thought of one thing: 'That homo is gonna be our teacher!? No way!'

As if reading their thoughts, Kazu answered the question lingering inside their heads, "Yes, Naru is your homeroom teacher in this school year. Do you perhaps have a problem with that fact?" The two girls immediately shook their heads and replied, "No, we don't mind. Please take care of us."

"Well then, Naru? Could you please?"

"Sure, headmaster. Mikan-sama, Hotaru-sama, kindly please follow me." Narumi said and let the two girls go outside first and then he followed suit. While on their way towards the ground floor of the building, Narumi told them that their luggage are already in their room and he also informed them of their star rank. Mikan asked Narumi what a star rank is but he told her that everything will be answered by their partners later on.

A few moments later, they finally reached the ground floor and headed out to the high school classroom building. Meanwhile, somewhere up the Sakura trees…

"Oi, Nat! It's almost eight and the bell is going to ring anytime soon." A blonde-haired, blue-eyed lad looked up to his best friend who was lying on the highest branch of the sakura tree with a manga covering his handsome face. Slowly, the manga fell off his face and revealed a messy black-haired, ruby-eyed teen, looking down at his blonde best friend.

"I'm skipping. I already know the lessons so why bother?" Natsume stated, bored as usual. "Come on now, Nat! Hotaru's arriving today and I know that Aunt Kaoru is going to make Hotaru look after you." Ruka warned Natsume. Natsume groaned as he close his eyes, "You don't have to remind me of that, Ruka."

Ruka's eyes glistened, "Then, are you gonna attend school?" Natsume glared at Ruka and answered, "Can I do anything to avoid?" Hearing Natsume's answer, Ruka leaped in joy. Natsume rolled his crimson orbs and was about to leap off the tree when his irises caught something:

It was Naru walking with Hotaru Imai and an unknown girl.

Natsume thought that the unknown girl wearing nerdy glasses might be Hotaru's best friend since according to Ruka, Hotaru is transferring with her best friend—in which, he hasn't got any idea at all.

Just then, an evil plan struck into his mind.

I'll play with this little girl and see if she interests me.

So, how was it? Nice? I'm so glad to have finished it although it took me longer than expected… So, what do you think of this chapter? Please leave a review! Thanks a lot for your support!