"Have you apologised to Set-chan yet, Asuna?" said Konoka, from the kitchen.
"Why do I have to apologise to her, I didn't do anything wrong." huffed Asuna.
"Even if that's true, you should still apologise Asuna-san. I'm sure Konoka-san would appreciate it." advised Negi, across the small table.
Asuna looked to towards Konoka, who was staring back at her with expectant eyes.
"Oh alright." sighed Asuna, "I'll do it tomorrow after school."
Konoka smiled and went back to cooking dinner.
"Sakurazaki-san! Can I talk to you for a sec?"
Setsuna looked up from her desk, and to her surprise, it was Asuna standing in front of her. Immediately realising who it was, she scowled.
"What is it?" Setsuna asked, in a monotone voice.
"Well- you know- about the other day- I came to- err… apologise." hesitated Asuna.
Setsuna's expression didn't change. She abruptly stood from her desk.
"Thank you, but I will still not accept you as Konoka Ojou-sama's friend."
Setsuna turned to leave but was stopped.
"Wait just a minute! How can you just say that, you weren't here for Konoka for years! How can you preach to me about being a friend! How can you-"
Asuna faltered as she looked at Setsuna's downcast face. Setsuna pulled her arm away from Asuna's grasp.
"Your right, I wasn't here at those times." Setsuna looked up at Asuna with determined eyes, "But now I'm here, and I'll never let anything bad happen to Ojou-sama, even if it means sacrificing my life for her. You're an eyesore and I will not stop until you are out of her life."
Asuna was left speechless. Never in her life has she been spoken in that manner. Before she realised, Setsuna had already stepped through the doorway.
"Hey, wait! I'm not done taking!" shouted Asuna, as she ran to catch up with her. However, when she looked down both corridors, she couldn't see her anywhere.
"Damn, she's quick." cursed Asuna.
Setsuna sat on the tree branch. As she scanned the area, she saw a familiar person, Konoka. Subconsciously, her eyes followed her. Konoka was sat under the very tree she was in. Setsuna didn't know what to do except from keeping still. While Setsuna watched, she couldn't believe how tranquil Konoka looked; her hair slowing waving in the wind and how she closed her eyes as if she was having the most peaceful dream. Setsuna observed with a serene smile. In spite of this, the moment was swiftly ruined.
"Konoka, did I make you wait too long?" said Asuna, was she walked towards her.
"No not really. Did you bring the picnic?"
"Of course." said Asuna, triumphantly. "Move out of the way Konoka, I'll set it up now."
"How dare she speak to Ojou-sama in that manner?"
"Well, well, well, what do we have here? Jealous are, hanyou?"
"Evangeline, what are you doing here?"
"Nothing really, I was just on my rounds and I spotted you. So, you upset about your Ojou-sama hanging out with that baboon girl?" Evangeline sniggered.
"Not really." said Setsuna, composed.
"Hmm, really now? So, why we keep watching then, it seems pretty interesting."
Reluctantly, Setsuna continued to gaze at the scene below.
"Jeez, Asuna, you rice on your cheek again." giggled Konoka.
Konoka reached towards the rice grain and picked it off and ate it.
"Jeez, Konoka, that's so embarrassing." said Asuna, feeling the heat rise to her cheeks.
"Look at that, aren't they like a couple." taunted Evangeline. "Seems like Konoka doing just fine without you."
"I've had enough of that girl!" said Setsuna infuriately.
"Is that so? Why don't you just challenge her then and prove how worthless she is?" proposed Evangeline.
Even though she said this, when Evangeline turned her head, she found out to her amazement that Setsuna had already left from the tree. She looked down to find Setsuna standing in front of both Konoka and Asuna.
"Asuna Kagurazaka, I challenge you to a duel!" declared Setsuna.
Well, this is the next chapter. Don't know when i'll post the next 1. I realised how much work i actually have to do before the end of the week so may not have enough time to do next 1 for a while. anyways enjoy and review :)