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"Her name is Mishil, Headmaster!".
After a while, the Headmaster sighed, because actually he objected in deciding. "Very well then. You may leave, Your Highness!".
Feeling something was wrong with Kazuha's reaction that looked so shocked and even frightened earlier, Heiji continued to pay attention to Kazuha's face. And sure enough, her face slowly turned pale, though it was just for a few seconds.
After that, Heiji clearly witnessed firsthand how Kazuha's jaw hardened and her eyes became sharp as she looked up at their principal.
"No!" She answered simply and clearly.
"I beg your pardon?".
"No, Headmaster!" Her voice is now firmer and louder. "You are right! I am being disciplined! It's not right if I leave just because a guest wants to meet me. Besides ..." Somehow, Professor Todo felt a chill when the Princess glanced at him, "If she wants to meet me, then she must come in front of me, not the other way around. Isn't that so, Heiji?".
Not expecting his name to suddenly be called, Heiji became stutter when answering, "Huh? O-oh, yes, yes! Sure it is!".
Even though he only got a thin smile from the princess for his answer, Heiji could feel his heart beating fast before she returned her gaze to their principal.
"So, Headmaster, you may continue what you are doing! I'll stay here".
In the last fifteen years he has served as the headmaster at this school, this is the first time the headmaster has hesitated in deciding. In addition, the disturbance just now also made him lose interest in continuing his disciplinary action.
"Very well. But, I think ... for now, that would be enough! All of you!" The headmaster then each pointed at the three students with his chin "Don't repeat what you just did, do you understand?!".
"Crystal!".
Heiji had to admit, he himself was quite surprised by Kazuha's answer which could be categorized as a slightly unconventional answer, and even sounded rather impolite.
Moreover, for the headmaster.
And he knew that his hunch was right, when Heiji glanced at the face of the headmaster who began to raise an eyebrow in annoyance.
"Excuse me?".
Heiji immediately stepped up. He covered Kazuha with his body "Yes, Sir! We do understand!".
Actually the headmaster opened his mouth to say something. But then he glanced up at Heiji, then canceled his intention "Very well then. You may leave now!".
Okita, who had been feeling abandoned, suddenly blurted out, "Me too?" he asked, pointing at himself.
The headmaster exhaled deeply. For some reason, he suddenly felt tired "Yes, you too, Mr. Okita! All of you may leave now!".
"Ah! On this occasion, I might as well say, I also want to ask for your permission that we ... " Heiji's thumb ran alternately, pointing at himself and Kazuha "Want permission to go home".
Hearing Heiji's request, which also involved her name, Kazuha's face contorted with confusion "We? Go home? Right now? But, now it's still in the middle ..."
Heiji now fully turned towards her, with his hands on his hips. "Ya I know it's still in the middle of class!" He pointed at his battered face "See? My face and head are all hurting now. And this is because of you! So you have to come home with me to take responsibility for what you've done!".
Seeing Kazuha open her mouth to protest, Heiji hurriedly pressed his mouth to her ear, making Kazuha flinch in surprise. He whispered mysteriously, ignoring the princess's distinctive sweet scent that made him lose his ability to think "Go home with me now, or I will sue the boy behind you, for arbitrarily beating Prince Heiji Hattori!". He retreated to look at her face, while giving her a wink.
"Hmph! Oh wow! Hey, wait a minute!" Kazuha, who initially felt a little blushed, became aware that Heiji was actually teasing her. "Did you just ... blackmail me?".
Heiji shrugged indifferently. "Yeah, so? Blackmail, threaten, whatever you call it! Come on, let's go home now! I really want to lie on my bed!".
Kazuha actually didn't agree to go home. Of course she won't go home just because of an "accident" like this. She's not a whiny and spoiled princess like the prince before her! After all, she was a model student. "But, Heiji ..."
"E-erhm!" Those two royal teenagers hurriedly distanced themselves from each other when they heard the headmaster cleared his throat. Next to him, Professor Todo sighed and rolled his eyes. After all, they're just kids!
"Prince Heiji is right. With his face full of wounds like that, I think he should go home and rest. You also better come home, Your Highness! It's enough what you did today! I don't want to add today's chaos!".
When headmaster saw the princess opened her mouth to say what was on her mind, he immediately raised his hand to stop her. "Mr. Okita, you can go back to your class and continue to study until it's time to come home and Professor Todo ..."
"Yes, Headmaster?".
"Please tell Lady Mishil, that the princess is not in the mood to meet, after you escort Mr. Okita back to his class".
When the headmaster returned his gaze to Kazuha, he found that the princess had closed her mouth tightly and was no longer interested in protesting.
Is it because he just mentioned Mishil's name? Earlier when Professor Todo mentioned the name, the reaction of the young girl before him was also not much different. She looks shocked, pale and scared.
"Hold on! Why are they both allowed to go home now but I have to stay in school? Isn't that unfair? Headmaster, I ..."
Tired and unwilling to argue any longer with his own student, the headmaster waved his hand towards Professor Todo and Okita, telling them to get out.
Seeing Okita being led out by Professor Todo, despite of his protest and objection, Heiji felt this was also their chance to get out of the principal's office. Quickly, he put back his charm and politeness in place. "Well Sir, then, do please also excuse ourselves!".
He had already taken Kazuha's hand and pulled her toward the door, when suddenly the headmaster asks "Do you mind if I ask, who is your guest named Lady Mishil? From what I see, it seems like you really don't want to meet her!".
Heiji turned around while gaping in disbelief. What the hell did the old man just ask? Though honestly, seeing Kazuha's reaction, Heiji was also curious about that, but ... Has he ever heard what is called privacy and courtesy? He should have! Isn't he a school principal? But, since he asked things that lead to student's privacy like that, then yes, who cares whether he's the principal or not, Heiji will be happy to teach him about manners!
But apparently Kazuha stopped him by answering, "She's a distant relative. A very distant relative, we very rarely meet!" Kazuha looked into the principal's eyes then shrugged her shoulders, "So yeah, I'd better stay in guard, since I also don't know why, suddenly she came all the way to Japan to met me? Even at school?".
"Aren't you too prejudiced? Maybe she really is on vacation in Japan and wants to meet you?".
Considering what the principal had just said, Kazuha then smiled faintly "Well, probably".
"See? You can't be like that! You should still see her! Don't be prejudiced and judge for the bad before you ..."
"With all due respect, Sir, if you want to meet her, then please, I won't get in the way! But, do not decide what I have to do or not! It's not your right!".
Although he was shocked at first, Heiji finally smiled happily at Kazuha's answer. What a checkmate answer! A big blow!
Heiji glanced at the headmaster who was speechless in shock, when the corner of his eye caught Kazuha bowing to him and walking towards the door, without saying anything else. He hurriedly after her.
"Whoaa, you're so great! Did you see his face? He's shocked! I bet, no one in this school has answered him like what you just told him!". Cheerfully, Heiji rambled on as they walked along the hallway of the school.
"There should be people who indeed dare to reprimand him! He's too curious! Isn't that inappropriate? He's the headmaster ..."
"Heiji!" She interrupted.
"Hu-Huh?".
"Before we go home, I want to use the restroom first!".
Without waiting for Heiji's answer, again Kazuha walked first and left him. But this time, Heiji did not rush to catch up with her because he was confused. It seems like something isn't right, is it?
That's it! As he recalled, Kazuha hadn't agreed to go home yet. But, why does it seem like she agrees now? Did she change her mind?
"Are you coming with me or do we meet at home?" She called him, when she realized Heiji wasn't following her as usual, which made Heiji come to his senses.
What? Meet at home? Then, that means he will miss time going home with Kazuha? That's not even a choice!
"Do you even need to ask?" Heiji asked defiantly.
"Precisely because I didn't know, thus I asked! I thought you were daydreaming or maybe because the wounds on your face hurt, so you want to go home quickly?" Kazuha acted stupid.
"True! And I also really want to go home soon ..." Heiji stopped talking when he realized something. Why did he argue, if Kazuha had agreed to go home with him now? This is a rare opportunity! Just keep silent and don't provoke her, please! Don't let her change her mind!
"Why are you just staring now? You said you wanted to go to the restroom?" He suddenly changed the subject.
Kazuha's face who had been wondering, waiting for the words to continue, when she heard Heiji change the subject, immediately changed. She sighed in understanding.
"Geez, why are you just standing still? Hurry up, before you wet yourself, haish!" Not giving Kazuha, who was now gaping, a chance to answer, Heiji pushed her from behind towards the ladies' restroom.
"Quickly finish your ... business here! I'll get our bag!".
Kazuha was surprised again, because this time, Heiji chose to leave her to pick up their bags that were still in class. With a small smile and shaking her head, she watched Heiji's back, which seemed increasingly smaller in the distance, until finally he turned, disappearing at the end of the hall, only then did she enter the restroom.
The first thing she did was check the four small booths inside, making sure there's nobody inside. Good. Just exactly what she wants!
After making sure that she was alone, she took her cell phone out of her pocket. Her thumb was already on number 1 for a speed dial, when she hesitated for a moment, before finally pressing it. After several dialing tones, finally the person she was aiming for received her call.
"Oh! It's me!".
There was a moments of silence before the other person answered "Yes, I know. Something's wrong?".
Kazuha looked at her own face through the mirror while biting her lower lip. She sighed because she actually knew she shouldn't do this, she shouldn't bother him anymore. But, right now there's no one else she could trust. Especially about ... her, the guest who just visited her at school.
The person across the line was still waiting patiently for her answer but because she just kept silent, he finally asked "What's the matter? What can I do for you?".
But hearing those words, Kazuha suddenly sobbed softly. He is so kind! Why does he have to marry another girl?
Hearing that his former boss suddenly cried, he became alert. As far as he knows, she is a tough girl. She rarely cries. Even back when she was little, she had fallen from a tree, she just smiled with a grin, even though her hands and feet were bleeding. But now, after he was no longer with her, when she called, she cried. In fact, this is her first phone call.
"What? What's wrong? Is something bothering you? Is it Prince Hattori? Is he mean to you?".
"What? Uh, no! No, no, he's fine!".
Well, indeed Heiji is sometimes nosy and likes to tease her, but he's not a problem. She can still handle it.
"Then why? Tell me, maybe I can help?".
Kazuha cleared her throat several times, trying to stop crying "She's here!".
Kenshin was silent for a few moments, because of him he was also surprised and did not expect "You mean ..."
"Yes, Mishil. She came to my school to see me!".
"We're really sorry, Lady Mishil! There's a little accident that happened, so the princess must go home right now. She can't see you!".
"Oh, My! She had an accident? Is it severe? But she's fine, right?".
"Yes, yes, you don't need to worry! She's fine. It's just that, it seems like she's a little shocked, so we told her to go home so she can take some rest".
"That's right! You did the right job, Teacher, I really thank you!" Mishil slightly bowed his head in front of Professor Todo, making the professor blush.
"I do not do anything!" He said timidly.
"Oh, that's not true! You have no idea of how very valuable she is to our family and country. She's the hereditary princess, the heiress apparent of our empire! You must know that!".
Professor Todo looked at Mishil without blinking. God, she's so beautiful! Why did that spoiled princess not want to meet this beautiful and caring woman? If he was her, he definitely wouldn't refuse to see her every day! Tsk! What a brat!
"If you worry so much, maybe you can visit her at home?".
"My pardon? Visit her at home?".
Professor Todo nodded excitedly "Well, of course!".
"But, I heard the princess here lives in the palace together with the imperial family. Of course it won't be easy for me to meet her in the palace, am I?".
"Hmm ... I don't think so. I mean, yes, she does live in a palace, but, you can meet one of the imperial families and if you tell them that you want to meet her out of concern, I think you will be allowed. The Princess of Kyoto is very kind, she is the mother of Prince Heiji Hattori. You can meet her and ask for permission from her!" Professor Todo explained cheerfully and passionately. He will help her as much as possible so that this beautiful lady can achieve her goals!
Mishil watched the bald little man who wore thick glasses in front of her carefully from head to toe. Looks like his head is even bigger than his body, he looks exactly like a matchstick.
Seeing the professor blush when he realized that she was watching him, Mishil gave a thin smirk, but then hurriedly disguised it as a sweet smile. In just a few minutes, she was able to charm a man. And for Mishil, that's clearly an advantage!
"Is that so? But I'm still not really sure. Is the Princess of Kyoto willing to meet a commoner like me?".
"Why not? You're still related to her, you have the right! I'm sure Her Imperial Highness Princess Shizuka Hattori will definitely not object! Besides, you are so kind and beautiful, you're definitely not a bad guy!" This time Professor Todo blushed and looked down, not daring to stare at Mishil so he clearly missed seeing the sly grin on her indeed beautiful face.
"Very well then. Thank you very much for your explanation, Mr ..."
"Todo!" He answered loudly, his chest puffed proudly, "I'm actually a professor!".
"Professor Todo, then!" Mishil gave him a thin but sweet smile that was able to make those bald professor nervous, "Can you help me to meet Her Imperial Highness The Princess of Kyoto?". She took his hand, earning a high pitch of gasp from him, "Please?".
"Haish! You don't need to frown like that, your face is getting uglier! How many times do I have to tell you, I really forgot that today you brought a bike! It's not that I meant to tell you to leave it! Besides, who would dare to steal a princess's bicycle?".
Kazuha and Heiji are now in the back seat of the car that is usually used to take the prince to school. He did forget when they arrived at school this morning, by riding a bicycle.
It seems that Kazuha herself also forgot, she immediately got into the car without saying much as Heiji opened the door for her.
Heiji had forgotten who remembered first that her bicycle was left at school, but clearly, now Kazuha was sullen and chose to look towards the window, making Heiji feel guilty and uncomfortable. He started blabbering in an attempt to defend himself. But this time, since he didn't want to make things worse, Heiji didn't blame Kazuha for she had forgotten her own bicycle.
"I didn't say anything!".
"Yeah, sure! Your ugly face right now, says everything you think out loud!".
"Heiji!".
A firm call from Kazuha, immediately made Heiji speechless, "It's alright! I'm not mad at you!".
Kazuha glanced at the window behind Heiji, "We're home!".
"So, if you're not angry with me or blame me, why did you frown during our way home?". Prince Heiji couldn't stop himself from asking when he and Kazuha were walking down the long palace aisles.
"I did?" She asked with an innocent face.
The corner of Heiji's lips lift up in irritant. She doesn't realize?
"Ow yeah!".
Kazuha just shrugged nonchalantly "Well, I must have had a lot of thoughts at the time. It's only natural that I can't smile!".
Heiji studied the face of the girl who was walking next to him carefully. She did now look rather confused, unlike the Kazuha he knew.
"Is that because of the woman named Mishil?".
Heiji then realized that Kazuha's face spontaneously tightened, though it was only for a few seconds.
"I'm right, aren't I? What's going on? Why do you seem so afraid of her? Who is she, Kazuha? Who is this woman?".
"I ... don't want to talk about this!" Kazuha answered doubtfully.
Hearing Kazuha's answer that seemed to be hiding something, Heiji became angry. "Why? Why won't you tell me? Is that some kind of secret that I shouldn't know about?".
"Yes! You really shouldn't know anything about her, that's better for you!".
Heiji wanted to shout at Kazuha, but he stopped himself right when he opened his mouth to snap at her. Instead, he whispered softly to her now. "I just want to help!".
"And you did it, by staying away from all of this!".
Kazuha put her hand on Heiji's shoulder and sighed. "Hhhh! This is not your problem, Heiji! Please don't worry about things you don't need to think about!".
Heiji no longer knew how to tell her, "I'm worried about you!".
He wanted to hit his forehead on this ahou's, when he saw she was shocked like being electrocuted, "I mean it!".
Okay, Heiji and romance are definitely not two things that can be easily combined and get along well together. But Kazuha also couldn't deny that she could clearly see the sincerity in Heiji's eyes ...
"Ah! So it's right that you went home early today! Do please make it a habit to say hello first when you get home, before you make out with each other, ohohohoho ..."
Heiji hurriedly jumped away from Kazuha. His face was as red as a ripe tomato because he was caught red-handed by his own mother.
"Mom!" He could only protest in shame.
"Ha-aah!" Lady Shizuka gasped dramatically, seeing several pieces of plaster now clinging to her son's face. "My Goodness, Heiji! What did you do with your face? What's with all this band aid?". She took hold of Heiji's head and carefully examined the wounds and bruises that began to turn blue, which almost filled Heiji's face.
"Mom! Stop it! It's just small wounds, you worry too much! I'm fine!" Prince Heiji gave code to his mother by glancing a few times with the corner of his eye, towards Kazuha, who looked amused.
The Princess of Kyoto, thankfully she's as smart as her son, immediately understood the code given by Heiji. Although she glanced annoyed at him for a few seconds, but Lady Shizuka knew, Heiji was right. After all, isn't her son a boy? Boys must be tough! A few cuts and bruises won't kill him!
"Well, okay! You do look fine! Never mind! I too once, was young, at your age. A bit tomboy and that's made me meet your dad ..."
"Mother, please! Don't embarrass yourself!".
"Hey! Young man! If we hadn't met, then you will never exist in this world!".
Oh man! Heiji covered his face with his palms. Good God in Heaven! Don't let her mother start talking about her love journey with his father! He could die of shame!
And apparently God heard his prayer, when his ears caught Kazuha's question, "I'm sorry to interrupt, Aunt Shizuka, but ... How did you know that we went home early today?".
"Oh, that's because one of your professors came here, dropping off a guest!".
Kazuha's face immediately turned pale. She immediately felt a bad feeling "A guest ... For me?".
"Hmm? So you already know? Well, yes. Now she's waiting for you ..."
And all of sudden, she, the horrendous guest, appeared in front of them from the door behind Lady Shizuka Hattori. She smiled politely while bowing respectfully to the three royals before her.
"오랜만이야 공주님 마침내 우리는 다시 만날 수 있습니다. 나는 너무 행복하고 영광입니다. 어떻게 지내?" (It's been a while, Princess. Finally we can meet again. I am so happy and honored. How are you?).
When the Princess didn't answer her, her smile slowly but surely, turned into a smug grin full of victory, "왜 그냥 침묵하고 응답하지 않습니까? 아직도 내가 누군지 기억하니? 아니면 가능합니까, 내가 말하는 것을 이해하지 못합니까? 아니면 정말로 이해하지 못하는 척합니까?" (Why are you just silent and not answering? You certainly still remember who I am, right? Or is it possible, you do not understand what I'm talking about? Or are you just pretending you don't understand?).
'Hmph! Let's see, how long can you stay calm like that, Your Highness? You're nothing but a little girl ...'
But then, the little girl she had just underestimated, instead of being angry, she smiled. The great thing was, the older woman could immediately feel the hair on her neck stand up.
"Still not polite as usual, I see! In case you forget, we're now in someone else's country and someone else's house too. Do speak in a language understood by the host, Mishil!".