Father Revealed

by Meganlei

When startling information makes it into the Director's hand, what will come of it? And how will Soma respond to it?

4. Chapter 4

Father Revealed

Chapter 4

Soma walked out into the foyer and stopped, wondering what he was supposed to do now. He didn't know where he was supposed to sleep since the old man hadn't said a word. Looking around he spotted a maid at the top of the stairs that he assumed was waiting for him, it was confirmed when she motioned for him to follow her. He swiftly mounted the stairs and waited by her side for her to guide him to his room for the night. He didn't really want to stay, especially after his conversation with his father. The two of them walked in silence until the reached a door at the end of the hallway.

The maid reached for the door handle and opened it softly, bowing to him a little before saying, "Is there anything else that you require for tonight? There are extra clothes in the closet and the dresser by the wall if you need them."

"No, that is all. Thank you for the help."

"Very well, have a good night, Yukihira-kun."

"Goodnight."

The maid closed the door as softly as she opened it, and Soma stared at the warm gold room. The color reminding him of his eyes, he looked around the room and spotted the dresser, he walked to it and started opening the drawers checking what was inside. He pulled out some pajamas, then went over to the door to his right. Opening it, he sighed as he seen a bathroom, fit with a huge tub. Soma then decided to take a short shower to get rid of the stiffening of his body then relax in the bath for a while. He needed some time to think and what better place to think then a huge relaxing tub. Soma walked in and closed the door putting the pajamas on the table opposite the toilet, he then went to the shower and started it, letting it get warm while he stripped out of the clothes he was wearing; leaving them on the floor. He got in the shower and was instantly relaxed as hot water pulsed down his body, He reached for the shampoo and quickly washed his hair, then rinsed and grabbed the body wash and repeated with his body. He didn't think about how the shampoo and body was got in the shower since this was a guest room, he just went through his normal routine and then got out of the shower.

After the some-what relaxing shower, Soma started the bath and waited for it to fill up. In the meantime, he realised that he hadn't brought a towel in with him and went searching through the cabinets in the room for one. Finding one, he turned and put it next to the bath before turning the water off and sliding in. The bath was exactly what he needed at the moment, the hot water was way more relaxing than the shower had been. Although once he settled in the images from this afternoon came flooding back along with all his emotions. It didn't help recalling his father's phone call either, actually it made it worse. It brought up a question that had never entered his mind except now. 'Do I have feelings for Erina?' .Her name was foreign on his lips, not realising he had said her name out loud instead of in his head. Shaking the thought away, he sank deeper in the water and tried not to think of anything, but it wasn't working the events from this afternoon kept turning in his head, making a mess out of his emotions.

Finally he had had enough, he gave a frustrated scream and stood to exit the bath. Grabbing his towel he dried of quickly then put on the borrowed pajamas and walked out,the towel still in his hand. He walked to the bed, sat on it and dried his hair; he felt somewhat refreshed but the memories of the afternoon were not pleasant to him. Once he finished with the towel, he got up to hang it behind the door of the bathroom. Walking back to the bed, he pulled the covers away from the pillow and slipped between the cool sheets, dreading what was coming the next day let alone the next week when his father was to arrive. Soma fell into a fitful sleep, dreaming of the misadventures that awaited him this week.

Once Erina had made it out of the dining room and to the stairs, where she nodded at the maid waiting for that…...brat, she was exhausted. All she really wanted to do right now was cook, but she had classes in the morning and didn't want to be late. She moved with deliberate grace down the hallway towards her bedroom, she stopped at the door right before hers and bid Hisako goodnight before continuing to her own. She opened her door and walked into it, sighing to herself she walked into her bathroom to take a relaxing shower and/ or bath.

'Maybe both after how my day progressed.'

Reaching that conclusion she started the shower to let it warm up while she discarded her clothes in the laundry basket to the right of the bathroom door. Once she was undressed she stepped into the shower and adjusted the water to a hotter temperature. She was usually one for warm showers, but today was stressful and she needed something to relax her muscles along with her body. Reaching quickly for her shampoo, she washed her pink hair then preceded to her conditioner and her body wash repeating the earlier process. Satisfied she was clean, she turned the water off and opened the shower door, immediately getting out she walked to her bath where she started the hot water again. Waiting for it to fill up, she went to get her towel placing it on the little stand by the quickly filling tub. When the water was to her preferred height she turned off the water and slid in. Releasing a sigh as her body was assaulted by the extremely hot water, relaxing her muscles clearing her mind for an instant. Actually that was all she needed, before the events that transpired today came flooding back to her.

The memories weren't unpleasant and she was shocked about how much emotion she showed when talking to or about the boy named Yukihira Soma. She had always been one to shut her emotions away since she was the revered 'God's Tongue', but it was also nice to have an argument or conversation that made her feel like the teenager she really was. Soma was unfortunately the one that made her feel like a teenager instead of someone on a pedestal. She kinda liked it if she was honest with herself. The mere thought of him had her body reacting and her mind going blank of everything except for the tempting redhead with intriguing gold eyes. Just like his personality his cooking brought something to her mind that she knew she couldn't have.

Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, she slouched deeper in the water and rested her head on the edge of the tub and tried; rather unsuccessfully, she added to gather her thoughts in a more appropriate direction.

"Maybe the water is too hot after all. Making me think of tempting things like that."

Erina was tempted just to scream out her frustrations about the other, but knew she could not or she would wake the whole household. Instead she decided to give a little scream and be done with it,as she took a deep breath she was surprised to hear a shout from either right next door or down the hall a little bit. For some reason after hearing the shout she was calm and decided to get out of the bath. Once she was out she reached for her towel and dried herself, just now remembering she had not brought sleepwear in with her. Shaking her head she let herself out of the bathroom and to her walk-in closet, situated right next to the bathroom. Grabbing the first set of pajamas that her hand touched, she dropped her towel and quickly got dressed. Finishing she made her way to her bed, grabbed the romance manga off the nightstand and settled in bed for some reading. After a couple minutes of trying to read, she threw the book back on the nightstand and settled under the covers; deciding to ignore everything and go to sleep. Although her thoughts kept on going back to the conversation tonight at dinner. Eventually she fell asleep to thoughts of Yukihira Soma and his father.

The next morning was quiet compared to the mornings at the dorm, Soma thought as he rose to get dressed for school. Wishing it was the weekend, he trudged unwillingly down the stairs and into the dining room where everyone except the director had seated themselves.

"Goodmorning, everyone.", Soma replied as he sat down besides Hisako.

Two of the ladies replied while Erina and Kurokiba nodded at him. Sighing Soma looked around the room since he couldn't be bothered about it last night; waiting on the director to make his appearance. He didn't have to wait long before the older man walked into the room and took his seat at the head of the table. Quickly diverting his eyes so that he doesn't meet the old man's, Soma looked down at the plate of food that appeared while he was looking at the older man. Picking up his chopsticks he started eating his breakfast, but at same time kept up with the conversation going on between the other five sitting around him. Only looking away from his food when the director asked how he slept.

"I didn't sleep very well, but it has been like that since after we got back from the Stagiaire period. Don't worry, I am fine.", Soma replied before going back to his breakfast. This time not really paying attention anymore. Just as he finished he remembered that he didn't have his school bag, so standing up he looked at the director and asked, "May I be excused? I just realized that I don't have my school bag and need to call Tadokoro-san and see if she would bring it to class for me since we have the same first class."

The director nodded and watched the young man walk out of the dining room. Sighing to himself, he decided that he would make another call to Joichiro after the kids left for their classes. Speaking of classes, he looked around the gathered youths when he heard two different chimes coming from Erina's and Alice's aides.

"Erina-sama we must leave now in order not to be late for our first class. I had already requested a car this morning before we sat down for breakfast, it should be outside now. Alice- sama, I have also done the same for you, since I didn't know how competent your aide was in these matters.", stated Hisako while pushing her seat back and turning to her mistress.

Erina smiled at Hisako before pushing her own seat back and with a flip of her hair. "Thank you, Hisako." Before leaving the room she turned to her grandfather and said, "Well, I am off Grandfather. Have a good day."

"Erina before you leave, may I ask you a favor of sorts?", he grandfather asked still seated at the table.

"Of course, Grandfather. What is it?"

"I would like you to look after young Yukihira for me. Today is going to troublesome for him and although I told everyone not to treat him any different than before, I have a feeling that some will not heed it."

Erina looked at her Grandfather and tried to see if there was an ulterior motive besides the one he stated, but could not find one. He looked sincere in his worry over the young chef. Frowning she replied, "I only have one or two classes with him so I can't help much, but I can correct anyone that I see treating him any different. Is that acceptable? I will talk to Tadokoro-chan and ask her to look out for him where I can't. Hisako, Alice and your aide, if you would do the same I am sure Grandfather would appreciate it."

"My, my Erina. You suddenly are acting very protective of him, did something happen between you two after you left for bed last night? Or maybe you had a naughty dream about said person? Come on you can tell us?" ,Alice said with much amusement coloring her voice.

"Shut up, Alice. Nothing like that happened and I am not being protective of that person!", Erina shouted.

"Then why are you blushing, my dear cousin? Maybe the stuff in your dream will happen, you never know.", Alice said while pushing her seat back and standing. With a little wave and a wink, she walked out of the room with her aide trailing behind her.

"Ugh, I can't stand her. Always blowing everything out of proportion.", Erina stomped her foot and angrily stared at the direction her cousin escaped from.

Hisako looked around nervously before getting enough courage to say, "I am sorry to interrupt your tantrum, but we have to leave now or we will be late."

Erina looked at her secretary with wide eyes, before nodding and walking out with said secretary at her side. Once she reached the foyer, she looked around for what she didn't know then sighed and gathered her school bag from beside the front door and walked to the awaiting car. Getting in she waited for her aide to follow before nodding to the diver to go. As the car started on its way to her and Hisako's first class, her thoughts turned back to what Alice had previously said about a naughty dream. Could her dream qualify as naughty? That was the first dream she ever had like that and it puzzled her why it would have been about someone she claimed to hate. 'Do I have romantic feeling towards Soma?' The mere thought of the boys first name brought a bright blush to her face. 'What is wrong with me? I must figure this out, definitely before his father comes to Totsuki. Her thoughts were interrupted by her aide's question, "Erina-sama, are you feeling alright? Your face is bright red. Do you have a fever? Should I tell the driver to turn back?"

Waving her hand in front of her face, Erina replied, "No, nothing is wrong, Hisako. Just thinking about certain things. I find myself troubled, but I think I have to figure this out on my own. Thanks though for worrying."

For some reason Hisako felt troubled, Erina-sama has never acted like this before. It must have something to do with Yukihira and the information we learned yesterday. She was determined to be of some help to Erina, she just didn't know how. Bowing her head she tried to come up with a solution.

The rest of the car ride preceded with not a word spoken between its two occupants. Both engrossed in their thoughts that they didn't notice the car coming to a stop or the door being opened by the driver until said driver cleared his throat getting the two ladies attention. Blushing slightly the two ladies exited the car, thanked the driver and looked at each other before giggles could be heard from both. Getting ahold of themselves, the two ladies smoothed out their uniforms before heading into the school and to their first class which just so happens to be one that included Yukihira Soma and all of the Elite first years.

The two had not been in the class for more than minutes before the bell rang for class to start, the two ladies rushed to their seats in the back row thankful they weren't late.

Erina looked around the class, taking in who was all in the class although her gaze always went back to a certain student with red hair and gold eyes. Shaking her head, she turned her attention to Chapelle-sensei who had started to speak.

"Now, today we will be working in pairs. You will not pick your own pair, you will come up one at a time and pick a piece of paper out of this box. There will be no arguments about which partner you pick, also this will be your partner for the rest of the year. Please precede one at a time starting with the back row."

Erina stood from her seat and walked down the aisle until she reached the white box, reaching her hand in she pulled out a white slip of paper. Without having time to read the paper,Erina had the paper taken from her. Chapelle-sensei walked to the blackboard behind his desk and started to write on it. The line was just four words, but it made Erina's heart beat faster. The words were:

Nakiri Erina- Yukihira Soma

Chapelle-sensei turned back to the class and nodded for Erina to return to her seat. When she was seated he motion for the next person to come down and do the same. This went on until all the students had picked a name, although they didn't know their partner until the teacher wrote it on the blackboard under the one who went before them.

"Now that everyone has drawn, please move to sit next to you partner. Once this is done, I will write a recipe on the board and you will have to make it in two hours or you fail. The students in this class are the top among the first years, so there will be no mistakes! Am I understood?!", Chapelle-sensei said to the class, but never once took his eyes of Yukihira Soma. "I expect great things from this class." 'Especially you, Yukihira!'

Getting the message, Soma nodded his head before rising and walking to the back row where he knew the Totsuki princess sat. Taking a seat next to her, he looked at her and noticed her face was red. Reaching over he put the back of his hand on her cheek to check for a fever. Her cheek seemed warm, but he didn't think it was from a fever. However something he could not explain happened when he put his hand to her cheek, she had leaned into his hand and closed her eyes. The Totsuki princess seemed startled after she opened her eyes so Soma whispered, "I thought you might have had a fever since you face was red. You seem a little warm, but I don't think it is from a fever."

What the two didn't notice was that they had somehow attracted the attention of the whole class including the teacher. Everyone was puzzled why the Totsuki princess instead of chewing Yukihira out for touching her leaned her head on his hand and closed her eyes instead. Another puzzling thing was the usual loud and energetic Yukihira Soma was whispering to the hot-tempered princess. The two were in there own little world, but it was the beginning of class so someone had to interrupt them.

"Uhm.. Yukihira, Nakiri if you two would pay attention and stop playing footsies, I was about to explain the meal you have to make in the next two hours." ,Chapelle-sensei said. He hated to interrupt but it was class time.

The two sprang apart while blushing before giving their full attention the the teacher in front of the room. None of the other students said a word; deciding to tease the duo later. Chapelle-sensei explained they will make a seven to nine Vegetable Terrine. Mogami and Soma looked at each other and grinned, remembering the Shokugeki against Chef Shinomiya. Breaking eye contact the two preceded to listen to the rest of the instructions, before getting up to collect their ingredients. Soma went to Mogami, aware of the purple eyes that followed him.

"Hey, Tadokoro. You brought my book bag and knife kit with you, like I asked?"

"Of course, Soma-kun. It's right here. I am sorry about what happened yesterday at the festival. Will you be coming back to the dorm after school?", Megumi looked up into Soma-kun's eyes as she talked.

"Thanks, you are a life savor. I wouldn't have had time to run by the dorm and get my stuff without being late for school. Don't worry about what happened yesterday it wasn't your fault. I might come back, I am still trying to clear my head. If I come back, it will probably be late so I don't have a chance to run into him. Don't beat yourself up, you couldn't have known he was going to reveal it.", Soma said while patting her on the head.

"It doesn't mean I couldn't have stopped it. The members of Polar Stars was the first to know about it, and we seen how you were when you found out yourself. You had no idea who your father was before then and he shouldn't have told."

For once, Soma seen Megumi angry and he was glad it wasn't directed at him. "Yes, the Polar Stars learned of it the same time I did. Now that I think of it, it shouldn't have really mattered because I don't know Chef Saiba Joichiro, I know him as Yukihira Joichiro owner of Yukihira's. They are not the same person anymore.", Soma smiled before turning around and walking back to partner. He heard a sigh behind him but chose to ignore it.

Chapelle-sensei looked at the young redheaded chef's back as he walked back to the Totsuki princess and wondered if he misheard what the blueish-black haired young lady had said. 'Is Yukihira Soma the son of Saiba Joichiro?' If so the boy had more potential than any of them knew, except probably the Director. He wouldn't be surprised if the Director already knew this information, he would have to get confirmation either from the Director or the young man himself. Shaking his head; he brought himself back to the task at hand, rising from his seat he walked around the work stations examining what each pair of students were doing. Among the pairs the two who seem to have the most trouble coordinating the dish was Hisako Arato and Akira Hayama. The two faced off at the Autumn Elections and it ended in Hayama's favor; of course there would be some hostility there. As with every election there would be some hostility between certain people, more so when you are the best among the first years. Finished examining the students he returned to his desk and sat behind it, waiting on them to finish.

The first to finish among the students was Erina Nakiri and Soma Yukihira, not that that should have surprised anyone. These two will take Totsuki by storm, whether they do so together or separate, he has no doubt. They would be powerhouses together or separate with no one to oppose them but each other. He had no doubt that by the time their third year rolls around these two will be first and second seats ruling over Totsuki like the King and Queen of Chefs. He let himself have a small smile before smoothing out his mouth and looking up at the waiting duo. Of course from the first bite, his whole world exploded. The vegetables were perfection and the hidden note of sweetness just added the little kick it needed. The dish received an A of course and he thought to himself as the duo went back to clean their station 'I wish I had the authority to give them a better grade. Although I said this when he worked with Megumi Tadokoro, today was the epitome of perfection. I wonder if any of the other's will reach this level today.'

As the class went on, one by one everyone came seeking his judgement and all though everyone else's was excellent none could compare to the first dish he sampled. The bell had rung before any realized, surprising the students in the room.

Chapelle-Sensei looked out into the faces of his students and said, "Go on then. To your next class. Yukihira would you stay behind for a moment, when everyone leaves. You are welcome to stay as well Nakiri Erina."

The class walked out of the room, chatting quietly with each other; although three were slow to leave. "Go on Takumi, Tadokoro, and Hisako; we're fine. I will catch up with you in the next class, will you tell the teacher I may be a little late. Will you do the same for Erina, Hisako?"

Receiving a nod from all three, Soma turned back to Chapelle-Sensei wondering what he wanted to ask. It was obvious throughout the class that he wanted to discuss something; probably about what Tadokoro and I was talking about at the beginning of class.

Chapelle-Sensei cleared his throat and started to speak, "I am sorry to keep you away from your classes, but I wanted to talk to you about the subject you were discussing with Tadokoro at the beginning of class. I couldn't help but hear."

Soma shrugged before replying, "It's okay. Everyone in the class already knows, they found out yesterday at the Autumn Leaf Festival along with the current Elite Ten. I did not stay for their reactions though, so I don't know how they reacted to it. I will save you the trouble of having to ask, but before that. Erina, could you close the classroom door? I would rather not have the whole school know of my lineage." He watched as Erina walked to the door, looking out before closing and locking the door. Walking back to them, she nodded her head for him to continue. Taking a big breath, Soma tried to relax then continued. "My father's name is Joichiro Yukihira, but when he was at Totsuki he went by Joichiro Saiba. Why he changed his last name, I do not know. You would have to ask him yourself. I learned this information after returning to the Polar Star Dorm after the training camp. He was cooking in the kitchen and called for me to come help him fix supper. I was surprised he was there since I had no idea he had any connection to Totsuki Academy. The dorm mother, Fumio-san explained to us that he was an alumni of Totsuki; although he never graduated. He was the former Second Seat under Dojima Gin. Of course, my dorm mates were there as well so they found out when I did. It took me a while to process all of it, since I was told nothing before I transferred here. I know nothing of the Chef Joichiro Saiba except what I was told; he was once called Asura, I am not sure if he still goes by it though."

Chapelle-Sensei could not believe the unbelievable story that he was just told, so he turned towards Erina who just nodded. Although something puzzled him, "Soma-kun, how did the Elite Ten and some of your classmates find out this information?"

The atmosphere went tense after the question was asked. Breathing slowly Soma looked his sensei in the eye and replied, "Well, Tadokoro already knew since she is a resident of the Polar Star Dorms. The Director was told by a sempai of mine at the Polar Dorms, he of course had to confirm this information so instead of coming to me he went and talked to not only Fumio-san but Dojima-Sempai as well. After having it confirmed he waited for the Autumn Leaf Festival before sharing not only with the upper first years but also with the Elite Ten. I was told later that he swore the students to silence and told them not treat me any different because of who my father is. And that is the whole story." A ringing got everyone's attention, Erina and Soma reached for theirs at the same time. It turned out it was Soma's, the phone call was from none other than his father. "Sorry, I have to get this. It's my pops." Walking a little ways away Soma answered.

"Hey, pops. What's up?"

"Hey, Soma. Just wanted to let you know that I just arrived in Japan. I am making my way to Totsuki after I get out of the airport."

"What do you mean you just arrived in Japan? What about you work? I know you didn't finish it that quickly, I just talked to you yesterday." Soma rubbed his forehead, he was beginning to get a headache.

"It's as I said. I had actually just finished my latest contract when I called the Director yesterday,so I just had to get my stuff together and get my plane ticket. Once I arrive at Totsuki I am going to talk to the Director and then I will meet you at the dorm, okay?"

"Fine, whatever, pops. It's not like it will do any good arguing with you about this. Just don't make a big scene alright. Most people at the school know who you are. By the way you should go see Dojima-Sempai. I have to go, pops. My next class is starting. I will talk to you later.",

"Alright, alright. I won't cause any trouble. You should bring Erina Nakiri with you this afternoon when school is over. I haven't seen her in a long time.", Joichiro grinned and he knew that his son could hear it in his voice.

"Ugh, dad. Don't you start. I have already had to hear it from the Director, and Erina's cousin; I don't need to hear it from you. I can ask, but the renowned God's Tongue may be busy, who knows. Alright see you soon dad,bye.", Soma closed the phone before his dad could say anymore unnecessary things about himself and Erina. After closing the phone, Soma looked up to one shocked and one amused faces. Giving Erina a look he said, "Don't you start either!" before walking to the door, unlocking it and walking out.

Erina watched him leave humming a little tune to herself, she then turned towards the Sensei bowed and walked out after him. 'I can't believe he called me Erina so many times today. I didn't think that he knew my first name.' Happily humming to herself, she neither noticed nor cared that she was somewhat skipping through the halls on the way to her second class. By the time she got to her second class the teacher was getting ready to dismiss them since the bell would ring any minute; so instead of going in she leaned against the wall and waited for the bell. In no time the bell sounded and Hisako being the first one out the door met her at the door.

"Hello, Hisako. Sorry for missing class, did anything important happen? We better make our way to our next class, we can talk on the way.", Erina said while guiding her friend down the hallway and to her next class. For some reason, Erina felt giddy and she didn't want to push it behind the Ice Queen mask today. She started humming again, softly this time so she wouldn't interrupt what Hisako was saying.

Hisako looked at her friend puzzled, she noticed the blush and the softer appeal that the other was exuding. She rather liked this Erina , she figured it had to do with what happened during the first part of first period and what Chapelle-Sensei wanted to talk to the two about. "Erina-sama, nothing of importance happened in second period. May I ask what happened between yourself and Yukihira Soma?" That name was usually a no-no, but she had a feeling that the boy was the reason for this behavior. She was proven right, when Erina beamed at the mention of the boys name.

"Oh, Hisako. I don't know what's wrong with me today. This morning during first period after we were assigned partners, he touched my cheek with the back of his hand. He asked me if something was wrong, if I had a fever because my face was red. He even called me by my first name." Her mood suddenly shifted to more of a somber mood before saying," Chapelle-Sensei wanted to confirm the information he overheard when Soma and Megumi talked this morning. About his father. His father had actually called at the end of the conversation saying he had just arrived in Japan and was coming to the Academy." After this Erina turned towards her friend and said, "Isn't it about time that you call me by my first name? We have known each other since we were children, please call me Erina."

By the time that Erina had finished her sentence the duo stood in front of their third class, but she refused to go in until she received a positive answer from her companion. Looking over at her friend and waited for the answer.

"I know that we have been friends for a while, so I will try and call you...Erina.", Hisako said looking confidently at the other.

Erina smiled which in turn made the other smile, after which Erina opened the door and the duo walked in talking animatedly. The duo looked around for two empty seats, finding two across from Yukihira and Mogami. Walking back to said seats, Soma suddenly stood and backed away from his seat. Not knowing what the other was going to do, Erina and Hisako exchanged glances and continued on. Before the two slid into their seats however Soma pulled Erina to him, while Megumi gave a little wave to Hisako. Getting what they were trying to do, Hisako moved over and sat with Megumi, leaving Soma and Erina to take the empty table. Erina looked confused, but quickly realized something since her face split into a heavenly smile. Letting Soma move them towards their seats since he has yet to release her.

Her behavior puzzled him, but as Soma looked down into the purple eyes of the Totsuki princess he could really care less. Nothing else mattered at the moment except her, not noticing that the other students were staring at them or that the teacher had entered the room with a special guest who could cause havoc on the current situation and the Director.

"My, my look what we got here. Looks like my son finally found himself someone, and it just so happens to be Totsuki's Princess.", Joichiro stood alongside the teacher and Director, both of whom were staring shocked at the scene before them, while the father looked on amused.

Soma jumped, breaking eye contact with Erina as his gaze traveled to the front of the class. "Pops?" was the only thing that escaped his mouth as he tried to comprehend what was happening.

Erina looked around as Soma broke eye contact, first meeting Hisakos' eye, then Megumi's before turning her head back to Soma and following his gaze. What stood at the front of the classroom scared her and she struggled to get out of the other's hold, without success. What it did was cause him to tighten his hold on her. Bringing her hands up to his chest she pushed much more firmly and broke the embrace. However when she looked at the other, she felt bare without his arms around her. The look on his face seemed to say the same and yet again the two locked gazes.

This time the Director interrupted the moment, and by the mischievous smile that crossed his face as a result of the display between the two, it didn't bode well for anyone. "Um, if you two are done, I would like to introduce our guest to the class."

This time the break was mutual as the two scrambled away from each other, sitting down next to their companions rather than each other. The two didn't question how there was now one girl at each station instead of the two girls being at one station. The two refused to look or even talk to the other throughout the class.

"Aw, that was no fun!", Joichiro stage whispered to the Director as he watched the two separate.

"Now, now don't pick on the kids. Especially since one of them is your son. I guess you got your answer to your evaluation of the two. That was awful quick, I thought there would be more resistance on my granddaughters part. I guess what Alice said this morning was true."

"GRANDFATHER, please stop. Nothing is going on between us. Alice was wrong this morning that is all.", Erina glared at Alice, who stuck her tongue at the other.

" Well, we will finish this another time. At this time, I would like to introduce you to the man beside me. His name is Joichiro Yukihira, also known to Totsuki as Joichiro Saiba. He has another name though: Asura. He was the second seat while he was here, but for some reason didn't graduate. If you all have any questions feel free to ask, as long as he will answer."