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...

"Ace where are you going? We have class in fifteen minutes."

The older brother of the Strawhat boy was currently packing an overnight bag in his dorm room. He attended the Raftel University with Sabo who was also making an overnight bag in his room. When Ace got a call from Yamato about Luffy being a target of bullying, he couldn't say no to his baby brother being injured. As he was packing, his two childhood friends watched him, one of them helping him pack.

"My baby brother is in danger Deuce. I can't leave him alone with those crazy chicks with their hormones and lipstick!" Ace stopped, sensing the vermilion female who helped him pack glaring at him. "Apologies Isuka, I didn't mean it like that."

"Course you'd say that Ace. No girl would ever want to date someone as impulsive as you." Isuka snarked, throwing a pair of underwear at his face. "Don't you think your being overprotective with your little bro?"

The blue haired guy lounging on one of the beds looked over at Isuka, rolling his eyes. "Believe me Isuka, if it isn't Luffy, it's either Yamato, Tama, or Sabo. Ace has way too many siblings to keep track of."

Ace gave his roommate a stink eye before slamming down his suitcase. "I'll only be gone for three days, so any work I have to make up will be during my absence. Deuce, make sure that anyone who comes looking for me knows I'm gone."

Deuce gave him a thumbs up. "Sure thing bro."

Isuka gave him a worried look. "Just make sure your brother is okay. I hate for the one you consider your precious baby brother to be hurt so badly."

Ace slung his suitcase over his shoulder. "I'll make sure of that. Just make sure that his dad nor my dad know anything about me leaving. In fact, make sure my mother doesn't find out too! Luffy is like another child for her."

"So not only do you want us to keep a secret from the headmaster, but also his equally protective wife too? You owe us big time Portgas!" Deuce complained, slumping over his bed.

Ace gave them both a cocky smile. "Come now, what could go wrong?"

"No way! Your baby brother was harmed by a bully attack?"

Sabo shook his head as Koala and Hack helped him pack his stuff. His roommate and his girlfriend had heard that Luffy had been bullied and wanted to help Sabo pack for the long trip of course.

"You guys didn't have to pack half my closet up. I'm just leaving for a few days to keep him safe and make sure an incident like this doesn't happen again." He reassured them, taking a large sweater out of Hack's hand. "Why would you even attempt to pack this knowing it's not anywhere close to winter yet?"

"You never know if Lil Luffy will need some comfort! He seems like the type to love big fluffy sweaters." Hack argued, but put the sweater back in the closet.

"Do you need some backup? You can inform Professor Ivankoff and Professor Dragon about this." Koala paused before giving him a look. "Why didn't you tell your adopted father? You know Luffy is the only reminder of...you know..."

Sabo sighed, slinging the bag over his shoulder. "I've already told Shanks and Makino because we have to stay over with them for the time being. Shanks is already fuming at the fact that his precious nephew had gotten injured at a school that boasts top security. I don't need to bring up the fact that Luffy's dad would absolutely call his granddad, who may I remind you is part of the police, and then this whole mess will get worse."

"Yeah, you got a point. Make sure you keep Ace out of trouble."

"It's what I do."

Luffy groaned as he held his head. His vision was blurred, trying to get the fuzzy images out of his eyes. Struggling to remember what had happened, he sat up to find his head wrapped up in bandages and he had cuts and bruises all over his body. Realizing this is the second time this week he had landed in the nurse's office, he just shook his head.

I'm starting to get used to these white walls already. He thought, looking out the window sullenly. Those two girls caught me off guard. They must be new threats to the school sent by that heinous class president. Why does she hate me so much?

A sudden shift in weight caused him to pause his thoughts. Looking forward, he noticed someone sleeping on his numb legs. It was that one girl he heard so much about, this Boa Hancock girl who ran the school's Beautification Club. He also heard that she was one of the most beautiful and popular girl in school. So why was she here, nuzzling gently at his legs?

Luffy felt himself blush slightly at his upperclasswoman. The rumors were true, she is quite a beauty to behold.

Hancock stirred before fluttering open her long lashes. "Huh...oh I must've fallen asleep after helping him here." She looked up to see Luffy staring down at her before blushing madly. "Oh! I didn't know you were awake!" Getting up frantically, she bowed her head. "Very sorry for doing that! I just saw that you were injured and brought you here to the nurse's office. I-I-I did my best to treat you since the Doctorine was teaching her class."

Luffy smiled at the strong female. "Thank you, I appreciate that. Not many girls in this school would've done what you did. I'm grateful for you rescuing me." He gently placed his hands with hers, causing the red faced maiden to deepen her blush. "You're a lifesaver Miss Hancock."

Hancock felt her soul exit her body then and there. All those who spoke ill against Luffy's name were surely mistaken. He was a kind, sweet, and a gentleman to all who respected him. Her palms started to get sweaty, making her yank her hands out of his to wave them around a bit.

My goodness, what is happening to me?! I've never felt this wave of emotions wash upon me before! Hancock covered her face, making Luffy a bit worried about her. We held hands like they do in those romance novels! I guess the next part says that we should go on a date and exchange pet names. Her ears were steaming up at the prospect of them going out on a date. And then he may even try to k-k-k-k-k...

"Uh Hancock, are you doing alright?" Luffy asked her, patting her on the back. Suddenly, Hancock passed out on his legs, making him yelp in surprise. "Hancock-san! Are you okay?"

"She'll be fine, though I do believe this is the first time I've ever seen the mighty Boa Hancock faint from something." A teasing voice said from the door, causing Luffy to look up before bursting into a grin.

"Yamato-oneesan!" As much as he wanted to go up and hug her, he had to make sure that Hancock was okay. Gently laying her down on the infirmary bed, he ran towards the towering lady he had grown up with and hugged her. "What are you doing at Whole Cake? Last I heard, you were studying at Wano High!"

Yamato hugged the boy she considered her honorary little brother and smiled wistfully. "Ace helped me escape from that horrid place. My father wasn't so happy with me being gone for all those years and trapped me within those prison walls he calls a school." Ruffling his hair, she placed the straw hat on it. "Now I'm here under the guise of Kozuki Oden thanks to Headmistress Shakky. I'm trying to finish up my final year here so that I can join Ace and Sabo at their college."

Luffy grinned widely, gripping his trusty hat. "That's great! I've made many friends here so you'll have to meet them all at lunch." He dropped his face into a frown. "However, it seems that I have made enemies as well. President Linlin wants me expelled or dead, and I don't know the reason why. What I do know is that those two new girls beat me up on her orders."

Yamato bit back a growl. "I know those two, Ulti and Black Maria. They're from my father's gang and he's close allies with the Charlotte family. No doubt those two are teaming up once more." She slung her arm around his shoulder. "Don't worry little brother, I'll protect you from those two. I'm still Kaido's daughter at the end of the day and have the strength to back that up. Plus, I think Ace and Sabo are coming to visit sooner than you think."

Luffy nodded, feeling a bit safer with his trusted big sister and new friends to help him out. Although, when Linlin returned from her suspension, would that be enough? He didn't want to harm her in any way.

What could he do to convince her that he just wanted to be friends?

Next Episode...

A school trip to the mountains can bring about some new feelings.

Luffy: Hey Nami, let's go down this path! The view is amazing!

Nami: I'm so glad I get to spend time with him.

A hike in the woods can grow into something more.

Next time: The Height of Happiness! Nami, Luffy, and the Hiking Trail

Hello, I am the author of this story!

This has been a fun story to write since I get to imagine Luffy as the protagonist of a harem story! It's so good to see all of you enjoying this so much and I hope to garter your attention in the future.

Now we have come to the point of the story where we get individual episodes with the girls and Luffy. First we will have the Nami episode go on, then the Brother's Return episode will follow.

So my dear readers, you pick the call on who gets the next episode!

Pick between:

Robin Episode: My Special Place. True Feelings in the Journal of Love!

OR

Linlin Episode: Tea Party Peril! Luffy and the Charlotte Family.

Place which episode you would like to see next. Which ever doesn't win will be made into a chapter at a later time.