"Is that really a good idea?" I heard Chihiro's voice. "What if Monokuma catches you?"
"I know there's a chance that might happen, but I have to try. That's just a risk I must face." I heard Chihiro's voice again. Is that Alter Ego? Mondo and I turned the corner to see Chihiro arguing with a laptop.
"Is everything alright?" Somehow he didn't hear us coming in and so he nearly fell off the bench.
"When did you get here?" Chihiro looked at us finally. "And why are y'all naked?"
"We did a sparring match, and then we took a bath." Mondo gave a rather simple explanation. "Whatcha doing?"
"Alter Ego wants to go to the boy's bathroom and use the hidden room to connect to the school's server."
"It's a good idea!" Alter Ego shouted then quickly shifted back into it's softer voice. "Besides, I want to be more useful."
"Let him do it if he's gonna be this stubborn." Mondo huffed while putting his shirt back on.
"But what if he gets caught?"
"I'm ready to face anything the mastermind has in store for me." Alter Ego hardened its resolve.
"Chihiro, you're gonna win this one." I laughed while tying my shoelaces.
"Fine, but someone has to watch that door."
"I'll do it," I volunteered.
Chihiro packed the laptop into his jacket. Mondo and I followed behind in silence. The three of us made it up the second floor before we saw Celeste and Reborn chatting.
"Oh hello Chihiro, Mondo, and Tsuna. Is there something you need?" Celeste turned her attention to us, and Reborn left without saying a word. Chihiro and Mondo waved before rushing to the bathroom.
"Chihiro just needs to do something in the bathroom," I answered. "I'm supposed to stand guard."
"May I stand guard with you? I haven't been a lot of help."
"I don't mind. We haven't really talked in awhile."
Do you want to spend time with Celestia Lundenberg?
Already Said Yes/ Nevermind
I took a seat next to the boy's bathroom door. Celeste straightened the bottom of her dress before sitting between the girl and boy's restroom. Chihiro and Mondo rushed out just as we got situated.
Chihiro: Tsuna, it should be a while until it's done. Are you sure you want to do this?
Tsuna: We'll be fine.
Chihiro: I'll see you two in the morning then.
Mondo: Alright see ya later.
Celeste: Goodnight Chihiro and Mondo.
Tsuna: Isn't it a bit early to be saying goodnight. We might finish before Nighttime.
Celeste: Tsuna, you must've hit your head at some point. It's been night time for an hour or two.
Tsuna: Hiee!
Celeste: How could you miss it? Monokuma plays it over all the school.
Tsuna: I was in the bathhouse with Mondo up until now.
Celeste: Oh...It's nice to see you interacting with others.
Tsuna: What are you talking about? I talk to everyone.
Celeste: Really? I just assumed that you only socialized with Chrome, Leon, and Kirigiri.
Tsuna: I did hang out with Leon and Chrome today. I haven't seen Kirigiri since...
Celeste: Since that argument this morning?
Tsuna: Yeah.
Celeste: May I give you a word of advice?
Tsuna: Depends, what is it?
Celeste: Apologize to Kirigiri because you two need to work together.
Tsuna: I know, but she started all this-
Celeste: I honestly do not care what she did. Look at it from her perspective for once. You're the only one who she actually talks to; she trusted you enough to share information with you first. However, you decided to keep whatever between you and Ikusaba. That's the reason why she feels betrayed.
Tsuna: But I didn't even mean to-
Celeste: Whether it was your intention or not, someone has to apologize and that someone is you.
Tsuna: But why?
Celeste: You're the leader of our little group. I mean you are the Super Duper High School Mafia Boss. You should be the one who keeps the group together.
Tsuna: Ugh, I don't even want to be the next Vongola boss. I just want a normal life.
Celeste: I'm sorry, but that won't happen. I can't see you leaving the mafia if it's not in a body bag.
Tsuna: Why do people keep saying that!?
Celeste: Tsuna, you can't be that blind, honestly. Do I need to point it out?
Tsuna: Go ahead, I would like to see you try.
Celeste: Now it's a challenge.
I tilted my head to look at Celeste. My eyes widened when I saw the spark in her eyes. It's back. She had that winning smile she wore before Yamada's trial. D-Did I trigger something?
Celeste: Tsuna, how was your life before Reborn came, or was he there from the moment you were born.
Tsuna: My nickname says it all. I was a complete fuck up, still am. I couldn't do anything right. I sucked at sports, video games, school if you can name it I probably failed at it. I had no real friends, and my house was completely quiet.
Celeste: How is your life now with Reborn in the picture?
Tsuna: I'm always scared and on edge. My life, or someone close to me, is always threatened by some random villain I never heard of. My house is too noisy. Don't even get me started on Reborn's training.
Celeste: How about the positives?
Tsuna: I met Gokudera, Yamamoto, Lambo, Bianchi, Haru, Chrome, Kyoko, Ryohei, Ipin, and a bunch more people including you all. I'm getting stronger; I learned how to fight. I did better in school. There's not a dull moment in my life anymore.
Celeste: And are you really willing to give all that up? To go back to being 'Dame- Tsuna'?
Tsuna: It's not that I want to be my old self; it's just that-
Celeste: Just what? What is stopping you from accepting your title?
Tsuna: can you honestly say that you can see me leading a mafia family like Vongola? It's ridiculous; I can't even keep people from dying. How can I manage to rule Vongola?
Celeste: Tsuna, what you said doesn't make sense. How can you blame yourself for what others do? Ishimaru killed Maizono because he wanted to control her actions; Yamada killed Hagakure because he wanted me to value life. Where exactly did you get involved in their murders? If anything, you've stopped them. There's nothing you haven't done to protect the people here. You have risk your life more than anyone here to save and defend us. That's why I consider you to be the leader of our group. You do all of this because you know it's right and not for the praise.
Tsuna: I guess...hey Celeste, what were you and Reborn talking about?
Celeste: Oh...He wanted me to work for Vongola as a negotiator.
Tsuna: What?!
Celeste: A negotiator, but I don't know if I should say yes.
Tsuna: You haven't decided yet?
Celeste: Reborn said the reason why I should join as a negotiator is because I know how to manipulate people. I don't want to do that anymore, though.
The infamous gambler hugged her legs tightly as she stared at the ground. It's only fair that I do the same.
Tsuna: Well...what would Yamada do?
Celeste: He would serve anyone that needed him.
Tsuna: Would he approve of you working in the mafia as a negotiator?
Celeste: I think he would if I was able to save people.
Tsuna: Then I guess you should do it if you firmly believe that.
Celeste: On one condition.
Tsuna: Huh?
Celeste: I'll do it on one condition.
Tsuna: What is it?
Celeste: I want you to be my boss.
Tsuna:...I should've seen that one coming.
I groaned as Celeste smiled.
Celeste: Now then...what should we talk about now? I don't have my cards, so we can't play a card game.
Tsuna: I... don't know. How about...how ironic this is?
Celeste: What's ironic?
Tsuna: We're breaking your Nighttime rule, remember.
Celeste: At this point, my nighttime rule is the least of our worries; besides, no one follows it. Just look.
She pulled up the map icon on her electroID. Celeste was far from wrong. Togami and Fukawa were in the library; Kirigiri was wandering the third floor. Sakura was working out, hopefully, in the girl's dressing room.
Tsuna: Counting the two of us, that makes six.
Celeste: That's almost half of us.
She couldn't stop herself from shaking her head in disappointment. I couldn't really blame her for it to be honest.
Tsuna: You would think we would have learned from Ishimaru and Hagakure's mistakes.
The high roller paused for quite a long period of time before answering.
Celeste: Yeah...
Tsuna: Something wrong?
Celeste: It's probably nothing. A small realization if anything.
Tsuna: Really? What is it?
Celeste: I haven't seen Monokuma in a couple of days. Now that I recall my memories, I haven't seen him since the last trial.
Tsuna: Yeah now that you mention it, I haven't heard from him since that day. He said something about 'An eye for an eye. A tooth for a tooth.'
Celeste: Interesting choice of words. I think things are about to get interesting.
Tsuna: What is that suppose to mean?
Celeste: Oh nothing, I tend to ramble when I'm sleep deprived.
She waved her hand in front of her face. I shrugged off her words. I checked my electroID to see what time it is. 6:31 AM
Tsuna: We got thirty minutes left. What do you want to do?
Celeste: Can I pet Nat-su?
Tsuna:...why?
Celeste: I like cats, but I haven't held a cat since we've been here. Nat-su's the closest thing I have to my cat.
Tsuna: I guess it's alright.
I lit my ring, so I could open my box Nat-su jumped out his box and into my lap. He curled himself into a ball and went back to sleep. I sweatdropped as Celeste tapped her finger against the floor in annoyance. I woke Nat-su up with my hand.
Tsuna: Nat-su, Celeste wants to pet you.
The lion cub looks at Celeste. As if he had a surge of energy, my cub pounced at Celeste. He made himself comfortable in her lap and fell back to sleep. Celeste smiled as she moved her hand up and down his back.
Celeste: Thank you for this, Tsuna. I needed this.
Tsuna: It's nothing. Nat-su seems to like it.
Celeste: I tend to have that effect on cats. I find their presence to be comforting.
Tsuna: How many do you have, then?
Celeste: Just one, that's all I need.
Tsuna: Really? I thought had a legion of cats.
Celeste: I want to relieve stress not to take over the world.
Tsuna: I was kidding, Celeste.
Celeste: You are lying now.
She didn't take her eyes off Nat-su as she spoke.
Tsuna: Seriously, how do you that? You didn't even look at me.
Celeste: It's called skills.
Mono: Good morning everyone! It's officially 7 am, so nighttime is over. I want you all to give it your absolute all!
Celeste: I'll see you at the morning meeting, Tsuna.