Panda Black

003

After Yuki got dragged off by the girls, the boys were left standing awkwardly at the shrine. Mikey stomped on the ground in frustration, "I was the one who called her here!"

Takemichi shrugged, trying to soothe him. "We can't do anything, Mikey-kun. Emma and Hina dragged her away."

Chifuyu, who had been watching the whole thing unfold, facepalmed. He knew all too well what chaos would ensue now that Yuki was in the mix.

Meanwhile, with the girls, they were already bonding like old friends. Emma was bold and sassy, while Hina was the picture of kindness and politeness. But both were determined and strong-willed.

Out of the blue, Emma asked, "So, Yuki-chan, what's your fashion element?"

Yuki, mid-bite of her ice cream, replied casually, "Comfy and casual, mostly black. I love that color."

"You seem like the tomboy type," Hina said softly.

Yuki nodded, then glanced at Emma. "What about you?"

Emma grinned, and in perfect sync with Hina, chimed, "Sexy and bold! Cute and fluffy, mostly Western styles!"

Yuki chuckled at their perfect synchronization. They were such a pair.

Suddenly, Hina had an idea. "How about we hang out at Emma's house?"

Emma clapped her hands in excitement. "That would be awesome!"

Yuki, however, scratched her head, looking a little sheepish. "Ah, sorry, but would it be okay if I left early? I just moved here, and I still haven't finished unpacking."

Emma pouted dramatically. "But we just became friends!"

Yuki shrugged. "I've got so much to do, I haven't even settled in yet."

Hina beamed. "Emma-san, why don't we help her?"

Emma nodded enthusiastically, already on board.

Yuki waved her hands in protest. "No, no, it's fine! I don't want to trouble you."

But Emma slung her arm around Yuki's shoulder, grinning mischievously. "Buddies don't need permission. We're helping."

Yuki sighed and smirked. "Alright, if boss lady insists, I guess I have no choice."

And so, they ended up at Yuki's house, helping her and her mom with the unpacking, and having a blast in the process.

(TIMESKIP)

A few days later, Mikey, Draken, Takemichi, and Baji decided to visit Chifuyu. As they reached his house, they could hear loud music and...was that singing? They exchanged confused glances before ringing the doorbell. After what felt like forever, Chifuyu's mother finally opened the door, smiling politely, though there was an obvious edge to it.

As they stepped inside, the noise was deafening. Music blasted, and off-key singing echoed through the house. Miss Matsuno sighed, trying to explain. "Ever since those two got together, my peace has been... well, nonexistent."

Draken nodded sympathetically, but the racket made it hard to focus. Upstairs, Chifuyu and Yuki were oblivious to the visitors, belting out a famous English song at the top of their lungs.

"I WAs bRoKeN FrOm A yoUNg aGE, TakIng My sUlkiNg to tHe MAASssses..."

Miss Matsuno winced as the drums (and Chifuyu) got louder.

"WrItIng My poEmS for the Few ThAt looK at me, TOok to me, SHooK to me, fEELiNg Me..."

And just when it couldn't get worse, Yuki's voice rang out in a scream.