Empire High (An Akame Ga Kill/Kiru fanfic)

Scheere the Airhead

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Chapter 19: Scheere the Airhead
Scheere the Airhead

Tatsumi concentrated hard as he read his textbook. Human behavior 101 had all the information about human behavior and how to fix them; at least what he was told. Lying on his desk were books about the human brain and simple easy tasks a child could do.

"Ugh." Tatsumi groaned as he set the book down. "I've read this three times and there still isn't a solution to the answer."

He dropped his head down on his desk, making a hammering noise. It had been a week since he began researching information about human's and the brain. Specifically, what really goes on in the brain.

"I can't let Mein down." He told himself. "I made a promise."

He could still remember the promise clearly. Mein's eyes were different than they usually were. She usually looked very irritated or very concerned with Tatsumi whenever he was around Leone. However, her eyes seemed worried, almost as there was no hope for something. It was then she told him that she was tired of seeing people making fun of Scheere.

"I can't just sit around and do nothing." Mein told him. "But at the same time, I want her to be able to show everyone she isn't just this clumsy airhead. So please Tatsumi," She began tearing up. "help her accomplish just one task. It doesn't even have to be hard."

Tatsumi looked out the window from the classroom. School had ended nearly an hour ago so not as many students were around. Only those stuck in detention were slowly making their way home.

"Mein, I promise I'll help her...but how?"

"Oh, hello Tatsumi." A familiar voice greeted.

Tatsumi turned around to find Scheere standing in the doorway to the classroom. Her usual attire of a purple dress with light purple detached sleeves and glasses were ruined by the black ash that made her look like a walking shadow.

"What happened to you?" Tatsumi stood up from his desk and ran over to her.

"I sorta dropped some very...volatile....chemicals." Scheere smiled.

Tatsumi sighed as he approached her and handed her a cloth he had on him. Scheere began to clean herself off before accidentally knocking her glasses off.

"Scheere, I was wondering something." Tatsumi spoke.

"What is it?"

"Well....I was wondering if I could help you!" Tatsumi nearly shouted.

Scheere just stared at him. He wasn't sure if she was thinking what he could be talking about. Maybe she thought he was just offering to help clean her up? That would be bad; especially if Mein found out.

"What I mean is....Scheere," He said looking her directly in the eyes. "I want to help you finish a task without ruining it."

Scheere continued to look at him. Her purple eyes unwavering, it felt as though she wasn't sure who he was anymore.

She then gave him a smile. "No thank you. I'm fine with how I am now. Nobody has to be good at everything."

"But you're not good at anything." He pleaded. "Please, if not for yourself do it for Mein. She's very worried that people will continue to make fun of you. I want you to show her that you're fine on your own."