When the cherry blossoms fall to the ground...
And the scent of perfume fills the air...
The air sparkles with a new life and light...
As the gates of Whole Cake Academy open for the day...


Whole Cake Academy, well known for their advancements in the fine arts and education. The best place for studying is in the Ohara Library, a donation made by the company to help better the education system and make sure that all girls get a passing chance at the college of their choice. Lead by Nico Olvia, one of the many parent sponsors, she was allowed to be the school's official librarian along with a free scholarship for her daughter. And thus, the school got their head librarian and one of the brightest minds in the states.


The echoing sounds of the large doors opening made Nico Robin jump a bit.

The long haired beauty from the third year looked up to see the new transfer student alongside the class president. Being the school's brightest student and working in her mother's library, Robin had herself in check. Her dark eyes scanned the two while she placed her reading glasses on her head. Her school uniform was different from the others with her long purple shirt, long indigo skirt, and brown loafers. A cute flowery jacket was tied around her waist.

"Here's the last place on our tour. This is the Ohara Library, home of every subject known to the town. You can find help in the tutoring sessions held every Wednesday here by our star student, Nico Robin." She heard Linlin whisper. "While I am not here all the time due to my duties as class president, she's always here taking her classes on-line."

"How come she gets to do that?" The new student, Luffy was it, asked.

"Because her mom works here at the school! Lots of other girls have their mothers work here and get to come here on scholarship. Our school accepts all types after all." Linlin bragged, making Robin roll her eyes. "I'll leave you here and someone will come by and drop off your schedule."

"So you aren't going to even stay for the rest of the day with me? How disappointing..." Luffy teased the pink haired girl who clobbered him on the head.

"Shut it! I'm leaving because I need to make up my classes and get the work I missed lugging you around this whole time." Giving him a glare, she flipped her hair and left the library.

Robin slowly walked towards the new guy on campus as he got up and looked around. There it was, the look she always enjoyed when new students entered the library. Three levels, twenty-seven rows, and a multitude of computers for all students to enjoy, so who wouldn't want to spend their days perusing the place at their leisure? She watched him, curious about his every move. Ever since Nami had came in earlier, she had his file looked over and told her mother to help make a suitable schedule for him.

Now that she had an eye on him, she was surprised to see a sad look on his face.

"Man...here I was thinking that I could make a good first impression, but no one besides the people I know would even talk to me." A melancholy sound came from his mouth as he sat down on a stool. "Will I be able to survive this new semester?"

Robin watched as he clenched his fist and stood up. "No...I refuse to quit just because Charlotte-chan or anybody tells me! I will make it a full semester, I will make friends here, and I will rule the school by the end of the term!" He grinned widely, a look of hope on his face. "After all, these girls all seem really cool and I would love to be friends with all of them! And maybe..." Touching his hat, Robin saw a wistful look in his eyes. "I'll find out what happened to my mother."

Robin's heart started fluttering a bit at this proclamation. The file hadn't mentioned a mother at all! She saw that his father worked at the local university that his other brothers attended, his grandfather was the one of the best police officers in the city, and from what Nami told her, they'd lived in the city all their lives thanks to a family friend. There were many things that didn't add up about this boy like why he really wanted to come here or the reason why the headmistress wanted to integrate the male populace with the school.

"Hey, I know you're here Nico Robin, you can come out now." Robin squeaked as she saw his eyes turn towards where she was hiding behind one of the bookshelves. "Please...it would be nice to have someone to talk to when everybody else won't."

"Whatever do you mean Strawhat-san?" She finally decided to answer, her voice being more mature and refined than Luffy had imagined. "I think you're interesting for attending this school. I find your presence quite refreshing since hardly anyone visits here."

"Why on Earth would nobody come to the library? I like reading books about adventure, pirates, and finding lost treasures! Sabo would always read to me when we were younger since he wanted me to be ahead in school." Luffy leaned against the bookshelf, sincerity in his voice. "If I told him about doing this endeavor, he would encourage me to do my best. Ace would too, but he might be jealous that I'm at a school on Rayleigh's recommendation."

Robin gasped when she heard this. "No way, he runs the Golden Academy! I've heard many stories about how he runs an entire school full of great men." Chuckling, she pushed aside some books to see the boy whom she was chatting with. "So is he really terrifying as they say he is?"

"Well he can be a bit strict, but he's a wise guy who treats all the guys with respect. Like Miss Shakky, he doesn't mind where you come from or what your situation is. He took me in as an apprentice and taught me how to defend myself." Luffy's eye wandered upwards to see the pretty face of the older girl. Smirking, he slowly rose up to meet her surprised face.

"Oh!" Robin flew backwards, hitting herself on the shelf behind her. A bit of the books on the top shelf as she fumbled with her glasses on her head. "I didn't think you'd...um..."

She stopped mumbling when she felt him wrap his arms around her tall frame. Luffy sighed happily as he felt happiness since the first time he came here. This girl, this Nico Robin, felt like a true friend to him. Robin patted his back with a warm smile on her face.

"You know, if you need someone to tell you the rules and how this school was made or just someone to help with homework, I can help you out." Robin suggested, leading Luffy to a computer. "Now let's print out a schedule for your classes. Tomorrow is a big day after all, your first day of real school."

"Robin-san, will you be my friend please?" Luffy asked the girl who gave him another pat on his head, watching Luffy's eyes droop a bit.

"Sure Luffy, I'll be your friend." Wrapping her jacket around his tired body, she laid him down in the comfiest chair by the computer.

Another figure walks into the library, looking like an older Robin with long white hair and wearing a white coat. This was Nico Olvia, Robin's mother.

"Robin it's time for us to...oh I see you've met the newest transfer." Smiling, she stared down at the young man. "How is it that the only person to come to the library is the new young man that everybody's been talking about?"


Charlotte Katakuri considered himself a patience man. He worked a decent job at his cousin's bakery and helped raise most of the children at the orphanage. He and his other brothers had arrived there years ago and bought a house nearby for some of the residence. He had a strange facial condition that made him wear a scarf around his mouth.

Right now he was cooking dinner for the residence of the Charlotte household as they came back from elementary, middle, high, and even college. It was a big enough house for all the adopted siblings and everyone had a room and food. The door opened at the entrance to reveal the watery eyed figure of Linlin.

"How was school today?" Katakuri asked his adopted little sister.

Linlin gave him a teary whimper before her face turned red with anger. "School was fine Kuri, school was great! For a first day I'd say it went kinda great! Who am I kidding?!" Smashing her hand against the wall, she made a large hole appear. "I HATE HIM! I HATE HIM! DIE MONKEY D. LUFFY! I WANT YOU GONE!" Running up the stairs, she slammed the door of her room and screamed.

Oven looked up from his spot at the table and raised an eyebrow. "Sounds like she met someone special."

Daifuku chuckled from the other side of the table. "So whose going this time to see who it is?"

Katakuri pulled out the dinner from the oven and sighed. "Guess this time it's me."


Next Episode:

Luffy has to choose a club activity, but Linlin doesn't want to make it easy for him. Luckily with the help of the president of the beautification club and the animal lovers enthusiastic, maybe he can make some tracks! Then, he meets the toughest guy he'll ever encounter, Linlin-sama's adopted brother!

Next time: The Right Club, Luffy, Hancock, and the Bunny Girl!


I thought the only thing to love was sweets and sugar, but maybe I can love something else for a change.

I believed that the only way to happiness was through money, but you changed my point of view.

Why do you make me so curious? Why does my heart flutter around you?