Disclaimer – I don't own Mahou Sensei Negima! or the characters or anything related to the anime/manga.
It was the last class of the day and Konoka couldn't wait for the bell to ring. She and Setsuna are going to go do karaoke after school today and she loves hearing Setsuna's cute attempts at singing. But being so anxious she sighed, bored, as Negi continued on with his lessons. She turned to Asuna, to find the girl asleep again. She giggled softly and looked around the classroom to see what her other classmates were doing. Unfortunately they all chose to be attentive to day, which meant they were boring also. Konoka rested her head on her hand as she finally decided to take notes but she heard someone let out an aggravated groan. She looked up to see her girlfriend focused on the paper in front of her.
Setsuna stared down hard on the piece of paper that laid in front of her. Taking her pencil she started to write but quickly erased what she just wrote. She bit on the eraser of her mechanical pencil with an agitated look. Noticing that her neighbor was troubled, Madoka asked her what was wrong. Setsuna looked at her and blushed. She said something to Madoka and she let out a loud 'aww'.
'I wonder what Secchan's doing. I wonder what she told Madoka-san to make her go ' aww' loudly.'
Negi looked at the two girls, "Madoka-san, Setsuna-san, would you like to share something with the class?" Madoka smiled at Setsuna, who was shaking her head vigorously. "Not really Negi-kun." Negi looked back and forth between Madoka and a now blushing Setsuna. He sighed and went back to his lesson. Konoka took her head off of her hands now that she was curious to know what Setsuna told Madoka.
"Psst Konoka!"
Konoka looked to her right to see Ku Fei with her hand slightly covering her mouth, there was a small note in her hand. "Setsuna wanted me to give this to you aru." She quickly tossed the note to Konoka, who caught it easily. "Thank you Fei," she said waving her hand. The other girl grinned at her. She turned her attention back to the note. 'Why would Secchan want to give me a note during class? It isn't usually like her to pass notes during class; she doesn't even like it when she sees people passing notes during class.' She opened the note and saw Setsuna's neat handwriting.
'Dear Konoka-ojou-sama--'
Konoka pouted, 'I think I should punish Secchan whenever she calls me that. We've been going out for almost six months and she still addresses me so formally!'
She continued reading, 'I regret to inform you that I will not be able to go do karaoke with you after school today. I must tend to some important business and I will not be able to see you until 7 o'clock later tonight. I apologize for not telling you earlier ojou-sama.'
Konoka huffed slightly as she crumpled up the note. She left it on her desk and crossed her arms across her chest and started to glare at the paper. 'I can't believe Secchan didn't tell me earlier, and on today too! Doesn't she know that it's our--' but stop in mid-rant as she saw bits of drawings in several places of the crumpled note. She started to smooth out the wrinkled piece of paper.
There were hearts encircling some writing: Konoe Konoka + Sakurazaki Setsuna. There was also a drawing of a chibi Setsuna in a hakama holding hands with a chibi Konoka who was in a kimono; a heart was drawn in the space between them. Konoka's heart leapt with joy as she saw the cute image.
'Secchan does love me!'
"Hey Konoka, what's that," she heard a groggy voice said.
She turned her head to see Asuna looking at her with sleepy eyes. "Ah it's just a note." Asuna stared at her for a few moments and went back to sleep. Konoka turned back her attention to the note and held it close to her chest. She smiled warmly as she looked at Setsuna. The swordsman seemed to have calmed down and was talking quietly with Madoka. Konoka's smile grew as she saw her girlfriend be more outgoing. The two girls laughed quietly.
"Don't worry Setsuna-san, we'll do it. I think it's really cute what you're planning on doing." Setsuna blushed but smiled at her, "Thank you…Madoka-san." Madoka smiled and patted Setsuna on the back. Konoka's eyebrow rose at what she heard. 'What's Secchan planning?'
As soon as the bell rang, Setsuna ran out the door. Asuna looked at the desk that Setsuna was at seconds before and tapped Konoka on the shoulder. "I thought you two were gonna go do some karaoke?" Konoka started to put books in her bags, "Secchan said that she has to go do something important afterschool." Asuna nodded but shook her head as she remembered something, "But isn't today your--"
"Konoka-san! Asuna-san!"
They both saw Negi running towards them with a white package in his arms. "What's up Negi," Asuna said as she slung her bag over her shoulder. He handed her a package, "I need you to give this to Setsuna-san." Konoka suddenly grabbed the package out of Asuna's hands. "What's in it?" Negi let out a little scream and snatched it away from Konoka. The two girls looked at him with surprised faces. Negi, realizing what he just did, blushed. He looked at his phone and threw the white package at Asuna, "Just give it to Setsuna-san, please. I'm going to be late for my meeting and I don't want to be scolded by Nitta-sensei again!" Before Asuna and Konoka could say a thing Negi sped out of the door. Asuna looked at the package in her hands and back at Konoka.
"So what did you get her for today," Asuna said as they walked down the hallway. Konoka smiled happily, "I bought Secchan this diamond necklace." Asuna smiled at her but sweatdropped, "Isn't that a bit too much Konoka? I mean, I think it's sweet but a diamond necklace seems pretty expensive." Konoka shook her head and stuck her finger out, "Today's a special day so I wanted to get Secchan something special." Asuna wrapped her arm around Konoka's shoulder, "I'm sure Setsuna-san will definitely love it." Konoka did likewise and bumped their heads together and started to laugh. The two continued to walk until they heard a familiar voice.
"Ah, Hakase-san, I finally found you." Satomi turned to see Setsuna approach her. "I need to ask you something if you don't mind." The scientist pushed her glasses up, "I'm listening…"
"Oi Konoka, I thought you said Setsuna-san had something important to attend to," Asuna whispered as she and Konoka hid behind the corner. They couldn't really hear much of what Setsuna said to Satomi but they saw Setsuna's trademark blush appear. "That's what she said in the note but it's not like Secchan to lie," she whispered back.
"…So Hakase-san that is why I'm asking you for this favor," Setsuna said as she played with her fingers nervously. Satomi rubbed her chin and grinned, "Alright, I'll do it." Setsuna let out a sigh of relief, "But I want you to do something in return for me." Setsuna expected this, "I want you to go against Chachamaru once I'm done upgrading her defense system." Setsuna sweated, 'Chachamaru's pretty strong but…'
"I'll do it!"
Satomi extended her hand, "Okay then, tell me the time and place." Setsuna grabbed her hand and shook it. But as Setsuna said something, Ayaka popped in front of Konoka and Asuna.
The two girls let out a little yell and jumped back. "Dammit Iincho! Of all the times you had to pop out of nowhere…" Asuna muttered angrily. Konoka hastily looked over Ayaka's shoulder but saw no one. "They already left." Ayaka kept her eyes on the white package sticking out of Asuna's bag.
"What's in that package that Negi-sensei gave you?" Asuna turned away, covering the view the white package. "None of your business," she said. Ayaka balled up her fist, "If it has to do with Negi-sensei then it is my business!" Asuna balled her fist also, "This doesn't have to do with the class or him so it's not!" Ayaka rammed her forehead against Asuna.
"Monkey!" Asuna pushed her back with her forehead.
"Shotacon!"
The two stared at eachother dangerously. Before the first blow could be delivered, Konoka separated the two. "Ara, you guys really do like eachother don't you?" The two girls 'hmph' and stuck their noses in the air. Konoka placed her hand over her mouth and giggled.
After explaining the situation to the blonde girl, she tagged along with them. "What are you still following us for? We already told you that Negi didn't intend to give this package to me." Ayaka crossed her arms, "I'm curious to know what's in it." Asuna sighed irritably and muttered 'pedophile'. Suddenly she and Ayaka were going at it.
"I should be able to finish it in time Setsuna-san."
Konoka grabbed the two fighting girls and threw them into a nearby bush. Ayaka rubbed her head, "Itai…Konoka-san what is the matter with--" but the brown hair girl covered her mouth and put a finger in over her own. She got up slightly over the ledge of the bush and pointed, Asuna and Ayaka looked up curiously.
Setsuna bowed down to Satsuki, "Thank you Yotsuba-san, I'm sorry to have troubled you with this." Satsuki waved her hands, "It's my pleasure to do this and besides, today's a special day so how can I refuse? And please don't bow Setsuna-san, it's really no problem." Setsuna stood straight and smiled at her.
"I smell the scent of love!"
All three girls jumped and fell on top of eachother at the sound of the voice. "Paru-chan…" Asuna said as she rubbed her head. She looked down and saw a knocked out Ayaka below her. 'Oops,' she started fanning the blonde girl.
"Don't surprise us like that Paru-chan," Konoka said as she got on her knees. Haruna grinned at her and winked. "But I smell the scent of love," she rubbed her chin. "But this is strange…I don't see Sakurazaki-san with you." Konoka blushed and looked up to see Setsuna and Satsuki now gone.
"Great, she disappeared again."
Ayaka groaned and rubbed her head. She opened her eyes to see Asuna fanning her. "Asuna! I don't swing that way you know!" Asuna punched her and stood up, "I was only doing that 'cause I knocked you out!" Haruna stood near the two girls, "Ahh…the scent of love is strong here…" Asuna and Ayaka both glared at the artist. "But what are you three doing following Sakurazaki-san?" Asuna took out the white package out of her bag, "Negi-kun said to give this to Setsuna-san." Haruna nodded, "Well I'll tag along then. For some reason the scent of love is strong today."
All four girls walked all over the campus but didn't see or hear Setsuna. They looked in the gym, the cafeteria, the baths, the lounge, and even checked out a couple of the clubs. Konoka sighed dejectedly as she sat down on a bench. Asuna gave her a sympathetic look and put a comforting hand on her shoulders. Ayaka scanned the area while Haruna tried to pick up Setsuna's 'distinct scent of love.'
"Aha! I found it!"
Three pairs of eyes fell on Haruna. She sniffed in the air and pointed west, "Her love trail seems to be in the direction of the tea ceremony club!" Asuna gave Konoka a questioning look, "Why would Setsuna-san be at the tea ceremony club?" Konoka shrugged her shoulders and lifted her arms up.
"To the tea ceremony club!"
"Chachamaru may I please have a word with you?"
The robot looked to Evangeline who nodded. "I'll be right back master," but Evangeline paid no attention and drank her tea. After leading her out of the room Setsuna bowed slightly. "I need to ask you of something." Chachamaru examined the girl and ran through her database.
"You're part of the flower arrangement club, correct?"
Chachamaru nodded, "Yes, why do you ask." Setsuna kept her head down but not her blush, "I'm sure you know what I plan to ask." Chachamaru ran through her database once more.
"…I see…six months is it?" Setsuna nodded. "I shall ask master if I can." Setsuna stood straight, "May I come with you?" Chachamaru nodded slightly. As they entered the room Evangeline placed her cup down.
"No."
Setsuna felt her jaw drop, "How did you know we were going to ask you something?" The small girl leaned on the small table, "Because I just do." Setsuna held back her frown and sat on her knees. She looked closed her eyes but felt her right eye twitched and swallowed hard. She placed her hands on the floor and bowed down.
"Please Evangeline-san--"
"Ah ah ah, Evangeline McDowell-sama," she said with a grin. Setsuna gritted her teeth.
"…Evangeline…McDowell…sama…"
Evangeline started to laugh out loud as Setsuna tried to remain down. 'All of this just to have Chachamaru arrange some flowers…'
"That was worth it! Chachamaru go help Setsuna with what she wants." Chachamaru nodded and resumed her position.
"Would you like some tea Sakurazaki-san?"
"Setsuna-san we finally found you," Asuna yelled as she opened the door. "She already left," Evangeline said as drank her tea. All of the girls fell at the sound of that. "Can you pick up anything Paru-chan?" The mangaku sniffed into the air, "Not really." Konoka walked over to Evangeline and Chachamaru and bowed. Chachamaru offered her to sit and poured her some tea. The standing girls sweatdropped.
"Konoka-san this isn't the time to drink tea," Ayaka said as she tapped her foot.
Konoka drank her tea and closed her eyes, "We can deliver the package later." A vein appeared on Ayaka's head, "But Negi-sensei said to give the package to Sakurazaki-san immediately." Asuna looked at her, "No he didn't." Ayaka faced her, "Well I'm curious to find out what's in that package!" A vein popped on Asuna's head, "Quit digging your nose into other people's business!" Ayaka started to pull Asuna's cheeks.
"Old geezer!"
Asuna started to pull on Ayaka's cheeks.
"Pedophile!"
Haruna nodded, "Yes, the scent of love has suddenly become strong in here." Both girls looked at her.
"SHUT UP!"
"Oi."
The fighting girls stopped and looked at Evangeline. "If you're looking for Setsuna you're too late. She left the campus already." Ayaka and Asuna sighed and let go of eachother. "So why did she stop by here," Haruna asked. Evangeline took a sip of her tea, "She wanted to speak with Chachamaru." All the girls turned their gaze on the kimono wearing robot. "What did she want to speak to you about Chachamaru?" The robot looked at Evangeline, who closed her eyes and waved casually.
"I'm afraid I can't say. Sakurazaki-san asked me to keep this a secret."
Konoka nodded, stood up and bowed. "Thank you Chachamaru, sorry for disrupting you two." The three girls stared at her shocked. "Let's go you guys," and dragged everyone out. Once the door closed Evangeline opened her eyes and placed her cup in front of Chachamaru, "They're all so dumb, it's really obvious."
"Nodoka you seriously needed to get out."
"But Yuecchi, I was about to get to climax of the story." Yue grabbed Nodoka's arm, "You can read your book when we get back. I want to try this new honey flavored soda." Nodoka looked at the various stores as Yue continued to drag her. As they passed by a jewelry store, she saw a familiar person walk out with a bag in her hands.
"Sakurazaki-san," she yelled out.
Setsuna looked up surprised, Nodoka blushed at her suddenness. Yue stopped and looked to Setsuna, "Setsuna-san what are you doing here?" Setsuna walked over to them, "I had to run an errand." Yue looked at her suspiciously, "At a jewelry store?" Setsuna blushed and looked away.
"It's for Konoka-chan right?"
Setsuna nodded, "You two won't say a thing, will you?" Yue shook her head and Nodoka smiled gently, "Of course we won't Setsuna-san. If it's a surprise for Konoka-chan, we wouldn't want to ruin it." Setsuna sighed with relief and took an envelope out of her pocket. "I was going to just tape this against her door but…" Yue grabbed the envelope, "We'll deliver this for you." Setsuna thanked her and looked at her phone. "I must be going, thank you for delivering the envelope for me." Nodoka shook her hands, "It's no problem Sakurazaki-san, we're happy to do this for you. Konoka-chan sure is lucky is have someone like you." Setsuna bowed with a deep blush on her cheeks and left them.
"What do you think she bought Konoka-chan?"
Yue looked at the window displays and felt her eyes bulge, "I don't know but it sure does cost a lot of money." Nodoka looked at the same display and coughed.
"I'm back!"
Asuna and Konoka turned their gaze from the TV onto Negi. "Welcome back," Asuna said as she rested her head on the table. Konoka got up and walked to the kitchen, "Are you hungry Negi-kun?" The boy sighed and laid on the couch, "A little bit Konoka-san." He turned to his side and felt something soft in front of him. "Ara?" He sat up as he held the white package in his hands.
"What's wrong Negi?"
His face suddenly lost color, "This package…"
Asuna stood up and snatched it out of his hands, "Yeah, we couldn't find Setsuna-san so we didn't give her the package." Negi looked at the clock, '6:45, is that enough time to deliver this to her? I should call her to tell her that Konoka knows about the package.'
"Negi?" Asuna waved her hand in front of his face. "What're you looking at?"
"Konoka-chan," a voice on the other side of the door said. Konoka stopped cooking and opened the door, "Nodoka-chan?" Nodoka and Yue stood in their doorway with letter in hand. "We've come to give you this," Yue said as she handed it to her. Konoka could smell the scent of vanilla, 'Secchan…'
"Sakurazaki-san asked us to deliver this to you," Nodoka said softly. Konoka ushered them in. Everyone gathered around Konoka as she opened the white envelope.