Hello again, Minna-san! How are you? I have a small writer's block but it's due to me working. However, I decided to upload Chapter 7. And may I say it's one of my favourite chapters so far. It's pure time with Mephisto. Rather short unfortunately, but still fun.

I hope you enjoy it.

The beginning of October was really busy for me and for all the teachers. We had already began the preparations for the examinations of the Pages. There were many barriers we had to put around the camp area the students would go to in a few days. It was a really difficult job, especially if you hadn't done it before. Also, it required the cooperation from most of the staff, especially Meisters like Aria and Tamer.

I had to deal with Igor almost every day, as he was also a Tamer, and a fellow examiner of the test. I thought Igor was negative and unfriendly when I first met him. But now, I think he is much worse. He was uncooperative and rarely helped around and that happened only when Mephisto stepped in. In short, he was one of the reasons of my bad mood and exhaustion these past days.

The tests continued without a brake and I couldn't wait for next week as we would finally get a break. My schedule was so full I couldn't breathe. I was also running to some conferences across the country. There were giving theoretical exams and material recommendations for Meisters who wanted to achieve the 'Upper First Class' title.

The worse thing of all though was that, although everyone seemed busy -and I mean everyone, both students and teachers-, Mephisto was the only one who didn't seem to be troubled at all. And that infuriated me to the core. Not only he was as relaxed as a person can be, but he was calling me to his office, with ridiculous excuses at least once a day.

It was either:

"Ayame-san~ How's Rin doing?"

To which I would reply:

"Mephisto-san he was at your office two hours ago, remember? You scolded him for accidentally breaking that statue of yours in the Music Room…"

Or…

"Ayame-san~ Yukio tells me you and he had a splendid time together yesterday… What exactly did you do~?"

To which I would say irritated:

"Mephisto-san… I don't get why Yukio would tell you that he and I spent the day together-"

"I asked him, that's why~"

"And also, I don't see how what Yukio and I do, would be any of your business…"

The excuse with which he requested my presence three days ago was the following: Apparently a friend of his –didn't know he had one of those- had given him a chocolate cake and he wanted me to try it.

I was more surprised at his request than angry -that he didn't respect the amount of work I had- and I just went along with it. It's a universal fact that Mephisto loves sweet things and never, ever, shares it. So, it really caught me by surprise.

And though I was reluctant at the beginning, he convinced me and I stayed for a while in his office. The cake was delicious and you could taste some vanilla in the chocolate. Mephisto even treated me to some Creamy Sherry. After the third piece and second glass even I felt more happy than usual. Even if I was trying to be wary of him and his sudden act of kindness I couldn't help but relax a bit.

When he wasn't being a giant pain in the ass, it turns out Mephisto was a lot of fun. He told me a couple of dirty jokes that made me almost spill the Sherry out of my nose and he ended up laughing alongside me.

He showed me proudly his vast anime and manga collection, along with some pretty rare 'Honey-Honey sisters' items. Along with a pink Yukata which he proudly wore for my entertainment. We even ended up talking about our favorite anime and when he heard I had watched only five in my entire life he recommended about thirty of them that I should watch.

I tried telling him that I didn't have time for stuff like that and he just patted my head and told me that I should take it easy and not waste life worrying about little stuff.

"I'm not worrying about little stuff! I just have a lot to do!"

"Yes, Yukio mentioned something~", was his reply and I just sighed annoyed.

"Why would Yukio tell you something like this?"

"Because I asked him~" He purred.

"You ask a lot of stuff…"

"I just want to know how you are~"

'You could have asked me!" I complained.

"I do! But, you never tell me anything!" He complained back. "If you were more truthful with me, then I wouldn't have to ask other people~"

I tried changing the subject as he was right, once more. I didn't trust him in general. And how could I? When I've been hearing all these stuff about him? For years! When I'm aware of the fact that he is in charge of Rin and I have no idea what he is going to do with him… And now here I was! In the same room with him. Talking and laughing like we knew each other for a long time.

It felt like someone was mocking me. But since I came here, everyone, Mephisto included, was really great to me and always did their best to make me feel welcome. After that, any efforts of recomposing myself went to hell as I ended up staying with him for almost three hours.

That's it everyone! Sorry for it being so short. See you next week! Don't forget to reivew!

Next Chapter: Memories. Totally new chapter. I had been requested for the protagonist to spend more time with Yukio and make Mephisto jealous! I listened to your request and I've given you Chapter 8!

Have a wonderful week!