[b]Akane Hanazawa // Warakuma High // Manga Club[/b] Friday, May 15th, 2015 After School [color=9e0b0f][b]"I see, well, it couldn't be helped. Even if able, It probably would've been tough to get in to see me anyways, over protective family, ya know?"[/b][/color] she flashes a nervous grin. One which happens to be yakuza.... not exactly the warm and welcoming type. [color=9e0b0f][b]"But I'm doing alright, no real damage, they were a bunch of weaklings if you ask me."[/b][/color] referring to those strange captors of hers. He followed her over to the table and places a packet down on the table before patting her on the shoulder. Opening it up, it was a Saji pen and some ink, a much appreciated gift indeed. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Thanks, you too."[/b][/color] Giving him a thumbs up. As Alexei left, she heard a familiar voice, it was Rui. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Of course, as if I'd let that crap tie me down."[/b][/color] placing her hands on her hips as she flashed a confident grin. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Oh, You mean Alexei? If anything, I'd say I'm his bodyguard."[/b][/color] she laughed. Face now serious, [color=9e0b0f][b]"Got it."[/b][/color] was her only response to his later comment. She knew what he meant. About everything that happened then, she'll finally get some answers. Whenever she has the time, she'll definitely call. With that, they said their farewells and he was on his way. Once he was gone, she noticed another new presence. [i]Ayano...[/i] She also noticed that Ryan was also there reading, but left him to his own devices as Ayano started asking questions. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Oh you know, just got into a fight with a bunch of nobodies and got carried off somewhere. Seriously, they were fortunate they had as many people as they did, or it would've been totally different."[/b][/color] she replied with a shrug. It wasn't like she could say exactly what happened, last thing she wants is people to think she's crazy right after a hospital stay. Plus, it's not like she knows exactly what's going on either. So this seemed like the natural response. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Abnormal?"[/b][/color] she tilted her head in confusion. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Well, I wasn't abducted by aliens, thrown in nuclear waste or was experimented on, if that's what you mean."[/b][/color] she burst into a fit of laughter. [color=9e0b0f][b]"But seriously, No need to worry, I'm perfectly fine."[/b][/color] she grinned as she pounded her fist into her chest to show she was fine before smiling and giving Ayano her thanks. [hr] Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 After School As the mid-terms came and went, everyone breathed signs of relief while others agonized over their results, with some already knowing they've failed completely. However, Akane wasn't one of them. She was confident that she passed, although, she wasn't so sure about the final score. Well, whatever, As long as she passed it doesn't really matter. Her head clearly wasn't in it. Well, they were only mid-terms, she'll just have to make up for it on the next one. With exams being over and done with, she briefly considered giving Rui a call and getting an explanation, before deciding against it and instead opting to get some rest and wait until Monday. With a sigh, she left the school grounds and headed on home. [hr] Monday, May 25th, 2015 Morning As she arrived at school, she noticed a big fuss over by the notice boards. [color=9e0b0f][b]"Judgement Day, huh?"[/b][/color] she muttered. [i]Well, time to decide how bad I did this time around.[/i] Walking over and shoving past a few students in the way, she looked for her year and class. Finding her name, she was surprised. It wasn't [i]that[/i] bad, still 10 or so points below her average, but it was a bit better than she was expecting. [i]I can live with it.[/i] With a yawn, she began stretching before moving on. Deciding to wait until after school to get in touch with Rui, she headed to class.