Chapter V. Ameri's Theory 📖 🌹🍁🌸
That night...
Isabelle was having a video chat with her family via her tablet.
"And guess what? I finally got to wear the Hellraiser Crown." She said to her family.
"That's great news, honey." Replied her, father, Damien, "Your mom and I are so proud that you ranked Bet on that race. And I'm even impressed that you're friends with that Iruma kid and his sister Ryūko."
"Thanks, Dad. Anyway, I need to tell you something." Isabelle said as her expression change from happy to worried.
"What is it, Isabelle?" Kattrin asked.
"Can you keep this a secret?"
"We promise. So what are you gonna tell us?"
"It's about Iruma and Ryūko. They're human, like you, Dad. Well, Iruma's a pure human and Ryūko is part-human."
"Oh, thank goodness. I thought I was the only full human here." Damien sighed.
"But you can't tell this to anyone, okay?" Isabelle said.
"We understand, dear." Damien and Kattrin replied.
"Good. Anyway, I should to bed. See you guys later." Isabelle finished.
"Bye." Her parents replied as they turned off their chat windows before Isabelle climbed on the bed and settle upon Dreamland.
The next day...
In the Student Council Office, the Student Council President, going by the name of Azazel Ameri, was reading the latest articles that involved Ryūko and Iruma Suzuki, and Isabelle Abaddon.
"The honor students, Isabelle, Ryūko, and Iruma..."
Meanwhile...
Outside of the school, Sullivan was leading a carriage that had Isabelle, Ryūko, Iruma, and Opera inside it.
"Heigh-ho! It's finally been delivered. I'm so delighted. The custom carriage to take my precious grandchildren and their housemate to and from school." Said Sullivan before he whipped the reins of the horses, "Run like the wind, ponies! Isabelle, Ryūko, and Iruma are on their merry way to school! Hahahaha~"
Iruma looked stressed.
'So much for a low profile...' Thought Iruma.
Isabelle and Ryūko, on the other hand, didn't seem to be stressed out; in fact, they were already getting used to accidentally standing out on her school days.
"So, kids, how do you like the ride feel so far?" Asked Sullivan.
"Are you kidding? This beats walking by a long shot!" Replied Isabelle giddily.
"Oh, i-it's good!" Said Iruma.
"It's fantastic!" Added Ryūko emotionlessly before her eyes landed on her platinum ring and Iruma's golden ring.
'These rings... Right now, they both have plenty of Grandfather's magic stored in them, so they should be okay, right?' Thought Ryūko thinking about yesterday's lesson, 'Please don't let them get hungry and go crazy again.'
They both then heard a flock of demons singing to the school anthem, which Ryūko started singing to, and they even heard a short conversation between two demons talking about humans as mentioned in the lyrics.
"I wonder if humans taste good." Said one of the male students.
"What? You still believe in humans?!" Asked another male demon. "What? They totally exist!" Replied the student, starting the topic.
Iruma turned his head away and fearfully thought: 'We're going to live in hiding! We can't afford to stand out, no matter what!'
Opera then listened to Ryūko's singing voice, it was so soothing, yet very dark with every emotion she had from the past. He then decided to converse with his mistress.
"As your familiar, Miss Ryūko. I am quite impressed with your singing talent." Said Opera, "Do you have any particular interest in music?"
"Well, yes. I've always been interested in gothic Japanese Rock music, especially from Roselia." Said Ryūko mentioning one of her favorite bands, "But because of being forced to work, I never had the opportunity to try the electric guitar or bass guitar. Will preparing such a schedule for private music lessons be a bother for you?"
Opera closed his eyes and pondered for a minute, even suggesting two more string instruments to try.
"I shall find that out soon, and will let you know if I can arrange that." Said Opera, "Maybe you might be able to try the violin or viola as well."
"So, you don't mind?" Asked Ryūko.
"If I would be any help of you, Miss Ryūko, then I will gladly consider your ideal for music." Replied Opera putting his hand on Ryūko's right hand. Ryūko kindly thanked Opera for his offer.
The carriage came to a halt in front of the school's gate. Opera then rolled out a red carpet with a black frame and shouted: "Miss Ryūko, Miss Isabelle, and Master Iruma... have now arrived!"
Isabelle and Ryūko didn't expect such an entrance, but decided to go with the flow as Iruma internally screamed: "And we're totally standing out!"
The butler presented the twins with the carpet. "Right this way." Said Opera.
"This way." Said Opera.
"Give us a break, will you?!" Shouted Iruma while Isabelle and Ryūko just walked on the carpet naturally, since they got used to the whole "standing out" thing. Some people waved and greeted a "Good morning" to the two girls, so they waved and greeted back regally.
'How did my sister and Isa get even used to this!?' Thought Iruma.
"Master Iruma! Miss Ryūko! Miss Isa!/Sir Iruma! Lady Ryūko! Lady Isa!" And Asmodeus and Lavande were running towards the said duo, "A very good morning to you, our lieges!"
"Oh. Good morrow to you both." Greeted Ryūko.
"Sorry we couldn't come with you guys today." Apologized Iruma.
"Are you kidding?! That was the most glorious entrance ever!" Complimented Asmodeus.
Lavande, behind Asmodeus, was impressed as well, nodding her head so.
Both demons' admiration made a radiation so bright to blind your sights.
"We were very impres-"
Asmodeus suddenly got hit by the rolled-up carpet that had Clara inside it. How in the Netherworld did that happen so quickly?
"Kaboom! Morning! How's it going?" Greeted Clara.
Ryūko just face-palmed at this moment thinking: 'Valac, why in the Netherworld are you doing this to Asmodeus?'
Asmodeus also hit Lavande from behind, and as they were falling off, they ended up rolling around the ground, stopping with Asmodeus on top of Lavande again.
It was so sudden, that Asmodeus didn't move an inch after separating his body from Lavande's. They blankly stared into each other eyes before intensely blushing. Many students who witnessed it started being shocked by their positioning. Well, at least the rolling part was also seen, so nobody made the misunderstanding of them having some... business to do. They parted away, Asmodeus stood up giving Lavande his hand.
"I apologise, Miss Félin."Apologized Asmodeus.
"I-It is alright, Sir Asmodeus." Reassured Lavande taking his hand and standing up again.
"What do you think you're doing, you pest?!" Asked Asmodeus to Clara before he throws her still in the carpet to one spot, but somehow she's able to bounce back again.
"Kaboom!"
"Seriously, what is your problem?!"
"Kaboom."
"Not 'kaboom'! I'm asking what your problem is!"
'How in the Netherworld is that possible? Like seriously, she can still jump while being in the carpet?' Thought Isabelle, Lavande, and Ryūko sweat-dropping.
This turned into a scramble which, Opera participated in because he had to get the carpet back. Sullivan handed his grandchildren their bags.
"Don't forget your bags now." Said Sullivan.
"Thank you, Grandfather." Said Ryūko as Iruma also thanked him.
Their grandfather's small act of affection was more than sufficient enough to make other students talk behind their backs.
"I have another surprise for you. Two phones so you can call me anytime you want!" Said Sullivan holding two hellphones, "I finally chipped in and convert them to hellphones. Don't even ask me how they work because I haven't the foggiest. But the point is, now you can call me with the desire strikes."
But then he noticed that both kids were gone and looked around, hoping to spot them somewhere. Iruma took his sister by the hand and dragged her away. Isabelle turned in the direction they are running.
'That's it! No more standing out!' Thought Iruma, not considering about Ryūko actually alright with the situation.
Misfit Class
"Silence. Time for roll call." Said Kalego to everyone now in class, "When you cretins hear me call out your name, respond properly."
Iruma was so upset about the failed attempts of blending in that he didn't reply to Kalego once his name was called.
"Iruma. Iruma!"
Ryūko nudged his shoulder and Iruma then replied at this.
"Starting today, you will all begin classes with other teachers." Instructed Kalego, "Refrain from insolent behavior, such as not answering when you're called upon, or other imprudent actions, such as challenging your teachers to engage in fisticuffs."
Sabnock just gave Ryūko a thumbs up hearing that.
"That is all. Now head toward the class tower straight away."
Iruma: "Just in time..."
Asmodeus: "Iruma, sir?"
Iruma turned to Asmodeus, only to be startled by Clara with her mouth stretched by Asmodeus.
"Whoa! Hey, what's wrong with her?"
"You seemed down in the dumps this morning, so Asmodeus thought he could cheer you up." Explained Isabelle.
"What of you, milady? Do you feel out of mood?" Lavande asked.
"No, Lavande. But thank you for asking." Said Ryūko.
"Want a piggyback ride?" Asked Clara, who wrapped her arms around Asmodeus's neck, "Like this!"
"What's with you and my back?!"
"Attachment complete!"
"I asked you a question!"
"You're shorter than Sabro!"
"Get off! We're supposed to be cheering up Master!"
'Appears like a father handling an energetic child. Or perhaps this is a sibling dynamic?' Thought Lavande, 'Maybe I should be more of the mother character to assist Sir Asmodeus?'
Isabelle, Ryūko, and Iruma looked at each other and exchanged smiles as they turned to their demon friends saying: "Let's head to class."
The experience was a pleasant change for the trio; from Magic to Astronomy Class, they were interesting and Isabelle and Ryūko took notes in every lesson. Since the Suzuki twins didn't really get to attend school back in the human realm and Isabelle had a hard time from her previous schools due to all that prejudice, they find the exchange a breeze.
Then it was time for Diabotany Class, where it takes place in the Botany Tower and the subject teacher is Suzie Stolas.
"Yis. Students of the Misfit Class, it is a pleasure to meet all of you. Welcome to the Botany Tower. Here, you will learn about one of the most fascinating fields of study in the scientific world. I am Suzie Stolas, and I will be teaching you Diabotany. Yis." Introduced Suzie, "Today, let us use magic to try and make some flowers bloom, how does that sound? Yis! Hold your hand over this special sapling, and then... Quan Quan."
Her hand glowed, as well as the sapling growing into a pretty, pink flower with eyes like hers.
"Yis. And just like that, it's bloomed. By the way, you can use this flower to give shape, weight, and dimension to your magic. All right, everyone. It's now time to begin. Yis."
Kamui and Picero used that instructed incantation over their saplings, but nothing seems to be happening. Suzie suggested that the tip is the envision what the flower should look like in your mind.
'Sis and I don't have any magic, so we can't produce flowers...' Thought Iruma looking at his sapling, 'But we need to take this class seriously so we don't stand out.'
The twins noticed some other students observing their class. Isabelle noticed them as well.
"Who are they?" Asked Isabelle.
"They're our upperclassmen." Explained Asmodeus, "I'm sure they came to check up on us since the first-years' ranks have been announced."
Not just that, but the student council was also looking at the Misfit Class's session.
"It is rare for them to see their underclassmen's tower." Said Lavande. "I wonder what is it they await to see?"
"It's obvious!" Yelled Sabnock, acting all high and mighty again, "I am Bet-ranked and the future Demon King! It's quite clear they came to observe me, Sabro Sabnock!"
He then dynamically held his hand over his sapling, "If it's a show they want, they will see my true powers! Quan Quan! Behold! This is my blossom!"
He showcased a flower that looked... sort of like him and it's currently munching on its own flower pot.
"What kind of flower is that?!" Asked Iruma.
Ryūko pointed at the said flower.
"This flower is even consuming its own pot." Said Ryūko before she turns poetic, "But a mere sight to avoid, such a unique, yet destructive blossom. Fufufu."
Sabnock bashfully scratched his neck from the poetic compliment before returning to his arrogant self.
"Of course it is, Ryūko. I shall call it Destructive God!" Said Sabnock naming his flower.
"Maybe it's a little too destructive." Said Jazz.
Suzie just gave it a B+, which shocked Sabnock.
"Hmph. How crude and tasteless. Now witness true elegance." Said Asmodeus showcasing a flower of his flames. It wowed everyone.
"A fire flower!" Exclaimed Iruma.
"How pretty! An A+." Said Suzie.
"Honing one's artistic skills is key to the proper use of magic." Said Asmodeus before turning to Lavande, who is reading her book of Netherworld plants and human plants, "Is there any struggle you need of assistance?"
"Oh. Nothing to worry about, Sir Asmodeus. I might have found a hybrid of plants from two worlds to produce." Said Lavande holding her hand over her sapling before saying the incantation. "A hybrid of our world and another said to be a myth."
She held up her flower pot which had a purple and white rose with a smaller flower bud standing on the stem in the center of the rose.
Everyone's attention was directed to Lavande as the small bud becomes a translucent orchid with crimson lines across the petals and some kind of devil-like center.
"An impossible hybrid!" Exclaimed Ryūko.
Yes, producing a hybrid like that is just impossible.
"How beautiful and unique. That's an A+, too." Said Suzie.
"So, do you have anything to say about my flower?" Asked Asmodeus.
Lavande looked at his fiery blossom. She let her fingers over the flame that which she may burn, but she worried not of the fire and lets them blow away under her breath.
"The array of flaming petals give the flower a dangerous, yet stunning and beautiful appeal." Commented Lavande. "And I see that the flame is proof of the Asmodeus bloodline's existence. Overall, it is a brilliant and heart-stealing blossom."
Asmodeus was left speechless from such a detailed description and blushed while holding his flower to her.
"Then, do take it as a token of my undying- AAAAAAH!" Sabnock just extinguished Asmodeus's flower with a bucket of water.
"One must never remember to water their flowers." Said Sabnock.
"You doused the flames of my proven bloodline?!" Questioned Asmodeus, "The flames I wanted to gift to my admirable lady knight?! Deplorable!"
Asmodeus shot a fireball at Sabnock, but he managed to dodge it. The blond demon laughed mockingly saying: "Thou art amusingly short-tempered. Fine! Then I shall cool off thy head, as well!"
This escalated into a fight, which worried Lavande to see Asmodeus sink into defeat. Ryūko was more concerned about the Botany Tower being destroyed and her brother and everyone else being hit by accident.
Luckily, Suzie put an end to this fight by making a sapling produce roots which shot to and trapped both Asmodeus and Sabnock.
"Yis. Could you save your fighting until after class? Yis." Requested Suzie, "Now, let's continue to the other flowers, shall we?"
Here are the students' other flowers.
Jazz M. Andro(a purple plant with claws for flowers and decorated with diamonds, gold coins, and bling)
Lied Shax (a roulette wheel sunflower)
Kamui Caim (a plant with purple flowers and an obscene gesture)
Schneider Alocer (a reddish purple plant with a rolled-up scroll)
Goemon Garp (a grey-blue plant with a small gust of wind for a flower)
Elizabetta Ix (a plant with pink flowers and a seemingly strong aura)
Keroli Crocell (a light blue flower plant with the stem covered by icy blue frills)
Picero Agares (a cotton plant large enough for him to sleep on)
"Wow! I love how different they are." Said Iruma. "Clara, how's... yours?"
Clara's flower was something like an abstract painting, mixed with a lot of other weird things. She hid the plant under her shirt, but it disappeared. The plant ended up in Jazz's thieving hands which managed to pick it out.
"Hey, guys! Something weird just showed up over here!" Shouted Jazz.
"Wait, why did it just disappear?!" Said Clara.
The attention of the other students went to Clara's flower.
"How in the world does that even happen?" Asked Asmodeus.
"Maybe that plant's just as eccentric as Clara." Guessed Isabelle.
"I went 'kaboom' and then it went 'eek' and then 'kablooey'." Replied Clara hiding her red face with her hands.
"I understood none of this." Said Asmodeus, "And why are you embarrassed?"
Then Sabnock joined the conversation with: "Are you sure it wasn't 'thud'?"
Clara then exclaimed with that last sound effect from her sentence.
"Stop talking without sound effects!" Scoulded Asmodeus, "Do you two even understand what sound effects are?!"
Isabelle then placed her hand on her sapling and said, "Okay, I think I got it right this time. Quan Quan."
In an instant, her sapling then grew into a plant that looked like the cross between a rose bush and a stereo.
"Look at Isa's plant." Jazz took notice of Isa's creation.
"Unbelievable, Lady Isa!" Lavande complimented. "You created something beautiful and associated with music."
"And there's more than that." Said Isabelle as she plugged her phone in the port located on the plant's stem.
As the music began to play, the flower speakers began to pulse in neon colors.
"WOW!" all the students gasped in awe.
"A+ for Isabelle, then." Said Susie. "Yis."
"So this is magic. Sorry I can't make you any bigger, little guy." Whispered Iruma to his sapling, "If I had magic, I'd love to see a warm-colored flower. Warm... and fluffy..."
Ryūko placed her hand on Iruma's head, ruffling his hair.
"Iruma, even if our results may seem futile, we should at least try." Said Ryūko, "Besides, low grades are not to be forgiven."
"Okay. Let's try." Said Iruma when Ryūko stopped ruffling his hair.
They placed their hands over their saplings and chanted: "Quan Quan."
But nothing happened... until Iruma's ring glowed blue while Ryūko's ring glowed red. These lights then transferred to the saplings.
At the same time, both of their hellphones had Sullivan calling them.
"Yoo-hoo! It's your grandpa! Yay! Our first phone call!" Said Sullivan with excitement, "I may have forgotten to mention one thing before. Remember the other day, when I stored some of my magic into the rings you're wearing? Well, the thing is, you two can use magic, too. Oh, but don't use it, just yet. I haven't had time to calibrate the output. If you use it, it could lead to trouble. Hello... Lousy signal."
"Look, sir, what a magnificent vista." Said Opera looking at the window. Sullivan agreed as the butler took a photo of the view using a camera.
That day, for the first time on the grounds of the demon school Babylus... Cherry blossom bloomed and red maple leaves swayed in the wind.
"Okay, this is something you don't see every day." Isabelle commented as she climbed up one of the branches.
"You tell us this now." Thought Ryūko and Iruma.
The twins were hanging on the branches of their plants.
Yup, Iruma produced a cherry blossom tree whereas Ryūko produced a Japanese maple tree. Asmodeus and Lavande look drained, Clara was still the same, despite what occurred.
"Brilliant work, Miss Ryūko and Master Iruma/Lady Ryūko and Sir Iruma." Complimented Asmodeus and Lavande.
"Look at these flowers and leaves! So pretty, Iruma-kins and Ryūko-kins!" Said Clara.
One of the Student Council members stormed into the Student Council Office.
"Madam President! Two of the first-year honor students created some big, pink, fluffy thing and some big tree with weird looking leaves that are in blood red!" Said the Student Council member.
"Curious. These flowers and leaves are known to exist only in the human world." Said Ameri, "Honor Students Ryūko and Iruma... I must speak with them and it must be immediately. We have much to discuss."
The demon school Babylus has six grades in total. Currently, there are 666 students enrolled. In this school where demons of all stripes and species mingle, there is a faction that supervises the student body and maintains peace. An elite group of demons, virtuous, yet ruthless... They are... the Student Council!
After Ameri has dealt with three rowdy demons, she told the other demons watching: "Demons shouldn't behave so foolishly. If you do..." Ameri then kicked a hole in the nearby wall, "At least destroy a wall."
Once that's done, the demons who witnessed that scene were now gushing over how cool Ameri was dealing with the students.
"She's so cool! No wonder she's the President!"
"She's the epitome of what a demon should be!"
"President, we looked but we couldn't the honor students Ryūko and Iruma in their classroom." Said one of the Student Council members walking with her.
"Also, we investigated the trees exhaustively but couldn't find anything suspicious." Said another one of the members walking with her, "Though, their unusual colors made them popular attractions, fetching many admirers."
"Have they nothing better to do?"
"By the way, President, didn't you mention some link between those trees and humans earlier? You don't actually believe humans exist, do you?"
"Stop, don't be dense. Of course, she doesn't."
"Oh yeah, I know. Humans are nothing but a superstition."
'Wrong... Humans definitely exist! Only a few high-ranked demons know of their existence, but ever since the time of immemorial, humans and demons forged contracts involving desires.' Thought Ameri. 'I currently have a theory I've been working on for a while. It's about Ryūko and Iruma, as well as their associate Isabelle... And my belief that they're humans.'
Ameri and her two companions have arrived in from of the Student Council Office.
"I'm leaving the rest to you." said Ameri.
"Yes, boss!" Replied her companions.
She entered the office and slowly walked towards a bookshelf.
'Yes, I do, in fact, know... Humans are real. It's an indisputable certainty.' Said Ameri mentally.
She shoved some books to the side, revealing a magic seal that might be of Azazel, drawn inside the wood of the shelf. She placed her hand over the seal, which glowed red.
'I have reliable, empirical evidence that will prove their existence.' She thought again as the bookshelf revealed a secret room which consisted of three shelves filled to the brim with secret books.
'Here they are. The secret relics that have been passed down within my family for generations.' Thought Ameri after grabbing one of the books. 'These forbidden texts have recorded human activity throughout time.'
She gulped, mentally preparing to take a look into these forbidden relics. "Alright!"
This forbidden relic... is actually a shoujo romance manga! The panels made Ameri blush and her softer sider show up. She backed away panting before she said: "I can't read these characters, so I have no idea what it says... But I'm so curious!"
She then had some things rambling in her head.
'I... I let myself be enchanted...' She thought, 'This forbidden text possesses terrifying powers! It appears as though this girl is suddenly in love with this boy... But did he make that happen just by bumping into her?! Is... Is this how powerful human charms are? Is it? No, no, no, no, no! But... maybe...'
Meanwhile, Isabelle, Ryūko, and Iruma were sweeping up glass shards from the Diabotany Tower that flew to the ground earlier. Suzie then came up to them.
"Thanks for helping with the cleanup, Isabelle, Ryūko, and Iruma." Thanked Suzie.
"Well, this was our wrongdoing to start with. We apologize for the mess." Said Ryūko.
"You've nothing to be sorry for as the tower can now finally live up to its name." Reassured Suzie, "Yis. Your gorgeous flowers."
Suzie, Isabelle, and the twins noticed two janitors at the tower cleaning up the school roof.
"Should we?" Asked Isabelle without expecting an answer.
"We shall assist them, as well." Said Ryūko, "Iruma, follow us."
Iruma nodded and followed his sister and housemate to the roof.
Meanwhile...
Ameri was so absorbed into the manga that she didn't bother about the time until she noticed how late it was. She took the manga she was reading with her before leaving the office.
Ryūko and Iruma have arrived on the rooftop and approached the janitors.
"Pardon us, sirs. We'll be of assistance for today." Said Isabelle.
"Really? You sure?" Asked the elderly janitor.
"Well, then, we'll take you up on that. Said the younger janitor.
They showed them a pile of trash bags filled up.
"Since you three offered, mind taking these to the dumpster?" Requested the elderly one.
"We still have a lot of cleaning to do on that side of the building, sot it'd be a big help." Said the younger janitor.
"We're counting on you, Ryūko, Iruma, and Isabelle."
"You got it, sir!" Said the trio.
Iruma's incapable of refusing a request from anyone, neither is Ryūko, promising to be with Iruma to protect him at all costs. Isabelle, on the other hand, can refuse a request but decided not to today for the Suzuki twins' sake.
"Now how are we gonna finish this today." Asked Iruma.
Before they even touched a thing, a pink fire was set on the garbage pile. Then, a wind stream of flower petals flew around the area where the rubbish has burned, the air didn't smell as bad anymore. The ones responsible for that flame and the flower petals were none other than Asmodeus Alice and Félin Lavande.
"Miss Ryūko/Lady Ryūko! Master Iruma/Sir Iruma! Miss Isa/Lady Isa! We know you ordered us to go home, so we do apologize." Said Asmodeus and Félin running towards them, "But as your friends, we are compelled to stay by your side at all ti-"
"Issy-kins! Ryūko-kins! Iruma-kins! Lookie, lookie! I got a lot of trash!"
Clara was holding an armful of garbage, but she tripped over, causing the garbage to fly from her hands. That stuff was going to it Iruma and Ryūko, so Lavande pushed them out of the way and Asmodeus was holding her close and protecting her. He was successful in protecting Lavande, but he wasn't spared from the garbage.
Afterward, Lavande cleaned him up, in return for protecting her just now, before Asmodeus scolded Clara.
"Honestly... Why are you creating more work for Miss Isa, Miss Ryūko, and Master Iruma?! Go home this instant!" Scolded Asmodeus.
"Boo!"
"'Boo' yourself."
Iruma told Asmodeus that he can go home as well. He got shocked and anxiously asked: "D-Did I do something to offend you, my lieges?"
"Not really, but it's getting late, and we need to put away the cleaning tools now." Said Isabelle.
"Lady Ryūko, must I leave as well?" Asked Lavande, "As a knight, I must be at your guard."
"If that is your ambition, then you can come with us, just in case." Replied Ryūko.
After saying goodbye to Asmodeus and Clara, Iruma, Ryūko, Isabelle, and Lavande headed inside the school building. The quartet noticed that the sun was setting and they needed to hurry.
With brisk footsteps, Ameri was walking down the hallway thinking: 'Taking that book was careless of me... Still, this is strictly for research purposes. It's not like I just take it at home for selfish frivolity. I would never!'
At the corner, Ameri and Iruma crashed into each other.
"I'm so sorry!" Apologized Iruma then extending his hand to help her up, "Are you okay?"
Ameri became a flustered mess because this scenario was all too familiar to her, the scene from a manga became a déjà vu reality.
"Are you hurt?" Asked Ryūko standing next to Iruma.
"What's going on?" Asked Isabelle as she and Lavande approached the three.
Ameri abruptly stood up and asked: "You there! Tell me your names!"
"Y-Yes, ma'am. My name is Iruma..."
"Ryūko, Ryūko Suzuki, Iruma's older twin sister."
"I'm Isabelle Abaddon. It's good to see you, President Ameri."
"Lavande Félin, otherwise known as Dame Lavande, Lady Azazel."
'Ryūko and Iruma! So they're the ones...' Thought Ameri, 'They summoned demons in lieu of familiars... Who received immeasurable ranks... Who somehow conjured up strange, exotic trees... And Isabelle... She's the one, the daughter of my father's old friend... the one who summoned the most feared beast in the Netherworld to be her familiar... the one who became the housemate of these two... the one who acquired the Hellraiser Crown... And now...'
It was barely noticeable, but Ameri was panicking at this moment,
'He bumped into me and is trying to make me fall in love with him. His sister and his housemate are trying to make me her companion, who spend time together, share worries and generally be there for each other! There's no doubt about it! These three are...'
She forcefully cupped Iruma's cheeks, since Ryūko and Isabelle are, much to the extend, taller than Iruma.
~Interval~
Eiko and her demon dragon friend were admiring the cherry blossoms and maple leaves.
"It's so pretty." Said the dragon.
"You're right. It's gorgeous." Said Eiko.
Nearby, Darris and Acheron are with another friend of theirs.
"Those two trees sure are incredible." Said their friend.
"Definitely." Replied Darris.
"I know, right? Something about these trees makes me feel... warm." Added Acheron.
The eyes of Eiko, Darris, and Acheron sparkled as they thought: 'Oh, Iruma/Ryūko/Isabelle, maybe one day...'
Then, they daydreamed about Iruma and Eiko sitting and spending time together, while Darris and Ryūko and Acheron and Isabelle doing the same. Iruma, Ryūko, and Isabelle in the daydream playfully poked their cheeks.
Iruma: "Flowers just can't compare to you, Eiko."
Eiko: "Oh, Iruma, you're so silly."
Ryūko: "Among the leaves of blood-red, I see a sparkling flare from your eyes, Darris."
Darris: "Aw, Ryūko."
Isabelle: "I always wanted the two of us to just hang out under these trees. They give us those warm and serene vibes, don't you think, Acheron?"
Acheron: "I agree with you there, Isabelle."
They end their daydreams and giggled: "Just kidding."
Speaking of the trio, they were helping out with their rubbish while their friends took photos of the beautiful view.
"I can take your trash." Said Isabelle and the Suzuki twins to the students.
"Why thank you." Said Eiko, Darris, and Acheron without even looking.
Pay more attention to your surroundings, Eiko and Darris, and Acheron!