When the cherry blossoms fall to the ground...
And the scent of perfume fills the air...
The air sparkles with a new life and light...
As the gates of Whole Cake Academy open for the day...

Luffy stared down the large man who towered over him. Standing behind him was the petite form of Carrot, who was staring at him with an awe look on her face. Behind the large man was the smirking face of Linlin, who was eagerly taking out her phone. Now she had the proof she needed to expel this young man and nobody would be the wiser. All her brother had to do was beat him to a bloody pulp, have her record the whole fight, turn in into Headmistress Shakky, and the boy would be out of her hair. Back to wherever the heck he came from and her reign would continue for the next two years.

The two young men continued to stare at each other, both waiting for the other to make a move. Katakuri stepped forward, his shadow casting an eerie presence over Luffy and Carrot. The bunny hat girl held onto Luffy's arm, scared for once in her life. The young man gave her a reassuring look before glaring at the man.

"If you are going to do something, spare her from whatever you have planned." Luffy told Katakuri, gritting his teeth. "Do your worse to me, but leave her out of this. I never intended to harm Linlin-san, but I wanted to know why she spread those false rumors about me."

"False rumors? What are you talking about? My sister doesn't do things like that." Katakuri said, surprised by the accusations. "She told me that you threatened her the other day and put your hands on her."

Now it was Luffy's turn to be surprised. "Say what now? I never did anything like that to her! She fainted the other day and I helped her to the nurse's office. I never placed my hands on her nor did I threaten her life. She spread that rumor around the whole school and now nobody wants to even look in my direction. If it wasn't for Carrot, I wouldn't have known about her other scandals in this school!" Turning his head to Linlin, he gave her a sadden face. "Why do you hate me so much? I'm just trying to be friends with everyone here and you are the most difficult person to gain friendship from."

Linlin gritted her teeth, feeling her whole world crumble down at that moment. At the moment, the school had finally let the students come out to come find their new clubs and started to gather around them. Whispers were heard as she felt herself trembling with anger.

"How dare you say those mean things about me? You would do anything to make sure I don't keep my president status. You're just some boy who doesn't even belong here! This is an all-girl school and you're turning our reputation into a mockery!" Walking ahead of her older brother, she got in Luffy's face before raising a hand to slap him. "Do us all a favor and just die! It would be better if you were gone and out of my sight!"

CRACK!

Carrot covered her mouth as she watched the small body of the school president fall to the ground. Katakuri stood over his sister's body, picking her up in his arms. Luffy and the rest of the students were shocked that he had just knocked out his own sister. With eyes full of remorse, he silently walked away, off school grounds and around the corner till he wasn't seen. Luffy watched him go, a feeling of hopelessness lingering in his own heart. The face that Katakuri held was one of regret and guilt, a face he was well accustomed with. It was quite obvious that he held Linlin at a high regard and only wanted what was best for his sister. Hearing about all the horrible acts she had committed must've crushed something in his own soul.

"Um...excuse me sir?" The small voice of Carrot interrupted his thoughts as he turned to the shy girl. "I wanted to thank you for defending me against Linlin's big brother. I wasn't sure if he was going to harm you or not, but I would've stepped in and defended you if needed." Blushing, she turned her face away, hiding her own eyes with her hat. "You didn't have to fight for my honor, but you did. Thanks..."

"No problem, even if I hadn't known you or even talked to you before, I don't let anyone I can trust get hurt." He patted her head, giving a trademark grin. "My gramps always told me to treat ladies like queens and to never make a girl cry. So if you ever need me to defend your honor like you did with mine, I will gladly thrown my hat in the ring for you." He turned to the rest of the crowd. "Do you hear me Whole Cake Academy? I'm not someone who would harm a lady if it hurts me! If any of you need a shoulder to cry on, a person to fight for you, or even someone to talk to, you can rely on me! Like the captain of a ship, it's my duty to make sure your needs are met! That's the kind of man I am, not someone as atrocious as Linlin wants you to think. I don't care if you hate me or not, I will do everything in my power to become your friend!"

In the crowd, Bonney smirked happily at his proclamation, feeling as if a new age to the school had come. Camie clapped her hands silently while Kaya just gave a soft smile. Robin chuckled a bit, but felt truth in the words he said. Nami felt her cheeks heat up at his speech, falling even more in love with her childhood savior. Even the strong willed Boa Hancock, who had been released from the nurse's office, had her heart racing by his words and desired to find out more about the straw hat boy. The rest of the girls clapped at his speech, even Pudding found herself rooting for the new boy to make it the entire year.

Carrot grinned at his speech, tugging her hat in happiness. "Say Luffy, you still need a club to join right?"

"So you got suspended from your president duties and grounded huh? Not surprising due to the display of anger and deceit you showcased today."

Kalifa had not been present for Linlin's blowup since she was in the disciplinary office filing papers. When the vice-president heard that the sweet girl went off at the boy, she was shocked to hear that she would be acting president until Linlin's suspension was over. Now she was in her bedroom, her laptop set up to chat with the pink haired girl as she painted her nails.

"I won't be in school for a week since I had done so many heinous acts in the past year. Until I return, keep that Luffy in your sights. Make sure that if he slips up to capture it on camera!" Linlin whispered, not wanting her siblings to barge in and see her talking to Kalifa.

The bespectacled girl nodded. "But of course madame president, I'll make sure to keep the school in check and have a close eye on the boy. Anything else I should do in the meantime before I have to do my homework?"

Linlin rubbed her palms, an evil grin forming on her face. "I heard he made some kind of speech after Kata-kun escorted me off the premises, something about never harming a girl of any kind eh?"

"Where are you getting with this? Don't tell me you have another plan to get him expelled, do you?"

"I know he got into a club, so that plan is out the window. Listen up, I made a deal with the Headmistress that I could even out the attendance rate by allowing some new female students to attend the academy on a scholarship."

"I'm guessing these new students are going to help boost your evil plans in some way. Very well then, I shall contact these students immediately and activate their scholarships." Kalifa put this new information into her planner. "So who are these new students you plan on having attend?"

Linlin made a sickeningly sweet smile. "Just a favor I owe the Beast Gang of Wano County."

"Oh, is this Whole Cake Academy? Looks too girly for my taste."

"You're just overlooking it Maria. I think this might be a fun new territory for Kaido!"

Standing at the gates of the academy were two very tall female girls. One was a second year and the other a first year student. Both holding large backpacks in their hands with the Beast Gang symbol on them.

The first year was a long legged lady with long hair that went down mid-back and forms rounded locks mainly dark in coloration, but with thin, light streaks running through. Blunt bangs fall on her forehead, split on the left due to a forelock standing up as an ahoge atop her head. A cute headband that resembled bull horns rested on her head. She wore the school uniform with the addition of a black cape around her neck and a mask on her mouth. Her eyes were bright green, scanning the school grounds with a curious glance.

The second year was well proportioned lady with her silver hair done in a geisha girl bun, her eyes matching the hair color. She had her own horned headband that was decorated with cherry blossoms. Her school uniform was decorated with the cherry blossom style, a couple of buttons towards the top unbuttoned. The shoes she wore were high heels. Her lips were bright red with the lipstick she placed on it, a light cigarette poking out. Blowing smoke, she gave a grin to her smaller companion.

"Got to hand it to little Linlin, she and Kaido's alliance made it easier for us to get into the school." Tossing the used cigarette to the ground, she stomped on it with the heel of her shoe. "Plus, she said there was a slight pest problem here too Ulti."

Ulti gave Maria an eye roll. "Oh please, we deal with pest all the time. What makes this one any different?"

"This one had to nerve to defy her rules and even got her suspended. Anyone who can get Sweet Queen Linlin mad has got to be interesting."

I believed that the only way to happiness was through money, but you changed my point of view.

Why do you make me so curious? Why does my heart flutter around you?

Men aren't meant to be trusted, so why does my heart keep pining for you?