(Y/n)'s point of view.

Tuesday, October 11, 20XX

Location: Ohashi High, Class 2-C

Time: Homeroom.

I walk into class with the CPUs, (F/n) and Emma as I take a seat at my desk. I feel tired again from having another weird dream about Ivory. It's been happening sometimes after I came home from Hyper dimension when I had my battle against the Chaos CPUs.
The dream I had this time was enjoying the winter time with Ivory as she and Shalla, the person I keep see through their eyes, seemed to be the least interested. I keep trying to wrap my head around this mess, but I can't come up with a reason why I'm seeing her again and again... Why was I seeing Ivory this much after all this time? Who is this Shalla that I am looking through their eyes when hanging out with Ivory? Nothing was making sense to me due to not knowing any reason why it was happening to me. I felt Blanc rub my back as I looked at her with a slight tired look I had as she had a sad expression to herself seeing me like this.

Blanc: Didn't sleep well again I take it...?

(Y/n): Something like that... Can't seem to gain any rest for some reason... Kinda getting sick of not getting rest actually...

Blanc: Could it be from the job you're working at? You do work late sometimes...

(Y/n): I know... Maybe I'll give a notice that I need to cut back some hours... I don't work everyday though... They are able to bend around my availability for me, so maybe I should cut back if I can... Might actually be good for me to do that...

Blanc: I agree. I sometimes worry seeing you like this (Y/n)...

(Y/n): I'll be fine Blanc... I'm sorry for making you worry though. I will try and cut back some time though. Been working hard to earn some money.

Blanc: Why are you trying to earn money anyway?

(Y/n): Like I said to (F/n), I have my reasons. It's a surprise actually.

This got Blanc's attention as she tilted her head at this.

Blanc: A surprise? For what?

(Y/n): That's all I'm gonna say. Give too much, and it won't give as much of an effect like I want.

Blanc: So, it's something big?

(Y/n): Think all you want angel, you're not getting answers from me.

I found some amusement in seeing Blanc perplexed by trying to figure out what I have planned. Though, I just hope I'll earn enough before Christmas.

(Insert Kirihirake! Gracie☆Star here)

Noire's point of view.

Homeroom began once Ms. Koigakubo finally came into the classroom to give out an announcement about any new details for the festival coming up.

Ms. Koigakubo: So, with the upcoming Autumn Festival approaching, we have been told that there will be a beauty pageant held again this year due to a popular demand from past events.

Noire: Beauty pageant?

(F/n): I heard rumors of this event happening sometimes at this school in the past. Can't believe it's going to happen during our high school year!

Our group could hear (F/n) as Emma slapped (F/n) with a harisen fan. (F/n) rubs his head in pain while Emma had a look of annoyance.

Emma: Please be quiet (F/n)... And stop embarrassing yourself like that...

(F/n): Ah, ha, ha... Sorry...

Ms. Koigakubo: As I was saying, due to the event being requested, we need to select someone as a representative from this class to participate for it.

Noire: (Thoughts) So someone has to be picked huh...? I wonder who'll-

Neptune: Hey Ms! Noire here wants to volunteer!

Noire: Huh...?

I look to my right and saw Neptune had raising my arm without me noticing. The whole class looked at me as I became very embarrassed at these turn of events.

Ms. Koigakubo: Who in favor thinks we should let Noire be our representative for the pageant?

Around the classroom, each student in our class had raised their hand as I became embarrassed even more. I yanked my arm away from Neptune and took hold of her by her shoulders to begin shaking her around.

Noire: What are you thinking Neptune?! Why did you just do that?!

Neptune: Voting reasons.

Noire: The hell is that supposed to even mean?! Start making more sense right now!!

Before Neptune could even explain, a paper plane hits her on the forehead and lands on my desk. On the wing of the paper plane, was addressed to me. I opened it as I read what was written on it.

Note: Don't be nervous princess. You've faced worse things than a pageant like this. Just think you're going to a cosplay convention and have fun! Except with a beautiful dress in the mix. You can do this. I know you can. - Love, (Y/n).

On the note, there was an indication of a smile drawn at the end as I looked over to (Y/n) who showed me a warm smile towards my way. (Y/n) made me blush slightly from the words written on the note and with how he ended it as well. I gave a smile towards (Y/n) and nodded at what he sent to give me encouragement.

Three days later...

Friday, October 14, 20XX

Location: (L/n) Residence.

Time: Evening.

It had been five days after getting the materials with (Y/n) the other day as I still continued to work on the stitching for the costumes our group was gonna dress in for the comedy act. (Y/n) had offered to help out, but for me, I enjoyed making clothes when I could. It was one of my ways to find some downtime between my work as a CPU and being able to have fun. Though, it was nice to talk to (Y/n) while I made the costumes, kept me company to not be alone doing it. When (Y/n) had come up with our act, he gave specific clothing ideas and parts to each of us, except for Emma of course. I had finished on the fifth costume for our group for which the costume was mine. I had already started working on (Y/n)'s yesterday, but with how late it got, I had to put it on hold until today.

My costume for the play was a black skirt with a white button up shirt with some designs. Neptune's was a purple suit with a purple tie. (F/n)'s was a black dress pants with a green shirt and a beige vest to go over it. Blanc's was a crimson red suit with a white button up shirt. Vert's was green dress with a white coat to add to her costume. I saved (Y/n)'s for last as I began working on it to finish it up. (Y/n) wanted his costume to be just a blue suit with a white button up shirt and a red tie to go with it. He explained that his role was to look like a lawyer. (Y/n) had been with me for each time I made the dresses, except for last night when he had to work at Jonny's again. Luckily, (Y/n) didn't get scheduled to work tonight and was here with me to continue observing my work. (Y/n) had inspected Neptune's suit that she was supposed to wear for the act as he looked at every detail I had put into it.

(Y/n): You're very good at your stitching Noire. This is a work of an artist.

Noire: Well, I have been doing this for years. From all the time I had to practice and make the costumes I wanted to wear, it became second nature to make clothing this good.

(Y/n): Yeah, that is true. You are a goddess after all. With the whole immortality thing going on. Because of that, you don't need to resize the clothes you make or retake measurements for your dresses often.

Noire: Very true on that, helps save time and resources from doing the same process over and over.

While I was working on (Y/n)'s suit, I could see Neptune playing games with Abby again. Neptune won a race in the game against Abby. I could hear Abby wanting a rematch from her lose while pointing at Neptune. I could see Blanc and Vert working on their homework from today's new assignment in class. After I got done with (Y/n)'s suit, I asked him to go try it on by changing into it to see how it looked on him. (Y/n) left the room for a short time as I had another thought going through my head at the time. What was I going to wear for the beauty pageant? I was going to be on the stage where a lot of people were going to be watching. That meant (Y/n) was going to be watching up toward the stage as well...

Noire: (Thoughts) What am I going to do...?

While I was deep in my thoughts, (Y/n) had returned from upstairs and was trying the suit on. Like (Y/n) requested, his suit was that of a dark blue with pants included. He had on a white button-up shirt with a red tie tucked down. While wearing the suit, he had on a brown trench coat with his hands in the pockets with a smile on his face.

(Y/n): Well? How do I look? Does it fit right?

(A/n): Basically, just think of the Tenth Doctor's clothing when (Y/n) has these clothes on. Love Doctor Who.

With what (Y/n) usually wears that consisted of dark clothing, he looked like a mature person wearing that getup. The others take notice of (Y/n) in the suit, to which each has their own complements.

Vert: You look very nice in those clothes (Y/n).

Blanc: I agree with Vert. Sure beats your work clothes at Jonny's, that's for sure.

Abby: Onii-chan looks cool!

Looking towards Neptune for her opinion about (Y/n)'s clothes, she does something else... Neptune decides to run up to (Y/n), jump up and makes him have to hold her bridal style in his arms.

Neptune: Well, seeing (Y/n) up close like this... Definitely looks good from how I see him from this angle~

From Neptune saying that, (Y/n) blushes hard and has no way of hiding his blush. Using the opportunity, she even gave a kiss on his cheek. This surprised (Y/n) as he wasn't expecting it. (Y/n) closed his eyes from being embarrassed like this.

(Y/n): N-Neptune... Very unnecessary...!

Neptune: Well, it's your fault for rocking dark colors like this. Almost reminds me of the dinner date you and I had back in Planeptune~

We all watched (Y/n) as he blushed even harder from Neptune's statement, as (Y/n) was red at the tips of his ears.

(Y/n): N-N-Neptune...! P-Please... Stop...!

Feeling curious of how the date went, I decided to ask Neptune about it. Seeing (Y/n) in this position was pretty enjoyable. Even cute really, considering this doesn't happen to him often.

Noire: How did the date go though Neptune? I'm curious.

Neptune: Well, I'll start from the beginning.

Before Neptune even started, (Y/n) decided to speak first.

(Y/n): Can I please leave from being part of this discussion?? Just having to listen to this is not very fun for me really...

CPUs: No.

(Y/n) had a shocked look on his face as he then had a look of defeat next.

(Y/n): Can I at least put Neptune down first...?

Neptune: No.

Noire, Blanc and Vert: Yes.

It was Neptune's turn to be shocked as (Y/n) was freed from holding Neptune like how he was earlier as he sat down at a chair. With (Y/n) having to stay for this, Neptune continued to fully tell the date night with (Y/n).

Neptune: So, after using my one request I scored in our makeshift tournament for a date with (Y/n), I gave him a list of instructions before the date. When (Y/n) showed up, he was in a black suit to which really looked good on him. Though, he was more stunned at my appearance, but that was because I had went HDD for our date. It was funny when he was nervous at the time.

To hide his embarrassment (Y/n) covered his face and groaned into his hands from the story Neptune was telling us.

Neptune: The night then consisted of (Y/n) having death glares from my fan-club, having a nice dinner with him under the stars and having some good conversations with him. At the end of our date, (Y/n) thought it was over, but not until I gave him a kiss~ Probably his first kiss ever, considering (Y/n) had this stunned look on his face from being kissed. Hee hee. The look he had after the kiss was priceless. Trying to process what happened and all that.

By now, (Y/n) was emanating smoke from his head after the story Neptune had told us. This had earned Vert, Blanc, Abby and myself some laughs from hearing how it went. Hearing our fearless and risk taking (Y/n) getting embarrassed about a date was very funny.

(Y/n): Okay... If you all had your fun, can you please stop laughing...? In truth, Neptune looked stunning when she was in the dress she had on in her HDD form. No amount of being prepared had caught me by surprised seeing that... Oh man... Why do I have to be in this position to get embarrassed like this?!

Neptune was about to say something until (Y/n) gave her a look.

(Y/n): If you mention anything of the sorts that doesn't make a lick of sense... I will chase you down and beat you with a harisen fan Neppy!

This shut Neptune up from (Y/n) saying that and turned back around. Knowing Neptune, she didn't have any regrets in what she does.

Neptune: Because of Author reasons!

(Y/n): NEPTUNE!!

Following true to his statement, (Y/n) began chasing Neptune around trying to hit her with his harisen fan. In the amidst of the chase, Iris had entered the room and saw the commotion going on. She looked to me to gain some answers as she asked a question.

Iris: Let me guess... Judging (Y/n)'s face, he got embarrassed when talking about him in an embarrassing way?

Noire: Yeah. How did you know?

Iris chuckled as she crossed her arms.

Iris: You're talking to the mother who raised the little sucker. I know my own son like the back of my hand.

Blanc: It would make sense. With the many years of raising him to be who he is, it would make sense.

Noire: It's funny seeing (Y/n) like this. He usually has this calmness around him, but when something like this happens. It's enjoyable to see.

Vert: While we're on the topic, what was (Y/n) like before we met him? What was (Y/n) like when he was younger? I'm quite curious.

Iris then turned to Vert when she was asked that. From seeing her face, Iris had a solemnly look when that was mentioned. Iris looked towards (Y/n) as we could see he finally caught Neptune and was giving her a noogie.

Neptune: Ahh! Someone help me!

(Y/n): No help! No help for you, my little Nep!

Abby: But I will!

We could see Abby jump on (Y/n)'s back and wrapped her arms around her brother's neck. This made (Y/n) let go of Neptune and looked back to Abby with shock in his eyes.

(Y/n): Abby?! Why you betray me like this?!

Abby: Because it's fun!

Holding a harisen fan in her hand, Neptune slaps it on the palm of her hand while (Y/n) looks at her. Neptune has a smirk of enjoyment for what she has planned.

Neptune: It's about time I got some payback from the many slaps I got from this thing. Abby! Hold the brother down!

Abby: Okie!

(Y/n): Betrayed by my own little sister... Never thought that would happen...

With that, (Y/n) began getting slapped by Neptune over the head many times with his harisen fan. (Y/n) made an exclamation of getting hit each time he was hit. Iris let a soft chuckle seeing this as she turned back to Vert, Blanc and myself.

Iris: Let's save this conversation for another time... Right now, I just like to enjoy seeing my son happy.

This confused us by what Iris meant by that. The look Iris had on her face, which seemed to have troubled her when Vert asked Iris about her family's past. Feeling like we weren't going to know about it for the time being, we let it go for now. I look to see (Y/n) as he got tied up with a piece of rope by his hands and feet. I could then see Neptune pull out a black permanent marker, to which made (Y/n) begin to worry.

(Y/n): Not the marker! Neptune no!

Neptune: Neptune yes!

Abby: Ha, ha, ha! Draw something goofy on him Neptune!

Neptune: Oh, ho. Don't worry about that little Abby~ I got it covered~

(Y/n): Someone help!

After the whole escapade, (Y/n) had a drawing of a fake monocle over his right eye, a goofy mustache under his nose and the words "I'm a loser" on his forehead for most of the day. It was currently night time as we were all getting ready for sleep due to having school again in the morning. Though the lucky part is, it would be a day to set up the stands and ideas everyone had planned for the event. It was like this today earlier at school to have everything nice on the day it happens. Though, I still couldn't figure out what to wear for the pageant. It was driving me nuts at this point with all the materials I had, but not one idea was coming to me. I was currently in a dark blue nightgown I had Iris buy during our shopping trip to the mall one time with my hair down in the living room.

Noire: Ugh... What am I going to do...?

(Y/n): Something troubling you princess?

I turned around to see (Y/n) in his pajamas with him cleaning his face from having marker drawn on him. I sat down at the couch and leaned back against it.

Noire: *sigh* It's nothing (Y/n)... I'm just talking to myself is all...

I could hear (Y/n) approach towards me. (Y/n) then sat next to me on the couch while he finished up cleaning his face from the marker finally.

(Y/n): Come on Noire. Something is troubling you. When people get like this, they don't sleep well at night. Now, are you going to tell me, or do I need to use the same trick like last time at the beach?

I looked at (Y/n) and remembered he did say some stuff that got me worked up to take some lessons from him. The memory made me giggle slightly from back then. I looked to the ceiling, knowing (Y/n) wouldn't leave without knowing what was wrong.

Noire: I'm having trouble figuring out what to wear for the pageant...

(Y/n): Really? You?? Having trouble figuring out what to wear? I never thought I hear that.

I then looked at (Y/n) being slightly annoyed from this. This earned him a slight smack to his head from the remark he gave to me.

Noire: This isn't funny (Y/n)... I'm really nervous about doing this... Dressing up for cosplay is one thing, but I never had to do something like a pageant before...

(Y/n): O-Oh... I didn't know...

Noire: I may be a goddess, but dressing up for a pageant and standing in front of a large crowd by myself makes me nervous. Everyone in school will be watching and I don't know what to do...

(Y/n) looked at me with a sad look on his face. He clearly didn't think this would affect me this much. I looked down and gripped at my nightgown feeling embarrassed like this. I then felt an arm wrap around me as I was pulled towards (Y/n) and leaned against his chest. This made me blush from his actions and made me look up at him because of this.

(Y/n): What do you have to be afraid about Noire? You shouldn't be afraid at all about this whole thing.

I frowned and blushed slightly embarrassed by his word.

Noire: What's that supposed to mean?

(Y/n): You've faced monsters, villains that wished to end the CPUs, or defeat those that would take over Gamindustri for years. Yet you're letting this get to you? I'm honestly shocked by hearing this.

I looked away from (Y/n) to try and hide my face from him.

(Y/n): But I say this for a reason. When I see you girls in battle, you all don't have a sense of fear when it comes to protect those you care for around you. Even if the odds were against you all, you would find a way to get through it together.

Noire: That's because were together during those times. I'm having to represent our class by doing this alone...

(Y/n): But you're not going to be alone Noire. We're all going to be with you during the pageant.

This gained my curiosity by what (Y/n) meant by this.

(Y/n): When I took you four on at Dionix's base... I was scared. I was scared of having to hurt the ones I love and actually fight because you four were under the influence of the mist. Dionix was using you four against me because I never would have thought that would happen... It was my one fear because I never intended to use my powers to hurt you girls in anyway, except through our sparing matches for training.

Noire: (Thoughts) (Y/n)... was scared about this...? Then... Why did he...?

(Y/n) then took his necklace off and held it in his hand for me to see.

(Y/n): When I finally realized why Dionix wanted to get the Crystal of Hope away from me... It was because I could attack the mist invading your bodies directly and save you all from spending your nations Share Energy. Knowing what I could do to help... I needed to find a way to get rid off all my fears. My reason to think about my fear for hurting you girls... No amount of pain you four could deal to me, would hurt WAY more for what I had to do to you girls. I placed myself in that 1v4 fight because with me having to face you four alone... I was facing my fears head on because of it.

I then gently took (Y/n)'s crystal and gazed at the blue glowing hue it gave off. It had a feeling of hope and safety from what I could sense from it.

Noire: But why do all this? You had the others to help you.

(Y/n): That may be true... But this fight meant more to me than anything in the world... If I didn't face you four alone, I would have never been able to let go of my fear and fight with all I had. But I wasn't alone even then. Our friends were on the sidelines watching me give it my all for that one fight. Because even then, they were with me in spirit to give me a reason to keep fighting.

(Y/n) then shifted his body to then wrap his other arm around me to bring me closer to him as I rested my head on his shoulder. I wonder what was going through his head, until I heard him begin crying softly.

(Y/n): It had hurt so much seeing the four of you being used by him as puppets for his own gain... I would do anything to never see that again for the rest of my life if it were up to me... But I know that it could happen again and I have to be ready for it just in case...

Noire: (Thoughts) (Y/n)...

(Y/n) separated from the hug he was giving me as I could see tears rolling down his cheeks at this point. It had hurt my heart seeing him like this.

(Y/n): Because with the knowledge I gained and the fight I experienced... I know, there are worst things to experience than facing your friends in a real fight... Having to face them as the enemy.

I could see (Y/n) wiping his tears away as he tried to recompose himself and takes a deep breath. (Y/n) then brings a smile back to his face to help lighten the speech he was giving to me.

(Y/n): So don't be afraid when you go up on stage for the pageant Noire... Because I'm going to be watching and cheering you on from within the audience. Even  our friends will be watching to help support you also.

(Y/n) leans in to kiss me on the forehead and stare into my eyes with those innocent (E/c) eyes of his. I gain a blush on my cheeks from the actions he did. The warm smile he would give to me, always seemed to calm me down.

(Y/n): No force on this planet or any dimension at all, will keep me from being there for the ones I love. I promise you that deep down Noire.

Seeing (Y/n) trying his best to help cheer me up, brings a smile to my lips. After (Y/n) is done telling me what he wanted to say, he yawned and rubbed his eyes. (Y/n) must be tired considering it is nearing eleven at night.

(Y/n): Get some sleep Noire. *yawns* Hopefully you'll come up with something for a dress. Maybe something to go with the blue ribbons you wear in your hair. Makes you look cute with those on.

I blushed at the mention of him saying I was cute with them on.

Noire: D-Don't just s-say that you, you dummy...! *mumbles* B-But I'm glad you like them...

(Y/n): Again with the mumbling... Heh. Cute.

Noire: Stop saying that...!

(Y/n) laughed at my reaction and gave me a kiss on the cheek before heading upstairs to sleep for the night. Though, what (Y/n) said to me earlier just now, got me thinking on what to do for a dress.

Noire: (Thoughts) Something to go with my ribbons... Hmm...

Vert's point of view.

Saturday, October 15, 20XX

Location: Ohashi High.

Time: Noon.

We were at the school helping set up decorations and props around the school for the festival. Some were setting up for a café, some were setting up some gaming centers and others were setting up booths to sell some food to eat during the festival. We helped set up tables and gave a helping hand to other classmates that needed the help. Maybe by doing this, we can help (Y/n) regain some trust in those around him. Some were reluctant on accepting help, but others gladly took what they could. The time had hit noon as everyone decided to take a break for now. Our group headed to the roof of the school to eat our lunch and talk for awhile.

(F/n): And so, I said to the player I was fighting against online, "You don't steal from me! I steal from you!!"

(Y/n): And how did that end my friend?

(F/n): The player stole my shipment in GTA...

We laughed at (F/n)'s misfortune in the game he had played the other day.

(Y/n): I warned you to be careful of that. Did you listen? No.

(F/n): Would of had some help, but you were stuck in another dimension for three months.

(Y/n): Touché my friend...

Emma tapped on (Y/n)'s shoulder to gain his attention as Emma wanted to speak with (Y/n).

Emma: So, with the CPUs being in our world, what are their roles in their world again?

(Y/n): Like I explained before, they are leaders of four nations: Neptune to Planeptune, Noire to Lastation, Blanc to Lowee, and Vert to Leanbox. Each nation requires them to help protect the homes and people they watch over. For these four, they have lived longer and seen way more than whatever we could have with our lives. Like their title as Goddesses, they are basically immortal, but not resistant to illnesses like poison. They can gain extra power by transforming, like how I showed Vert's HDD form the other day by giving her Share Energy.

(F/n): Then why did you help Vert then? Shouldn't she be able to do it on her own?

With needing to explain our situation, Noire decides to help explain.

Noire: We would if possible, but we can't. With us being in this dimension, no one knows who we actually are.

Blanc: Because of that and when the Chaos mist had infected us at the base before coming here... Our Share Crystal supplies had been destroyed from the negative energy in the mist.

Neptune: No Share Crystals, no way of transforming...

(F/n) and Emma were doing their best to understand our situation as Emma decided to speak up.

Emma: So, when (Y/n) touched Vert the other day with his energy focused, he was giving Vert Share Energy to use?

Vert: Precisely Emma. With (Y/n)'s training to use Share Energy in attacks and with control over it, he's able to help us transform in your world by channeling it into us. Though, we do hope our friends can find and bring us back to Gamindustri soon. It'll be almost a month since we first came here...

(F/n): Why? Wouldn't you want to relax and take a break?

Blanc: It's not as simple as you think (F/n).

(F/n): Huh?

Noire: It's our jobs as CPUs to help watch over our nations and protect our people. If we don't try and find a way back home soon... Our people will begin to lose faith in all of us.

(F/n) and Emma seemed to be confused in what Noire meant as (Y/n) was up next to help explain our situation.

(Y/n): From what I had read during my time there, the Goddesses, who are these four, depend on Share Energy from the faith of their people. Their hopes and faith are what keep Noire, Blanc, Neptune and Vert here able to do anything at all. Without Share Energy, they become very weak...

(F/n): So wait... If they need Share Energy to be able to move. Then how are they able to anything- *whack* Ow! Emma?!

Emma: Don't you realize it (F/n)?? (Y/n) has been supplying them for a month with his own energy. I remember when (Y/n) explained about his crystal, it constantly regenerates Share Energy for (Y/n) to use at his disposal. Even though it can regenerate lost energy, it depends on the user's time to rest and not do anything. Most of it would have to involve with the user sleeping for the best effect, am I correct (Y/n)?

(Y/n) nods his head at this to help confirm Emma's theory.

(Y/n): With how many times I've been knocked out or drained of my energy, it wasn't the best feeling when that happened. My body became used to the feeling here and there now... But now I have to make sure I save as much energy as possible for the girls sake. If I become incapacitated and they need energy, they would need to wait it out until I regain my energy to help them... That's mainly another reason why we need to get back to Gamindustri... Us being here puts us at a big disadvantage because of this and if civilians get caught in the crossfire, that leaves us open to get hurt.

(F/n): That includes me and Emma... Oh, shit...

Emma: That does pose as a problem to them and (Y/n)... Having to focus on fighting while keeping people safe...

Blanc: We can be able to protect ourselves from attacks just fine, but our focus is more towards other's safety if in danger...

Our group had a silent moment as we were thinking of our talk so far. I heard a snap coming from (F/n), for he had thought of something.

(F/n): Well, what if Emma and I help out? We obviously can't fight in a real battle anyway. We could possibly help get anyone still around to safety. It's still basically our code to help others in danger. That way, if a possible enemy does find out that you five are in this world, we'll be ready to help out.

We all looked at (F/n) as if he had grown a second head, while (Y/n) went up to him and poked (F/n)'s head a few times.

(F/n): O-Ow, ow, ow! Hey! Quit that damn it! Why are you doing that?!

(Y/n): Trying to see if you're the real (F/n). The (F/n) I know wouldn't be able to think of a plan like this... Especially one as good as this...

(F/n): You son of a bitch!

(F/n) then proceeded to tackle (Y/n) and began to fight like usual. Emma sighed and had a smile on her face watching both (Y/n) and (F/n).

Emma: Those two just don't know when to quit when they get like this. Seeing them horsing around how they are. Makes me happy that I got to know both of them. Probably (F/n) more actually...

I tilted my head at Emma's words feeling confused by what she meant by that.

Vert: What do you mean Emma?

Emma faced my way when I spoke to her.

Emma: Wait, what did you say?

Vert: About (F/n). You said that you were glad to know (F/n) probably more. What do you mean by that?

From what I asked Emma, she grew a deep blush on her face as she tried to shake it off quickly. I think I might have stumbled over an Easter Egg with my question. When Emma finally recomposed herself, she spoke to me again.

Emma: What? I don't know what you mean by that Vert. You must be imagining things. Ha ha ha...

I look at Emma as she had a slight nervousness to her speech. I decide to let it go for now, not while the others present. (Y/n) and (F/n) seemed to have finally calmed down as they stopped fighting each other and decided to rejoin with us.

(Y/n): Must you really attack me when I say something insulting to you...?

(F/n): Wouldn't happen if you didn't do it all the time.

(Y/n): Not my fault if-

(F/n): One word about me being an idiot, and I will strangle you!

(Y/n) stopped talking and left it as that. I chuckled at the bond those two have as Blanc looked at me with a curious look on her face.

Blanc: What's so funny?

Vert: Just thinking of how we are when we pick on each other there. (Y/n) and (F/n) remind me of all four of us.

It was Noire's turn to feel curious as she looked at me now.

Noire: What do you mean?

Vert: What I mean is, we share a semblance to (Y/n) and (F/n) here in their recklessness and getting on each others nerves. Blanc and I with our fights over chests-

I could feel Blanc's angry stare at the mention of her chest. To help keep Blanc calmed down, (Y/n) gained Blanc's attention and talked with her for awhile as I continued to talk.

Vert: -and with Neptune and Noire when Neptune makes fun of her in some cases.

Noire: As if I have a connection with Neptune.

Neptune: Always the loner Noire.

Noire: I am not a loner Neptune, I've told you this!

Neptune: You keep saying that, but you're actually just a very shy Tsundere.

Noire: That's it!

It was Neptune and Noire's turn to get into a scuffle while we all just watched and laughed at the scene.

Vert: My point, exactly from what we're seeing.

(F/n): Huh... We sure do that a lot...

(Y/n): But it's fun nonetheless. Wouldn't be interesting if something like this didn't happen.

(F/n): You said it.

For the rest of the time, after Neptune and Noire stopped fighting, we ate our lunch in peace and had a few conversations here and there. When we were called to continue working on with setting up, we packed up our bento boxes. With the others going first, I decided this was the best time to ask Emma now.

Vert: Go on ahead, I remembered I had a question for Emma I needed to ask.

(Y/n): Really? Okay, don't take too long, we need all the hands we can get still.

Vert: Don't worry, it won't take long.

Watching the others head downstairs, I close the door and turned around to Emma with my arms crossed under my chest. Emma was nervous as she didn't feel comfortable for some reason.

Emma: So... What did you want to talk to me about Vert...?

Vert: No need to be afraid Emma. I just have a question is all. I just wanted to ask what you see in (F/n) is all.

Emma looked at me curiously and looked over to the fences on the roof here to avoid eye contact with me.

Emma: (F/n) is a good friend to (Y/n) and myself. We helped keep each other company when (Y/n) wasn't here to stay strong for each other. With (Y/n) missing for the three months, it was getting hard to believe he was alive somewhere... But with both me and (F/n), we did everything we could to not give up on wanting to see (Y/n) again...

Emma had a slight blush on her cheeks from what I could see. I smiled as I had a thought about of what Emma was being nervous about.

Vert: So, it was mostly you and (F/n) hanging out with each other while (Y/n) was missing?

Emma: Yeah.

Vert: I think... that there's something between you and (F/n), Emma.

Emma blushed at the mention of this and shook her head as a sign of no.

Emma: W-What? What do you mean by that?

Vert: It was when you were talking about (Y/n) and (F/n) during their daily scramble against each other earlier. You mentioned that you were happy to know both of them, but more (F/n) than (Y/n). Why is that if I may ask?

Emma looked really nervous now as she was put on the spot.

Vert: Emma, you can tell me. If it's a secret, I'll understand.

Emma looked at me for a good ten seconds. She then walked over to where the fences were and looked down below to the school yard. Emma sighed and turned to face towards me as she was calm once more.

Emma: This doesn't reach (Y/n)'s ears until (F/n) and I are ready to tell him. Okay, Vert?

Vert: I promise Emma.

Emma took a deep breath and looked at me in the eyes.

Emma: During the time (Y/n) was missing... (F/n) and myself hung out a lot during the Summer and was there for each other when (Y/n) was gone. The more I got to spend time with (F/n), the more things happened. We went to the movies, we ate together, we laughed, cried and screamed together... And during that time... We fell in love with each other.

(Insert Orange here)

This put a slight shock to me, although I kinda figured it out already. Though I was happy for Emma and (F/n). I walked up to Emma and patted her on the shoulder and gave a smile.

Vert: Don't worry Emma. I'm sure (Y/n) will completely understand when you two tell him. Though it is impressive that you two have been good at keeping this well hidden.

Emma: It's quite hard really. But not as much as how (Y/n) was having to deal with.

Vert: Quite right. Dimensional travel is a bigger secret than love between two friends.

With our talk coming to a close, we decided to finally regroup with our friends to help them out. (Y/n) noticed us and waved his hand to have us come over to him. We could see Neptune being slightly squished under some props with swirls in her eyes.

Vert: Should I even ask?

(Y/n): Neptune was horsing around again and some props fell on her... I swear... Not a day's rest and I still have to fix some problems here... One in particular being a Nep-problem.

Neptune: Not cool...

Vert: Can't solve everything, but being able to work with the situations around you is what you do (Y/n).

(Y/n): Isn't that the truth.

For the rest of the day, we finished help prepping the school for the festival and was ready for when Monday hits. After all the preparations have been completed, the school let's us all leave to enjoy our day and to be ready for Monday.

Chapter 8. End.