Amidst the shadows and the secrets

Night Forty

Simultaneously with Reiji, who heard Chisana talk with Yui, hoping to get no more drama. He checked the entrance hall and noticed Shu and Subaru teleporting straight outside. 

"Let's go," reacted Shu while smiling on the inside for putting his brother on the sideline. 

This time, Chisana pulled Yui next to her. 

"What kind of music do you listen to?" Yui knew Chisana had an MP3 player. 

"Pop music but it's mostly instrumental or classic music," answered Chisana and took her MP3 player out. "Do you have to study for any class?" 

"Not until tonight." Yui checked her agenda before leaving her room while missing Ayato's face, who looked at the two girls. She got an earbud and listened. "It is calming." 

Chisana smiled. "This music and a good book, and I can forget everything around me." She lowered her voice to keep the peace. "Especially with the fireplace on in the library. It's perfect for a Sunday when all homework is done." I missed this! I'm so glad it's possible now

Hearing them clearly, even through his music, Shu was glad to see them get along. 

Subaru, who sat on Yui's other side, looked outside but smiled on the inside. Finally friends.  

Laito sitting on Chisana's other side listened to the friendly and quiet conversation of the two girls while his eyes land on his brother, who looked rather confused. He knew his brother used to sit next to Yui but not anymore. Them being friends meant that they will hang out. Not just in the car or at school but at home too. He checked out the other one from under his hat. He would not let his second oldest brother get near Chisana, he promised himself. 

Reiji liked seeing them get along, but he missed the girl sitting next to him. He caught himself earlier staring at his chessboard, hoping Chisana would come in to make her move. Or how he expected a knock on the door and enjoying a cup of tea before starting his homework. Closing his eyes, he saw the girl coming for the first time with a tray of tea and a few muffins. She found an opportunity to spent some time with him and play chess. He tried to find some answers but got nothing. 

*** 

Yui saw Chisana looking around. "Is something wrong, Chisana-chan?" 

"Call me Chisana or Chisa." Chisana found it peaceful with no interfering factors. "Quite silent and peaceful, I hope she's not sick but transferring school or anything. I kinda like it this way." She walked to the cafeteria with her friend. 

"Let's not jinx it." Yui looked sour. "It's better to grab a drink and go upstairs to the roof. They seem to have a truce, and I don't want to mess that up." 

Chisana took her coffee from the table but only eyed Reiji with Shu. "Come on, we might be their prey, but we do have a heart, voice, and feelings, and some seem to forget that." She hooked her arm into Yui's and walked back out of the cafeteria. 

"Even if you are right, Chisana-chan, we're the ones getting punished. I'll never forget how you stood up for me against Reiji-san." After all, Reiji did took care of her arm. 

Sipping her coffee, Chisana went up the stairs. "You know all four of them, don't you? Who haven't I met yet?" 

"That would be Kou-kun. You can't miss him, since he's a blond and an idol," replied Yui as she followed Chisana to the roof. 

"I hear you have a friend, Masochistic Kitten." Kou introduced himself next. "Kou Mukami, it's nice to meet you." 

So this is the fourth and the one I haven't met yet. "Who is the oldest of you four?" Chisana wanted to smile back but something stopped her without knowing what that was.