Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Rosario Vampire. I am merely twisting the creator's vision into my own dream. If the supernatural, sexuality, or violence is offensive to you, then you should not read this.

Chapter 58

Ruby was feeling vexed. Tsukune had returned from class a little later then she had expected. After a brief exchange of greetings, Tsukune had gone to his room. He ordered her to stay out, and not to peek, when she tried to ask if everything was all right. She was left feeling curious and frustrated all night.

In the morning, Tsukune emerged from his room looking tired. He had shadows under his eyes and he yawned wide enough to make his jaws creak. Ruby watched him, feeling nervous, as he put on his shoes.

"Ruby," Tsukune said with a tired smile, and a hint of a blush to his face. "Please clean my desk before you leave."

"Yes Master," Ruby bowed as Tsukune left.

Curious, Ruby almost ran to Tsukune's room. She went directly to his desk and saw the mess there. Wrappers from blocks of white chocolate were in a pile to one side of the desk. The workspace of the desk was nearly covered in a layer of crumbs and shavings of white chocolate. In the middle of the desk, next to the exacto knife and a sharp stilet that he must have been using, was a small wrapped object with Ruby's name on it.

Ruby felt a giddy joy bubble up in side of her. She took up the object and unwrapped it. In side was a round medallion of white chocolate four centimeters across . At the top of the medallion was a hole bored through the chocolate, with a long piece of black ribbon fed though it. Written in small characters in red ink on the ribbon was Tsukune's signature Carefully scratched in the white chocolate was a collection of Kanji.

"Ruby," The medallion said. "Property of Tsukune."

When her vision started to get blurry, Ruby realized that she was crying.

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Tsukune blew out a sigh once he had his front door between himself and Ruby. He felt embarrassed by what he had done. He had never given anything to anybody on White Day before. He had been thinking about what to do for weeks. He developed a plan and worked on the details as he could, in spite of all the chaos in his life. Now he just hoped and prayed that he would not somehow mess up and hurt anybody.

Tsukune hurried away from his front door. He did not want to be too close at hand when Ruby found her present. He had left the house early just so he could have a little time to himself before his friends gathered. He considered his options carefully for a moment, before heading to Yukari's door.

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Yukari was excited and depressed at the same time. She had been surprised by Tsukune's knock at her door. She had just finished getting ready for school when she heard him.

"Tsukune," Yukari gave a happy cry in greeting.

"This is for you," Tsukune said right away. He presented a hand folded box made of thick paper to Yukari.

"Thank you," Yukari accepted the box.

As she carefully opened the box, Tsukune moved off. Yukari saw a piece of white chocolate as large as her hand. The block of chocolate had been carved into the shape of a book, with a wide ribbon bookmark placed in a carefully made slot in the side. The bookmark was a wide piece of red silk, with a golden charm for good fortune at the top, and Tsukune's signature at the bottom. On the cover of the book Tsukune had scratched in a five pointed star withing a heart, matching the head of Yukari's wand. Under the emblem, Tsukune had scribed a short message.

"For my friend," He had etched.

Yukari was delighted that Tsukune had thought of her. She could tell that his present to her had been hand made. What distressed the young witch had been Tsukune's lack of passion. He had not used the word 'Lover.' He had not even written that she was his 'Precious Friend.' Tsukune had only used the word 'Friend.' Yukari was happy that Tsukune had been so thoughtful, but his distant feeling message confused her.

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Tsukune was hoping to meet up with his friends one at a time. That was one of the reasons he had not lingered at Yukari's door. His plan was spoiled when Mizore and Moka approached him at the same time. Tsukune saw them coming his way and quickly checked his appearance.

He was dressed in his best uniform, because he had wanted to be presentable. Being well dressed, Tsukune's mother had often stated, makes what a person has to say more believable. He had made sure his accessories, Tetsu Odari, the holy lock, and his Student Police arm band, were clean and presentable also. As a finishing touch, Tsukune had made sure he was wearing the tie pin Moka had given him for Valentine's day.

Moka had been surprised when she saw Tsukune out so early in the morning. It was her own nervousness that had brought her out. It was White Day. Moka had never had anybody to give a Valentine to before Tsukune. This was the first White Day where she expected to receive something. A part of her felt bad about expecting something. It seamed a petty and selfish thing. But at the same time, the thought of receiving a gift on what was supposed to be a romantic day made her excited. She knew that Tsukune loved her, and always showed his love when it really counted, but she wanted to see what kind of purely romantic gesture he would make.

As she approached him, Moka noticed that Tsukune was wearing the pin she had given him. She felt a warm glow in her chest. Even if he was not very expressive with his feelings, his wearing that pin was an acknowledgment of their relationship. Moka just wanted to reach out and embrace Tsukune.

Mizore had been hoping to see Tsukune before the others. She understood that he had a shy nature, much like she did. Mizore knew that he would be uncomfortable with too much attention when showing his feelings. She hoped to have a private moment with Tsukune, because she was hoping he would have something for her.

"Moka," Tsukune said with a smile. "Good morning."

"Good morning, Tsukune," Moka replied with a smile of her own.

"Good morning, Mizore," Tsukune said to the snow maiden.

"Good morning," Mizore answered softly, playing with her sucker.

"Ahhh," Tsukune looked back and forth between his two friends, feeling awkward.

"Tsu-ku-neee," Kurumu called out as she stepped outside. She hurried to join the gathering. "Good morning." Kurumu stepped around the others to give Tsukune a hug.

Kurumu was keenly aware of who was around her and what she was doing. She hugged Tsukune lightly, keeping it friendly and brief. Before Tsukune could feel embarrassed, or the others could get upset, Kurumu let go of him and stepped back.

"You look tired, Tsukune," Kurumu observed. "Would you like me to carry your bag?"

"That's alright," Tsukune declined the offer.

"Good morning, Kurumu," Moka said in a chilly voice. "Did you sleep well?"

"Good moring, Moka," Kurumu smiled. "Yes, Thank you. How are you doing?"

"I'm fine," Moka replied as she pushed past the succubus to take Tsukune's arm.

"Cheeeee," Mizore frowned at Kurumu.

Kurumu just smiled sweetly in return.

Before one of their fights could break out, Yukari joined the others. The little witch's face appeared stuck between a frown and a smile. The unfortunate result made it look like she had swallowed something sour, and it had moved.

As the group of friends approached the school gates, Tsukune was aware of the atmosphere. About one male student in ten was looking nervous. Girls everywhere were alert, watching around them with sharp eyes. The sense of anticipation hung think in the air. As he walked, Tsukune saw female students watching him, sometimes in packs.

Tsukune continued to be watched even in class. At one point, when he had walked away from his desk, he had turned back to see sharp eyes staring at his bag as if wanting to see the contents within by willpower alone. Tsukune's own nervousness was rising as the day continued. Tsukune decided to do something bold.

As classes broke for lunch Tsukune reached into his bag and pulled out one of his prepared boxes. While everybody was moving to the door, Tsukune stepped close to Mizore and pressed the box into her hand without looking at her. His next move was to get close to Kurumu. He moved in close to the succubus at the doorway, where he carefully caught a pinch of her sleeve. He got her attention with a light tug as he spoke.

"Moka," Tsukune said. "I'll catch up with you after I wash my hands."

"Alright Tsukune?" Moka replied with a smile. She continued out of the classroom and into the corridor. She paused for a moment when she realized that only Yukari was with her.

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Mizore smiled to herself as she squatted on the window ledge. Snow Maidens were known for their ability to pass over the snow without leaving tracks, making some people wonder if they even had feet. In truth it was a supernatural stealth talent of her people. It was a talent she used well to avoid crowds and attention, and to follow Tsukune. When Tsukune had carefully passed her a small box, it was clear to her that he was trying to be discreet. Mizore had noticed the people watching him, and by extension his friends, all morning.

Mizore did not want to be caught up in a big scene. She quietly accepted the box, concealing it with her voluminous sleeve. When Tsukune had called out to Moka, that had been all the distraction Mizore had needed. She slipped out through the window like a cold breeze. The wide ledge was one of her preferred hiding places. She could still listen to lectures, and look in to see Tsukune, without being watched by everybody in class. Today it was a place where she could have a quiet moment while she opened Tsukune's gift.

The box was simple, made of folded card stock, tied closed with a wide band of purple ribbon. Mizore noticed that on one end of the ribbon, Tsukune had applied his name stamp with black ink. She carefully untied the ribbon and placed it her pocket, and then opened the box. Resting in a nest of green tissue paper was a single piece of white chocolate a little smaller then the palm of Mizore's hand. She lifted it gently from the box to examine it. She could see the tool marks of the hand carved candy. Mizore felt her breath catch in her throat and tears well up in her eyes as she recognized what Tsukune had done. He had carved out a flower blossom. It was the blossom of the Snow White, the shirayuki flower that was so special to her people. Scratched into one of the petals were the kanji for 'Beautiful Snow.'

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Kurumu thought it was the longest minute of her life. Tsukune had given a tug on her sleeve, something he had never done before, while excusing himself from Moka. Kurumu's heart was pounding in her chest and her stomach was filled with butterflies the size Yukari's hat. Tsukune, true to his word, had gone into the boy's washroom. Kurumu thought her legs would give out, she was so nervous as she waited.

Tsukune knew he would have to be aware of the way he acted during the lunch break. He felt very much like he was walking on a stage. He took a moment to wash his face and hands to help him find some calm, and to stall for a minute. He was sure that he was somehow messing up in some grand way, but he wanted to see his plans through to the end. After some deep breaths, Tsukune made a mental nod to himself. From his school bag he pulled out a small box that had been tied with a yellow ribbon. It was time to press forward.

Kurumu saw Tsukune exiting the washroom. He was standing straight and sure. His school bag was behind him with its strap running diagonally across his chest. In his hand, held low and close to his side, Kurumu could see a white box. He made eye contact with Kurumu and gave her a small nod and a calm smile.

Kurumu's emotions got the better of her. She took three steps before jumping at Tsukune. She had been restraining from pouncing on him, but could not help herself this time. Kurumu felt a little self conscious about throwing herself at Tsukune, but was surprised when he acted ready for the assault. She felt his left arm catch her about the waist even as he took a step back.

"Kurumu..." Tsukune protested weakly. "That's enough." His voice was low and almost steady.

Kurumu had heard the small waver in Tsukune's voice. She saw that he had a blush to as much of his face as he could see of it. The rest of his face was hidden against her breasts. With a small sigh, Kurumu relaxed her hold on Tsukune and lowered her feet to the floor. As she did she became aware of Tsukune pressing something against her stomach. She risked a quick glance down to see him offering the box to her. With a smile, she accepted the box from his hand.

"Tsukune..." Kurumu said in little more then a whisper, filled with excitement to be receiving a White Day gift from him.

"I'll meet you at the regular table," Tsukune said in a forced casual tone. He moved away from the succubus while she was distracted. He knew that if he did not act now he could miss his chance to have Moka alone for even a moment.

Kurumu was aware of Tsukune moving away, but her attention was on the box in her hands. She looked around once to make sure nobody was going to interrupt her before untying the ribbon. Almost absentmindedly, Kurumu walked to the side of the of the corridor where she would be out of the way of the few students that were still in the immediate area. Kurumu opened the box she had received from Tsukune.

Kurumu was amazed at how steady her hands were as she opened the box. Inside the box she found an oval of white chocolate almost as big as her hand. On the oval, Kurumu could see that Tsukune had etched a picture of a cooking apron. On the breast of the apron he had worked in the kanji for 'Kitchen Queen.' Kurumu felt a rush of emotions as she took in the details of Tukune's gift.

Very deliberately, Kurumu closed the box. She wanted to protect her present. As she started to retie the ribbon she noticed that Tsukune had applied his name stamp to one end. Kurumu smiled at the little detail. Tsukune made sure that she would have something to keep as a reminder of her White Day gift even after the white chocolate was long gone. Once she had the box tied closed she held it close to her heart. Kurumu set out to find Tsukune to thank him.

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Moka was feeling on edge. She had gone to the table she and her friends usually shared at lunch time, where she waited for Tsukune. Yukari was with her, but the little witch looked even more tense then Moka felt. She hoped that Tsukune would be done soon. People, mostly females, were watching her, and Moka felt vulnerable for some reason. She felt too worked up to sit, so she paced beside the table as she waited for Tsukune.

"Moka," Tsukune called as he came in sight of her.

"Tsukune," Moka answered happily.

As he came close to Moka, Tsukune held out his arms to her for a hug. Moka noticed that Tsukune had a nervous look on his face, and that his posture looked stiff. Moka did not let that stop her from stepping into his embrace.

"Wha..." Moka made a surprised noise as Tsukune picked her up from the ground.

Before she could question him, Tsukune carried Moka the short distance to the table, where he lifted her enough to have her sit on its edge. Moka felt more then a little embarrassed to find herself sitting on the table so suddenly.

"Tsukune?" Moka questioned as her let her go, leaving her on the table as he stepped back.

"Moka," Tsukune said, blushing. "I have something for you."

Moka was suddenly very attentive. She watched as Tsukune un-slung his school bag. He set the bag down beside the table and opened it. Moka watched as he pulled out a white box tied with a pink ribbon.

"Moka," Tsukune said as he turned back to her. "Please accept this gift." He offered the box to her.

Moka felt her heart soar as she reached out to accept the box. She removed the ribbon and tucked it into her pocket. When she opened the box she saw a white chocolate heart resting in a nest of green paper. She lifted the heart out of the box and looked at it. The heart was the size of her palm. Moka could tell that the chocolate had been carefully sculpted.

The heart had a perfect outline, but then it stopped being typical. As she held the heart in her hand, the right side of the heart was raised and rounded, while the left side was hollowed out. When she turned the heart over she saw the image of her rosario seal etched into the chocolate.

"Tsukune," Moka looked up at Tsukune's face, smiling. "I... I..." She had a hard time finding her voice.

"Please, Moka," Tsukune said. "Bare with me for moment." Tsukune smiled warmly at Moka as he picked up the empty box from her lap and held it open. Moka carefully placed the heart back in the box. Tsukune set the box on the table beside her, then gave her a warm hug.

As Tsukune separated from Moka he felt his courage starting to drain away. Before it could abandon him all together, Tsukune grabbed his courage and reached out. Before he could second guess himself, or be interrupted, Tsukune took hold of Moka's seal. It came free in his hand smoothly.

The unsealed Moka felt disoriented for a moment as her awareness shifted. She had been in her half sleep, aware of the feelings of the outer Moka and the world around her as something more then a dream, but less then real. Now the world was very real, and Tsukune was in front of her.

"Tsukune?" The unsealed Moka questioned, raising an eyebrow. The self confident vampire brushed back her silver hair with one hand, hoping the uncharacteristic nervousness she was feeling didn't show on her face.

"Moka," Tsukune said with a calm voice. "Please accept this." Tsukune offered a box tied with a silver string to her, bowing his head.

Moka reached out to accept Tsukune's offering. She removed the string from the box slowly, trying to hold on to her projection of calm. As she opened the box she was surprised to see her fingers starting to tremble. Inside, carefully resting on a bed of green paper, was a white chocolate heart. She reached into the box to lift out the heat, feeling her eyes wanting to tear up. The heart had the same strange contours, looking almost identical to the heart given to the outer Moka. Turning the heart over, Moka saw a pair of bat wings carefully etched into the reverse face of the heart.

Moka looked at the shape of the heart for a moment, studying the contours of the sculpted face. Understanding flashed through her mind. She dropped the empty box and reached for the first box where it rested on the table. Moka quickly flicked the box open and took out the first heart. She held a heart in each hand for three long seconds, feeling herself on the edge of tears. Turning the sculpted surfaces towards each other, Moka fitted them smoothly together. The two pieces fit together to make a single heart.

Moka looked towards Tsukune. He was in front of her, holding the discarded box open to her. Moka dropped the double heart into the box, then pulled the box from Tsukune's hands. Tsukune was worried he had messed up. Moka's face was mask like and she was moving with abrupt motions as she put the box down on the table. Then she turned back to face Tsukune. He could see a storm of emotions in her eyes.

"Tsukune," The unsealed Moka practically growled in a husky voice.

"Y.. Yes." That was as far as Tsukune managed to get.

Moka reached out with her inhumane speed and grabbed Tsukune's head between her hands. Before he could think of how to react, Tsukune found himself being pulled into an intoxicating kiss.

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Kurumu arrived at the regular lunch spot feeling giddy. She had taken her time, guessing that Tsukune would want a moment with Moka. Her normal jealousy was absent as she thought of the small box she was still clutching to her chest. As she rounded the corner Kurumu nearly lost her happy mood. Sitting beside Tsukune, leaning into him, was the silver haired Inner Moka.

"What?" Kurumu wondered aloud in dissbelief. "When?"

"Just a few minutes ago," Mizore answered, standing by her friend.

"Wha!" Kurumu gave a small jump in surprise. She realized Mizore was the one who had spoken and turned to face her. "How long have you been there?" Mizore had a smile on her face and was cradling a white box to her chest.

"I've been here the whole time," Mizore said, not taking her eyes off of Tsukune. "He had a gift for each of them."

"They look sweet like that," Kurumu observed in a dry voice, watching the couple.

"Yes," Mizore agreed.

"It would be a shame to interrupt them."

"Yes."

"Let's go."

"Yes."

Kurumu and Mizore stepped forward together.

"Tsukune..." They cried out together

Tsukune heard his name called out. He looked over Moka's head to see Mizore and Kurumu approaching. While he had been successful in ignoring the red faced Yukari that was watching him and Moka while squirming in her seat on the opposite side of the table. Tsukune didn't think is quiet lunch break with Moka would endure the infamous Black and White Duet that was headed his way.

"You have been busy today," The unsealed Moka said. Her voice carried emotions that Tsukune did not want to guess at. "Hmmmm," Moka looked into Tsukune's face. "You do remember that I have an arrangement with the Snow Maiden, Don't you, my Tsukune?"

"Yes, Moka," Tsukune said, feeling a small stab of apprehension at her words.

"Let me tell you full of it." Moka sat up straight, giving a small sigh of regret that their quiet time was over. "I know that I am first in your heart." Inner Moka stated simply. "I also know how big your heart is. It is one of the things I admire about you. So long as I remain first in your heart. So long as you are there when I need you, when I want you, before any others, then things are as they should be. So long as you are loyal to your vows to me," Moka said with stern eyes. "Then the annoying little girls can chase after my leavings all they want."

"What?" Tsukune asked, confused and troubled at the same time. Moka was messing with his head again, and he was sure she was doing it intentionally.

"You know what they call second place?" Moka purred, leaning in close to Tsukune. She playfully licked at the side of his neck. "First at loosing. As long as I win, the losers are beneath my notice." She deftly retrieved the rosario seal from Tsukune's pocket as she planted another deep, intoxicating kiss on Tsukune's mouth.

Tsukune enjoyed the kiss, and tried his best to return as much as he received. He guessed that he did a good job because when Moka ended the kiss, her sigh sounded the same as he felt. The unsealed Moka threw Tsukune a wink before turning her attention to the newly arriving pair.

"Your turn," Moka said with a throaty laugh as she replaced the seal.

As her hair turned from silver to pink, Moka sagged against Tsukune. He supported her, embracing her as her awareness shifted. Tsukune waited for Moka to orient herself while he tried not to freak out over what inner Moka had said.

"Tsukune," Moka said as she regained her awareness. She sat up straight and turned to face him. "You're horrible." Moka accused him. "I hardly had time to accept your present, and you went and gave one to the other me."

"But it wouldn't have been fair to give something to you, and then make her wait," Tsukune argued. "Both of you are important to me."

"And then you sat together," Moka went on, frowning. "Just the two of you."

"Well..."

"Now I want my turn."

"Wha..." Tsukune's questions were cut off as Moka grabbed his lapels and pulled him into a kiss.

Tsukune was enjoying Moka's attention, but it didn't last. He felt a spike of jealousy from Kurumu just before someone grabbed his shoulders from behind. Before he could react, he was pulled forcefully backwards, away from Moka. Tsukune had been pulled back with so much force that he found himself falling backwards. He hit the ground hard enough to knock the wind from his lungs.

Tsukune found himself looking up and Mizore. The Snow Maiden did not hesitate. She lowered herself to Tsukune and planted an upside down kiss gently upon his lips. Her lips were cool and feather light against his. A simple sharing of awareness of each other through contact. As pure and simple as the kiss was, Tsukune still felt a sense of heat running through his body. And then, as quickly as she had kissed him, Mizore withdrew. Tsukune saw a smile on her face and heard her giggle as she retreated from his field of vision.

"What?" Yukari cried out. "You didn't! Tsukune, she didn't, Did she? Moka?" The little witch was confused and filled with anguish. The stalker girl had kissed Tsukune. Yukari did not know what hurt worse, the fact that Tsukune did not push her away, or that Moka had not protested.

Tsukune managed to pick himself up from the ground. He brushed himself off and scanned the area around him. Mizore had pulled a fade, disappearing among the student assembled in the area for lunch, many of whom were watching Tsukune's group of friends. Yukari was red faced and sputtering incoherently, looking between Tsukune and Moka. Moka was also red faced, but she was caught between smiling and laughing, and frowning. Kurumu looked like she had a sour taste in her mouth and here emotions were flashing hot and cold between anger and jealousy.

Tsukune, maybe because of the attention he had already received from both Mokas, and Mizore, or maybe because of all that had happened recently, felt light headed and giddy. He definitely did not feel like himself at the moment. He was not even sure if he was smiling or not as he started to walk around the table. Tsukune rounded the table to where a confused and agitated Yukari looked up at him with bewildered eyes.

Tsukune was acting on impulse. He was unsure why he was feeling so silly, and he would never be able to sort out his reasoning for his actions when looked back at a later time, but as he was then, he didn't care. When he reached Yukari, Tsukune leaned down, and with his hands on her shoulders, kissed her. He puckered his lips and pressed them firmly against hers. It was a simple, child-like kiss that only lasted for a pair of heartbeats. When Tsukune broke the kiss and stepped back he could see that he had effected the little witch.

Yukari was bug-eyed and her face was tomato red. She looked like steam should be shooting out of her ears. She was so shocked that she was immobile. Tsukune walked back around the table.

"That's not fair!" Kurumu protested loudly. "Tsukune!" The succubus puffed out her cheeks and stomped her foot angrily.

Tsukune forced himself to wear a straight face as he stepped up to Kurumu. He took a deep breath and blew it out slowly, but it didn't work. He still felt caught up in his giddy moment.

"Kurumu," Tsukune said, in a mock stern voice. "You know life is not fair." He reached up slowly and cupped her face between his hands. "But it should be."

Tsukune bent forward as he lifted Kurumu's face upward. Her emotions were a storm and her heart was beating fast. When he kissed her, the entire world was lost in a rush of feelings and sensations.

Kurumu didn't know what was happening to her body. All of her awareness, all of her thoughts were focused on a single thing. Tsukune was kissing her. She did not know why, but it did not mater. His lips were a mix of firm strength and gentle softness. His mouth was hot against hers, and his tongue….

Kurumu felt shudders of pleasure run through her body. Her toes wanted to curl and her bones melt. His kiss seamed to drain the strength from her body and the will from her mind. Kurumu didn't care if she died, so long as it was that kiss that took her life.

The succubus rode out a storm of emotions and sensations. She had lost track of the world around her, she had been so drawn in to that single kiss. Awareness returned to her in stages.

First she was aware that she was breathing. Kurumu's breath came in deep gulps of air. She could feel it as it raced through her throat as if she had been suffocating. Next she realized that all she could see was Tsukune's chest. It was very close. She realized slowly that she was leaning her head against it as she tried to get her body to work again. Her mind was in a fog as she tried to take a step back from Tsukune.

Kurumu's legs felt like they were made of rubber. As she took a step back from Tsukune, Kurumu thought that she would fall over. The entire world felt unsteady as she tried to regain her physical and mental balance. Tsukune had kissed her. The world would never be quite the same ever again.

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The girls' dorms were buzzing with excitement. Female students returning after class were eager to share gossip and rumors. There had been a lot of students that had seen Tsukune kiss the members of his harem in broad daylight. While many stories about how he had kissed who, and in what order, were flying think in the air, there was no disputing the fact that he had kissed all four girls.

Tsukune had raised the bar at Youkai Academy. Speculation about who among his harem were really "Just Friends" had been thrown into confusion. Each member of his harem had a fan club that rooted for that her success. Wild and heated debates had started before lunch had ended. By the time the sun was sinking low on the horizon most of the female student population was talking, even arguing, about Tsukune's relationships. This topic of discussion was even running hot down in the room used for the branch office of the Student Police.

Every female on the Student Police that was not on duty at the main office was assembled in the branch office, making the room crowded. Word had been passed during school that a meeting had been called for after dinner. The assembled females passed the time waiting for the meeting to start by participating in the debate of the day.

When the door opened, most of the assembled students didn't even notice. As Tsukune entered, carrying a shopping bag, he saw the surprised looks from the girls closest to the door. Conversation in the room died as he made his way to a desk. Tsukune knew he had to be doing something fundamentally stupid. He had tried to save money for months so that he would have some to spend during the coming break, but now he had beggared himself by spending it all on white chocolate. When he had first thought of this plan, he thought it was foolish, but he could never really find an argument against it. He had visited the main Student Police headquarters first, but there had been fewer female members there then at the dorms, so he viewed that as a practice run for what he was about to do. Once Tsukune reached one of the desks he set his bag on it.

"If I could have your attention," Tsukune said, hoping the nervousness he was feeling would not be revealed by his voice or face. "I have something to tell you." Tsukune saw that every face in the room was turned his way. He had their undivided attention.

"During this school year," Tsukune began his rehearsed speech. "We have seen important changes at Youkai Academy. We have been able to look past our differences and or own problems to stand up together against bullies that wanted to take advantage of us through fear and intimidation and violence. The Student Council was selected by all of us to help make this school a better place, and the Student Police were created to help protect the peace of the school. The Student Police have been a success. During the school festival, and just recently when my friend, our fellow student here at Youkai Academy, was in danger, the Student Police made the difference in protecting the safety and security of this school. I would like to thank you all for your hard work in making this possible."

Tsukune reached in to the bag he had brought with him. He had brought a bag full of individually wrapped white chocolate candies. He pulled out a single candy and offered it to the female Student Police member closest to him. With a small nod of his head he spoke to her. "Thank you for all of your hard work."

By the time Tsukune left the dorms he was mentally exhausted, but felt good. The female members of the Student Police were all very happy, which he saw as a good thing. He had not yet realized the pressure he was putting on himself for the next school year, or on the captains of the Student Police that would hold the office after him.