I want thank everyone for giving my story a chance, and thank you to those who left a review. I appreciate the comments. Here is chapter two. Enjoy.
Kamito froze in his tracks. Ren Ashbell, that was the persona he had adopted to compete in the previous bladedance. After her victory, Ren Ashbell had mysteriously vanished and had not been seen or heard from in three years. Whoever was pretending to be him had to be very sure of their abilities to try and pull off this farce. That she had been sighted with a darkness spirit in the form of a young woman with black hair and wearing a dusk colored dress could only mean Restia was assisting the imposter. Questions were flooding Kamito's mind, but he knew what he had to do start getting answers.
"Would you care to repeat that?" Kamito wanted to make sure he heard her right.
"When have you known me to freely give out information?" Greyworth asked, cocking an eyebrow.
"You have never exactly been known for altruism, what do you want?" Kamito knew that this was going to be troublesome, but this was his best opportunity to get a lead on finding Restia.
Greyworth produced a stack of papers from under her desk and slid them to Kamito along with a pen.
Kamito picked up the top page "You have got to be kidding me, you want me to enroll here at the academy?" Kamito asked incredulously.
"The next bladedance will be held in two months,and this time participation will require teams of five. This arrangement will provide you with a pool to select a team from. There are actually a few gems to be found here." Greyworth explained.
"And the reason you want me to enroll here is…?" Kamito prompted.
"I have my reasons."
"Fine." Kamito signed the papers.
"The Alphas Theocracy has announced that Ren Ashbell will be participating in the next bladedance under their sponsorship." Greyworth elaborated. "We all know that there is no way that the real Ren Ashbell would ever consider working for the Alphas."
Kamito glanced over at Iseria 'Do you think it could be…?'
Meeting Kamito's eyes Iseria gave an almost imperceptible nod of her head 'Who else would have to hide their identity behind the guise of Ren Ashbell and have the skill to back it up?'
"Why hasn't anyone disputed their claim?" Kamito asked.
"Because she fits the physical description and is quite skilled with a blade. No one knows what she looks like because she wears a mask, but no nation is willing to risk the embarrassment that would follow any accusations of it were to be proven that she was the real deal."
Kamito nodded in understanding. "Do you know who it could be?" Kamito had his suspicions, but didn't want to voice then until he had more proof.
Apparently Greyworth was thinking along the same lines "I have an idea, but it is just speculation." Kamito nodded again.
"You'll be needing these." the headmistress placed a white bundle on the desk. Kamito unfolded the item on top to discover a custom tailored uniform in Arieshia Academy colors.
"I had them made specially for you."
"Do I even want to know how you got my sizes?"Kamito deadpanned.
"What? I can't check on my favorite apprentice from time to time? You know, I think I still have that maid outfit that you wore before the last bladedance." Greyworth feigned a look of innocence.
Iseria looked at Kamito with a raised eyebrow. "Kamito, I had no idea you were so into cross dressing." she teased.
"Wha..I..no..it was a disguise."Kamito stumbled.
Both Iseria and Greyworth broke into a fit of laughter at his reaction. "There's the cute boy I remember." Greyworth wiped a joyful tear from her eye.
"Ha ha, do you at least have somewhere I can get changed?" Kamito grumbled.
"What's the matter? Embarrassed?" Greyworth asked expectantly.
Kamito rolled his eyes "I worry about the future of this academy when the headmistress herself cannot maintain her purity. I wonder how the nobles would feel, knowing that their pure hearted daughters were being exposed to such an environment?"
"Fine, ruin all my fun. You can change in the restroom, that door over there." Greyworth sighed dramatically.
Kamito took a moment to look at himself in the mirror on the back of the door. He was proud of his physique, he may not be bulging with muscles, but what he did have was well defined from countless hours of training. On his chest, centered over his heart, was a contract seal with a faint blue glow. It featured waves circling around the center like a whirlpool. In the center of the whirlpool was a second seal of a water jug being poured out. It was virtually indistinguishable from the outer seal.
****Flashback-Three years ago****
Kamito opened his eyes slowly as he regained consciousness. He was laying on a beach , the gentle lapping of the waves on the verge of lulling him back to sleep. Feeling a soft pressure on his arm, Kamito looked to the side and found himself nose to nose with one of the most beautiful women he had ever seen. Her deep blue hair spilled along the ground looking like water flowing in a river. Her eyes were closed and she had a peaceful smile on her face. Closing his eyes, he could feel the rhythm of her heart beating. A sense of absolute peace enveloped his mind. Kamito wanted nothing more than to lose himself to the peaceful sensation, but the image of a young woman with black hair and dusk colored eyes snapped him out of his dream with a start.
Iseria had been awakened when Kamito jumped. "(Yawn) Good morning Kamito." Iseria smiled sleepily.
Kamito stared out over the water without acknowledging her. He appeared to be lost in thought. Iseria placed a hand on his shoulder and was about to ask what was troubling him when he started speaking. "I wasn't strong enough protect her. I swore I would always protect her, I-I failed… and now she's gone." Kamito was looking at the dark seal on the back of his left hand with tears in his eyes.
Iseria wrapped her arms around Kamito's chest songs placed her cheek on his shoulder. "Kamito…"
"Now I have betrayed her" Kamito placed his hand over Iseria's, covering the new seal over his heart. "What kind of person am I to accept another contract when she is still out there somewhere."
"You are alive, and that is what is important now. If you had died, who would be left to rescue her?" Iseria moved so she was in front of Kamito so she could look into his eyes. "You rescued me from that horrid existence, you will do the same for her. You now have the strength to make a difference, what you need to learn now is how to harness that power. You have a strong heart, so I know you can take control of the power of the Demon King."
"Demon King!?" Kamito was stunned, the elders at the Instructional School always insisted that he was the reincarnation of Solomon, but he never truly believed it himself.
"Yes, the loss off Restia was enough to trigger the awakening of your dormant strength." Iseria confirmed.
"So, it's true then. I am destined to bring chaos and tyranny to the world. It would have been better if I had died." Kamito dropped his eyes dejectedly.
"You are nothing like Solomon, he was greedy and power hungry. You only seek power to protect those you treasure. You will write a new chapter in the history of the Demon King, but it would be better if we do not reveal our true selves for now. I am sure that the otherworldly darkness will seek to reclaim me and the world still remembers the previous Demon King."
"You said we need to train right?" Iseria nodded. "Where do we start?"
****End Flashback****
Finishing putting on his new uniform, Kamito used the mirror to ensure his tie was on straight.
Greyworth stood up and walked around her desk to her office door. She found Ellis standing at attention just outside the door. "Ellis, just the person I wanted to see." Greyworth said with an almost predatory grin.
Ellis gulped and took an involuntary step back, ready to bolt from the feeling of dread flooding her being.
" headmistress?" she asked hesitantly.
"Ellis, I wish for you to give Mr Kazehaya and his contract spirit, Atlantae, a tour of the campus, and locate them suitable lodging. As of today, he is this academy's first male student." Greyworth phrased it as a request, but her tone left no doubt that it was an order.
"B. ..-sigh-..yes headmistress, it would be my honor." Ellis hung her head in defeat.
"If you would please follow me." Ellis walked briskly down the hallway.
"You go ahead, Kamito. I'll catch up with you in a bit. I still have a few matters I would like to discuss with the headmistress, in private." Iseria told Kamito.
Kamito looked at her questioningly then shrugged "Okay..if you say so." He would ask her about it later.
"Don't worry so much, I'll see you soon." Iseria kissed Kamito on the cheek.
Blushing, Kamito shook his head. "Later." He said over his shoulder as he left the office to follow Ellis.
Kamito caught up with Ellis at the end of the hall. "Where is your spirit?" Ellis inquired.
Kamito tipped his head the the direction they had just come from "She said she had something to discuss with the old bat." he shrugged.
"Old bat? I'll have you know that every student here looks up to the headmistress as an example of strength and beauty. I will not allow anyone to insult her good name." Ellis drew her sword and slashed at Kamito. "I'll turn you into beef stew."
Kamito shook his head and caught her sword with a power infused hand much to Ellis's surprise. "Fine, if you feel that strongly about it, I'll try to be nicer. I just know her better than you do." He released the sword and started walking again. "You coming?"
Ellis was standing there dumbfounded. 'How in the hell did he catch her sword barehanded? And where did all that power come from?' The moment he caught her sword, she thought that she was drowning under a sea of divine power. "Just who or what are you Kazehaya Kamito?" she muttered to herself before shaking herself out of her stupor.
'Is everything alright Kamito?' Iseria asked through their link when she felt his power rise.
"Everything is fine. I merely made the little captain upset and had to calm her down a bit." Kamito replied nonchalantly.
"So in other words, you pissed her off and then showed off." Iseria guessed.
"Meh."
"Damned brat." Iseria muttered under her breath.
Greyworth gave Iseria a bemused look. "So, what did you wish to discuss?"
Stepping out into the courtyard, Kamito suddenly felt the eyes of more than a dozen young women on him. He could see looks of fear and confusion to curiosity and interest, as well as a few looks that made him question the purity of some of the so called maidens.
Mistaking Kamito's apprehension for lust, Ellis threatened "If you even think about defiling any maiden, I'll turn you into fugu."
"What is it about you and food? Is it some kind of fetish of yours?" Kamito teased.
"What!? I..I just like to cook." Ellis defended blushing.
Kamito smirked. She really is innocent. "So you mean to tell me that you don't play hide the carrot?"
"That was only a one time thing." Ellis blurted out without thinking.
"... …"
"... …"
Kamito was at a loss for words, he had fully expected her to ask what he meant, not out and admit to such an activity. He could see the fear and shame in Ellis's auburn eyes as they filled with tears.
"Wah!" Ellis burst into tears and tried to run away from the scene. She just made it around the corner of the building when her hand was caught in a vice like grip. Turning to see who had her hand, she saw Kamito standing there with a concerned look on his face.
Kamito pulled her into his arms "Shh, shh. I'm sorry, I went too far with my teasing. I promise, your secret is safe with me." Kamito assured her as she cried into his chest.
Ellis looked up into his eyes sure she would see disgust or rejection in them, but all she saw was concern. "You don't see me as a filthy monster?" Ellis asked in a quiet voice.
"Not at all, I'm sorry for making you cry." Kamito apologized again. "You are a beautiful young woman, not a monster at all." 'And I have met several over the years.' He thought, remembering a girl from the instructional school that called him onii-sama.
'He thinks I'm beautiful?' Ellis started to blush. "To say such nonsense so carelessly, you are proving to be a dangerous man."
After Ellis composed herself, they continued the tour of the campus. Everywhere they went, Kamito could hear groups of girls whispering to each other.
"What's a man doing here?"
"He's wearing a school uniform?" "I heard he is a male elementalist." "Could he be the reincarnation of the Demon King?"
"He's cute, I wonder if he has a girlfriend?" "Hands off, I saw him first."
The whispers and rumors were endless. Kamito breathed a sigh of relief when they left the main building complex and approached the horse stables. "This is where you will be staying as all the dorms are for girls only. You can bathe in the river just beyond the trees, don't try and sneak into the girl's baths or you will regret it." Ellis warned, forcing herself to not use a food reference.
"This is the stables." Kamito noted glumly.
"Not there, beside it." Ellis indicated a ramshackle building leaning precariously against the side.
"Looks like it was built in three days." Kamito frowned.
"Three hours, don't underestimate the abilities of my elemental spirit." Ellis stated proudly holding up three fingers.
Kamito could see the pride Ellis had in her work and sighed. "I guess it can't be helped, I did arrive unannounced rather unexpectedly." Turning to face Ellis, Kamito bowed at the waist "Thank you for taking care of me."
Ellis was taken aback, she had figured he was going to complain at the very least, of not completely reject her work. She blushed lightly at his sincere appreciation. "It..it was nothing, I.I couldn't just expect you to sleep out in the spirit forest after all." Ellis lied, seeing as that was her original intent upon hearing that a male elementalist was coming to the school.
" , afternoon classes start soon, I'll show you to your class." Ellis offered.
"Sure, let's go." Kamito followed her lead. "Ellis is showing me to the class that I'll be attending. Are you coming?" Kamito informed Iseria through their link.
"I think I'm going to go explore a bit. Did you find out where we are staying?" Iseria responded.
"Umm yeah, about that...actually I think it would be better if you saw it for yourself. It's over by the stables." Kamito couldn't bring himself to comment on the shack that Ellis seemed so proud of.
"Here is your class, Raven class. It is home to many talented misfits."
'Talented misfits huh, guess I'll fit right in then.' Kamito chuckled lightly.
Ellis looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Sorry, just think I may have already met one of my classmates is all." Kamito explained.
"There you are, I've been searching all over for you." Claire called out coming around the corner.
"Speaking of the little hellcat." Kamito nodded toward Claire.
"Claire Rouge, how troublesome." Ellis commented. "I'll be on my way then, I'm in Weasel class." Ellis shot Claire a dark look before taking her leave.
"Hello again Miss Elstein, to what do I owe this honor." Kamito gave an exaggerated bow.
"It's Rouge, got it? Now it's time for you to take responsibility." Claire frowned staring into his eyes. There were several girls nearby that heard Claire's demands and started whispering to themselves. Claire, however, did not appear to realize the way her words could be misunderstood.
"And just how do you suggest I do that?" Kamito inquired , already knowing what was coming next.
"Swear that you belong to me. I can be a very kind master if you obey me." Claire declared. She crossed her arms and nodded smugly. The hallway went silent waiting on Kamito's response.
"That almost sounds like a marriage proposal, very bold of you Claire. Although I normally admire strong women that know what they want and aren't afraid to go after it, I just don't think we know each other well enough to take that step." Kamito declined. Claire froze as she reflected on her words. Looking around, Claire could see several girls staring at her, whispering amongst themselves.
"m.m. ?" Claire's blush grew brighter and brighter until steam escaped her ears and she fainted, a puff of steam resembling a spirit escaping from her mouth.
Kamito caught her limp form before she hit the ground. "I think I over did it again." Kamito sighed, setting her down with her back against the wall.
"While there are no rules specifically prohibiting relationships, I can't permit such shameless flirting in public." An authoritative voice surprised Kamito. It was only because of his training at the Instructional School that he was able to appear outwardly calm.
'This person could be potentially problematic, I couldn't even sense her presence until she spoke. I'll have to watch out for her.' Kamito thought to himself as he calmly faced the newcomer. She did not look much older than himself, perhaps in her mid-twenties. She had long black hair and her dark glaring eyes were framed by green black rimmed glasses. She was wearing a charcoal grey dress suit and a long sleeved white robe.
"Of course Sensei. I apologise for my actions." Kamito bowed his head respectfully while silently trying to gauge her strength.
The bespectacled woman nodded curtly as she too tried get a read on the young man in front of her. "Very well, you must be Kazehaya Kamito. I am the Raven Class homeroom instructor, Freya Grandol. Headmistress Greyworth has already informed me of your rather...unique nature."
'Damn that witch, just how much has she told this woman?' Kamito thought with a frown that did not too unnoticed by Freya. The frown was quickly replaced with an easy smile that did not quite reach his eyes. "It's a pleasure to meet you, I'll be in your care."
While Kamito and Freya were conversing, Claire regained consciousness. She noticed that she was sitting with her back to the wall and her legs tucked up under her,preserving her modesty. 'Why am I sitting like this on the floor?' she tried remembering what had happened before she fainted. She could see the back of a pair of trousered legs in front of her and she flushed bright red when the previous conversation came rushing back to her.
'That's right, he was teasing me about marriage before I fainted, but why did he set me against the wall like he did? He's a thief and a pervert, so why?' Claire could not wrap her mind around the enigma that was Kazehaya Kamito.
"Claire Rouge." A voice she knew very well brought her out of her musings. " Freya-Sensei?"
"You would do well to pay more attention to your words and actions to avoid future misunderstandings." Freya scolded.
"Yes Sensei." Claire bowed quickly before scrambling into the classroom to find her seat.
"That girl is going to give me a migraine." Freya muttered while rubbing her temples. "Mr. Kazehaya, please wait at the head of the class until I introduce you."
"Yes Sensei." Kamito acknowledged as he followed her into the room. Kamito stood on the dais with Freya as the last of the students took to their seats. The whispers started immediately. Even though they were all strong elementalists representing noble families, they were still young women, who had led sheltered lives.
"The Demon King is in our class."
"His eyes are scary, he looks like he could kill someone without any remorse."
"I heard he plans on corrupting all the maidens at the school." "With his looks, he won't have much trouble with that." "I wouldn't mind being corrupted by him."
"I wonder if he has a girlfriend?" "Claire Rouge confessed to him in the hallway." "No way! The Calamity Queen's little sister?" "Yeah, and he rejected her." "I saw him walking with Ellis Fahrengart earlier." "The super serious captain of the knights? No fair her getting ahead like that." "I know right?"
Kamito was tempted to speak up, but decided out would be safer to keep his mouth shut. As the last student rushed to her desk, Freya silenced the room with a few taps of her class ledger. "Quiet down unless you want to start having points deducted." With a quick glare at Kamito, she announced "We have a new student joining our class as of today. Now please introduce yourself."
Kamito adjusted his tie and stepped forward "My name is Kazehaya Kamito, age 16. As you have heard, I am a make elementalist. I stand here without any intentions of ill will, let's please be friends." Kamito bowed briefly and stepped back.
"Oh my gosh, he is so cute."
"Wow, he is a smooth talker." "I wonder what else he can do with that silver tongue."
"He seems so normal." "Yeah, nothing like a demon king."
Freya silenced the girls once again with her ledger. "Go ahead and locate a seat."
Kamito glance around and spotted several empty seats. He chose one at an empty desk in the back. Ascending the steps to take his seat, he raised his arm and caught the end of a whip that was aiming for his neck. "Just where do you think you are going? A slave's place is as close to their master as possible."
"Claire Rouge, you are really starting to annoy me." Kamito growled reaching for his divine power. Before he could rip the whip out of her hand though, the whip was severed by an arrow made of ice.
"How unsightly Claire Rouge, it's obvious he is rejecting you." A beautiful blonde girl holding a longbow said as she fluffed her hair. She walked down the steps until she was at eye level with the only male at the school. "Hmm..you're cute enough. If you kneel before me, I'll allow you to be my personal servant."
"Rinslet Laurenfrost, this is none of your concern. He is my slave spirit, so go away." Claire warned grabbing one of Kamito's arms.
"He doesn't seem to share that sentiment, that's why he is going serve me." Rinslet argued grabbing his other arm.
Kamito pinched the bridge of his nose trying to not lose his patience.
"Oh Miss Rinslet…" A young busty woman in a maid outfit ran towards the stairs, tripping on the top step. Suddenly, with the sound reminiscent of a whip crack, papers on nearby desks were blown away by a gust of wind that also blew up both Claire's and Rinslet's skirts revealing their panties. Red and lacy for Claire and white with blue snowflakes for Rinslet. Both girls squealed as they tried to hold down their skirts. Opening their eyes, Kamito was no longer between them. Looking around, they discovered him on the top landing holding the shaking maid in his arms.
"Carol!" Rinslet cried out as she ran up the steps.
"Wow, did you see how fast he moved?"
"Amazing, I never even saw him move."
"Wah! I want him to hold me like that."
Claire just stood there in awe, she was shaken by the amount of divine power he released when he moved to catch Rinslet's maid, Carol.
Carol had felt herself trip and had braced herself for the fall, but she never hit the ground. She felt a strong pair of arms wraps around her and her face was buried in someone's chest. Slowly she stepped back and opened her eyes finding herself lost in a pair of dark orbs that seemed to be hiding a deep sorrow.
Kamito watched as the maid opened her eyes and smiled gently. "Are you okay miss?" She nodded slowly, her eyes never leaving his. "You should be more careful, it would be a shame for any harm to come to a lovely young woman such as yourself." again she nodded, not trusting her voice, her cheeks tinted pink. Kamito released her once he was sure she could stand on her own and took his seat.
"Carol!" Rinslet hugged her maid. "Are you alright?" Carol just nodded still looking at Kamito. "Thank goodness, you really should be more careful Carol."
"Yes milady, I'm sorry." Carol answered with a shaky voice.
Freya was secretly impressed by Kamito's display, although she would never admit it out loud. "Now if everyone would please take their seats, I do have a class to teach." With one final analyzing glance at Kamito, Freya started her lesson.
Kamito found Iseria near the shack that was supposed to be his new home, and judging by the look on her face, she was less than impressed. "This.." Iseria indicated the small building "this is supposed to be our new home?"
"Evidently Greyworth had charged dear Ellis with finding lodging fit for the only known male elementalist, and she wanted to display her feelings towards my presence. She built it herself with the help of her contract spirit in three hours." Kamito shrugged, he had already expected this kind of reaction from Iseria.
"This insult cannot be left unaccounted for, to show such blatant disrespect for the Demon King's successor and an Elemental Lord." Iseria fumed.
Kamito cocked an eyebrow "So, we're going to announce our true identities to the world over poor lodging?"
Iseria glared at Kamito for a few seconds before closing her eyes and blowing out a long breath. "I'm going to go get this remedied immediately." Kamito watched as Iseria stormed off to see Greyworth.
"Well, I guess I should at least check out the accommodations." Kamito sighed. He didn't hold out much hope in getting himself a room in the dorms, they were all female after all. Opening the door, Kamito was actually a bit surprised. The structure was far more sound than it appeared. There was a bed made of straw and a small table and two chairs.
Feeling his stomach rumble, Kamito decided to eat a snack while waiting on Iseria to return. He checked outside to make sure no one was nearby before locking his door. Kamito walked to the center off the small room and raised his right hand.
Ancient tomb of the Ancient King!
Recognize me and grant me access!
Kamito swiped his hand down leaving a tear in the air revealing an array of geometric patterns. Kamito reached in and removed two wrapped bundles. He pulled out a few strips of dried meat and a loaf of bread from the bundles before returning the rest into the void and willing it closed.
Kamito had just sat down to eat when someone knocked on his door. Kamito was tempted to just ignore the visitor, but figured that should at least show the minimum of manners. Standing at the door holding a stabbing bowl was Rinslet Laurenfrost and her maid, Carol.
"Hello again Miss Carol, how are you doing?" Kamito smiled at the maid.
"I'm doing very well Mr Kazehaya, thank you. I would also like to thank you for saving me earlier."
"Think nothing of it, I'm just glad that you are alright. And please call me Kamito." Kamito rerequested.
"Thank you Mr Kamito." Carol bowed.
"Well, that's better I guess." Kamito sighed scratching the back of his head.
Rinslet was flabbergasted. How dare he speak to her maid so casually, and not even acknowledge her? "um hum." She cleared her throat and put on a bright smile.
"Miss Rinslet, to what do I owe this honor?" Kamito smiled at her irritation.
"I thought that you might be hungry, and you don't appear to be able to afford anything from the cafeteria, so I brought you a bowl of soup. Now just kneel and bark like a dog, and I will be willing to bring you on as my servant and will give you the soup." Rinslet felt very proud at her offer.
Kamito looked at the pair with an upraised eyebrow before taking a step back. "Good evening ladies." Kamito shut the door forcefully.
Rinslet stared at the closed door for a full thirty seconds before looking to Carol for advice. Carol smiled and nodded encouragingly toward the door. Rinslet steeled herself and set another bright smile, but kicked at the door in irritation.
Kamito opened the door and leaned his shoulder against the door frame. "yes?"
Rinslet resisted the urge to grind her teeth. "Because you saved my darling Carol earlier, I am willing to overlook your previous slights. I believe you have taken a liking to my maid, so if you agree to become my servant, you will be allowed to spend your free time in her company. All I ask if that you lick my toes." Rinslet smirked victoriously, believing that there would be no way he could refuse her generous offer this time.
Kamito frowned. Rinslet, seeing that he was going to shut the door again, suck her foot in the jamb to prevent it from closing all the way. She bit her lip to keep from crying out but she couldn't stop the couple of tears that gathered in the corners of her eyes.
Kamito opened the door again and waited for her to talk. "Don't you realize how rude it is to shut the door in a lady's face?"
"Is it not the utmost rudeness to assume that someone will be your servant just because that it's what you want? You have been nothing but rude and insulting to me since we met, so tell me, what incentive do I have to treat you differently?" Kamito put his hand on the door preparing to close out again.
Rinslet was stunned to her core, nobody had ever talked to her like that before. Well, there was one person, but they had been friends since childhood. Had she really been that inconsiderate? It was considered a great honor to be employed by the Laurenfrosts, and she thought that he was really cute, so she would have spent plenty of time around him. Why wouldn't he want to spend time with her and Carol?
Kamito could see the troubled look on her face and sighed. "I will not be your servant, but…" Kamito closed his eyes and took a breath. 'I hope I don't regret this.' "I would be willing to be your friend."
Rinslet looked into his eyes and saw the sincerity in them. She could feel her cheeks heating up "Friend? You want to be my friend?"
Kamito nodded once. "Well, I guess I can allow that. After all, with your social skills, you probably won't be able to attract many friends." Rinslet said returning to her previous attitude.
Kamito rolled his eyes and was about to tell her to forget it when Carol spoke up. "What milady is really saying is that she is happy you want to be her friend."
"Carol!" Rinslet turned away blushing madly.
Kamito smiled and shook his head, he would have to get used to these maidens. He was used to Restia and Iseria, both of whom had no qualms speaking their respective minds. "Well, I'll be seeing you in class then. Good evening." Kamito went to shut the door.
"Wait!" Rinslet held out the bowl. "I...Carol made too much..I don't want it to go to waste."
"Thank you, I'll make sure it is well appreciated." Kamito accepted the bowl.
"Rinslet Laurenfrost! What are you doing here?" Everyone looked to see the air shimmering around a fuming redhead, her arms loaded down with cans of food.