"Kurumu!"

Kurumu glanced up as she stuffed her history notebook into her schoolbag. Kana stood near the door as Ms. Nekonome departed from the classroom. The blond waved animatedly while her two glossy black haired companions crowded about her. The one with cowlicks on both sides whom offered a simple wave was Touzoku Ran. The nervous girl with the ponytail was Itazura Fuyuki.

"I thought you didn't talk to her about having lunch with us today. What is she doing here?"

Kurumu shrugged at Juri's question, getting up from her desk.

"I have no idea."

Yukari huffed, slipping out of her chair.

"She best not think of stealing you away."

Kurumu grinned as Yukari retrieved her white satchel stowed beneath her seat.

"I'm still eating with you and Moka as promised."

Once Yukari had her satchel, they walked over to the trio waiting for them at the door.

"Hello Ms. Morisato. These two are my friends, Touzoku Ran and Itazura Fuyuki."

"Howdy!"

Touzoku beamed brightly as Itazura murmured a less lively greeting.

"After I told them about you at dinner, Ran suggested that we share lunch together."

"Riku was supposed to be with us but she's too busy flirting with the boys in band."

Kurumu smirked at Touzoku's explanation of Yochimaru's absence.

"I forgot to ask you yesterday if you're done with Gravitation."

Yukari sighed heavily as they lingered by the door while the rest of their classmates left for lunch.

"I finished it last night but I have no idea how far along Moka's sister is with the series."

"Are you ready to start a different series?"

"I'm worried what you would suggest."

Touzoku laughed, jostling Kana's shoulder.

"You should give her Hellsing. She likes vampires."

"Maybe we should start walking to lunch?"

Kurumu chuckled, nodding in agreement with Juri. They headed out into the lively hall.

"Miho was supposed to get my cousin to join us for lunch today to talk about her club."

"Mhm. Ms. Kisurusu told me about that in gym. She also pointed out Ms. Denshou for me but Coach Hoshineru wouldn't let us interact with the seniors."

Kurumu slowed her step to peer into Tsukune's classroom as they passed. She saw no signs of him or Mizore, supposing they had already left for lunch.

"I wonder when they'll fix up that wall."

"Maybe when they have some guarantee your club won't break it the next day."

Kurumu pouted at Juri's smirk.

"That wasn't our fault."

"Huang was told he would be expelled if he caused another situation on campus."

Kana chuckled as they walked by the front door to class four.

"Sounds like I got out of there just in time."

"Did you get that comic idea done?"

"You bet."

"We had to drag her out of her room for dinner."

"Hellsing isn't the only thing I could get you. Since you liked Nana so much, I also have several volumes of Nodame Cantabile and Honey and Clover. Good stuff, I promise."

"Why are you suggesting boring titles? Comics should be action packed."

Kurumu smiled as they came to a stop at the stairs at the crossover between classes five and eight.

"I guess we'll see you at club."

"Yea. I'll tell you more about those comics later."

Yukari nodded as they continued on without Juri, Kana and her friends. It was a short walk to the open door of class eight. Moka was already in the process of arranging four desks into their lunch table. They always used the second and third desks of the second row which belonged to Akegawa and Kaimura. The other two desks that they used from the third row belonged to two kappa girls from the diving club.

"We might need six desks today."

Moka looked up from her task, nodding as she wandered over to grab the fourth desk in the second row. This one belonged to Antai while the one behind hers belonged to some guy that had volunteered to be one of the secretaries for class eight.

"Are you still upset about this morning?"

Kurumu snorted as Moka scooted Antai's desk over. The vampire had a pleading look in her eyes. With a sigh, Kurumu shook her head and moved to fetch the last desk.

"I'm more annoyed than upset. There was no reason to tell Tsukune he shouldn't consider polygamy."

Moka pouted as she dragged chairs over to their makeshift table.

"But all of you were agreeing that it was a good idea."

Yukari huffed as she sat down at the table.

"I only said it had benefits."

"Rubi even greeted us in a Chinese dress this morning."

Kurumu smirked as she added chairs to the table. Rubi had gotten her first paycheck yesterday. After paying her debt to Ms. Nekonome for the pajama shirts and panties the teacher had bought her last month, the witch had ran off to Mononoke to blow her money. With the talk of polygamy and Chinese dresses fresh on her mind, Rubi had purchased a black cheongsam with a scarlet dragon design.

"Rubi antics aside, polygamy would be a way for us all to stick together."

"But you know Tsukune doesn't want that."

Kurumu sighed, taking a corner seat at the desk she had placed. She glanced at the door as Moka sat down beside Yukari.

"Tsukune probably doesn't want us matching our lingerie but you don't object to that."

Moka blushed as a confused Yukari handed her the pink bento with the red hearts and white clouds.

"That's different."

Kurumu smirked as she grabbed the periwinkle bento Yukari held out to her.

"Moka and I are wearing black today."

"Thongs?"

"No. I think we've both sworn off thongs."

Yukari nodded as she tugged the top off her white bento with the red bird hovering above a blue rose.

"It might be fun to coordinate our lingerie like that."

"Do you own anything that isn't black or white?"

Yukari shook her head as she fished a sausage out of her bento.

"I don't. Maybe we could do some shopping this weekend."

Taking the cue, Kurumu tugged the lid off her bento. As always, Yukari made an omelet lunch with some rice and sausage as sides. Sometimes she would include carrots or kinpira gobou.

"You'll need a pink or purple set and definitely a blue."

"Weren't you going to the track team regionals this weekend?"

"Nope. Hazumi told me this morning that they can't take fans to regionals. Looks like I have the whole weekend free."

"What other colors should I get?"

"You don't need to match with us."

"If Moka buys herself some new panties for her red and green bras, we should be able to do the whole week without wearing white."

"What's wrong with white?"

"All my white lingerie is from junior high. And I don't have money to get new ones."

"You shouldn't encourage this."

"Why not? The three of us are close."

"It might make for an amusing incident if we all were exposed."

"That thought didn't cross my mind."

"It seems weird that we would go out of our way to wear the same lingerie."

"What Yukari said is not likely to happen. Nobody will know we are wearing the same lingerie."

"Then why bother doing it?"

Kurumu shrugged, deciding to eat before her meal got cold.

"It would make me feel closer to you."

Moka sighed at Yukari's declaration.

"Ms. Yubikiri said that the twins agreed to do their summoning at nine tonight."

"That's good news. Hopefully Ms. Anko will tell me in gym today when they want me to do their article."

Kurumu frowned, catching sight of Antai in the hallway. Walking alongside the grinning sylph was Huang while the rest of the girls from class eight followed in their wake.

"Looks like we're about to be joined by Huang."

Yukari scowled, turning in her seat as the sylph entered the classroom with Huang. The girl with the long, wavy, magma tresses beside Akegawa was Kaimura Yuko. Roughly the same height as Tsukune, Kaimura was the tallest of this lunch group.

Entering the room last was Akiyama Ume whom was not much taller than Kurumu. She had vibrant maroon tresses almost as long as Kaimura's.

"Greetings fine ladies of Mr. Aono's harem."

Moka blushed as the group wandered about the table and took their seats. Yukari grimaced as Huang took the corner seat beside her.

"Are you intending to eat with us?"

"Of course. What better way to make amends with Mr. Aono than to dine with him."

Kurumu smirked as Akegawa took the seat across from Yukari while Kaimura sat down beside her. Akiyama claimed the last seat on that side while Antai settled down in the chair beside Kurumu.

"I hate to break it to you, but Tsukune doesn't eat with this group."

"You don't eat with your lover?"

Kurumu sighed, picking at what little remained in her bento.

"This is the lunch group for Moka's sister."

"I'm curious why he addressed you as the ladies of his harem."

"I'm more curious why none of them challenged it."

Kurumu wagged her hand dismissively at the amusement shared between Kaimura and Antai.

"It's some misunderstanding of his that is too bothersome to correct."

"Tsukune eats with Ms. Uchikawa and her friends. My Moka and I eat with him on the days she is not sharing her meal with her sister."

"Oh? It seems Mr. Heniki was mistaken."

"I doubt that."

Kaimura chuckled, nodding in agreement with Antai.

"Yea. I'm guessing you must have phrased your question wrong."

"What is it that you want?"

"For Mr. Aono to accept my proposal."

Yukari rolled her eyes with a sound of disgust.

"He's not going to marry you."

"I told you that boy of yours was too feminine."

Kurumu frowned at Kaimura's mirth.

"It's only a joke."

"Yea. I think Huang is the more feminine of that pairing."

"I assure you that I am a wealth of testosterone."

Antai smirked at him.

"Yea, well, you might want a refund because you got scammed."

"Tsukune isn't going to be here. So go away."

Moka smiled politely.

"We are expecting my sister and two of her friends. Perhaps you could eat lunch with us all tomorrow."

"Count me out if you're doing that."

"I'll also be absent. I'm having lunch with the remaining volleyball girls tomorrow."

"Strange. I thought you would be more devoted to Mr. Aono."

"Kurono is always eating with different people."

"And this is for her next article."

"I see. Where does Mr. Aono have his lunch?"

Kurumu sighed, gesturing in the general direction.

"They're at the tables outside near the stairway by class one."

"Very well. I shall dine with him."

Yukari huffed as Huang got up from his seat. The other girls murmured a response as the young man briskly made his way out of the room. Kurumu finished what remained of her lunch.

"So that's the guy that had you all talking about polygamy yesterday."

"Yes. That's Huang."

"I guess that explains why you didn't bother correcting his harem statement. Leaving your options open."

Yukari snorted at Kaimura's conclusion.

"I don't expect Huang to last much longer here. He's under threat of expulsion if he causes any more damage to the school after consecutive summons of a dragon and a phoenix."

"He is fortunate Ms. Hitori handled the situation peacefully."

Kurumu nodded, still uncertain what had happened. After waiting almost an hour for the teacher to return, they had decided it was safe to head home.

"Well… with Ms. Kurono admitting her entire relationship with Mr. Aono was only an illusion… maybe you could become a harem."

Kurumu smiled softly at Akiyama's contribution.

"I don't think so. At least not in a sexual sense."

"They were discussing polygamy more like a means of staying together like a family."

Kaimura frowned at Akegawa.

"That's kind of weird."

"Women have traditionally married for financial reasons. Polygamy is simply a matter where a man of sizable wealth takes on multiple wives."

"Isn't marriage difficult enough when it's just one man, one woman?"

"How so?"

Kaimura paused at Yukari's challenge.

"Well… it doesn't quite apply to monsters, but I hear that divorce rates among humans are on the rise."

"I doubt this will be an issue among women willing to engage in polygamy."

"I guess. It just feels like marriage should be between one man and one woman."

Yukari smirked at Kaimura before glancing at Moka.

"What about marriage between one woman and one woman?"

Several girls blushed, most deciding it would be better to finish their meals than respond. Almost a whole minute passed in silence before Kokoa's arrival.

"The real harem mistress has arrived."

Kokoa frowned as she strolled through the back door. The toffee haired girl beside her was Taniguchi Nagisa. The undine had her hair pulled back in a ponytail and side braids dangling behind each ear.

The girl whom was about the same height as Kokoa was Fukai Ishiko. She wore a pair of goggles over her eyes which were held in place by a strap about her head. Her short, black locks were left in a mess.

"What are you talking about?"

"Your plans to buy your girls Chinese dresses."

Taniguchi giggled as Kokoa continued to frown. Ishiko made her way over to claim the vacant chair between Moka and Kurumu. Perhaps aware of how quarrelsome Kokoa was with Yukari, Taniguchi took the seat that Huang had vacated, leaving the last spot between herself and Akegawa open.

"Why would we need Chinese dresses?"

Kokoa pursed her lips as she sat down, setting her lunch tray on the table.

"I don't think I have the money to buy four dresses. The ones I bought weren't cheap."

"She's kidding, Kokoa. That wasn't what we were talking about."

"Then what were you talking about?"

Kurumu glanced at Moka, unsure where she should even start to answer that question.

Kurumu sighed, hugging her notebook to her bosom. She wandered off to the side of the court as the boys started doing drills under Coach Enkan's prompting. She was done with one of her articles.

Unlike the dynamic between the softball and baseball teams where the girls only had use of the fields when the boys let them, the basketball and volleyball teams juggled the large gym and practice gym on almost an every other day schedule. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the boys used the practice gym while the girls had this gym the other three days. Technically both teams could practice each day of the week but the girls had been skipping their large gym days. This was the girls first week using that gym.

Both teams had identical schedules and would play their first games at home on the third of November against Ishou Academy. Their seasons lasted six weeks with them playing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. They had two byes and would play each of their eight rival prefectural schools twice with one of those game at home. It was a hectic schedule with lots of travel in the middle of the week.

As most of the schools only had one large gym, the girls would play their volleyball game first. Their seasons wrapped up right before term exams with their regionals being on the first Saturday of winter break. While Coach Enkan would love another trip to the nationals, he encouraged his boys to keep their academics as their first priority.

Enkan Koujiro was a simple man with a jovial disposition. He was from Tochimoeru and had graduated from Yokai Academy back in 85 along with Kanatoko Tanomi, the softball coach. He had been hired in 89 alongside Coach Kanatoko, Coach Hoshineru and Coach Miyazawa when Yokai Academy finally agreed to participate in the athletics program promoted by Fairy Tale.

He had not known much about Hoshineru Fumiya or Miyazawa Sora prior to his hire despite both being graduates from Yokai Academy during his attendance. Coach Hoshineru had graduated in 84 while Coach Miyazawa was an 83 graduate. Despite his frequent interaction with Coach Hoshineru due to their schedules, he admitted still being quite unfamiliar with the beautiful woman. He had joked about his ignorance probably being the reason why he was still single without ever having a girlfriend.

Coach Enkan regarded Coach Miyazawa as his rival in both sports and love. Disregarding track due to its individual nature, their programs were the only two to ever make it to nationals. Coach Enkan had taken his boys to nationals twice in back to back years of 96 and 97. This year would be the seventh time in seventeen years that the baseball team had made nationals.

Kurumu had been shocked to learn that Coach Miyazawa was married. Three and a half years after the death of Mr. Sawayaka's son while under his watch, Coach Miyazawa started dating a monstrel girl fresh out of high school in 96. They had married six years ago and had a five year old son and a three year old son. They were expecting their third child soon.

"Ginei. Your hands."

Ginei chuckled, letting Hajihachi guide his hands back to her waist. He leaned back against the wall, glancing at Kurumu. His camera dangled by its strap about Hajihachi's neck.

"Are you embarrassed to be seen with me?"

Hajihachi sighed, relaxing in his grip.

"Not embarrassed. Guilty. Kenshin has always liked me."

Shuryou Kenshin had scowled at Ginei when the pair had arrived to help with the pictures. Ginei had spent most of the time showing Hajihachi how to use the camera which should not have required that much touching and explanation. Tsuiseki Shohei had to hold his enraged friend back when Ginei had paused his instruction to share a long kiss with Hajihachi.

"If this is what you want, you shouldn't feel guilty."

Hajihachi frowned. Turning her head, she pushed back so she could place a quick peck on his cheek.

"I'd feel better if he had a girlfriend."

"Well we're in luck. Kurumu is a talented matchmaker."

Kurumu smirked. When she had stopped by for club, Yougan had still been around with the purpose of thanking her. Fuyutsuki had agreed to go on a date with him this Saturday. The news had made her feel so happy that she had shared it with the rest of the club.

"I'd say we are done here."

Sangi strolled over with Kamitsuku in her wake. The brunette wagged her memory card for the digital camera hanging from her neck. Kamitsuku was paying more attention to his camera.

"Keep your cards for now. We're doing the pictures for the volleyball team tomorrow in here."

Sangi nodded, pushing the card back into her camera. Kamitsuku bumped into her from behind, looking up and offering a quick apology. The brunette chuckled.

"Are you cool with helping me take some volleyball girl pictures?"

"Count me in."

"Oh stop."

Ginei chuckled at Hajihachi's mild reprimand.

"It's good to see you're almost back to your old self."

"He's still got a long way to go."

"I'll be worried if he doesn't show up to take pictures of bouncy bunny."

Bouncy bunny was the nickname for Haneru Ashiri, captain of the volleyball team.

"I wouldn't be able to use any pictures he took anyways."

"Speaking of that, I noticed he didn't use any of his pictures for the gymnastics club."

"Forgot about that. Did I bet something?"

"You have to do something for me. Anything I ask."

"What do you have in mind?"

"Don't know. But I'll think of something."

"I should thank you all for your help."

"Don't mention it. I don't have a whole lot to do since Tatsumaki has taken over things concerning the film we made for the cultural festival. He's got Oyanagi, Kuroishi and Tamura helping him edit all that footage we shot in Kofu. I asked Uchiyama to help out with today but he's not interested in taking pictures for a bunch of boys."

Tatsumaki was a second year whom was only interested in the cinematic portion of the film club. He had refused to join them on their Kofu trip, thinking they would spend their time taking pictures of nature. While he was in the same homeroom as Kuroishi, the other second year had not told him about bringing the camcorder with the intent of getting footage for a film about the haunting of the hill.

Oyanagi was the last second year of the club. He had shared homeroom with Ginei last year and was a cousin of Nakamoto whom had harbored a crush on Ginei so desperately that she had slashed up the clothes of a few okami girls a couple weeks ago.

"Would either of you be willing to take some pictures of the paranormal club tonight?"

Sangi grinned broadly, holding a thumb up.

"Already on top of that. Kuroishi agreed to film it."

"Yea. I was going to mention I was taking pictures for that but you were busy chatting with your friends."

"Oh? I guess that's cool. I didn't think I was going to get to attend this ghost summoning but Mizore brought me my new uniform today which canceled my laundry plans tonight."

Ginei let out a heavy sigh, giving Hajihachi a squeeze.

"Seems like you'll all finish your articles before midterms as I hoped. You will finish your volleyball article tomorrow. Tora has her library session scheduled for next Tuesday night. Kana has her Ikebana viewing on Monday night at the same time as Tsukune's astronomy thing. The auto club want Yukari over on Sunday afternoon. The only missing club is Sadou which you girls can probably knock out as a lunch."

Kurumu smiled softly.

"Yea. Looks like you guys will have all of Saturday free to make that cake for Kamitsuku."

Sangi chuckled, nodding.

"I still need to warn Chouda about that."

"We could do that for you. She's been eating lunch with the fashion club as of late."

"She is?"

"Ms. Herikuda has her and Mr. Hatsutori helping her prepare for their runway event. Most of the girls from the kimono club are also eating lunch with us."

Herikuda Yoko was the senior whom lived in 314 and had won the girls half of the popularity contest. The fashion club president was a class rep and had ran for student council president last year. She was very sociable and friends with several club presidents. Despite orchestrating a runway event for the cultural festival last year, she had not been able to be one of the models due to Hatsutori lacking the time to make enough dresses for all of the girls in the fashion and kimono clubs.

Hatsutori was a senior from the film club like Chouda. For a long time, Kurumu had thought he was a creep due to his involvement in the loli appreciation club but had come to realize he was just eccentric. He never participated in film club activities.

"If you girls don't mind, I would like to have a word alone with Kurumu."

Kurumu frowned as Ginei released his girlfriend and slipped out from behind her. Hajihachi turned about with a concerned look.

"Are you going to talk to her about that?"

"That and some other things."

"Is this about your missing testicle?"

Ginei smirked at Sangi's amusement.

"Apparently one is enough to get the job done."

Hajihachi blushed, gesturing for him to leave.

"Go before you say something stupid."

Ginei chuckled, retreating towards the nearest door which opened into the cafeteria.

"Come along, Kurumu. I'll try to make this quick and painless."

Kurumu frowned, glancing at Hajihachi. The flush girl managed a smile and nodded.

"Go with him. There's only so much I could do for him."

"What's this all about?"

"It's nothing you can help with, Mitsuki. But maybe she can."

This felt wrong. But she could not let him walk away without her. Swallowing thickly, Kurumu murmured a parting with the older girls and nodded at Kamitsuku before she hurried after Ginei.

The werewolf paused at the door, waiting for her with a smile on his lips. A white bandana held back his bangs and the top three buttons of his white shirt were undone to reveal his silver wolf head pendant.

"You don't mind if we take this out to the courtyard."

Voicing no objection, she followed him through the empty cafeteria. This oppressive feeling refused to diminish, squeezing her heart. She knew it would be about the prison. Maybe his joke about the testicle was truth. She supposed she could help him forget about that.

He held the glass door open for her. The anxiety made it difficult to breath and this setting did her no favors. As she strolled out into the open courtyard, her eyes quickly fixated on the monster tree. Only bad memories came from this. This was where she had met Kano Nagare, a boy whom had followed her to Yokai Academy from their junior high in Kengamine. It was here that his blackmail had begun.

Why was she so sensitive about this now? When had she subconsciously decided to avoid this place? It's not like he had violated her here. He had done that in the film club room and Hatsutori's studio. Was she going to start feeling uncomfortable in the film club room too?

"I've been wanting to talk to you all week about this but I could never find the right time."

The sound of his voice snapped her out of her unpleasant reverie. She turned about, forcing a smile.

"Really? You didn't show up to club yesterday or Monday."

Ginei nodded, absently lifting a hand up to place it behind his head. He glanced aside.

"Yea. I've been avoiding you."

"Why?"

"There's something off about Tsukune. I know short stuff doesn't remember what happened to her with Midou. And I talked with that little redhead we saved last week. She doesn't remember the kidnapping or her suicide attempt. Did you make him forget?"

Kurumu fidgeted, studying the dirt between the blades of grass.

"It was all an illusion."

"Bullshit."

Kurumu swallowed, unable to think of a response.

"I know you charmed a whole third of the school, including several people I care about. I know you say that everything between you and Tsukune was an illusion. But I'm not buying that."

"I'm sorry. But that's the truth."

"The truth is what I believe about you. Are you the type of idiot to make me think you had sex with Tsukune? Or are you the type of idiot to try and make things easier on Tsukune by erasing your entire relationship with him?"

"It's not like I charmed anyone deliberately."

"Bullshit. You don't accidentally create a charm that reeks of sex. I could smell it, Kurumu. I either have to believe you're malicious or you're lying to everyone to protect him. Because he couldn't deal with how he broke your heart."

It felt impossible to breath deep. She clutched her interview notebook against her bosom.

"This was the only way we could still be friends."

"Friends? Is that what you think you salvaged here?"

"What else could I do?"

"Did you mess with Mizore too?"

When she nodded, Ginei sighed heavily.

"That explains much. I hope you don't think you have to obliterate my memories too. I can keep your stupid secret if you want me to."

"Thanks."

"There's no way Moka doesn't know what you're doing. How many others are backing this lunacy?"

Kurumu managed a laugh, feeling better. She favored him a pout.

"Yukari figured it out. I don't know if Tora has or not. And it feels like everyone else is accepting the fact that I was never his girlfriend."

"You charmed Tora like you charmed Hitsumi. I couldn't convince Hitsumi that you were dating Tsukune because she kept insisting I had been fooled by your illusions. I'm curious how the runt figured it out."

"Well… Yukari had to be convinced by Moka. I told everyone that Moka was immune to my charm."

Ginei paused with a contemplative look. After a long moment he nodded.

"Makes sense. She found a logical loophole. I wouldn't count on Tora knowing unless you have Moka talk to her. That charm you put down is too firm. It's like trying to convince Shikichi that I'm a good guy."

Shikichi Akatori was a tengu from Hongu whom was in the fencing club. The girl was Ginei's current class rep and had been his class rep last year.

"I think this will be easier on everyone. I also took away the intimate memories I shared with Tsukune since telling him it was an illusion only made him feel uncomfortable around me."

Ginei glanced away, pawing at the dirt with his slipper.

"That had to be hard on your heart."

"Yea. Nearly died."

"Maybe with time, he would have been okay with what happened."

"Maybe so. But we both know that he's in love with Moka."

Ginei sighed, scratching the back of his head.

"Yea. Are you going to be okay?"

"As long as he's happy, I'll be fine."

"I'd offer to take you off the market but I think my hands are full with Mika."

Kurumu smirked.

"I don't have to be single if I don't want to be."

"Good. A girl like you doesn't deserve to be alone."

"So is that all you wanted to say?"

He hesitated, losing the smile. He glanced off, stroking his chin.

"There is one other thing. Something Mika insisted I should discuss with you."

Kurumu shivered, quickly recalling Hajihachi's words from before.

"About the prison?"

"Yea."

He drawled out the word but said nothing for a long moment.

"I'm keeping your secret so I want you to keep mine. Okay?"

"Please don't build this up so dramatically."

He managed a laugh.

"Yea. Sorry. It's… I don't know how to say it."

"Do you need me to make you forget something?"

He shook his head vehemently, wagging both his hands.

"No need. I'm not some fragile little boy like Tsukune. I'll get through this."

"What happened?"

He hesitated again, looking at the ground.

"I lost my virginity. Saturday night. To Mika. Wasn't as amazing as I had built it up to be in my head, but still better than masturbation."

"I did not need to know that."

"Yea. Sorry."

"It can't be about this."

His eyes were distant. Looking through her.

"Mika's great. She really wanted me to enjoy it. I mean… it was my first time, right? It's not like my dick has been inside anyone else. I couldn't have lost it to another guy, right?"

Kurumu's heart lurched. He had said enough for her to understand. She had been inside the mind of the doppelganger and was quite familiar with how two men could have sex.

"Why did they do that to you?"

Ginei shrugged, still looking through her.

"Because he had a sister."

"That doesn't make sense."

"Yea… It was weird. Painful. Humiliating. That doesn't count, right?"

Kurumu managed a smile. She reached out to him but he backed away, finally seeing her.

"Yea. That doesn't count."

Ginei let out a heavy sigh, his shoulders relaxing.

"That's a relief. I want to believe Mika was my first."

Kurumu bit her lip. The mood remained oppressive.

"Are you sure you don't want me to take that away?"

Ginei forced a laugh, shaking his head. He turned about and started walking towards the glass doors.

"I know Mika wants you to, but you have enough baggage. Besides… I had that coming. All those times I teased you girls and touched you when you didn't want to be touched. I'm sure that was no different. I got what I deserved and I'll keep that. But for Mika's sake, I'll tell her it's gone."

Before he could get away, Kurumu ran to him and wrapped him up in a hug. As he stiffened in her grasp, she buried her face in his back and began to sob. Fair or not, it had not been deserved.

"Do you believe in ghosts?"

Moka frowned at Tsukune's question as they gathered in the grand foyer beneath the large chandelier. It was almost nine. Since Kokoa had decided to spend the night with her girls, Kurumu had encouraged Moka to have dinner with the paranormal first years in the dining hall. It had been a nice change of pace to help her get her mind off the horrible thing Ginei had endured.

"Why do you ask?"

Tsukune grinned sheepishly as Mizore drifted into the shadows behind him. Kamitsuku strolled over to join Tsukune, holding his camera despite having its strap about his neck.

"Well… you guys are all monsters. If monsters exist, it shouldn't be that impossible for ghosts to exist."

Yukari snorted as she latched onto Moka's side. The witch had not dined with them but had been waiting for them at the school.

"There's no such thing as ghosts."

"You shouldn't be so close minded."

Noroi Kyou had one hand in the pocket of his slacks as he approached. The young man with silver eyes whom lived across the hall from Tsukune had a jet black ponytail which curled. The first year from class five was part of the paranormal club along with the two girls behind him.

The brunette with the short pigtails which barely reached the base of her neck was Yubikiri Naomi from Moka's homeroom. She was slightly taller than Tsukune and about the same height as Noroi. The other girl with the short, black hair with long bangs hanging over her eyes was Yumihara Reina from class eight. Both of these girls were from Okataiyou and had originally been in the archery club with Juri.

"Much of our innate powers come from the strength of our spirit. It seems foolish to think a strong spirit would simply dissipate upon the expiration of our physical bodies."

"You always hear stories about how the souls of lovers persist after death."

"It's very romantic."

Yukari huffed at the two girls, tugging on Moka.

"Whatever. We should get going."

Noroi took the lead slightly ahead of his club partners. Tsukune hurried to Moka's side as they started down the hall towards the second year wing. Kurumu walked in the rear with Kamitsuku and Mizore.

"Do you think it's possible to summon a ghost?"

Kurumu shrugged at Mizore as Kamitsuku grinned wide.

"I just hope I can get a picture of it."

"Isn't Kuroishi filming this?"

"That doesn't mean I can't want a picture of my own."

"It would be amazing to have photographic proof of the existence of the afterlife. That would put an end to all the skeptics and naysayers."

"Humans have been faking that sort of thing for decades."

"I guess it's hopeless if you'll declare the evidence is faked."

Kamitsuku chuckled at Noroi's conclusion.

"I can understand her reasoning. Some of the pictures I've seen could simply be a trick of the lighting."

"Perhaps you will think differently after we summon the Angel Lord."

Moka gasped at his declaration.

"Is that what you meant by summoning a ghost?"

Noroi grinned, nodding as they turned down the second year hallway.

"Indeed. The Angel Lord is the most interactive spirit."

"Angel Lord?"

Moka beamed brightly.

"The Angel Lord is the one whom speaks to us through an Ouija board."

"Ouija boards are cheap toys meant to amuse the ignorant."

"They're not cheap toys, Yukari. My sisters and I often used one to talk to the Angel Lord."

"I had no idea you were that into the occult."

Moka grinned at Tsukune.

"My birth mother introduced it to us and said it would be a fun bonding activity for us."

"So you talked with this Angel Lord?"

"Sort of. You place a coin on the board and then you let the Angel Lord guide the coin to the characters forming his message to you."

"What would he say?"

"Often he would tell us to do our chores."

"That's the Angel Lord for you."

"He's always telling us to study harder."

Noroi glanced back at them with a sinister grin.

"And if you fail to do his bidding, you'll end up cursed."

Tsukune shivered.

"Is that true?"

"It is. Whenever Kokoa failed to do something asked of her, she would have a rotten time. Her hair would stay messy and her clothes would tear for no reason. All sorts of bad luck would befall her. The only way to break the curse was to use the board again and ask for a new command."

"What sort of things did the Angel Lord ask you to do?"

"Mostly chores. Sometimes we were asked to play pranks on the staff."

"Did you ever consider the possibility that someone was messing with the coin?"

"But that would anger the Angel Lord, Yukari. You would end up cursed."

"Moka. I still love you."

"We are here."

Noroi opened the door to class five and gestured for them to precede him. This was the room for the paranormal club because Mr. Sekiguchi was their advisor. Kurumu had yet to meet this man, only aware that he was among the hires of the 71 expansion. Like many advisors, he left most of the club activities up to the students of the club. He would not be present tonight.

The room looked differently than the times Kurumu had eaten lunch with Juri's friends. All but one of the desks had been moved to the back of the classroom. Shades had been drawn over all the windows. The only light came from the dozens of candles scattered upon the floor. The flickering spires were arranged in the shape of a pentagram with the lone desk in the center.

Off to the side of the pentagram manning a camcorder on a tripod was Kuroishi. The dark haired guy sported a bowl cut and thick glasses. His attention was fixed on the lens.

Two girls wearing black capes which hid their torsos flanked the desk. These two were the Hitozen twins whom lived in suite 318. They both had inky black tresses which they had pulled in ponytails, one girl favoring the right side while the other favored the left. The twins were in Ginei's homeroom and they had nominated only Hidari for the popularity contest with the hope that they could tell the difference between the two girls for a few days.

"Welcome"

"Ms. Akashiya."

"You're in time"

"for the seance."

They had lovely voices with a playful lilt. In perfect unison, the girls gestured to the desk.

"Prepare yourself"

"for Angel Lord's guidance."

"Maybe this is a bad idea."

Kurumu chuckled at Tsukune's remark.

"Is this your entire club?"

"We have four other members."

Yubikiri nodded at Noroi's remark.

"Yea. Three of them are from Hisomuri while the last is from our village."

"That's Mr. Furiwake from my homeroom. He's more of a member in name only, spending most of his time with the chess club."

Kurumu had heard of this guy before. Kisurusu often spoke about finding a new love for him.

"And the other three?"

"One of those is Mr. Aono's classmate."

"Yea. Mr. Takurami."

"Takurami is in this club?"

Noroi chuckled, nodding at her surprise.

"He's another member in name only."

"He's cousins with Mr. Shijima, our club president."

Moka perked up.

"I've met Mr. Shijima. He's in my art class."

"Is there a reason why he isn't here?"

"He's struggling academically. Our other senior, Mr. Yuugure, is helping him prepare for midterms."

Moka blinked, glancing at Tsukune.

"He's from your art class."

"I'm surprised they both blew this off."

"I doubt Mr. Shijima wanted to. He talks about Ms. Akashiya all the time."

"Naomi!"

Noroi chuckled at the glare Yumihara favored Yubikiri.

"Anyways. You best not keep our ladies waiting."

Kamitsuku wandered over to join Kuroishi while the trio from the paranormal club walked around to stand behind the twins. Kurumu shivered as she approached the desk in the center of the pentagram with her friends.

Upon the desk was a wooden board with rows of kana etched upon the surface. In one upper corner was yes while the other upper corner had no. A row of numbers lined the bottom beneath the kana. A five hundred yen coin rested upon the board.

"What do we do?"

"All whom wish"

"to participate must"

"place their finger"

"upon the coin."

Kurumu regretted asking since hearing them talk was eerie. Moka placed her index finger on the coin.

"Come on, Tsukune. You have things you wish to ask the spirits, right?"

Tsukune nervously stepped forward. Hovering close to Moka, he placed his index finger on the coin.

"Yea…"

Disliking the blush on their faces, Kurumu bounded around one of the twins. Standing on the other side of the table, Kurumu thrust her finger upon the coin.

"I'm going to play this game too."

"This is not"

"a child's game."

"If you don't take"

"the Angel Lord seriously"

"you'll be cursed."

"Yea, yea. I'll join this stupid nonsense."

Yukari slipped around Moka to add her tiny digit to the coin.

"I hope you"

"have an open mind"

"Ms. Sendou."

"The Angel Lord won't"

"speak to those"

"with closed hearts."

Mizore silently touched what little surface remained of the coin.

"There's not much room if we're all involved."

Kurumu smirked at Moka's protest.

"Are you worried that the Angel Lord will be too shy to speak to us?"

"Maybe we'll hear from a vengeful spirit."

Kurumu shivered at Mizore's remark.

"I don't mind if we all do it together."

"Says the man against polygamy."

Tsukune gagged at Yukari's quip. Moka sighed, relaxing her shoulders.

"Clear your minds"

"and focus on the coin."

"Call out to the Angel Lord."

"Angel Lord, Angel Lord"

"Please come out."

Kurumu held her finger firmly on the coin which rested upon the center of the board. She glanced at the others, noting they were all peering intently at the coin.

"Uh… is something supposed to happen?"

"It is you"

"whom must say the chant"

"for the Angel Lord."

Moka laughed warmly.

"That's right. I almost forgot. We need to all say it together."

"Angel Lord, Angel Lord. Please come out."

Once again the coin remained still.

"We did it right that time."

"It might take a moment."

"The coin isn't moving."

"This is all superstitious nonsense."

"Perhaps her heart is too cold for the Angel Lord."

Kurumu smirked at Mizore's jab at Yukari.

"But I heard that the smarter people are, the easier it is to hypnotize them."

"Where did you hear that?"

"I don't know about that but this coin doesn't seem to be moving. Maybe Yukari is right."

Kurumu gasped when the coin started to move. Yukari instantly threw a suspicious glare at her.

"Cut it out, Kurumu."

"It isn't me!"

"It's the Angel Lord."

Yukari stared at Mizore.

"No. This is automatism."

"Automatism?"

"One of us is subconsciously moving it and Kurumu is the most likely one to do it."

"It's not me!"

"It's definitely not the work of some stupid spirit."

"Be patient"

"Ms. Sendou"

"and read"

"the message"

"the Angel Lord"

"is giving you."

Kurumu finally looked down to see what kana their coin was hovering. Ku. The moment they were all looking at the board, the coin started moving to the next kana for ru. Kurumu felt her heart sink as the coin stopped and started off towards the last kana of her name.

"See."

"I swear it isn't me!"

"Keep your attention"

"on the board."

Kurumu grimaced, looking back at the board. The coin moved again, resting on the kana for no. She frowned wondering what of hers was being asked when the coin darted off again to tag the kana for mu. It paused for only a moment before returning to the kana for ne.

"Kurumu's breast."

"This is a new low, even for you."

Kurumu scowled at Yukari.

"I'm not doing it!"

"It's not finished."

Ka then wa followed by I. The coin swung to ga next before coming to rest on ru.

"Love?"

"Adore?"

Yukari snickered.

"Fondle."

"The Angel Lord"

"has spoken."

"You must fondle"

"Ms. Kurono's breasts"

"or be cursed."

"You moved the coin, Kurumu!"

Kurumu flinched from Moka's accusation. She shook her head with wide eyes.

"No! I swear it wasn't me!"

Mizore eyed her with a blank expression.

"I doubt the Angel Lord would demand your breasts to be fondled."

"Why would I want them fondled in front of boys?!"

Noroi chuckled from the sidelines.

"It must be a command from the Angel Lord. He is testing your willingness to hear his word."

Mizore held her free hand up.

"Hold on. The Angel Lord didn't say whom had to do this."

"That's right. Does that mean we all have to do it?"

Kurumu shook her head with tears threatening to spill out. The thought of Tsukune touching her now under such a stupid pretense would be too painful.

"No! We can't!"

"Is there an official ruling on this?"

The twins regarded each other. Their eyes were a rich red like sangria. They nodded in unison.

"We believe that"

"the boys should"

"leave the room."

Tsukune grinned, pointing at himself.

"Me too?"

The twins shook their heads solemnly.

"What about taking pictures of a ghost?"

Yubikiri giggled as she gestured for the film club boys to depart.

"Don't worry about it. We'll handle the filming."

"Perhaps we could stop the filming for now. I don't think Kurumu would want that."

Kurumu crossed her arms about her bosom, shaking her head.

"No! Why should I have to suffer for this dumb Angel Lord?!"

"Do you want to end up cursed?"

"And most of us are girls. It's not that big of a deal."

Kurumu glanced at Tsukune, feeling a twinge of desire from him. Even if he only saw her as a childhood friend after her meddling inside his head, he was still a man.

"But what about Tsukune?"

Tsukune chuckled nervously.

"Maybe if I looked the other way?"

"Okay, boys. Give the girl some privacy."

Kurumu whimpered as the two first year girls coaxed a reluctant Noroi and Kamitsuku out of the room. Kuroishi had already taken off. In moments, the doors were locked. The only male in the room was the one her body was destined to mate with.

"Who wants to go first?"

"Do we really have to do this?"

"It is the will"

"of the Angel Lord."

Kurumu sighed as Yubikiri walked over to the camcorder. Tugging her blouse free of the hem of her skirt, she started undoing the buttons up the center.

"Fine. But Tsukune better not get weird on me because of this."

She could feel his desire rise the moment she parted her blouse to reveal her lacy black bra. She took in a deep breath and closed her eyes.

"Make it quick."

Yukari's small hand was first to squeeze her right tit. She whimpered when the witch left her hand in place for several seconds, massaging her breast.

"What are you doing?"

"Fondling. A quick touch won't count."

Kurumu sucked in a breath when the icy fingers of Mizore's hand brushed against her left breast. The snow girl gingerly squeezed and pushed on her flesh.

"Am I doing this right?"

"Don't you ever fondle your own breasts?"

"Why would I?"

Kurumu shivered as Tsukune's desire grew. She opened her eyes slightly, looking upon him with longing.

"That's enough. I'm ready for him."

Tsukune swallowed thickly as Yukari and Mizore withdrew their hands. He reached across the desk with his eyes fixated on her bosom. He was not looking away but he was taking his time.

"It can't be helped."

She snatched his left wrist and yanked it up against her breast. His hand instantly squeezed her tit firmly, making her heart pound frantically. As he quickly turned his gaze aside, she mewled and looked at Moka.

"I don't want him to be cursed."

Moka managed a smile, grabbing his forearm.

"That's enough squeezing, Tsukune. I think you can stop."

Kurumu moaned as he gave her another lovely squeeze. She pressed her thighs together, squirming as her body prepared for the impossible.

"Tsukune."

His hand released her.

"Right! Sorry!"

He yanked his arm out of Moka's grasp, turning his back to them. Kurumu whimpered in disappointment, biting her lip. She absently reached up to caress her breast, still feeling his presence.

"Let me."

Kurumu mewled again as Moka gently fondled her left tit. She peered into Moka's eyes full of sympathy.

"Moka."

"I know. Button up."

Kurumu shivered when Moka released her breast. She nodded dumbly, complying with Moka's instruction. In a few moments, she was decent for the public view but her whole body was flush.

"We can record over this, right?"

Kurumu snapped her eyes up at the frowning Yubikiri behind the camcorder.

"You were still recording?"

"I'm sorry. I don't know how to operate this thing."

Yumihara snickered, shaking her head.

"Well it wouldn't be the first time she's bared her chest to the public."

"Don't worry, Ms. Kurono. We won't give this back while it still has this footage."

"You have passed"

"the Angel Lord's test."

"Return your fingers"

"to the coin"

"and ask your question."

Moka grinned, quickly putting her finger on the coin.

"Since this was Kurumu's trial, we should let her ask the first question."

Yukari snorted, placing her digit beside Moka's.

"Sure. Let's see what the perverted Angel Lord has to say."

Kurumu took in a deep breath as Tsukune and Mizore joined the others. With her heart still beating madly, Kurumu touched the last bit of coin.

"Angel Lord. Will I marry Tsukune?"

Tsukune gagged but a second later the coin began to move. Her throbbing heart sank when the coin unerringly made its way to the corner for no.

"Kurumu."

"Don't listen to this dumb board. That was probably Shirayuki's doing."

"I'm not cruel."

The coin quickly started to move again. The first kana was mo followed by ka.

"It's started a new message."

"Another command?"

The next kana was ni.

"This time for Moka?"

The coin stopped at shi before dragging over to ta and then pausing at de.

"Tongue?"

"So Akashiya is showing her true colors. First she crushes Kurumu and now moves in for the kill."

Moka shook her head vehemently. The next character was ki before the coin finally settled on su.

"It wasn't me!"

Mizore thrust a finger at the vampire.

"We all know you want to kiss him."

"The Angel Lord"

"has spoken."

"The next command"

"you must perform"

"to receive his guidance"

"is to kiss Ms. Akashiya"

"with your tongue."

Yukari cackled with glee.

"It's just like the last order. We all have to French kiss Moka."

Mizore scowled, causing the temperature about her to drop.

"I'd rather be cursed."

Kurumu frowned, noting the blushes on both Moka's and Tsukune's cheeks.

"Are you okay with kissing her?"

Tsukune laughed sheepishly, rubbing his temple with the finger that had been holding the coin.

"I don't know if we should. The curse might not be that bad."

"You'll grope her chest but won't kiss me?"

"It's not like that!"

"It wouldn't even be our first kiss."

Tsukune flinched. He backed a step away from Moka, rubbing the back of his neck.

"You don't mind?"

Moka hesitated. Closing her eyes, she sighed. Relaxing her shoulders, she turned to face him.

"Remove my seal."

"Why?"

"Because she insists that the Angel Lord asked you to kiss Moka. That order was not meant for me."

Kurumu grimaced, clutching her chest. Yukari immediately grabbed Moka's hand.

"Is that what she wants?"

"Yes. We can't defy Angel Lord."

"I'm still not kissing her."

"Will you be okay with kissing the other Moka?"

"I guess if that's what she wants."

Tsukune swallowed. Nervously he stepped forward and placed his right hand on the bottom of the rosary. With a deep breath, he tugged it down.

The rosary came off the black choker about Moka's neck as cleanly as always. There was a rush of demonic power spilling out from the vampire as her pink tresses quickly turned silver. Kurumu shivered as crimson eyes stared at her from across the board. The vampire's lips turned up in a smirk.

"I have a half a mind to toss this silly game."

"Such power."

"Amazing."

"It's like she's"

"a different person."

"Did you get that?"

Moka turned her eyes upon the girls hovering by the camcorder. Both girls let out sharp gasps.

"Ms. Yubikiri."

"Yes, Ms. Akashiya."

"Would you take that camcorder out to Mr. Kuroishi? I would like all of this footage to be erased."

"Yes, Ma'am."

"And don't come back until we are finished in here."

"Yes, Ma'am."

Yubikiri bowed twice, picking up the tripod. The stand folded up on its own. The tall girl scurried over to the nearest door which Yumihara opened for her. Both girls slipped out into the hallway.

"What's going on in there?"

"We'll explain later. We have to erase the film."

"Erase it?!"

The door closed as the voices quickly retreated from them. Moka exhaled, relaxing her shoulders. She turned her attention back upon them.

"While Shirayuki has made it clear that she would rather be cursed, does anyone want to kiss me?"

Kurumu did not hesitate. She lifted up on her toes and leaned over the desk, grabbing the vampire by the blouse. She tugged the vampire forward, mildly surprised that she yielded. Turning her head slightly, Kurumu pressed her lips against Moka's.

Lust poured into her from Tsukune. She mewled as Moka's hand touched her side and her lips parted. Kurumu pushed her tongue inside Moka's mouth, curling it about Moka's tongue. The vampire made a slight sound, scooting closer to the desk.

It was a long, loving kiss. Kurumu felt like she could drown in it. It felt like everyone enjoyed watching it. Even Mizore. She moaned softly, feeling Moka's hot breath through nostrils against her cheek.

Moka pushed her back firmly, gasping for air. They both panted, staring in each other's eyes. Moka touched Kurumu's cheek, caressing.

"Didn't expect you to pounce on that."

"Didn't think you'd be into it either."

The flush vampire withdrew her hand from Kurumu's cheek. She leaned back, prompting Kurumu to let go. Letting out a deep breath, Kurumu settled back on her feet. She felt dizzy but relaxed.

"Any other takers?"

"You know I'm devoted to both you and your seal."

"Are you sure about that?"

Yukari stepped in and hugged Moka about her waist.

"Yes. I would even give you my blood."

Moka rested her hands on Yukari's shoulders as she regarded the witch.

"Perhaps you are old enough."

The vampire bent her head, baring her fangs. Yukari gasped as Moka sank her teeth into the base of Yukari's neck. The witch whimpered, stiffening. In seconds, her breathing became raspy as her body trembled. Moka was taking her to ecstasy.

Yukari cried out the moment before Moka withdrew her fangs. The vampire quickly silenced her bliss by kissing the girl. The witch desperately tried to be closer despite being in a tight hug. She whimpered and mewled into Moka's mouth as her tiny body shuddered in pleasure.

Kurumu shivered as the air became chilly. Mizore was shaking her head with a look of disapproval.

"This is wrong, Akashiya."

Moka pulled out of the kiss. Yukari continued to lavish kisses upon whatever her mouth could reach. Ignoring the affections, Moka rubbed the witch's back as she regarded Mizore.

"A close friend of mine offers her blood several times. I could hardly call myself a vampire if I continued to refuse her."

"She's not your friend."

Moka shrugged, turning her gaze upon Tsukune.

"How about it, Aono? I'll give you one kiss that you don't have to fight for."

Tsukune shivered at the offer. He sucked in a breath and took a small step forward.

"You don't mind?"

Moka faltered back a step.

"You would seriously kiss me?"

Tsukune laughed nervously, glancing aside. He rubbed the back of his neck.

"Well… to avoid the curse, right? It only has to be a quick kiss."

Kurumu could feel the vampire's disappointment. Yukari had calmed down to the point of clinging to Moka for support. The witch seemed oblivious to the situation.

"It's with tongue, Tsukune."

Tsukune blushed brightly, turning his head away.

"Oh. Right."

"Though it makes no difference to me. It's not like I will be cursed if the two of you refuse to kiss me."

"I can do this."

"You don't have to force yourself."

Tsukune stepped in close and Moka let out a slight sound of concern. She glanced down at the witch snuggling against her bosom. When he leaned in for the kiss, she leaned her head back and placed a hand on his lips.

"Wait. Not yet."

He backed off with a frown. Moka smiled nervously, rubbing Yukari's back.

"Yukari. Hold onto Kurumu for me."

The witch groaned. Taking in a deep breath, Yukari relinquished her hold about Moka's waist. The witch staggered away, swiping one hand out to catch Kurumu's arm. She wobbled for a moment, placing her other hand on the desk.

Moka took in a loud, deliberate breath.

"Okay. I'm ready."

Kurumu felt the air continue to drop in temperature as Tsukune placed his hands on Moka's shoulders. He leaned in to place a gentle kiss on Moka's lips. Kurumu shivered as their heads moved slightly.

"Mizore."

The snow girl scowled, crossing her arms.

"It's not right."

After another moment, the couple parted. Moka's cheeks were flush as she smiled softly up at him. Blushing, he removed his hands and backed off.

"Good enough?"

"Yes. Much better than my first."

Tsukune chuckled sheepishly, backing further away.

"You have passed"

"the Angel Lord's"

"second challenge."

"Ask him your question"

"which you desire"

"most to be answered."

Kurumu glanced at the coin upon the Ouija board. She stepped in and placed her finger upon the coin.

"Are you going to be up for this?"

Yukari murmured a response, nodding as she lifted her hand from the desk to put a finger on the coin.

"This time it will be Moka's question."

Moka smiled at him as she placed her finger next to his upon the coin.

"I think I have a question we all want answered."

Kurumu frowned, glancing at Mizore.

"Come on, Mizore."

"None of this feels right."

"You're more than welcome to leave if you like."

Mizore scowled at Moka, promptly taking the last open space on the coin.

"I don't trust leaving him in your care."

Yukari giggled drunkenly.

"Is it my turn next? What perverted things will it have done to me?"

Moka laughed, shaking her head.

"This isn't spin the bottle."

"My knees are still shaking."

"Scared?"

"Orgasm."

Tsukune gagged as Kurumu managed a smile.

"You should ask your question."

Moka nodded, taking in a deep breath.

"Angel Lord. Will we find a new body for my seal to inhabit?"

The coin moved quickly towards the upper corner for yes. The smile on Moka's face was perfect. Kurumu had never seen this side of Moka so relaxed.

"Thank goodness."

The moment she uttered the words, the coin began moving rapidly.

"It's moving again."

"My turn. My turn."

But the first kana was mi followed by zo and then re.

"Aw… it's for Mizore."

Mizore's brow lifted as the coin continued to move about the chart. De was next followed by ko. The coin hovered a moment before guiding them to do and then mo.

"Children?"

Kurumu shivered as they followed the coin to o before it came back to tsu. It then came over to ku before finally stopping at ru.

"Create?"

"Make?"

The Hitozen twins shared a confused glance.

"That's a strange"

"request from him."

Moka glared at Mizore with palpable anger. Kurumu shivered from the intensity.

"I'll say. I've never heard of the Angel Lord demanding someone to make a child before. Are you that desperate to rig the results?"

Mizore smirked at Moka.

"That's ridiculous. Why would I want to make a child with you watching?"

Moka stepped back, pounding her fist into her palm.

"Because you'd enjoy it."

Mizore sighed dramatically, turning upon the twins.

"Does this have to be done now? I would rather lose my virginity to Tsukune in privacy."

Kurumu bristled at Mizore's calm acceptance of this reading. She hated to say it, but she was also thinking Mizore might have rigged this one.

"Hey now! It didn't say it had to be with Tsukune."

"But the rest of you are girls. I can't make children with girls."

Kurumu placed her hand on her chest.

"Technically, I can make a child with you if I had sex with Tsukune."

"Wait, wait, wait! None of us should be throwing our virginity away over a silly game!"

Moka wagged her finger at Tsukune.

"It's not a silly game. She cheated."

Mizore sighed heavily. She slipped her hands beneath her skirt.

"I did no such thing. But since he had no choice but to fondle her tits and stick his tongue in your mouth, I think the logic here still applies."

The snow girl dragged a pair of pink and white stripped briefs down to her knees. Lifting her feet up, she slipped one leg free before the other as Tsukune started to panic.

"Wait up, Mizore! Can't we be reasonable?!"

Mizore slammed her panties on the desk.

"I am being reasonable. You don't want to be cursed, right?"

To Kurumu's surprise, Moka threw the desk up into the air. Before the desk hit the ground, she had snatched Mizore up by the collar of her blouse and hauled the snow girl off her feet.

"I think it's time to put you in your place."

Mizore cocked her head, betraying no concern.

"You wouldn't dare."

"Stop it, Moka."

Kurumu shivered at the firmness in his voice. Moka turned an angry glare upon him.

"Are you siding with her?"

"Hurting her won't change anything."

Mizore smirked, dangling in Moka's grasp.

"Right. The Angel Lord has blessed my union. I'm supposed to have his child."

Moka turned and tossed Mizore into Tsukune, causing them both to tumble to the floor. Before either could recover, Moka stomped off towards the door.

"Fine! Make your babies. I don't care."

"Moka! Wait!"

Yukari chased after the vampire, catching up to Moka at the door. The witch latched onto her side, prompting Moka to drape an arm over her shoulder. Adjusting her stride, the pair exited the room.

Kurumu hesitated, unsure if she should chase after Moka or stay with Tsukune and Mizore.

"That did not"

"go as planned."

Kurumu turned an apologetic smile upon the twins.

"Sorry. This sort of thing happens all the time to us."

Tsukune murmured apologies to Mizore as he helped the snow girl up.

"I hope that she can write"

"a good article for us."

"She sounded like she really believed in this. I'm sure she will do your club justice."

The twins bowed to Kurumu in unison.

"Thank you for"

"your cooperation."

"You might want to"

"retrieve her panties"

"before they catch on fire."

Kurumu's eyes widened as she quickly looked about the room.

"Oh. Too late."