Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 82

On the first day of school...

"Mom, where is Black Akari?"
"She's wearing her uniform. The breakfast is ready, come and eat."
"..." *nod*
*clack*
"Black Akari, this uniform suits you pretty well"
"... Hello"
"..." *smirk*

Look at her pale face. Someone's worried~

"Why don't you come and eat?"
"... No thanks. By the way, Monica"
"!"
"What major did you choose?"
"... Medicine"
"Oh, I see. Anyway, I'm leaving"
"Good luck on your first day!"
*nod*
*clack*

...

On the way...

"Blackie!"
*turn* "... Eluma, Hexy"
"Why didn't you come at our house?"
"... I forgot"
"What is it?"
"What do you mean?"
"You don't look good"
"Ah. No, nothing. It just feels weird to come back after 2 years."
"Don't worry, you'll be fine"
"Eluma's right. Plus, we're here"
"... I'm not worried. But coming after 2 years of absence is weird."
"Well, you're right"
"... We've arrived"
*bell rings*
"And on time!"

...

In the classroom...

"Students, I want to introduce a student that went abroad for 2 years. Akari, you can come in"
*come in*

*murmur*
"No way"
"Is this... Akari?!"
"I thought that she left!"
"Same here! They said that she went abroad, so I never thought she'd ever come back!"
"Looks like she also passed the entrance exam, since she directly started her 3rd year"
"Yes"
"She became even more beautiful!"
"I know right?!"

"Calm down, everyone. Akari, you can take the seat behind Yamel"
"!"
"... Akari?"
"... Alright"

Behind Yamel and next to Hexy. Interesting.

*sits*
"Okay. So, you guys are now in your last year of high school. I hope you'll enjoy it to the maximum, and that you'll study hard in order to enter the best universities."
"Yes ma'am"
"Let's start the class."

...

*bell rings*
"See you next time"
"Yes miss"
"Akari!"
"Akari!! What are you doing here?!"
"How were your studies abroad?!"

Here we go...

"... It was great"
"Where did you go?"
"... France"
"Wow!"
"How are the people there?"
"Did you live in Paris?!"
"What about the Eiffel Tower?! Did you see it?!"
"Yes. I even went inside"
"Oh my!"
"How's the view from there?!"
"... Beautiful"
"I wish I could see it as well!"
"By the way, welcome back!"
"... Thanks" *smile*
"!" *blush*
"..."

Look at them blushing because of a smile. So simple.

"Akari, you became even more beautiful by the way"
"Oh, thanks"

At least I'm getting my popularity back- Eluma? Why is he like this?

*glare*
"... Eluma?"
"You should go and tell the director that you've arrived. I'll take you there"
"... Alright"
"Good morning everyone- Akari? You're back?!"
"... Hello sir-"
"Sir, Akari must go to the director office, and since she might've forgotten where it is, I'll go with her. Is that okay?"
"Huh? Oh, yes"
"Thank you"
*clack*
"Eluma"
"..."
"Are you mad?"
"... Yes" *grab*
"!"
*behind the stairs* *bang*

... Kabedon?

"Why did you smile like that in front of everyone?"
"... I need to get my popularity back-"
"I can help you. You don't need to smile and be this friendly"
"..."

He's really angry because of such a trivial thing?

"Eluma, you do know that what you're saying doesn't make sense, right?"
"... I know" *let go*

I can't control myself anymore. Getting angry because she's smiling, I must've gone crazy.

"Sorry"
*sigh* "I did not ask for an apology. Just get yourself together."
*nod* "... Blackie"
"?"
"... Can I get a hug?"
"Huh? Why?"
"Please"

I want to feel that I'm more important than them.

"... Alright-"
*hug tightly*
"!"

Did he want to hug me this much?

"Eluma"
"..."
"Eluma, I can't breathe anymore"
"... My bad" *let go*
"Let's get going now"
*nod*

...

After classes, at Blackie's house...

"Black Akari! How was school- oh, hello Eluma!"
"Hello Madame, how are you?"
"I'm fine, how about you?"
"I'm fine, thank you"
"So, how was school?"
"... Normal"
"Oh, well, lunch is ready! You wanna eat now or-"
"We're leaving"
"Huh? To where?"
"... Eluma's house. We have to work on something. I just came to put my bag and inform you."
"Oh, I see. But don't stay too late"
"..." *nod*
"Well then, it was good to see you Madame"
"Yeah, same here"
*clack*

Of course, it was a lie.

...

At the Academy of Magic...

"Eluma, you stay here"
"Eh? Why?"
"Hexy's coming soon, and I'm leaving. I promised Luka and mom that I'll go and meet them once I'm done."
"... Oh, I see. Alright, but don't stay there too long, so that we can train a little bit"
*nod*
*woosh*

...

In the house...

"Sister!"
"Blackie!!"
"Hey"
"How was your first day?"
"Not bad..."

Apart from Eluma's sudden anger of course.

"I see"
"Do you wanna eat?"
"Yeah"
"Great! Mom made us a pizza!"
*chuckle* "Your favorite"
*nod*
"Alrighty! Let's sit and eat"
*sits down*
"By the way, where's Diane?"
"Sleeping. She's not really feeling well"
"!"

Diane's not feeling well? I never knew that spirits can also get sick!

"How is she?! Is she alright?!"
"Calm down. She was dizzy and had a fever, but after giving her a medicine, she fell asleep"
"... I'm going to see her"
"Wait! You can't go and wake her up"
"But I need to check on her"
*sigh* "At least eat before going"
"..."

It's the first time I heard of a spirit getting ill. Did she catch a cold, or is it because of something else?

...

"I'm done. I'll go and see her"
*sigh* "Alright"
*goes upstairs* *slowly opens the door*
*cough cough*
"!"

Diane doesn't look good at all! Was the medicine not effective?

*open her eyes* "... Master?"
"Diane! How are you feeling?!"
*cough cough* "I'm fine-"
"No, you're not! Stay like this. I'll call mom-"
"No, master. Please leave."
"What?!"
"You'll get sick as well if you stay here" *cough cough*
"As if I'll leave you in this state-"
*tok tok*
"Who is it?"
"Blackie? It's me, Hexy"
"... What is it?"
"Your mom told me that Diane is not feeling well. Is she alright?"
"... No, but you can't come in, because you'll get sick. I'll stay here."
"..." *opens the door*
"I told you to stay outside-"
"Blackie, you should leave. I'll stay here."
"What?! No way!"
"Now's not the time for you to catch a cold, and you know that. Plus, I'll be careful, so no worries"
"But we don't kniw if it's really a cold, and I can't leave Diane in this state-"
"Master, please leave. Hexy will also go once you do"
"No-"
*tries to stand up* *cough cough*
"Diane!"
"Don't move!"
"Master, please leave. I'll get better soon, I promise."
"... I'll come and see you later. Lay down and sleep well"
*nod*
"Blackie, you don't need to worry. I'll stay here."
"..." *nod*
*woosh*
"Hexy, you should leave as well"
"... There's no way I'd leave you like this"
"But you'll get infected-" *cough cough*
"Don't worry about me, and just rest"
"..." *closes her eyes*

Why can't I get myself to leave here? If it was the usual me, I wouldn't mind. But for some reason, seeing her like this makes my heart ache so much.