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Dinner was more insufferable than usual.

Gazing at the fish on his plate, Asano could feel his head reeling. He watched Minako get confessed to and it actually bothered him. Not only that he got caught by that jackass Akabane who taunted him and to make things worse, he was pretty sure Minako and the red-headed jerk had something going on between the two of them. The way that jackass acted as she got confessed too, then his disappearance from school…it meant something was going on with him toward her.

Then to make matters worse, he realized that he was watching Akabane because he was jealous of what might be between the two. He was bothered by her relationships with other guys and that wasn't good news in his boat. In fact it was downright bad. Extremely bad, because that meant he felt more than he wanted to toward that idiot girl.

That idiot girl who shares a hairstyle and first name with an anime character willingly! That idiot girl who chose to stay in Class E of all places! That idiot girl who willingly like Akabane! That idiot girl who had a cute smile. That idiot girl who had very pretty eyes! That idiot girl who he freaking liked!

He didn't want to marry her, he was with her on that. He wanted the freedom to choose his future and when she finally made her so-called life changing move he could say no. However, when he did that would he leave her alone? He was attracted to her, there was no denying that anymore. It was just proving it all the more when he denied it like he had.

So what, was he willing to go head to head with Akabane for the title of boyfriend?

Stabbing his fork into a slab of fish, he chowed down on it and sighed. He didn't care right now, he wanted to be sure she was even worth pursuing. It was possible he only liked her right now because she completely hated him and there was something true to wanting what you can't have. It wasn't just a melodramatic thing people said. It was based on fact, he just would make sure it didn't ruin him like it did others in history.

Taking small bites as he tried to figure out his next move Asano froze when he felt him. Him being the chairman, he could feel his eyes on him burning into him like hot coals. Forcing on a smile, he looked up from his plate and gazed at his father who was watching him from over his ever present laptop. Honestly, he didn't know anyone who was more attached to a laptop than dear old dad. "Can I help you with something…Chairman?" he questioned.

At once, his mother excused herself muttering about how she wish they get along like when he was young but Asano had no idea what she was going on about. He couldn't remember his dad ever being tender with anyone. The closest he came to tender was when he was with Minako…maybe he wanted a daughter instead of a son. It would certainly explain his weirdness with that girl.

He bet his dad was tender behind doors with his mom, but that wasn't something he thought about.

Smiling at him, the chairman pulled a page from nowhere before sliding it down the table which he caught quickly. Gazing at the page, his eyes had to adjust when he found calligraphy and English glaring back at him from the page. "That is the class roster for you're after school project with Minako-chan, you'll notice theirs pairs," he said

Letting his eyes roam across the page he didn't get very far before two things happened. First the doorbell rang while he was trailing down the list before he came across three names. Seo, Ren, and Kaho, he had no idea who Ren was taking to the class with but he hated his luck. It was during this while under the watchful eye of his father, he could hear his mother talking to a familiar chirping voice. One he really didn't want to see at the moment because he really wasn't ready to face her.

It was only moments later that Minako was escorted in with her little housemate and mystery Class E student that popped up just like that Ritsu, Itona Horibe. Looking at the table, she frowned and glanced at the chairman, "If you told me you were having dinner I wouldn't have come so quickly," she muttered awkwardly.

Smiling at her, both teens waited half expecting him to invite her to dinner, "Not to worry, although I am curious to know how you got here so fast," he said looking at some bags in Itona's hands.

Frowning, Minako crossed her arms, "I was buying a toy helicopter, some microchips, surveillance equipment, and…what else," she questioned Itona.

At that the boy gave her a measured stare before he seemed to get whatever message Minako gave him, "Tools…laptop…and some programming tools," he said.

Looking back at the chairman, she smiled, "…For a project," she told him.

Nodding, he smiled and held out a page for her, "Here is the class roster for the waltz class," he told her holding out the paper.

At that she gave him a look, "You called me for that," she said heading over. Grabbing it she looked ready to complain before her eyes lit up and a smile grew, "Oh I ask you to forgive all the bitchy things that passed through my head just now," she said laughing. Then she turned her blue eyes, that he earlier claimed to like, with a wicked gleam shinnying in them toward him, "I also might give you a hug because Christmas just came early and you do deliver better than Evil Old Santa Clause, Papa-in-law," she said amused.

Smiling at her, obviously enjoying this as much as the sadistic bitch before him the chairman shrugged, "Whenever you feel ready dear daughter-in-law!" he said casually.

Standing up, Asano went over and grabbed Minako's arm ready to pull her away only to have her pull her arm from him in annoyance, "Yeah, let me guess. You want to take me upstairs so you can try to threaten me into whatever story you're going to concoct about this. Well guess what darling, this time you're the one with the blackmailable secret. So you can come up with whatever story you want about why we're going to attend this class but if it makes me sound bad even in the slightest…well then your friends are going to get the truth. Along with that truth they'll learn that you don't trust them in the slightest which I'm sure is to put plenty of thoughts in their head about their so-called leader. So plan well my dear fiancé," she said patting his shoulder.

Glaring at her, Asano could feel his face flushing read with anger but she just smiled, "Yeah, I know it's not nice is it," she said before going on her tip toes to kiss his cheek, "Karma is a bitch…and I don't mean the red-head in my class!" she said brushing past him. Walking to Itona with a skip in her step and a smile that just wouldn't fade she grabbed his hand and lead him out, "Well I'm in such a good mood Itona, let's go out to eat once we drop everything off!" she said leading him out.

Watching her leave, Asano shook before storming out of the room and upstairs. He was furious, she not only got the best of him. She was someone who he considered of lower intelligence that got the best of him and to make matters worse it was in front of his blasted father. Like it wasn't humiliating enough when he had to face that bastard after losing to that loser class. Now he got bested by a girl his father intended to be his toy in front of him. Then to make it so much worse…

…he kind of liked it.

Watching Asano leave it was only ten seconds later that the door slammed to the boy's room. Well this was just going over very well. Minako was performing better than he imagined. She really was such a good girl, even when she didn't want to she performed well for him. Smiling when he heard footstep, he peered back and watched his wife head over with two plates fill with dessert.

Smiling as she set the plate down, she shut his laptop and pulled her seat closer, "So is your plot going as intended?" she asked him amused.

Smiling back, he shook his head, "A wise woman once told me you can't force love…you can only create opportunities to develop it," he said quietly.

Chuckling she took a bite of her slice of cake, "If he finds out what you're doing he'll deny anything he might be developing for Minako-chan," she said quietly.

Shaking his head, he sighed, "My son is just like me, he's smart enough to know that he can't fake his feelings, that they're all his own even if an outside source helped push them along. I didn't raise an idiot…perhaps an egomaniac…but I'm afraid that's genetics," he joked.

Watching him, she frowned, "I wish you two would get along," she muttered.

Frowning, digging into his cake himself, the chairman shook his head, "I don't need him to love or like me, I just want to make him strong. I won't let my son be weak…I'll do all I can to polish him into an example of true strength. That's my love," he said.

Watching him, she frowned, "Showing him kindness and affection won't change what you've done for him, what has to happen for you to realize that?" she asked him.

Looking over, he gave a cryptic smile, "Maybe I'll reconsider things when an octopus beats me at my own game," he said. Getting a look from her, he continued on with his cake and thought maybe he would make Asano still take Minako on a date this week. He was pushing them together a lot, but it was for both of their benefits in the end and that would let him sleep easily.

After dinner she and Itona headed home still tasting the dinner they were served before hitting the sack, Minako had dreams of sugar plums and lobster before getting pulled away by her alarm. As she got ready for the day she was high on life. She finally got back at that jerk all on her own. It would probably come back to bite her considering it was him, but she would be ready.

The morning pass quickly and she made all three lunches with a bit extra in each one. She was so happy she made another lunch with Karasuma-sensei for Bitch-sensei possible. So by the time Asano came a knocking she didn't pay his glares much heed. No she just started toward the new day before taking notice of a certain someone when a usual event didn't happen.

Mr. Flower Vendor was distracted today. Standing at the intersection she was always mauled at she found him piecing together a bouquet with a distant look in his eye. He was in the zone with his thoughts and still hadn't come out of them. Frowning, she eyed Asano and Itona who were slowly but surely putting more distance between her and them. Itona was eager to get to class to show everyone his newly improved helicopter he would be using to help spy on Korosensei when he was here.

It would be equip like the tank too and be able to fire mini missiles, much to her delight.

Meanwhile, while Itona was distracted with showing his new toy Asano seemed too wrapped up in his own stuff and only provided her with a glare before snapping he was thinking of the excuse. She would be lying if she said that didn't put a smile on her face. She knew he would probably get her back, but she got him so much worse than he could ever get her because it was his ego that killed him the most about this.

He would be able to handle Karma or someone else getting the best of him, but the fact that she of all people. Someone he consider an idiot…that killed him. Heading over to the Vendor, she stopped, how is it she didn't know his name? Shaking her head, she reached over and poked him in the back making him jump in response. Looking around he quickly turned to her and put on a bright smile, "Blondie!" he said immediately reaching over to pull her into a hug.

Standing still, she frowned when he didn't rub her hair like usual. Instead he just hugged her loosely and didn't make much of a move. Looking up, she found a frown instead of a smile, "…You okay Mr. Vendor? You looked bummed," she said pulling away from him.

Giving her a smile, he shook his head, "Nothing for you to worry about. After all, we're perfect strangers to each other. I don't even know your name!" he said jokingly.

Smiling, she grabbed the edges of her skirt and gave him a curtsies, "Where are my manner, Sir Flower Vendor, it gives me great pleasure to introduce myself to such a striking man such as yourself. For I am Minako-chan of the Suzuki clan, I do hope we can make each other acquaintanceship and create a budding relationship!" she said overly dramatic and with lots of flare as her accent burst free.

Gazing at her amused, he leaned against his cart, "Is that an English accent I detect? I can't believe I didn't notice it before. It's so cute," he said making her blush.

Looking away from him embarrassed, she shook her head, "My mom was from merry old England and when she taught me English I sort of learned the accent along with it," she told him. Fiddling with the end of her skirt, she shrugged, "I hide it for the most part because in elementary school and middle school it isn't seen as cute. It's just another reason for boys and girls to make fun of you. Say they can't understand you, so I taught myself to hide it," she told him.

She didn't know why but it just felt so easy to talk to him. She never blabbed like this to people she hardly knew. At least she didn't think she did. Still there was just something peaceful about Mr. Flower Vendor, he just had this air around him.

…a lot like Nagisa.

Pausing, she gazed at Mr. Flower Vendor. Was it possible? Watching him reach down to pick up some lilies for his bouquet, she watched his clumsy movement and shook her head. There was no way, beside Nagisa was always like that. She remember seeing him back when they were all freshmen. Back when she was still just a stalker and his and Karma's friendship began.

It was like a sparkler in the beginning. It burned bright but eventually it fizzled out, Nagisa was one of the few people who could unnerve Karma and she could never figure out why. At least till now of course, now she could see what make Karma weary of Nagisa. They all came to realize how easy it could be for some people to just walk past them like it was any normal day and finish them. He discovered the secret danger that surrounded Nagisa.

She didn't think Nagisa would ever use it though…he was sincerely sweet.

Watching her quietly, he clipped the long stems away, "You could be a voice actress then…or you have the makings for one if you really worked at it and go serious about it," he said amused.

Looking at him confused, Minako crossed her arms, "That's out of the blue," she said.

Smiling, he shrugged, "Hiding an accent isn't easy, nor is faking one. Take actors who are from other countries but come to America to get big. A lot of the time they have to hide what they're voice really sounds like for their roles and you will never know they come from Australia or wherever. That's because they're professionals who work at it. If you worked at it, I'm sure you could completely drop the accent, maybe even pretend to have others. Although if you don't I wouldn't worry, the British accent is the single most desired…you'll have no problem with the kiddies when they realize just how cute your voice is," he said giving her a wink.

Sighing, Minako smile and nodded before bidding the vendor goodbye. Amused by the fact that she now has received love advice from her assassin uncle. Then got told by a flower vendor to not worry because eventually her weird trait will be what all the boys want! Like when a mom told her daughter when she got older, boys would want her curves instead of the bean poles that were the rage now.

She use to get the same speech…it did pan out. After a while when puberty came, boys began to like her a lot more than the bean sprouts they previously wanted. It was probably just the chest though, after all, all guys seemed to like the chest.

Watching his prey walked around the corner, the God smiled, he was reassured he definitely made an impression in her life. She noticed his absent and noticed his mood swings. She was coming along nicely, absorbed in her own little world completely unaware she made a dangerous friend.

Heading around the corner she got a couple blocks away from Mr. Flower Vendor when she found Asano stalking toward her. He was alone and didn't look happy, "Where the hell did you go?" he snapped annoyed, apparently her presences hadn't been missed at all. Not that she care, Itona got absorbed in his work and she didn't doubt Asano was like that.

Walking past him she shrugged, "I was talking, unlike you I'm nice and people like talking to me," she said walking along.

Rolling his eyes, he trailed after her, "That or they just want to take advantage of you," he said.

Snorting, she looked over, "Well they should know that's your job shouldn't they," she said sarcastically, wondering how long he was going to keep acting like this. Seeing how it's him through, she should probably expect awhile. "Why did you even come back? Or continue this walking together crap, I know it's all a lie," she said looking over at him.

Looking at her surprise, he frowned, "If you knew, why didn't you go whine to the chairman?" he asked her, half curious and half annoyed.

Sighing, Minako shook her head and waited a minute or two before she finally spoke, "Well, despite hating you for trying your very best to use me to collar your father. I don't hate you enough to rat you out to said man, besides I don't like being around that guy any more than I have too. So, you're the lesser of two evils," she said casually.

Walking together in silence, Asano opened his mouth to speak to her only to jump when she let out a cry, "Okajima! Mimura!" she cried spotting both boys. Running toward them, she left Asano behind and joined the two guys, "What are you guys doing going this way?" she asked beaming.

Smiling at her, Okajima quickly began to frown, "Ah, it's nothing queen. I wanted to walk by that art exhibit from this side of town. My favorite photographer is unveiling some of his new pieces, I wish I could see them," he said sighing.

Frowning, Minako peered over, "Gino DiNozzo?" she questioned.

Looking at her surprised, he nodded, "Yeah how you known?" he asked.

Laughing, she nodded, "Makoto loves him; she actually bought some of his work. Next time you come over I'll show you her collection. Not only that but when he needs some down time between projects he'll photograph models and things. Makoto on occasion does modeling to help further her career and has worked with him. They're chummy," she said happily.

That got her a look of awe, "I am so jealous right now," he said.

Chuckling, Minako crossed her arms behind her back and smiled at Okajima, "Now, now no need for jealousy but do get ready to love your queen! Because I can deliver and what I will deliver is tickets to a certain art event showcasing everyone's favorite artist Gino!" she said laughing.

Widening his stare, Okajima leaped over and hugged her tightly, "Are you serious!" he yelled.

Laughing, she shrugged, "You like Gino DiNozzo, but I like Gabriel Sorrento! He is the pyro Romeo to my pyro Juliet," she told him. Getting a look, she smiled, "He's my favorite artist. He often deals with fire theme pieces and he's unveiling his newest at the exhibit. My sister got invited by Gino because they have a secret on again/off again relationship and he apparent wants it back on. She can't go though, because big sister has to go on location for her movie. So, me and Rio were going, but I still have two tickets left. So ones yours and if you want to come Mimura the other is yours. It's a great place to meet directors," she told him temptingly.

Smiling, he nodded, "Sure, if you promise not to burn anything down. I'm not a big fan of second degree burns," he said amused.

Chuckling she nodded, "Neither am I, but not to worry. This exhibit is hyped up to be his masterpiece of all masterpieces…I hope it's a dragon that spews fire! If it's as great as they say…my urges to burn will be put on hold till at least next month!" she said grinning.

Heading up the mount, Minako and Okajima chatted about their respected artist. Leaving behind a forgotten Asano who watched her head up the mountain all chummy with the two boys. Since when did she have such good relationships with guys? "What are you doing here?" asked a snide voice. One that made his blood pressure rise with its tone alone.

Turning back, he found the two all-stars of Class E.

Rio Nakamura and Karma Akabane.

He had to resist rolling his eyes because despite everything he had to say something to him. "You should really watch her more, now she's going to art exhibits with boys…idiot walks toward danger," he said ready to leave only to get stopped.

"Despite what you and she have right now, what Minako does and who she does it with is none of your business. It's none of mine either, unless she decided to tell me about it," said Karma coolly.

Glaring at him, Asano open his mouth to retort only to be stopped by Rio, "Also, Okajima and Mimura are her friends. Stop acting like you know her Asano…all you are is her temporary beard and nothing more, why are you even acting like you care. What she does outside of her required time with you is none of your business and stop thinking she's an idiot who can't handle herself. She got along just fine before you, so stop acting like you're a martyr…your starting to annoy me," she said heading up.

With that Rio headed up leaving both boys behind, "Like the lady said…stop acting like you have an actual role in her life. Because all you are right now is a background character," he said before giving him a salute as he headed up the mount.

Watching him leave, Asano scowled after but he didn't really feel angry. They were right, as much as he didn't want to admit it but they were. He was getting ahead of himself but he didn't really know what to do at this point. He didn't deal with girls. Heading toward the main school he scowled, he didn't deal with girls but his friends did. Pausing, gazing up at the school he sighed, maybe he should tell someone about her and him.

She was right about how it might help to have someone to talk about it.

As much as he didn't want to admit about her being right. The stress of having to keep this hush as annoying, so perhaps he would just tell at least one person he wouldn't have to pretend with. Out of the group that didn't leave many candidate for him to talk freely with however.

Seo, he liked Minako. He would only complain if he told him and offer no solutions. Besides, he rather not tell Seo he liked the same girl he liked. Seo was a jerk but he was still his friend and he didn't want to fight over a girl…even if he had no chance with said girl. It was obvious to everyone but Seo that Minako utterly hated him. A toad had a better chance with Minako than Seo.

Araki, he liked Minako too but he no longer like liked her. He was over her and he would be a good one to confide in but…it didn't feel right. He might not be after her anymore but that didn't mean it was okay for him to up and say he liked her to him. That was a bit to cruel even by his standards.

Koyama, he was completely ideal. He didn't like Minako and had no chance of ever gaining feelings for her because for some reason he was creeped out by foreigners…it took him forever to get use to Asano. He would be the perfect person to tell about the idiot princess, but he was rather lacking in girl advice and what to do with his…feelings.

So that left it down to one. Ren. He had a connection to Minako but he didn't like her. His connection was through her deceased twin and according to Araki he never even looked at Minako romantically. Despite the fact that Minako was the spitting image of Usagi considering they were identical twins, he didn't think the two of them the same.

Heading up toward the school he cemented it in his mind. He was tell Ren what was going on and have that be the end of it all. Ren would help him come up with a plan on what to tell the two biggest gossips in school along with what he should do. Whether he should ignore this mild attraction and leave her to her bad choices or give some thoughts of actually pursuing her someday.

First though, he needed to come up with something to tell Seo and Kaho.

Everyone was out with Karasuma-sensei, she wanted to join them but she received some alarming news as of recently so he couldn't join the fun. So she was left inside with Ritsu, waiting for Korosensei to return. Sitting across from the computerize girl, she gazed at the chess board and made another move. Hearing a chuckle come from Ritsu she looked up curious, "What's up?" she asked her.

Looking at her amused, Ritsu shook her head, "…You play chess so horribly…I just find it surprising considering how things are coming with your plan," she said amused.

Smiling, Minako nodded while Ritsu gazed at the chess board mapping all her possible moves, "I don't know why. What I'm doing in all actuality is chess only in real life. I suppose though…it could be because of Wonderland," she said shrugging.

Pulling her eyes away from the board, Ritsu cocked her head, "Wonderland…as in Alice's Wonderland? Through the Looking Glass?" she asked her.

Nodding, Minako reached down and pulled up her unmoved queen, "When I was young Mama would read Alice before me and Usagi went to sleep…I was enamored with the idea I could go there and when I was younger would often look for it. It's why my Aunt eventually started to call me Alice," she told her amused. Turning the queen in her hand she smiled, "I always imagine what they would say to each other and to us, if they could talk," she told her.

Smiling, Ritsu picked up her own queen, "I imagine they must all be friends who enjoy their mock battles with each other…they're completive and go all out but at the end of the day they're friends. Aside from that though, why does you Aunt call you Alice…why not Minako?" she asked her.

Snorting, Minako shook her head and laughed, "My auntie has been trying since my brother was born to speak Japanese but she can't and she butchers our names when she says them. Because of that Mama taught us English so we could still talk to her. She still tries to learn Japanese but at most she can only say small sentences…it's hard to believe but she has trouble with Asian languages. Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean…she can't speak any of them. Give her a European language and she's fine but none of the Asian ones," she told her.

Nodding, Ritsu smiled, "Do all your siblings have English names?" she asked her.

Smiling at Ritsu, Minako have her a nod, "I'm of course Alice, Izaya is Eric, Makoto is Madeline, she can say Papa's name because Mori is also Latin, and Usagi was Samantha. I suppose when I get married and have kids my children and husband will get English names as well. I should probably start coming up with them," she said chuckling.

Going quite the two of them continued their game before Minako spoke up again, "…How are my affairs by the way?" she asked quietly.

Peering at her, Ritsu closed her eyes for a moment as she searched and checked things, "They're coming along, Bitch-sensei will need to sign some new papers but that's all. You're not quite there yet, but you soon will be. Keep doing what you're doing and it won't be long now…but are you sure you want to do this. It could cause quite the strain between you and your father," she said concerned.

Frowning, Minako shook her head, "…It's his own fault. Besides…its time I show him exactly what I can do and that I'm not the invalid that he seems to think I am. With him you have to force his eyes open…you can't wait for them to open all on their own," she said scowling.

Watching her quietly, Ritsu peered at her before catching sight of Korosensei heading toward them and from the look of things the computer girl would guess he heard everything. Standing behind Minako silently, he reached for her rook and made a move catching one of Ritsu's pawns. "Minako-chan, you shouldn't be so willing to damage ties between you and your father. However, sensei can respect you wanting to show your father your strength," he said catching her attention.

Peering back, Minako frowned, "It won't kill our relationship…maybe make him wearier of me but that's all," she said shrugging.

Nodding, he smiled down, "So what brings you in for the day?" he asked.

Sighing, Minako rolled up a sleeve and showed Korosensei a big bruise, "I have to take a good long break, there was a mix up with my meds," she said frowning. Sitting still as Korosensei survey her arm said girl just frowned. She didn't notice a thing till she saw the bruising after her bath a day or two ago, with a call to Izaya he called the doctor who called her.

He had her check the bottle and the pills, the bottle read right but the pills inside were dangerously high and she was told to stop taking the pills. When she got her new ones she was not to take any of them till at least a week after she took the last wrong one. While this happened, she wasn't allowed to do anything that could cause her injury. "This is serious how on earth did they get your medicine wrong?" asked Korosensei concerned.

Waving off his concern, Minako smiled, "Human error Korosensei, nothing to worry about. I just count myself lucky enough that I didn't get wounded or that I wasn't given something I'm allergic too. The pharmacist must have had a bad day or something. Everyone has them," she said casually.

Her words didn't seem to reach Korosensei though, "This is a serious mistake Minako-chan, if you had been injured badly you could have bled out within minutes!" he said sternly.

"Your point," said Minako shrugging.

Looking at her surprised, Korosensei looked like he had just been back handed, "…Your point?" he questioned her confused.

Sighing, Minako looked at him, "I thought I made this perfectly clear. I don't care about dying Korosensei and I'm not afraid of it either. If I die through natural causes, grave error, suicide assassination, victim of casualty, or random act of violence I don't care. Also please don't mistake this as a cry for help, I'm not suicidal. I'm not nearly selfish enough or depressed enough to take my life and put my family through more hell…but I accept death fully and whole heartedly," she said.

With that said, Minako turned away from Korosensei and back to a confused Ritsu. Reaching over she continued on with their game like she said nothing troubling unaware of a small group outside the door. Watching Minako for a moment, Korosensei sank into thought. He touched on this with Minako before but he didn't even think she was like this. Something had to be done, "…Minako it sounds as if you've given up and I have to say that surprises me…I never thought of you as someone who gives up," he said.

Frowning, Minako peered back, "It's not giving up…you can't fight death. When it comes it comes, Usagi and mama proved that, so it's not giving up its just accepting. It's better than living in denial like some people," she said casually.

Watching her, he crossed his tentacles, "Korosensei will give you back your want for life Minako-chan. He promises you that," he announced sternly.

Sighing, Minako shook her head, "I don't want death, I accept death…what about that is so wrong or hard to accept?" she asked annoyed.

Grinning widely, Korosensei grabbed Minako's shoulders and shook her, "There is nothing wrong with it, but to not have any regard for your life. That is not something sensei can accept, he will instill a want for life in you. Sensei promises you this," he said determined.

Seeing his determination, Minako let out a groan, "…I think I just regretted being born," she said.

Showing his green strips, Korosensei let out his signature laugh, "Nurfufufu, Sensei hasn't met a student he can't change! Just you wait Minako-chan! Soon he'll have you praising life and wishing to live a long and happy one," he declared.

Sighing again, Minako turned back to her game with Ritsu, "For the last time…I don't not want to live! I just don't care about living or dying…" she said rolling her eyes.

Her words were ignored though

It was at lunch he grabbed Ren.

That was the best time to slip away unnoticed, so while everyone went to eat he dragged Ren away so they could talk in privacy up on the roof. It was off limit to students but he made copies to the keys long ago and nothing was off limit to him, including his father's office. Nemu was a sweet girl and smart, but a bit of an airhead and was always losing her stuff.

It was easy to take the keys and make copies before slipping them back into her purse.

The roof though, it was completely isolated. No one came up here, no student or teacher and there was no kind of surveillance up here yet. It was the one blind spot in his father's school…a temporarily blind spot though. By next year dear old dad would put some eyes and ears up here and it would no longer be an escape for anyone. Leaning up against the fence, he watched Ren who took to leaning against the roof entrance, "…So…what is it you need to talk about?" he asked.

Sighing, Asano frowned but pushed through the awkwardness of what was to come, "…I'm engaged to Suzuki-san…" he said ripping the Band-Aid off right away. Letting that information sink in, he watched Ren's eyes widen in shock but before he could comment he continued. "…There are plans…to end this engagement but they can't be done till Minako makes her move. The chairman's rules…comments?" he asked giving Ren a chance to speak.

After all he still had plenty of shocking information for his friend.

Standing quietly, Ren reached up and cupped his chin, "…You've been seeing her on Wednesday. I had been wondering why…I knew it wouldn't be you using her to spy. She would sooner come to school in just her underwear before she betrayed Rio. At least that mystery has finally been solved. We all know how you are with your privacy so we've said nothing. Seo has been dying to ask though. I'm guessing your dad set it up for the two of you to see each other once a week or something, correct?" he asked.

Nodding, Asano sighed, "He has us meet every Wednesday as a means of bonding so things aren't so awkward when we say our vows. Minako is planning something to stop the marriage and I can't do anything till she makes a move, my father made that deal with me. I get to say yes or no, while she doesn't get that choice…" he said.

Watching him closely, Ren's eyes narrowed, "…Why do I get the feeling your about to tell me but?" he asked suspiciously.

Grimacing, Asano reached up to scratch his head and before he said anything he gazed at the mount with a frown and asked himself again. Did he really like her? Taking a minute he thought of her, from their first meeting and of every fight they had. Of the way her nose wrinkled when she got furious with him, the way she put out her bottom lip when she saw she lost a fight. The way her eyes dance when she was laughing. Then the dreamy look she got every time she thought of that idiot Akabane and he frowned, "…I like her…I'm with her on getting to choose our futures…but if I release her from the engagement she'll never look at me again," he confessed.

Hearing nothing from Ren, Asano looked up and found a cold expression touching his usually sunny friend. He always found smiles on Ren, it was rare he didn't. Hell even when he was nervous he had an awkward smile in place, "So now you want me to help you get her attention correct?" he asked.

Frowning, Asano gave a nod and waited. Sighing, Ren reached up to brush away his bangs a serious gleam within his eyes. "Do you know how many boys have asked me to help them with her?" he asked him quietly. Giving Ren a quiet no, Asano's gaze narrowed when a cold smile touched Ren as he looked away with a strange look in his eye. "A lot, but out all of them I've only helped three. Araki, Shindō, and Tanaka want to know why?" he asked him.

"…Why?" asked Asano.

Smiling, Ren chuckled, "They liked her not her reflection. Araki, he had no idea what kind of person she really was but if she had accepted him then revealed her true colors…I know he would still like her. Maybe be a little disappointed she isn't the princess everyone thinks she is, but he really enjoyed her company and thought she was a sweet person. Shindō, he can't like a girl on looks alone…that's just the way he is so he was easy to say yes too. Then Tanaka, he started liking her looks but he began to take a genuine interest in her and learned about her before coming to me. So prove to me you like her for more than her pretty face," he said calmly.

Watching him surprised, Asano frowned, "…Why would you do that? Why go that far for her, I thought you liked her sister but it sounds like you may like Minako," he asked instead.

Frowning, Ren looked toward the mount as a calculate gleam touched him, "…I hate Minako…but I also love her. Not romantically though…I love her as a sister because we would have been brother and sister by marriage," he said calmly. Sighing, he shook his head, "I hate that she lived and I wished for weeks on end that the one who died had been her. She wished for it too, I could see it on her face for months after Usagi was killed. It's still that way…she hasn't gotten past that point and I don't know if she ever will to be honest," he said his voice cracking.

Watching him quietly, Asano faced Ren awkward but he didn't turn away because Ren was giving him insight on Minako and Usagi. He had been probing around for information concerning Usagi ever since her mini break down at the summer house. What she said to him…it was rather unsettling to him and that look on her face…it was the expression of a broken person. "So tell me why you like Minako because I intend to keep the riff raff away from her. Usagi would have liked for me to look out for her baby sister and that is what I intend to do…so…convince me you actually like her," he said.

Gazing at him, Asano sighed when he began to see a new light of Ren. He was much more than the playboy he played, or the poetic Romeo he portrayed. He really cared about Usagi despite their small time together, so much so he was willing to protect her twin. It was rather admirable. Smiling he sighed and started to say what felt right, "…She's annoying. She loud and rather overly dramatic, she's a major music snob and likes to hum when she studies. She over does salt, drinks too much tea and while she thinks Orange Pekoe is her favorite but it's actually this blend of white and green tea. She is completely immature and obsessed with comic books, cartoons, anime, and manga…" he said.

Standing in silence, Ren watched him carefully, "Is that supposed to convince me?" he asked.

Watching him Asano crossed his arms and could feel himself sinking back into himself, "…didn't it?" he asked ending with a smirk.

Smiling, Ren nodded, "…Alright I'll help you with her but know it won't be easy. She is a tough catch, girls who already have boys they like are never easy to swoon. First…you need to tell her how you feel about her," he said.

Looking at him weary, Asano scowled and looked away, "I just came to terms with it myself…I don't want to admit it to her of all people. Actually especially her of all people," he said.

Chuckling, Ren shook his head, "First you should remember you like her…also with her kind, you have to be upfront with your feelings because if you aren't then you try with her will just fly over the girls head. When a girl finds a boy she likes she tends to stay blind to the fact a boy can like her. So if you really want to get anywhere with her then you should start preparing to confess," he said clapping his shoulder.

Wilting, Asano groaned, "…It's not too late to take this back is it?" he asked.

Smiling Ren gave a humorous chuckle and wrapped an arm around Asano leading him back to school, "You can but then you end up doing something stupid and spontaneous that will result in either her falling for you or loathing you and it's hard to come back from the loathing…which will most likely happen. Ninety-five percent of the time they loath you and eighty-five percent of the time they keep loathing you," he said.

Scowling, Asano shook his head, "Girls sound like a pain in the ass…why do you willingly deal with them," he asked.

Smiling, Ren fluffed his bangs, "Girls are beautiful creatures…but will forever be a pain in our butts and complete mysteries. Still, they can be so sweet that you just can't quit them and in the end the problems are universal so they aren't that worrisome. Not even the greatest of us can understand girls…by which I mean the chairman. Even he has problems with the ladies," he said determined.

Frowning, Asano sighed, "I've only seen him have problems with one girl…who just so happens to be the one I like," he gripped.

Nodding, Ren sighed, "Minako has always been prickly and it's mostly due to Izaya. She grew up hearing his horror stories about boys and then didn't have a lot of luck with them after puberty. So for the most part she sees the boy population as disgusting rapist who only want to take advantage of her," he said casually.

Rubbing his face as they entered the stairwell, Asano shook his head, "I would have to choose a nut job…well, at least that girl from my fifth year will be happy. She wished I would want a girl who hated me after I rejected her…now it will be coming true," he said.

"Told you, you should have been nicer to girls," said Ren.

Minako didn't think it was possible, but it was. There was actually something more boring than that stupid Avatar movie everyone seemed to love so much. Sighing, Minako watched Shindō and his teammates play the game of baseball. "…So…this is what it's like to be bored to death," she said with another heavy sigh. She was really regretting accepting his invitation but it would have rude of her to deny it wouldn't, sure she doubted she ever like him…but she should give him a chance. Or was that mean of her? She just didn't know and really hoped she was doing the right thing.

Still, this was just so boring…like watching a cricket match or worst, actually playing cricket.

Feeling a shoulder bump into her, she looked over to find none other than Terasaka, "Stop complaining you're the one who accepted his invitation," he groused.

Sighing again, Minako peered out of the corner of her eye and watched the larger teen for a moment before looking at the rest of the group. She had been walking down with all of them when she found Shindō waiting for her at the bottom of the mount. When he asked her to watch his practice and she said yes, Terasaka announced he was coming with and the rest followed.

Both Terasaka and Yoshida watched the game with some interest while below them, Muramatsu snoozed and Itona fiddled with his helicopter testing its flight here and there. While Hazama just leaned up against her rereading her book filled with a collection of Edger Allen Poe poems and short stories, "You know you guys didn't have to come," she told them.

Smirking, Yoshida looked over with a grin, "Ah don't sweat it queen," he said.

Rolling his eyes, Terasaka looked around at all the glaring eyes, "…We couldn't let you come here alone…these girls look ready to rip your throat out. Didn't realize Mr. Baseball was so desired," he said looking around at all the girls who gave Minako looks of loathing.

Smiling, Minako gazed out at Shindō as he wiped sweat from his brow, "Well, he is pretty handsome with a nice body. Couple that with his okay academic record and he's a top desired guy. Unlike Class E, the main school is severely lacking in cute guys," she said amused.

Finally cracking his eyes open, Muramatsu grinned, "Does the queen think we're cute?" he asked with a snigger.

Smiling down, Minako nodded, "All you guys are cute," she told him.

Laughing, Yoshida smiled, "Takebayashi?" he questioned.

"He has that cute nerdy appeal plus he knows how to blow things up, that's enough to get any girls motor running!" she said happily.

Sighing, Terasaka shook his head, "That's just you crazy," he said.

Looking at her surprised, Yoshida pointed to Terasaka, "What about Terasaka?" he asked getting a glare from said boy,

Laughing, Minako reached up to rub his head, "Terasaka is very handsome and he's got a nice body, plus he can totally be the knight in shinnying armor when you need him," she said.

Blushing Terasaka let out a growl before striking Minako on the head, "Shut up," he said embarrassed.

Whining Minako reached up and rubbed her sore spot, "Ouch! Damn it doggie! What kind of man hits such a fragile girl!" she yelled.

"Fragile my ass, you about as fragile as a cow!" he barked.

Glaring, Minako reached over and pulled his cheek, "Need I remind you that I need to avoid injury like no tomorrow! Do you want to cause internal bleeding, do you want to be my grim reaper!" she barked getting her hand slapped away by the growling boy. Growling back at him, the two of them entered a glare off lightening practically sparking between the two of them.

Sighing, Muramatsu laid back down and closed his eyes ready to slip back into slumber land away from the princess and the beast. He was just about asleep when a voice cut through all of their thoughts making them freeze, "That foreigner dude is really hot, it really is too bad he talks like a freak," said some high-pitched girl.

Sitting up, the group shared looks and looked over at two girls walking past the bleachers gossiping about whatever. They only took interest because that very description fit a person they knew, being the first to her feet Minako ran toward the girls and stood in their path startling both of them, "Did this foreigner look pissed off and add –nu to the end of his sentences?" she asked them both.

Both girls seemed familiar to Minako, the one who spoke was rather short with short raven hair she kept out of her face with a read headband. She was cute and reminded Minako of Snow White to be honest, she had pretty grey eyes and was so prim and proper. Then her friend was a bit tall for her age with long scraggly brown hair. She had dark brown hair and wore a dark tan with a muscular build, she reminded Minako of an amazon warrior woman.

At first they looked surprised, but that quickly faded and soon both glared at her like she just threaten them…this is why Minako hated most women. "What's it too you?" asked the Snow White one snottily.

Coming up from behind, Terasaka glared down at the two girls, "She asked you a question, now answer," he snapped.

Looking back, both girls gasped before backing away, "He did, he was really tall, with blond hair, and a scary handsome face. He was standing outside the entrance!" cried the Amazon.

Sharing a look with Terasaka they both nodded, running up to the fence while Terasaka went to gather the other Minako cupped her mouth and yelled out, "Shindō-kun, I got to go something came up, I'm sorry! I'll stay all the way through next time, kay," she yelled waving her arms toward him. Then before another thing could be said Minako ran toward the bleachers and grabbed her bag before running off toward the school entrance with the gang.

"Why would the assassin show up here?!" hissed Yoshida.

Sighing, Hazama lagged behind them with a dull expression, "Maybe he wants to kill Karma, from what you told us Karma would have earned his wrath," she said.

Looking over, Minako went to answer only to be cut off, "Who cares why he's here, we need to keep an eye on him and call Karasuma-sensei or something! We can't let an assassin just walk around freely! What if his instincts kick in and he starts killing! I mean, the main students are a bunch of pompous dicks but we can let them die!" said Muramatsu.

Gazing at said boy with a blank expression, Itona frowned, "Despite being an assassin, he's still a human and he's not going to just go around killing. He has a normal life along with his assassination life, it's not like assassin go around always being one," he said dully.

Frowning as they finally reached the school yard, Minako could hear the whispers tripling and she would see a slight crowd around the entrance. Just beyond that stood none other than Grip, he leaned up against the wall sitting across from the entrance and had his eyes closed as he waited. He either was very good at ignoring disturbances or was seriously oblivious to all the attention.

"You don't think he's here on a job do you? Or maybe he's going to try and go after Korosensei again and is waiting for one of us," said Muramatsu taking sheltered behind a tree.

Frowning, Minako try to speak up only to get cut off again, "Who cares someone called Karasuma-sensei so he can take care of him. If this guy wants to try and assassinate Korosensei he can call ahead and make arrangements. Not just show up out of the blue," he hissed.

At that, Yoshida pulled out his phone and Minako reached for it to stop, "He isn't showing up out of the blue! Ahead of schedule, but not out of the blue," she said quickly.

Freezing, everyone turned to her with questioning looks. "…What do you mean by that?" asked Hazama actually showing her confusion.

Sighing, Minako pointed toward Grip, "I invited him to come visit," she said. No sooner did the words leave her lips the girl was struck. Terasaka's fist slammed into Minako's head hard knocking her on her back side from both the shock and the force of his fist. He struck hard and fast, she didn't even see it coming.

Glaring down at Minako shocked and furious, Terasaka fumed, "What do you mean you invited him here?!" he yelled getting the whole yard's attention. He even got Grip's attention. Still, he couldn't believe she would invite an assassin here. Did she not realize how dangerous these guys were, they weren't meant to trust. They were trained killers!

Sitting shocked, Minako at first felt nothing then it came. Aching pain like the worst headache echoed from her head to her toes and with that tears fell. She actually started crying like when she was five and Makoto pulled her pigtails because she interrupted her home concert. "Wahhhhh! Somebody help me, Terasaka's hitting me," she sobbed, holding the bump on her head.

Watching her stunned, Terasaka looked at his fist and wondered if he did hit a little too hard, "Um…so-sorry," he said quietly. His apology fell on deaf ears however, Minako kept crying like a baby wailing about her head. Hearing muttering he looked around and found glaring boys all around giving him lots of dirty looks, "Stop crying!" he hissed bending down in front of her.

Shaking her head, Hazama sighed and walked away, "Yeah, I'm not sticking around for when they charge at you for hitting their princess…well…it was nice knowing you Terasaka, I'll remember you fondly," she said waving at him leaving him to deal with it all.

Blanching, Terasaka reached out Hazama and growled, "Damn it!" he snapped before freezing up some more when he watched the assassin making his way over. Everyone parting for him like he was that guy Moses parting the Dead Sea. Turning back he grimace when Minako cried only increase, seriously he didn't think he hit her that hard.

Crouching down, Muramatsu pulled out a lighter from his pocket and lit it, "Look queen! Fire, you love fire!" he said. That got him nothing, Minako actually slapped the lighter out of his hand and kept on with her crying, "Holy crap she just said no to fire!" he said stunned.

Grimacing, Yoshida pulled out his cell phone and whispered to it, "Ritsu, Karma!" he hissed. Appearing on the display screen, Ritsu gave him a wink and snapped her fingers bring up a candid photo of said red-head. Disappearing from the screen she blew up the photo, "Look queen, it's Karma-kun!" he said showing the photo, he got the same reaction as Muramatsu.

Frowning, Muramatsu looked back at Terasaka, "Way to go, you broke her Terasaka! She refused both fire and Karma, now what?" he asked.

Going to answer, Terasaka jumped when a throat cleared, "I'll take it from here-nu," said Grip appearing behind Minako.

All boys, save for Itona, jumped away at once from the older assassin. Gazing at him wearily, Terasaka bit his lip when Grip reached down and grabbed the back of Minako's collar. He lifted her up like she was a kitten. He wanted to say something but the idiot princess said she invited the assassin, so should he call Karasuma or Korosensei? Or was this out of their hands since she invited him.

Watching him leave with the still sobbing girl, Terasaka groaned, "Damn it! What do we do?!" he snapped.

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