Sweet As Strawberry Tarts

/7/ Going Down Hill

The news of a first year challenging Riddle had reached the ears of every resident in Heartslabyul.

"Hey! Did you guys hear, there's a first year challenging, Dorm Leader Rosehearts to a decisive match!"

"To Dorm Leader Rosehearts himself?! I highly doubt that. They'll lose their head in five seconds."

"But this is the first challenge ever since Dorm Leader got the position. Let's go see how it'll end!"

Meanwhile, Trey and Cater were standing at the other end of the rose maze as Trey explained that the two first years were challenging Riddle.

"Say what?! Those two are seriously gonna challenge Riddle for the seat of Dorm Leader?"

Trey sighed. He knew Cater would react to the news like this. "I tried to stop them, but they already made up their minds.."

Cater shook his head with an unusual serious expression. "They sure are digging their grave~ I hope it doesn't end up causing a huge disaster."

"Yeah.."

~ time skip ~

Every resident of Heartslabyul had arrived to the rose maze along with the Headmaster. Ace and Deuce stood in the middle, along with Riddle.

"Shortly, the decisive match for the title of Heartslabyul Dorm Leader will begin." Crowley announced and began by introducing the challengers. He lifted his arm up towards Ace and Deuce's side.

"The challengers are Ace Trapolla and Deuce Spade."

Then he lifted his arm to riddle's side. "Defending his title, the current Dorm Leader, Riddle Rosehearts."

The redhead crossed his arms, gazing at the two first years.

"In accordance to the rules of this decisive match, please remove the magic sealing collar handicap."

With a wave of riddle's staff, the magic collars disappeared as Ace and Deuce caressed their necks.

"The collar is finally off!"

"Don't worry, you'll have it back soon enough. Savor the taste of freedom while you can," Riddle said with pride evident in his voice. "I couldn't believe my ears when I heard you wanted to challenge me. Are you sure you want to go through with this?"

"Of course." Ace simply answered.

"I wouldn't challenge you as a joke, "Deuce chimed in.

Riddle only huffed, "whatever. Let us begin the match."

Cater had then suddenly appeared behind Riddle. "Riddle, what do you want to do about the afternoon tea?"

"That's a silly question. The rules state that my tea time always happens at 4pm."

"But it's already past 3:30.." Cater announced, raising his phone up. Riddle glanced towards him, raising an eyebrow.

"Do you think I'll ever be late? This ordeal will be over shortly."

He then turned back to Ace and Deuce. "As you can see, I am short on time. Dealing with you one at a time is troublesome. Both of you come at me at once."

"Fight on! Dorm Leader!" The other Heartslabyul residents shouted. "Put them in their place!"

Trey had a nervous expression as he massaged his temple. While Ace and Deuce frowned, hearing the other residents.