Eichi Tenshouin

The emerald blue bead stared intently at the sun. I don't know what he was thinking until he seemed to have his own grudge against the sun.

In this quiet classroom, he looked like a curious spirit who just stood still. Many girls admire him, even ask him out on a date.

Just imagine, a girl is willing to throw away her pride for an Eichi. However, it ended in rejection.

Of course, Eichi also had his target girl. Yes, who else if not Kurosaki Neko.

The girl is in the protection of the witch, Natsume Sakasaki. Coupled with the return of the Sakuma brothers, further corroborating some of the ancient prophecies that the dark nation believed in.

However, he felt that it was too late to move on. Sakuma Rei had already spoken to the girl and told her not to approach her.

Likewise with Ritsu. They seemed familiar with each other. Neko didn't give off an air of doubt near Ritsu. In addition, Ritsu didn't even make Neko worried about his identity being exposed. Instead, he gave Neko an honor to find out who they really were.

'Did the Sakuma brothers already know that?' thought Eichi. Indeed, Eichi had predicted that this would happen. However, Eichi did not expect the Sakuma brothers to be ahead of him.

Coupled with Natsume Sakasaki who has a close relationship with the Sakuma family makes it difficult to move on. Perhaps, by this time Natsume had also told Neko about his true identity.

"Tenshouin-san?"

That sweet voice greeted Eichi's sense of hearing. His bead found a girl he had just been debating with his own thoughts.

"Good evening, Kurosaki-san," replied Eichi.

Neko entered and sat next to Eichi. Even though Natsume had warned him a few hours ago, she still couldn't stop being kind and gentle to someone.

"How was your trip here? Was it fun?"

"Hmmm, I think it's normal. Plus, I think we came too early," complained Neko.

"Not bad either. After all, we are in the same class. However, we also never talk," said Eichi who seemed to be just looking for a topic to break the silence.

Yes, in the schedule it is written that Neko and Eichi's class have evening classes. They also have to arrive before the lecturer arrives. Because if they are late, they are punished not to attend the lectures of the lecturer until the end of the semester arrives.

Creepy, isn't it?

"Y-yes ... I admit it's true. Because the front seat is already full by your fans. So yes ... I can't help but sit in the back with Rei," explained Neko.

Honestly, hearing the name of one of the Sakuma brothers was mentioned made Eichi a little offended. However, Eichi understood a little that humans still have a sense of tolerance and an attitude of giving in to one another.

"Should I kick my fans out so you can sit next to me like this?"

Neko smiled awkwardly, "N-no need. Besides, I might get cynical stares from them. I can just accept cynical stares from Sakuma brothers fans."

"Is it because the Sakuma brothers seem attractive to you?" The emerald bead stared intently at Neko, as if probing the hidden truth.

Neko immediately broke eye contact, "No. Definitely not. You know? Their fans are even more terrifying. I might die from their deadly aura."

Eichi slightly laughed hearing that. For some reason, Eichi feels that Neko likes to spread happiness to those around him.

Not long after, other students also attended and were accompanied by the presence of a lecturer who incidentally was not liked by other students. And yes, during the learning process, some students gave Neko a disapproving look, and some tended to not care about Neko's position next to Eichi.

*****

Neko came home quite late today. However, she did not go home alone. Natsume had already picked him up in front of the class.

Indeed, the other students were no longer surprised by Natsume's presence. Because where there is Neko, there is Natsume. It would be strange if they parted like the previous days. Surely, it's because they are friends and have known each other for a very long time, right?

During the return journey, both Neko and Natsume did not open a conversation. Natsume is quite good at guarding Neko. He brought his thick jacket to lend to his friend, while he wore another jacket.

"Natsume-kun, do you know where Ritsu went?"

Neko open the voice. However, the thing he asked was why Ritsu?

"If they are not seen for a few days. Usually they go hunting for animals," replied Natsume while shrugging his shoulders, "Maybe their food supply is running out."

Neko just nodded. She was silent again with his hands in his jacket pockets.

"Have you talked to Eichi?"

"Sorry, I already talked to him. But, he's not as bad as you think, Natsume."

Natsume just sighed.

"I mean it," protested Neko which made Natsume hug her, "Listen, Koneko-chan. All men have their own tricks to approach the woman of their choice. So don't be tempted by someone's words."

"Hm? You're acting like you're reminding me of the card result."

"That's what I have to do. Besides, maybe tomorrow the Sakuma brothers will come back."

Happy eyes returned to Neko's face. He immediately carved a smile, "Really!?"

Natsume nodded, "Yes, maybe. Sometimes, the Sakuma brothers are more unpredictable. What are you going to do to them anyway?"

"Secret," answered Neko curtly.

"Neko," Natsume scolded.

"Okay, okay. Ritsu will give me a reward if I manage to answer all the clues he gives," answered Neko excitedly.

"Clue?"

Neko nodded enthusiastically, "Ritsu left some clues at that time. He only asked me about vampires. He also promised to give me a reward if I managed to answer it."

'Ritsu, what are you doing this time? Could it be that you want to trap Neko?' thought Natsume.

"Hey, Natsume!" call Neko.

"Natsume!"

"Natsume-chan!"

"Neko, don't call me that," Natsume scolded.

"After all, you suddenly daydream like that," said Neko with an innocent face.

Unknowingly, they had arrived at the house. They also said goodnight to each other before parting. And Natsume was only able to enter his house, after he confirmed that Neko had entered his house.