While he has been enrolled since his birth in Darkeas, the school of supervillains, Uchiri Nanaya ends up by mistake in Aitori ... the school of the Magical Girls.
Nanaya stared at Ita, surprised. She rarely addressed him and usually referred to him as "half-face." But she had just spoken to him with a big smile, giving him the same affectionate nickname as the others. This Monday, it had only been a week since they had had that little party in Nanaya's room and it hadn't seemed to change their relationship until now.
"Yes," said the vampire, "you know Kota-kun well, so I would like your opinion on his Christmas present."
"We're still in September."
"You know, it's best to have the presents ready in advance. People flock to the stores at the last minute and you just can't find what you want. So you do want it ? Classes are going to resume, but we just have to meet up just to talk about it after class. How about an hour before the curfew?"
"Hm ... I imagine yes ..."
"Great ! I'll be waiting for you in the main hall on the ground floor! Come alone, this is a top secret discussion! "
She winked at him before walking away towards the stairs just as Hyokko returned. The guardian had quickly gone to look for Nanaya's bag, which the young man had forgotten on a bench in the yard.
The young man simply greeted his guardian and collected his things before heading to his class. He was relieved that he could finally make real friends with Ita. He joined his classmates to continue his lessons, always hanging out in groups during breaks.
During the day, Nanaya had thought about everything Kotaro liked. He himself already had a present for him. It wouldn't be very difficult to advise Ita.
He just stopped by his dorm to dress differently than his uniform. Hyokko was surprised to see that he was not in his pajamas.
"Are you going somewhere?" Asked the guardian.
"Kashiwa-chan is waiting for me downstairs," Nanaya replied simply, "she wants me to advise her on a Christmas present for Kot-chan."
"Why isn't she coming here?"
"I imagine she prefers that we are alone to be good friends. I'll be back soon."
He ruffled Hyokko's hair before heading for the hall.
He easily found Ita waiting for him downstairs. As soon as she saw him, she grabbed his wrist and pulled him to the East Wing.
"Where are we going ?" Nanaya wondered.
"In case our discussion lasts too long," said the young girl, "we better be out of the reach of the teachers at curfew time."
"No, we will have already entered the dorms by this time."
"Don't you want to spend some time with a friend?"
"Is that ..."
Nanaya didn't finish his sentence, suddenly terrified. They had just entered the gymnasium. As the last class needed the pool, the center of the huge room was opened to reveal the pool. Ita only managed to drag him a few feet into the room.
"Come on, what's the matter?" She asked. "At this time the teachers are not coming here, it will be much better to discuss quietly."
"... can we ... close the pool?" Nanaya hissed.
"Why ? I like to watch the water. It's calming. You should try."
"No it'll be fine..."
"Stay there, I'll try to find the command to close."
She walked behind him, pushing him forward a bit and took the opportunity to close the door. Nanaya remained petrified, his eyes fixed on the basin, for what seemed like an eternity.
"Looks like it's not in this room," Ita said behind him, "sorry, thecommand must be in the supply."
"... i ... it's okay ... we can sit on the benches near the wall to chat ..."
Nanaya turned around. Ita then gave him a big strange smile but didn't move, arms crossed, planted in front of him.
"Kashiwa-chan?"
"You can't imagine how angry I am."
"... wh ... what?
"You know perfectly well that everyone is watching you! You pretend not to notice anything to look innocent, but you know it perfectly!"
"... No... what are you talking about?"
"Shut up !"
Nanaya pulled back in surprise as Ita walked towards him. He froze when he felt the edge of the pool under his heel. The scene was strangely and dangerously familiar to him.
"Kota-kun is only gay because you're around! I'm sure without you he would notice me! But no, you can't help but strut around in extravagant outfits to get everyone's attention!"
"What... what do my clothes have to do with..."
"Don't play the innocent with me! You're just trying to get all the boys at your feet! Even straight guys have a crush on you! They all get screwed one after the other and you pretend not to notice it!"
"I... I notice my friends, Kashiwa-chan..."
"I'm not talking about friendship! You annoy me more and more! All the tags and the paper were more than deserved, half face !!"
"The paper... ? Kashiwa-chan... I didn't tell anyone about the paper in my room... did... did you do all of this?"
"You see, you're not as stupid as you think you are!"
"But why... I wanted... I hoped to be your friend..."
"Because I hate you! You are the obstacle preventing me from reaching Kota-kun's heart! Once you're gone, you won't shade me and he'll throw himself at my feet!"
"But... he already told you no..."
"Only because of you!"
It was then that she raised her hands and pushed Nanaya with all her might. The young man felt himself go backwards and by the time he realized what was going on, he was already in the water. He started to panic. He hadn't taken a breath, he couldn't come up. He just felt himself sinking, struggling to hold his breath.
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