From Another World

30. Making Friends

"What?!" Tsuna cried out. "The transfer students are mafia?!"

The Shimon were silent while the other's were amazed. Tsuna was freaked out, knowing that there were more people in the mafia and that they could be people close to him.

"The connection between the Shimon family and the Vongola family dates back to very old times. They've known each other long before the time of Primo," Reborn explained. "Though now, they've become such a small and weak family, that even I'd never heard of them."

This statement got a small twitch from Adelheid and Enma.

"Don't say that, Reborn," I interrupt. "They look like a strong bunch to me."

This received glances from the Shimon, but I sent them a small smile and a nod. Reborn was silent at my statement but turned his attention back to the others. I knew he was going to continue thinking about what I said but it wasn't going to make his determination to gather intel on the Shimon waver.

Aoba Koyo was about to say something but he stopped, stepping back. I raised my eyebrows in surprise; I guess my interruption cooled him down.

"Don't get too cocky," said Adel. "The reason we transferred was to escape the earthquakes, and Namimori Town was convenient since we'd received the ceremony invitations. In other words, we'll continue to attend school without any interference."

I hum, leaning closer to Kyoya. He turned his head and kissed my forehead, making me smile. This didn't miss Enma's eyes; right when we made eye contact, he turned away, confusing me. The Vongola side found out that the Inheritance Ceremony is where Tsuna will officially 'inherit the title of "Tenth"' and they shouted in surprise.

"The Ninth knows everything about your fight with Byakuran. He's the one who decided upon this ceremony."

Gokudera was immensely moved by this and started to tear up. "The time has finally come! I'm moved beyond words, Tenth!"

Tsuna waved his arms, denying the whole thing. I couldn't help but giggle.

"Don't deny it, Tsuna; it's gonna happen one day, whether you like it or not."

He blanched as he turned to look at me. I ignore his gaze and look at the ground, suddenly seeing a very interesting bug.

"Didn't Sawada inherit the title of the Tenth when he defeated Xanxus, who was the other candidate at that time? Will having a ceremony change anything?" Ryohei asked.

"Being a candidate to become boss and officially becoming boss is as different as hell and heaven; to become the boss of Vongola, means to obtain control over the Vongola families across the world. In other words, it means that he'll dominate the underworld society. It's a ceremony where great powers are passed on. The entire world of the mafia is focusing on this event."

Reborn started to announce some of the families attending the ceremony and I was reminded of how important the Vongola family was in the mafia world. I wince, feeling a small throb in my head. Kyoya noticed and squeezed my hand, asking if I was okay. I squeeze back and he brought our hands up, pressing his lips to my fingers. Again, I see Enma look at us and look away when I turn to him. Kyoya saw the interaction and glared at Enma, making him flinch, but I smack his shoulder and brought his attention away from Enma right as the teacher came to the roof.

The rest of the day went without any big events. I told Kyoya that I had to go home after school today and he reluctantly let me go.

On my way home, I decide to cut through the temple and see Enma being beat up by bullies again. This time, it was students from our school.