Special Alice (Gakuen Alice / Alice Academy FF)

SA 36 - For the cake

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" Even if it's almost Christmas, there are still classes?!" Mikan cried out with tears flowing down her cheeks like a waterfall.

Inchou sweat dropped, offering Mikan a reassuring pat on the back while she bawled her eyes out. On the other hand, Misaki had cleverly draped her book over her face to appear engrossed in reading, attempting to escape the watchful eyes of the teacher.

" Quiet over there," the teacher hissed, irritation etched across his face. In frustration, he hurled the board eraser towards Mikan's direction, inadvertently striking Koko in the head and eliciting a mischievous snicker from Permy.

" Good for you," Permy smirked. " Geez, Mikan," Koko joined in, his laughter echoing through the classroom.

However, during the homeroom period, Narumi shared some exciting news. The entire school would be preparing for the Christmas Ball, starting tomorrow. The class was divided into two teams: the Cake Team and the Decorating Team.

The mere mention of cake had Hotaru's ears perking up, and Mikan's eyes sparkled with anticipation at the thought of a giant cake at the ball.

" Our first Christmas Ball, Misa-chan, Hotaru! I wonder what the cake will look like!" Mikan beamed with excitement once the class was dismissed.

Misaki awoke from her nap, swiftly turning her attention to the enthusiastic Mikan. " Ah? Oh, yeah," she chuckled, feigning nonchalance as she stretched her arms lazily.

" Great nap?" Mikan playfully teased, sliding into the seat beside her. Hotaru occupied the space in front of them, while Inchou stood nearby, part of their close-knit group.

" It seems like we're on the cake team, along with Anna, Ruka, and Natsume," Inchou explained, a satisfied smile on his face. Misaki rubbed her eyes before confirming, " Uh-- right." With that, they returned to their dorm, ready for the busy day ahead.

The next day, they rose early and gathered outside the dorm building. With the ball only a day away, they needed to make the most of their time.

" Good morning," Misaki greeted her friends with a warm smile. " Good morning, Misa-chan," they responded in kind. Mikan, however, rushed over, panting and breathless.

" I almost overslept!" Mikan exclaimed, panting heavily as she wiped the sweat from her brow.

" Stupid, we'd have left you behind," Hotaru declared, causing Mikan to pout.

" But..." Mikan began, only to be silenced by Hotaru, who was wearing a sash that read " Only Here For The Cake."

" Do you really need to wear that, Hotaru?" Mikan asked, scratching her head in confusion. Anna, chuckling at the text on Hotaru's sash, added, " Hotaru really loves food."

With everyone present, they headed to the designated assembly area. As they neared their destination, they saw throngs of students gathering, separating into the two assigned groups.

" There are so many students," Misaki remarked, her eyes scanning the crowd as they moved towards the 'Cake Team' section.

" Mikan!" a familiar voice called. Mikan and the others turned towards the source of the voice.

" Tsubasa-senpai!" Mikan beamed, thrilled to see that Tsubasa was part of the Cake Team.

" Morning, Misaki and friends!" he greeted them with a radiant smile.

" Quit smiling, retard," Natsume added, suddenly appearing with Ruka by his side.

" Is the entire Class B in the Cake Team?" Tsubasa asked with a chuckle before poking fun at Natsume. " Hehe... I never thought you two would be Cake Team material." Inchou sweatdropped at the sight of Tsubasa needling Natsume.