Konnichiwa Minna-san!

Here is another update. I'm really happy I'm seeing you are enjoying the story so far. If it wasn't too much trouble, I would love to have more reviews from you 3

On with the story...

When I arrived at the Ceremony area the other day, the high school kids had already began sitting down next to each other. I took a seat on the back of the room next to a guy who informed me that he was a teacher. He wore the teacher's black uniform and had an eyepatch that covered a bit his frown. Though not entirely. And though his appearance weirded me out, I sat next to him. I looked around in hope to see Mephisto as he was the only one I knew. My tries though were fruitless as he was nowhere to be seen.

The ceremony proceeded smoothly as representatives from each year gave a small speech. There was a very slim girl from the third year's, a short boy for represented the second years and a tall boy that wore glasses for the firsts years. The latter looked awfully familiar, but I couldn't exactly see him well as I was sitting far in the back. After the ceremony ended, I rushed to the principal's office. I knocked on the door prepared to inform Mephisto of the schedule I had prepared for the students. I would surprise him with the new books I would suggest and I would catch him off guard, making him admit that I was indeed more than capable for this position and earn some respect.

When I stepped inside his office however, I was the one that was caught completely off guard.

"You are kidding me, right?" I whispered to myself, seeing Mephisto sitting comfortably on his chair with a bored expression on his face, while eating with a pair chopsticks from a plastic can filled with what seemed to be noodles.

Skipping my first shock, I regained my composure and pointed a finger at him. "Are you kidding me or something? Or do you like playing stupid?" I started yelling and he looked at me with a raised eyebrow. "How can the headmaster of the wealthiest Academy in Japan, eat junk food?"

"But Ayame-san, I like it; it's Miso Soup…"

I felt my eye twitching *He has to be mocking me* I thought *I know he is an idiot but that goes too far!*

I sighed, while grabbing the bridge of my noise trying to calm down. *Mephisto you are a total disappointment to the Honorary Knight's name…*

"Anyway," he said while grabbing a pink napkin next to him and wiped his mouth with it. "As I said yesterday, I wanted you to meet the rest of the staff. Also, as you are new as a teacher I think it would be wise to discuss the schedule you are going to follow.

Agreeing, I sat on a purple chair, opposite to him and waited for him to start. We talked for a couple of minutes and I told him of the books I read and recommended for the lectures. Luckily, he agreed with most of what I suggested and made some mild moderations that I really did not mind. All the time I was talking to him I was surprised of how serious his expression was. Totally different from the Mephisto I knew. He didn't tease and he wasn't out of subject.

"So Ayame-san~" he said when I was finished. "Are you satisfied with your house?~"

"Y-Yes" I said with his question that caught me off guard. "The house is big enough for me and in good condition. It's very pretty."

"I see~" He looked at me slyly "So you wouldn't consider to stay in one of our dorms, would you?~"

I looked at him not knowing what to say.

"For free, of course~"

"Huh?" I wasn't sure what he wanted from me and he wasn't the kind of a man that is generous when it comes to other people. "What's the catch?"

"No catch, at all Ayame-san~", he shrugged. "I just thought it would be much more convenient for you to stay somewhere, nearer the Academy. The keys for the dorms are like those for the Cram school, so you won't waste any time in traffic. And we have many spare rooms for such occasions~"

Before I had the chance to reply at this weird proposal, someone knocked on the door and a couple of people came in. Most of them were older than I was and I recognized the guy with the eye patch that I was sitting next to, during the ceremony.

While Mephisto welcomed them and made the introductions, my eyes fell on the boy I saw during the ceremony .He wore a black coat, a white shirt and his tie had black, red and white stripes, the suit the boys wore in the Academy.

I smiled at them and stood up. The guy with the eye patch was Neuhaus Igor, a Tamer. And the young boy was…

"Yukio?" I asked as I suddenly realized that I indeed knew this person.

Yukio smiled at me, "We meet again, Ayame-san"

I giggled putting a hand behind my head, "Yeah, it's been like two years hasn't it?"

Igor turned to Mephisto "If that's all, can I leave? Some demons are going berserk downtown and I am supposed to be there."

"Oh yeah. Of course~" Mephisto said, happy as always.

With that Igor left. The other lecturers excused themselves after that and left too. It was just me, Mephisto and Yukio.

The boy smiled at me. "I really wasn't expecting to see you. Sir Pheles had mentioned a new teacher, but I never thought it would be you. And I heard you were promoted too. Congratulations!"

"Oh, thank you." I said and I felt my cheeks getting warm. Yukio, though the young of his age, always acted very mature and I liked that.

"Huh, I didn't know you two were close…" I heard Mephisto saying.

"Sir Pheles, can I show Miss Hana to her new class, if that's alright with you?" Yukio asked.

"Sure, sure. Go ahead." Mephisto said and shooed us out of the room.

"Well then, let's go. We have a lot to talk about too." Yukio said smiling at me and headed for the door. I excused myself and I followed after him. Before I stepped outside the office I heard a voice behind me.

"Oh and Ayame-san?~" I turned to see Mephisto looking at me.

"Yes, Mephisto…?"

"Please think about my offer. It will be easier for you and… if you decide to stay you'll be closer to Yukio-san and you'll have more time to~…" Mephisto looked at me slyly, his smile revealing his pointed teeth, "talk~"

I felt my face getting hot with that implication and I felt very irritated. "With all due respect… Are you an idiot? We are just friends."

He pretended to be shocked. "Oh?~ So nothing happens between you two?"

"Of course not… But even if it did, what do you care?"

He raised an eyebrow and put a hand on his cheek. "Just curious~"

I sneered and walked outside while muttering angrily, "weird clown!"

Alright everyone... Wait for the next update next week.

And for the people who read the old version: The Next Chapter -Chapter 6- is a totally new one! So be sure to check it out. It contains Yukio and Ayame's ...catching up...

Oh and because I love you all so much... Chapter 7 "Change of Heart" is totally new too and it contains some Mephisto and Ayame time.

I remebered the old version where the sixth Chapter "Tired", Mephisto and Ayame shared a moment and everyone pointed out that it was way too quick. And I agree. So, I'm including some extra chapters before that happens.

Ideas on the progression of the story and corrections in vocabulary and grammar are always well received.

Have fun till next week everyone!