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Guest- It might be awhile before Natsume gets jealous. He still will, but Akira and Mikan aren't even friends yet. They just had their first conversation in this chapter. They will go back, but after Mikan and Akira get closer.

Chapter 21

"So what are you gonna do when we get out, Mikan?" Riri asked the nullification Alice.

The female twin had stayed close to Mikan ever since she found out Alice's didn't work well around her.

"I can touch metal and electronics without being dragged somewhere." Was her explanation.

"I want to find some howalons!" Mikan said jumping up and down.

"Howa...lons?" Riri repeated confused. "Oh you mean the food that you liked at that other Alice Academy right?"

"Yeah! They're really good!"

"Nice to know you have your priorities in order." A snobbish voice came from behind. "I'll accept it, because I get to go shopping and whatever else, but don't think of getting closer to Akira."

"I-"

"And tell your freakish friend to stay away from Abyss. We don't need newbies like you two taking away our princes." Then without even waiting for a reply, the person turned and left.

"What was that?" Mikan asked after a moment of silence.

"That would be the president of the Abyss and Akira fan club." Riri replied bitterly. "She thinks that's she'll get both Akira and Abyss to love her, but they don't even know or care that they have a fan club. Not to mention that now only Rose and Azura-"

"It's Gretchen." Mikan corrected. "She doesn't like Azura."

"Okay. Only Rose and Gretchen can get because they're related to Abyss. I think the fact you got Akira's respect might cause you some problems with her."

"It shouldn't be that bad. What Alice does she have?"

"Spying. The Infiltration Alice."

"Oh, it might be bad then."

"You think?" Riri asked. "I don't mean to be rude, but she has destroyed friendships with her Alice.

"She did?"

"Though nobody really cares about it anymore." Riri placed her hand on Mikan's student handbook. "Well, I gotta go see Connor. Bye Mikan!"

Then Riri entered the electric currents and was gone.

"Didn't think she'd leave." Akira walked up to Mikan. "How have you been?

"Why are you asking?" Mikan took a step back. "You never talk to me."

"I would if you and your friend weren't in trouble right now."

"Trouble?"

"The stupid fan club wants to humiliate you at the party we'll have."

"Why would they-"

"Have you not seen my fan club or are you this oblivious. They hate you, Mikan." Akira ran his fingers through his hair. "Were you this much of a baka at the other Alice Academy?"

Mikan froze.

Bakabakabakabaka

"Oi." Akira stared at her. "What are-"

"Don't mention that Baka Gun!" Mikan shouted.

"Baka...wha?" Akira repeated his green eyes shingling in confusion.

"I don't wanna remember Hotaru or Permy or Ruka or-" Mikan choked up. Natsume...

"This is a pain." Akira muttered. He grabbed Mikan and pulled her close to him. "Fine. I won't try to remind you." The blonde said.

Mikan looked at him in surprise.

"But you're gonna have to promise me one thing." Akira added.

"What?"

"Tell me what happened to you."

"No!" Mikan tried to Akira away, but he didn't move.

"Look I don't want to remind you, I already said I wouldn't." Akira pulled Mikan closer. But, I need to know what I can't say around you."

"Ask Nobara." Mikan replied quietly. "I don't wanna talk about it."

"Alright. I will." Akira turned to go. "While your out, you should buy a dress. The party the school is having is coming up soon."

"Party?"

"If you can't find a good outfit, nobody will respect you, least of all the fan club." Akira said walking away.

"Hey Mikan!" Ayano leapt over the table and ran to the brunette. "Please tell Hibiki she has to perform at the party."

"You knew?"

Ayano looked confused. "You didn't? Everyone was talking about it. It's partially the reason why we're going out of the school."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Mikan almost shouted.

Hibiki wrote something down quickly and held it up.

'Nobara and Rose were talking about it with you. You kept nodding your head.'

"You know they'll be serving any kind of food suggested as long as they can find it."

"Really?" Mikan lit up. "Even Howalons?"

"If we can find them." Rose replied.

"Oh..." Mikan slowly said. "I know why I didn't remember."

'Howalons?' Hibiki wrote quickly.

"Yes."

"Don't worry about it." Ayano smirked. "We're getting out of here, and Hibiki's actually gonna talk!"

'I thought we agreed that I wasn't going to sing.'

"Well, can you think of someone else?" Ayano asked.

Hibiki glared at her.

"That's enough you two." Rose appeared with Nobara. "Oh there you are Mikan. We were looking for you. Are you ready to get a dress?"

"I guess." Mikan shrugged.

"Well you better be. The gates at the front of the school are opening."

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