(Note: Chapters will come in time(and I don't plan on making them uber long). I'm working on other projects, so I will write as much as I can. Remember, Ayano is a strange one, so don't let anything surprise you 3 After all, it's all for senpai!)

Ayano shuffled dirt with her shoe until it completely covered the shiny object she dropped in a small hole that was dug minutes ago. To make sure it wasn't accidentally stumbled upon by a bad kick of some sort from another student (because one could never know what may happen!), she compacted the dirt with her foot, stepping on the area hard, and just to add a final touch, she grabbed the flower pot she took from the school's garden and set over that part of the ground. Luckily it wasn't out of place since she chose a spot near a few trees, and this would be her spot to go to if..if she ever needed the item that was now hidden. She frowned, hoping she wouldn't, but not because she would feel guilty for using it, but because she would be getting her hands dirty, creating more work for her to do. She wanted to avoid doing too much work at all costs, but with some of the obstacles thrown at her..it was hard for her NOT to consider this alternative route. Some of the negative fantasies that ran through her mind filled her with so much..anger. The anger of not achieving her goal to win her love.. her

Senpai!

For him, she would do anything. She would go to the ends of the Earth barefooted. She would eliminate all competition, and if it meant slaying a few lives-or a lot-, then that's what it would come to!

When she finally finished covering up her special weapon, she hurried over to the school's most famous area. Pink flower petals fell from the tree Ayano stood under. She caught several falling ones and took a whiff of them, imagining the smell and what it will be like to have her senpai standing under it with her. To see his handsome face smile at hers as they leaned in for their first kiss after he accepted her affections…

Ayano's tongue slid from her mouth and brushed the floral petals she had cupped very close to her face. So many would see this as strange, but this was a special ritual she performed almost every morning. To her, it was something that would aid her supernaturally in achieving her desires. Luck, courage, strength.. everything. The saliva on her tongue picked up the petals like glue and brought them in her mouth when she pulled back her tongue. She lightly sucked on the "magical" plant material and as if one of her current wishes today were granted, she looked up to see Taro on his way to the lockers. Her heart fluttered and she immediately left the tree to follow him. She kept a careful distance so she wasn't too close, that way it wouldn't look strange to other students. She got to the lockers when something shattered her usual routine.

"Ayano." A not-too-common voice called out to her. Ayano's eyes widened in fear, completely afraid that someone may be calling her out on her stalking. She turned around to see someone that she never expected to give her attention.

Megami Saikou! The student council president. The most popular girl in school. The most BEAUTIFUL girl in school. The queen bee!

Ayona swallowed the petals that lingered in her mouth. She would expect no less than a check from the girl, IF she had a look of authority on her face. But she didn't. Megami's face looked rather disturbed, almost unconfident. She was practically sweating. Her gorgeous silver eyes were shaking like she was trembling with hatred but had to hold back on expressing such feelings.

Then again, she probably WAS.

"Um..Yes?" Ayano answered, not respecting Megami enough to address her by "ma'am", which everyone else did. It was A reason why Megami hated her.

"I have been inquired to deliver THIS to you." She simply stated with her black laced-covered arm out to her. She was holding a small white envelope. It looked very clean and..

fancy!

"Fancy" was a unique word to describe something so basic, but this tiny envelope she carried looked like it had custom-made paper with a golden stamp. On the front was Ayano's full name in the most fancy hand-written cursive she's ever seen. Megami bit the corner of her lip, having no mercy on herself.

"Just take the fucking thing! It's bad enough I have to even TALK to you!" She was screaming in her head. Ayano finally did just this. When popular girl's hand was empty, she pulled it back fast like she was dodging something dangerous.

"And just so you know, it is not from me personally. Nor was any of it my idea." She gave Anayo a bit more information that was seen as important by its messenger before she turned around and disappeared. Megami had one last (awful) thing to do before she would be allowed to enter her first class. She returned to the gates and saw a rich-looking car parked not too far away. There was no guess to who they were and what their business here was. Megami did nothing. No wave, no head motion, no signal of any kind. She only stared for a few seconds before turning back around and finally entering her school.

"It's done! I did what he asked! Leave already!" She mentally snarled when still thinking about it.

Ayano stared at the paper package she was gifted for more than the appropriate amount of time. Taro had left her mind completely. She strolled over and sat down on one of the outside benches provided by the school so the students could sit and interact when waiting for their first class. With how pleasing to the eye the envelope was, Ayano couldn't find herself to just tear it open. She carefully peeled away where it "stuck" and turned it over so whatever was inside could fall out without harm. Her hand caught what appeared to be a card. Her eyes scanned the words slowly.

Dearest Ayano Aishi,

I would be most delighted if you could make your presence known at my get together that is occurring this evening at seven 'o clock. Your outfit is not required to be of anything special. Your school uniform will do. Please do not turn down this wonderful chance.

~Kyoryokuna Saikou

CEO of Saikou Corp.

Ayano was breathless, her mouth hanging half-open.

The CEO of Saikou was wanting HER to attend a party he was throwing? Why?! The invitation was obviously genuine, given how it was hand-delivered by Megami, who wasn't at all thrilled since it was a choice she could not interfere with.

Ayano's first instincts were to accept the invitation immediately, however her other instincts, including her common sense, where starting to kick. Perhaps it wasn't a smart idea to attend something like that at a giant mansion. She was sure a party like this would be filled to the brim with a lot of other important people, and she could bet that there wouldn't be anyone her age, save for Megami, who would rather stab herself with a sword than hang around her.

"Wow! You got invited to the Saikou party? You have to be worth more than GOLD to get an invitation!" Ayano was interrupted by another voice that sent a shockwave through her system this time upon recognizing it. Her head whipped to the side to see Taro-her senpai- staring in complete amazement at her invitation. He had taken a seat next to her.

Lords of the Heavens, he had sat NEXT to her and was talking to her! And even more, he was envying her! Ayano immediately lost her ability to speak. Her motor skills went sluggish and she looked down, too shy to look him in the eye. Her heart felt like it was about to burst through her chest. Taro waited for her response, but none came.

Why was she being unresponsive? He wondered, not sensing the overwhelming affections she was feeling for him. He only guessed that she was still speechless about the invitation.

"I say you go! They only throw those once a year, and it would be unlikely to get invited again if you skip out." He encouraged her. Ayano picked her head up and found the uncanny courage to look at him.

"You..you mean you would like it if I went?" She asked, getting the idea that this would impress him.

"Of course! Just imagine how popular you'd be by tomorrow. That's amazing! Man, I wish I could go with you.." He expressed his desire to accompany her so he could see the spectacular property of the Saikou family.

"He wishes he could go WITH me!" Ayano repeated in her mind.

"I'll go!" She declared to him.

"Awesome! You GOTTA come back and tell me all about it. Spare no details!" He was ecstatic for her. Ayano's entire body almost went red from her temperature.

This settled it. If she went, her senpai would want to be close to her. It would mean fate! Half of her dream was already coming true due to one piece of paper.