- - Part 7: Only in your eyes- -

"Red snow?" Mina's face was puzzled as she thoroughly inspected the tiny snowflake that mysteriously fell on her hand. To her surprise, it began snowing inside the gymnasium. "Princess of Disaster!" She overheard Sasame gasped in shock, showing a look of disbelief across his handsome face.

She turned to him in confusion. "Princess of Disaster? Who are you talking about Sasame?" She asked him curiously.

The worried expression on his face disappeared and he flashed her a smile. "Oh, it's just a fairy tale. Nothing important."

"Really?" She was unconvinced. The explanation given to her sounded suspicious and bizarre even though it wasn't her place to question him since they just met today. She didn't want him to think that she was noisy and rude. "Oh, I like to hear that story someday…" She said innocently.

"Maybe if you tell me yours." He replied casually, shifting the conversation elsewhere. Honestly, he was more concerned about Mina's safety and a potential danger nearby. He couldn't risk endangering Mina's innocent life.

Mina's smile widened even more, surprised by his response. He was flirting with her! Finally, a good-looking guy was showing some interest in her. She wanted to pinch herself if she was dreaming, becoming more distracted easily. She was unaware that Artemis came to her side and jabbed her with his claw to gain her attention.

"Awww…Artemis!" She was startled, glared down at Artemis for a few seconds. But from his stern expression, Mina realized it was time to step into action as Sailor Venus. "Oh right…" She nodded her head in understanding.

As soon as she was about to leave Sasame's side, the red ominous snow disappeared instantly. "That's really weird, it stopped snowing completely." She remarked.

At least, you'll be safe from harm. Sasame thought to himself, feeling quite relieved. She was no longer here to terrorize Himeno and her new friend, Mina just for the time being. Fenril vanished without a trace.

"That's you're cat, Artemis right?" Sasame bent down to gently stroke Artemis' fur and Artemis enthusiastically responded to him a friendly meow in return.

"Yeah, he is. He's quite a handful." Mina laughed. "He brought me this bouquet of roses." She cradled the bouquet lovingly into her arms, inhaling their wonderful scent. "Thank you, Artemis."

"That's very thoughtful of you, Artemis." Sasame commented, eyeing at her admiringly. "Just like his mistress."

"You think so?" Mina felt self conscious all of a sudden under his watchful gaze.

Sasame nodded. "Thank you for standing up for Himeno. It really means a lot to me."

"No problem, oh! I'd forgot about her." Mina looked over her shoulder and saw Himeno hugging Yayoi. "I wonder if they're alright?" She wondered as she approached them.

"Hi, this is for you." Mina declared, handing them each two long stem roses.

"Wha-What's this for?" Both Himeno and Yayoi were surprised, took the roses from her.

"You've guys earned it, you're the real winners around here." Mina said proudly.

"Tha-Thanks!" Yayoi stuttered.

"This is really sweet of you, Mina!" Himeno said gratefully, smiling happily. "I can't thank you enough after what you've done so much for us.

"Don't mention it, that's what friends are for." Mina winked at her. "Hey, how about we get ourselves outta here and go for celebration?" She suggested.

"Great idea!" Himeno exclaimed excitedly. Then, her stomach made some grumbling noises. "Oops, sorry about that." She said sheepishly. She looked embarrassed.

"Oh Himeno!" Mina laughed at her, reminding her so much of Serena whenever she was scrambling for food in hunger. Her wandering eyes traveled back to Sasame nodding his head approvingly. Mina felt her spirits lift up. This was going to be a better day after all.

-- Part 7 ends/to be continued--