DATE A LIVE: The Angel of Justice

Act 9: Behind A Mask

As Origami and Tohka were waiting for Sera's answer to supplement Shido's indecisiveness, a girl broke the silence.

"I think what he wants to say is the same thing as the boy did, that they're both delicious."

Tohka looked frustrated at the girl.

"Eh? And how would you know that?!"

"...Who are you?" asked Shido.

"Tsuki. One of our classmates," said Sera.

She was wearing a black ribbon instead of red, likewise having dark hair and dark grey eyes.

"Correct. It's hard to miss your little argument, but quite frankly, I'm starting to find it tiring."

"Hmph, it doesn't concern you anyway," pouted Tohka.

"Maybe not, but I find it amusing. The city keeps being blown up, yet people like you argue over how good your cookies taste," said Tsuki.

Everyone kept their silence and looked at Tsuki, who crossed her arms.

"And you, super genius. I didn't think you'd hop aboard that train."

"For once, I must agree with Yatogami. This does not concern you, you're free to leave if it's such a bother."

Tsuki shook her shoulders and grinned.

"You're right, I can. Just try not to get lost in your own little worlds, folks."

She then left the classroom, as Tohka and Origami eyed her down. Shido sighed, about done with all the attention they were garnering.

"Maybe we should leave this for another time, before the whole school is onto us..."

"...Fine, but only if she dos too," said Origami.

Shido and Sera looked at Tohka with pleading eyes.

"Hmph! Fine, if Shido wants that, maybe I will."

They both sighed in relief. Sera's stomach growled.

"Still, we shouldn't let those cookies go to waste... Oh, I know! We could share them with everyone!" brainstormed Sera.

Shido nodded.

"That's a great idea, let's—"

"Everyone, listen up! We're giving out our cookies! Come take as many as you'd like, and make sure to tell us which taste better!" said Tohka to all the students.

Her initiative convinced some students, and then it was like dominos. Soon enough, everyone was trying out Tohka's and Origami's cookies, even Tamae, their teacher, who overheard the commotion.

Both Tohka and Origami were meanwhile trying to garner as much feedback as they could.

And before they knew it, the cookies were gone, but everyone's stomachs were satisfied.

"That was one of the best lunches I had," mumbled Shido.

"I couldn't agree more," added Sera.

Tohka and Origami got changed back into their school uniforms, and sat back, as lunch break was ending.

The rest of their school day went by normally, and it soon ended, as the bell rang. Sera looked out the window.

"Still raining..."

"Good thing we brought our umbrellas, huh?" said Sera.

"Yeah, you're a lifesaver sometimes," responded Shido.

He then turned and looked at Tohka.

"Tohka, are you coming with us?" asked Shido.

"I can't, Shido... I need to go talk with Tamae about a few things as a new student," replied Tohka, a bit sad.