A/N: I'M BACK B*TCHES! :D

Took me 2 MONTHS! But I FINALLY got my computer fixed!

I'd don't have OBS or Windows Movie Maker anymore, so I won't be making any youtube videos for a while, but that will be fixed eventually. At least I can write again. I felt like I was going mad. :/

I am SOOOOO sorry about how long I was gone, but my computer completely fried and I've only JUST now got it fixed. I explained this on twitter, but I doubt any of you follow me there. So you've been kept in the dark until now. But since I can't make any more videos for a while, expect more writing... Maybe.. I'm unreliable. :p

Elderly Jo: Phoenix?

Phoenix: O_O Whoa, I've been gone longer than I thought.

Jo: *pulls of grey wig and old woman makeup* About time.

Phoenix: *cringes* I'm sorry babe... :(

Jo: *rolls eyes* Come here. *hugs Phoenix*

Let's DO THIS! :D

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Chapter 36: Emotions and First Names

I woke with a start, staring at my bedroom ceiling. Several emotions swirling in my mind. Anger, sadness, joy, fear, so many emotions.

The sheer amount of emotions were enough for me to clench my head and scream out a cry of pain. My head throbbed.

After the pain died down, I was left laying there, starring. What had happened? I've never felt that many emotions at once before... And...

I sat up, realizing something.

I was alone...

I WAS ALONE!

As I thought back on it, I mainly felt emotions toward something or SOMEONE. Never on their own.

Toward Senpai, I held love. Toward Oka: Hate.

Toward Saki: Guilt. toward the other girls after Senpai: Disgust.

But this... This was the first time I had EVER felt emotions with no cause for the effect... Was I...? Becoming normal?

Well, as normal as I could be as a... Freak.

Fear and joy both stirred in me. I could feel them. Oh, the beauty and pain of both. I laid back down smiling.

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School the next day was almost wonderful!

I walked the hallways with a spring in my step. Nothing could get me down! Not even Oka passing by me in the corridor.

She didn't look at me, but did pick up some speed, which was normal for her to do around others not part of the Occult club.

I continued toward the cafeteria, where I spotted Senpai eating whatever school was serving this morning. I rushed over to him, smiling.

"Hey, Taro-Senpai!" I greeted cheerfully. He glanced up, dark circles under his eyes.

"Hi, Aishi-san."

My smile dropped. I sat across from his with a serious expression. "Are you okay?" I asked.

He smiled at me weakly before dropping his head. "Sorry, it's just... Been kinda hard since... Ko-...Haruka-san..." He started shaking.

I reached out at gently held his shoulder. His head rising up at my touch.

"It's okay, I understand. I just want you to know, I care about you..." Just saying that last part made me nervous...

"If you ever need to talk..." I paused.

He smiled once more. "Thanks, Ayano."

I smiled before we both finished breakfast.

Leaving the cafeteria, I suddenly stopped. A blast of realization hit me: He said my name...

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A/N: Dun dun duuuuuun! :D

I know it's a extremely short chapter, but I couldn't wait to upload this! The next chapter shouldn't take too long. ;)

Cheers!