YOOO. I just realized!! Last chapter was named fourth and it was filled with fourth wall breaks!! K1 you little shit!!! Also, that chapter name... it's somewhat scary -KAZU2

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Just as I said in the last chapter, you were going to take first place today and you were hell-bent on taking that.

"So, I just want to say one last thing," You said with a smirk, leaning on the table, looking over your RS members who had the same expression as you. "I'm done being placed second, we aren't second fiddle, our first worries are ourselves, so today is going to be the day we're going to take first place, go it?"

"Yes, empress!" They replied with enthusiasm.

'Hm, today is the last day and I swear I will take that first place.' You told yourself, opening the doors as everyone left, going over to their posts and people began to rush in. 'Last day... and Teru and I will go to Nara!! A vacation!!'

Yes, you really were gonna go to Nara for a vacation. You already talked with Terunori last night and told him to tell the teachers that he's there for 'research purposes', to which you will also tell your grandpa that you're there for 'inspiration'. But he'll know the truth anyway if one of the guards snitches on you.

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The last day seemed busier than what you would expect. You have a lot of returning customers as your menu changes every day, there are even secret menus that those who know about your ways can find. Only a few of your RS members have found the secret menus, they also don't share that much since they just want it for themselves to show off.

"Hm?" Your attention was caught when you heard a call on your earpiece. You picked it up. The irritated voice on the other side was very clear and it made you smirk knowing you were pulling this first place off. "So, did you like my sales number, darling~"

{First of all, I'm very pissed that you already surpassed me halfway in the day.} He said, and you could already picture him pouting. Also, there were a few clicking noises on the background, you guessed he was still in the kitchen. {But still, congrats! I'm honestly so proud of you!} His last words somehow made your heart flutter and your mind go blank for a second. {It'll be my treat tonight! Let's go to Momo-senpai's!}

"Alright! If I can get out of our celebration night." You replied with a chuckle, remembering the past celebration nights. They were pretty chaotic. "Also, let's stop by Nene's first, she gave me an invitation."

{Hmm....} Terunori pouted, already not liking sharing you to the other elite ten. He's already tolerating Momo since she was an upperclassman. But for Nene... well, they don't really mix too well. {Fineeeeeee. But still! Don't let Yukihira take the first place for today! Go get us our first place, babe!}

"I will, I will." You replied as a deep sigh escaped your lips. It wasn't a tired sigh, more of an exhale at his usual childish behavior. Childish, but cute. Being childish sure did fit his image. He is pretty short. After he said to beat Yukihira's ass one more time, he finally hanged, thanks to some of his RS members calling him for help. "Now then... next is... ugh- talk with Eizan."

Well, there goes all of your new-found energy talking with Terunori. Higher than my... I don't have anything high enough, so let's pretend it's my imagination, then it dropped lower than my expectations for humanity.

With a sigh, you smiled, turning to your phone and calling your hated enemy. "Hello, this is the one and only empress speaking, how may I help the shitties human alive?"

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As the clock rolls around 5:57 p.m, everyone on your RS has been waiting patiently. They were quite excited to know which place you got. They all worked their asses off, they were not willing for a second palace this time.

And as those long and grueling three minutes passed, the announcer finally, finally announced today's sales.

"In third place goes to Yukihira Soma!" Said the girl with the loud voice amplified by the mic.

Everyone heaved a sigh of relief, knowing you've all surpassed the finalist in the Elections. And now you all waited once more.

"Second place goes to...." There was a pause as everyone stood impatiently, waiting for the girl to tell who it would be. "Second palace goes to... the eight seat; Kuga Terunori!! And first place is to the empress; (L/N) (Y/N)!!!"

There was a loud cheer within the places where your RS members were all scattered as they cheered for their victory. Everyone was so excited. Terunori didn't even feel like he lost, even if he did place second for today's sales, well, he still did still win total, with you on second and Yukihira in third place.

Ryuuji stood by the distance, a very, very, very, barely visible smile on his face as he watched you and your other RS members cheer happily. It's been quite long since he saw you smile and hear you talk. But then, one day you suddenly spoke. He was quite proud of you for that. You could...

"This is private property. I'm afraid customers cannot access this area." He said strictly, giving the intruder a harsh glare. But the moment his eyes landed on the figure, his eyes widened in surprise. "Y-you..."

"Now, is that a way to greet me?" The woman wearing the elegant, dark blue evening dress asked, her tone as cold as ice, nearly the same as yours. "It has been a long time since we've seen each other, hasn't it, Ryuuji?"

"F-forgive me... miss..." Ryuuji stuttered, bowing his head at the woman. "But, you know the rules. You're not allowed to be within the same place as (Y/N)-hime, you yourself set this rule."

"..." (M/N) scowled at his words as she ignored him and kept on walking until he arrived at the back door. Ryuuji followed behind her, telling her to stop. "Or what, Ryuuji? You won't be going to be stopping me, right? The very same person who treated you as her little brother?"

"..." Ryuuji could not fire back a word. He stood there, frozen in his spot. He couldn't do anything, just like that time... He watched as the person who you had feared and loved all your life approached. He took his phone and called a number. "Masafumi-sama."

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You could see everyone happily cheering, some of them on the couch, tired after the long day. Seeing them celebrate made you feel happy. Maybe being chucked to second place last year and in third place this year really lit up their competitive side.

"Congrats on first place, empress." Atsue said as he and Hano approached, drinks, and a dessert on their hands. "Here, they prepared this last night for this occasion."

"They sure were prepared." Hano said with a chuckle, taking a piece of her food. "And they did pretty well. They must've been very motivated for this."

"Yeah... I'm just glad we pulled through..." You said with a warm look on your eyes, watching your RS members. They felt like your own family. You wanted to guide them to a good future as thanks for helping you out in your Totsuki years. Like... a... mother would... '...his anniversary is in January... I can't escape this year....'

There was a pain in your chest whenever you tried to remember your father. You felt sad when he died, yet your mother's words still echoed in your mind... were you really such a horrible daughter? Did you deserve to be you? You could speak now... something you couldn't do for nearly a decade...

"A table for one please."

A cold shiver ran up your spine as the familiar voice came running on your ear. There was silence as everyone turned their heads to see who it was. Confusion filled their faces as they saw a woman wearing an expensive dress, not really central clothing, but more of a Yamamoto dress. She was littered jewels that glinted, clearly showing off her wealth. But the cold look on her eyes looked threatening, and her voice as cold as ice.

She almost reminds them of...

"(Y/N), my dear daughter...." The woman said warmly. Hearing your name spew out of her mouth made you shudder. It felt so foreign and so wrong... yet it was something you've longed for. For your mother to call you affectionately. "Come here and give your mother a hug."

The force on your grip loosened and you had let go of your cup, letting it shatter to the ground as you turned around, faced to face with your own mother as she smiled lovingly at you. That smile was wrong. The warmth in her voice was wrong. But...

You just couldn't help but walk towards yer, ignoring Atsue and Hano's calls.

"..." You wanted to call her, but her words flashed through your mind and you shut your mouth and just slung to her, tears forming in your eyes. But you wouldn't let yourself cry here. 'Mother.... M-my mother....'

"Good girl, that's my good girl...." She whispered, resting her cheek on your head, lightly caressing your hair. "We'll be together from now on... my dear daughter..."

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"What? (Y/N)'s not picking up...." Terunori muttered as he finally changed out of his uniform. He closed the doors to the locker and made his way out of the building, calling you once again. But after waiting, there was no answer once again. "Are they still celebrating? Jeez, thanks for inviting me..." He mumbled, making his way to your RS. 'Huh? That is...?'

"Terunori!" Yvon had come out of a car. It was his car. He wondered why he was here. He had no reason to. Unless he wanted to be the clingy uncle and have a few of your sweets before the event was over. "Where's (Y/N)?!"

"(Y/N)? I was just about to go-"

"Yvon-san, Eight seat." The familiar voice of someone had caught their attention. The two turned to the side and saw Atsue and Hano, both with a frown, which was strange for Atsue as he barely breaks character in front of anyone.

"Atsue/senpai, Hano-senpai? Why are you here?" Terunori asked in confusion. They never leave your side, like ever without being told so. "Are you guys done? I was gonna take your president to-"

"I'm the president." Atsue cut him off, taking Terunori and Yvon by surprise. But Yvon seemed to know what was happening as he began to mutter and bite his nail. "As stated by our rules; 'Should I, (L/N) (Y/N), be unable to attend to work matters, I leave Atsue Amabi and Hano Mayo with all authority and as the President and Vice President.'" [The title did have a meaning!!] 

"So....? What does that mean...?" Terunori furrowed his brows. He was starting to get an image. From Yvon's panicked look and from Atsue's words... 'There's no way... right?'

"As of today, the RS will be handed back to us." Hano explained, her eyes trained to the ground as she clenched her fists. "The empress is unable to take her position as president, so Atsue and I will be in charge from this day forward."

"And as president," Atsue began, giving Terunori an apologetic look. "I ask you, eight seat, to not bother my RS from now on. You are now banned." 'I'm sorry, Kuga.'

'I'm sorry, but we had no choice...' Hano turned to Yvon and nodded lightly. He got in his car and the two third years followed him and they drove off, leaving Terunori under the moonlight. 

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You know, ChildofTheMafia , was right, my stories really o have depressing tones under them.  Props to you. And also, to those who want to see sneak arts for the EXTRA, it's coming on the next update.

[...to those who read FT, get ready... that shit hurt like a buttcheek on a stick.]