See what I mean? VERY similar first experiences, huh? I wonder how Momoka would react if she found out… Well, I'll address that later. Here we go…

WHAT! Giroro screamed inside her head.

Carp, you heard that. Gertrude thought, mortified. Fuyuki gave her a weird look. She waved down his look of concern and left the room.

Carp? Giroro asked, thought-laughing at her sudden crush.

Yes. It's 'crap' with some letters switched around. And stop laughing! You are SO not one to be talking Mr. Natsumi Obsession! She yelled at him in her thoughts. His thoughts shut up.

Fine. I won't tell him if you don't tell Natsumi, deal? Giroro suggested, eager to get rid of any chance of Natsumi finding out.

Deal. Gertrude agreed, breathing a sigh of relief. Her secret was safe. Fuyuki really was so cute and innocent though…

Ugh.

Oh, be quiet. It's exactly what you sound like!

Gertrude took down the rest of her traps, trying to keep her mind off Fuyuki. She couldn't let her feelings for him get in the way of her invasion!

Heh. Good luck with that! Giroro thought sadly. No matter how hard you try, it'll always be in the way. Trust me. I speak from experience.