Past Talk and Family's Deep Feelings
"On or off campus, the activation of a Device outside of a designated combat area is forbidden." Kurono lectured to Stella and Shizuku who are brushing the bathroom floors as punishment for causing a screen earlier with Masane watching them.
"I'm really sorry about this, Director Kurono, I wasn't expecting Shizuku to act like that over the years." Masane apologized.
"It's fine, you were able to stop the fight and punish them as not only the dorm manager but also informed me of the situation, it seems you're finally acting like an adult." Kurono said with a mocking tone.
"Hey!" Masane snapped.
"I'm still surprised that you were able to stop us like that, your control with your Device have gotten stronger than last time." Shizuku complimented.
"Thanks sweetie, is something I discovered when Ikki and I were living alone before coming to this school and met Kurono along the way, she helped me big time." Masane pleased to have a friend like her, even though she can be strict sometimes.
"I saw potential in both of you and thought it was best to have in the school." Kurono said.
"You two should be grateful that it was only the first day and that Masane convinced me to give you this punishment for a week, otherwise I would have given something far worse than this." Kurono stated.
"Trust me, they'll be on their best behavior, right girls?" Masane asked.
"Yes, thank you for being merciful." Stella said in a flat tone.
"I promise I won't do it again." Shizuku said, in the same tone.
"Well, if that's all then I'll be on my way." Kurono said leaving them in the bathroom.
"Oh, and Masane." Kurono stopped herself and getting Masane's attention.
"Graduation on the new daughter, I hope you three grew strong into a happy family." Kurono smioled before leaving.
"Oh, thank you!" Masane thanked, then turn back to the girl.
"Okay girls, I know we got off on the wrong foot here, so how about we make peace and be friends." Masane suggested cheerfully.
However, her words failed to reach them as the two female first-years are throwing insults of their bodies at each other which went on for the entire day until the sun sets and everyone is at their dorms or hanging out elsewhere on school ground. It was exhausting for Masane doing her best to make sure that they wouldn't kill each other or else she'll use her Device on them again, and next time she won't hold back which seem to work on them.
"Alright, pipsqueak, I'm letting you off the hook for today." Stella said.
"That's fine, I was getting quite bored of you." Shizuku talked back.
"Shizuku, that's not a nice thing to say. Stella is a really good person, I trust her to be there for Ikki like I have and now you're gonna have to learn to share, understand." Masane scolded.
"Yes, mother." Shizuku said angry a little.
"I still can't believe how crazy you are with that stunt you pulled, seriously, he's your actually big brother!" Stella reminded the little white-haired girl.
"I'm just giving my brother the love I've been holding in for the past four years since he and mother moved out." Shizuku proclaimed.
"(Yeah, maybe you've been holding too much of that love.)" Masane thought.
"You know, I'm a bit confused that you seem to hate big boobs but your mom Masane has one." Stella pointed out.
"That because mother here is the exception, for it's her kind soul and big heart that has gave Ikki the love he deserves!" Shizuku explained.
"Oh, you mean like how the Kurogane family treated him like trash?" Stella asked.
"Huh, how'd you know about that?" Shizuku asked surprises that his bimbo knows about Ikki's rough life.
"I told her that though I didn't tell her the whole story, I just figured that Ikki would be the one to tell her about himself more, especially last year." Masane confessed.
"Last year?" Stella confused.
"Ikki should be finish with his afternoon training soon, why don't you go see him now." Masane said, giving her a signal that she wants some alone time with Shizuku now.
"Oh, okay, have a good day." Stella said and left the mother and daughter alone.
"Mother, do you really trust that girl?" Shizuku asked, concern of Masane's judgement.
"I know Stella may come off as a hothead at first, but once you get to know her, she'll start growing on you. Plus, it seems she'll be a big help with Ikki's wounds in his heart." Masane said.
"More help than me?" Shizuku said, tightening her grip on her student bag.
Masane let out a sigh knowing that Shizuku is feeling like she's not needed in this case, so she lifts her up off her feet and pulls the little girl in for a hug.
"Shizuku, you are a special girl and Ikki's precious little sister, he'll always need you when he's in trouble like with me and Stella. We all promised we're going to be a happy family together, right?" Masane recalled the promise she made with the two siblings when they were little kids.
"Yeah, I remember." Shizuku said, feeling happy as she returns the embrace.
"Now, can you promise me to get along with Stella and treat each other equals?" Masane asked with the cute innocent look in her eyes.
Even through the harsh training she been through, there was no way she can say no to that.
"Okay, I promise." Shizuku said blushing.
"Now, come on, let's go to your new room!" Masane announced exited and runs off dragging Shizku by the hand.
"Slow down mother, you'll trip on the stairs like that." Shizuku warned.
"No, I won't." Masane said. Then she suddenly trip and fell on the stairs.
"Ow." Masane winced.
"Oh, mother." Shizuku sighed.
(Shizuku's New Dorm Room)
Inside the room, Shizuku opens the door as Masane wants to see how she reacts to the room hoping it'll be suitable for her.
"Enter the roommate and the Dorm Manager." A male voice said.
The two saw a young man sitting on a chair staring at the ceiling looking like he's been here for a while.
He's a very effeminate looking man, having many effeminate features, like soft eyes, and very girlish lips. He has very long dark hair, that covers most of his forehead, and goes down all the way his ears. He wears the Hagun Academy uniform.
"I was wondering when I was going to meet you." The male student said.
"Oh right, you're the guy who's going to be Shizuku's roommate. Nice to see you're making yourself comfortable." Masane said.
"Thank you, and I was worried that I was gonna call the reach and rescue." The boy joked as Masane and Shizuku walks in.
"I'm Nagi Arisuin, but my friends just call me Alice." Nagi or Alice introduced himself.
"Huh, isn't 'Alice' a girl's name?" Masane asked, getting a weird feeling from this guy.
"Yes, and while I'm physically a man rest assure, I'm the heart of the Maiden." Alice claimed.
"Huh, I-I don't know what I'm supposed to rest assure of." Masane sweatdropped. Yep, this guy is definitely weird.
"I can see some sadness in your eyes, about your big brother Ikki." Alice said.
"Whoa, how did you know, are you a mind reader?" Masane asked shock.
"Not really, I just seen those kinds of eyes before." Alice corrected.
"Well, you're right about that. It does involve my brother, more ways than you can imagine." Shizuku said.
Masane and Shizuku started telling Alice about how the Kurogane were always a family of strong people with each generation being born with strong gifts, all except for Ikki not showing any talent the family started hating him for being weak and treating him like he never existed. And got to the part where Masane just suddenly appeared out of nowhere in the forest when it was winter and a blazer at the time.
"So, you really have no recollecting of your past or how you got there?" Alice asked curious.
"Yep, my head feels like an empty shell and the only thing I do remember is my name, I've been wondering what was I like before and I still do. But somehow I knew my life would have meaning when I felt Ikki in my arms for the first time." Masane smiled, remembering the warm feeling on the first meet.
"I felt the same way too, when you first held me at the house, it was the love I truly wanted. Even after you and Ikki left the house, left me, I still loved you and Ikki." Shizuku said. Masane smiles that her newly daughter kept the feelings she showed her.
"I've begun to see how my old family had hated him and I hated them from the bottom of my heart. And that's when I decided, when I grow stronger and reunite with them, I will protect out new family love with all my strength!" Shizuku declared looking out the window.
"Interesting." Alice smiled.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, we just met and we're talking your ears out." Shizuku apologized if she's wasting his time.
"Yeah, I'm not sure why myself, but it felt good talking about it." Masane said.
"Shizuku, you don't like people very much, do you?" Alice asked, leaving Shizuku confuses of the question.
"Probably been uncomfortable around strangers except for Miss. Dorm Manager who is now your mother. It sounds like your previous family made it impossible to be comfortable with anyone else." Alice stated.
"Are you sure you're not a mind reader?" Masane asked again.
"You are a funny woman." Alice chuckled.
"I used to know a little girl who's a lot like you, now we're going to be the very best of friends. If you ever want to talk about anything, you talk to me just like a big sister." Alice offered to help Shizuku in any way he can.
"Okay." Shizuku accepted.
"That'd be great, thank you." Masane said, weirded out that Alice calls himself a big sister, but she'll let that slide.
Then Masane's eyes widen of an idea pops out of her head.
"Oh, and I know the perfect way for everyone to get closer!" Masane shouted in cheers before running out of the room.
"Oh dear, is she always like this?" Alice asked.
"Even though she's the adult, her emotions are that of a child." Shizuku chuckled, glad to see Masane hasn't change that much.
(Ikki and Stella's Room)
"Hey Ikki, I just had a great idea!" Masane said, bursting through the door without knocking.
Masane see the room empty, wondering if he and Stella are staying out late though they should know about the curfew.
"AAAAAAHHHHH?!" Masane heard a scream appears to be coming from the bathroom and slide the door open.
"Ikki, is everything o…kay?" Masane shocked to see Ikki on the stool naked holding a bra on his hand and Stella pressing her exposed breasts on his back as they look at her with blushing cheek.
Masane felt something in her body like its heating up from just looking at the two and her heart is beating faster while her face turns red.
"Sorry to disturb you!" Masane quickly shut the door and ran out.
"No wait, is not what it looks like!" Ikki embarrassed.
(Tomorrow)
"Okay, everyone ready for a fun time today?" Masane asked exciting.
There is an awkward air going around even though Masane is doing her best to give it a positive mood. Everyone is wearing some normal clothing though Shizuku seems to be wearing a blue dress and Alice is wearing some woman clothing.
"This is such a surprise! Who would have ever imagined that such a noble and refine princess as her highness would join dare to join here." Shizuku said.
"When I told him I wanted to learn more about Japan he invited me to tag along, he's a gracious master, my Ikki." Stella explained, Ikki felt nervous about this.
"Shizuku, remember your promise." Masane reminded her daughter
Shizuku had no choice but to suck up on her pride as Ikki's little sister and at least try to be good with Stella.
"Well, I hope you have a great time here and maybe we can have some fun together." Shizuku said, she didn't like this but wants to keep her promise.
"Sure, I wouldn't mind getting to know you more though I hope things don't get too 'cold' today." Stella punned.
"Well, I'm more worried about the heat, too much is unhealthy for the body." Shizuku mocked.
"(Well, at least it's a start.)" Masane said.
"Huh, Hi, I don't think we've been introduced." Ikki said to Alice.
"Shizuku asked me to come along, I'm Nagi Arisuin, but you can call me Alice." Alice introduced himself.
"Alice?" Ikki confused at the name.
"Yeah, I know it's weird but he's a really nice guy." Masane whispered to Ikki.
"Uh, okay." Ikki will have to take her word for it.
"Oh my, you seem very nervous. Maybe I should… seduce you." Alice said sexually. Making Ikki sweatdrop and Shizuku bringing out her Device with a dark-purplish aura with a lifeless look in her eyes at Alice ash growls.
"Just joking, just a joke, you can stand down honey." Alice said, a little scared.
"Shizuku, put that away, you're going to get in trouble." Ikki begged.
"Let's hope it gets better from here." Masane chuckled a bit.
KO a new chapter is done and hope you all enjoy it!
It seem Masane will have to help Shizukua and Stella to get along so they can be with Ikki together though it's going to be tough to 'break the ice' and 'simmer down the fire' for a while, but I think it'll all work out soon as the group will find themselves in an unexpected situation during their trip to the mall. And Masane will reveal the full force of her Device's power.
KO comment, favorite, and follow through of how this story will go.