ATTENTION READERS:
I am terribly sorry if I updated really-really slow. Something terrible happened to my laptop that up until now I'm still grieving over it. All of my files—stories, school work, artworks, everything—were deleted. The OS got corrupted so there was a need for reformatting. (T.T) so, now, I'm trying to rewrite everything which includes: Chapter 19 & 20 of "She is my Master", "Rubies to Sapphires" [a new MSGM fanfic of mine], and "Ouji-sama ya Oujo-sama?" [Another new MSGM fanfic…] These two will be posted soon! (^^)
Anyway, let's continue on with the story. (^^)
DISCLAIMER:
Maria-sama ga Miteru is not mine.
19. Yoshino: "What the hell is going on?"
Upon arriving at the gates of Lillian, there were already a few students who arrived at school. Some greeted me and my cousin good morning while some greeted us gokigenyo. It was normal for me now and I got used to it somehow. But sometimes, it would really get into my nerves. Having a popular Onee-sama, can really stress you out. But, then again, there's another thing or someone whom I couldn't figure out.
From a far, I watched Yumi-san gave her prayers to Maria-sama next to her was Shimako-san who was giving her prayers as well.
"What's the matter, Yoshino?" Rei-chan asked. She must have noticed me being silent and asked if there was something bothering me. "Is there something going on between you and Yumi-chan…or is it with you and Shimako-chan?" she asked another question. For a while, I was staring then I turned towards Rei-chan. "It's not me. It's those two." I said, pointing at Yumi-san and Shimako-san. Rei-chan looked. "What about Yumi-chan and Shimako-chan?" I looked at my cousin, irritated. "Are you blind?! Can't you see there's something going on between those two?" I nearly shouted at my dense cousin. How can she possibly that dense?! I sighed at my own thoughts.
We were arguing for a few minutes until I noticed that Yumi-san and Shimako-san were already gone. "Where are they?" I asked, looking from left to right, trying to find where those two had gone. Rei-chan sighed. I looked at her, confused. "What?"
"Nothing," Rei-chan sighed again. She walked towards Maria-sama's statue and said. "Let's just go, Yoshino."
For a while, I looked at her as she walked; but as Rei-chan stood in front of Maria-sama, I walked and stood next to her, and gave my prayers. They were simple and short, but very meaningful. After giving my prayers, I noticed Rei-chan was waiting for me just like every morning after we give our prayers to Maria-sama.
"Gokigenyo," I heard someone called from behind.
"Gokigenyo, Sachiko." Rei-chan said, greeting Rosa Chinensis en bouton. Behind her was the three Rosas: Rosa Chinensis, Mizuno Youko-sama; Rosa Gigantea, Satou Sei-sama; and Rosa Foetida, Torii Eriko-sama.
"Yo!" Sei-sama greeted. She turned her head as if looking for someone—I think I know where this will go…hmm. "Where missing two people here? Don't you guys think?"—I, really, think I know where this will go.
I turned to look at Sachiko-sama—WOW! Looks like a storm is approaching over there… She only said one word though.
"Yumi"
We arrived at the Rose Mansion; and as we stood in front of the biscuit door, Youko-sama stopped mid-way as she was about to open the said door.
"Shimako…"
We clearly heard the voice behind the door. It was obvious enough that it was Yumi-san; and since Yumi-san was there moaning…I mean, calling Shimako-san's name, means that those two are together but DAMN—What is going on in there?! Then, Youko-sama tried to open the door again but then she stopped mid-way again.
"Mn…Ah…yes! That's the spot! Harder Shimako..!"
We heard Yumi-san moan again. She was clearly enjoying whatever it is Shimako-san's doing to her, that I can say. Then, for the third time, Youko-sama was about to open the door again but someone went ahead and opened the door.
The sound caused the occupants of the room to suddenly turn their attention towards us. "Gokigenyo, everyone!" Yumi-san greeted from her seat.
We all took a look inside to see what was happening. It took us a couple of seconds to respond. I guess we all were just thinking of 'exaggerated things'. Right in front of us was Yumi-san and Shimako-san. Yumi-san was sitting in one of the chairs, slightly bent towards the table. While Shimako-san, she stood next to Yumi-san with her arms extended to Yumi-san's back. Is she giving Yumi-san a back massage? As the thought clicked through my mind, I continued to watch them as I sat next to Rei-chan.
"That was great, Shimako. Thanks!" Yumi said, giving Shimako a smile. It wasn't hard to miss since most of us were watching them as they talked.
"Don't mention it." Shimako-san replied, smiling like an angel.
Yumi-san smiled again. "You know…" she paused. "You're the 2nd girl who has given me a massage." She added, smiling again. So, now she's flirting with Shimako-san?!
Shimako-san giggled at the statement, raising one of her eyebrow—/ WAIT! Did she just… OMG! Who is she and where's the real Shimako-san?!/—she said, "Should I take that as a compliment, Yumi-san?"
Hearing Shimako-san say those words caused me to drop my jaw; it even made me think that my eyes would pop out. I never knew Shimako-san could play the same game as Yumi-san. I always thought she was so quiet and timid. When did she change that much? I asked myself as I continue to watch over the two.
"Of course it is," Yumi-san said. "Maria* is the only one who gives me massages, but now, there's you," she added, pointing at Shimako-san, still smiling a little too happily. I sighed. Those two should get a room for themselves.
"And besides," Yumi-san started again. "Your massages are the best!" she added, smiling again.
Shimako-san could only shake her head as she sighed at Yumi-san. Sei-sama, being the mischievous among the Roses, took this opportunity to tease Yumi-san. "So… where did she give you a massage?" Sei-sama asked, smirking at the same time. Yumi-san stared at Sei-sama for a while. "At my back," Yumi-san answered. "I see…" For a few seconds, there was a pause; then, Sei-sama continued again. "Just the back?" Sei-sama asked. She was still smirking as she waited for Yumi-san reaction. Then, there it came. From a plain dry look, in just a flash, Yumi-san's reaction became beet red.
Yumi-san is blushing!
The thought made me look from Shimako-san then to Yumi-san and then back to Shimako-san. Both had different expression on their faces. Yumi-san was still blushing. Shimako-san, however, there was no reaction, no response, nothing! She just continued whatever she was doing which was…drinking her tea.
I looked back at Yumi-san as I tried to recover from a while back. She smirked. "Well, at least, I'm not the only one who asks for massages or even…oh, I don't know…" she paused and turned towards Youko-sama. "What do you think, Rosa Chinensis?" Yumi-san asked, mimicking Sei-sama's smirk.
Youko-sama looked like she was cornered by something I could not tell. She literally dropped her jaw back there. Meanwhile, Eriko-sama was trying her hardest not to laugh. I, on the other hand, was left thinking… What the hell is going on?
A tap on the shoulder left me startled. From my left, a classmate of mine asked me if I was alright. I gave her an affirmative nod as a reply. She briefly stared at me for a few seconds and said: "If you say so." After that, she walked off and that made me realize that it was already our lunch break. Immediately I rushed out of my classroom with my belongings and went directly to the Rose Mansion. I'm sure Rei-chan would be very much worried as to why I got late.
By the time I reached the Rose Mansion, everyone was already there eating their bentos, and enjoying a nice chat with everybody else. "Gokigenyo, everyone…sorry I'm late." I only smiled sheepishly as I sat next to Rei-chan.
"What took you so long?" Rei-chan asked.
"I was just a little busy back at the classroom." I smiled. "It's nothing to worry about. Come on, let's eat. I know you were waiting for me." I said as I pulled my bento out from my bag.
I was about to enjoy my lunch when a knock was heard from the door. Yumi, being the closest to the door, opened it. We all looked at the person standing at the doorway—and probably by now—we were all thinking the same thing. What is Tsukiyama Minako doing here?!
"Forgive me for intruding." Minako-sama said with all the added formalities in it.
"Oh, no, we don't mind at all. What can we do for you?" Sachiko-sama asked.
Minako-sama, who sat opposite Sachiko-sama, asked directly. "What will all of you be doing for Valentine's Day?"
"Valentine's Day?-!"
I, honestly, expected that kind of reaction from Sachiko-sama but I never expected the scene after that.
# BANG! #
We all turned at the sound of a cup crashing on the floor. We saw Yumi-san staring at the bits and pieces of what seemed to be a cup. She looked like all of her color was drained off of her—and her hand—it was trembling. Sachiko-sama immediately walked up to Yumi-san. "Are you alright, Yumi?" Sachiko-sama asked concern evident from her voice.
For a few seconds, Yumi-san didn't respond. That got us worried as well. "Yumi-san?" Shimako-san called. She tried to get Yumi-san's attention by holding Yumi-san's trembling hand. It seemed to work since Yumi-san held Shimako-san's hand, showing that she was okay. "Thank you, Shimako…" she turned towards Sachiko-sama. "I'm fine, Onee-sama." Yumi-san said, smiling as she tried to reassure, not just Sachiko-sama, but everyone else inside the room.
"Ah…look at this mess." Yumi-san said. We watched her pick up the bigger pieces of the used to be cup and throw it to the trash. Rei-chan looked at me with a nod. "I'll just go and get a mop—"
"Yumi-san, stop," I said, motioning her to sit on one of the chairs. "Let me get the mop."
"But—" Yumi-san was about to protest but Sachiko-sama placed her hand on Yumi-san's shoulder. "Yumi, stay. It would lessen my worry if you're here, relaxed, and alright."
"Yes, Onee-sama…"
I left the meeting room quickly to get the mop downstairs inside the broom closet. Once got back up, I caught Minako-sama asking everyone again about…what they will be doing on Valentine's Day. She started to give a set of papers as she started to say a couple of things that made my brow twitch.
"Valentine's Day…is a wonderful day, isn't it? It's for telling that special person about the feelings you've kept hidden in your heart. And the Yamayurikai is out of reach for everyone else—all they can do is…watch you from afar. Won't you sympathize with the ordinary students' feelings and, for this one day, reach out a hand to them?"
I paused from cleaning the floor and looked over at the given set of papers. What I saw outraged me. It said:
Valentine's Day Project [Working Title]
"Treasure Hunt"
~Where Are the Boutons'
Chocolates?!~
Immediately, I said as I smash my hand over the proposal. "Hey! What is this?!"
"Yoshino, calm down…" Rei-chan said.
"Calm down?! Don't tell me to calm down!" Quickly, I turned my attention back to Minako-sama, but before I could say something, she cut in. "Now, now, Yoshino-chan… Let me continue, everyone…" I huffed, clearly not wanting to hear whatever it was she has to say.
"It's just as it sounds—the three boutons will all hide homemade chocolate somewhere within the school grounds, and whoever finds one wins. The details are all right there at the report." Pointing at the proposal she gave moments ago, she added. "—and the Newspaper Club would like to do an exclusive report on the event."
Rei-chan was livid. "I can't believe it. How dare you... This is just the sort of idea I'd expect from the Newspaper Club" She said, mockingly. At least, for now, I feel relieved that I was not the only one against the idea.
Sachiko-sama, who was still reading the proposal, said. "I appreciate the offer but I cannot participate in this. There are aspects of the plan that I cannot condone."
"Huh?! Wh-which ones?!" Minako-sama said with a hint of panic in her voice.
"A number of things—but the main problem is the chocolate," Sachiko-sama said.
"Yeah," Rei-chan added.
"Sachiko-sama and Rei-sama, you're concerned about the sanitary aspects, correct?" Shimako-san asked.
"I suppose so. If someone is going to eat these, we shouldn't be leaving them for a long period of time—and I am concerned with the idea of bringing chocolate to school with us in and of itself." Sachiko-sama paused. "It makes the whole school smell of chocolate, and having presents forced on oneself is just a nuisance."
"H-how about this, then?" Minako-sama started again. "Instead of chocolate, we'll use handwritten valentine's day cards. They'll serve as tokens that the winners can exchange for their prizes—oh, that's right! The prizes!" she said, albeit a little too excitedly. "Each winner will receive a certificate for a half-day date with the bouton—"
"I OBJECT!" I huffed and huffed as I tried to calm myself. I was beyond mad; I could even feel my hands aching as I banged them on the table. "I'm absolutely, positively, definitely against it!" I shot back, pointing at Minako-sama.
I continued with my ranting. "What a bizarre idea! It's wrong to offer an individual's private time as a prize!" Before I could continue on, someone pulled me back and literally closed my mouth. "There, there…" Rei-chan continued to pull me away and placed me back to my seat.
Shimako-san placed the proposal back on the table. She sighed. "…A treasure hunt is an interesting idea for an event, but…"
"The one obstacle is the Half-day Date." Rei-chan added.
"Yes. I'm opposed to that as well. We unanimously reject it—right?" said Sachiko-sama. Rei-chan nodded as well as Shimako-san. "Right." "Yes." Both boutons said, respectively.
"Hey, just a—you could at least give it a day's consideration!" said Minako-sama, pleading for the three boutons to change their decision.
Sachiko-sama faced her again. "Wouldn't it be more of a pity to give you false hope?" She took the proposal on the table. "Here's your report back," she said.
"Well, if you really feel sorry for me…" Minako-sama paused for a while. "I made such a big deal out of this plan when I left the clubhouse! No matter what, I can't go back there and tell them that you turned me down on the spot." She begged once again with both of her hands clasped together as praying in front of Sachiko-sama and Rei-chan. "Have a warrior's compassion please!"
Her words were for naught though.
"Why not wait and tell rest of the club tomorrow, then?" Sachiko-sama said, adding a glare into her words. While Rei-chan, who was also facing Minako-sama, added. "That's not our problem."
Minako-sama flinched after hearing their words. She was left no choice but to turn towards Shimako-san, the youngest of the three boutons. "Please Shimako-san! Say you'll do it!" Minako-sama said while holding Shimako-san's hands with hers.
"But I really—"
"This is a sempai asking you! Come on, help me out here!" Minako-sama pleaded.
Rei-chan immediately cut in. "You're trying to menace a younger student into doing what you want?! Coward!"
Minako-sama, however, shot back. "Go on, say whatever you like about me! All I want is for you to wait to give me a final answer until tomorrow!"
I could still remember the look both Sachiko-sama and Rei-chan gave Minako-sama. It was like they were either astonished due to Minako-sama's persistence. They could only sigh as they both agreed on 'putting off' their final decision.
"Then you'll!"
"Just so you know, all we're doing is just delaying to give you our final decision," Rei-chan said. Sachiko-sama, who was still displeased, sighed. "Don't get your hopes up."
"I understand, I understand! Thank you!" Minako-sama said, squeezing both Sachiko-sama and Rei-chan's hands. Once she let go, she went towards the door exiting through it. "I'll drop by again tomorrow!" she added, smiling like nothing happened a while ago. "Gokigenyo," she closed the door and walked down. We can even hear her humming as she left the Rose Mansion.
"What in the world…"
I walked behind Rei-chan and tapped her shoulder. "Are you sure that was a good idea?" I asked. Rei-chan looked at me, confused. "Huh?" was her only reply. I looked at her, worriedly. "This is the Newspaper Club we're dealing with, remember?" I said, reminding her of how persistent the Newspaper Club can be.
"It should be just fine, right?" Rei-chan asked.
"I think you all should consider what Yoshino had said." We all turned towards Yumi-san—her expression different from before.
"What are you talking about, Yumi?" Sachiko-sama asked.
"Minako-sama is one stubborn lady." Yumi-san sighed. "Way too stubborn. I even dubbed her as a stalker… Really scary," Yumi-san said, giving an involuntary shiver as she looked like she was reminded of something.
"A stalker—why?" Sachiko-sama asked.
"She managed to follow me on my way home. Not to mention, she even managed to enter my house…with, of course, the help of Maria; but it's all in the past, so I just let it slide," Yumi-san said.
Sachiko-sama looked at her petite soeur with a frown on her face. "Why didn't you tell me this before?" she asked, incredulously.
Yumi-san sighed. "I didn't tell anyone about it because I thought there was nothing wrong with it." We all looked at her as if she had grown another head. "What?" she asked after looking at our reactions.
"Next time, Yumi, please…" Sachiko-sama touched Yumi-san's shoulders—and just like what I've seen her doing before—she reached for Yumi-san's neckerchief, retying it again. "Please tell me everything that's on your mind. As much as possible, I want you to open up to me." Yumi-san looked at Sachiko-sama for a few seconds. "Does that include my love life?" she asked. Sachiko-sama could only look, then, blink at Yumi-san. "I-I guess so… Well, if you want to. Sure," Sachiko-sama replied. I even noticed the small tint of pink on her cheeks—wait! Is Sachiko-sama's blushing?-!
Before I could even react, Rei-chan called our attention. "Alright now… Let's all continue with our lunch before our classes resume."
I sat back next to Rei-chan, smiling. "Let's eat!" I said while I open my bento. With that, we continue to eat our lunch while, at the same time, talking with the other Yamayurikai members.
A couple of minutes had passed; we decided to go to our respective classes. Rei-chan and Sachiko-sama went to their building while Shimako-san and Yumi-san went to their classroom. I, on the other hand, went to my classroom…alone. Now that I think about it… Shimako-san and Yumi-san are on the same class, and after classes, they're together again during meetings…or just, to simply hangout inside the Rose Mansion. I sighed. It's no wonder why those two are quite close.
Time went by so easily… I didn't even realize we were already dismissed until I noticed some of my classmates were already packing their things while some were cleaning inside the classroom—and to make matters worse—I didn't get the lesson in my French Class. I groaned and whined in my head. Why do I have to study French anyway? I'm Japanese not French, hello?! I said to myself, at the same time, sighing to my predicament; but then, I thought. That's right. She could probably help me. I smiled as another thought passed through my head, and with that thought, I walked hastily towards the Rose Mansion.
After a few minutes, I was already in front of the biscuit door ready to walk-in. I went inside without greeting the other members. I just walked towards the person I was looking for.
Immediately, I walked up to the girl. "Yumi, I need your help." I said, pulling her away from whatever she was doing at the kitchenette. At first, she just stared at me; then, she blinked. "You need my help?"
"Yumi!" immediately, I walked up to the girl. "I need your help." I said.
At first, she just stared at me, then, she blinked. "You need my help?" she asked.
I looked at her, plainly. "Yumi-san…I wouldn't be asking you if I didn't need your help, right? So…are you gonna help me or not?"
Yumi-san raised her hands in defense. "Alright, alright…I'll help. So, what is it that you require my help with, Milady?" she said. Although, the last part was in English. I only sighed at her antics while getting a particular notebook. I placed the said notebook on the table. She looked at it—and as if a light bulb suddenly blinked on—she said. "French?"
I sighed. "Yes…French. Can you please help me with my French homework?" I asked with both of my hands clasped together as if I was praying.
"Geez, Yoshino—you don't need to pray in front of me."
"I wasn't praying!" She laughed. "Mou…Yumi-san, can you just help me and not laugh at me." I said, pouting. I picked up the notebook and showed her my homework. "Here's my homework." I said—and with a little hesitation—I added. "Do you think you can do it? After all, I don't want to impose." I watched her looking at my homework as if analyzing it. She looked back at me and said.
"De rien"
I looked at her dumbfounded. Did she just speak in French? I asked myself while looking at her. She looked back at me, smiling. "I said: you're welcome, don't mention it." She was still smiling and I felt her coming closer to me. "Did you get distracted during class, Milady?" she whispered—and I hate to admit it—it sent shivers down to my spine. She moved back probably to look at my reaction. I looked at her—she was smirking! She definitely got the reaction she was looking for dammit!
God, she's killing me!
I sighed as I tried to calm myself. After all, it wouldn't be nice if I suddenly went hysterical to the person I'm asking a favor. I looked back at Yumi-san. She was already seated next to Sachiko-sama. She looked like she was waiting for me. "Come on—sit next to me," she patted the seat next to her and I did what she told me to do. "Before I start, I want you to answer this for me." She gave me a piece of paper with a couple of passages written in French and in Japanese.
After a few minutes, I was able to answer two out of five from the questionnaire Yumi-san gave me. That was the moment when I noticed something. I should have known… I shook my head after realizing that the questionnaire Yumi-san gave me and my French homework were the same, only it was written in a different way. I looked back at Yumi-san and she only sported an innocent look on her face.
I really should have known…
I sighed again. I was only stopped from my musings when I heard the biscuit door opened. We all turned to see who it was.
"Yo!" Sei-sama greeted us with her usual cheeky smile. "You all looked like you're expecting someone or something." She commented. Rosa Gigantea along with the other Roses walked inside the Rose Mansion though none of them sat down.
"Heh~ What's this?" I heard Eriko-sama say. "Yoshino-chan you're not asking Rei-chan for help?" I knew it…Eriko-sama's gonna start toying me again. I was about to say something but Yumi-san interjected. "Rosa Foetida, please don't interrupt Yoshino… She's currently answering her homework." I looked at Yumi-san then to Eriko-sama. They were staring at each other, and for a moment, Eriko-sama smiled. She didn't say anything after that, she just walked to her usual seat and sat down next to Youko-sama.
"We heard about the Newspaper Club's proposal." Youko-sama started. We all looked at her, surprised. Obviously, we were taken back by what she had said.
"What about it?" Sachiko-sama asked.
"Nothing. I just want to know if the three of you made your decision." Youko-sama said.
Sachiko-sama looked back at her grande soeur, frowning. "Yes, we all decided not to participate-Onee-sama, why don't you just tell us what you want to say." She demanded.
Youko-sama looked at Sachiko-sama, surprised. "Oh, my, ok then. I'll take you up on that offer." She said, smiling again. "The three of us, actually, would like the three of you to participate in the event that the Newspaper Club proposed." Sachiko-sama was about to counter, but, Youko-sama raised her hand indicating that she wasn't done speaking yet. "Sachiko, all I want is for you to be a little flexible. Why not try to mingle with some ordinary students? Ever since you took Yumi-chan as your soeur, you've been looking better."
Sachiko-sama didn't answer anymore. Well…it was more like she was KO'd-and now-the second round begins.
From Youko-sama's left, Eriko-sama said: "Well, we're up next, Rei." She was smiling as she said this. "Rei, you've been my petite soeur for almost two years now. You know what I'm going to say, right?"
"Yes…" Rei-chan answered.
"So, you know what your answer will be?" Eriko-sama said.
"You want me to do it-"
"No. You have to decide for yourself."
"I'll cooperate with the newspa-"
I knew where this conversation would lead to. So, I only did what I could think of. "I OBJECT!" I shouted at the top of my lungs, raising my hand up high, standing determinedly. "Rosa Foetida! Don't you think it's underhanded of you to pressure her like this?" I turned towards Rei-chan. "And you! If you don't want to do it, you should say so!"
Rei-chan looked at me, impassively. "Yoshino, be quiet for a minute." She said.
"Yes, Yoshino-chan. I'm speaking with Rei right now. I don't want someone who isn't involved to butt in." Eriko-sama said, smiling.
That made me snap. "-Not invol…"
I was about to say what was in my mind but Rei-chan stopped me. "You idiot..! Don't let her get to you! Don't you see that when you get upset, it encourages her?" She said with a sigh. I turned back to Eriko-sama and saw how she enjoyed 'playing' with me. Did I forget to mention her eyes were shinning too?
"You said you'd go along with whatever I decided, right, Rei? How about you participate in the event, then?"
"Yes…"
After the second round, err… I mean, Rei-chan's turn, Sei-sama turned towards Shimako-san. "Shimako," she called her.
"Yes." Shimako said.
"You see how it is. Do your best, okay?" Sei-sama said, patting her petite soeur's shoulder.
"…I understand."
-And so, the third round ended with Shimako-san loses by default.
I turned towards Yumi-san, and still, she has that blank look on her face. I assumed it was about the sudden approval of the Newspaper Club's proposal. I mean, who wouldn't be, right? I noticed she pulled something out of her pocket-and it was her mobile phone. She looked at it for a minute then, she frowned. Something not good must have happened. I decided to ask her, "Yumi-san, is something wrong?" She looked at me, briefly. "No…" she paused, a little hesitant. "If there's something you want to tell me or to us, always remember we're right here ready to listen." She looked at me again. "I really wish I can, Yoshino…" she paused. "Forget what I said," she pulled her bag from her seat which didn't go unnoticed by everyone else.
"Where are you going?" Sachiko-sama asked.
"I'm sorry. I need to get home now, something came up." Yumi-san said.
"Are you going to be alright? Do you want me to come with you? I can ask my driver to pick us up." Sachiko-sama said. I stared at her-and I was so speechless! I've never seen Sachiko-sama like this. She's like… she's like a worried mother or something.
"Yes, I'll be alright; and no, someone is already waiting for me at the front gate. She'll dri-"
"She?" Sachiko-sama said in a questioning manner.
"Is there something wrong, Onee-sama?" Yumi-san asked.
"No. Nothing is wrong. I just wanted to see you off if you don't mind." Sachiko-sama said, smiling. From a worried mother, Sachiko-sama suddenly became a jealous wife.
"Of course I don't mind."
"Then, why don't we all walk you to the front gate then, Yumi-chan." Sei-sama offered.
"Yes, yes… Like I said, I don't mind."
Around the pathway that led to the front gate, students were pilling from left to right. They were all staring and even wondering who could be this intriguing woman. The said woman was standing outside of the school gate near a black sedan that's completely different from Sachiko-sama's. We stared at her in for a minute and noted a few things. Like… her long shiny black hair that flowed freely down to her curves; her height, she must be taller than Rei-chan by 3-inches or so; her skin that impressively looked so flawless; and, her attire that's completely hugging her figure.
There was something about the woman that reminds me of someone but I couldn't pin-point who.
I stopped from my musings when I noticed the said woman was in front of us. "Good Afternoon, Yumi-sama. Are you ready to go?" the woman said. We all turn towards Yumi-san, who was slightly smiling. "Good Afternoon too, *Itoko. And yes, I'm all set and ready to go." She said. "Shall we go, then?" the woman, Itoko, said.
Before Yumi-san could go, Sachiko-sama walked up to her. "Once everything's alright, don't forget to call me, okay?"
"Yes, Onee-sama."
With that said we watched, Yumi-san along with Itoko-san leave the school premises.
A/N: Okay, first of all I would like to welcome, "Itoko" (from the hit anime "School Rumble"), as the new addition in the story. She will be acting as Yumi's bodyguard and driver as well. Most likely she will be the head of security in Yumi's house. So, up to this chapter, Yumi has two personal assistants-and they are: "Maria" (from Hayate no Gotoku) and "Itoko" (from School Rumble).
I wanted to add Itoko as Yumi's bodyguard/driver since she look so badass in one of the episodes of School Rumble. Plus, she's so hot-damn dangerous woman…if you know what I mean.
For the Next Chapter:
Yumi arrived at her home, surprised. Who could be waiting for her there? Why does she look so pissed? Is it because of Valentine's Day? The much awaited reason why Yumi doesn't want her birthday to be known will be revealed.