Ch.8 Deadly Alliance
A/N: I thought I would take some time to explain the teppens of this story since it might get confusing. Technically this story takes place on Nezumi’s and Center’s third year so there are some changes since some people are supposed to have graduated. Here’s the chart for each school so far:
Rappapa:
Gakuran- retained due to being hospitalized
Gekikara- retained again due to being hospitalized
Churi- new queen
Anna- new queen
Team Fondue
Yabakune Teppen:
President: Ogasawara Mayu
Hadashi no Kai memebers
NMB Teppen:
President: Sayaka
Vice-President: Fuuko
Member: Kanako (NMB48)
The hallways in Yabakune were crowded and noisy just like any other yankee school. Girls were shoving and screaming at each other. The walls were filled of graffiti and there was trash all over the floor. Miyuki was perfectly used to that type surroundings as well as the deadly glares she was receiving from all the Yabakune students. Rather than shying away from the unwanted attention Miyuki walked around as if she owned the place. After all Miyuki was the true top no matter where she was Miyuki would always take the top there.
Heading towards a secluded room, Miyuki encountered four girls dressed in the most bizarre way. They had multicolored dyed or was it hair clips decorating their hair and what seemed to Miyuki an unfortunate sense of fashion. They were the infamous Hadashi no Kai or Barefoot Society of Yabukune. They were rumored to be very strong and even beat a few of the Majijo queens.
At the moment the four girls were giving Mayuki hostile looks. Miyuki resisted the urge to roll her eyes. It wasn’t a secret that the girls didn’t want Miyuki around, but luckily Miyuki had someone more powerful on her side. “I am here to see Mayu,” Miyuki said responding to the hostile looks with innocent eyes. She knew this would agitate them even further and the thought of that made her smile.
The four girls exchanged an annoyed look, but moved aside. They knew that if they refused to let Miyuki pass they would be in real trouble with their president. They might hate Miyuki, but it wasn’t worth trouble with Mayu. “You know I liked it when people just stick to their own school,” one of the girls, Comeback sneered. Miyuki smirked as she walked through the door.
“How about you say that just a tad bit louder,” Miyuki dared the Comeback as she passed by the four girls and into the room. The four remained silent and simply responded by glaring at her. “Miyuki. You finally show your face around here.” the girl sitting in a large chair at the end of the room said with a bitter tone. The air in the room was tense and the girls around the president didn’t seem pleased either.
“I am sorry. I been held up by things,” Miyuki said with a small bow. Miyuki learned from experience that feeding people’s egos could be quite useful. Especially when they weren’t very happy with her. “We had a deal. I told you I wanted Center out of the picture, yet you go and save her from our ambush! Whose side are you on, Miyuki?” Mayu yelled clearly angry with the other girl’s actions. Miyuki winced at Mayu’s loud voice. What was it with yanakees and shouting? How the shouting going to make more point anymore important? “Patience Mayu. Patience. I know you want Center, but it isn’t the right timing yet. Unless your plan isn’t to end Majijo’s reign for good.” Miyuki explained trying to hide her irritation in her voice.
“You better not be backing out on me. You know how we treat traitors,” Mayu warned and the girls in the room surrounded Miyuki. Miyuki feign a outraged look. “Me a traitor? Then I guess you don’t know me very well. I had promised you I would help you bring Majijo down right? I do not break my promises,” Miyuki told the president. Mayu seemed to calm down and Miyuki smiled. She fell for her words so easily just like the others did. It was all too easy and all the more amusing. ”So then what’s our next move?” Mayu asked Miyuki giving her complete control. “You are letting her decide?” the voice came from outside the door. The four generals of the Hadashi no Kai society burst into the room earning stares from everyone in the room.
“Are you questioning my authority? ” Mayu demanded getting out of her chair. “With all due respect she is a Majijo student! We should have beat her up the moment she entered these doors! Not to mention she hasn’t even managed to give us Center yet and something tells me it’s because she doesn’t want to!” Mayuge yelled with a pointing finger at the otherwise sweet-looking girl. Mayu glared at the general that was speaking out of line. “With all due respect Mayu all of us agree with Mayuge. We should stick to our own,” Comeback said and the rest of the people in the group nodded giving Mayu hostile stares. Mayu punched the nearby wall. “Enough! Like I said I want to hear Miyuki’s plan and next time you talk out of line I will make sure you don’t see the inside of this room ever again!” Mayu hissed.
Miyuki smirked slightly and threw a smug look at the angry girls. “With all due respect I think what we need to do is get rid of Rappapa’s queens before attacking Center,” Miyuki suggested. The four generals scoffed. “How is that any different from last year? And let me remind you last year was an utter disaster,” Comeback reminded Mayu choosing to ignore Miyuki. Miyuki rolled her eyes annoyed that the generals were being so difficult.
Even though Miyuki just wanted to get rid of them they were very well respected in Yabakune. Messing with them would be bad for her reputation and right now she needed to have a good rep in Yabakune. “That plan only failed because both Shibuya and Nezumi switched sides at the end. I will not do that,” Miyuki declared looking directly at Mayu. Mayu smiled. “We will do that. Now who should be start with?” Mayu wondered out loud. Milky smirked and replied, “Well I have a few suggestions.”
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The girl wearing a beige cardigan had a thoughtful expression in her face. Her hands were gripping the bars that prevented her from falling to the ground and allowed her to take in the most impressive view around the school. I am not giving it up, Center thought. Center understood that trusting Miyuki could be deadly and she wasn’t an idiot. In spite the fact the Miyuki caught her in a moment of weakness, Center knew perfectly well that there was something fishy about the overly friendly girl and that her sudden kindness wasn’t out of the bottom of her heart, but Center needed her. For revenge. Especially now that Nezumi was out of the picture.
Yabakune had to pay and with due time Center would uncover the truth of whether Miyuki was being genuine with her or not. All Center needed from Miyuki is info on Yabakune. Miyuki had to know something since she was involved with Nezumi’s Yabakune plan. “Miyuki? You befriended Miyuki?” A familiar voice laced with disbelief demanded breaking Center from her thoughts. Center’s face grew dark. “I don’t owe you any answers Nezumi,” Center answered in an indifferent tone.
Nezumi scoffed, “You really think that is such a bright idea? God you really are naïve!” Center turned around her hands balled up in a fist. “You really got some nerve you know.” Center hissed tightening her fists. Nezumi laughed bitterly upon her antics. “You wouldn’t hit me, Center.” Nezumi told her. Center knew the other girl was right. Nezumi was always right, however…
“Don’t underestimate me, Nezumi. I know you are planning something and I will protect the top. No matter what,” Center snarled. Nezumi sighed. She couldn’t believe Center thought Nezumi was after her spot in Rappapa. Out of all the things. What part of Nezumi hating fighting and Yankees did Center not understand? At this point Nezumi thought Center would at least realize this. Miyuki was sure good at brainwashing people. “You got the wrong enemies here,” Nezumi told her softly. Center shook her head. “I don’t think so. Now are you leaving or shall I call my Rapappa to come get you?” Center asked crossing her arms in a threating matter.
Nezumi laughed bitterly at Center’s audacity. “Your Rapappa? Have you forgotten who help you get to the top? Who fought alongside you?” Nezumi questioned her eyes filled with anger. Being talked down was the thing Nezumi hated the most in the world. Center knew it perfectly well. Even if Center thought Nezumi was a backstabber she didn’t have the right to talk down to her. Nezumi wouldn’t stand for it. The air got more tense by the minute as the two girls stared each other down with piercing looks.
“Get off your high horse, Nezumi. You didn’t earn your spot in the top. You know it. I know and everyone else knows it too. You are nothing, but a filthy rat,” Center said in a mocking voice. Nezumi lost it and went up to Center who was looking at her with a menacing look. Nezumi slapped her. Hard. Nezumi didn’t know what came over her. For once Nezumi wasn’t thinking about what she was doing. Her pride suddenly got the better of her and she could see nothing, but red.
Center looked up at Nezumi in utter shock. Nezumi had only hit her once and that was a few months ago after that heart to heart she had with Nezumi at the gym. Center’s hand flew to her now red cheek. For someone who didn’t fight often Nezumi hit quite hard. Center found herself surprised at the amount of pain she was feeling in her right cheek. Center wondered what hurt more Nezumi’s slap or Nezumi betrayal? “You know what Center? I will take the top from you if you keep speaking like that. I will make you fall.” Nezumi swore her hands shaking with anger. “Are you declaring war Nezumi?” Center demanded recovering after Nezumi’s unexpected action grabbing the hooded girl from her collar.
“Are you going to befriend Miyuki?” Nezumi asked not answering Center’s question. Center’s eyes narrowed. “Say I was. What is your answer then?” Center answered. Nezumi pulled away from Center’s hard grip. “Then yes. I am declaring war on you,” Nezumi answered surprising herself with her response. With that Nezumi began to walk away. Nezumi bit her lip as she walked away. She was suppose to talk some sense into Center not declare war, but her pride got the better of her. What in the world was she going to do now? Nezumi knew she had no means of fighting with Center. It was nothing, but empty words. For one Rappapa would side with Center and secondly Nezumi wasn’t much of a fighter and had no fighters in her side. Things were not looking bright for Nezumi at all.
Nezumi slammed the door behind her in utter frustration. Making her way down the stairs she bumped into the person she least wanted to see: Miyuki. Nezumi groaned as she saw a familiar smirk curve up in the other girl’s face. Miyuki caught this and answered, “Are you okay Nezumi? Is something bothering you?” Her tone was full of sarcasm and pissed off Nezumi even more, but she refused to show it. That would be giving Miyuki what she wanted and Nezumi wasn’t about to do that. Instead she opted to try a different tactic. “I met your girlfriend the other day. Sayaka was her name wasn’t it? Lovely girl,” Nezumi taunted trying the strike a nerve. It worked.
Miyuki’s entire body tensed up, but she instantly recovered. “Oh that girl? That was nothing, but fun and games. Now I have my sights on someone else.” Miyuki replied casually. “Oh yeah? And who might that be?” Nezumi asked fearing what Miyuki’s response might be. Miyuki flashed her a wicked smile and answered, “You know I quite fancy your ex-girlfriend. She is really a good-looking girl. I don’t understand why you would cheat on her.”
Nezumi resisted the urge to punch Miyuki right in her stomach knowing it would get her nowhere with the other girl. In fact it would probably just give Miyuki what she wants. ”Oh I don’t know. The reason is beyond me,” Nezumi replied pretending to sound confused. Miyuki gave her a bored look not pleased at all that she wasn’t getting any better response from Nezumi. She was hoping to get her angry, but the girl was being to level-headed. “I got to go. Center’s is waiting for me you know,” Miyuki said before going up the stairs.
“I really do pity the girl. Some girls just flirt with other girls to get what they want,” Nezumi called out. Miyuki for once felt herself snap and replied, “True, but sometimes other girls turn out to be cheaters.” Nezumi smirked at the lame response. For once she could hear Miyuki sounding pissed off and it made her happy to be getting such a response from the other girl. The odds suddenly seemed more favorable. Now all she had to do was push her even more. That however would require more scheming. Luckily Nezumi was very very good at that.
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Sayaka sighed as she began to slowly pack the few things she had in the NMB Teppen room. It seemed so unreal to be leaving the place she had made so made friendships and dealt with so many hardships. A single member, Kanako, watched her pack her things silently with a gloomy look in her face. Sayaka knew the small girl didn’t want her to leave. None of them did really. When Sayaka told them she was met with an uneasy silence. She expected for her Vice President Fuuko to at least object or something, but instead she simply walked out of the room.
“Sayanee do you have to go?” Kanako finally sniffed breaking the silence that had taken the room. ”We spoke of this before didn’t we, Kanako-chan? There is no other way. I have to transfer.” Sayanee explained once more slowly hoping that by saying it that way it would finally stick into the other girl’s head. “It doesn’t have to be this way! You could just let her be and wait to see if she comes back or something. You CAN stay!” Kanako insisted desperately not wanting the girl she considered to be her older sister to go. “No I can’t. Miyuki needs me,” Sayaka answered.
The smaller girl was silent not knowing what else she could do. It seem her Nee-chan’s mind was made up. “We need you here too Sayaka. You can’t leave,” a voice behind them said. Sayaka turned around to face Fuuko. Sayaka sighed knowing perfectly well Fuuko was against her decision even though she hadn’t voiced it earlier, but Sayaka had made up her mind. Sayaka was transferring to Majijo. That was the only way she could be close to Miyuki.
“I made up my mind. We had already spoken of this hadn’t we?” Sayaka answered while grabbing her bag. Fuuko frowned. “So you really don’t care what happens to us then? You still chose to go after her even after all she did to us?” Fuuko demanded angrily. Fuuko wasn’t normally a person that lashed out in spite of being a yankee, but Sayaka could tell she was furious at the moment. “I’ll be back. I’ll come back, you will only be in charge temporary,” Sayaka told her hoping to calm her down a bit. However it didn’t seem to work and Fuuko was still glaring at her.
Fuuko crossed her arms. “Well I won’t welcome you back. Especially if you bring Miyuki with you. I consider this your betrayal to us!” Fuuko hissed. Sayaka froze not believing what she just heard from her best friend. “Fuuko… You don’t mean what you are saying do you? You two are like sisters!” Kanako exclaimed in absolute shock. Sayaka looked at her waiting for her response. There was an heavy tension in the room for those thirty second it took Fuuko to answer. ”I do…” Fuuko said clearly her voice not wavering at all. Sayaka paused considering what words to say. She didn’t exactly blame Fuuko. Miyuki had caused so much harm and Sayaka couldn’t possibly ask her to side with her. “I am sorry,” was Sayaka was able to say before leaving the room without even a goodbye to her sisters.
The sky outside was gloomy. It seemed as it always was those days. Sayaka began to make her way to Majijo to turn in some papers for her transfer, but Sayaka’s chest felt heavy as Fuuko’s words replayed in her mind: So you really don’t care what happens to us then? You still chose to go after her even after all she did to us? Was Sayaka wrong? Maybe Fuuko was right. Maybe Sayaka was turning her back on her real friends for someone who wasn’t even worth it, but she couldn’t go back now. Sayaka herself didn’t understand why she was fighting for Miyuki’s heart nor why she was being so stubborn. Her head told her she should stay in NMB by her friends’ side and forget all about Milky, but her heart refused to let her. It was all so conflicting and all Sayaka could do was pray for a miracle.
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Miyuki peered out the window of an abandoned classroom. Pretending usually came easily to her, but today pretending to be Center’s friend was just exhausting. The classroom seemed to be the only place she could avoid the world and Miyuki was enjoying very bit of the peace and quiet it provided her. Thankfully things were moving a lot faster than Miyuki anticipated.
Nezumi had made things so easy by declaring war on Center like that. If there was any doubt in Center’s mind that Nezumi was innocent it’s gone now. Even so Miyuki didn’t feel as giddy as she should about the whole situation. What Nezumi told her was bothering her. How did Nezumi meet Sayaka? If anyone could ruin Miyuki’s plans it was Sayaka. Well perhaps not ruin, but at least complicate. Miyuki groaned. Stupid Sayaka! Why couldn’t she just leave her alone?
What does she even want from me? Miyuki wondered bitterly. Miyuki couldn’t understand the girl’s actions at all and it bothered her. Miyuki pulled out her phone and looked at the time. It was finally time to go home. Miyuki had planned to visit Yabakune once more, but she was really tired. It could wait. All Miyuki wanted to do was to get home and read a nice long book. Going back and forth from yanakee schools made her feel like she was losing her brain cells.
Miyuki walked out of the room and gently closed the door as if worried that the outside noise would disturb the peace of the quiet empty room. Miyuki winced as the outside chatter began to fill her earlobes and fought a massive headache. What’s wrong with me today? Miyuki asked herself. Hurrying her way through the crowd, Miyuki spotted a familiar figure. A very familiar figure. Sayaka. Miyuki groaned. Sayaka was the last person she wanted to see. Miyuki would have hidden and turned the other way if it wasn’t for the massive amount of paperwork in Sayaka’s hands that caught Miyuki’s eye.
Miyuki approached the girl and asked, “What are you doing here?” Her voice was cold and Miyuki wasn’t bothering to put an act up. Besides it was a waste on Sayaka and who knows maybe if Miyuki did it Sayaka would realize that her attempts to be around Miyuki were foolish and she would finally go away. Sayaka looked startled by Miyuki, but simply answered, “You could ask more nicely you know.” Miyuki rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. “I am simply curious.” Miyuki stated while leaning in the wall. Sayaka flashed her one of those stupid grins she has and replied, “I am getting paperwork ready to transfer here.”
Miyuki’s eyes grew big as shock entered her body. “What!?” Miyuki snapped recovering quickly from the unexpected response. Dread began to fill her body as she took in the repercussions of Sayaka’s transfer. “I think I answered quite clearly,” Sayaka replied. Miyuki glared at Sayaka. “What the hell are you planning?” Miyuki hissed pissed off at Sayaka’s sassy response. Sayaka smirked. “Wouldn’t you like to know? But guess what Miyuki for once you been cornered,” Sayaka replied.
Sayaka was right of course. For once Miyuki couldn’t predict Sayaka’s actions and it irritated her to no end. Not that she let Sayaka know that. Miyuki let out a laugh, but it sounded strained, “Cornered? By you? You are a little too full of yourself.” Miyuki answered. Sayaka chuckled. A gentle musical laugh that frighten Miyuki. It made her wary because there was no way the warmth in the laugh was genuine after all Miyuki did. Surely the girl was planning her revenge. Yes that was it. Everything Sayaka was doing finally made sense. it was all for revenge. Why hadn’t Miyuki thought of that before? It was so obvious!
“Don’t you for one second think I don’t know what you are doing,” Miyuki warned sounding quite annoyed. “Huh?” Sayaka asked and furrowed her eyebrows wondering what in the world was the other girl talking about. Miyuki was even more irritated with Sayaka’s confused seemingly innocent reply, but instead of showing it she simply smirked. “Whatever I look forward to seeing you around,” Miyuki said and began walking away. “You are the oddest thing ever! You know that right?” Sayaka called out as Miyuki walked away. Miyuki didn’t reply instead she grumbled to herself. Sayaka always put her in the worst of moods and now she had to figure out how she would keep Sayaka’s mouth shut. Perhaps Sayaka would be a little more sensitive if her little “younger” sisters her involved.
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Nezumi wondered what it was that was so important that Sayaka suddenly called her so early in the morning and asked her to meet her outside Majijo. Nezumi did have to wake up and head to school at that time anyway, but she was surprised Sayaka was heading to her own school at that time. Not to mention Nezumi barely remember giving the girl her number, but Nezumi was not at all annoyed. If anything Sayaka could have good news or something. Who knows.
“You showed up,” A voice behind her said. Nezumi turned and found herself facing Sayaka. Sayaka, however, was wearing a different uniform. A Majijo uniform to be more specific. Nezumi’s eye bugled. “Your uniform…” was all Nezumi managed to say. Sayaka grinned. “I wanted to tell you I was transferring. I wasn’t at ease at NMB and figured I be more help to you here than over there,” Sayaka explained. “Well you got that right. I need all the help I can get,” Nezumi groaned remembering the previous day. “Care to fill me in?” Sayaka asked.
Nezumi nodded and began to open her mouth when she suddenly heard Center’s voice. “Whose this?” Center demanded with hostilely that could only be defined as jealously. Nezumi wasn’t surprised at the fact that Center didn’t try to hide it one bit or change her tone of voice. That was the way Center was rash and honest in everything she did. And Nezumi wouldn’t have it any other way. “Yamamoto-san! Why are you here?!” Miyuki screeched with fake surprise. Sayaka raised her eyebrow and replied, “We talked yesterday. I told you I was transferring yesterday,” Sayaka hissed. “Yamamoto-san? Are you a transfer?” Center asked ignoring Miyuki’s and Sayaka’s conversation.
Sayaka looked at the girl and nodded. “From NMB,” Sayaka replied with a tone that indicated respect for Center and yet show that even though she had respect for Center she was in no way inferior to her. “You shouldn’t bother with people like her Center. Yamamoto is a traitor. That’s why she is here. I am not surprised she quickly found someone like her,” Miyuki hissed. “You can’t be serious when it was you who-” Sayaka’s angry words were cut off by Nezumi who knew there was no use in fighting at that point.
“Don’t bother Sayaka. She will be found out soon enough. I think she is rather pleased with herself though. Just so you know Center I already warned you. You be wise to listen to that warning,” Nezumi reminded in a voice that was as non-threating as possible. Center seemed thoughtful for a moment, but simply replied, “I do not take advice from the enemy. That is what is not wise,” Center responded in a calm voice. Nezumi laughed and pointed at Miyuki.
“Then you my friend are acting like the fool for who can not differentiate an friend from a enemy. Think about that. I am leaving. You coming, Sayaka?” Nezumi asked as she started to make her way inside. Poor Sayaka was completely confused as to what was going on so she simply followed Nezumi. Miyuki put her hand on her hip and looked at Center. “Well she is in a high horse.” Miyuki stated irritably. Center was thoughtful for a moment. “I think the question is when isn’t she in a high horse,” Center said and began to walk towards the roof along with Miyuki.
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Sayaka followed Nezumi into a small empty classroom unsure of what was going on. Sure she had an idea, but there seemed to be something deeper going on. Still Sayaka didn’t want to push the mouse-like girl who was simply pacing with a frown on her face. Nezumi would talk when she felt like it. “Ano I am going to go look around.” Sayaka said breaking the silence. Nezumi finally looked up and said, ” Miyuki told Center I was trying to become president of Rappapa.” Sayaka paused and chuckled. “Of course she did,” Sayaka said. “Why doesn’t this sound like news to you?” Nezumi wondered out loud. Sayaka leaned against the wall and said, “She did that to us too. Try to turn us against each other. Me and my vice president.” Nezumi seemed thoughtful for a moment and asked, “Why are you here?”
“What do you mean? Didn’t I tell you? I am here to get Miyuki back,” Sayaka reminded not quite grasping the full extend of Nezumi’s question. “I guess what I really mean to ask is why would you come get her back? I mean from what I can tell so far she done nothing other than ruin your life so why?” Nezumi asked more directly. Sayaka laughed softy. “Did I say something funny?” Nezumi demanded with a glare not pleased that her companion was laughing at her serious question. “Sorry I didn’t mean to offend you, but shouldn’t it be obvious. It’s because I love her.” Sayaka answered seriously. “But I mean even love has its limits doesn’t it?!” Nezumi objected. Sayaka put her hand on her shoulder and gave her a gentle smile. “Does it really? I don’t think so,” Sayaka replied calmly.
Nezumi was silent. Center used to be that way too. What had changed? Center had always forgiven her, but now she could care less. Could this mean Center no longer loved Nezumi the way she used to? What if Center had been running out of love for her way before this happened. What had made Center’s warmth go away? ”I am going to look around,” Sayaka informed her sensing the mouse-like girl wanted to be alone. Nezumi nodded. “I’ll be around if you need to talk,” Sayaka said softly before walking out of the room.
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“Let me get this straight you want us to go after Nezumi? As in beating her up and teaching her a lesson? Did I hear you correctly?” Gakuran, who had been retained a year due to being hospitalized the previous year, asked with a tone of disbelief. The Rappapa members were called together by the president and were now gathered in the infamous room upstairs. The room many Majijo students could only dream of reaching.
Most of the members weren’t surprised by the gathering considering things had been getting heated with Yabakune lately, but Center’s announcement was definitely not what they were expected. Everyone in the room looked shock even Gekikara, who was repeating her third-year yet again due to being stabbed, that only had two emotions stoic or insane looked shocked.
Center glanced at her and replied coldly, “Did I stutter? You heard me.” The room was silent for a moment and then Churi, the new queen, broke it, “We heard you we are just surprised. Are you sure you want to do this?” She was one of the closest queens to Center after Gekikara and couldn’t believe her ears. Nezumi and Center were always attached to the hip even after Nezumi back stabbed her, so what happened?
“She is sure. Nezumi has it coming. You sold you guys out you know.” a voice said from outside the room. The group turned only to find Miyuki standing outside the room. “May I come in?” she asked innocently. “Go ahead,” Center said dryly still upset about the previous confrontation in the morning. “Who are you?” Gakuran asked coldly not trusting the outsider who had just barged into their meeting. ”She’s our vice president,” Center announced surprising even Miyuki who wasn’t told about Center’s plans beforehand.
“What?! What about Nezumi?” Gakuran blurted out in shock. “Are you serious?” MIyuki asked Center with a huge smile in her face. “Nezumi isn’t allowed back up her. She backstabbed us and yes Miyuki you are Rappapa’s new vice-president.” Center said. “I understand Nezumi backs tabbed us, but we don’t even know this girl!” Churi argued. “I trust her. Is that not enough?” Center demanded.
“You don’t exactly have a history of trusting the right people,” Gakuran pointed out, Center grabbed the collar of her shirt and hissed, “You will listen to my orders or the door is right there.” Gakuran nodded knowing she wouldn’t win a fight against Center and not wanting to go against Astuko’s wishes since it was her who granted Center the top. Well not just Center, but Nezumi as well, but that wasn’t important that the moment.
“Whoever see Nezumi even get close to this room takes care of her. Are we clear?” Center yelled irritated by difficult queens. Everyone simply nodded even though they didn’t agree. Center sighed and walked out of the room. Miyuki started to follow her, but Center turned around and said, “I want to be alone.” Center headed to the roof wanting to find some peace. She had a headache and felt like she just couldn’t see anyone.
Unfortunately the last person she wanted to see beat her to her favorite spot. Center felt so stupid. Of course she would be there. She liked to go there to clear her head too. At least that’s what she told Center. Center didn’t even know who Nezumi was anymore and how much of what she had told her was true. It was a cloudy day just like the day she met Nezumi.
The memory bought back an ugly sense of yearning and sadness that Center was trying to avoid. Looking at the back of the girl she once loved made it worst. All she could think about was hugging her from behind and whispering sweet things in her ear. That’s what she would have done before the entire mess happened. Things aren’t the same though and she had to be content with watching her from behind and… hating her.
Center had to tell the Rappapa members to take care of Nezumi because she couldn’t do it herself even though it was what she was expected to do as a yankee in this sort of situation she couldn’t do it. She loved the girl too much. Pretending to hate her was exhausting. “I didn’t betray you. I don’t want to fight,” Nezumi said softly. Center wondered how she knew she was there even though she didn’t turn. “Why should I trust you? And beside weren’t you the one who started this war anyways?” Center replied harshly.
“You provoked me Center. My intend was never to fight with you that day. I wanted to get you back,” Nezumi said. Center chuckled darkly. “You have an awful funny way of showing it,” Center retorted. Nezumi finally turned to face her. Her beautiful eyes were eye and Center felt a pang of guilt, but at the same time she knew what good of an actress Nezumi could be. Once she fooled her into thinking Yabakune had broken her leg even though she was working with them all along. Center shouldn’t let her heart get the better of her. “Stop. Stop talking to me like that. I didn’t do anything. You told me once didn’t you? That I was a weirdo because I didn’t even bother trying to hide my lies. Why would I start doing it now? I was kidnapped by Yabakune and back stabbed by Miyuki. You have to believe me!” Nezumi insisted.
Center was ignored her. She wanted to believe Nezumi, but at the same time she knew she shouldn’t. Nezumi frowned. “You know what forget it. But don’t come crying to be later when you learn the truth. I didn’t do anything,” Nezumi said angrily and started to leave, She slammed the door loudly behind her leaving Center to her peace and quiet, but suddenly that didn’t seem as appealing.