Kurumu groaned when her shoulder was vigorously shook. She was lying on her side with the blanket pulled up to her bosom. Her eyes fluttered open, realizing that her room's light was on.

Tora backed off, standing to the side of her bed. The sphinx was fixing up her pleated, tartan skirt, having already donned the long sleeved, white blouse.

"You have guests."

Corroborating Tora's statement, the chirping of a bird announced the presence of a visitor. Yukari had enchanted the doorbell to this suite back when the witch had lived here. Tora sighed, stalking over to Kurumu's desk where the sphinx's schoolbag and things rested. She bent over to fetch a pair of socks.

"They act like I haven't already answered the door."

Kurumu pushed up on her side, feeling the blanket fall to her hip. Her powder blue chemise had dragged up to her waist in her slumber. She breathed in deep, glancing at the door.

"Who is it?"

"Ms. Hiboshi and her friends. You should get dressed."

Kurumu grumbled, dragging her blanket down her legs. She swung her feet over the side, shifting into a seated position. She yawned grandly as the sphinx donned her socks and school jacket.

"Did you have panties for today?"

"No, but we can go over to my dorm. It's already after nine."

Kurumu frowned, pushing onto her feet. She stretched her arms over her head, feeling the silky fabric glide up her skin. She did not see her cream chemise that Tora had worn last night.

"Did we sleep through the alarm?"

Tora gestured at Kurumu's laptop which was on the desk by the phone and lamp. The sphinx resumed tying the red ribbon about her collar.

"Your phone was dead. You must have forgotten to plug it in when you downloaded your pictures last night. I hooked it up but it will take hours to charge."

The bird chirped again, announcing the impatience of her guests. Kurumu sighed, shuffling over to the door. She wondered why Hiboshi would be visiting her this morning. For that matter, how was Hiboshi even here this early? The bus from Aranoiji should be scheduled for the afternoon.

Kurumu pranced over her shoe collection strewn about in the entry space. Hiboshi Netsuki was a kitsune from Aranoiji whom had shared homeroom with Tsukune and Tora. Hiboshi was Kuyo's fiancée, but she had barely interacted with him prior to his dismissal.

Trying to earn her freedom by combat, Hiboshi had made an omamori charm which had been in Kuyo's possession. When Kuyo had lost his fight against the newspaper club, the conditions of that charm had assigned it to Tsukune whom had thrown the last punch. As Tsukune had an inherent ability to break magical items which had allowed him to remove Moka's rosary, he had accidentally destroyed this charm. Through Yukari's quick thinking, the witch had saved Hiboshi's life but at a cost.

Kurumu unlocked the door and tugged it towards her. She took in a deep breath of the crisp morning air as she lifted a hand to shield her eyes. She shivered from a surge of sexual interest.

"I thought you were getting dressed."

Hiboshi frowned, standing in front of her group. The kitsune had been reverted back into the ten year old body she had owned when she had made that omamori charm. Her smaller body had hindered her ability to contribute to her tennis club, despite her years of experience in junior high. Over the course of the year she had grown several centimeters but she was still shorter than Kurumu.

Hiboshi had bouncy auburn hair and faint yellow eyes. Her skin had a subtle tan hue, suggesting she had spent most of her spring break outside. Thin pink straps rested on her shoulders, connecting to a loose top which proudly displayed the curve of a bosom on par with Tora's. The lacy white hem at the bottom of this garment rested on a tight pair of denim shorts.

"Morning, Ms. Kurono."

The source of the unexpected yet delicious attention was Kuyo Ryoushi. The blond kitsune was garbed in the black Fairy Tale uniform with golden tassels signifying his status as the Nagano Prefectural Officer. He towered behind his fiancée like a menacing shadow.

Kurumu disagreed with many things Kuyo had done in the past, but he was not an outright evil person. He was the Prince of Aranoiji. In some ways, he was like Mizore, rebelling against a position he had been forced into. Even his arranged marriage to Hiboshi had been an act of defiance, as Hiboshi was not a fully blooded kitsune. Hiboshi's mother had a human mother.

"Thanks again for the yunomi."

She gestured to her yunomi collection on her counter which now included a blue one from Chiba.

"It was no trouble, Ms. Kurono."

Kurumu's attention shifted to the buxom girl beside Hiboshi. This was Irewata Haruhi, another girl from Tsukune's former homeroom whom had joined the volleyball team. The gyokuto flaunted a black, ribbed shirt stretching over her bountiful assets. White denim capris hugged her shapely hips. Irewata's mother had been in the same homeroom as Kurumu's mother in their final year at Yokai Academy.

"You guys are here early."

"My fiancé promised to bring us to campus early so we could avoid any hassles this morning."

Irewata giggled at Hiboshi's haughty declaration.

"It's almost a three hour drive from Aranoiji. We had to be up before six."

There was a fourth member in this group whom was unfamiliar to Kurumu. This lady wearing a black, short sleeved top and denim jeans was tall. Possibly taller than Kakeru whom was the tallest girl in Kurumu's grade. She had her ebony tresses pulled back in a simple ponytail and caramel colored eyes.

"Are the junior dorms open yet?"

Hiboshi's attention shifted to Tora as the sphinx strolled over to stand behind Kurumu. Tora had already gathered up all of her belongings.

"Yes. We've already checked in and left our luggage in our room."

"Get dressed. I want to go check in."

Kurumu laughed at Tora's prompting, letting go of the door. She retreated a step.

"I'm a little curious why you stopped by for a visit."

Hiboshi sighed heavily, gesturing to her right.

"I was planning to visit Sendou but she wasn't answering her door."

"She isn't? Hold on for a second."

Kurumu slipped by Tora, moving her hand about the wall. She quickly found the device, activating it to pull the wall apart. Tora let out a frustrated sigh as Kurumu darted through the opening

"Rubi has work this morning. She's not going to be there."

Kurumu opened the closet door as Tora finished her complaint. A quick scan of the dark room confirmed that both witches were absent with their beds tidied up.

"You're right. Nobody is here."

Tora shrugged as Kurumu stepped back through the magical gap in the wall.

"Maybe she decided to hang out with Moka."

Kurumu supposed that was possible as she felt up the wall to turn off Yukari's device.

"We can go downstairs and check."

"Get dressed first."

Kurumu laughed, knowing she could not undress out here. She pranced across her room to fetch her hamper, noting the cream chemise was on top of her dirty clothes.

"Okay! Give me a moment!"

"Hurry up already!"

Snickering at Hiboshi's complaint, Kurumu hurried back to her closet door. She tugged it open, darting inside. Removing her powder blue chemise, she pitched it into her hamper. She flipped on her closet light, stepping over to her stack of casual clothes.

Thinking it best to keep things simple, Kurumu snatched up her pastel green tank top with a swath of fabric running down her spine. It was like a racerback shirt but slightly different. She smoothed the old top over her curves before selecting her white jeans. Shaking out the pants, she slipped her foot into one leg before doing the other. She wiggled the denim up over her ass, buttoning up in front of her curls. Her hips made some buttons harder than others but she managed.

Turning the light off, she pranced back into her main room. She crossed over to her dresser, tugging the top drawer open to fetch a pair of socks. Closing the drawer, she donned her socks in seconds.

"Almost done."

"About time."

Kurumu chuckled, noting that Tora was already outside as she hurried back to the entrance. Snatching up her purse from the floor, she pulled the strap up to her shoulder before she wiggled her feet into her pair of shiny black Mary Janes. These nice shoes had silver buckles and black bows.

"Who is this other lady with you?"

"It's me, Ms. Kurono. Kusamoto Tsubasa."

Kurumu frowned as she straightened back up. The voice was familiar but her mind was a blank. Shuffling out of her suite, she unzipped her purse to fetch her keys.

"Do I know you?"

Kuyo gestured at the flustered, tall woman.

"As I had already promised to make the trip, I decided to bring this acquaintance of yours from her small village in Nagano. She really wanted to see you and Ms. Sendou again."

Her confusion remained as she locked up her door. Kurumu turned about, slipping her keys back into her purse before zipping it up.

"I can't say that I know anyone from Nagano prefecture."

"You both made a strong impression on all of the girls in the prison."

Kurumu gasped at the blushing lady. Memories of that horrible place flooded back in.

"Tsubasa! The winged horse!"

"Yea. That was me."

"Ms. Kusamoto was the only one in that unit whom I could release, considering she was not an orphan and the grounds for keeping her there were easily dismissed. For the inconvenience her incarceration caused her and her family, I authorized funding for a prefectural high school of her choice."

Kusamoto smiled sheepishly.

"I remembered that the two of you were from Yokai Academy so I figured why not? My village isn't close enough to either of the big schools in my prefecture so I would need to live on campus anyways."

Kurumu felt a pang of guilt, having not thought much about the girls in the prison.

"How are the other girls?"

"Probably the same as they always have been. Lord Kuyo had me released about a month ago so I did get to see my family before coming here. I was a little surprised when he showed up yesterday."

"Your village isn't much of a detour from my office to Aranoiji."

Hiboshi smirked at his dismissive remark, grabbing the sleeve of his uniform.

"This dummy was trying to upset his parents by bringing a monstrel into their home."

"It allowed me to stay in a hotel instead of enduring another one of Mother's lectures about my duty to produce an heir for the village."

Hiboshi turned scarlet, letting go of his sleeve. Pushing by him, she started down the stairs.

"Ms. Akashiya's place is 313, right?"

"That's right."

Kurumu followed the others as the flustered fox girl quickly made her way to the bottom.

"I should mention that I haven't finished Ms. Kusamoto's paperwork. We need to stop in the office and pick her up at least one uniform from the school store."

"Could I at least have two?"

"I could only authorize Fairy Tale funding for one uniform set. Your parents should have given you some money to handle the rest."

Kusamoto sighed as they drifted over to join Hiboshi at the door to the vampire sisters' suite.

"My parents aren't exactly rich after the whole thing with my brother."

"Your brother is dead."

Kusamoto flinched at his flat declaration.

"That was why the pretense of keeping you there was no longer valid."

Kusamoto nodded with a somber expression.

"I know. Thank you for doing what you could. I know you didn't have to."

Kuyo stiffly walked up to the door, knocking firmly with the back of his hand.

"Putting monstrels in prison is a waste of resources. They should kill you outright if they have a real reason to. Hopefully I can free any others in that prison whom are being held over petty nonsense."

Kurumu sighed, disliking how he had justified his good deed.

"What year are you in, Ms. Kusamoto?"

The tall girl smiled at Tora.

"I'll be a first year. You must be friends with Ms. Kurono."

"Yes. Nazohashi Tora. Pleased to meet you."

As the girls exchanged greetings, the door to Moka's suite pushed out. Kokoa regarded them with bright eyes while wearing a black tee shirt with a silver moon graphic. Candy red cotton shorts graced her hips.

"What do you all want?"

Hiboshi puffed up her chest.

"We are here to inquire about Ms. Sendou's whereabouts."

"That brat ran off with Moka this morning. They are helping Shirayuki get stuff."

"Yukari is helping Mizore?"

Kokoa shrugged at Kurumu's surprise.

"She had nothing better to do. I have no idea when they'll be back."

"Well that sucks."

Irewata smiled at Hiboshi's disappointment.

"Maybe if we go to town we can run into them."

"You'll probably find them at the baby store. Shirayuki looks like she could have that kid today."

Kurumu laughed, gesturing at the vampire.

"What are you doing right now?"

"Nothing much. Nagisa's bus gets here around six so I'm just zoning out and listening to music."

"You could come with us."

Kokoa snorted, pulling her door slowly in as she retreated back inside.

"No thanks. Have fun, Kurumu."

Kurumu pouted when the door shut, followed by the sound of the deadbolt being put in place. Hiboshi sighed dramatically as she placed her hands behind her head.

"Well I have no desire to interrupt baby shopping."

Kuyo gestured towards the trail leading out of the clearing off to the right.

"We could head to the school and take care of my obligations to Ms. Kusamoto."

"I would prefer checking in at the East Dorm."

Tora shook her belongings for emphasis.

"For the last three days, I've been making due with what little clothes I had brought with me and what outfits of Kurumu's that I could reasonably wear."

"I don't particularly care for either direction."

Irewata giggled at Hiboshi's remark, gesturing in the general direction of the second year dormitories.

"Perhaps we could hang out with Ms. Kurono in our room. She hasn't seen the furniture that Lord Kuyo bought for you the last time he was here."

"That does sound better than hanging out with this telephone pole."

Kusamoto blushed, glancing aside.

"I can't help that I'm tall."

"I wasn't talking about you."

Kuyo smirked, standing several centimeters taller than Kusamoto.

"Then I shall take my leave with Ms. Kusamoto. Once we finish our business at the school, we will wait for you at the dining hall."

Hiboshi sauntered over to him with a concerned look.

"Will it take you that long?"

"At least an hour. Maybe two. We can meet up at noon."

"Are you taking me out to dinner tonight?"

"I can't. I have work tomorrow morning and it's a long drive back to Kisetsuna."

Hiboshi pouted, glancing aside.

"Only because you decided to live by the office further away from Aranoiji."

"Genkoro isn't a short drive either, Netsuki."

The kitsune blushed, turning her back on him.

"Go do your thing. I'll see you at noon but we better have some alone time before you go."

"I leave her in your care, Ms. Kurono. Come along."

"See you, Ms. Kurono."

Kurumu smiled, offering a wave as Kuyo walked off with Kusamoto in tow.

"You know that we are just going to walk behind them."

Kurumu laughed at Tora's comment. She grinned, pointing at the open space between this building and the one Mizore had lived in last year.

"We could take a shortcut through the woods to the main trail. It's much faster."

Hiboshi huffed, stalking by them.

"You better not get us lost."

Kurumu snickered, effortlessly catching up to the smaller girl.

"I'm sure that we won't."

It took less than a minute to reach the line of the trees encircling the clearing. Kurumu took the lead, picking her way across the uneven terrain.

"What all did you do over the break?"

"We went to Mount Fuji and visited some family in Yamanoshita."

Kurumu rolled that name about her head for a moment.

"That's Shimote Tech, right? Where the track regionals were held."

"Mhm. One of my uncles moved there to be closer to his wife's extended family."

"Do you have cousins attending that school now?"

"Their kids are older than my big brothers."

Kurumu laughed, knowing there was over a decade between Hiboshi and her two brothers.

"What about you, Haruhi?"

"Nothing much. Just stayed home with the family."

Kurumu nodded as she stumbled out of the woods. She was on a flat, level path. She glanced about as the others joined her, confirming the familiar surroundings. That bend in the trail up ahead would have the trail that cut over to the first year boys' dormitory.

"It's this way?"

Kurumu sounded an affirmative, strolling by Irewata whom had pointed to the right. The other girls fell in step behind her as they reached the bend which curved to the left. Sure enough they passed by a narrow trail cutting through the woods to their left.

"How did that trip to your boyfriend's village go?"

Kurumu grimaced at Hiboshi's query as they navigated through the woods.

"Not as fun as I had hoped. Umiman was okay since it had several things to do. I also spent half a day in Ikinakawa since they have a portal from Umiman that can take you there in an instant."

"Really?"

"Yea. Yukari had theories on how it all worked but said she would need to see it herself to know for sure. They have three sets of those rooms in Umiman, connecting to Tsushimi, Ikinakawa and Kuminagawa."

"Kuminagawa… That's Ishou Academy."

"I'm surprised you know about that."

Hiboshi huffed indignantly at Kurumu as the woods ahead started to thin out.

"I know where our rival schools are located."

Crossing the intersection with the jogging path, Kurumu stepped up into the open clearing. The other girls followed without any protest, traversing the overgrown field.

"Kurumu! Tora!"

The shout caused Kurumu to stop in her tracks in the middle of the field. A familiar dark haired guy started towards them. His green school jacket was left open and a crimson headband kept his unruly bangs out of his eyes. He grinned mischievously, holding the strap of his schoolbag which rested on his right shoulder. Morioka Ginei, president of the newspaper club, had arrived.

"Of course it would be Senior."

"Who is with that troublemaker?"

Kurumu recognized both figures trailing behind Ginei. The one wearing the school jacket open and tan slacks was actually a girl. Udetama Imi had short, sandy blond locks and arctic blue eyes. Her multi fanged grin was due to her byakko heritage. She was carrying her schoolbag behind her shoulder.

This white haired beauty with the sleeveless sweater vest over her ample curves was none other than Hajinai Koyomi. She was wearing the school's pleated skirt and carrying a simple white tote.

"Koyomi!"

Kurumu rushed by Ginei to wrap up her fellow succubus in a squishy embrace. The girl staggered for a moment but returned the hug. Her pink eyes met Kurumu's before they breathed each other in.

'This is harder than I expected.'

Kurumu grinned at the mute girl's thought. She pulled back to arms' length.

"Did Ginei give you a hard time?"

Koyomi bit her lip, glancing aside.

'He has such passionate fantasies. My new panties are soaked.'

"Ginei. Stop being a pervert."

Tora snorted as she arrived with the other two girls.

"You are asking the impossible."

"I haven't done anything."

"I recognize Ms. Udetama but not this girl."

Kurumu grinned at Hiboshi's declaration. She stepped to the side of Koyomi, keeping one arm about the pale girl's waist. The succubus was slightly taller than her but shorter than Irewata.

"This is Hajinai Koyomi, granddaughter of Elder Hajinai, a famous matchmaker in southern Japan."

Koyomi nodded, reaching into her tote. She pulled out a notepad and flipped the top sheet over. She held it up to the other girls which revealed a generic pleased to meet you message.

"I forgot to mention that she's mute."

Koyomi nodded again, putting the notepad away.

"Quite nostalgic. Reminds me of Lady Otonashi."

Udetama snorted, making a dismissive gesture.

"She not stacked like that."

Ginei grinned, stroking his chin as he regarded Koyomi. One of his eyes was a smoky gray hue while the other was a mint green. He had lost one during his efforts to save Otonashi San in Okinawa last summer.

"True. Our little angel here is quite blessed."

Koyomi shuddered, leaning against Kurumu.

'He is doing it again. I might faint if this keeps up.'

"Just stop it, Ginei. She's not used to being around men."

Ginei's grin became more devilish.

"So I'm her first man."

Tora struck Ginei on the shoulder with the back of her hand.

"Give it a rest, Senior."

"I'm not doing anything."

Udetama snickered as Kurumu helped Koyomi regain her composure.

"Not knows what ya thinks he done but we helps pretty lass check in at Baratoge. Wrote bouts Kurono so we thoughts take her with to our suites."

"I take it this means the first bus has already arrived."

Hiboshi frowned at Tora's deduction.

"But the first bus arrives at three."

"They rescheduled the Saturday morning bus to Thursday morning to give the out of prefecture students more time to settle in. That should mean Ms. Hanetsume and Ms. Dangai are at the dorm right now."

"I saw those two on the southern prefectures bus. Was surprised that we didn't pick you up."

Tora huffed at Ginei's amused grin.

"You were informed of our Disneyland plans."

"True but I thought you would have family matters."

Tora smiled thinly at him.

"It didn't take as long as I feared. I've been staying with Kurumu these last few days."

"I wish I could go to Disneyland someday."

Hiboshi nodded at Irewata's musing. The kitsune had a contemplative expression.

"Maybe I could convince Ryoushi to take us."

Kurumu grinned at the use of Kuyo's first name.

"You sure are taking advantage of having a fiancé with money to burn."

Hiboshi huffed, turning her nose up indignantly.

"It's the least he can do for his future wife."

Udetama snickered, taking a step away from the group.

"Seeing how the silent princess founds her friend, think bouts time we leave. But before that."

There was a sudden rush of wind and Tora made a startled cry. Her skirt fluttered against her thighs as Udetama was instantly behind her. The girl turned about with a sparkle in her eyes as she grinned wide.

"Expect to see colors but ya gots nothing. Not thoughts ya the type, Nazohashi."

Ginei's grin mirrored Udetama's as Tora turned scarlet.

"Did I glimpse a memory of our sweet summer together?"

Flustered, Tora stormed off.

"You saw nothing!"

Laughing, Kurumu steered her new friend after her old one.


Kurumu was lying on Hiboshi's new bed in room 422 of the East dorm. She had her head propped up by the new pillows as she cuddled with Koyomi. The aroused succubus had finally settled down after hours of being away from Ginei's presence.

Hiboshi had acquired a new bed and mattress. It had a glossy black wood frame with a tall headboard and a curved footboard. The headboard had indents carved in the shape of flowers. The mattress had a fluffy, crimson comforter drawn over it with black sheets beneath. Two sets of pillows, one red and one black, were lined along the headboard. It was clearly a bed meant for two.

Irewata was sitting among the numerous stuffed animals spread out on Hiboshi's old bed. The simple wood frame had been placed in the other corner of the room with a salmon pink comforter drawn over the futon these dorm rooms were issued with. Hiboshi was allowing Irewata to use that bed since the gyokuto lacked a bed for herself.

At the foot of this bed was Hiboshi's old chestnut desk with the cabriole legs. The portraits placed on the desk were of Irewata's family. Dangai Michiko was sitting on the desk's chair which had a bannister style back. The brunette tengu from Shimane prefecture was garbed in her school uniform since all students were expected to ride the bus in school attire.

Her friend, Hanetsume Hatoko, was sitting cross legged on the floor with Tora and Hiboshi. She was in a skirt but the tengu had no concerns about displaying her white panties to the other girls. Despite these two being friends, they had picked other friends as roommates. Michiko would be living with Honda Kiki in 405 while Hatoko would be with Tobuyoku Suzume in 419. Those tengu girls would arrive tomorrow.

Against the wall beside the new bed was Hiboshi's bookshelf. It was cluttered with books, CDs and a new collection of DVDs. It was less than a dozen DVDs but Hiboshi planned to get more. The top shelves had portraits of her family, herself and the trophies she had earned from her junior high tennis career.

On the other side of the bookshelf was a new glossy black stand for a new television and DVD player. As nobody had been interested in watching a movie, they were listening to Hiboshi's Supersonic Girl CD by Mizuki Nana. It was playing over the speakers of a new sound system resting on the floor by the stand.

"Doubts ya could puts more in here if ya tried."

Hiboshi looked up at Michiko and shrugged.

"We have everything we need."

Kurumu giggled, running her fingers through Koyomi's hair. These white strands were so fine like silk.

"You could get a small refrigerator and microwave."

Hiboshi drawled out a thoughtful sound as she glanced about the room. By the hallway door was an alcove where they had left their shoes. Beside the alcove was a long closet with doors taking up the entire length of that wall. She gestured at her new television.

"I only have two outlets on that wall and there's no room to put a refrigerator by the desk."

"You could get a power strip."

Hiboshi frowned at Tora.

"What is that?"

"A cord with more outlets."

"Sounds wasteful when ya already gots a meal plan."

"Technically the third years have meal plans but they can use that money to purchase things from the commissary just like you can buy snacks from the school store."

Kurumu nodded in agreement with Tora's statement.

"Yea. Are you two going to get any furniture?"

"Naw. Got siblings to worry bouts."

"Rights. Save for citizenship first."

Kurumu suspected that Hatoko and Satsuki might be able to achieve that goal before the end of this school year if they kept their expenditures low. She smiled at Michiko.

"Do you have a sibling starting school this year?"

"Naw. Takumi gots one more year of junior high."

As far as Kurumu knew, Suzume and Kiki also lacked furniture. She understood Kiki's financial situation. Kiki had a single mother and an older brother so money had always been tight. Most people would not realize that given how fancy Kiki's wardrobe was, but that was the only thing she asked from her mother. Kiki did have a dresser but had not wanted to bring it to Yokai Academy.

Suzume was more of a mystery. Kurumu knew that Suzume was a middle child and that she got a regular allowance from her parents. Many girls had not bothered bringing a bed to school because of how tiny the rooms in Baratoge were. When Suzume had mentioned not having one, Kurumu had just assumed the girl had meant not bringing it to school. It was possible that she actually did not have one.

"Are you going to be able to sleep on that bed with all of those stuffed animals?"

Irewata laughed, picking up a blue bunny.

"If it's a problem, Netsuki won't mind if I crawl under her covers."

"Thoughts she engaged."

Hatoko huffed at her friend's remark.

"Like that stops Kurono."

Kurumu lifted up on her side, pouting.

"I'm comforting my friend. She was violated by Ginei's dirty thoughts."

"In his defense, he might not have realized she was a succubus right away."

"He isn't that clueless, Tora. He probably noticed her squirming from the first of his lewd fantasies."

"And ya deal with that always?"

Kurumu favored Michiko a smile.

"I got used to male attention back in junior high. Koyomi here hasn't been around men. She's been living in a female community her whole life."

"Will she be able to handle school?"

Kurumu shrugged at Tora before lying back down to caress Koyomi.

"She'll need sympathy from other girls. I don't want her being shunned as some kind of whore because her body is so receptive to men's stares. It makes us feel good even if we don't want to feel good."

There was a long pause in which only the music could be heard.

"Will things work with yer Amesuki?"

Kurumu groaned at Michiko's question, regretting her decision to tell them about the hospitality Nijiro's mother had given her. At least she had not mentioned the affair.

"I don't want to break up with him. I feel bad that I just left like that but he didn't give me much choice. He was determined to have a confrontation with his parents that morning."

"It's crazy that some guy was trying to kill you."

Hiboshi huffed at Irewata's comment.

"Not surprising. Kurono always ends up in the middle of some controversy."

"This wasn't my fault. I didn't even know this guy."

"You're fooling yourself, Kurono. At least Ryoushi and I have something in common. We were raised in the same community and while my blood isn't as pure as his, I'm practically a kitsune."

"Plan popping a kid out yer crotch soon?"

Hiboshi blushed at the crudeness of Hatoko's question.

"No! Even if I wanted to, I couldn't!"

Irewata giggled, tossing the bunny up in the air and catching it.

"Netsuki hasn't had her first heat cycle with her new body yet."

Hiboshi turned a darker shade of red.

"They didn't need to know that!"

Tora chuckled softly, patting Hiboshi on the shoulder.

"You implied as much with your first statement."

"I'm just saying that Kurono doesn't have enough in common with Mr. Amesuki. Being part undine won't matter if she isn't recognized as an undine. None of you should be thinking about crossbreeding."

Hatoko huffed, crossing her arms below her respectable bosom.

"Not thinks bouts breeding like Kurono's other friends."

"Hey now. I'm not chasing any boys and my interest in Senior was a passing curiosity."

"She jabbing at me."

Hiboshi nodded at Michiko's admission.

"Aren't you dating Noboru Kuroi?"

"Rights. He tengu though."

"I picked that up in the conversations Ms. Hanetsume had with Ms. Tobuyoku in our homeroom. Are things working out well between you two?"

"Believes so. Eat with him at lunch soon."

Tora let out a sound, picking up her phone. The sphinx checked the time.

"Speaking of lunch, it is almost eleven thirty. We should head out."

Irewata giggled, hopping up from the bed. She lobbed the stuffed bunny onto the comforter.

"We can't keep Lord Kuyo waiting."

Kurumu grumbled, deciding to get up since everyone else was. The music stopped when Hiboshi turned off the stereo, setting the remote control on the stand.

"Get up, Koyomi. We have to eat lunch."

Koyomi whimpered, surrendering to Kurumu's efforts.

'Will there be more men there?'

"I'm afraid so. Stay by me."

Hatoko snorted, stepping into the alcove as Michiko opened the door. The tengu fetched her loafers.

"Thinks ya draw more attention to her."

"Maybe. Are you going to at least try dating a guy this year?"

Hatoko huffed, exiting the room so Hiboshi and Tora could access the alcove.

"Said I made peace with my ma. Not means I wants dick in my cloaca."

Kurumu snickered, thinking she would never tire of Hatoko's crass attitude. Irewata gestured for them to go ahead, shaking her clutch and keys to prove her intent.

"I have to let go of you to pick up my shoes. You need to pick your own up."

Koyomi groaned, loosening her grip. Kurumu leaned over, snatching up her Mary Janes and purse strap in her right hand. Koyomi disengaged to grab her school loafers and white tote. Kurumu pranced out into the hall ahead of the girl, taking a cursory glance about as she hung her purse on her shoulder. The door right next to this one was for 424 while the two doors across the hall were for rooms 421 and 423.

"Whom are your neighbors?"

Hiboshi shrugged as Koyomi stumbled out. The girl immediately latched onto Kurumu's left side.

"I don't remember whom ended up in 424 but Ami and Kumiko are in 421."

Irewata giggled as she locked up the door with her sneakers in hand.

"No. Those two are in 420. Nyanya and Fufi are in 421."

Kurumu smiled with thoughts of the four mentioned girls as she followed the others down the hall. Two of them, Hineri Kumiko and Hazumi Furiko, had been in Kurumu's homeroom last year. Hineri had joined her sister's PSC which Tora was also a member of. Hazumi was a gyokuto on the track team. Yaisoku Ami was the niece of the tennis coach and had joined the tennis team. Meisai Nadako was another gyokuto whom was on the volleyball team with Irewata. All four of these girls from Aranoiji would be in Moka's homeroom this year. These thoughts brought a fifth girl to mind whom had been in Kurumu's class.

"What room is Madosuki in?"

Hiboshi shrugged as they passed by the last four doors in this hall. Ahead of them was the wall with the opening for the common bathroom.

"Don't remember. She got a room on a different floor."

"She's on the second floor. 207 I think."

Tora perked up as they arrived in the central lobby connecting the floor's two wings. Michiko pressed the button on the right wall to call up one of the elevators to the fourth floor.

"That room is close to mine."

"Which room are you in?"

"209. My neighbors in 211 are Ms. Endo and Ms. Matsuri and their friend Ms. Sugimoto is in 210."

Endo Eriko had been another one of Kurumu's former classmates alongside Madosuki Yasuko. That girl was in the poetry club with her two friends from the junior high in Ashikantai.

"Do you know whom is in 212?"

Tora laughed at Kurumu's query, shaking her head when the light above the elevator door lit up.

"No. But I think Ms. Shuzen's friends live nearby."

Kurumu recalled that Hotaru, Hikari and Ishiko were all on the second floor as she followed the other girls into the elevator. Once they were all inside, Michiko touched the button to close the door and start their descent. After a long moment of silence, Koyomi snuggled against her side.

'Will that guy be at lunch?'

Kurumu wanted to pet the girl's head but her shoes were in one hand and her other was already around Koyomi's waist. She smiled when a ding signaled their arrival on the first floor.

"You'll be fine. Take deep, calming breaths."

The lobby on the first floor was enclosed in a glass barrier with a magnetic lock. The reason for this was because many guys lived in single rooms, causing every room in West Dorm to fill up. The first floor of East dorm had been assigned to boys ever since the third year of these dorms being opened.

With a wave of her lunch card, the lock released for Hatoko. The tengu tugged the door open, waving for them to go through.

"Kurumu!"

Kurumu had only rounded the corner of the lobby when she saw a familiar blond. Shindou Asuka had short, jagged locks and crackling blue eyes. Wearing the standard school jacket and skirt, the raiji bounded over to them while clutching the strap of her schoolbag. Her loafers were in her other hand.

"Hello, Ms. Shindou."

Asuka chuckled, stopping short of the group which halted their progress.

"Hey, Hiboshi. And Nazohashi."

"Ms. Shindou."

Asuka grinned at Tora's response. She thumbed over her shoulder at a tall girl shuffling towards them. That was Taijin Yuu. She was also in the school jacket and skirt. Taijin had a schoolbag and a suitcase with her loafers pinched in the same hand. Both of these girls were from Iwate prefecture and had joined the track team with Hatoko and Suzume. They often ate lunch with the four tengu girls.

"We just checked in. Where are you headed?"

"Lunch."

Asuka eyes sparkled as she lifted up on her toes.

"Hatoko! And Michiko! Awesome!"

"Why are we blocking the hall?"

Kurumu laughed at Taijin's annoyed tone.

"Back up, Asuka. We need to put on our shoes."

Asuka retreated, allowing Hiboshi and Tora into the genkan area. Both dropped their footwear on the floor, stepping into their shoes as Kurumu steered Koyomi to the space.

"I'm going to go with them."

"We have to put up our stuff."

Asuka tossed her shoes on the genkan floor at the same time Kurumu dropped her Mary Janes.

"It's not like you don't have keys. You can catch up with us."

Taijin sighed heavily as Kurumu offered the tall girl an apologetic smile.

"Fine. I'll see you in the dining hall."

"You're the best! I'll save you a spot in the line!"

Kurumu chuckled, detaching from Koyomi so she could properly buckle up her shoes without losing her purse. As Taijin sauntered off, the others joined them in the genkan. Koyomi managed to put on her school loafers before Kurumu. As Kurumu secured her other shoe, Hiboshi drifted over to the automatic doors with Irewata. The glass doors slid open the moment the sensor detected their presence.

"Who is the new girl at your side?"

Kurumu grinned at Asuka, straightening up and fixing her purse strap back on her shoulder.

"Hajinai Koyomi. She's a first year from the Shimane prefecture."

"Oooo. She's from Michiko and Hatoko's town?"

"Naw. She from a succubi village."

"Guess that explains why she has huge tits like Kurumu."

Kurumu clucked her tongue, grabbing hold of Koyomi's hand. She steered the girl to the door, causing it to open. They sauntered out into the clearing to join the others.

Once the tengu girls had followed Asuka out, they all headed for the path leading out of this clearing. These two ell shaped four story buildings had a massive open unused space between them with only a narrow trail cutting through the woods which intersected with the path to the bus stop. This open space must have been where the other two dorms would have been built.

"Asuka. What room ya say ya in?"

"423. I'm right down the hall from Hatoko."

"We're neighbors! Netsuki and I are in 422."

"Cool! I heard that Hazumi was in 421 while Akari and Nozomi are in 424. This year will be fun!"

Kurumu smiled as they exited the clearing. This narrow trail was barely wide enough for her to walk alongside Koyomi as she entertained thoughts of those two girls in 424. Those were okami girls from Morihochou on the track team. Uchikawa Akari was related to one of the faculty members whom was good friends with the track coach. Bikiyama Nozomi was Akari's childhood friend.

"Did you buy any furniture for your new room?"

Asuka giggled behind them.

"Nope but I plan to. My parents gave me a hundred thousand yen to buy furniture."

"Is that going to be enough?"

"Who knows? I'll check around and decide what is worth having."

"Bets this spaz blows all on clothes and electronics."

"Maybe. How much that laptop cost you?"

Kurumu laughed, shaking her head.

"I don't know if I was ever given an exact number but it might have been a hundred thousand."

"Are they that expensive?"

"They can be, Ms. Shindou."

Kurumu smiled at Tora's response as the sphinx stepped out onto the level path to the bus stop. She emerged from the woods with Koyomi a second later, only to follow Hiboshi and Tora down another narrow path which would take them to the clearing about the dining hall.

"Hey Asuka. You've been writing letters to Sakamori, right?"

"Yea. I try to send her one every other week but I forget sometimes. She hasn't written back since the start of the year. I guess she finally got annoyed with me."

Kurumu sighed as they navigated the uneven, winding trail.

"Hinoko was committed for trying to kill herself shortly after the New Year."

"Committed?! What?!"

"She was put in the prison at Agano where they can keep her under surveillance. They are trying to break her of her drinking habit."

"But she's a shojo. Drinking is what she does."

"Well drinking can make you depressed and they don't want her depressed and suicidal."

Asuka grimaced, fussing with her schoolbag strap.

"That sucks. I did get a response from her mother about a month ago saying Hinoko was in the hospital but it sounded like she was getting better."

"I think she is. Yukari and I went to see Hinoko earlier this week."

"Can I go see her?"

"Maybe. You'd have to talk to Yukari's grandfather. It's only an hour drive from here."

"Cool. Sounds like something we could do on a weekend."

"I don't think we can make that a group outing, Asuka. If you want to go, it will only be with as many as we can fit inside Headmaster Sendou's sedan."

"Fair enough. Yuu's little sister wants to come here."

The sudden change of topic caught Kurumu off guard.

"She has a little sister?"

"Well, younger sister. She's taller than most of us."

Kurumu smirked, understanding the clarification.

"I don't recall her talking about this sister."

"Because Yuu is always embarrassed about everything. Bashira is more confident in herself."

"How much younger is this sister?"

"She has one more year of junior high."

"Oh. So she'll join us the same year as Michiko's brother."

"That's right. Hatoko will have to help me convince Bashira to join the track team since we can't count on Yuu. She will probably think the idea of being in the same club as her little sister too embarrassing."

"Why shoulds I help?"

Kurumu laughed as the woods started thinning out. Through the trees, she saw the black glass dome of Kurai dining hall. These curved panels held in a sliver lattice descended to a semicircular perimeter which was ringed with black glass doors giving access to the dining area. A few seconds later they had emerged from the woods to start their final jog of the journey.

Two tall figures stood by the entrance directly facing their trail. Kuyo had his arms crossed while the lady with him was holding several bags. They slowed their approach, joining the pair in seconds.

"Do we want to know how long you were waiting for us?"

"It was worth the wait."

Hiboshi huffed at his response to Kurumu's lighthearted query.

"You are right that I am. Are you finished with your charity work?"

"Yes. I believe Ms. Kusamoto has everything she needs."

Kusamoto smiled sheepishly when Kuyo opened the door for them.

"Whom is this pretty girl with Ms. Kurono?"

Hiboshi made a dismissive gesture as she walked into the dining hall.

"Some succubus she knows."

Everyone else in the group lingered indecisively by the open door.

"This is Hajinai Koyomi and this is Kusamoto Tsubasa. Both are out of prefecture first years."

"Kurono knows too many chicks."

Michiko chuckled at Hatoko's declaration, following her friend inside.

"Rights. Hard to keep up with them all."

Kurumu pouted as Irewata also took Kuyo's invitation to enter.

"We may as well go inside. Thank you, Lord Kuyo."

Kuyo nodded as Tora entered. Squeezing Koyomi's hand, Kurumu brought the girl across the threshold into the dining area. Several tables with seats or benches attached were strewn about the polished floor area. Most of the tables were vacant, making the occupied ones more notable.

The four boys of Hongu were all seated at the same table, accompanied by two senior girls from the same community. Naturally all six of them were garbed in standard school attire. The guy with the black fuzz about his head was Tatakai Kouzoku. The guy with the short, black, feathered locks sitting next to him was Uchiyama Makoto, younger brother to the track senior whom had stayed at Yukari's place.

The two guys sitting across from them were Ichida Taka and Noboru Kuroi. Ichida had golden brown hair while Noboru had peppered locks just like his sister sitting beside him. Noboru Hazuka was a stubborn girl whom had refused the affections of the student council vice president, Utsutei Mikado. Utsutei had graduated last year but had promised to come back and take Suzume on a date if she was still interested.

The last girl at the table was Shikichi Akatori. Like her friend, she had short hair but hers had a cinnamon hue. Shikichi was from the fencing club and had been Ginei's class rep two years in a row. This would be the first year the two were in different homerooms.

The other table that caught Kurumu's interest as they made their way to the lunch line was the one that Genzouyaki Nerume shared with five tall girls. All of these girls had the standard school jacket and skirt but Kurumu only recognized two of them. She suspected that the other three were first years.

Nerume was one of the few girls shorter than Kurumu on campus. She had her ebony hair pulled in an offside tail favoring her left. She was technically a member of the newspaper club but only helped hand out papers. She spent more time with her astronomy club.

Nerume had spent her spring break with Kakeru Chisa. Chisa was the tallest girl of this group, having her platinum blond locks shaved short with the exception of one swath in the back which fell lower than the bench she was sitting on. Chisa was part of the track team and might have been formally engaged to her boyfriend from the baseball team whom had graduated last month.

The girl with the grayish brown tresses shaved short only on one side was Goto Tama from the fashion club. Kurumu presumed the shorter girl with the fluffy, grayish brown hair was Goto's little sister, Poni. Those other two were most likely Poni's friends. One had short jet black hair which tapered in the back and had dark blue highlights on her bangs. The other had burgundy tresses held in twin tails at the base of her neck. Her thin bangs swept forward and curled, failing to reach her thin eyebrows.

"Kurumu. Tray."

Kurumu laughed at Asuka's prompting. She took the tray from the raiji, letting go of Koyomi's hand. Asuka grinned, handing a tray over to Koyomi.

"Yuu and I will sit with Hatoko and Michiko. You have fun with your new friends."

Kurumu smirked, waving at Asuka with her empty tray.

"I'll chat with you later."

The selection of food in the Kurai dining hall was not much different from the cafeteria at Yokai Academy. Kurumu perused the shelves, thinking she would keep things safe with chicken fried rice and a bread roll. She was surprisingly not that hungry despite skipping breakfast. Lacking coins for the vending machines, she opened up the refrigerated cart and grabbed a chilled green tea. Figuring this was good enough, she sashayed over to where Tora waited for her turn at the register.

"Are you going to eat with us or with Hiboshi?"

Tora favored her an intrigued look as the curly haired redhead totaled up the contents on Irewata's tray.

"Depends on whom you are trying to eat with."

There were other tables in use. Ginei and Udetama were chatting with four girls Kurumu had not seen before while the nearby table had seven unfamiliar guys. The four Hongu harpies from the softball team were all at the same table with three new faces. One was a guy which was unexpected.

There was a trio of unfamiliar guys at another table and a raven haired girl sitting by herself. There was also a table shared by the third year nekomusume cousins from Yonezawa. The two seniors had short white hair, making it difficult to tell them apart from afar. Hiyoshi Itsuko was from track while Hidarimeki Tsuri was on the softball team. They still had their suitcases with them.

"I was thinking of saying hi to Nerume and meeting the friends of Goto's little sister."

Tora looked at the occupied table before stepping up to the cash register.

"There is room for the three of us."

Kurumu hummed as the worker starting ringing up Tora's items. She noted that Asuka and Koyomi had lined up behind her and that Kusamoto and Kuyo were still selecting their meals.

"Tsubasa. You're eating with us."

Kusamoto looked up as she added a third entrée to her tray.

"Uh, sure. I'll do that."

Kurumu chuckled, only needing to wait a few more seconds before it was her turn. She stepped up to the wide podium, placing her tray down. As the redhead started adding up her items, Kurumu unzipped her purse to pull out her lunch card. She presented it to the woman just as she had put set the tea can down. The lady took Kurumu's lunch card, swiping it before handing it back.

Kurumu returned her card to her purse before grabbing her tray. She stepped aside to wait with Tora as Asuka took her turn at the register. Hiboshi and Irewata had claimed a nearby table for themselves while Michiko and Hatoko had gone over to sit at the Hongu table across from Noboru's sister and Shikichi.

"Do you think this is everybody on campus?"

"We are missing some of our closest friends."

"We both know that Mizore is out shopping with them."

"I don't see Kana so she must be on that third bus Ms. Toujou mentioned."

Kurumu smirked at Tora's mention of the blond illustrator for the newspaper.

"Wasn't she on your bus?"

"She was. We're waiting, Ms. Hajinai."

Koyomi nodded, stepping over to join them as Kusamoto had her turn at the register. Kurumu took in a deep breath, watching Asuka sit down at the end next to Hatoko. Her eyes drifted to the door.

"How far behind do you think Taijin was?"

"Depends on the elevators. She'll probably get here before we finish eating."

Kurumu grinned as Kusamoto sauntered over. She wordlessly took off, prompting the three girls to follow her through the dining area. It only took a few seconds to close in on Nerume's location. The three older girls all had suitcases and schoolbags resting on the floor behind their bench.

"I see that Nerume is tending to her stomach before checking in."

Nerume looked up from a tray that had five entrées. Goto chuckled, wagging her chopsticks at the trio sitting across from her. Her sister had the same rich brown eyes while the girl with the blue highlights had eyes with a rich sapphire blue hue. The last girl had silvery eyes and a soft smile.

"We checked my sister and her friends in first."

"Take a seat."

Kurumu grinned at Nerume's invitation, nodding at the girls.

"Care to scoot down? I got others here that need to sit."

The girls acquiesced, shifting over so that the two Goto girls were on the far end of the bench. Kurumu claimed the seat beside Nerume while Tora took the seat across from her next to the twin tailed girl. Koyomi sat on the end by Kurumu, leaving Kusamoto the last spot beside Tora.

"Thank you for letting us join you."

"No worries, Nazohashi. These girls need to learn to respect their seniors."

"Don't pull rank with me, Tama. Or I'll tell the whole school how crazy you are."

"Please. My antics are tame compared to the three boyfriends you had."

The younger girl gasped, touching the swell of her bosom.

"I'm an innocent maiden."

Goto snickered, wagging her chopsticks.

"I'm Goto Tama and this is my little sister Poni. Try not to be too disappointed with her."

Poni stuck her tongue out as her two friends giggled. Kurumu grinned as she pushed her chopsticks out of their clear plastic wrapping.

"I'm Kurono Kurumu, second year class one. This lovely girl beside me is Hajinai Koyomi from Shimane prefecture. She's a first year and can't talk."

"Can't talk?"

"She's mute."

Koyomi nodded, fishing her notebook from her tote. She flipped it open with the genuine greeting.

"That's not cool."

Kurumu giggled, gesturing across the table to the tall Kusamoto.

"And she is Kusamoto Tsubasa from Nagano prefecture. She's also a first year."

"Yes. I'm in Ms. Komeshita's homeroom, class two. They assigned me to room 720 in Baratoge but I have no clue where that is."

"Don't worry, Ms. Kusamoto. We can show you where it is after we finish eating."

"I'm curious how she got her homeroom already."

Kusamoto smiled at the girl with highlights.

"The first year homerooms are posted on the boards in front of the school."

Kurumu grinned at the revelation.

"We should go find out which homeroom Koyomi is in."

"Isn't Ms. Hajinai in 718?"

Kurumu perked up at Tora's remark.

"That's right! That means you two will be neighbors."

Poni and her two friends giggled.

"We all are. The three of us are up on the seventh floor."

"I should introduce myself before I start eating. I'm Nazohashi Tora, second year class eight. I'll be in the same homeroom as these three ladies."

Goto chuckled with a nod, thumbing at Chisa.

"This tall one is Kakeru Chisa. She's probably too shy to introduce herself. The little goober in the middle is Genzouyaki Nerume. Her stomach is like a black hole."

Nerume huffed, pointing at the multitude of empty boxes on each of their trays.

"You all had at least two entrées. Don't single me out."

The girl beside Tora smiled, touching her slight bosom.

"I'm Hidzume Sachiko."

"And I'm Binshou Toga. Don't know our homerooms yet but sounds like a trip to the school is in order."

"Not before the three of us check in."

"As if that will take long. We can swing by the school and be back before dinner."

Goto frowned at her sister.

"Maybe I don't want to walk to the school and back."

"Aren't you supposed to be a good example for me?"

The girls all shared a giggle when Kurumu suddenly shivered from a familiar surge of lust.

"Kurumu!"

She turned to the source, seeing a large young man walking with purpose away from the door. Taijin and another guy with burgundy locks were headed in the other direction which was for the lunch line. That kid was Musousaki Shinji whom would be in their homeroom. So was Burumoto Ushio, this big guy from the soccer team whom was making his way to their table. Both were from Hokkaido.

"Not even an hour into the school year and you're already playing with the other ladies."

Nerume giggled as the younger girls all shared looks of confusion. Burumoto had dark hair which was short and fine. His crimson eyes burned with amused passion. His broad nose had a stud through his left nostril and his left ear had three garnet stones. It still was a miracle that there was a school jacket big enough to get around his girth. He was not fat. He was just huge.

"What do you want, Ushio?"

He chuckled, coming to a stop behind Kusamoto.

"Is that any way to greet your boyfriend?"

The other girls all giggled, including the ones aware that this was a joke.

"You're not my boyfriend. This is Burumoto Ushio, second year class one. I'll have to be putting up with his antics an entire year."

"Lots of tall ladies here. Makes the shorter ones stand out."

His eyes settled on Koyomi and his lip curled up in a feral grin.

"Oh hello."

Kurumu saw Koyomi tremble.

"Ushio, don't."

Burumoto tore his eyes off the girl, grinning at Kurumu.

"Jealous?"

"No. She's a sensitive girl."

"Guys prefer sensitive girls."

Kurumu sighed in exasperation.

"Don't you have a meal to slaughter?"

"Very true. I did just check into my room, Kurumu. 419. I'm by myself."

Kurumu made a shooing gesture with her chopsticks.

"Go away you goofball. I'll see you in class."

Burumoto chuckled heartily as he stalked off.

"My futon is always waiting."

Kurumu sighed when he finally found other things more important.

"That guy was huge, Ms. Kurono. He would totally destroy you."

Kurumu rolled her eyes at Poni's amused statement.

"Yes. I've heard that plenty of times."

'That was intense.'

Kurumu smiled, setting down her chopsticks before rubbing the girl's back.

"You going to be okay?"

"What's her problem?"

Kurumu smiled at the confused looks she was getting from Poni and her friends.

"Koyomi is a succubus like me. She has spent her whole life in a female community. This is her first day being around men and it's been overwhelming for her."

"Is she shy?"

Kurumu sighed when Koyomi nuzzled against her shoulder.

"Our bodies react to male attention. I hate to admit this but it turns us on, even if we don't want to be."

"I thought your body only responded to Mr. Aono."

Kurumu laughed at Goto's genuine misconception.

"No. Sadly that isn't the case. But she will eventually get used to being always aroused."

"Are you seriously always aroused?"

Kurumu shrugged at Tora.

"Somewhat. But since it happens so much, you stop obsessing over it. You'll notice the casual attention but only strong instances will stand out. Like guys whom are very explicit in their fantasies about you."

"Like Senior."

"Yea. Or if you happen to stumble across someone your body can mate with. Then your body is hyper sensitive, making it difficult to even be in the same room."

"Is it still like that with Mr. Aono?"

Kurumu grinned at Goto, shaking her head.

"No. When his body fully became that of a vampire, mine stopped reacting to him. Now he isn't any different from another guy."

Tora nodded thoughtfully before pointing her chopsticks at Kurumu.

"You need to start eating if we want to hang out with these girls."

Kurumu laughed, opening up her box of chicken fried rice.

"Yea. Do you girls mind if we swing by Baratoge first? Kusamoto needs to drop off her things."

The other girls voiced no protests over that.


Kurumu smiled, stopping in front of her door. Koyomi was clinging to her side, carrying a large plastic bag which held clothes for tomorrow and her white tote. Not wanting to spend the night alone, Kurumu had asked the girl to sleepover.

"I bet you're glad the day is finally over."

Koyomi nuzzled her cheek against Kurumu's shoulder as Kurumu fished her keys out of her purse.

'It was so hard to eat. Does every guy want my body?'

Kurumu sighed, inserting her key into the lock which oddly gave her dirty thoughts. She twisted the deadbolt back before removing her key.

"Yes, Koyomi. But that doesn't mean they love you."

Kurumu twisted the knob and pushed the door in. Shuffling across her threshold with Koyomi at her side, she turned on the light before dropping her keys back inside her purse. Koyomi loosened her hold to set her plastic bag down.

'I know that. They were all strangers.'

Kurumu chuckled, detaching from Koyomi so she could shut the door.

"Hopefully you'll make good friends with the girls on your floor."

Kurumu set aside her purse, bending down to unbuckle her Mary Janes. Koyomi had already parted with her school loafers and was drifting to the middle of Kurumu's room.

'Not Poni. She thinks I am too sexy.'

Kurumu smirked as she freed her right foot.

"Are you checking other girl's thoughts?"

'Is that wrong?'

Kurumu paused a moment before loosening her other shoe. If she had been doing that, she may have avoided the whole issue with Juri. She stepped out of her other Mary Jane, lifting up.

"I try not to do that."

Koyomi nodded slowly with her pink eyes distant. She was caressing her bosom confined in the school blouse and vest. Her fingertips were obviously at an unseen nipple.

"How are you feeling?"

Koyomi smiled, stopping the motions of her hand.

'Hot. Tingling. Will it be like that every meal?'

"We don't even have half of the students on campus, Koyomi."

'Will this get worse?'

Kurumu mulled that over as she grabbed the hem of her top. She yanked it up over her head, allowing her bare breasts freedom. Her pink eraser nipples had been hard most of the afternoon, rewarding her lots of juicy thoughts at dinner.

"Possibly. Most guys our age lack actual sexual experience so they don't have memories to fuel their fantasies. The best they can do is try to insert you and themselves into a porn magazine or video they have seen. It can be tasty but it lacks substance."

Koyomi nodded when Kurumu started unbuttoning her jeans. Taking the hint, the girl dropped her bag before grabbing the hem of her school vest. She pulled it up over her head as Kurumu seized the sides of her jeans, wiggling them down her hips.

"After a few months, you should be able to ignore how flush these unimaginative thoughts make your body. Sure you can indulge in them if you want, but that's your choice."

Koyomi had finished unbuttoning her blouse, revealing a simple white bra. Bending over, Kurumu tugged her pant legs down to her socks. In seconds she was fully undressed while Koyomi was down to her bra, socks and a boring pair of white briefs.

'No underwear?'

"I was in a hurry to leave this morning."

Gathering up her clothes, she strutted over to her closet door. She pulled it open, turning on the light as she drifted inside. She lobbed the clothes into her hamper before perusing her pajama selection. While she wanted to be sexy for Koyomi, she had already exhausted her chemise options. Guessing she had no other choice, she grabbed her gray tank top and black cotton shorts.

It only took a few seconds to put on her sleep attire. Turning off the light, she sauntered back into her main room. Koyomi was naked and toying with a fat pink nipple standing proudly from her tit. An unruly patch of white curls graced her crotch.

"Have you ever played with yourself?"

The flush girl stopped her antics, managing a smile as she lowered her hand from her tit.

'What do you mean?'

"Have you made yourself orgasm?"

The succubus rested her hands on her navel near the start of her curls.

'That word is unfamiliar.'

Kurumu started to feel concerned as she drifted to arms' reach of the taller girl.

"Have you rubbed your spot between your legs?"

The girl looked down, sliding her fingertips into her hairy nest.

'It has never tingled like this before. Should I rub it?'

The notion that a girl her age had never masturbated felt impossible. Even simple curiosity would get the better of the most conservative girls like Tora. While Koyomi had grown up in a community without men, it was not like girls needed to masturbate with a generic guy in mind.

"This might be better if you lie down on my bed."

'What would be?'

"Making yourself orgasm. I doubt anyone can do it while standing."

Koyomi meekly nodded, shuffling over to the bed. She sat down, spreading her knees.

'I just rub it?'

Kurumu looked away when the girl's fingers started exploring her groin. Getting down on her knees, Kurumu gathered up Koyomi's discarded garments.

"Yea. Keep doing that until your body climaxes. I can't explain it too well so you can check my memories if you need an example."

To make things convenient for Koyomi, Kurumu brought up a somewhat recent memory of fooling with herself. She had woken up from a naughty dream which involved cheating on Nijiro. Feeling too aroused to fall back asleep, she had finished herself off.

The ragged breaths Koyomi made were causing Kurumu's arousal to build. Tomorrow morning Nijiro would be here and it would feel so good to have him buried inside her. His hands clutching her waist as his cock pumped his seed into her pussy. That would be such bliss.

Kurumu was letting her thoughts stray too much as the heavy aroma of sex filled the room. She retrieved a white silk garment from Koyomi's bag, noticing that Koyomi had changed positions. The silent girl was now on her side, squeezing her hand between her thighs as her body writhed.

"I'm sorry, Koyomi. You should really only do this when you're alone in your own room."

Koyomi panted with her eyes closed tight. Soft squishy sounds emanated from her clenched thighs as she rolled onto her belly. Her white tail slithered out with the spade end coiling about her ankle. The mute girl rocked her hips against Kurumu's mattress as if it was her partner.

Kurumu crawled over to the bed, placing Koyomi's garment on the mattress. She resisted the urge to touch the girl or herself.

"Keep doing that until you can't. It won't take long."

It was half of a minute at most. Koyomi's sharp breaths transitioned into more relaxed exhales as her hips moved more seductively. She flooded Kurumu with amorous thoughts, wanting to kiss and cuddle. She wanted to do this again but with a partner.

"I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself."

Koyomi opened her eyes, regarding Kurumu with wanton desire.

'Feels so good. Better than anything.'

Kurumu smirked, reaching up to brush Koyomi's bangs from her face.

"You should put on your pajamas."

'Can we kiss?'

Kurumu pouted, leaning over to snatch up the silk garment. She tossed it against the nude girl's side.

"No. You should save that for people you love."

Koyomi favored Kurumu a sultry look, relaxing her body even more. Two leathery wings eased out of her back near each of her shoulder blades. The succubus flexed her chiropteran appendages which were the same white color as her tail.

'I want to kiss you. Make you feel good.'

Kurumu felt the tug of Koyomi's allure. While she was aroused, she had no intentions of giving in to this girl whom had just discovered the joy of self-gratification. Putting her hands firmly on the mattress, she pushed herself up on her feet.

"Nope. Now get dressed."

Koyomi pouted, freeing her hand from between her thighs. Crawling up to a kneeling position upon the mattress, she regarded Kurumu with longing.

'Please.'

"No. We're not close enough friends to do stuff like that."

'You mean like Moka or Mizore?'

"How many memories of mine did you rifle through?"

'You opened your mind to me.'

Kurumu blushed, hoping she had not ruined this girl's innocence.

"I just didn't want you to agonize over this hunger for male attention like I did. I hated myself and how my body was receptive to guys I had no interest in. It made me feel like a whore."

'You hate that word.'

"Yes. You should too."

Koyomi sulked, touching the silk garment at her side.

'Still want to kiss.'

"Absolutely not. You should save that for your future boyfriend."

Pouting the succubus unraveled her tail from her ankle. She swung her legs over the side of the bed, shifting into a seated position. Koyomi gave her a pleading look as she dragged her pajamas into her lap.

'But you kiss other girls while having a boyfriend.'

"Well I'm not a very good girlfriend."

Koyomi shook the garment out, revealing it had short sleeves. Slipping both of her feet through a large opening, Koyomi scooted off the bed onto her feet. She dragged the silk fabric up her torso, slipping one arm through a short sleeve before the other. She flexed her wings again, careful not to touch the walls.

'You still love Tsukune.'

Kurumu sighed, lacking the heart to deny it.

"Yea. But things are better this way. He has Moka and I have Nijiro."

Koyomi smiled thinly, cocking her head. Her eyes still hungered for more.

'Ever since his father brought up getting an undine wife to share with Nijiro, you have had several passing thoughts of being with Tsukune and Moka.'

Kurumu huffed, having entertained that notion much longer than that.

"You are not going to guilt trip me into making your coochie tingle again. They are both aware that I would not refuse a permanent threesome, but none of us think that would be the best outcome. I can't even have babies with Tsukune so why would I even ask?"

Koyomi suddenly hugged her, causing Kurumu to relax. She placed her hands on the girl's shoulders as Koyomi snuggled her cheek against Kurumu's cheek.

'Because having babies is not the only reason why people get married.'

Kurumu groaned as her own logic was thrown back at her in her own voice. She moved her head aside when the girl planted a kiss on her cheek.

"Stop, Koyomi. Settle down."

Koyomi lowered her head, softly touching her lips against Kurumu's neck.

'You want comfort. That is why you have Nijiro. To fill the void in your heart.'

Kurumu slipped her arms down the girl's sides to hug Koyomi better. There was truth in that. Her mother had died and Tsukune had rejected her.

"You can't spend the night with me."

Koyomi pulled back to arms' length, frowning.

'Why not?'

Kurumu patted Koyomi's sides.

"We should check on Rubi. She's probably home alone and bored."

Koyomi glanced at the wall near the bottom of Kurumu's bed.

'I guess. Should I get a boyfriend?'

Kurumu laughed, detaching from the girl. She stalked around the bed, feeling up the wall for the device.

"It's probably too soon for you to be doing that."

'But sex feels good.'

Kurumu snorted, touching the device. A surge of energy rushed through the air as the particles of the wall were pulled apart to allow passage.

"I can't deny that but you should get used to men first."

'How long should I wait?'

Kurumu shivered when she stepped through the opening. She beckoned for Koyomi to follow.

"At least give it a year. Then you can pick someone you find attractive."

'But I just want someone to feel good with.'

Kurumu clucked her tongue, thinking she would have to guide this girl away from the temptation of mindless pleasure. Finding the knob to the closet door, she twisted and pushed the door out.

The scene in Yukari's suite caught Kurumu by surprise. Two dark haired girls in school uniforms were seated at the low table in the center of the room. Both girls stared with wide, brown eyes at Kurumu's arrival. The shorter one pointed at Kurumu, turning her eyes upon Yukari.

"That girl just came out of your closet!"

Yukari calmly sipped from her tea. The witch was garbed in a sky blue sundress.

"Yes. That would be Kurono Kurumu, my neighbor. She gets lonely and often tries to sleep in my bed."

"Evening, Ms. Kurono."

Rubi waved, standing by the sink. A black, short sleeved, shirt dress was swathed about Rubi's mature body. This dress had pockets on her tits. A lacy white hem lined the ends of her short sleeves while the bottom of the pleated dress reached below her knees.

Kurumu smiled, gesturing for Koyomi to follow her inside. The succubus acquiesced, entering the room with her wings tucked against her back and her tail coiled about her left leg. The two girls gasped again.

"A demon!"

"A gorgeous demon!"

Kurumu laughed, shutting the closet door behind her.

"Yes. This is Hajinai Koyomi from the Shimane prefecture. She's mute so she can't talk."

Koyomi smiled, bowing slightly which caused the both of the new girls to gasp.

"Her tits are huge!"

"What kind of demon is she?"

"A succubus. Kurumu is too."

Kurumu smiled, grabbing Koyomi by the arm. She steered the girl over to the side of the table.

"I'm surprised that you remember her."

Yukari huffed as Kurumu and Koyomi knelt at the table across from the two girls.

"I have an excellent memory, Kurumu. You know this."

"Would you like to introduce your new friends?"

"They barely qualify as guests."

The shorter girl with the messy hair which was pulled up in a short top knot pouted.

"Aw. I'm family."

"Barely."

The other girl had shoulder length hair. Two swaths had been braided along the sides and tied together in the back with a dark blue ribbon.

"We're only here because she idolizes you."

Yukari sighed dramatically, gesturing at the pair.

"This is Imai Rin and her friend Tanaka Kokono. Ms. Imai is the daughter of my father's cousin."

"You can call me Rin."

"We're from Yoshikawa."

Kurumu grinned, having heard about Yukari's extended family living in human cities.

"Are the two of you witches?"

Yukari huffed indignantly.

"Can you call them witches if they can't cast spells?"

"Hey now. I can levitate."

Tanaka smiled apologetically at her companion's response.

"I've tried spells. Best I've managed is making lights flicker."

"That's what happens when witch blood gets too mixed with human blood. These two should have just enrolled in a normal high school."

Imai pouted in an endearing manner.

"But I wanted to be in high school with Big Sister Yukari."

Yukari blushed, purposefully drinking from her tea.

"Don't be stupid. I'm younger and shorter than you."

"You'll still be my senior."

Kurumu grinned, sensing that made Yukari proud.

"You never told me that you had relatives coming to Yokai Academy."

The flustered witch set her tea cup down.

"I didn't know! These two were just sitting on my doorstep when I got back from town!"

Imai grinned broadly, giving a thumbs up.

"We've been sitting at her door since three!"

Tanaka smiled softly, leaning back to pat her schoolbag.

"Yea. We came here right after checking in at our dorm."

"These dummies seem to think I will let them spend the night."

Imai gave another criminally cute pout.

"But I'm family. Shouldn't you look out for me?"

"You said it yourself. We're just a couple of defenseless humans surrounded by scary monsters. It's your duty to protect us."

Yukari grumbled at the pair.

"Maybe your parents wanted you dead."

Kurumu gasped in unison with the two girls.

"Yukari!"

"I've been more than kind. I even cooked for them."

Imai grinned broadly, patting the flat of her stomach.

"Which was amazing. I never would have guessed my genius cousin was an excellent chef."

Yukari blushed darker as she wagged her finger at her relative.

"Flattery will get you nowhere!"

Kurumu giggled as a thought crossed her mind.

"I thought you would be spending your whole day with Moka and Mizore."

The flustered witch sighed heavily, picking up her tea.

"I was until Tsukune joined us. Then I just felt awkward so I came home."

"Since when have you felt awkward about being around those two?"

Yukari drained the glass, setting it back down.

"It feels different now that they are an official couple. Like I'm in the way."

"Oh? Does my famous cousin have a love interest?"

Yukari snorted, glancing aside.

"What does it matter? I'm only twelve so I'm not allowed to do anything."

Kurumu smiled as the two girls giggled.

"You should humor these girls. Let them stay."

"That's what I've been saying. We have two spare futons that they can use."

Kurumu grinned at Rubi's addition.

"Yea. And if you don't mind, Koyomi and I will join you."

Yukari groaned, leaning back on her palms which drew the fabric of her sundress up her thighs.

"Kana owes me one after this."

Kurumu frowned at the second mention of the blond illustrator today.

"Kana? What does she have to do with this?"

"How do you think these two knew which suite I lived in? They were on the same bus as Kana."

"She was very helpful."

Yukari scowled at Imai.

"She told complete strangers where I lived."

"I'm not a stranger."

Imai truly had pouting down to an art.

"Since the two of you came straight here, you probably don't know which homerooms you are in."

"Have those been assigned yet?"

"They were on the boards in front of the school. Koyomi was put in class one with Mr. Hirojima."

"You stopped by the school?"

Kurumu grinned at Yukari.

"I've been walking all around campus today. I've already met four of the girls whom will be living up on the seventh floor with Koyomi."

Tanaka gasped as Imai let out a happy cry.

"Make that six! Kokono and I are up on the seventh floor!"

"Which won't be fun. At least we're right by the slow elevator."

Kurumu grinned, grabbing Koyomi by the hand and giving it a squeeze.

"Looks like you have two more friends."

'Should I have washed this hand?'

Kurumu coughed up a laugh, letting go of the girl's sticky hand.

"Yes. The sink is over there."

Koyomi pushed up on her feet, stalking over to Rubi's location.

"Which other girls did you meet?"

Kurumu grinned at Imai, hearing Koyomi turn on the faucet.

"I met Goto's little sister, Poni, and her two friends, Hidzume and Binshou. I also met Kusamoto Tsubasa. Kuyo personally brought Tsubasa here from her home in Nagano."

"That's the mare that took a shit in front of us!"

Kurumu flinched at Yukari's announcement as the other two girls made looks of disgust.

"It was a prison! They didn't have stalls so you had to do your business in front of everyone."

"That sounds horrible. Why were you in prison?"

"It was a complicated situation. Thankfully we only had to spend a weekend incarcerated."

Kurumu smiled at Yukari's curt explanation as Koyomi drifted back over to them.

"Yea. I'm glad that Kuyo could get at least one of the girls out of there."

"I believe that Yukari is letting you two stay. Perhaps we should all change into pajamas?"

Both of the younger girls looked at Yukari with expectations. Yukari sighed heavily.

"Fine. You can stay the night."

Imai hopped to her feet, holding her hands up high.

"Awesome! I was going to flaunt my sexy pajamas that I convinced Mom to get me for high school but I don't stand a chance in the current company."

Tanaka giggled, picking up the schoolbags as she got to her feet.

"They're succubi, Rin. Those two even smell like sex."

Kurumu blushed as Rubi followed the pair over to the bathroom. She could feel Yukari's eyes on her when the bathroom door closed.

"Do I want to ask what you were doing with this girl before you invited yourself in?"

'She taught me how to masturbate.'

Kurumu could tell by Yukari's reaction that Koyomi's thought had not just been for her.

'You little shit.'

'You should have kissed me.'

"I hope you don't plan to give those lessons to every other girl you take an interest in."

Kurumu shivered from Yukari's reproachful look.

"I can explain."

"Oh, I'd love to hear you try."