Saturday, 15th of August

Mitsuru tried to apologize through a phone call this morning. Mitsuru tried everything to show her remorse, including recommends me to resume my job as a teacher at Gekkoukan starting the next semester.

And.. SEES was in turmoil, since their leader Minako didn't want to return yet. Minako is with me, she said that she will return to SEES after Mitsuru apologize openly in front of everyone, so Mitsuru said that she would arrange special meeting to unify SEES tomorrow. I don't know what does the word 'special' means but... you know, every meeting must be boring.

-Beep-Beep- A mail? Figures, it's Mitsuru.

/"I am in Yakushima to arrange our special meeting tomorrow. My subordinates will pick you and Arisato tomorrow at 8am, please be ready."/ Special meeting in Yakushima? Hmm... sounds good to me.

/"Yes."/ I'm still mad... I lost 5kgs because of her EPIC suspicion.

/"Good. Actually I have a present for you. Just for you. So please be there."/ Sounds fishy... Another Interogation? *sigh* whatever.

Oh yeah... the strega-duo were still under investigation, they were jailed the same way as I was, but as I expected they didn't say a word, they don't even mention their names. Somehow I feel bad for them...because they are back to where they used to be. Sometimes on my stroll around Iwatodai I tried to search for the remaining member Chidori Yoshino, but so far... I couldn't find her. If I meet her... I dont know what to do, but at least I wanna make sure that she is alright and... meet Junpei in the end. They'll make a good couple you know.

As for Ikutsuki... I didn't hear anything yet... he was under investigation by the specially organized disciplinary committee of Kirijo Group. I couldn't help but being afraid that he wasn't working alone, I couldn't shake these worries off my mind. I feel like... finding a small part of far bigger picture?

"Ao-chi? ...Is something in your mind?"

"Y-yes?" Then I realized that I was having lunch with Minako in my old apartment.

"*chuckles* look at you, you were daydreaming with your mouth full of rice." She swept the rice from my cheek. Lately we are... so close *blush*

"Ahahaha... *scratching head* I was thinking about tomorrow, I mean... what kind of meeting held in Yakushima? *continue eating*"

"Hmm... maybe Mitsuru-senpai will announce her apology to you and we will have some fancy diner?" Yeah... you have a point there Minako.

"At least that will be fun right? You will be there twice in a row... what kind of place is Yakushima Mii-chan?" I pretended to know nothing.

"You mean the place we have visited? It was somekinda resort owned by senpai's family, there was a beach nearby... so... umm... *fidgets-fidgets* if we have the chance... let's walk by the seashore at night to stargaze okay Ao-chi?" Minako said that shyly. She is so pretty that way.

"*clearing throat* sure... Um... let me wash the dishes."

"Nope... let me do it." Then Minako got up and pile the empty dishes. "Umm... Ao-chi..." she suddenly looked nervous.

"Yes?" Then she held my hand.

"I... I am happy... I wish I can be together with you like this... forever... so... please don't leave me ever again... okay? I mean... try to stay away from dangerous situation once in a while..." Minako knew that's impossible... but I understand... she is trying to show her concerns. Her hand was shivering in worry. My heart was... shattered. What could I say? What could I promise to her? Then she continued, "Umm... I don't mind if you don't feel the same as I am... I mean... it is your decision, and I believe in you... so... just don't leave me... okay." She smiled... and walked to the kitchen. I felt so bad.

"I am... sorry..."

"Hm? Sorry for what baka?" suddenly I heard Labrys voice...? Maybe I was just hearing things.

"If you think you are hearing things... no you are not, baka! Look behind you!" this time it sounded loud and clear... behind me? Then I looked behind at the direction of the door.

"L-Lisa-san?" There stood Labrys in her usual white hoody jacket, her beautiful long hair was hung loose. "Lisa-san!" before I could stand up she hugged me from behind, I felt her soft torso brushing my back. Oh this nostalgic feeling. *blush*

"I've been through hell to see you damnit! *sniff-sniff*"

"H-Hell? Seriously? What have happened?" I couldn't help but being afraid.

"*giggles* don't worry, nothing serious happened, actually they allowed me to see you. And... I heard about your confinement from Aigis yesterday. I am so frightened baka!" She brushed her cheeks on mine, "I miss you badly Aoi-kun... I just... can't wait to see you. I am so glad you are alright. *sniff*" We fell silent and...

"*clearing throat unpleasantly* Good day, MISTRESS Kamina." It was Minako holding a big-big butcher knife menacingly. Where did she find that?

"Minako-chan!" Labrys jumped cutely and hugged Minako. "How are you doin'?"

"*giggles* I am fine Lisa-san, glad you are here... are you worried about Ao-chi? Don't worry about him, he has nine lives. *giggles* Um... wanna join me in the kitchen?"

"Ooh-ooh! Sure! And let's have some tea. I know how to make the delicious one." Thank god mysteriously they're being friendly.

Then we spent afternoon together drinking some tea that Labrys made... This time the tea was normal and really delicious.

Evening

Me, Minako and Labrys were on the apartment roof, enjoying the summer night breeze. To think about it, tomorrow would be the day of summer festival and all member of SEES will spent their time at Yakushima... we might as well celebrate it there. So that was why it is 'special' meeting. I hope it will be fun.

"So...Lisa-san, is it really okay for you to be here? I mean... if you really don't like the lab I'll do something about it."

"Aww... Aoi-kun is always be my shining knight, although I am the shining one,*giggles* there's no problem really. More importantly, they allow me to meet you now right?"

"Lisa-san must be missing you so much Ao-chi. But be careful Lisa-san, you can't touch him as you please in front of me." Minako hugged my left hand.

"Ooh... you dare to challenge me now Minako-chan? Don't worry Aoi-kun is mine already!" Labrys hugged my right hand. Then they glare at each other... so... this is how Harem is?

"Girls... don't worry I love both of you so... ACK!" they punched my face simultaneously. I fell straight to the road 2-floors below. And the girls just laughed.

Labrys Point of View.

Minato-kun is already inside the apartment, probably to go to sleep? On the roof is just me and Minako-chan sitting side by side on the cold concrette... somehow Minako seems nervous around me... Actually me too... but... I am not nervous, it's more likely... jealousy. I am jealous of everything Minako-chan has. I am jealous that she is human... and I know... she loves Minato-kun verymuch...and I... I love Minato-kun too. Yeah I am jealous... but I like Minako-chan. She is true to her heart, and somehow I feel that we have many similarities, including our feeling toward Minato-kun of course... *sigh* Minato-kun... please don't leave me.

"Minako-chan, I heard from Aigis-chan that you were the only one who believes in Aoi-kun when SEES were suspecting him as a Shadow. Aigis said that she was also believes in Aoi-kun, but she has no choice but to follow Mitsuru-san and Ikutsuki's order at that time. And... I heard that you were gone... where have you been at that time?"

"*giggles* I stayed at my friend's place, her name is Rio, and her house is close to the Moonlight bridge and... *giggles* this one evening minutes before midnight I heard someone yelled my name repeatedly, and when I take a look outside, there was Ao-chi running frantically yelling my name... and *chuckles* he was running without shoes! Can you imagine him that way *laughed heartily*" Minako laughed while patting her thighs. She really is pretty... Minato must fall for her.

"Minako-chan... if anything happens to me, please take care of Aoi-kun alright..."

"Lisa-san, what do you mean? Come on, don't talk like that! You make me worried." Minako held my hands strongly. Yes, she is always true to herself... she is really worried about me right now. She always real to herself... and she is a real girl... she will make Minato-kun happy. "Lisa-san... whatever you are thinking right now, you should remember that Aoi-kun will feel deeply devastated if anything bad happens to you... you are dear to him, I can see that."

"Yeah... I wish you are right Minako-chan... I would really glad if that is true, because... um... I am sorry to say this... because I... I love him." Minako looked a bit surprised but then she is smiling.

"His head must be gets bigger if he heard that Lisa-san, *giggles* why apologize? You have the right to say that... because... I know that already... you care about him a lot don't you? And me too... so... I understand." We fell silent for a while... admiring the stars and the moonlight... thinking about the same person we care a lot. "So... let's stand by him Lisa-san... because *giggles* you know, he draws dangerous things and situations to himself almost every time. He needs us." Minako's gaze was gentle and warm. Somehow I feel calm...

"You are beautiful Minako-chan... your heart is... no wonder he likes you a lot *giggles* Yes, he needs us... let's protect him."

Then the night goes on with me and Minako talking mostly about him... Minato-kun thank you... I am happy that you found me, now I can continue to live on... and I have found yet another precious friend, Minako Arisato. I am truly happy.

Up Next. #15 The Meeting