Chapter 17: Advice On Making New Friends

After school and graduation was over, I then continued my story with Ms. Accord about what Satan and Ecolo were trying to do with those stones. And surprisingly, she was on our side for once.

Now what I mean by that is that she wants me to head back to the United Kingdom so that Satan and Ecolo won't have to bother pursuing me for the stone back. And that right there may be a good tactic, so now I'm really convinced that I should head back home.

Now you see why I really need to protect myself at all times. I know I say this a lot, but believe it or not, my feelings for myself are strong and they can't go nowhere.

Which is why I pulled out the gem from my pocket and took a look at it.

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Then looked at the sky.

Don't worry, Mom. Whatever happens, I won't let anything stand your way. You too, Dad.

"Are you still concerned about what happened back there?"

I then heard this one person in which I did not HIGHLY expect to be here at this moment.

And it kinda shocked me a little bit because mainly she spoke up to me as if she was wanting to take this event like she wanted to be my assistant.

"Oh… No, not at all. I'm just trying to find ways to make something happen here." I said.

"I see. But the main question is… how will you do it?"

"Well… You see, Ciel, the only way I can make something happen is if I go back to my world to research more details about this stone and who are the how I say… "pursuers" that are looking for this thing. I also got a word from my mom that this is also happening back in my world too."

"Huh. Back in your world, you say? Well now… this must mean that other dimensions might be joining in on the case if my knowledge is correct. It may sound a little confusing, but if two worlds are to experience a flash of light, then that could mean other people from different dimensions who know about these stones are now on the hunt."

"I guess so. I only have seen Satan and Ecolo showing their hungry faces for those stones but there might be more evil beings that will join the fun too."

"I agree."

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"You know... I want to ask you something. How were you born like this?" I asked Ciel.

"Well… I have no answer for that. But what I CAN tell you is that there are other angels like me in this world. However, they often don't come here much."

"Did you know Harpy?"

"Harpy? I don't know that person."

"She's definitely an angel too. But with no halo on her head. Singing is just her specialty."

"I see."

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Her personality seems way calmer than I expected. Is she diligent out of those 5 angels?

"You also kinda sound… quiet. Is that really your personality? Because… you know I… share that personality too."

"That is exactly how I am. I'm supposed to be diligent out of everyone. I haven't told you this before, but this is why I'm officially part of the Light Academy Student Council. I'm the Student Council's treasurer."

"Oh, well kudos to you. Wait, so who are the other 4 angels. Did they sign up?"

"Yes. There's this one angel named Floré who is currently the Student Council President. She can be very strict at times, but she's also nice because that's just her job."

"Oh. Ok."

"Yup. Another angel is Roco who is the secretary in which nobody in the light academy highly expected her to take part in that role. She is cheerful and always excited about many different things that she desires most. She also offers sandwiches to everyone."

"Wow… she is kinda nice."

"She sure is."

"There weren't that many people who took part in that student council back in my world, but… the light academy seems like a serious group doesn't it."

"It may be a serious group, but it's also just for fun."

"Huh… School or no school, I wish there were specific events like those. Because we didn't do much back in my world. It was kinda tedious, but not that tedious. They would just do some sort of small events that can make the environment more fun. At first I didn't believe it, but the schools actually tell the truth."

"Well, did you have any friends back in your world?" Ciel asked me.

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"N-No. I was just solo."

"I see now."

"I wish to make some, but now that you guys have my back, I wish to say that you are the only ones that I could rely on for now."

"You don't need to be the only one clinging on to us. I would suggest putting faith into your charisma and make some friends if you really feel like it. I would do the same to Klug, Io, Toule and Primm. But not all the time I would do that. I would need to have a high relationship with someone that shares the same traits that I have."

Those words that Ciel said made me want to take notes in my thought bubble. Because for instance, I should have been making friends in the past but there is still time in the near future that I could make magic happen.

"Ok. Your right. Once I get back to the United Kingdom,

I think I'm gonna need some practice on securing relationships with anyone that I can trust more."

"It would be best to do it in the museum. I can give you more advice on how you can maintain your high level of trust with anyone."

"Really? I don't mind… but I feel like I already know those people back in the museum. Especially Klug."

"I know. But they can also help make it better for you. Do you want that?"

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I've got no choice.

"O-Ok. I give." I said as I just accepted Ciel's offer.

"Alright. Come on. We'll go together and do that."

"Alright."

The two of us walked down to the museum. It sure seemed to me that I could learn to make new friends in my sixteen-year old life with the help of Ciel.

"So are you sure you want me to take part in this one? I may be the only person that has no friends, but I'm just asking." I asked Ciel.

"It'll help build your character, no matter what. There's going to be a lot of advice, though."

"Umm… Ok."

"We all don't talk much about having relationships, but the least we can talk about is how to start up one, and how you can maintain your character."

"It definitely sounds like a workaholic move." I said with a sweatdrop.

"No it doesn't. We are only here to help you continue fresh for when you get back to this United Kingdom world. There's nothing wrong about it."

"Well… Yeah, I guess you could say that you guys were the easiest I could communicate with. Although I didn't talk to you the most."

"We will soon get there. After all, you do seem to have a calm personality so I believe we will get along just fine."

"Definitely." I said with a smile.

"Alright. Let's head inside." Ciel said as the two of us went inside.

As usual there was no one in this museum. It's kinda odd how there wouldn't be anyone, not a single person, inside. Maybe an advertisement would be just the perfect fit.

But I'm not only trying to take over this place. I'm only suggesting that it should be better.

"Anyone in here?" Ciel asked as she was trying to get everyone's attention.

"We are over here." I heard some people say. Probably, Io's voice as we were going to that said voice.

"Oh. Hello everyone." Ciel greeted the three bibliographers.

"Good day, Ciel. Ah. We meet again, Kaze." Io said.

"Hi, Kaze." Primm said.

"Welcome back." Toule said.

"I'm fine. Thanks for asking." I said.

"So what brings you two here?" Io asked.

"Well, I'm trying to help Kaze on keeping her relationships strong with everyone."

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"But… aren't we all in a relationship?" Primm asked, looking highly confused.

"Well, we are now. But the gist of it is that she never made any friends back in her world and sparked a relationship with them so now I have to give her advice on how to do so." Ciel explained.

"Oh. You never had friends back in your world?" Io asked me.

"No. It was kinda hard to make some in the first place."

I said.

"Well we were on break anyways. We can totally help you if that's what you want." Toule said.

"I got nothing better to do." Io said.

"Me either. I could always give you the best advice." Primm said as well.

"Thank you. I never really thought I would rely on someone like you." I said to those three girls.

"Well… the basics are simple. What are your favorite things to do besides having to fulfill your dream?" Io asked me.

"My favorite thing to do? Um… Well I do read books all the time so that's my hobby. I honestly would take a break from those things, but reading is just my thing."

"Reading books? Ok, so maybe you can go to a library and see if anyone has interest in reading books as well."

"But I can't just do that straight up. It may feel like I'm trying to stalk into their privacy."

"You don't need to stalk. What you can do is find out what other people are reading. And if you think that what they are reading builds your interest, then try to raise your confidence and ask them if you heard of it." Ciel explained.

"Oh. Alright I got it now." I said, understanding what Ciel was trying to say.

"But not everyone is gonna spark a relationship just because you met them once. The only way you can do that is if you can try to get along more often and talk about the current topics." Toule said.

"Ok, got it." I said, still trying to process through my mind on what I need to do.

"Yeah. I kinda think we were the easiest to have a relationship with because you were really special to us."

"Uh… Yeah, Thanks, Primm." I said while scratching my head.

"You're welcome."

"Wait… so that's the basics?" I asked.

"Yup. That's the basics. But now we're gonna tell you how you can maintain your relationships." Ciel said.

"Oh ok."

"You seem to not care about these things, don't you?" Io asked, concerned about the way I'm feeling right now.

"Oh yes, I do care. I'm just putting all your advice into my thoughts." I said.

"Ok. No worries."

"So basically, Kaze, If you have managed to spark a relationship, then all you have to do is try to keep your relationship as long as possible. To do that, you have to keep talking about current topics and try to create some funny moments."

"Some funny moments?" I asked with a sweatdrop.

"It will help make your relationship with people develop faster."

"I… guess I'll try that. I never really wanted to make funny moments but I'll see what I can do." I said with a sweatdrop.

"I just heard that you and Amitie get along fine. Isn't that who you want as your current friend?" Io asked.

"Yeah, she is. I just wanted to learn how I can make a friend when I get back home. Because for me, I would be alone."

"Oh. Sorry for jumping to conclusions." Io said in a soft tone.

"I mean we can try to maintain our relationships. Ciel is nice, so we get along with her fine." Primm said.

"Thank you, Primm." Ciel said.

"And Klug… He may be a bit of a klutz, but he's still nice at the same time." Toule said.

"Well… not all the time he's a klutz. He's just trying to be himself." Ciel said.

"I know Klug alright. He's not gonna be anymore of a klutz once you girls see him differently. I just had to change his personality around. Just a little."

"R-REALLY?!" All the girls shouted.

"Yeah. I had to do that in school, so he won't try to bother your privacy anymore. He should be generous by then."

"Well… I mean I didn't want you to step in… I didn't know you were giving him the magic touch!" Io said.

"Well I am…"

"It was sort of like that I believe." I then heard a voice that came from the back.

And I did not expect them to come except for one person.

"Oh. Hello, Klug." Ciel said.

"Hi, Ringo. Maguro. Sig. I didn't know Sig would be in this." I said.

"Well I kinda brought him along. He said he was bored." Ringo said.

"Yup."

"Ah… I see." I said.

"Anyway, what are you all talking about?" Klug asked.

"Kaze needed help on starting up and maintaining her relationships before she gets ready to leave Primp Town."

"But don't you have us, Kaze?" Ringo asked.

"Yes, but I never had friends back in my world and never tried to keep a relationship so these girls are going to help me out on this one. It's only going to be for the afternoon." I said.

"Well… that's a shocker. I thought we were going to be in a… mixed crew or something like that." Maguro said.

"Well… you guys were the only ones that were kinda shocked. Remember? Because I was new here. I wanted to make magic for a reason. I mean I never expected to make friends, but I can't be the only person that has to live my life miserable and cranky. It's unhealthy for my personality traits. So I need to try to at least get communicative just like everyone else. Just like how I was to all of you." I said.

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"Ok. I understand." Klug said.

"Me too." Ringo said.

"We do too." Everyone said except for Sig.

"What about you, Sig?" I asked.

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"Uhh… What?"

"Did you understand what Kaze said?" Klug asked.

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"What was it again?" Sig asked.

"Aw geez." I said as I facepalmed.

"Well… I might say that Sig is just Sig. He may not remember much, but I bet he'll come to you anytime soon." Maguro said.

"*sigh* I guess it may be the only way." Ringo said.

"Let me guess. You got a crush on Amitie?" Klug asked.

"Let me guess. You got a crush on Ciel?"

"Hahahahahahahaha!" All of us laughed except for Ciel and Klug on what Sig just said. What a backfire.

"W-W-W-Why would I do such a thing?! I have no idea what you are talking about, Sig!" Klug shouted.

"Uhh… Is that really true, Klug?" Ciel asked, confused.

"N-No! I-I would never make love to a single girl! P-Please believe me." Klug said, with blushes on his face.

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"Are you really sure? You may be blushing." Ciel asked.

"I'm trying to fade them away. I just like you guys as friends. Not as lovers."

"Um… Klug. I'm actually a boy." Maguro said.

"Same." Sig said.

"Uh… Hey. Sorry to ruin the romance, but we're kinda off-topic right now. I would kinda love to talk about Ciel and Klug together but that can be saved for another time." I said.

"Way to go, Kaze." I heard Klug whisper.

"You may be right. We kinda went ahead of ourselves there with that strange moment." Ciel said.

"I'm kinda shocked though, Kaze. You didn't have that many friends back in your world?" Ringo asked.

"It's unforeseen, but I was really alone." I said.

"Well… do you want us to help you out on this one?"

"Toule, she can handle it. It's her world." Io said.

"Yeah, Io has a point, Toule. I mean I'm going back alone. My mother rented this house for myself." I said to Toule.

"It's really odd how you travel within dimensions." Klug said.

"Agreed. I never even expected this in the first place."

"So do you now get it, Kaze?" Ciel asked.

"Yes. I have everything that I need to make a good amount of friends." I said.

"I hope this doesn't end in a failure." Ringo said.

"It's not gonna end in a failure. I might need a lot of practice to do so. Ciel gave me the best ideas." I said.

"Well… let's hope. It would be really fun to watch. Especially when there are cool guys like me." Maguro Said.

"Well, you are cool, Maguro." Ringo said with a smile.

"See? Ringo knows what I'm talking about."

"I understand." I said.

"Anyway, We gotta get back to work. Are you staying, Kaze?" Io asked me.

"Nope. I'm done for the day. I got nothing better to do." I said.

"Alright… well we'll see you around."

"See you later, Kaze." Primm said.

"See you at school, Kaze?" Ringo said.

"See ya, everyone." I said as I walked out the door.

I guess having advice pays off, right? Well. I care too much.

Hmm… I wonder if Klug has a huge crush on Ciel. Maybe he might be on a good start. I'm not sure.