Mahouka: The Yotsuba Prince (OC x Mayumi)

Part 5

Chapter 5

SHIBA MIYUKI

Inei Yotsuba, that name had shaken both of them, for they had never heard of anyone bearing that name. Their marks in the matriculation exam spoke of mastery and excellence that rivalled her own, a Yotsuba prodigy.

And then there was the warning from Yakumo-sensei, and dread filled her heart as she thought it all was her aunt's scheme to control her and her brother. Her fists balled up as she stood there backstage, looking around, trying to find the person named Inei Yotsuba. After all, he had scored marks similar to her own and should be giving the address with her.

Yet when none came, she turned towards the President of the Student Council, Saegusa Mayumi.

"Mayumi-san," she began, and the third-year student turned towards her.

"Yes, Miyuki-kun," she asked.

"I wanted to ask where is Inei-kun. Since we have the same marks, shouldn't he be here for the address," Mayumi-san shook her head.

"I am afraid he will not be coming. A letter came from him turning down the honor. I am afraid you will have to give the address yourself," and she had not missed how the President had shifted at the mention of that name.

And why wouldn't she? After all, the Yotsuba were special, and she knew that better than anyone.

"Well, it seems like it's my turn. I will be going now. Best of luck, Miyuki-san," and with that, the older girl walked onto the stage. As the ceremony began, she stood there backstage, a few students from the Student Council working around her, when suddenly she felt the psions in the air shift.

"Maa," and suddenly, she felt another presence right beside her. She was startled to find a student standing right there.

"You seem rather eager to meet me," she said, and seeing those red eyes focus on her, she was startled and immediately reached for her CAD.

"Is it any way to greet your cousin," he replied, and she was taken aback by those words.

"But..." she stopped as she took a good look at the stranger's face and noticed how similar it was to her own and their Aunt's.

"You are Inei Yotsuba," he nodded, his lips turning up. Yet she was surprised by how the other students ignored him as if their senses failed to register his presence.

"Indeed, I am your cousin, speaking of that Maya-sama sends her regards," and she felt dread pool in her heart at those words.

"So, you truly are related to her," he nodded.

"I believe your brother would be able to confirm that," and with that, he looked away.

"Hmm, he seems to have finally caught on. Interesting," he commented.

"Well, moving on, I just came to greet you; I wanted to see what you were like, and let me say I am not disappointed," he said, and she frowned.

"Why are you here?" she asked, as she lost the control of her psions and felt the temperature in the room fall.

"If you plan to do any harm to Onii-sama, I will ki..."

"Miyuki!" a voice called out from behind and she looked back and found her brother standing there, CAD in hand as he cast a magic and she felt the world shift as suddenly the students all turned towards Inei-kun.

"Hey, who are you, and what are you doing here?" they asked.

"I am Inei Yotsuba, and I was called here by Mayumi-san," he replied easily, and she saw recognition dawn in their eyes.