31. Weapon
Sailor Raspberry
400 Words

Words could be a very dangerous thing. In fact, they could be so destructive and detrimental, that one could find themselves sitting in the office of a high school one had never attended.

And so, when Chiba Mamoru found himself staring into the red-faced Odango and a very serious looking principal, he discovered that the uncomfortable feeling that tied him to the chair was worse than being held at gunpoint.

"At this school, we do not bully, whether it be verbally or physically. Are you aware of that?"

He stretched his mouth into an awkward smile. "Well, I would hope that a learning institution would be capable of handling matters such as bullying, but I don't-"

The principal held up a hand. "Don't sass me, Mr. Chiba."

He snapped his jaw shut.

From over the woman's shoulder, Usagi poked her tongue out at him.

"It has come to my attention that your verbal obnoxiousness has affected Ms. Tsukino here."

Usagi puckered her lower lip and pouted, nodding her head. "He's been horrible, Mrs. Juneau."

Mamoru had the audacity to look shocked. "I don't think you understand..."

"There are extreme consequences for bullies at my school, Mr. Chiba."

Usagi lifted an eyebrow at him. Challenging.

He spread out his fingers, revealing two palms in a vain attempt to make pointless amends. "Mrs. Juneau. was it? Look, as much as I appreciate your rules, I don't really think this is necessary-"

"Now, if I hear word that you ever speak to Ms. Tsukino in a negative manner again, I will be forced to take drastic measures. Do you understand?"

He looked to Usagi, who was busy smirking and playing with a ponytail. "Odango- I mean... Gosh. Uh... Usagi-chan... Well, it's not like she didn't retaliate..."

"Get out of my office."

"Excuse me?"

"Am I not speaking clear enough for you, Mr. Chiba? I said get out! Goodbye! Sayonara!"

Mamoru jumped to his feet. "But, these allegations are-"

Mrs. Janeu grabbed him by the shoulder and forced him toward the door. "I said adios, Mr. Chiba." She pulled it open and shoved him out. "And I don't want to see you in here again!"

"But-" He looked over his shoulder and caught a glimpse of Usagi doubled over in a silent fit of laughter before the door slammed in his face.

He threw his hands in the air. "I don't even go here!"