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“Perhaps she… is my Elys…”

One lone girl diligently seeding the fields To a past never to change, to a future never to arrive

Would you laugh it off as fruitless behavior? Then you must be happy…

Waiting for spring below the covers of snow, once summer passes, it’ll be the autumn of harvest…

Fruition… Harvest… Yielding fruits

The latest harvest… Yields the sweetest of them

She doesn’t mind a love affair [dream] of one night Because the woman could turn it into eternity

Would you laugh it off as a fruitless love? As expected, you’re happy…

Dreaming in frozen nights; once summer passes, her feelings will come into fruition…

Result… Harvest… Yielding fruits

The latest harvest… Yields the sweetest of them

『3』…an unstable number. 『3-1』…a model equation.

What is problematic isn’t the nature of individuals, but simply… the amount specified by the symbol

As long as the world seeks stability, one must be subtracted… Why can people never meet a season [time] fit for love?

“Ah, dad, mum… still, I want to become happy….”

Love, Sweet Fruits, Scarlet Fruits If she couldn’t harvest them, she could simply chop them off… Love, Sweet Fruits, Scarlet Fruits Ah…but isn’t that a head….

Two ♀. One ♂. Who is the most unfortunate of them all? A falling fruit…the sound of it tumbling. The extraneous number… the sound of it being subtracted.

『3-1+1-2』

-the last to appear was the 『Masked Man』 Who is the one left alone on the fields after they disappear?

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thebashful--brute started following you

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goggledrogue started following you

anothermagebitesthedust started following you

"Ah..." At this point the raffraflessia user should be getting used to see plenty of people gathered in one place (specifically the student council room) but no matter what she continued to hide her face at times, it was kind of embarrassing to take charge of such important roles. At best she could try to act friendly, scaring them away would affect more her reputation--

" I'm sorry..! President Hitoyoshi-kun is not here right now b-but I'll do what I can, if that's okay ...  I ..I'm the treasurer if you couldn't tell ! "

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This was not bad, not completely.

Standing with the tip of her toes to have a merrier view and with both hands resting on the edification's wall, the girl continue her wishful thoughts. It would be a matter of time until she has to leave, which impulsed her to enjoy the most the fact she was able to see him for a bit. Sighing happily at the sight of her beloved, his troubled face was one of the loveliest one she has ever seen, much as the one of what rested in the deep mind of that wonderful man ?

Not capable to hear at all what he was saying was kind of frustrating at times, but nothing that cannot be fixed by approaching only a bit. Mukae barely needed to hear something in specific, a few words coming from him were plenty to fulfill the needs of the pink-haired girl. For a devoted girl she barely asked for anything, at most being alone at his side was completely fine. Sharing the same space with him did plenty of things to satisfy that young and passionate heart and now she was more than happy.

Walking carefully away from the spot she decided to settle in as her observance tower in the meantime, plenty of ideas were popping inside of her mind alongside, the exact moment she knew it was time to move out of scene.

When turning her head around only to see if the distance between them was enough to sneak out of the scene easily without being noticed. Although the idea of surprising him was lovely and whatnot it was not the exact moment for that. Anyone would be distressed if they have to find a reasonable excuse to be found in that place, this was good for today and she will come with a better plan tomorrow.

Farewells hurt but she knew deep down their meet was unavoidable.

Hurrying up the pace she was taking, a false step given made the Minus fall in a matter of seconds. Face directly to the floor, her entire body crashing down accompanied by the wonderful sound of a slight 'crack'.

Her luck have to be.

✿ Could it be a sign or just a lie? [ Oga ♥]

“N’ you better hurry up too, genius! A sister’s growing diet is dependent on her brother’s labor.” Misaki explained, waving him off with her freshly filed fingernails. Already sipping away at her soda and current lazing in favorite couch spot! Needless to say, Oga wasn’t the most pleased man right now. All because of a simple fact, a age old lesson that’s been ground into all entities alike.

There’s just some battles that you can’t win.

“Yeah, because your royal appetite needs two damn trucks too..!” Tensing up, his senses reacted quick as his body ducked down. A single high heel sped over his head, the sharp ruby edge piercing right through the wall. Another pair of eyes watched the scene with the utmost glee! With the daily dose of chaos, Baby Beel was a happy camper all the way.

“So. Loving brother, what was that you said? <3”

“Y.. yeah.. about that stuff you want.” He growled out, shoving a foot out to kick the front door open. Making his exit, stage right.

Being met with the looming cheery atmosphere of the great outdoors didn’t see to tilt his mood the slightest. Heaving out a sigh, closing the door shut behind him. The young infant curiously inspect his parent’s condition.

“Aih?” He cooed in soft wonder.

“Baby Beel. Do it while your still young, never let your stupid brother get a edge over you like this. Sisters especially, she popped right out of demon world..” While he was speaking, he couldn’t help but have this distinct feeling nagging at the tip of his heels. Glancing around, it was one of those feelings where something felt like it just had it’s eyes glued onto your back. Melted there even. Inspecting every little move you made, like the spies in those action movies.

“…? Something tells me I need to stop the late night pizza.”

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✿ Could it be a sign or just a lie? [ Oga ♥]

Was it persistence or mere denial to accept her actions were wrong ?

Peeking up at the entrance of a certain house and hiding constantly against a wall just to repeat said action a couple of times. Now, she doesn't needs to be found yet, by now everything was a win-win situation since she hasn't made another move yet. Mukae was still a bit shy at times. Brilliant gaze that was continuously feed with hopeless ideas that may never happen in sake of the sanity of the other side of the party.

No need to ask how she managed to find Oga's adress, there is always a way to make work out this kind of things without too much trouble ☆ Sometimes you can't hold back that impulses that dragged you to be near to who was your fated person, it was meant to be !

Perhaps he will come out anytime soon...? Giggling in a quiet voice at the possibility, she prayed things wouldn't change that much as currently they were, considering she might regret this in any moment. Feeling guilty for pursuing a mistake, something that won't end good for her ...

But she was smiling now. It wasn't bad to enjoy such an ephemeral emotion, right ?

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My, why would I kill you ? Do I really come out as such a terrible person to you ? Oh, you hurt my feelings. But it's alright since I love youu ! I can deal with this burning ache in my heart just for you.

Now, come here my beloved. ~❤ 

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Someone with a despicable attitude was not worth of this. Maybe this will never happen again, Minus didn't run from defeat and specially not from love, which could guide only to more delusions and disappointments. Defeat was a very well known taste for Mukae. Who says experience don't leave good teaching behind ? But she won't need Kumagawa's help or some sort of heroic act like a seppuku to atone the pain caused to this girl.

' You are stupid like always for not stopping me now that you can. Will you regret it ? Ah, I wonder... ' She could dare to smile now that she heard him and how he didn't have a problem with this girl being around, but she didn't made any other move. It was not appropriate...yet.

It was still dangerous to mention certain words, only managing to light up hope, at that time the girl wasn't paying attention to those small hints that used to be her idiotic happiness, she wanted to see what was real and not fall again into those vague delusions like always. She had to walk with a firm heart, much as difficult as it sounded. Giving up was so simple, yet she still didn't understand what motivated her to keep going on this. Was he that important in her life ? Ah, accepting that was difficult, although she knew the answer very well.

Lifting up her head to properly face him, trying to convince herself there were enough tears already. Maybe they'll continue later, a promise can't be made about that.

" I'll be with you then. Always. " Mukae's hand attempted to search Oga's in order to hold them, not averting her gaze in a single moment. This kind of determination was not common for her, not in the least. This was not usual and acting tough could be kind of tiresome, but if she could not let all of this out now, then when ? It was a one time chance ! She have said and done worst in the past, this shouldn't be as bad as what she told him when they met or when she didn't have any problem with the creeper attitude. Now, a more conscious girl attempted to state out her feelings. " I've always loved you, Oga-kun. And I'm thankful for that. "  Such fleeting emotions have long since scattered, but her strong wish for them made them to continuously bloom all over again, to never let them wither...

" Nothing will change my feelings, I don't mind getting hurt anymore, because I was truly happy. And I want to keep close what is important to me ! "

Why did the innocent tone had to easily snag his guilt rope? “No.. stoppit, that line of thought, no, nope. Just don’t go near it instead.” His voice uttered unsteadily, while this felt like it wasn’t going to have any violent end. The feeling of finger standing on eggshells, walking across them that way remained. Mukae was slipping into the state of a emotional woman. Which further complicated things, it wasn’t that he was dense from the mark by any means.

It left him to watch as the minus internally battle to reach some conclusion in her inner struggle. As her voice raised to match the raging emotions inside, forcing a part of Oga to listen intently, taking in syllable by syllable. He remained silent the entire time, even as the constriction against his clothes grew, also that she sought comfort in this particular sense of closeness to him. Lips parting, somehow, the words managed to click something inside of him.

“I knew that you weren’t here, y’know. Shouldn’t you cut a guy a lil more credit? This not thinking at all crap.” A light ‘che’ clicked from his lips, showing ignorance to the wet warmth of tears nudged up against his shirt. Onyx hues were remained firm the entire time as he studied her, watching as she clung to him as a sense of support. Slowly, the delinquent’s right had rose up, slipping onto the crown of pink tresses, patting a hand onto the top of her head.

“How are you gonna see that conveying way anyways? Your eyes are too busy with something else right now.” He spoke, speaking about her flux of tears.

“If hanging around me expresses what’cha want. Go for it, not one time, you seen me stopping ya, ah? To a round of video games, to even being dragged off to that crazy ass school of yours. Comes with the territory of knowin’ a person well as you do.” Oga had continued on, mind rummaging for a simple conclusion point. The light narrowing of his brows proved that exertion. Digging deep into his listening remembrance, the ‘type’ that she was, did that have something to do with it all along?

“A Minus has their own Plus side of life too.”

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Jumping into conclusions it was normal for her, conviction incapable to last enough for the moment, once again softening her facial expression but not breaking the little distance between them. At first you could believe it was easy to feel sorry over such an unlucky person, someone with a fragile spirit and a horrid and rotten view of this world. A dry field where nothing was supposed to bloom.

Problem? Of course there was one ! Mukae was the problem here, what else it could be!? The time spent away from him only worsened her situation and messed up more her feelings, not to mention those life changing moments spent in that peculiar attempt of 'rescuing' Medaka. 

" G...german suplex ?  I have to do that ?  " If he wanted then she was more than willing to do it, she was piqued with curiosity and gave a proper thought the idea of that german suplex and if she could actually do that to express herself so he could understand her feelings for a change-- It's not good to fill Mukae's naive little head with idiocy !! It was a given already she haven't done anything stupid in the sense of actually hurting him. The possibility remained untouched instead.

Did he thought this girl was strong enough to do such a complicated move on him ? Not every character from a shounen manga had that amount of physical strength! Any murderous intention wasn't as avid as per usual inside her head. Perhaps she only wanted to talk and leave everything clear. Or to keep this as an intact occasion, express herself without problem and reserve that kind of energy for another moment.

" I can't do anything to express my happiness. I know it's my fault. It has always been like that. A...And I missed you, I know you didn't think about me but it's alright. I'm not worth the time, am I ? It still makes me happy having you here ! I ...I don't expect you to understand ...! "

In a brief moment of silence, her head lowered to glance at the floor, afraid of meeting his eyes. Still clutching his shirt in a nervous fashion hinting how she doubted her own actions. To continue with this or just let it go? 

Leaning her forehead on Oga's chest, if she kept talking she will break again into tears and a very embarrassing sobbing, reason why it seemed like she was trying to hide her face. This moment alone was fine. Doing what she felt was correct, acting without regretting what she did instead of longing for something that never occurred. To become a better person for herself and everyone, to smile honestly and convey her feelings to the person that accepted Mukae without problem.

Did he expect something she would forget easily  ? It was impossible. Every word out of devotion, part of them were true. And even if he passed as another obsession, it turned out to be sincere affection. She not feared rejection at all -- But Oga was a different story and she said it without problem how she wanted to stay at his side, the pink-haired girl accepted already the fact this was not meant to be and yet she wanted to believe she could fight again for her happiness. Like back then when Zenkichi accepted her, when Oga gave her another reason to continue ... 

It was not simple to throw away !

“W.. who the hell said that was pity?” Oga stubbornly spat, his organs not minding to show their instant disapproval if he dared to carry on. Such a unseen law destroyed was going to end up destroying him! Though, thanks to the petite hands gripping his shoulders, followed by a distressed shout as she didn’t hesitate to lay the facts straight. It caused the flow to cease, like he didn’t explode from the inside after all.

Still rigid, having to adjust to the wave of comical inner aches. Rising a hand up, he used his forearm to wipe away the spilled remains of blood upon his lips. Focusing his breaths to careful heaving, easy in, easy go. Closing his eyes for a second, he begun to recollect himself for the moment. With all of this transpiring, Beel was actually pretty speechless again.

..No, he was actually amused at this instead!?

Regardless of the child’s amused snickers. After a moment, a strong inhale of breath was taking by the delinquent, a growl etching from his throat and with a light push and roll of his shoulders. His body, aside from a minor ache, was back to feeling like the top form he wanted to introduce her too. As a bonus, indirectly stopping tears in their tracks as well! Though, was it meant to be? Already he was being pressed into a minefield he had no idea about!

Happy with him, just being there? Seriously, no killer intents, no want to strangle him, anything like that!? The concept just plain refused to be accepted by the delinquent’s state of mind. So instead, he stared towards her. That piercing sort of stare that demanded eye to eye contact. In short, she still managed to confuse him sometimes, even up to this point. Girls tend to be infamous at that outside of his family.

“But crying usually means there’s a problem. Feh. Happy people, whatever you call it.. from how I see it.” A finger tapped to his chin, wondering for a moment, only for his hues to perk wider in realization, a spiky toothed grin forming. “Ah!”

“They german suplex people out of happiness! There isn’t another way of avoiding that impulse!”

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Leaning down to worry more about what was wrong with this man since he was-- Wait a second there, was that blood !? It couldn't be that bad, correct ? No, this was getting worst. Just as expected, she could only push the situation to become into something more terrible and destructive.

" ...Oga-kun? " 

The little amount of bravery she could manage to gather was enough for her to step closer and grab him by the shoulders, of course this time the delicate expression of distress. It was not nice having to change from one emotion to another and deep down she accepted it was going to be difficult to understand the mind of someone like Oga who resembled the type of person she longed to be. And looking at him forcing himself to understand her was distressing.

"  I...I don't need your pity ! " She didn't find herself selfish enough to see him trying to defy what was already established among their characters ! Although appreciated, the girl preferred to leave things like they always were. He could remain as a good and admirable man and she could always be that delusional girl. Why he have to give this Minus a reason to admire him more ? It was obvious how bad it could be for each other if her affection grew him. There was nothing wrong to live in that way. He have done enough for her when she always acted as a pest around him. And she was the one who needed to change for good. And perhaps acting the way she did at the beginning left the wrong idea.

" I'm sorry ! B..but please, don't push yourself to do something like this !  I am happy alone with you being here ! " Hands grabbing tightly his shirt, pulling him back and forth in a desperate fashion. That's how determination worked, right ? It better be.

Being met with stuttering hesitance on Emukae’s end. In return, she was met with the delinquent’s passive stare, along with his inner growing ball of guilt. Did simply walking around her vicinity entice such negative emotions!? The inner workings of a minus flew over his head entirely right now. Right now, her response was the main thing that held his interest.

With such a forward display of emotion being met before him. It caused his muscles to unconsciously tense, his collar felt tighter, where was the air when he needed it!? Not that it was awkward in a bad way, Oga Tatsumi’s case with outright affection was a difficult one. Dangerous and difficult experience only cemented the fact. However, that was trivial, being a man of action, the time to speak was now!

At least he tried, he honestly, really did.

For that moment, he actually tried outright becoming a minus. Basically backhanding every shounen principle and adding a flip of the bird and a big ‘fuck you.’ Needless to say, blood spouting from his mouth like he ruptured something was a result. Hey, he tried, though this was too damn depressing! Such a 360 change in his character was not only OOC worthy, it’d set him right to death!

Wobbling a bit, he straightened his stance the moment he noticed. Clenching his copper tasting teeth, forcing no more of that unneeded flow to make itself presence.

“Things been.. rrgh, pretty busy.. you know?”

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What is wrong with the food analogy ?!

How many types of wrong and idiocy someone could find that Mukae attempted to pass by due the respect and affection she held for this foolish person. She was supposed to act a tad cheerful, even someone who finally overcome those difficult moments and managed to be more bright and determined when facing others --

Nope. It didn't fit. She was still - and she'll always be - a delicate person with a weak will. But she was alright with having such a horrendous personality ! Maybe at some point she will leave this clear for once.

It troubled her looking at him having such an eerie demeanor, it almost became worrisome and she wondered if it was so wrong to become like this without saying a word.

" N...no..! I... " But as usual she won't question why to compare her reaction to someone savoring a tasty dish. Explaining why she was crying could be a big waste of time, not to say it actually didn't have a motive and it was only the usual amount of emotions exploding into something pointless that suited the girl.

" I'm not sad ! For real ...! S...see ? I am smiling. I didn't mean to ..."

" I am only happy to see you, Oga-kun...  " Staring at him while she allowed the tears to keep flowing down her cheeks, she attempted to follow her own words and smile at him, while it was a depressive scene she didn't find the time to worry over that.

‘You can’t be serious.. the start of a new chapter.. a new beginning!’

‘Already it looks like I broke a part of her soul about something!?’ Needless to say, the adverse effect on Oga, was making the creating signs of a guilt trip. A annoying end of a feeling that he couldn’t help.. but think a certain tsundere in the big blue world was happy to see. Why was she crying!? It bothered him the most, there was no way of being him to do this! Which he silently damned.

“So, that’s how it is?”

Ebony bangs overshadowed the intense eyes for a brief moment. Even having the child follow suit in the parent’s newest endeavor. Guilt led to nightmares, nightmares led to him being stuck in his own mind again, being there meant that Emukae was going to be the newest abused victim in his inner mind’s world for some twisted reason.

Oga Tatsumi could not have that! Afterwards, his gaze shot back upward, daring to meet her tear stained face with a forward stare.

“You know. A face fixed up with waterworks wasn’t one I expectin’ to see. How do ya expect to enjoy the full flavor of a croquette, when it looks like a problem leaving a bitter taste to you?”

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They can count as tears of joy. Or maybe anger? Well, it was the same at the very end. But deep down she agreed with Baby Beel, Oga's presence was enough to make the poor and innocent girl shed a few tears out of nowhere. Good job, Oga Tatsumi. Enjoy a Minus crying for you.

“….”

“Wait, why is.. damn it, I just got here!”

“Aih?”

“The hell you mean my force of presence made her cry!? Shut it Baby Beel!”

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What a relief she hadn't said anything bad at all, though she was usually honest about this, she seemed more relaxed now. Mukae was trying to hold back in sake for both since it would be quite uncomfortable. Besides, having Oga around was enough. She only needed that. Asking for more than a mere simple situation where the two were together was completely egoist, little right the Minus had to request for miracles. 

Wasn't it fine to be only thankful to have this kind of view ? Even it was a mere comical one were Oga was doing what he was best at -- And that meant acting like the stupid delinquent he is, but that at her eyes remained as an admirable person worth of envy.

" I'm not hungry at all, Oga-kun. I can eat later. "

" Or do you want to share ? I can feed you too  ! I always wanted to do that ! It's a shame I didn't prepared something special, I will remember that for later. But now just say  'Aaah~' and --" Mukae shook her head immediately, her hands followed the same motion almost immediately. What a dumb idea. It was not appropriate and moreover, it was quite disgusting. She needed to concentrate on Hitoyoshi-kun even though after the rejection, with that had to suffice for.

" Teheh ~ I was joking. " Adding a nervous laugh to dissimulate how serious she was with the previous statement, leaning her head to the side, looking this time at the window.

" Kikaijima-san was very strict about money and the external costs, I think she scared them a bit about giving stuff like this. But Hitoyoshi-kun gave me the indications so it's alright if I come later to fix this. Enjoy your meal. We'll go to the student council afterwards. "

Twisted Vines of Insecurity.

How was Oga suppose to feel about that? At her talk about thoughts, concerning him mainly, he gave a silent grunt of recognition. The most honesty he could deliver in short notice. He recognized how she felt, the fact remained, what to do about that? Thankful that he was the one to loom behind her. His eyes easily show his feelings, mild frustration. Girls got demanding at times and that never spelled good. This was suppose to be a trip to enjoy, no wonder about the random facts!

Thankfully it took a better turn for less thought as they arrived into cafeteria area. Which was so many jumps higher, even compared to Saint Ishiyama that it left him slack jawed momentarily to appreciate the beauty where food remained. A variety of delicious scents only roused their hunger further as well. Oga’s stomach joining Beel’s smaller tummy in a pair of demanding growls. Their goal was close, too close!

”..It’s free?”

“Aih..!?”

The magical summary had the two moving quicker then a heartbeat. Even as the minus directed to a spot to sit, Oga snagged a menu off the nearest table then sped on over towards ordering counter. Excited whines from Beel, determined demands from Oga and a student worker who was looking like they were starved man from hell was all that could be seen. Until the proud duo got their order and proudly walked off.

While Beel had a bottle of child safe chocolate milk ready to go. Oga himself had a platter of chicken and croquettes, mixed along with a dipping sauce to go with his meat plate. A devilish smile being delivered to the food as they sauntered back up to Emukae. Not bothered by indirectly presenting their spoils. The sense of shame that came with a offer failed to exist. Oga was already biting away on some food.

“Gonna eat up yourself? Y’know I did manage to put in a ‘good word’ for that guy to help you out too. Free is a deal for the world to enjoy.” Oga proudly stated with his delinquent logic. The confirmation was proved as the student scared out of his wits nervously shook his head. Not like Oga settled on the whole demon face expression to pull some strings. ..Oh who are we kiddin’?

“You guys need to find a cashier whose not so damn skeptical though.”

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Only if there was a way to blame him for asking about Hitoyoshi. It was obvious he was going to ask. And she wanted to say something to evade the question, but couldn't bring herself to merely let it slide. " He is the new president of the student council and Kurokami-san's ...childhood friend." Mukae made that pause as she couldn't find a proper word to describe the relationship those two shared, the one she felt jealous about. " He was the one supposed to meet you but as you see, I'm here instead.  "

And she was glad that the 'famous' student from the delinquent academy was no one else but Oga. Coincidences like this were the ones who managed to bright her vague hope. Spending time together thanks to some lucky strike.

The Minus didn't averted her gaze from him until he took the ID badge, though she was capable of controlling Raff-Rafflessia at her own will that never stopped to be a problem. She wouldn't be upset if he didn't trusted her at the beginning. But -- the way he pointed out made her heart skip a beat, since it meant a lot to her. The turn of events was ironic.

" Y...you think so ? " The pink-haired girl muttered, pulling back her hand to clasp it with the other. Even if she was still a pathetic person that didn't deserved some indirect praise. Nevertheless, she admitted mentally how it made her happy to hear that.

" Well, it was normal that we changed. I knew Oga-kun was going to be fine and do better than me so I didn't worried. But I still think about you often. " Honesty, who would ? It was like doubting a main character and Oga proved her that he wasn't like other guys. However, Zenkichi proved her the same thing multiple times.

Turning around and with a slight head movement, Mukae invited both of them to follow her to the cafeteria, then, she again spoke. " But, let's go for your meal. I apologize that you have to waited for so long. " Changing of subject at least, since it was kind of pointless now to mention something so dull like how she have been.

It wasn't hard to find a free table when they finally arrived to the cafeteria, Mukae immediately pointing a table near the crystal window. " You can order anything you want from the menu, the school will be paying up for it. You can do that by yourself, right ? "

Twisted Vines of Insecurity.

“Hitoyoshi..? Who the hell is that?” Came another blunt statement right after. Not that he got to meet many of the people here. That’s what this trip was all about. “Looks like even for that demon of a woman, things switch up too, huh?” It was a idle thought about Kurokami Medaka. One of the few ladies who literally had him schedule a appointment with death’s door. Since they couldn’t exactly keep their impulses for a good fight under wraps.

“It’s whatever. You ran up to us, so you’re doin’ it right.”

“Aih!” Baby Beel couldn’t help but add in. Though after a significant rumble of the tummy, the mild enthusiasm dipped in a nosedive. Lazily plopping his chin back onto Oga’s shoulder again. “Fwheeeee..”

Once presented with the ID badge from her. A prolonged stare was given to her hand. Oga’s inner working of his minds sudden stirring something up, brief flashes, lethal flashes of memory. It was powerful in the most toxic degree. That didn’t stop his right from reaching up, momentarily covering over the badge and the top of her hand. Hues more perceptive at the result, even before hand at the badge not rotting away. A light puff of air blowing through his nostrils.

“Looks like I haven’t been the only one pulling some crazy weight around. You really worked your focus on that, haven’t you?” Rather then awe, it was a statement of what he noticed. It was results he was glad to see regardless. Gripping at the card’s edges, he took it, then smacked the sticking side right onto the shoulder of his uniform. So he wouldn’t have to bother flashing the thing to anyone and everyone wanting to know.

The promise of food threw him off completely from he originally intended to say. A light crooked smirk donned on his features. “Now we’re talkin’!” If she noticed, Beel’s expression seemed to light up the exact same way.

“Aih dah, Aih!”

“Ooooh, what if they do have that here too, Baby Beel? We’re letting her take the lead now.” Regardless of saying that, he walked off in some random direction regardless. Did he even hear what he said about the leadership position!? “The ol’ paperwork can settle for another year.. or five, got someone takin’ care of that as we speak. The needs of a man’s stomach always keep the higher priority!”

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Was he ignoring her !? Now, what a rude guy ! But she wasn't going to let him go so easily. Mukae already blamed herself enough in a daily basis to burden herself with another mistake. This time she only puffed out her cheeks, decided not to say anything and continue walking behind him. No way she could get mad over this since no one else but her was the responsible of not being noticeable enough. She was such a terrible person. Failing without doing anything. Hitoyoshi-kun was going to be so upset ...

Apparently the didn't gave her enough time to think about another plan, in a blink of an eye, he already was aware of Mukae's presence, sending a shiver to her back. The Minus was ready to start recalling every moment she looked like an idiot. Good impression, huh ? Mukae had a talent with them.

Good thing she stopped in the appropriate moment, just thanks to a few centimeters, the Minus evaded crashing against his back. Looking at them in aggravation by then, shrugging her shoulders like she was trying to hide. The minus waved slightly when she was acknowledged by the green-haired baby, hiding her hand in her back quickly as she could, a nervous smile in return.

Mukae was mildly bothered at the way he spoke to her, if she was nervous before, now it was worst. She wasn't good talking with guys or ignoring those unwanted feelings she ended developing against her own will. " Y...you can say so. " In fact, she knew a bit. But that didn't said anything bad about her, right ? It was confusing to hear that, somewhat she felt bad that it might look like she had certain interest or that he implied she stalked him in the past -- Well, saying that like she never thought about that before. But that can remain unknown forever.

" President Hitoyoshi left me in charge of you. I h..hope we can have a good time and I apologize due my lack of efficiency at the beginning. It was a bit off. "  Vowing to apologize, Mukae hid her embarrassed expression in the tresses that fell on her face at that instant.

She was feeling guilty, but now if she started pitying herself, things will never get done and wasting Oga's time wasn't in her plans...yet. It took her few seconds to face the pair again with a kind smile decorating her lips.

" W...we can go to the cafeteria to take care of that in this moment if you want. There is a wide menu there. I think you need to fill some papers to confirm your visit and ..." Mukae took the ID badge out of her pocket, placing it in front of him. Her hand trembling somewhat. " You need to wear this too. If it's not much problem, Oga-kun ? 

 A...and Welcome to Hakoniwa Academy. "

Twisted Vines of Insecurity.

“Did you hear something Baby Beel?” It was more of a thought whether he should ignore it or not. The melodic voice of a unsure minus. Not that he exactly remembered that said voice at the moment. His stomach was currently the guide of wherever he made his way around the halls he’d probably get himself lost in a heartbeat. Meanwhile, Beel eased a stare towards his parent in a unsure fashion. A sign he didn’t want this to slip by, a sign Oga was waiting for.

“Che.” With a soft click of the tongue, after his next step, Oga’s feet paused on their journey. Propping himself up straight, there was a small dramatic pause between the three of them. Until the delinquent finally decided to turn his head around, craning his head to the side. Eyes catching waves of cotton candy pink, violet eyes also that certain way of carrying herself that easily threw a negative vibe towards anyway. Heck, the feeling alone made Beel feel so bright. A soft coo escaping, raising his fist towards the girl in recognition.

“Aih!”

Afterwards, Oga’s own eyes seemed to widen in mild recognition. A twisted sense of familiarity trying to present himself, though what the hell did he know? There was probably a million of girls with pink hair, was the one he thinking about even have pink hair? “You got the right guy. Rolling fresh in to another damn fancy school. Which the hospitable thing needs to be food before you walk into the double doors. Haven’t you guys thought of that!?” Oga felt like he needed to mention, turning to face the minus fully now.

Arms remaining cross, two pairs of eyes locked onto Emukae Mukae. Now snagging their full attention, Oga guessed that the best way to get answers was to well, know another student! Mentally, he thought things finally decided to get nice and look up for him. A pair of matching grins could be seen on his and Baby Beel’s lips. A testament to just how much of a pair they made as father and son.

Another meeting between a brash man and potential Yandere case!

“That means you’re the one who knows about me. And I mean a looot about me, ah? Even down to the point of my arrival! ..” There was a brief pause, sadly his words could be taken in a indirect route. At least until afterwards.

“This student council here really doesn’t play any games.”

[rottingpetals]

-I'll leave it up to you, Emukae.-

Those motivational words from the president kept resounding in her mind every moment a negative thought dared to go through her mind. Wondering why he decided to put her of all people in charge. Not like it mattered now, perhaps Zenkichi trusted her more -- or Torai was busy with other matters. The second option sounded fair, convincing herself it was nothing else but that. Little hope the girl had in this new year for everyone.

Many things changed, including the characters. Who could think Emukae Mukae from Class -13 was going to be a part from the student council ? Skepticism was quite absurd now. Mukae had to accept all this change or it was going to leave her behind in any moment.

' I can't fail Hitoyoshi-kun. ' Clenching her fist and nodding to herself, she had to be ready for everything and don't be nervous over some little matter ! But she was the only problem here, Mukae held herself back with those stupid doubts.

As the treasurer it was odd leaving this to her, but maybe this was an easier task than what the others took when the new program between schools. She was trying to go smoothly with the events too. This time now that nothing like the Flask Plan was running behind, it could be almost said that the school was almost safe from the usual problematic among the students.

To be more honest, her expectations leaned to negativity from time to time, even the idea of making a friend was dull when their horizon expanded; yet she enjoyed more this than loneliness itself. Reason why she didn't backed off.

And if she was going to regret something, then it must be doing this than the opposite.

Leaning on a wall to rest, the pink-haired girl glanced to the side, nothing new from the usual, getting tired to find the correct person. It was a bad idea to wait, staying in the student council was more reasonable. Too late to start lamenting over such, though at this rate, she wasn't going to stop sulking.

It perked her attention almost immediately when someone passed by, apparently cursing something about the school. Huh? The uniform was different. Purple irises followed the male figure for an instant.

A gloomy expression was drawn on her when realizing the obvious, the Minus staring idly as he walked away, too late for her to say something. It managed to bring down the apparent bright personality of the girl that was supposed to be speaking in name of Hakoniwa.

Again, why they decided to let Mukae handle this ? Better be quick then. She had to do everything perfectly since Hitoyoshi put his trust on the Minus. Taking a deep breathe to calm down and reassure her little confidence, Mukae called him and as well, approached. 

" Uh..Excuse me ! Y..you are the student from Ishiyama, right ...? "

Though she was ready to accept failure if he actually didn't noticed the girl. It wouldn't be surprising if it didn't worked out at all but the smile on her face said otherwise, like she actually was putting some effort on this task.

Twisted Vines of Insecurity.

[My name is Oga Tatsumi. Your all average 16 year old, average life, average interest, also average interventions with demons. Did I mention my life was average? One no one should have the idea of screwing over?]

[Dah.]

[I didn’t ask for your two cents then, Baby Beel!]

[Ai dah, bu dah!]

[….Touche.]

[Anyways! To complete the proper format of beginning dialogue. Two complete batshit crazy schools agreed to do a union program. In order to increase the feeling of ‘unity’ upon the clearly unnatural streets of Japan. A junction between the two schools of legend, Ishiyama, the fabled school of 200% delinquency. Then the prestigious Hakoniwa Academy. The representatives have been sent, one to either school. Guess who Ishiyama picked as their rep? No seriously, even a 5 year..]

[Dah!]

[A Baby can figure it out!]

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Even to prove while this idea was chaotic, a foreboding wind decided to blow over the campus. Many eyes, skeptical, excited and plain accepting fell upon the newest figure that decided to step up to their front door. A intimidating set of onyx eyes, own specific style of dress with his Ishiyama school uniform and jacket. The most offsetting, yet equally memorable bit being the buck naked demon lord that clung to his shoulder. Innocent eyes radiant as he quickly looked one way then another. So much to see, so little time!

A knowing sigh escaped from the head in front of him. “Jeeze Baby Beel. Show a lil tact will ya brat, this isn’t no Okinawa.” Oga chided, catching his child’s attention with a curious glance.

“Aih?”

“Heck no. It’s one of those image things. Just follow my lead, we’ll make this a in and out deal.” He could feel the infant’s nod, since he leaned against his head and did so. That being more then enough amusing confirmation. Easing up the series of step, they were finally before the double glass doors. A press not even included for entry! Giving a soft whistle, this looked like to be another one of those fancy schools. After the first few steps into the checkered floor hallways. Oga Tatsumi’s glance became a demanding one.

“So where the hell is the free food we were promised!?” Came the delinquent’s starting reply. A man who came prepared with a hungry stomach!? Luckily being blessed with not having to do any work aside from sight seeing. His back up plan was in the motion of handling that, that ‘back up’ being Furuichi. Who Oga had no problems pushing all the work upon. Perking up a bit, Beel whispered a quick ‘dah’ to Oga’s ears. Making mouthed a quick ‘oh.’

“Shit. Almost did forget that. We gotta check in at that student council place? ..In this big ass school.” Still at the entrance lobby, his eyes squinted into small slits.

“This fuckin’ sucks already.’