Disclaimer: Prison School belongs to its original creator Akira Hiramoto and the anime series J.C Staff. Shadowdream30 claims no ownership of anything save for any OCs, original scenes.

The Yoshimiya case comes to a close and Matsuri releases all of his pain that he suffered for a while. Now he aims to gain his confidence while being under the Underground Student Council. However, he is unaware that chaos will erupt soon within the academy and his life will turn into a wild ride. We continue our tale as we enter the Aboveground Student Council Saga and the brand new story arc, Rise of the Student Council!"


-Hachimitsu Academy- [Track Field]


June 3rd Friday

5:30am

It was still dark outside as small numbers of skies as they lit above the quiet school. Over the horizon, the sun was hidden beyond the giant school building. Despite being June, the early morning was still rather cold as Matsuri breathed out some air from his breath.

The boy shivered as he waited by the fence, decked in his physical activity clothing which consisted of white t-shirt and red shorts. He wore some running shoes as he was ready to run the track. But it seemed like he was waiting for someone.

And just in time as a familiar small figure came running up towards them.

"Morning Matsuri!" Etsuko greeted the boy with a big smile.

Matsuri smiled back at the small girl. "Morning Etsuko, hey you don't have to help you know. If this is too early for you."

Etsuko shook her head as she looked at the boy with sparkles in her eyes. "I'm willing to help out with your training! And besides, this could give me some ideas for my story!"

Matsuri blushed a little. "Y-Yeah well….I don't want to bother you too much if you're busy with other things. I can do this myself."

"Nope. I'm already here, so let's do this! Your ever endearing quest to win the heart of the fair maiden, Meiko Shiraki is now ready to go!" Etsuko said as she raised her fist in the air with an enthusiastic voice.

Matsuri groaned at his friend's enthusiasm, but he couldn't be mad at her. She was just getting excited and she is rooting for him on the sideline as he does want to confess his feelings to Meiko one day. Hopefully that one day comes without any more chaos happening at least.

After the whole Yoshimiya case, he wished that he could take a breather without any more trouble happening, but given this IS Hachimitsu Academy, something is bound to happen.

Matsuri shook his head as he looked at Etsuko. "Alright, let's do this."

"Yeah!"


Matsuri ran around the track as Etsuko was on the side of the track cheering on Matsuri. The boy even out his pacing as his eyes focused on the track and solely ahead of him. His muscles were starting to ache as he ran a good five laps. He wanted to rest for a bit, he shook his head as he continued onward, pushing himself.

He could hear Etsuko cheering for him with her ever enthusiastic voice, giving him the courage that he needed. He steeled himself as he kept his pace, the fire of determination within him grew brighter, pushing him to run faster.


The next training involves him doing push ups. But for this training, he intends on doing the same of what Meiko does. He is on the ground with his leg and arm pushing himself up. But with Etsuko sitting on top of him. The girl wore a gleeful smile as she rested on top of Matsuri's back.

Matsuri struggled for a slight second or few with more weights on his back, he wondered for a moment how Meiko would be able to lift not just Etsuko, but also himself back when the boys were in prison. She must be incredible to be able to lift them.

The more he thought about it, the more it made him feel inferior to her. The boy steeled his determination, with his fire still flickering, he gave it his all.


After that set, the boy next did some sit-ups. Etsuko assisted the boy by placing her hands on his to keep them planted to the ground without him moving his leg up as he pushed just his upper body.

Matsuri continued to sweat, beginning to lose his breath with his training program. He wanted to take a breather, but didn't stop. He got this far, mind needed to finish it while he can. Etsuko noticed his struggle as she took note of the boy's expression. An idea popped into her head as she moved herself onto Matsuri legs, causing the boy to stop as he looked at her with a curious look. Next, she grabs both of his hands and pulls him towards her face. The boy blushed with a baffled expression but smiled nonetheless. Etsuko made a toothy grin at the boy.


6:30am

Matsuri sprawled his body on the ground running low on stamina. He breathed heavily, trying to relax his muscles on the dirt ground, his face looking up towards the sky with fatigued limbs.

"That was…that was tougher than I anticipated." He said with fatigued breathing.

A water bottle touched his forehead with the bottom tip. His eyes looked up as he spotted Etsuko with a grin. "You did really well there!"

"T-Thanks for coming to help Etsuko." He said with a smile as he weakly sits up and grabs the water from her. "But you didn't really need to help out."

Etsuko sat next to the boy with a grin. "Nah! I wanted to help either way. But I'm surprised you asked for my help but not Meiko."

Matsuri's cheeks flared red as he looked the other way with a nervous glance. "W-Well, I would've told her but…" His memory goes back to their little interaction back in his room just a few days back. From his near confession of love towards the amazon beauty and her…hugging him. But for a while now, she's been rather distancing herself from the boy. It made him worried, but he figured why she was avoiding him in the first place. And he didn't blame her.

"Matsuri…."

The boy shook his head. "U-Um…..it's that she was too busy! So I didn't bother asking her for help."

Etsuko became rather suspicious of her friend. She took notice of his body language and how his cheeks flared a faint red. She was wondering why the boy was acting like this. I mean, sure it could be because he was a little embarrassed to ask her because she COULD be busy. But why was he-

-then it hit her. A light bulb turned on in his head. Something must have happened between Matsuri and Meiko and she wants to enjoy this moment while she can.

Etsuko leaned near Matsuri with a mischievous grin. "Oh Matsuri~. Did something interesting happen between you two?" She said with a teasing expression.

Matsuri groaned, his cheeks heating up. "N-Nothing happened between us!"

Etsuko leaned closer to the boy, her grin splitting her face, enjoying the way how Matsuri was squirming around. "Come on tell me, you know I won't tell anyone~."

Now he knows that is BS right there. "Said the girl who couldn't keep quiet about me accidentally groping Meiko's boobs and yelling it out in public."

Etsuko nervously chuckled. "Y-Yeah, sorry I didn't mean to do that. But seriously though, I promise I won't tell anyone…maybe Ritsu and Ayame but that's about it."

"Etsuko….."

"Okay, okay."

Matsuri released a sigh as he looked the other way, his cheeks still feeling hot. "Meiko…..she….she hugged me."

"..."

Etsuko did not say anything as she just stared at the boy with a blank stare. Her eyes gradually grew wide and sparkled as her mouth grew wide revealing her brightest smile yet. "REALLY!?"

"C-Could you not speak out loud!"

"Everyone is still asleep so it's just us! So is it really true! She actually hugged you!" She said as she leaned closer to him with sparkles in his eyes.

"W-Well…..yeah."

"And! Anything else!?"

"...that's it."

"Oh what!? That's it! So boring!" Etsuko pouted as she puffed her cheeks and looked the other way.

"Geeze, sorry. It's not like relationships develop that fast and besides, I learned some…..well new information about Meiko."

This caught her attention once more. "Oh~! Like what!"

Matsuri weighed in on whether to tell Etsuko what Meiko told him about herself and how she was back then. Turned out she wasn't as brave as she is today. And this interested him more about her. But deep down, he could feel some sort of connection between the two of them. However, it looked like Meiko had someone to help her bring the confidence she needed and that "someone" was Mari Kurihara.

"Well…..I don't think I can say, it would feel kind of wrong if I just tell this to someone else, even if it's a friend."

Etsuko blinked at this, pondering in her own thoughts. "Sorry, maybe I was being a little too much of a pest. Getting into other people's business."

Matsuri offered a small smile. "It's fine. Sure you can be a bit much, but I'm glad you understand. The conversation that me and Meiko had the other day, I just felt like that I should keep a personal secret. Unless I can get the okay from Meiko, then maybe you could use it for your story."

Etsuko offered a chuckle through her grin. "Thanks Matsuri."

Matsuri returned the chuckles before he settled down once more looking up at the sky. Over the building of the school, he could see the sky starting to light up a bit. He hears Etsuko on his right as she got up from her sitting position and offered her hand towards the boy.

"Come on."

"Huh? Where are we going?" Matsuri asks as he grabs her hand. He groaned a bit as she helped him get on his feet.

"Just follow me! I wanna see the sun rise!"


It only took a few minutes for the two to reach the rooftop. Pushing the door open, Etsuko ran out with a merry expression, her arms spread out as she released her laugh. Matsuri cautiously walks onto the rooftop as he finds Etsuko rushing over to the edge to watch the sunrise.

Matsuri's eyes scanned the rooftop, the one spot where he first hung out with Etsuko, Mayumi and Chiyo. Back when he was under the suspicion of causing Yoshimiya death. Granted, he did take part in it. But he was more forced into the cruel game by Hayakki.

Lots have happened back during his first time here at Hachimitsu academy, some parts of him felt that the school was much for him and there were times he wanted to just go somewhere else…..but he would just be running away. Again. Plus, it was his fault that the boys got caught for their stupid mistake, so he needed to be there for them.

In the end, he managed to keep the boys out of trouble and he also cleared up his story of the incident back at Atsuhiko Academy.

"Matsuri!"

The boy looked over at where Etsuko was. She waved by the fence with a bright smile, begging Matsuri to come over and see the sunrise with her. Matsuri smiled as he walked over and the two watched the sun rising over the horizon.

Etsuko had a wide smile on her face, Matsuri held an expression, but longingly gazed at the sight as the sun began to brighten the day. The night sky began to give way as the sun began to shine, he could see the city of Nerima. It's been a while since he saw one.

"You know," Etsuko said, bringing his attention. "They said on New Year's, if you see the first sunrise, it's supposed to bring good fortune and happiness! It's a Japanese tradition."

"Oh right, but that's only on New Year's right?"

"Yeah, but who's to say that we can't have our own little tradition!" Etsuko said with an enthusiastic tone. "Let's mark this a new beginning for you!"

Matsuri blinked.

"I'll be rooting for you all the way, Matsuri Hitoyoshi!"

Matsuri blushed at her praise and felt a single tear in his eyes. He looked back at the sunrise. He remembered Meiko's words when the two embraced in the room…..

"I wish to grow closer to you as well."

He gripped a Yoshimiya charm that was wrapped onto his pants. He breathed in some air as he released. A new found determination found within him.

"I will be more confident in myself…..and once I do…..I'll stand by your side, Meiko." He said with new found determination, ready to tackle the impossible.


-Infirmary-


Takamoto was already at work in the morning as she was checking on her first patient. Meiko sat on the edge of the bed as per usual, sweating as they dropped against her bare skin and onto the bed. A fierce blush flushed her cheeks.

Takamoto held her hand over the vice president's forehead. "Hmm…..well, you don't have a high fever or anything and your temperature is stable as well."

"A-Are you certain," Meiko asked with urgency in her voice. "H-Have you checked everything!" Her sweat somewhat intensified.

"Meiko, I made sure I checked everything and I didn't miss anything either." She said feeling a little insulted. "Why are you so worried all of the sudden? This isn't like you."

Meiko flinched. "Ah! W-Well, it's just that….I feel like I haven't been feeling so well lately. I don't know how to describe it to be honest."

Takamoto blinked at the girl. Becoming curious about her rather strange behavior. "What do you mean you can't describe it?"

Meiko bit her lip as she began. "To be honest, I didn't want to believe it at first, but if your equipment can't describe my symptoms, then I believe it really has come to this. Matsuri….every time I see him, my heart begins to race, my mind becomes a blur…I can't even look at him straight when he's around. I…..I really have….."

"...fell in love with Matsuri."

Meiko's face turned completely red, her sweat intensified, as if someone poured a bucket of water onto her. She looked the other way, feeling ashamed of herself as if she did something wrong or something against her own belief.

Takamoto looked at Meiko with a grin as she leaned in closer. Her cheeks laid upon the palm of her hands. "My, oh my. Never thought that the ever so violent and fierce vice president would be so vulnerable against something so simple and sweet. Looks like even when you put on your mask, deep down you're just a girl."

Meiko eyes pointed daggers at the nurse who was having too much fun poking at the girl. "S-Shut up! This isn't something to laugh at!" She said as she crossed her hand under her bosom.

"You're right. This is not a laughing matter. But Meiko, why are you so worried about your feelings regarding Matsuri? Do you not like him?"

Meiko gripped her arm as she began to feel nervous about the whole thing. "I-It's not that I don't like him or anything. That boy has nothing unique or special about him. But…..but I do respect him. He isn't like the other boys…..he's kind, considerate, noble. He can be a bit of a coward, but he's not bad."

Takamoto offered a warm smile at the girl. "Looks like he made a good impression on you."

"W-Well, I guess he did. But here's my issue, it's not that I hate him or anything, but if I've truly fallen in love with Matsuri, then it goes against Madam President's belief. She'll likely see me as a traitor."

"I don't think Mari will see you as such a traitor. Given that her view on Matsuri has been changing for the better."

"B-But….that's just the surface of my problems…it's that…..well…." Meiko started to sweat once more. Her heart raced. "I never experienced something like this. I never held feelings for the opposite gender."

"Really now?"

"Y-Yes. I don't know how to respond to this."

"..." Takamoto looked right at the soaked wet vice president. She never saw the vice president like this. She's always seen her as a strong individual who is not afraid to place any of the boys under her high heel boots. But now here she is, acting shy, embarrassed and feeling vulnerable. She's acting like an actual girl.

Takamoto smiled as she grabbed the handkerchief and touched her cheeks to wipe off the sweat. "Come on Meiko, this isn't like you. You're worrying too much about this. I'm sure Mari will not see you as a traitor if you're starting to grow feelings for Matsuri, and instead of rejecting your feelings, why not embrace it."

"E-Embrace it?" Meiko breathed out.

Takamoto continued to wipe the sweat off her bare skin as she traveled towards her exposed large bosom. "Yes. It's nothing to feel embarrassed about. Sure it's pretty intimidating, but it's nothing to be afraid of. Why not tackle this as a new experience for you." She said as she finished drying her off. Despite more sweat dripping against the vice president's skin.

"You're saying I should…take on this new experience." Meiko said as her heart began to race once more. Her mind goes back to when she hugged Matsuri when she said to him, she wishes to grow close to him.

"For a while, I know you and the underground council have always held the beliefs of boys being trash or scumbags. I won't lie, I was a little worried when the five boys got sent to prison for peeping on the girls…..but all that changed when I met Matsuri." A soft smile graced the nurse's lips. "Matsuri is different from them, he doesn't practice in similar ways they do. Sure, he's still a boy so there's a chance he'll still have a thought or two. But he will never invade girls' privacy or have any ill intentions."

Meiko blinked as her cheeks heats up once more. She thought back towards the changing room where she needed help with her bra. She had no choice but to ask for his help, despite his gender. While inside, the boy did his best to help, even being considerate towards her by not staring too much at her massive assets. Even the time when she shared her backstory and he did not bat an eye away. He considered her as someone special to him…..

"Meiko…" The vice president looks back at Takamoto. "I think you should be asking yourself this….if Matsuri has a place for you in his heart….then what about you? What is Matsuri to you?"

"What is he…..to me?" She whispered in a low voice.

"Why not confront him about this, who knows…." A sly grin appeared on her lips as she looked at the girl. "Perhaps you two could become a cute couple in the near future."

Meiko flinched with a fierce blush. "D-Don't be ridiculous!" Meiko stood up from the bed and walked towards the door. "I-I'll be going now! And I'll consider talking to Matsuri!"

Meiko closed the door, leaving the nurse to herself as she was left grinning.

"Well now, looks like things will get interesting from here on out. Now how will you handle this, Matsuri Hitoyoshi." She with a wide grin.


-Rooftop-


The five boys, including Matsuri and Etsuko, were once again sitting in a circle with their lunches right in front of them. Per usual, the five boys (mainly Shingo) were talking about his plan for dating Anzu and getting a kiss from her.

Of course, it was just him until…..

"HUH!?" The four boys screamed in sync. All of them (including Matsuri and Etsuko) looked at Gakuto with eyes of disbelief.

Gakuto trembled in place, not looking up at their eyes. His long hair covering his eyes. "I-Indeed. Y-Your's truly, are planning on asking out Mitsuko-dono on a d-date."

"You're kidding!? Seriously!? You're serious aren't you!" Shingo asked straight to the point.

"You're making it sound like that this is a rarity for me."

"Well I mean, you really don't strike me as someone who would go that far with a girl."

"I do not intend to keep my relationship status with Mitsuko-dono on the same level…t-that is unless Mitsuko-dono would like to develop our relationship. I do not wish to make her uncomfortable."

Matsuri pondered in his thoughts. "I mean, he's not wrong. He wouldn't want to freak out Mitsuko or make her hate him."

"I mean, that's great for you Gakuto," Kiyoshi said with a smile. "If you want to move your relationship up, then go for it. I'm rooting for you."

"Kiyoshi-dono….."

"Same here," Joe coughed. "I'll root for you as well."

"Yes. I'll root for you too." Andre agreed as well.

"Yeah man."

Matsuri nodded his head at Gakuto with Etsuko giving him the thumbs up. A single tear builds up in Gakuto's eyes as he looks at his friends with a smile. It warmed his heart that his friends were encouraging him to aim higher with his relationship with Mitsuko.

"Thank you friends."

Etsuko looked towards Kiyoshi. "But hey, with Shingo and Spect-san getting dates, but what about you and Chiyo. Or is Chiyo still mad at you?"

Kiyoshi scratched the back of his head with his eyes looking the other way, feeling uncertain. "To be honest, I still haven't got the courage to ask her out yet or even talk to her at all. So…yeah, I don't know how she feels about me."

"I'm sure she will forgive you by now." Matsuri said. "Don't take my word for it, but you'll never know unless you give it a chance."

"Maybe, I would give it a chance but…" He stopped for a moment as he remembered his little incident with Hana. The girl was hell bent on getting revenge on the boy. But then there was the moment when she….

"Kiyoshi….."

The boy shook his head. "Ah! Um….n-nothing."

"I can't tell them what happened between me and Hana. No doubt I'll never hear the end of it."

"What about you, Ant-san?"

"I don't intend on moving my relationship up. B-But I would like to know more about her, I guess." Joe said with a blush.

Etsuko looked up to Andre with a worried expression. She remembered his little outburst with Matsuri, while he did calm down, some parts of her are still worried about his state of mind. Matsuri is aware of her behavior as he feels her hand tighten around him.

Andre took notice of her caution. "O-Oh! Etsuko, please don't worry about me. I'm okay, I realized how wrong I was. So please, don't worry, I'm really fine."

The boys, including Matsuri and Etsuko, still had their worries about the large boy. But he did appear stable for the moment, so that was the least of their worry…..for the moment.

Kiyoshi quickly cleared his throat to change the subject. "A-Anyways, I was wondering, Gakuto…..what's your plan?"

"Plan?"

"Y-Yeah, your date with Mitsuko."

"..."

"..."

"..."

Complete silence between the group. All eyes were on the now sweating glasses-wearing boy. A shadow casted over his eyes as he looked forward. Not even uttering a single word from his mouth. He just continued to eat away at his food. Not bothering to answer their question.

"H-Hey, Gakuto, you…..do know what to do on your date, right?" Kiyoshi asked with a serious stare.

"..."

"Hold on," Etsuko said out loud as she leaned close to Gakuto's face. "You have no idea what you're doing, do you?"

"...I….I do not."

"Seriously!?" Shingo asked with a face of disbelief. "I thought you already had it all figured out!"

"Alast, I do not know what to do! I merely just came up with the thoughts of asking Mitsuko-dono out on a d-date! But yours truly, have yet to even come with a solid, concrete plan to ask her out properly!" He said as he bowed his head, his forehead touching the ground. "Which is one of the prime reasons I come for your guys advice!"

"H-Hey, if you're trying to get a kiss from Mitsuko, forget it. We never got a kiss ourselves!" Joe said, waving off his concerns.

"Yeah man, I haven't even gotten a kiss either!" Shingo said.

"Ah! Perhaps you fella's have not. But I shall turn to the one with the answer…..Matsuri-dono!"

Matsuri nearly spitted out his drink at the mention of him. "W-What!? Me!?"

"Indeed! You said you kissed Yoshimiya before, right!?"

Matsuri blinked. He then remembered what he was talking about. He did share a kiss with Yoshimiya, but…that was a bitter sweet one. He could still feel her lips upon his own, they felt soft and the sweet scent he got from it.

"Matsuri…." Etsuko snapped him out of his trance.

"H-Hey, Gakuto! What the hell, don't bring up bad memories for him!" Kiyoshi scolds the boy.

"Yeah man, come on. At least show some decency."

Matsuri raised his hand. "H-Hey guys, come on. It's not his fault. I know what he's asking for, so it's okay." He calmed down the crowd before it got out of hand. "Listen, Gakuto. I really don't know much about love and all that. But I guess the only thing I can give is that…..you have to make sure that she falls in love with you first."

"I see, so the root of the problem is yours truly, then?" Gakuto pondered.

"I mean, I guess. Like I said, I'm not an expert at this. So I don't think asking me is the best option."

"Seriously, don't you have a crush on the Vice President and you're telling me you STILL haven't made another attempt at her! I'm surprised you haven't kissed her yet."

Matsuri's face heated up. He should've known this was coming. "M-My relationship with Meiko has nothing to do with you!"

"You're calling her by first name again. Something definitely happened between you guys. And you're keeping it to yourself." Joe said with an accusing tone.

Matsuri just groaned as he just looked the other way with his cheeks flushed red. Ignoring the giggle from Etsuko, the boy was trying not to think about Meiko giving him a kiss. It would just be inappropriate of him, not considering her own space and privacy. He wouldn't want to go that far unless IF she's okay with it.

"Man, I really want a kiss." Shingo said with an exaggerated sigh.

"Why do you guys want a kiss that bad? Are you guys in a rush to lose your virginity?" Etsuko asked.

"N-Nay! You misunderstand, Etsuko-dono! We're not in that much of a rush! But the step to manhood is like a sacred ritual to us. Not only that, it is a sign of you sealing your fate."

Matsuri and Etsuko gave the glasses-wearing boy a blank look. "What?"

"Think for a moment, if we were to get a kiss from a fair maiden, it is practically you stepping into manhood. But that's just the first stepping stone. You need to pull all the stops if you wish to reach the sacred land."

The boys perked up at this (aside from Matsuri) as they focused on the glasses wearing boy with a serious gaze.

"Gakuto…..you mean…."

"Indeed…the sacred garden."

"It's official. They really do want to throw away their virginity." Etsuko said with a blank look.

Matsuri on the other hand knew right there what he was talking about! He definitely means that they would reach full on blown intercourse as he calls it. They would go from just mere kisses to fully physical contact! Just the thought of it made Matsuri imagine Meiko fully naked. Her large bosom naked without anything to cover, her nipples shown to him. Her toned stomach and bare naked thighs.

Matsuri squirmed a little from his spot as he felt a sensation from his neither region. Cursing himself for thinking such thoughts. He was glad that Meiko wasn't here to see him, but the thought of having any of the boys see him having thoughts, made him want to go somewhere else.

"Indeed, the thought of Mitsuko-dono and I….fully embracing each other…I can already imagine her sweet kiss….."

Matsuri's thoughts ran wild as his image of Meiko took form. He could feel her fingers brushing against his bare skin. Her breathing blew into his face-

The boy quickly shook his head! He really needs to be thinking about something else!

"Matsuri….." The boy quickly snapped out his trance when he noticed the group looking at him with confused expression. "You okay….."

Matsuri yelped a little but shook his head as he stood up. "I-I gotta go! I'm sure the President got things for me to do! Later!" He said as he rushed over towards the door, leaving the group to themselves.

The boys, even Etsuko, were left with baffled expressions. Just what got into the boy.

"What was that all about?" Shingo asked.

"Not sure. Maybe he's not interested in our conversation." Kiyoshi said.

"Hmm…unlikely. It could be something else. Any ideas, Etsuko-dono."

The girl pondered for a moment. She did notice the boy was squirming around when they mentioned the whole 'sacred garden' crap. She blinked, an idea popped into her head. It was possible, but at this point it was too obvious what the boy had in his thoughts and it just made it all the more fun for Etsuko.

"Etsuko-dono…."

"From that smile, I guess you know what's going on….." Kiyoshi asked.

Etsuko looked at them as she stuck out her tongue. "Sorry, but I'll keep this to myself."

This just left the boys disappointed.


-Underground Student Council-


Mari and Hana were sitting around the table, drinking their tea that Hana herself provided. They would be enjoying themselves on this rather quiet afternoon…of course, it would be some peace and quiet if it weren't for the continued grunt noise from the vice president who was doing pullups on the door frame…..with only her fingers.

Meiko was sweating bullets, her uniform soaking wet, dripping against her bare skin creating a puddle beneath her hanging feet. Her jacket gave way as it was partly removed from her white shirt leaving part of her bosom exposed and her nipple were becoming see through.

Mari and Hana could only look on with amazement and confusion. They were amazed that she was able to do this painful exercise with just her fingers. The hardest part for anyone to do….but why?

"She's been doing this for a good 30 minutes. Is she even tired? More importantly, why is she even doing this?" Mari thought to herself as she looked at her best friend.

"Um…..M-Meiko…." Hana attempted to ask her.

Meiko did not respond as she continued. Her mind is completely somewhere else.

"Meiko….hey, Meiko!"

Still nothing. She continued with her pull ups.

"Meiko!" Mari tried her best. But nothing. "This is getting dangerous. If she keeps this up she's gonna run out of strength in her fingers."

"I wonder why she's doing this in the first place…maybe she got something on her mind." Hana pondered.

Meiko indeed had thoughts in her mind. As she panted with each breath and pulled, she remembered what Takamoto said about her growing feelings for the boy. But she doesn't know how to handle it. Until the nurse came up with an idea…an outrageous one at that too.

"Do you not like him?"

"Of course I li-respect him! His time here under the supervision of the underground student council shows how much of a noble man he is…..but…."

"Instead of rejecting your feelings, why not embrace it."

"E-Embrace my feelings instead of rejecting it!? B-But I….I never had to deal with something like this! Sure, you could say I hold similar feelings for Madam President! But for someone else of the opposite gender! I….."

Meiko's mind then goes back to the boy. Their conversation they had in the room after the whole Yoshimiya case. She has practically told him about herself and Matsuri's view on her changed from there. In fact, it was more positive than negative. And what she was to him…..

"I felt like I was inferior to you. Whenever I see you at work as the vice president, you're amazing. It always makes me motivated to work harder, it was you who helped me back up when I didn't know what to do. There's many things I don't know about you. So I wish….I wish to be closer to you."

What he said to her…..it made her heart lit up. Her heart thumped against her chest. Her emotion got the best of her and she hugged him. No boy has ever said to her and he did not come off as a pervert but was more genuine and honest. In fact, the boy has always been like that to her. And to her, Matsuri was like another version of her and she helped him in return. She found some connection with him back then and to this day she felt their connection has grown closer.

"I…..I feel that it is true…..I have…I've grown to carry feelings…for Matsuri!"

"Excuse me!" A familiar voice bursted through the door as it swung open.

However, with Meiko still on the doorframe, the door pushed her body off, her finger tips flew off the frame and fell from the height. Mari and Hana watched with panic as Meiko's body fell. With her crotch close to the doorknob, her thongs ended up catching it.


As if her day couldn't get any more embarrassing, Meiko's body hung just above the floor. Her hands and fingertips barely touched the floor, the bangs from her hair flew backward. From the way her body bended, her chest was puffed out, leaving her vision to be somewhat obscured with her massive bosom in the way and exposed with her jacket opened.

Her most exposed area was her crotch as her thin thongs hung from the doorknob. Her skirt was floated upside down, leaving her bare thighs and leg exposed for anyone to see her sacred area.

Meiko panted heavily, completely caught off guard by the door suddenly opening up on her. Sweat continued to soak against her bare skin.

Her heart nearly skipped a beat when she found the one who opened the door. Matsuri stood there with his cheeks heavily red, matching the colors of Meiko upon her cheeks.

The boy shook his head as he looked at the girl. "U-Um! S-Sorry Vice President! I didn't know you were there!"

"...ah! I-It's fine! It was my own fault for not paying attention!"

"S-Still though….." Matsuri had many questions going on in his mind. But first thing, first. "Do you….do you need help?"

"It's fine. I got this."

Meiko took a deep breath as she raised herself up and tried to reach for the doorknob. She lets out a struggling grunt as she tries her best to reach for the doorknob that has her thongs stuck to it. She tried the best she could, but proved to only fail.

"Damn it! Why did I have to do pull-ups with just my fingers! I have no strengths left in my fingers! Come on, Meiko! Don't remain like this in front of Matsuri!"

Just as she was about to give way, she felt something supporting her back. She let out a small gasp as she looked to her right and spotted Matsuri near her face. Her cheeks heated deep red from just how close he was. Especially if she was in this situation.

"You're tired Meiko," He whispered. "Please let me help."

Meiko breathed heavily, her heart thumping against her chest. Her eyes darted back at where Mari and Hana were sitting, watching the scene with amusement, wondering how it would unfold. Matsuri was right, she was a little tired from those pull-ups and if she were to do it on her own, it could only end in disaster.

"P-Please hurry up….." She whispered back, feeling rather ashamed, but frustrated. Not Matsuri, but herself.

The boy nodded and got to work quickly. He looked at how her thong caught on the doorknob and knew what he must do. "I'm gonna have to hold you from the bottom. You think you can use your whole arm to get your thongs off the knob."

"Y-Yes. J-Just hurry up."

Matsuri didn't waste time as he got on the other side of Meiko and moved his arms under her body frame. His right hand under her back and his left under her legs. The boy could feel her soft bare skin but paid no mind to it as he supported her, lifting her up a bit. Meiko moved her around to grab the doorknob with her whole arm. While struggling a little, she managed to grab her thongs and move it off the knob and back to covering her region.

Once she was done, Matsuri wasted no time to set her back on her feet, the vice president fixed her jacket and she pulled them over her massive bosom, covering just enough of her shirt. "Thank you for the help."

"Y-You're welcome." Matsuri's eyes shifted the other way, unsure of what to say.

Meiko included, given the situation she found herself in, she was unsure of how to properly speak to the boy without her being flustered. She curses herself for appearing like that in front of the boy and the fact that she came back from her visit from Takamoto, did not help the matter.

Mari cleared her throat, gaining the center's attention. "I assumed you needed something, Matsuri." She said with a raised brow.

Matsuri shifted in her direction and nodded. "Y-Yes! I was wondering if you had any assignment for me."

"Well…..not that I know of. Some of the work has already been completed….except….Meiko, do you have any work that needs to be done."

"Yes ma'am. The teachers require assistants to move the packages towards the storage area. I was thinking of going now to finish the job."

"...very well then. Matsuri, I will have you assist Meiko with her duty." She said taking notice of Meiko tensing up. "Can I trust you with that?"

"Yes ma'am!" Matsuri said with determination. But deep down he was rather nervous being alone with Meiko.

"Alright then, off you go. Both of you."

The two bowed as they left the room. Leaving the two council members together.


"Well that was weird."

"You mean the two brief interactions?"

"Well that, but I'm surprised that you haven't stopped Matsuri from helping her." Hana said with a confused expression.

"I trust Matsuri will keep his hand to himself and not try to take advantage of Meiko's embarrassing predicament. Although, I was more surprised by Meiko's willingness to allow Matsuri help her in the first place. Usually she doesn't show that sort of hospitality towards the boys, but with Matsuri…it's different."

"Now that I think about it, the two are acting kind of weird around each other. I tried to ask Meiko about it, but she kept saying nothing happened."

Mari pondered for a moment as she looked into her tea. This was indeed a mystery…..but she wouldn't lie to herself if she found this interesting. If her hunch is correct….

Mari simply smiled. "Let's see how things play from here."


-Hallway- [Interior]


Matsuri and Meiko walked down the hall in complete silence. The boy's heart was thumping against his chest as he walked next to the tall amazon beauty. Matsuri was unsure of what to say to the girl, after the whole predicament he found Meiko in, he was not sure what to say to the girl.

He looked at the girl who was holding her stare ahead of her. "I'm sure she must be embarrassed about what I accidentally did to her. I feel terrible. I should really say something."

Matsuri kept up his pace towards the girl, her eyes still looked ahead. "Um…..V-Vice President….I'm sorry about….you know, making you fall from the door frame and all."

Meiko cleared her throat as she stopped in her tracks. "Ah, you are not at fault for that. After all, it was my fault for doing pull-ups on the door frame." She said as she looked at him, but her cheeks remained hot.

Matsuri blinked. "I can't believe you were doing pull-ups on the door frame to begin with. But why were you doing it in the first place?"

Meiko skin jumped, sweating on the spot as she felt her cheeks heat up. "U-Um….I was doing s-some training and t-thought to myself that I could provide some e-entertainment for Madam President and Hana!"

Matsuri blinked as he looked at her body language. She remained stiff as she trembled and sweated on the spot. "Um…you sure about that?"

Meiko bit her lip as she leaned towards his face. "I told you what you have to know! Why else would I be doing pull-ups!"

"S-Sorry! I just…..well, I figured you were troubled by something. I mean…..you are sweating."

"S-Shut up!" Meiko poked the boy's forehead. "I have a high metabolism! So what of it! If you're so disturbed by the way I sweat, then look the other way!" She said as she crossed her arms under her bosom and looked the other way.

Matsuri blinked as he rubbed his forehead. He looked back at Meiko. "It's not that….and I don't find your sweat disturbing or disgusting. It just means that you're healthy." He said with a smile.

Meiko's heart skipped a beat when she saw his smile. She turns the other way trying to calm her heart down. "Damn it! Calm down Meiko! No need to be so flustered by his smile!"

"A-Anyways. We should possibly get to work. Y-You know, to get it over with." Matsuri said as he nervously looked the other way.

"Y-You're right. Let's."

The two walked together towards their destination. Despite their small conversation, Matsuri and Meiko still found it rather hard to talk towards each other. The boy's heart was racing fast, his cheeks flushed red as his eyes looked the other way. He couldn't help but to remember the boy's conversation about kisses and the whole sacred garden crap.

"Frickin Gakuto, why the hell you and the boys had to talk about stuff like that! I can't concentrate!"

He happens to peek at Meiko to his right. Only to find out that she was glancing at him as well. Meiko's cheeks burned red as she looked the other way with Matsuri doing the same thing.

"I can't consecrate!" Both Matsuri and Meiko thought at the same time.


-Teacher's Lounge-


"Ah, you made it Meiko." Suzume greeted Meiko. Only to blink in surprise when she found Matsuri next to her. "Oh, I wasn't expecting Matsuri to be here as well."

"Matsuri is here to offer assistance with the transfer."

"Good. That makes the job easier," Suzume said as she led the way towards the boxes that had items contained inside. "It's not much, I just need these boxes transferred to the storage closet."

"What's in them?" Matsuri asked curious about what's inside.

"Nothing too special. They're just equipment for the upcoming sports festival."

Matsuri blinked at that. "Sports Festival? You mean like a day where you play numerous sports."

"Something like that, yes," Meiko said as she looked at him. "It's an event where all the students participate in this event and compete in all sorts of sports. Like the running event and then there's the Cavalry event."

"Does the underground student council enter in it as well?"

"Of course. It's a tradition."

Matsuri scratched his cheeks feeling a little embarrassed. "R-Right…"

Suzume and Meiko noticed his behavior. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing it's just that…..I'm exactly all physically fit so it does make me worried about participating."

Meiko sighs at this. "Seriously, all that training you do in the early morning and you're worried about your performance in the sports festival. I don't think there's shouldn't too much worry on that front."

"Right….wait? How'd you know I was training?"

Meiko looked the other way with a faint blush but smirked either way. "I happen to find you training in the morning. With Etsuko." She sounded a little bitter from there.

Matsuri immediately caught that. He waved his hand in defense. "I-I mean was gonna ask you and all but…..y-you were avoiding me and I thought that you were busy or something like that."

Suzume watched the two interact with each other. She couldn't help but to let the two continue their little banter and look at Matsuri with a small smile. This was the same boy who had the potential of being picked on by the students of the school. Now seeing him as of today, Matsuri has become more open and a little more confident. Slightly, but it's there.

"Looks like being under the underground student council was a good call. Last time he looked like he was a shy little boy, but now he's being more open to everyone…I'm glad for him."

Suzume cleared her throat to get their attention. "Anyways, I'll leave this task to you two."

"Yes." Meiko bowed.

Suzume left the two to their own devices. Meiko walked up towards the boxes. She bent over and attempted to grab the stack of two boxes, however she found herself struggling to pick up the box. Meiko's hands struggled to stay steady.

"Damn it…..I still don't have strength in my fingers after those pull-ups."

Just as she was giving it her all, she suddenly found the second box being lifted up. Meiko's eyes blinked as she looked up at Matsuri who was carrying the box. The boy was slightly struggling to carry the two boxes.

"You don't have much strength in your fingers, right? L-Let me help."

"You don't have to help."

"It's fine. I can't have you injuring yourself."

Meiko's cheeks grew hot, followed by her shaking her head rapidly as she went back to lift the one box. She carries it over to the other box, sets it on top of it. She then walks over to the other box and sets it on top of the second one, making a reasonable size tower. Meiko takes a deep breath before bending down to her knee and sets her hands underneath. She remained still for a moment, gathering all her strength. She lifted up all three of the boxes and held it against her body.

Matsuri looked onward with a faint blush, his eyes sparkled at the might of the vice president.

"Like I said," Meiko said as she turned to look at Matsuri with eyes of determination. "I got this."

Meiko walked ahead of him, leaving Matsuri as he continued to be marveled by her strengths and power. "She's amazing."


-Storage Closet-


The two continued their way towards the closet, Matsuri walked behind the vice president who carried all three of the boxes as she held it under her arms, leaned against her body. Meiko did sweat a bit. She was still tired from those pull-ups, but managed to hold her ground.

Matsuri was rather more hypnotized by how she managed to carry that much, despite her s;ight fatigue muscles. "Can't believe she's able to carry that much box even after doing those push-ups. I really do envy her."

The two finally made it towards the door. Matsuri quickly runs up to the door, putting down the boxes. "I got the door."

Matsuri opens the door and lets Meiko inside. She nodded as she walked inside while carrying the boxes. The boy picked up the boxes and brought them inside. He walks towards the wall and sets them over against the wall with other equipment. He stretched his back out with a groan. He looked around the place and took note of many different things that were within the storage closet.

Filling out of the boxes were various equipment such as cones, ropes. Hurdles were found near them as they laid against the wall. What caught him by surprise was a giant kite as it was bundled up against the wall but was destroyed as it was broken in half.

"Ah, you notice the kite." Matsuri looked behind him, Meiko walking up to him. "We used that during the windy days. It was sort of like a tug-a-war event against the kite."

"Really…" His eyes looked back at the kite. "Um…..I guess the girls did some numbers to it."

Meiko felt her cheeks go red as she looked the other way with a nervous glance. "Um…..it….it wasn't the girls….."

The boy looked back at her. "What do you mean….then who….." He took notice of Meiko hugging her arms as she looked the other way with a flustered expression. The boy guessed who was the one who destroyed the kite. "You?"

Meiko bit her lips as she faced the boy with her hands on her hips. "Don't give me that look! It was going to fly away so I did what I had to do!"

"I'm not trying to criticize you but…how did you even break it is my first question…."

Meiko scratched the back of her head. "I…..may have used too much of my strengths." The boy couldn't help but chuckle a little. "What?"

"Sorry, I'm not trying to be rude. It's just that…..when you're not doing your job as the vice president, you're pretty approachable."

Meiko blinked at that. "Am I…..not that approachable?"

Matsuri flinched as he quickly raised his hand in defense. "N-No! I didn't mean anything like that. I huh…..well….I'm sorry. I didn't mean it as you're unapproachable."

"No…..it's fine." Meiko said with a bit of disappointment in her tone. "I'm…..not exactly the most approachable person. Sure, the boys look at me for my body and that's the only thing they see. My personality can be seen as rather aggressive, but if I were to show my weakness then I'll be useless for Madam President."

"...that's right. You were never this aggressive back then."

Meiko sighs to herself as she looks the other way. Her heart slowly thumped against her chest. She never really was this open to a boy before. And Matsuri was the only boy she ever was this open to. She felt rather…warm inside. This was too weird. But strangely enough, she didn't want to stop.

"Hey…mind if I ask you a question," Meiko got his attention. "What is it that you really find interesting about me?"

"Huh?"

Meiko turns the other way, walking towards the door and closes it, locking the door so that no one could enter. She looks back at the boy who blinked feeling slightly nervous at her strange behavior.

The gray-haired vice president was feeling just embarrassed of her actions. However, she steeled herself. She remembered Takamoto words from this morning, and her feelings for Matsuri. Just what is this boy to her? Is his feelings towards her genuine or were they false? Her heart thumped against her chest hard? Her cheeks are growing hot.

"I need to tackle this."

Meiko walked up towards the boy. Her eyes looked right into his soul. Small beads of sweat dripped against her bare skin. Her heart thumping faster.

"I just…..I just need to confirm myself….my feeling for Matsuri."

She made it up to the boy. Matsuri cheeks flushed red by how close she was.

"My feelings…."

"Um…..M-Meiko?"

"Matsuri…what am I to you?"

The boy blinked at this as a gasp escaped his breath. He nervously glanced the other way, playing with his fingers a bit. He shot a few glances at the girl, feeling his heart racing just as fast as Meiko.

A sigh escaped his lips. "Right…." He looks up at her. "I….I believe I already said this to you the other day. Meiko, your…..you're an incredible person. When you're at work as the vice president, you're always sparkling in my eyes, you're brave, courageous, and….well amazing. But then when you're not working as the vice president…..you like a completely different person. I see…..I see an amazing and interesting girl. You can be shy, but to be honest…..I find it kind of…cute."

Meiko's face turned red. "C-Cute!?"

Matsuri's face matched Meiko's. "M-Maybe that was too much! B-But…..that's how I feel about you."

Meiko did not say anything as she just looked at him with her heart racing fast. Her cheeks felt hot from the boy's praise.

"I…..really do mean it when I say this…" He looks up at Meiko. His eyes burning with emotions. "I want to get to know you better and one day…..be by your side."


Meiko's eyes widened. Glittering as she stared at the boy, her cheeks feeling hot. Her lips completely sealed, pursuing each other. She felt her heart racing fast at a rapid pace, her sweat intensified, soaking her body, dripping against her bare skin and onto the floor.

"Matsuri…"

Her eyes looked the other way. Feeling like she is growing weak in her knees.

"He…..he really does feel this way….."

Her hands moved towards her heart, pushing against her massive melons while her other hand was pushing down her skirt, pushing it between her legs.

"Instead of rejecting your feelings, why not embrace it."

Meiko lips pushed together, her hand tighten into a fist. She took a deep breath. Meiko closed her eyes for a moment before opening them. Her brown eyes looked dead at him with a serious gaze. She took a step forward towards the boy. Matsuri took a step back.

"U-Um….Meiko….." He asked with a stutter as she took more steps towards him. He found his back against the wall, she slammed both her hands against the wall, preventing the boy from escaping. "M-Meiko….."

Meiko continued to stare at him with her glare. A faint blush still flushed her cheeks.

"D-Did I say something wrong? Sorry! Maybe I-" He found his sentences cut short as her fingers pushed against his lips.

"You know Matsuri…I've been thinking about the other night when you said that to me." Meiko said, her voice firm but calm. Her hand touched his cheeks. Earning a flinch from the boy. "You're rather bold saying that to someone like me."

"I know it's….really bold of me." Matsuri admits it as he looked the other way. Trying to calm down.

Meiko moves her hand under the boy's chin and lifts it up, making him face her. Her face inches from his. "But I was rather moved by your heart."

Matsuri cheeks grew hot. His face flushed deep crimson red from how close she was towards him. His eyes gravitated towards her eyes, looking closely he could see his own reflection in her eyes.

"Matsuri….I could say the same for you too as well. At first I'll admit, I didn't think much. I had the mindset that you were the same as all of the boys. That you were a scumbag and that you were weak and pathetic. I know it's harsh, coming from a girl who came from a similar background. I guess seeing how you reminded me of me, I felt that you needed help. But the more I see you strive each day, the more I become interested."

Meiko let go of his cheeks but then her hands moved towards his hands. Grasping their palms with her own.

"You say that you're weak, but I believe what makes you strong….is your heart."

"My heart…"

"You understand your flaws and you try your best to work hard to improve on them. You fought for the boys freetime, you defended Kiyoshi's innocence and you came out with the truth about Yoshimiya. That right there…..is what makes you strong within your heart."

Matsuri felt his heart racing. He could feel Meiko breathing as she breathed against his face, her fingers moved against his hands.

"I feel the same way…..I wish to grow closer to you…..and know more about you, Matsuri Hitoyoshi." She whispered.

The boy's hair went up, his eyes sparkled as he continued to stare at the girl in front of him as she brought herself closer to the boy. His back against the wall as she pushes herself against his. Her nipples slightly poked his clothes chest, earning a flinch from the boy.

"Matsuri."

"Y-Yes…."

"Are you serious about me?"

"Y-Yes. Of course I am."

"...then touch me."

Matsuri skin flinched. She wants him to do what!?

"I-I'm sorry! What!?"

"Touch me. You're serious about me right?"

"O-Of course but…" His eyes looked at her body, longingly looking at her massive bosom that closed the gap between the two. He then looks back at Meiko. "Are you s-sure?"

"Of course. Words are simply not enough." Meiko gripped his hands with his. "If you truly are serious about me…..then touch me anywhere. I mean anywhere." She emphasized.

Meiko slowly loosen the grip off his hands and moved back just a bit, but still closed the gap between the two. Her hands moved behind her back as she closed her eyes, her cheeks still faint red. She was feeling embarrassed as well, but she still maintained a composure. Waiting for Matsuri to make a move.

The boy's eyes traveled all over Meiko's body. From her massive bosom that was pushed against her uniform leaving her ever so impressive cleavage. Her thighs that were strapped against her knee high stocking created a small plump against her bare skin. The boy took note of the beads of sweats that slowly traveled down her skin. Matsuri could tell she herself was nervous, but the fact that she put on a brave face while telling him to touch her was rather…..bold.

"A-Are you really sure about this…."

"Yes….now come on." Meiko whispered once more, her eyes still closed.

Matsuri felt his heart racing. His face flushed red. His hand slowly, gradually got sweaty. He remembered the boy's conversation this morning.

"Seriously, don't you have a crush on the Vice President and you're telling me you STILL haven't made another attempt at her!"

The boy gulped as his hand slowly came up and reached towards her.

"Indeed…the sacred garden."

His hand is inching closer to Meiko. His heart raced faster as he approached.

"I'm serious about my love for her. So if words are not enough…then this will!"

His hand came into contact. Something soft.

"Ah~." Meiko moaned.

….

She opened her eyes and took notice of the boy's right hand reaching towards her. However, she felt his hand was not anywhere else but her….ear? He touched the ear!?

Meiko blinked for a moment to process the whole scene. Completely not noticing her not sweating on the spot when she is in a situation. But this wasn't a situation at all. It was just…she didn't know…

She looks at Matsuri with disappointment. "Seriously?"

"Huh?" Matsuri turned his eyes towards hers. Meiko gave him a blank look. "What?"

Meiko's lips frowned more as she grabbed his hand. "I builded up that entire scenario and you decided to touch the ear. Talk about a letdown."

"Y-You're the one who said touch you anywhere!"

"Yes I did…but I thought you would've aimed for my breast or legs to be honest." She said with a faint blush.

Matsuri skin jumped for a moment before gaining his composure. "I mean…..I'll sadly admit…..I would've aimed for them but…I didn't want you to see me like the boys. And I didn't want you to be uncomfortable either."

Meiko looked at the boy who glanced the other way with a frown. She figured that would be his answer given her expression. A smirk graced her lips. She pushed herself against the boy, pushing him against the wall once more, shoving her leg between his, her breast pushing up against him. Due to their height differences, he found her breast right above his chin, feeling their softness. He looks up at the vice president who wore a smirk.

"I'm okay if it's you. I know you're not much like the boys since you don't really mean it. Beside….I myself find it rather flattering when you have your thoughts about me."

Matsuri gulped.

"But I suppose I shouldn't keep you for long." She said as she backed away from him. Allowing space for him to move. "Let us return to the teacher and I believe Madam President and Hana are also waiting for us as well."

"Y-Yes."

"Oh and Matsuri…" She said getting his attention. She looked towards him. "I look forward to your progress and one day I find you standing by my side." She said, offering him a rare smile before walking off without him.

Matsuri's heart skipped a beat.

He rushes after her before closing the door and locking it, following the girl who walked ahead of him. His eyes glued to the back of the vice president who swayed her hips from left to right, he couldn't help but to be hypnotized by her movements, the way her skirts lifted a bit, revealing more of her thin thong that tugged right into her butt cheeks.

He looked up at the girl whose eyes were glancing back at him. Matsuri quickly faces the other way with a blush. Meiko gave a small smirk as she faced the other way.

For a brief moment, a thought occurred in his mind…..

"Meiko…you're really amazing. Sometimes I feel like I could never live up to your expectations…..but that doesn't mean I can give up here. I want to continue building my confidence and finding something I desire. Once I do….."

He looks back at Meiko who continues walking ahead.

"Someday…..I'll confess to you, Meiko."

A determined look on his face, his heart raced. His fist closed tightly. He was determined. And someday….hopefully someday…he would confess his love towards the girl he admires.


..


And that's a wrap! We're back with the story and coming in strong with the very first chapter of the Aboveground Student Council saga and a brand new story arc! Matsuri is more determined than ever as he aims even further to build confidence in himself and hopefully one day be by Meiko's side and confess his love to the girl he admires. But his road ahead is not gonna be easy, good luck Matsuri Hitoyoshi!

I'm back everyone! And with a fresh chapter and Matsueiko galore! I enjoyed this chapter a lot mainly because it's been a while since we saw some Matsuri and Meiko moments. For a while now, Meiko has always been flustered by the predicament that she finds herself in with Matsuri, but this time around, she becomes more interested in Matsuri and even challenges him to test his desire to win her heart. I felt Meiko taking charge in their relationship is an interesting take and I believe it goes with Meiko's character.

I've been getting many questions if there is going to be a smut scene between Matsuri and Meiko, potentially yes, there will be a smut scene, but it's possibly gonna be vanilla and not something hardcore. Mainly because I do not have the ability to write something like that, sadly enough. Also I will admit, kinky scenes kind of makes me squint a little.

Anyways, we made it to the aboveground student saga and the story is gonna enter a wild ride from here on out. Kate and her friends will make their full debut as the antagonist of this saga and story arc as they attempt to overthrow the underground council. I know some of you guys want to see Hayakki get her just dessert, but as I said before, she will not be present in this saga. It's about time the aboveground council takes the spotlight. But that doesn't mean that Hayakki is off the table! But I will not say much here.

By the way, the little scene where Meiko mentioned she destroyed the kite was from the Prison School spin-off Fukukaichou Ganbaru (The Hardworking Vice-President).

Thank you all for your patience, updates may be slow from here on since my college will be soon entering the finals weeks as they head into December and of course I've been catching up on some gaming lately as well. But I'm back and starting off strong with this chapter.

Thank you for reading, leave a comment for feedback and as always, stay safe and I'll see you in the next chapter!