Well, here we go, folks. The bloopers/behind the scenes chapter...

Enjoy, minna-san.

Chapter 2: Ryo's disguise

Yusuke: ::pokes sleeping Ryo:: Hey, old man, you okay?

Old man Ryo: ::head falls off and rolls across the floor, finally coming to a rest by the bat hutch, where his eyes open and close wildly and mouth starts moving. From the neck protrudes a number of snapped wires and cables::

Yusuke: OO Th-that's not supposed to happen... is it?

Chapter 2: Hiei's first lesson

Djornn: ::brings out stack of papers:: Alright, Hiei, begin! ::tosses papers in air:: Ow! Dammit! ::sticks finger in mouth::

Hiei: Hn?

Djornn: Damn papercuts... ::puts band-aid on finger:: the pain... ;.;

Chapter 2: Hiei's first lesson, take 3

Djornn: Begin! ::tosses papers in air, and the wind catches them, blowing them back and plastering against the centaur's face::

Hiei: -.- ::begins making origami cranes out of papers::

Chapter 2: Hiei's first lesson, take 12

Djornn: ::now with band-aids covering paper cuts on both hands:: O-kay! Let's try this again!

Hiei: ::Now standing amidst a pile of origami cranes that reaches his elbows:: About time.

Djornn: Yes, well... begin! ::tosses papers and they fold correctly, without giving the centaur a paper cut, and fly around::

Hiei: And that took, what, a dozen attempts?

Djornn: At least it worked.

Paper airplanes: ::fly for a while, then turn back and chase Djornn::

Djornn: O.O;;

Hiei: ::watches:: this is amusing

Chapter 12: The Spring Spirit encounter

Spring Spirit: ::Turning to Youko Kurama:: You never learn, do you?

Y.K: ::looks agitated and growls:: What do you mean by 'I never learn?'

S.S: ::sighs and shakes head:: You really should stop using the hair products you have now... ::bends down and examines a bit of the fox's hair:: Oh, my... you have split ends...

Y.K: OO Oh, hell no!

Chapter 12: Chaaarge!

Y.K: Kit?! ::charges at Spring Spirit::

S.S: -.- Idiot. ::Raises shield at last second, smacking Y.K in face:: ::laughs:: Serves you right, fleabag!

Chapter 16: Suzuka's class

::Suzuka is going through the class rules when...::

Justin: ::under breath:: Blow it out your rear, jackass...

Suzuka: ::Evilly smirks and pulls cord that comes down from ceiling. There is a surprised yell, and the teacher is missing::

Yusuke: What the..? ::comes up to front of class and sees Suzuka fighting off ravenous alligators::

Suzuka (from down in alligator-pit): Who the ::gasp:: changed the frea- ::cough, splutter, choke:: the goddamn lever?!

Justin: ::innocently coughs and smiles behind hand::

Chapter 18: Felicia, take 4

Yusuke: Look, we're just here 'cause Ryo is our teach-

Felicia: Y-you know him? ::looks up and eyes widen:: You really know Ryo?

Yusuke: Uh... yeah...

Lyonell: ::to Rogerik:: This is gonna turn ugly...

Felicia: :: Grabs Yusuke by the shoulders and starts shaking him:: Well, man, tell me where my darling is! Tell me, goddammit!

Yusuke: ::proceeds to die from brain hemorrhaging::

Chapter 18: trip down the stairs, take 1

::Lark walks down hall with a cup of coffee, and passes Rogerik without notice. The thief looks confused and grabs her arm, and she turns on him::

Lark: You perv, back off! ::splashes Rogerik with hot coffee::

Rogerik: ::Goes running off camera and finds an ice-bucket to stick his head in::

Kurama: (from off camera) Uh, Lark, break time is over...

Lark: ::looks over at Rogerik, who is receiving medical care from the paramedics handily parked nearby, and blanches.:: Uh, oh... oh god... Rogerik! ::waves hand to get Rogerik's attention:: Rogerik, I'm SO sorry!

Chapter 19: trip down the stairs, take 4

Rogerik (finally healed and restored after traumatic scalding-coffee incident): ::looks over to see Lark start to go down stairs, and accidentally gets bag hooked onto stairway railing:: oo

::Lark doesn't know what's going on and continues to fall... and a ripping noise is heard::

Cast: OO

Victoria (Victor): Whoo! Go on, Rogerik! Take the rest off! The pants were a good start!

Rogerik: ::currently hiding behind trash barrel in his boxers:: The crap I go through for the damn writer...

Chapter 19: Holly and Lark, take 1

Holly: ::follows Lark:: Hey, c'mon, wait up!

::Lark gives Holly the cold shoulder and continues walking::

Holly: Tell me what's wrong; I won't laugh, I promise.

Lark: ::sighs:: If you really must know... ::whispers into Holly's ear, and the witch's eyes go wide::

Holly: N-No way! Lark, how could you!

Lark: ::looks ashamed and nods head:: I guess I've felt that way since I first met him...

Holly: It sickens me to no limit! How dare you say Kirk Kolbain faked his death! ::goes on long rant about how unbelieving the world has become::

Lark: - -;; Uh, Holly... I was joking, you know... you can stop now.

Chapter 30: Café date

Lyra: Kurama, maybe you should take a vacation, or relax...

::Manhole cover is suddenly blown up in air and crashes through the two's table:: Lyra: ... or not...

Yes, well, that was fun, ne? Now, special stuff/extras! Including the results of the mini-poll that was held last chapter, reader questions and FAQ's, and my own faves. And... the listing for the Cumulus Academy soundtrack!

Reader poll

Favorite teacher: Shikyo (by default, man. It was the only vote in this category. But... since the creator of Shik hasn't been around for a while hintIMmedammit!hint, he doesn't have to know.)

Favorite OC: A tie between Koryu and Salvatore.

Author's faves

Favorite teacher: Suzuki makes a mean teacher... it suits him, and I wouldn't argue with him about it.

Favorite Student: Lyonell. He's so cyute!

Favorite Reader-sent OC: Tie between Shik and Aki. They're both fun to write. (but I liked 'em all, really! Thanks you guys!)

Favorite familiar/pet: Bones. 'nuff said.

Favorite overall OC: Tie between Victoria (Victor) and Lyonell. Lyonell's a whiny brat, but a fuzzy one at that; and I've always had a thing for cross dressers...

Cumulus Academy soundtrack

Opening theme:

Wild Child - Enya (Opening Theme)

Bad Day - Fuel

Start The Commotion - Wise Guys

Walking Away - catch twenty-two

This old Town - Counting Crows

Schooldays - The Runaways

Giving Up, Giving In - catch twenty-two

The Great Beyond - REM

Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns n' Roses

Don't want to Grow Up - Simple Plan

99 Red Balloons - Goldfinger

Real Me - Ayumi Hamasaki

Kidokorone doze - (composed by ) Takefumi Haketa

Take it outside - Barenaked Ladies (reminds me of Rogerik. )

I want you to want me - cheeptrick

No Rain - Blind Mellon

12:51 - The Strokes

Wine-stained lips - catch twenty-two (ending theme)

Well, that's it for now. Feel free to leave a suggestion for a song in my e-mail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What the heck/ crud / in the name of Christ/ random other expletive is Koryu?

A: I don't know, exactly... he was an innocent little random creature, that, after a fall in Lark's little broth, became horribly twisted and mutated. Or maybe the stench accidentally summoned him from another realm? Either way, he escaped, grew bigger, ate some reversal potion (by accident), and became Lyra's self-appointed guardian. Still, he's cute, ain't he?

Q: How old is Salvatore?

A: Well, all things will be revealed in time. By the bird's own opinion, he's been around at least since before Lyra's mom went missing, and perhaps even longer. Hang around a bit more, and you'll find out.

Q: What was Kyuro before he was bound?

A: Kyuro was a demonic cat lord. But, since that was a couple of millennia ago, no one really remembers what happened.

Q: What was that weird crystal/pendulum thingy Lyra used to do?

A: Actually, that weird crystal/pendulum thingy was a scrying method - or something like a dowsing rod. There are books about it, and pendulums are also a trusted method of fortune telling and truth-telling.

Q: Can you simplify the actions leading to Givanni's plot?

A: Givanni was appointed headmaster, but something persuaded him to rise an army of undead monsters, and destroy the stopper that would keep these minions from spilling out into the world. Apparently, he wants to control Spirit World. (more will be explained, in the sequel)

Q: What possibilities will the sequel hold?

A: We delve into Kyuro's past, Givanni's reason for his take-over will be shown, a strange boy will develop a crush on a certain young girl, and threaten the close friendship between her and another. Kurama and Lyra might get a boost in their relationship, too. Also, be ready for a kick in the seat when things really start rolling. Ah, and Michealangelo returns!

Q: Was writing this story hard?

A: No, ya think?

Q: Finally, what other stuff are you planning on working on?

A: The sequel, of course. That and a delightful little fic called "Until the Sun Rises" which features our favorite muse, Grim! Read it whenever I post it. Ah, and Fangirlitis-buddy and I are planning on doing a co-authored fic sometime soon...

Now, I'm not good at emotional stuff, but... you guys have been great. I hope you'll read the next installment, and continue to review and leave comments. Your reviews and such helped me out when I was about ready to murder this thing in a most gruesome manner with a spork, and I promise I won't take any month-long breaks. No, siree...

Oh, and sorry if the spacing is all screwed up... for some reason my computer keeps making borders and I can't delete them... ;; See you guys later.