For those who like the story, here is the second chapter. ENJOY IT OR DIE.

Chapter 2, "Blackmail".

"Osaka's been acting weird when we mention Chiyo-chan…" Tomo mused to herself at home. It was nearing evening, and she'd just gotten through talking to Yomi; who hadn't yet started her homework, which was also unusual. "Oh well, forget Yomi. I wanna find out what's going on with bubble-head!" she schemed as she made ready to leave. She didn't know where Osaka lived, so she went through the phone book…looking for the name Osaka for about 10 minutes before remembering her real name.

"Alright, I'm coming after you Osaka!" she yelled as she charged from her house. Meanwhile, the previously mentioned Osaka was attempting to concentrate on her homework, but had other thoughts on her mind.

'If…if they come to America too, then…I wouldn't be able to tell her.' She thought, hanging her head. Not getting anywhere on her work, she jumped onto her bed and decided to sleep on it, on everything right now. Tomo would be arriving shortly.

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Looking through her friend's window, Tomo found Osaka fast asleep. 'What a rock…wonder if I'll find anything useful…' Tomo thought as she cautiously lifted the window and hopped in. One thing was for certain; Osaka was much, much cleaner than Tomo. Everything was neatly organized, including a small stack of books on the desk in the corner. Upon closer inspection, she found text books, normal reading, and…and…a diary!

"Jackpot!" Tomo shouted, immediately freezing up at her foolish mistake. Osaka stirred, but didn't wake up. 'Definitely a rock…' Tomo thought while sweat dropping. Snatching the diary, she exited the room, closed the window, and bolted as fast as she could from the house. She ran through her door, almost literally, and into her room. "Let's see what kinds of things Osaka likes to think about…" she laughed evilly and opened it.

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The next morning, Tomo approached Osaka in their homeroom. "Hey, Osaka, come here. We've got something to discuss!" she ordered, as if she owned her.

"What for? I'm busy, so-"she began to protest, when Tomo flashed the girl's diary.

"No, I think now would be a good time." She ordered once more.

"Tomo! I don't know what you're up to, but this is low!" Osaka retorted, getting up to follow Tomo out of the room. Yomi and Kagura heard the scuffle.

"Looks like we need to stop the idiot." Kagura said, getting up.

"Agreed. This has gotta be big to mess with Osaka." Yomi replied, and they left the room. Yukari asleep, not noticing anything. Edging by a corner, they heard Tomo's mischievous voice.

"Dear, dear Osaka. I had no idea! Wow, to think what the others would think if they found out…" she looked directly at Osaka, who was shifting and blushing.

"I'll do whatever you want me to, Tomo, just please don't tell anyone!" Osaka pleaded.

"Of course I won't, Osaka! Not if you do whatever I say!" Tomo finished, laughing malevolently before leaving a flustered Osaka to sit and think.

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Kagura and Yomi caught Tomo and forced her down. "What are you doing to Osaka? Tell us before we beat it out!" Kagura demanded.

"Just a little fair few actions to get some things I want. What of it?" Tomo asked, earning a punch in the gut from Kagura.

"What's going on here?" Nyamo interrupted, giving Tomo her alibi.

"Miss Kurosawa! Help! Yomi and Kagura are beating me up!" she cried.

"WHAT? I'll have none of this! Both of you, off of her!" Nyamo ordered.

"But Miss Kurosawa! She-"Yomi began, but was hauled off by her, along with Kagura.

"That'll teach you bullies!" Tomo yelled while sticking her tongue at them.

"You're gonna get it when we get away from her!" Kagura ranted at her, attempting escape from Nyamo's clutches.

"And now for my first favor! Osaka, where are you?" Tomo chirped.

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"Miss Osaka? What's the matter?" Chiyo asked, but received no answer. Osaka was deep in thought (!) and couldn't respond to anyone.

'What am I gonna do? Tomo's got me…if I don't do what she says, she'll tell the others…she'll tell her…' Osaka was in anguish over what to do about it.

"Alright, Tomo! You're finished this time!" Kagura yelled as she burst through the door.

"You guys got away already? Anyway, you've got nothing on me!" Tomo pointed out.

"Osaka! She's blackmailing you or something, isn't she?" Yomi asked the vacant girl.

"I…well," she began, then looked to Tomo, who had an evil gleam in her eye, "…no, she's not doin' anything to me." She blatantly lied to Yomi.

"We're gonna find out one way or another, so you'd better stop it, Tomo!" Kagura warned before sitting down as Yukari woke up

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Outside the school, Tomo cut Osaka off on her way home. "What now, Tomo? Haven't ya done enough?" Osaka asked hurtfully.

"Actually, Osaka, I want to help you with your little problem. The little favors are a little down payment…" Tomo elaborated.

"…Really?" the other girl asked after thinking about her proposition.

"Sure! I'm the person you need to go to for information concerning these situations! Just leave it to me, and you'll be set!" Tomo finished before running home, leaving Osaka to stand and stare into space. Tomo had no real intention of helping her, but would if it meant getting what she wanted.

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End of Chapter 2.

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