The Tempting Lure

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"What do you two want?" Chernette said with a dark gaze.

FLOYD: Oh~~? She ain't scared. She's like a piranha. Ah~, that's what I'll call you~~

Chernette: 'Piranha?'

JADE: We remember that you were playing with Riddle-san the other day. I believe that we are already acquainted, but... Let us introduce ourselves again.
I'm Jade Leech, and this is my twin brother Floyd.
FLOYD: Hello, I'm Floyd~ Nice to meet you, piranha ~
JADE: Now then, if you don't mind me asking.
Could it be that what's troubling you is...
Is it connected to these poor anemones there?
JACK: Pretty rich coming from someone who's grinning about it.
FLOYD: Ah, you're so spiky like a sea urchin.
JACK: Wha–!? I'm not an urchin, I'm a wolf!
JADE: If want to know more, it is best to consult with Azul directly about the matter.
JACK: What?
JADE: Azul is a very compassionate person, like the Sea Witch of the Great Seven.
I am sure that he will listen to your worries.

FLOYD: Yup~ Azul can solve any problems. For example...
You can ask him to set those anemones free.
ALL: Eh!?

JADE: But doing it for free is out of the question.
JACK: And that's the problem. These guys are trying to get Cher to sign a contract, too.
JADE: Ah, Land-dwellers sure are violent, aren't they?
FLOYD: We're only telling you out of the kindness of our hearts. Right, Jade~?
JADE: Indeed, Floyd. We simply cannot leave people who are in need, after all.
JADE/FLOYD: (chuckle)
JADE: If this suggestion interests you, please feel free to visit Mostro Lounge at 9 tonight.
We will be waiting with delicious tea.
FLOYD: We'll be waiting, little piranha~

The two said before leaving.

DEUCE: Um, in other words...
GRIM: If you make a contract with Azul and win...
ACE: Does that mean that we can be free!?
ALL: Please, Chernette!! Win against him!!
JACK: You're taking this pretty lightly.
GRIM: Someone who doesn't have an anemone on his head will never understand our pain!
Chernette: It's your own fault for trying to cheat on the test in the first place.
ACE: Hey! We've already learned our lesson, okay?
DEUCE: Yeah, we won't do it again. I'll simply accept a failing mark if I get one next time...!
JACK: At least make an effort not to get another failing mark.
So, what're you gonna do, Cher? Are you gonna play along with them?

"...What have I got to loose? Sides, the quicker we get this resolved the better." Chernette sighed.

GRIM: This is the first time I really looked up to you as a prefect, yanno?
JACK: Tch, got it...
I'll go with you 'cause you seem like the type who likes jumping into danger.
ACE: Whew~ Jackie's so nice~♪
JACK: D-don't misunderstand me! I just don't agree with how Azul does things!
And I definitely do not want to lose to people who got good grades because of others.

DEUCE: The anemones are pulling us again...!
ACE: Owowowowowow! He plans to make us work during lunch, too!?
GRIM: It's on you, Chernette!
ALL: AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

JACK: Geez, those guys will always be hopeless.
Let's try going to Mostro Lounge tonight for now.

Chernette nodded. Though, she couldn't help but feel that something bad would happen.

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