Mikan didn't have enough sleep because of overthinking. She was trying to figure out why her cousin Neilson suddenly left the country. To be honest, she was actually pissed the moment she realized he joined the mafia just to help her move to Japan with a new identity.

As she looked at the mirror, she was thinking if she should comb her hair or not. She had to admit that she always move around when she sleeps. There was even this one time where she just woke up with her feet on the headrest of the bed.

Stifling a yawn, she stretched and took a bath while recalling the days she had just arrived in Yokohama.

"Ooof!" she cried in pain as she was sent to the wall by her cousin with a kick. It wasn't really a hard kick, but it was a surprising one as she wasn't really expecting to get hit.

"You don't have the will to kill, Virginia," her older cousin stated as she stood up with her cane supporting her. Her cousin watched her intently as she was trying to recover from the shock and asked, "Why choosing a normal cane than a sword disguising as such?"

She was aware that swords would make her life easier, but she promised herself not to kill. Instead of choosing a sword to defend herself, she just settled with a metallic cane. Besides, she knew that she just had to practice hard so she could hit the vital regions. She just needed to learn and perfect aiming for the focal points.

"I have my reasons," she replied as she positioned herself, waiting for the right moment to strike. Her cousin sighed knowing that whatever he do, he could never convince to change her mind.

"You're making this harder on yourself," he told her as he began his attack. With a determined eyes, she suddenly found an opening.

"It's okay. I have the will to live and it is stronger than the will to kill."

Mikan finished combing her hair and glanced at the small case beside her. She wasn't really comfortable wearing the contacts and there were a lot of times she had to ask for Yozano to heal her eyes because of them, but Neilson told her that she had to wear them. The ravenette looked at the time and decided to go to the agency as soon as possible…

...because today is the day she would be visiting the orphanage.

"Virginia Eliza Clemm, get back here this instant!" Neilson shouted as she ignored her cousin and walked away.

"You will be regretting this, Virginia," he told her as he dashed towards her. She heard his movements and side-stepped so that she could hit her cousin behind his knees with the cane she was holding.

"I don't know how you did it," she voiced out as she took steps back in order to defend herself, "I don't know how you changed it, but I know for sure that you are not to be trusted. I remember now, cousin Neilson, and I won't let you do as you please."

Neilson clicked his tongue and slowly stood up. The violet-eyed girl realized what he was about to do so she immediately closed her eyes and activated her ability.

"Eulalie!"

She then smashed her cane to the ground and the sound it created echoed deafeningly. She was expecting him to fall to his knees while covering his ears but instead, Neilson just smiled manically at her to her surprise. He took this advantage and ran towards her with a sword in his hand.

"Eulalie Lenore!"

Virginia floated away from him and landed in the balcony in the second floor of his house. She knew that she had to escape but Neilson was blocking the gate. She knew she had to go home. She couldn't believe that her cousin tricked her…

He tricked them…

She had to go back to the man she loved.

It wasn't too late to go back.

"I know your weakness and movements. I have been observing your every move," her cousin indicated as he was in front of her. She had to make sure he couldn't touch her. She had to act quick and think of something. If she jump from the balcony, she knew that he would catch her. She must not let him make her forget… Again.

She knew she had to remember so she took a deep breathe and prepared for her attack.

It would really strain her voice and it might make her mute if she overdo it, but she didn't care anymore. It was her last resort. She had to stop him.

There was an ear-piercing scream and the glass windows of the house shattered. The light bulbs exploded and the vases broke into tiny pieces. Maybe this time, he would be affected by her ability. She could slowly feel exhaustion from what she was doing, but she had to keep going.

"That wouldn't work on me, little one," he uttered as he covered her mouth with his hand. That was when she realized that she was an idiot who forgot the existence of ear plugs. He was wearing them to protect himself from her ability. He knew that she relies on her ability at times like this. As he was holding her, she began struggling and stomped on his feet in order to break free.

"The only thing that you lack in order to surpass me is the will to kill. You rely on your emotions more than logic itself."

He used his sword to lightly cut his arm in order for it to bleed while she wasn't looking as she was distancing herself away from him. As she faced him, she realized she made another mistake.

She saw the blood and the next thing she saw was darkness.

"Like I've said before, you are still too young and I won't allow the two of you to bring shame to the family."

Mikan was about to enter the office, but she suddenly stopped as she had a strange flashback. She was confused because she was really sure that it never happened. Why would she defy her cousin if he meant well?

"Good morning, Tsubaki-san," Naomi greeted and called her attention as she decided to brush away what happened and entered the office.

"It should be Tsubaki-senpai for you, Nao-chan," Mikan voiced out as she childishly pouted while crossing her arms as she sat down on the couch. Naomi was about to say something but she was interrupted by Mikan.

"Call me senpai first before I'll listen with what you have to say," Mikan demanded as Naomi just stuck her tongue out and replied, "Tsubaki-san fits you better."

"No, no, no, it should be senpai!"

"Eh? You look too young to be one."

"It is a blessing from the heavens, Nao-chan."

Naomi just sighed and patted Mikan's head indicating that it won't really happen much to the other girl's dismay. Mikan just sighed and gave up knowing that she could never win an argument like that.

"Where's Kenji-kun?" Mikan asked as she looked around. They were going to go to the orphanage together since she couldn't bring the agency's donations alone. They regularly visit the orphanage every month to give the donations and spend time with the children.

"He's on his way, Tsubaki-san. He was just packing up the toys and books for the children," Naomi answered as she sat beside the other girl. Mikan took a deep breath and relaxed herself while wondering what just happened a few moments ago. The memory really disturbed her. Naomi noticed her distress and asked, "Did you actually sleep last night?"

Mikan was silent thinking on how she would answer the question. If she said she the truth that she wasn't able to sleep properly, then Naomi might get worried. She closed her eyes and replied, "I spent too much time reflecting about life."

"You reflect too much, Tsubaki-senpai."

Mikan just chuckled at Naomi's response. It actually took her a while to process everything she heard. The moment she managed to comprehend every word, she opened her eyes and looked at Naomi while suppressing a squeal.

"D-did you just call me s-senpai?" Mikan asked in surprised as the other girl just smiled in reply. Mikan knew that she should hold it in. She must not let it out but the force was too strong for her to stop.

"Uwaaaah~ You finally called me senpai~" She suddenly exclaimed in glee as she failed holding the squeals of excitement again. She placed her palms on her cheek trying to calm herself down.

"Senpai~ I'm a senpai~ That's right, you shall call me senpai~"