The little siren

The meeting begins

-Will you finally get out? I need you to answer some questions. Hanako asked, looking at the mirror in the wall.

The reflection in the mirror started to blur and finally the image changed, showing a boy with pink hair and a pretty appearance.

-Third.

-Calling me as some kind of errand boy. He complained, his face was that of a completely disgusted person. -What does the honorable number 7 want from the lovable me? He asked.

-I see that you are still alert in front of me. He smiled innocently. Relax, I just need you to answer something. Mitsuba gave him a wary look, doubting his intentions. -Hmp.

-... what has he been doing? he asked, his tone incredibly serious and unusual.

Mitsuba hesitated for a moment, then answered. -Not much. He always comes and goes, doing what he wants, most of the time I don't even see his shadow.

He stared intently for a few seconds and then spoke. -I see.

-That is all? If you don't mind, I have business to attend to.

-Oh come on, don't go so soon, I still have to ask you a favor. He smiled mischievously, Mitsuba felt a shiver run down his spine.

-What would you ask of someone as cute as me? he trembled completely terrified.

-What kind of image do you have of me? What exactly did he do to make him treat him like he was some kind of pervert? He sighed.-Gather the others, we're going to have a meeting.

...

- Calling a meeting so suddenly. Honorable Seventh, what exactly are you planning this time? A tall, hooded figure asked, his voice that of an older person.

-You finally decided to come out of your seclusion and the first thing you do is get us all together. A little fox said, grumbling as if she found it annoying. -Be quick, I hate these meetings. The little fox hissed. A long hand grasped the fur of her neck, lifting her into the air. -Behave. The figure said as he took a *kiseru* in his free hand and placed it on his lips.

*kiseru: japanese pipe*

-Since everyone is gathered, I have an announcement to make. Hnako said, sitting up as his feet rested on the table, his posture relaxed against the chair.For a moment a great number of voices were heard, whispering among themselves. Hanako smiled widely.

-To all those who were temporarily removed from their posts... I will return their places. A wave of protests arose at the end of the statement.

-Honorable seventh, what is the meaning of this? first you decide to get rid of the yorishiros of several of us and then  just throw them back like it was nothing? Does this look like a game to you?

-Kako. He looked at the hooded figure. -I understand your annoyance, but there was a good reason to do it. He sat properly at his spot and rested his arms on the table, grasping his hands. -I'm sure everyone remembers the incidents with the rumors of many apparittions changing drastically. Everyone kept silent for a moment. -Things have been quiet for a while, so I decided it was time to return things to the way they were.

-Then what about the traitor thing? Tsuchigomori asked, tilting his head as smoke billowed from his mouth. -We don't know anything about the real traitor, right? It'd be dangerous if we return all the numbers to their owners and the rumors get out of control again.

Hanako looked over to where Tsuchigomori was standing. -Certainly-

Suddenly, lightning struck in the middle of the room, leaving a kind of arrow stuck in the ground.

Hanako gasped.

-An arrow? Mitsuba asked, still surprised. He stared in amazement at the object buried in the ground. -It has something tied to the end.

The golden-eyed boy got up quickly and headed for the impact site. He carefully pulled the arrow out of the ground and unwrapped the paper that was tied to it. When he read what was written his face turned blue.

-Lord Seventh? Tsuchigomori asked abruptly getting up from his seat.

-...Ha. Damn it.

Among those present there were some who kept wondering what this situation was about, only the oldest knew what was happening. Kako spoke. -A message from above?

-Heh. It seems that an issue is been added to today's meeting. Hanako said, with a serious face.

Mitsuba looked at the little fox and asked quietly. -what's going on? Yako looked at the pink-haired boy in disbelief. -I dont know. It's the first time it's happened since I got here.

-It can't be helped then. Hanako sighed. -seems like today's meeting is gonna be long.

...

After finishing his activities and classes ended, Kou headed to the girls' bathroom looking for a certain perverted ghost.

On his way, he met a familiar face.

The girl in front of him was staring blankly at the bathroom door. -Aoi-senpai? Hearing his voice, she was surprised and looked in his direction in astonishment.

-Ah...you are, the little brother of President Minamoto, right? I've seen you several times with... ah. She stopped talking for a second and then changed her words, flashing a charming smile. -How have you been?

She was talking about Yashiro-senpai, after all, she was her closest friend. Kou had spoken to her several times, however, that was the end of their interactions.

For some reason, she looked different.

-The high school classes are a bit complicated but, beyond that, there is nothing to complain about.

She smiled strangely. -I see. You've been having a good time, haven't you?

-Senpai? Kou was surprised to see her expression, it was as if... she was upset. Aoi quickly put on the charming smile from the beginning, as if that expression just now had never happened.

-It was nice talking to you but I have to go somewhere right now. She pointed to the bucket of water she was holding in her hands, she was currently wearing gardening clothes.

-Ah, are you heading to the gardening club? I can help you load that. he tried to take the bucket of water in his hands but she pushed the bucket away when he was about to take it.

With a smile she said. -No need, I can do it perfectly alone. She emphasized the word "alone" at the end.

Kou scratched the back of his neck with his left hand and then smiled awkwardly. -...Alright, be careful. She was really acting weird. Aoi bowed slightly and waved goodbye, leaving the hall quickly.

Doesn't the garden club have a place to draw water? why would she come all the way to the old building? He pondered.

The exorcist was lost in thought for a while, then he remembered the reason he came to the building, he was looking for Hanako. He made sure that no one was around and went into the bathroom, when he opened the door, there was no trace of the ghost, moreover, not even the mokkes that used to come to play cards were anywhere.

The atmosphere was strange. No matter where he went, there was no sign of Hanako and the mokke. At this point, Kou began to worry, he kept searching the entire school, checking the rooftop, the infirmary, the bathrooms, anywhere he could find the ghost.

But his efforts were useless.

-Where are they all?