Code: Lyoko
Unexpected Encounter Part 2
He had kept things quiet during Physics, but the secret had been eating away at him the whole time. Thankfully, the bell had just rung for break period, and he would be able to tell Odd, Ulrich, and Yumi.
Just by thinking that, Jeremy felt much lighter. He was practically skipping gleefully when he reached the open campus. What he saw suddenly made him feel heavy again.
Yoi was catching a ball with Odd, while Yumi and Toboe studied a math book together, and Ulrich watched them nervously.
Getting Toboe away would be a struggle, but how could he possibly explain this in front of Yoi? Especially since she and Odd had grown quite inseparable.
Jeremy couldn't very well lie and say that he needed help studying; no one would believe him. And besides, Yoi and Toboe were in their grades so they would be too eager to help him study. And all the above mentioned had something to do with Lyoko, so he couldn't make an excuse about that. And just coming out and asking to talk to Odd, Ulrich, and Yumi privately would be suspicious.
He decided he would consult Aelita first. Maybe she would know how to approach this sensitive subject, and she could even provide some evidence to support his theory.
That evening, Odd lay on his bed staring at the textbook in front of him while Yoi played with Kiwi on Ulrich's bed. Odd had said that was a good idea, because Ulrich loves dog hair on his bed.
The square root of 4? Odd quizzed Yoi on the subject material from the book.
Yoi screwed her eyes shut as she thought as hard as she could. Square root, that's- Kiwi's barking interrupted her. She gasped. That's right, Kiwi! It's 2.
Odd smiled. Yoi had to be younger than them to pretend to get answers from a dog. But she was so cute when she did that. Good job, you guys, he said humoring Yoi. But Kiwi, you have to stop giving Yoi the answers.
The dog barked again, as if in response. He's right, you know, Yoi said to the dog. Kiwi whimpered a little, but then returned to nibbling on Yoi's longer shirtsleeve.
Just then, the door came open. Jeremy's head poked out of the doorway. he seemed a little unnerved to see Yoi sitting there. Uh... I take it Ulrich's not here?
Odd shook his head. Nope, I think he's trailing Yumi. He drew the shape of a heart in the air with his finger. Jeremy chuckled, while Yoi tilted her head in curiosity.
Thanks, I'll go looking for him now, Jeremy said and then closed the door.
Yoi turned to look at Odd again. What was that thing you did with your finger?
Huh? Oh, I drew a heart.
What's a- but before she could finish her sentence, the playful dog bit onto her arm just above the wrist. She screamed and slapped Kiwi clear of the bed.
Odd jumped to his feet. What happened?! Are you okay?! He was panicked for the girl, but equally worried about the brutal slap to his dog.
Yoi cried hysterically, gripping her wrist in her whitening hand.
Kiwi had only nipped her. She couldn't be in that much pain, Odd reasoned. Let me see your arm, Odd said as he reached out towards her.
Yoi pulled away and screamed, There was silence for a very long time as Yoi finally calmed down. She still appeared to be in a great deal of pain. I'm going to my dorm room, she said quietly, and stormed off.
Odd looked down at his whimpering dog who was desperately trying to hide under the bed. Odd picked him up tenderly. What have you done now, pup? He tried to examine the dog to see if Yoi had injured him badly anywhere.
Yumi and Toboe walked down the corridor to his dorm room. They were laughing. Ulrich stayed hidden nearby. He had been trailing them for a while, and was disgusted by what he saw. If he didn't win back Yumi soon, he may never get a chance to be with her.
Toboe whispered something to Yumi as they stood in front of his dorm room. She smiled and replied out loud, though Ulrich couldn't hear what she said from his hiding place.
Toboe entered the room and smiled at her. She stood outside his room, and waved at him. Slowly, so slowly, the door closed, separating them. Ulrich felt sick. Why hadn't Yumi ever walked him to his dorm room?
Yumi came back down the hallway, passing Ulrich. Ulrich stepped out of his hiding place and called for Yumi's attention.
She turned around and flipped back a loose strand of hair. God, she's so beautiful, Ulrich thought to himself.
Oh! Ulrich, what are you doing here?
Now was the time to make his move. He had to do this right to win back Yumi. If only Ulrich had some Cyrano to write romantic poems for him to recite to Yumi so she would fall for him.
Well, that would never happen, so he settled for something more modern. You wanna go to town for some ice cream or something? he said, staring down at the ground in his slouch.
Yumi sighed. Sorry, Ulrich. I've been so busy tutoring Toboe. I'm completely spent.
I'm sure you are, Ulrich thought angrily. He really couldn't take it anymore. She was spending all her time with this... nobody! Didn't Ulrich mean anything to her anymore? You're so busy with-
Yumi, who had begun walking away, spun around to face him.
Ulrich chanced looking up into her eyes. There was no anger, so she hadn't heard what he almost said. But he couldn't find any trace of the love she once had for him. Never mind, he said weakly. She walked away.
Ulrich didn't know how long he had been standing there, feeling like a pitiful excuse for a human being. But at one point, Jeremy ran up to him.
Jeremy held his knees as he tried to regain his breath. I've been looking everywhere for you, Jeremy gasped. Listen there's something important I've gotta-
I don't want to hear it, Ulrich cut in. The usually emotionless boy had a biting edge to his words.
But it's about-
I said I don't want to hear it! Ulrich said as he walked away. Jeremy was so startled by his piercing words that he did not try to chase after him. Evidently, Ulrich had bigger problems than Jeremy did right now.
Aelita's face shone magnificently on the computer screen. Well, are you sure you even understand what's going on?
Jeremy cleaned his glasses with his shirt sleeve. What do you mean?
What proof do you have that Toboe is Xana?
Just the way he was staring at you. He had the look of contempt in his eyes. It was just wrong.
Aelita nodded. Well, do you think Yoi is a problem as well?
Doubtful. You've seen how much time Odd is spending with her. Surely he would have reported any mysterious behavior. Besides, she's so sweet and innocent. I don't think she would have been able to hide any evil for very long.
Aelita grinned. So what do you think happened with Toboe?
Well, Xana hasn't tried controlling people directly yet. But maybe during the transfer process, he got hold of Toboe, Jeremy explained. You know, he's been acting really distant and untrusting.
Aelita chuckled. Yes, but that's how he's acted ever since we first met him.
Maybe you're right, Jeremy sighed. Maybe I'm thinking about this too much. I'll check with Yumi to see if Toboe's been acting strange at all.
She sure has been spending a lot of time with Toboe, Aelita trailed off.
Well, he isn't used to the schooling of this world yet. And he hasn't gotten any of his former memories back, as Yoi says. So he needs all the help he can get.
I wonder, Aelita began. Is Ulrich perhaps jealous?
I never thought of that, Jeremy said with wonder as a smile curled on the edges of his lips. That's pretty funny, he said with a laugh.
Ulrich, on the other hand, did not find that funny. And what's worse, he found dog hair all over his bed.
ODD! THAT DOG IS DEAD! His voice could be heard throughout the dorm room. Following that, a few crashes and many barks echoed down the hallways.
Odd and Ulrich regarded one another with scorn as they walked into their physics class, covered in bandages. Yoi took a seat farther away from Odd than usual.
I get the feeling everyone's out to get me today, Odd whispered to Jeremy.
Jeremy chuckled. You have no idea.
Odd shrugged.
Yoi was sitting, taking notes from Mrs. Hertz's lesson. Suddenly, something caught her eye. She turned to the right, and saw Odd waving at her. She returned to writing her notes coldly.
That was when something flying through the air caught her eye. The paper football landed perfectly on the desk. She turned back to Odd and saw him waving at her, as he mimed opening the paper.
She followed, opening the paper completely. In sloppy handwriting it said,
How is your arm?
-Odd
Yoi couldn't help grinning. Turning back to Odd, she mouth the word,
Sadly, Mrs. Hertz saw this little exchange and was on top of them faster than a speeding bullet. Would you care to share this note with the rest of the class? she addressed Yoi.
Yoi quickly snatched the paper out of her hand and shoved it into her own mouth. Yoi shook her head since she couldn't reply with her mouth full.
Mrs. Hertz and half the class stared at the strange little girl, while Odd nearly fell out of his chair laughing. Even Ulrich and Jeremy were grinning.
Mrs. Hertz realized this was going to be another very long day. she sighed as more and more students began laughing. Go throw it out in the garbage can.
After class, Jeremy couldn't take much more suspense. He pulled Yoi over the the side and waved Odd and Ulrich on to next class.
The little girl looked up at him. Has your brother been acting strange lately?
Her eyes went wide. W-what do you mean? Yoi grew concerned. The expression on her face darkened.
I mean, has he been saying weird things lately or acting different.
He's acting absolutely normal, she said very defensively. This is just how he is, okay?! She turned around and sped off to their next class.
That proves it, Jeremy said to Aelita. She's obviously covering up for him.
Now, Jeremy- Aelita began.
Jeremy interrupted. You should've seen the way her eyes went when I asked if Toboe was acting differently. I obviously hit a nerve. He got up began pacing around the room.
But Jeremy, Aelita said, following him with her eyes, you know how much trouble they've been having trying to adjust here. Jeremy walked out of her line of vision. So, um...
Jeremy came back and slammed his hands down on the desk. I have to tell the others.
Aelita looked down. She realized that she could not win this battle. And perhaps Jeremy was correct.
Jeremy found Ulrich very easily; the boy was standing in a corner of the 10th grade dorm room, watching Yumi depart from Toboe.
Jeremy whispered the boy's name.
Ulrich jumped out of his skin. Wha- Oh, it's just you, Jeremy. What are you doing here? he asked, the anger returning to his voice.
I need to talk to you about something, Jeremy said simply.
Ulrich sighed. Well, can it wait?
Jeremy's eyes narrowed. Wait for what?
Ulrich looked down. He didn't know what to say. The true answer would have been, Wait for me to go steal Yumi back from Toboe, but that didn't seem like it would happen anytime soon. He sighed. What is it you wanna tell me?
The door to Toboe's dorm room swung open. Ulrich and Jeremy fell silent as Toboe's head poked out. His mysterious eyes scanned across both ends of the hallway. Just when it seemed that his eyes had stopped on the corner the two boys were hiding in, Toboe changed his mind and closed the door.
Both Jeremy and Ulrich let out their held breaths. We can't talk here, Jeremy explained, reasonably. Ulrich nodded.
Back in Jeremy's room, Aelita watched the two boys pace around the room at uneven times.
Look Jeremy, that explanation just doesn't make sense. Why would Xana effect Toboe and not Yoi?
Well, have you noticed any suspicious activity from her? Jeremy asked.
Ulrich said uncertainly. Well, other than her response to the questions about her brother. Look, I just don't believe it. Ulrich began walking away.
Don't believe it, or don't want to believe it? Jeremy rounded on his friend. I would think you of all people would want any excuse to get rid of Toboe, he said almost ruthlessly. He desperately needed someone to back up his idea.
Ulrich turned around, but did not punch Jeremy, as was expected. He just stared at the ground sadly. Listen. Yumi's been real happy ever since he came along. And I've been thinking... maybe she's a lot happier with him than she'd be with me. This was the first time the boy had spoken out so truthfully.
Oh, Ulrich, sighed Aelita, you can't give up on her so easily.
Yeah, whatever, the boy stated, as he waved his hand and walked away. Jeremy was left feeling guilty.
The next day during physics class, Jeremy and Ulrich seemed to be avoiding eye contact with one another, while Odd continually asked what could only be described as stupid questions.
Mrs. Hertz! Odd asked, waving his hand. He had been holding it up for over a minute.
The teacher sighed, wishing that he had taken the hint that she didn't want to answer any more joke questions. What is it, Odd?
Well, I was just wondering, he said, dragging it out to make it more dramatic. If corn oil comes from corn, what does baby oil come from?
A few of the kids laughed, while the rest of the class snickered quietly. Yoi was the one who laughed the loudest. Odd turned and grinned at her.
While Mrs. Hertz went through the ingredients of baby oil on the molecular level, Yoi saw something. A flash of light, or a spark caught her eye. Looking over to the outlet, she saw a spark come out of it again.
Yoi was about to call over Mrs. Hertz's attention, when she felt a sudden pain on her arm. It felt like her arm was burning. She gripped it, hoping not to call attention to herself.
The bell rang, and Yoi felt relief flood back to her. If the spark of this outlet was what she thought it was, she would have to investigate it privately.
As all the students left the room, Yoi dropped down on her hands and knees and crawled over to the outlet. She reached her left hand out towards it and felt the pain again. Pointing her index finger out, she came closer and closer to touch it. The pain was intense
The outlet exploded! Yoi forced herself away from the flare-up in time. But Mrs. Hertz came around the lab table to investigate. Wha-what are you doing there?
Yoi began.
Unluckily for her, the principal was just outside the door, waiting to talk with Mrs. Hertz. Young lady, it is against the policy to destroy school property. I am sure you are well aware of that, he said, helping her to her feet and checking her hand for injuries.
You will report to the nurse's office, and then to my office for a detention, the principal continued. I do not expect this to ever happen again.
Yes sir, Yoi said sadly.
Odd poked his head in the classroom. Hey, Yoi? Are you alright? We heard an explosion. Ulrich and Jeremy became visible behind him.
The girl lowered her head as she walked past them and down the opposite end of the hallway.
She is in deep trouble, the principal informed Odd.
Ulrich looked over and saw Yumi sitting on a bench tutoring Toboe. She was too busy to come over to see what the explosion was about; to see if a friend got hurt. Ulrich's hand curled into a fist.
The nurse came over with cotton swabs and antiseptic. Now let me just have a look. Part of Yoi's long sleeve had been blackened by the fire of the explosion.
The nurse reached over and began pulling up Yoi's sleeve to examine the skin. Yoi cried out as she grabbed her arm defensively. I mean, what did she mean? I-I have to go, the small girl climbed off the bed and ran to the door.
To where? the nurse asked, but Yoi had already left.
That evening, Yoi was wandering the hallways like a ghost. She came upon the door to Jeremy's room and heard talking inside. Pressing her ears against it, she picked up on the conversation.
Jeremy! I've found an activated tower! Aelita cried.
I know, sensors picked it up as well. It appears to be in the forest region, Jeremy informed Aelita.
Yoi gasped outside the door. She had to work quickly, before it was too late.
The door to Odd's dorm room swung open. The boy had been lying on Ulrich's bed reading a comic book. But when he saw Yoi come in, he dropped everything and walked up to her.
Hey, you got out of detention early? Odd smiled warmly.
Yoi said unsure. She looked away with guilt.
Well, hey that's great! Odd extended a hand to offer her the chair at the end of the room. The chair was covered in unclean shirts. Odd blushed as he removed the articles of clothing.
Yoi wandered over to a lamp whose bottom was shaped like a soccer ball. What's this?
Oh, that? That's Ulrich's. It's broken but he refuses to get rid of it, Odd chuckled to himself. And he thinks I'm a pack rat! Odd returned to reading the comic book.
Yoi waved her hand in front of Odd's face, but he had grown so engrossed in the book that he hadn't noticed her. She looked over at the soccer lamp. It wasn't plugged in. And it looked to be made of something strong and hard.
Yoi lifted it up. It was quite heavy, but she wouldn't struggle with it. She carried it over to Odd, and lifted it high above her head, preparing to strike him a deadly blow.
Odd looked up at her. You should read this part! It's hillar-hey, what're you doing with that lamp?
Yoi brought it back below her head. I... was moving it. I didn't like where it was.
Oh, okay, Odd said.
I gotta get going. I haven't had a chance to study yet, Yoi felt on the verge of tears as she spoke.
Really? Aww, well then here. Borrow these comics, Odd smiled at her. No one should have to study without a comic book nearby.
Yoi chuckled, barely able to hide her tears. Yes, of course! She returned his smile.
... And always remember the equation Pi r squared, Yumi informed Toboe as they walked down the hallway to the dormitories.
Toboe nodded his head. His face seemed to come in closer to Yumi's. I'll never forget, he said passionately, as if they were talking about a completely different matter.
Ulrich reassured himself before stepping out of the shadows behind them. Uh, Yumi, he called to her. Can I talk to you for a second?
Yumi stopped and looked at him curiously. she considered the look on Ulrich's face. Toboe, you can go on ahead of me. Toboe nodded and walked a couple of meters away.
Yumi, I've been thinking lately- Ulrich began.
Don't hurt yourself, Yumi replied sweetly.
Ulrich tried to chuckle, but his nerves made the sound very indistinct. Heh. Well, you've just been spending a lot of time with Toboe.
Well, yeah. He needs help studying, she replied.
Um, about that. A-are you sure he's even trustworthy? That hadn't come out as he had hoped.
Yumi went on the defensive. Oh, so now you're scrutinizing my choice of friends, is that it? Just because I hang out with people other than Jeremy and Odd all the time.
Tha-that's not what I meant!
Then what did you mean? Yumi snapped.
I mean... I just don't like it, okay? Ulrich cried out.
For your information, that's not okay. I can be with who I want to be with. Yumi had grown more upset than angry.
Even if that means abandoning your friends? Ulrich murmured.
Yumi's eyes went wide. I haven't abandoned you guys.
Yeah, well, it doesn't look that way to me, Ulrich said with more emotion in his voice than ever before.
Yumi was speechless. Are you jealous, she asked incredulously.
Ulrich replied by instinct.
Then what is it?
Ulrich clenched his fist again. Okay, yeah. I'm jealous.
The sides of Yumi's lips slowly curled into a broad smile as she embraced the confused Ulrich. Oh, you've never opened up to me before like that! I'm sorry if it seemed like I abandoned you guys. She laid a sweet kiss on his cheek.
The blush came upon Ulrich's cheeks as a rather stupid expression came across his face. That's okay, he said truthfully, since she'd kissed him.
Toboe watched coldly on the other side of the hallway. Then he turned around and walked away, the frown evident on his lips.
Yumi gleefully explained why she had spent all this time with Toboe. You see, he appeared cold at first, but then he really opened up to me. He told me everything that happened and everything he was feeling. At first, he reminded me of you, but then as he continued to talk freely with me, I realized how left out I felt. You never tell me anything, so I figured he'd make better company by telling the truth, then you would by playing guessing games.
That took Ulrich by surprise. I just don't talk about these things.
Yeah, I know. And I've learned to respect that. But I would like you to at least tell me as much as you tell Odd.
Ulrich grinned and chuckled. No problem. And hey, feel free to hang out with Toboe as long as you make time to hang out with the rest of us, okay?
I'd like that. We have some catching up to do, Yumi replied. The blush on Ulrich's cheeks returned a darker shade than before.
Yoi burst into Jeremy's room. Please don't contact the others. It's a trap! her face was wet with tears.
Jeremy put the cellphone down. What are you talking about?
The activated tower! Yoi cried out in anguish. It's all a trap.
Jeremy stood up. This was the breakthrough he had been looking for. How do you know this?!
Yoi rolled up her left sleeve. Because I'm one of Xana's minions! Cut into her skin was the glowing symbol of Xana. My brother's innocent. He lost all his memories of being created under Xana when he came to this world. But I gave myself this symbol as a reminder of our mission. I haven't had the heart to tell him we had to hurt you guys. He's so wild about Yumi and all.
Jeremy began. He had not wanted the sweet little girl to be the bad guy.
But everyone was so nice to me. Especially Odd. I can't hurt Odd. Don't let Xana make me hurt Odd!! she was hysterical.
Odd, Ulrich, and Yumi came into Jeremy's room. We got your call, Odd said. What's going on? he asked when he saw the state Yoi was in.
Yoi tried to ignore the intrusion. I have to stop him. I'm the one who set up the illusion in the forest so that Aelita would get lost. But since we've taken so long with our mission to destroy you guys, Xana has decided to act on his own. He's going to destroy us all. I have to set things right.
Odd exclaimed.
You can't go in there, Jeremy was also ignoring his friends. You'll be destroyed by Xana. You said so yourself.
Yoi took a deep breath and wiped the tears from her eyes. I have no other choice. And it's better than living with the pain of knowing that I hurt others.
There was a long pause. Jeremy said solemnly.
Okay?! Okay?!! Odd cried. This isn't okay?! What's this about Yoi dying?!
Yoi said. This is something I must do.
Odd shook his head and looked at the others with wide eyes. You can't die, he said, waiting for someone to jump in on his side.
Yoi walked up to him. The young girl he had met just a few days ago had suddenly grown into the young woman right before his eyes. And as her lips met his, he knew this was a kiss goodbye.
The little girl who had been like a little sister was now an irrecognizably beautiful woman.
I'll always remember you, Yoi told him. Tears slid down Odd's cheeks as the emotion tore him apart.
Take care of my brother. He can't know I'm doing this. I still have hope in him, Yoi told Yumi and Ulrich. Jeremy nodded to them and they nodded back.
Don't go, Odd said weakly, but it was too late.
Jeremy grabbed onto Yoi's hand and pulled her to quicken her pace. They were running to the sewer in the back of the school grounds.
Once underground, Jeremy and Yoi rode his scooter over to the entrance of the factory. Fresh air greeted them above ground, but soon they headed into the rusty building. The rickety elevator brought them to the scanner room.
Are you sure you want to do this? Jeremy asked, though he already knew the answer.
I'm the only one who can lead Aelita through the illusion. Otherwise, she'd be trapped, Yoi said.
What about your brother?
Yoi sighed. I was the mastermind. He was just spare muscle in case we needed to fight. I don't need him for this.
Though her words were harsh, Jeremy picked up on the true meaning. You love him and want desperately to protect him.
Yoi smiled sadly to herself. Tell Odd I'm sorry. And don't let Toboe remember me. I know you have that kind of power.
Jeremy nodded and took the elevator up a few floors to the main computer. Climbing into the chair and attaching the headgear, he typed in the access code and opened the scanners.
Okay, Yoi. This is it.
The girl nodded and climbed in.
Jeremy typed a few things. Scanner Yoi. He opened a different file that held the newly created cards for Yoi and Toboe. He selected the tanuki priestess.
Yoi felt strands of her DNA being torn apart and reconfigured into data as she traveled through the wires into the virtual world. She was surprised to see that she arrived in the air. Her landing was not terribly graceful.
Aelita ran up to her and smiled. Welcome back, she said, helping Yoi to her feet. Yoi remained hunched over. What's wrong? Aelita grew worried.
The symbol of Xana glowed through the virtual cloth of Yoi's sleeve. It seemed to explode outwards, destroying the fabric completely. And the skin data surrounding the Xana symbol was falling apart. Yoi's eyes went wide as she was overcome by immense pain.
Fishing out her leaf from her pocket, she tossed it to the ground by Aelita's feet. It made a pop noise as it grew by five times. Get on it. It will lead you to the activated tower, Yoi said as the destruction of her data flowed through her arm into her torso.
Aelita was stunned. No, but you're-
Just GO! Yoi cried before her mouth disappeared.
Aelita was lifted into the air, carried by the leaf. The last remainder of Yoi was the top of her head. Her eyes looked so peaceful before they, too, became erased.
cried Aelita.
Toboe was surprised by the visitors on his dorm room doorstep. he gasped. Oh, Ulrich and Odd too, he seemed more disappointed by the other two. What are you guys doing here?
Yumi began. She was followed by a chorus of s from the boys.
Toboe watched them for a moment. Then it dawned on him. Where's Yoi? The other three looked down at the ground.
Oh, Jeremy. I can't believe she's gone, Aelita sobbed as the leaf flew her over the forest region. I couldn't save her.
At the computer terminal, tears flooded down Jeremy's cheeks as if he'd never stop crying.
Was there anything I could have done to save her? Aelita asked him. Her question was laden with guilt.
Jeremy tried to answer, but no sound came out of his mouth. he said at last. There was nothing you could have done. He felt he should be the blameworthy one.
He was the one who let her go. He should have precieved Xana's moves and countered them in time. Nothing at all you could have done, he told himself as well as Aelita.
I just can't believe it, muttered Aelita, her voice full of emotion.
The leaf lowered gently to the ground, half a meter away from the tower. Aelita climbed off, and at once the leaf fell apart into bits of data, as Yoi had.
Staring straight ahead, Aelita walked over and stepped through the entrance to the tower. The Xana-shaped floor lit up with each step she took. Once in the middle of the tower, she was transported to the upper level.
Toboe pulled Odd by the front of his shirt. Where is she?! he cried. His fist was poised, ready to unleash its wrath upon the boy.
Odd stared at the ground, a tear sliding from his eye.
WHERE IS SHE?!! Toboe repeated.
Aelita put her hand on the panel in front of her. It read out, User: Aelita. Then it asked for a code. She typed in the letters The data floating around her fell.
Return to the past, Jeremy commanded as he pressed the button.
Toboe had released his fist. Odd was left cringing, preparing for the blow that was destined to hit. Merely one centimeter away from Odd's face, Toboe's hand was forced to stop as time turned backwards to correct the mistakes of the past few days.
The Calculus teacher was standing at the front of the room. Now I'd like you all to meet the new student here. He just transferred, and his name is Toboe. I'd like you all to welcome him.
Toboe stood nervously at the front of the class, unable to make eye contact with any of the students. A few of the girls whispered loudly to each other about how cute he looked. He grinned at them and they all giggled.
All right, all right. Settle down now. Toboe, you can take a seat in the back by Miss Ishiyama, the teacher said, pointing to Yumi.
Toboe walked over and fell into his chair. Yumi muttered, for his attention. He looked over at her.
I think we're gonna be great friends, she said with a wink.
A slight blush colored his cheeks. I certainly hope so. Funny thing is, I feel like I know you already.
Yumi pretended to ponder for a moment. Must be deja vu, she replied. She was the only one who knew the real answer.
Must be, laughed Toboe, clueless to the adventures he had forgotten.
Author's Notes: Since Yoi is a tanuki in Lyoko, and tanuki's are dogs, she should be able to understand what Kiwi said.
Lyoko is Japanese, as was proven in the episode where Aelita was materialized. Ryoko is a character from Tenchi Muyo. R's are pronounced as L's in Japan.
Cyrano was a play character with a really huge nose. He and his more handsome friend were in love with the same woman. His handsome friend asked Cyrano to write poetry for him to recite to the woman. So the woman thought these beautiful poems were coming from the hot guy.
In the episode Zero Gravity (dunno the title in French), it was revealed that Ulrich, Odd, and Jeremy were in 9th grade. Since Yumi is a year older, that would make her in 10th grade.
The symbol on the floor of the towers is shaped like Xana. See for yourself.