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Akihiko let out all his feeling through his punches. The punching bag looked so battered that it might break at any minute. His best friend coming back from the dead was something he still cannot believe. He wanted to talk to him but never got the chance. In other words, he never tried.

He tried to approach him but whenever he saw him, something inside of him aches. Whatever it was he felt, he didn't know what it was, and it only occurs when he saw Shinjiro with Minako and Ryoji. Sometimes he thought, maybe it's because of that girl, but thought otherwise because he barely knows her. Then Akihiko thought that maybe he just felt envious and betrayed because his best friend is always with two strangers that he barely knew.

Though Ryoji was not a complete stranger, a part of Akihiko still cannot accept him fully. Ryoji is a good person. The boy was even willing to sacrifice his life if it means giving his friends a peaceful normal life. Akihiko admired that part of him. But Ryoji's presence is something to be wary about. If he's here, does that mean that Nyx will return? "No, that can't be, could it?" Akihiko decided to leave the punching bag to sit against the wall facing it. I can't let that happen.

Then there's Minako. There was something odd about her that always bugged the silver-haired man. Even though she was the biggest enigma in the group, Akihiko can't help but to trust her. In the few times he had seen her, he couldn't help but to feel relieved when she smiles. Sometimes, a wave of anxiety would overtake him when he notices that she was close to breaking.

He thought that he was losing his mind. Why would he care so much for a stranger? But then again, he wasn't the only one. He found out that Junpei, Yukari, and Fuuka felt same. He was not sure about Ken, Mitsuru and Aigis, but he had a feeling that they also feel the same thing. If Mitsuru didn't, she would've locked the girl up until she has squeezed out all the answers she needed from the girl.

"Hey." Akihiko looked up and saw Junpei by the by the door.

He gave his junior a lazy wave. "Something you wanna talk about, Junpei?"

The younger male smiled. "That and the theory Aigis and Ken came up with."

Akihiko stared at his friend cursorily. "What do you mean, Junpei?"

Junpei told him about how the long-nosed man from Velvet Room warned Yu about a full moon. He also told him about how they were discussing the miracle of Teddie passing the entrance test for Gekkoukan High when Yu suddenly told them about the warning.

"So we have a full moon operation on Wednesday, huh?" Junpei nodded.

"That brings back memories... So what do you want to talk about?" Akihiko patted the space beside him, prompting Junpei to sit.

"Do you get the feeling that you know that girl?" Junpei asked as he stared at the ceiling. Akihiko knew instantly who he meant. He decided to remain quiet when he saw that Junpei wasn't finish talking. "Whenever I see her back I get scared. I feel like I'm starting to have a weird phobia of people's backs. And when she collapsed that day we first saw her, I got scared. I thought that she wasn't going to wake up."

It took Akihiko a moment to answer. "Yeah, I know how you feel." I wonder why...

"Mitsuru-san said that she will provide us weapons," Ken said as they were having their dinner. "But in return you must promise to give you full cooperation."

"Thanks, Ken." Ken could've sworn that he saw Minako shoot Ryoji a quick glare.

"So Mina-chan," Teddie began, causing Ryoji to give irritated look. "What weapon would you be using?"

"Naginata," the girl grinned with pride and gave the blond boy a thumbs up.

"That's beary cool!"

Ryoji couldn't take it anymore and decided to burst. "Why are you talking to HIM and not to ME?" he loudly whined then pouted.

Mianko sighed and place her chopstick down gently. Then she glared at Ryoji, causing him to cower. She turned to Teddie with a smile. "Did you here something Teddie?"

"Mina-chan?"

"Nevermind, I thought I was hearing an annoying ghost. It must've been my imagination."

"What happened yesterday, before we arrived here?" Ken asked Shinjiro.

"That idiot-" Shinjiro nudged his head to Ryoji, "-forgot where he hid the money we were going to use to buy weapons."

I see, Ken thought. No wonder she's mad. She worked hard for it...

"I believe there are still some weapons kept at the dorms secret basement," Aigis said. Ryoji looked at his savior with happiness. "Would you mind using a used weapon."

"No, I don't mind," Minako said smiling widely. " It would be a great help actually. Thank you very much, Aigis."

When they finished dinner they went to the hidden basement. Teddie, Ryoji and Labrys were surprised to see how big the room was. It was filled with weapons and some of the equipment from the Command Room.

So this is where they kept the weapons, Ken thought. Back then, they would hide the weapons that they use in their rooms. The ones they don't were given to either Mitsuru or Makoto. I always thought Makoto-san sold it... Then again to who?

"At least we don't need the money anymore now that we have these and Mitsuru-san," Ryoji said. Minako ignored him and began to slowly glide to the room, near the one-handed . Shinjiro, though, chose to scowl at the raven-haired boy.

Minako finally reached the end of the room. At first they - Ken and Aigis - thought she was going to reach for the swords, but they were surprised to see that a naginata has in her hands and not a sword. The two strode quickly to where the girl was. They were surprised to see numerous naginatas, arranged neatly at the corner of the room.

Where did those came from!? Ken thought. Everything in the room were the weapons they used back then. All of them were familiar to him except for the girl's chosen weapon.

After, carefully scrutinizing the weapon, Minako said, "I'm using this."

The brunette looked a round and noticed that her friend, Shinjiro, has already picked his chosen battle axe. Ryoji, on the other hand, was still looking through the pile of one-handed swords, a few steps from where Minako was. When he finally saw something that caught his eye, he began inspecting it. "This one."

"Why don't we try these out on Wednesday," Minako said to Shinjiro, still ignoring Ryoji.

"Yeah, sure." And so the two went out of the room.

Ryoji watched them silently. "Do you think those two would forgive me?"

"Just look for the money already," Labrys said.

Ryoji's shoulders slumped. "But I can't find it..."

Ken looked at him kindly. He suggested "Why not look for a job?"

Ryoji pondered over this. "Even if I don't get a million, they would surely forgive me because I sacrificed my time for working hard! Ken you're a genius!" Then Ryoji skipped out with sword in hand.

Aigis walked over to Ken and spoke when she could no longer detect Ryoji or his friends near the room. "Ken-san, do you think they know about the full moon?"

Ken nodded. "They know about it."

"It's looks like they ain't tryin to hide no more," Labrys added.

"What are you trying to do?" Shinjiro asked when they were climbing the stairs. "Are you tired of hiding so much from them?"

"Yeah," Minako replied wearily. "I'm tired of hiding, senpai. The moment we entered Gekkoukan High that time when we rescued those four, I knew that they would find out. No matter how much I want to protect them a part of me still wants to be with them even if they don't remember who I am." Minako chuckled. "I guess you can say I'm a very selfish masochist."

Shinjiro patted her head. "Don't joke about something like that. I know I told you not to cry but that doesn't mean that you should cry alone. If you want to cry, me and that idiot are here. If you have problems you can always tell us. Though I ain't as good as Ryoji when it comes to things like this."

Minako stared at him, eyes wide. "That's the sappiest thing I've ever heard from you." Shinjiro scowled. "But thanks, Senpai. I'll try."

"One more thing..." He pulled her head closer to his chest and ruffled it. "Stop calling me 'senpai' already. And don't try, just do it."

"Alright, alright! Now stop messing with my hair." Minako's head looked disheveled.

She smiled at him. "You've been itching to scold a certain someone about vegetables right, Shinji?"

"Shut up. You make me sound like a mother."

February 15, 2016

"Where should we take them?" Ryoji asked staring at the four unconscious bodies on the floor. "We can't take them to the Velvet Room. Anywhere else is either filled with people or too dangerous."

"It's still too early for anyone to be at Gekkoukan High," Minako said tiredly." Why don't we take them there and explain that we're students who want to transfer there."

"What about the money or the papers needed?" Shinjiro asked. It was clear that that wasn't what he was really concerned about. But he hid it well.

"Remember, Igor said they would handle those kind of stuff. Also, we'll apply for scholarship."

"That's impossible!" Shinjiro and Ryoji exclaimed. Unlike the sole female of their little group, the two weren't really the best when it comes to academics.

"We've been preparing and studying for something like this for a long time now. You guys can do it. Besides, the school is the best place to monitor the situation."

"You have a point," Shinjiro said. "But if you do that then they'll get involved. I thought you didn't want that."

"I've been thinking, we might need their help when the time comes."

"But that means you have to tell them everything."

Minako contemplated. "Will you be okay with that?" Ryoji asked.

"I'll just have to to think of what to do along the way. Maybe we could dragged them along when if we need more hands. But for now, I think we can handle ourselves."

"Alright then."

Let them remember what they've forgotten. Don't let them forget who they are and their friends. Save them. Save your friends.

"Friends..." Can I really do this?

"Did you say something, Minako-chan?"

"Nothing." Minako took out a stone and they teleported to Gekkoukan High School.

I know it's late but Happy Chinese New Year! ٩ (๑ òωó ๑ ) ۶ I don't know what happened to me. Writing this chapter gave me a headache. I think it's confusing. Is it? Anyways, thank you to MimiZ and Rosalinda Lancaster Leonhart for your comment. I don't know what to say now actually.

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