Kami's plan wasn't bad, but.....it didn't sound half as vindicating as Sachiko would want it to be. Where was the fun in taking one's anger out on tongue monsters when you could take the person that insulted you and spit down their neck? But, the logical person in her appreciated what he was trying to say. Exploding in anger was bound to bite her in the arse some day. She wasn't about to go back to being smiles and hugs all day, but now that she was calmer she knew she couldn't just run her mouth whenever she felt like it.

[b]Yeah, okay. I'll [i]try[/i]. No promises though."[/b] Anger was hardly something anyone had control over. Chances are she could end up exploding again, but she would do her best. For Kami's sake, if nothing else. He did seem to be doing his best to help her. She returned his smile as he left. Her's was definitely a genuine one. Now, it was time to finally find out her class assignments.

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When Sachiko arrived on the scene, she could already see the crowd that had formed. Initially, unable to get a good look, she asked a friend of hers that was at the scene. [b]"Misaki, what's going on here?[/b]

[b]"Hey Sachiko! Looks like the Drama Queen and Noboru are having a verbal duel!"[/b]

Having gotten closer, Sachiko was now able to see what was going on. Her jaw dropped. It really was Leiko and Noboru. At least she wasn't the only one that had to put with this bitch today.

[b]"Man, this is going to be so fun!"[/b] Misaki was still talking. [b]"We get to share a class with them! The whole year is going to be full of this stuff!"[/b]

[b]"Yeah...[/b] Sachiko was still pondering the situation before her eyes. Then she registered what Misaki told her. [b]"Wait, what?"[/b]

[b]"Oh! We're in the same class again, Sachiko! You, me, Leiko and Noboru!"[/b]

Sachiko couldn't believe it. What rotten luck. Saddled with the very person that she had made an enemy of this morning. This really was going to be a year full of drama. Sachiko had already told Leiko what she thought of her, and didn't intend to waste time pursuing her, but she had her doubts that the bitch would keep to herself. Something was bound to happen, especially if she was going to pick fights with everybody in the class.

[b]"But hey, do you have any idea who "Rui Shinichi" is? I thought I knew everyone in our year level, but I don't recognise the name."[/b]

[b]"Rui...? Yeah, kinda. He's new this year."[/b]

[b]"Wow! You're so connected, Sachiko! I wish I could meet and greet everyone like you do...."[/b]

Misaki kept talking while Sachiko continued to think. There was nothing wrong with Rui specifically, but whenever he showed up, it was usually an omen of bad things to come. He was there when she met Ayano, he poked his nose in when she and Kami were talking about personal matters, he was part of the group that got mixed up with that business she had yet to fully comprehend, and he was even right there when Leiko smacked into her. Talk about a bad penny....

Sachiko resolved to keep an eye on what was going on here. Noboru seemed like he was handling himself just fine, but if Sachiko saw the need, she wouldn't hesitate to get in there and help him out.