Picture Mitsuko's hair like the media above! Just slightly less curly, then it's exactly how i imagined her!

Mitsuko's PoV

As he promised, Rihito really showed up the next morning. To his logic, he can walk us off since on his way to school he passes ours.

"You two look so kawaii, as always." He commented casually as he held the door open for us.

"Arigato, you look handsome in your uniform too." I say.

This is really the first time that I've talked to him. And my first impression? What a flirt. it just seems like he slips things out casually. I know how to deal with that.

"Where's your school?" I asked as the school gate of our school is already visible.

"Just a block ahead of yours." he nodded forward, "so I'll see you two after school at black ship!"

Then, I realize Miyuki gazing forward at Rihito's back.

"Ya thinking what I'm thinkin'?" I nudged her on the arm.

"Huh..? I was thinking I'd like to see where he studies...." she murmured.

"Exactly. then we're going there after school!" I announced with my arm reached up, then dropped it back down before walking into the school yard.

"Really? You'll come with me?" I hear her following close behind me.

"I'm not as evil as you may think." I say with a hint of laughter.

As we walked down the hall, I see a teacher walk down the hall. I bowed Japanese-style to her: "Ohiyo, sensei."

A surprised look crossed her features before she recomposed herself and nodded back at me.

"Told ya it'll go smooth." I say to a giggling Miyuki as soon as the teacher left.

"That was our art teacher, Ms. Takihara."

We have math first class, Shimada......... He was the very first teacher I've messed with here...now that he knows about our bet, I have a bad feeling about this....

"Miss Takahashi." He said my name right away. Grr...

"Hai." To school rules, I stood up, my slightly natural curls bounced in their neat ponytail as I did. I felt confused gazes on me. Normally I'd always be looking up from my lap, where I was doing homework.

"Please answer the first question for the class on the board." he held up a chalk to me. I walked up and took the chalk over. We're not supposed to learn this equation till next unit, but he's trying to make me look bad when he can.

I solved it. Beautifully. When I dropped the chalk back down, I purposely dusted my hands. As in 'this ain't nothin for meh'.

Anything else you'd like me to help you solve? I so wanna say that, but I can't. It was on the tip of my tongue but I swallowed it down. I bowed lightly before walking gracefully back to my seat. Hmm...why do I get a feeling of disappointment somewhere? Were the students disappointed that I didn't make a nasty comment this time?

It was like going through live hell. I had to sit up straight, arms crossed on the table, can't even lean onto the chair back, I needed to initially take notes AND I need to be modest! Even if I outranked the teacher on something I can't show anything at all >.< not even a smug smile.

I took some side glanced at Haruki at times, too. To see how he takes notes.

No idea how I survived the morning.

"Impressive." Takeshi remarked while we gathered together for lunch.

"Told ya it'll be a piece of cake."

"You don't seem to be having an easy time, though." Miyuki grinned.

Ichigo kept quiet. He seems to be angry with something.

"Hey Ichigo!" We all looked up to see a group of girls at the back door of the classroom. They're probably from the class next door.

"Wanna have lunch with us up on the roof?" The one with glittering lip gloss batted her eyelashes.

Hmmm...I totally could've done that, actually....

"Sure." He stood up, picking up his lunch box. I dunno why I expected him to say no, but I did. As a result, his answer took me by surprise. I compressed my features from moving, but i stared at his back as he walked out.

"What was that?" I finally turn to the rest, who also are looking into the direction he just left in.

"Probably his fan club." Takeshi replied before going back to his food.

"Don't worry about it, this isn't the first or second time already." Haruki let out a chuckle. We all went back to our lunches.

But I soon put down my spoon. I feel like some people are talking about me....

"I'll be right back." I stood up, went out the back door, then walked around the floor to the balcony door of our classroom, near a group of boys and girls I have a feeling who are talking about me.

I stood backwards to the doorframe, since the door is open.

They re talking pretty loudly.

Boy 1: "Ms. Miyahara can tone her down!"

Girl 1: "I know right! What'd you think she said to her?"

Girl 2: "maybe she said she'll call her parents or something?"

I scoffed mentally, I don't give a damn about that. How could someone threaten me with that.

Boy 2: "well, she finally stopped being overly smug at least."

Boy 3: "ha! Ms. Miyahara sure showed her who's boss!"

By this time I'm already standing right behind them, they still hadn't notice. I've gotta see what else these people are gonna make up.

Girl 1: "I mean, yeah. She's way too over powering. Someone's gotta do it."

Girl 3: "Remember what she did to Sasuna and Yusuki? It was kind of awesome, actually. I've always hated those two."

Girl 2: "so what? Is she Robin Hood now?"

Boy 4: "it's kind of refreshing seeing a girl like that in here, though."

Boy 1: "what you gotta crush on someone like her?"

Girls: "ooooooh."

Everybody else in the whole class are basically laughing right now. They've all noticed me standing here except the group I am currently stalking on right now.

That boy flushed a bit red. I knows guys like him too well.

I leaned onto his chair back by one hand. I can tell they were all startled at my presence suddenly up close.

Boy 2: "what the—! How long were you there?!"

I ignored him and asked the fourth boy, "what's your name?"

"Uh..I'm Akiro O'Somya...." he was still shocked as I landed my other hand on his shoulder.

"Thank you. And oh, by the way." I stood up and looked at the rest, "don't make up about things you don't know, or you'll regret it a month later." I threw an empty threat at them, but they didn't seem to sense it.

I purposely brushed my hand away from Akiro's shoulder as I went back to my lunch peacefully.

"...you just keep pulling stunts like that." Miyuki shook her head. I thought she'd be used to them by now?

When school ended, Miyuki and I were at the girls bathroom. In front of the mirror, I struggle to put on a pair of dangling hoops.

After about five minutes, she finally laughed, "you need some help?"

"...Yes...." I hand her the earrings. While she puts them on, I continue talking in English, "what's up with the bathrooms here? I mean, it doesn't even block anything until the stalls! The whole floor can hear our conversation at the sink areas. And there's only this small mirror for this entire wall."

"Uhm-hmm." i know she isn't listening, but i just need to babble once in a while.

Once I let my hair down naturally, showing off my earrings by tucking my hair behind my ears. Still in our uniforms, we head to Rihito's school.

By the time we got there, it was just in time for the after school bell. Students are all swarming at the entrance.

I tapped a random guy and he turned around. Ooh la la. Me didn't tap the wrong guy.

"Sumimasen. We're looking for Rihito Hatsune. Do you happen to know him?" my eyes unconsciously checked him out.

"Oh yeah, we're in the same class. I'll show you to the classroom." he offered all on his own.

"Kensha." my shoulders raised just a little before dropping back down. Miyuki was giving that look as we met eyes. I stuck out my tongue before dragging her with me into the school building.

Miyuki's PoV

I rolled my eyes as the jock Misuko talked to led us to the second floor of the building.

"Ah, there he is." the guy pointed into a classroom, where I spot Rihito at the back of the classroom, talking to some guys.

As I was thinking how to get his attention, maybe knocking on the door?

"Yo Rihito!" Mitsuko waved. Or...we could just do that....

She walked to a surprised Rihito as she casually set her arm on one of the guy's shoulder who was smiling at her. She's gonna get herself in trouble one day....

"Konnichiwa..." I follow in after.

"Miyuki-chan? Mitsuko-chan, what're you two doing here?"

The entire class' attention were on us now, not that there're still many people around, anyways. But four or five girls are whispering to each other.

"We figured to stop by." Mitsuko looked around, her arm slipping off of that guy's shoulder casually.

"Hey...um, we're Rihito's childhood friends." I introduced briefly to the people standing around him. Mitsuko hummed as in confirmation as her attention went back here.

"Well hi cuties. Rihito mentioned you two before but I'd never have imagine so pretty girls." the guy with spiky jet black hair smiled rather seductively, mostly at Mitsuko.

"Not bad yourself. He hasn't mentioned hot friends at school." Mitsuko tugged at his tie, then lay her hand flat by his collar bone before pulling back completely. I swear I saw that guy's eyes darken in something that's not anger. "so are you coming back with us? Or we'll wait for you there?" I know she's talking to Rihito about going to black ship.

"You girls go on first, I'll catch up after i finish a little something." he seemed somewhat glum as he forced a smile to us.

"Sure." Mitsuko looked in my direction. I nodded, "see ya." I waved as Mitsuko and I walked out the door.

"Hey. I haven't seen you two around before." both of us spun around to a boy with messy blond hair. He looked at our uniforms, "you don't come to school here, do you?"

"Nope. Just here to see a friend." I shook my head, attempting to end our small talk since I'm super nervous at it.

"Hi. My name's Mahiro. First year." his smile was dashing. He's in the same year as Rihito, which means a year younger than us. [first love diaries, anyone??]

When I look over at Mitsuko, it kinda startled me. She was gleaming. But she wasn't flirting with him or any kind of move she could've made long ago. What's she thinking right now?

"I'm Miyuki. Nice to meet you, Mahiro." I smiled lightly. When Mitsuko didn't speak, for the first time ever, so I said: "that's Mitsuko."

"Well, I hope I get to see you girls again." his smile...too bright....

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I've started this before 'E' went wrong, so I'm publishing this one first, then I'll re publish 'E' when I can. thnx for understanding