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Chapter 8
I bowed gracefully and said with a blank expression, "Thank you, Miyajima-san." He's actually more handsome in person but too plain compared from my brothers. He has light brown hair like his father with a body that is not muscular but not too skinny. He smiled warmly at me. "So, Sakamaki-san, let me escort you around the academy." We started walking and told me all the things I need to know. We took a break from walking and we're now currently seating on a bench in the yard, alone since all the students have classes. "Sakamaki-san, how do you like the tour of the academy so far?" Miyajima asked me. Now he's wants to have a conversation with me. Should I humor him or just continue to be unresponsive? But from the way he talks and how others approach him, he seemed really kind and gentle. I just looked at him, seeing that he really wants a response from me. "It's fine, it's really nice in here. Thank you for showing me around." He smiled brightly. "Finally, you spoke. You're welcome. I was thinking that you're not satisfied in here or with me." He was scratching his head and looking away while a hint of red showed in his cheeks. Is he shy or something? "I'm not dissatisfied with anything, I'm just not talkative." I responded hoping to clear the misunderstanding. He chuckled, "That's good to hear then." Then he put his hand on his chin, thinking of something. "Oh! Maybe you're having a hard time speaking in Japanese? Clearly you're not one. Am I right?" Is that his conclusion to as why I don't talk much? But that's actually a good alibi. I covered my mouth and chuckled. He was surprised getting a reaction like that from me. He just smiled and asked, "Am I wrong?" I shook my head sideways and said, "No, you're right." He stood up and said, "Well then, if you're having a hard time and in need of help, I'm happy to assist you." He bowed and offered his hand in front of me. He's really this nice? Well, he is the student council president. I took his hand and said, "Thank you." I smiled genuinely. Maybe not all humans are bad. I immediately stopped smiling so that he won't be charmed. Then we continued on the tour.
I learned that all the students here are either famous or rich and then Miyajima is an actor. Most of the students here have flexible schedule since they have jobs to attend to. We arrived at a big building that looked like a hotel. We went to the receptionist to ask for my room key, the receptionist went away to find my key. Miyajima tapped my shoulder and I looked at him. "The receptionist will explain to you the details about living here in the dorm. I need to go now since I still have some work to do. See you tomorrow." I bowed to him and thank him. "Thank you very much Miyaijma-san." He quirked his eyebrow. "You know what? Miyajima is long to pronounce and you're already having a hard time speaking also, it's my father's name too. You can just call me Ryu." He waved his hand and was walking out of the entrance when he suddenly stopped then he came running to me. "Sakamaki-san, here." He gave me a piece of card with his name and a number. "If you need anything just call me. Bye!" He finally went out of the building.
The receptionist came back and hand me a piece of white enveloped. I took it then she bowed and left. I opened it and there's a letter inside.
Airi,
I changed my mind, you're not living at the dormitories anymore. I decided that it is better to let you live with the Mukami brothers. I forgot to mention that this is where they also study. Wait for them in the dormitory's lobby to pick you up there.
Your Father.
He really FORGOT to mention that! I sighed then smiled. This is actually better, I won't be alone and I get to be with someone I know. I looked at the clock and the classes have already ended. I put back the letter inside the envelope. I felt four presences behind me. It's them. I turned around to face them. They're all wearing the uniform of the academy. Kou, Yuma and Azusa wore the same while Ruki wore the same as Ryu. Kou, Yuma and Azusa are still in middle school but Ruki? Is Ruki in high school already? "Hello Ruki, Kou, Yuma and Azusa. I didn't expect to be with you guys since father forgot to mention that you're all studying here." I said with a straight face. They didn't respond and all of them are looking at me, at my outfit. I looked down to see my dress if there's anything wrong with it. There's nothing wrong with my dress, what's they're problem? I looked at them and asked, "Uhm, guys? Do I look weird?" I know that they are used to see me at my outfit back at the demon world, is it really that weird? The first one to speak is Kou. "No, no, no! It's actually the opposite Airi-chan, you look lovely!" Kou cheered. "I thought you're still going to wear your princess outfits." Yuma uttered. "Airi-san, it really suits you." Azusa timidly said. Ruki walked closer to me, facing his back at his three brothers. "It's a good thing that you found something that suits your taste." He said while he smiled. I blushed at the gestured that he showed me. I know that he still doesn't want to show to others how deep our bond is but he smiled while his brothers are here even though they can't see, but still. I covered my face to with my hands to cover my blush and he saw it then smirked, erasing the smile he had earlier. "Come on now, we're going home." I pouted. I'm happy that he only shows his honest side to me, rarely. I hope that someday he can also lower his guard to his brothers.
We are in their car going to their mansion here in this world. Ruki and I are seated beside each other then Kou, Azusa and Yuma on our opposite. Kou told me everything about him in the academy where Yuma complains and they start arguing then Azusa just stops them while Ruki is sitting silently while reading a book. I looked at him. I was at their castle back at the demon world last week, when did they start living here? "Ruki, when did you start living here in the human world?" I asked him. He closed his book then looked at me. "We moved here after the day you returned to your castle when you charmed us all." I was shocked. So that day, it was already decided that I am starting high school at the human world. They were sent here because of me, It's as if they're like my body- "Yes, we are like your bodyguards. We are sent here to guard you, to protect you." Ruki said while looking at me, smirking. I looked at him then pouted. He did it again, reading my thoughts. I guess, it's good that there's someone else understands me besides Shu. Is it really a good thing?
We arrived at their mansion. It's smaller than their castle back at the demon world. We went inside and it was perfect for my taste. This is really nice, not too bright but not too dark. I like it! "I'm glad you liked it." Ruki said and everyone including me stared at him. "She's not even saying anything, how did you know she likes it Ruki-kun?" Kou asked astounded. "Yeah, you also couldn't tell with her blank expression." Yuma added. "That's amazing, Ruki." Azusa said timidly. Ruki sighed. "Seriously, it was obvious of how she looked around the mansion. Airi, I'll show you to your room." We went upstairs and left Kou, Yuma and Azusa perplexed. "Did you notice how she looked at the mansion?" Kou asked his two brothers. "Nope." Yuma answered and Azusa shook his head implying a no. "Ruki is the only one able to do that to Airi-san." Azusa timidly stated. "Yeah, yeah." Yuma agreed. "It's because he's the only one looking at Airi-chan differently." Kou said then giggled.
We are walking along the corridors. "How do you know me so well Ruki? I asked. Even I can't help myself know how. He chuckled. "It's simple. We always spend the time with each other whenever we're together. And I know that it isn't just me, you also knew me so well. You just don't show it like I do." We stopped in front of a door, he opened it and ushered me inside. "Here is your room. I even organized all of your things." He said proudly. I opened the closet and saw all the dresses I bought earlier neatly arranged. Did he even arrange my underwear? Just thinking about it made me blush. "Don't worry. It's all in your bag over there. I didn't touch or even peek at it." He pointed the bag over my bed. I sighed, relieved that he didn't saw it. It would be embarrassing if he saw my taste in underwear. "Ruki, thank you very much. I really appreciate what you've done but you don't have to do this, I thought you hate doing a lot of work?" I looked around the room and it's designed with my favorite color blue. "Did you also decorate my room?" He crossed his arms on his chest then also looked around admiring the work he did. "Yes and you're welcome." He said proudly again. It's really great and I love it. "I bet Kou and the others doesn't know that you did all of these." I said then giggled. He agreed and said, "Yes, because this is the last time I'm going to do this. Oh, before I forgot. Karlheinz-sama asked me to give this to you." Ruki took out something rectangular container from his pocket and handed it to me. I took it from him and opened it, inside was a dark blue framed eye glass and a folded note. I took it out and read the note.
Airi,
This eye glass has magic imbued to it that nullifies your ability to charm whenever you smile. Ruki was the one who brought this item to me and asked to cast a spell on it. Enjoy.
Your father
As I read the note my eyes widened. This means I don't have to hold back anymore? I took out the eye glass and I can feel some magic radiating from it. I tried wearing it and faced Ruki. "Ruki, thank you very much." I smiled, showing my appreciation for what he did. Seeing that he didn't get affected by my charm it means that it works. "It works!" I cheered, I felt really happy that I hugged Ruki. He stiffened. "Thank you so much Ruki!" I can feel him slowly relaxing. I let go of him then looked at him, smiling. "You're welcome. I know that you're having a hard time holding back so you really owe me one." He said then he smirked. I pouted then giggled, "Okay, I owe you one then."
