A rose among weeds

Haseo, when do you want your present~?

*Oh hey, its Kaoru and he still existsis for some reason several years younger and hanging around with a scary looking chick with a leather jacket over her Obelisk Blue uniform and bleached, spikey hair that gives the impression of half-assed bunny ears. They are hanging out by the beach and it all looks peaceful...*

Wow, Mia. Its our second year. Our time here is almost over. *Kaoru turns to look at Mia who laughs and then says,*

Well, duh, Kaoru-kun. Of course it is. And then we're out of here. Yet there's not much we can do afterwards besides enter the Pro Leagues.

And there's no such thing as a college version of Duel Academy either. *Kaoru points out*

Wow, somebody sure feels like being Captain Obvious today. *Mia pauses and appears to have gained an idea* Hey, ever thought of being a model?

*Kaoru stares at her, surprised by what she said,* No...not really. Can you really see me as one?

*Mia laughs again* I was only joking but...come to think of it, you would definitely qualify as one. *She dramatically raises a hand while another holds an invisible microphone* Kaoru Ichinose, the new face of fashion and dueling! Look at him sexily weild that duel disk as he crushes his opponent without ruining his hair! *The dramatic announcer tone she uses causes Kaoru to laugh* And hell, with so many fangirls screeching at your presence, you wont have trouble getting laid.

*Kaoru blushes and looks away in embarrassment.* B-but Mia, I-I, u-um...have you. R-right?

*No answer. Kaoru turns around and finds that she's gone.*

Mia...?

KAORU! HELP ME! *Mia's screams sound distant yet closeby. What worried Kaoru the most was how scared she sounded. Mia was tough and was never afraid of anything. All the guys at school knew not to bother her if they don't want a load of pain. Kaoru ran straight into the woods to where her cries of help was coming from: a building that would be soon known as the Abandoned Dorm.*

Mia! I'm coming! Hang on!

Hurry! *Kaoru then found himself in the basement and was confronted by the sight of Mia being consumed by black inky...things. He races towards her and it felt like forever before he grabs her hand*

Mia!

Kaoru, I - *She starts coughing violently and the blobs of doom start covering her face as she is pulled into the dark inky blob puddle of doom. Kaoru tries to pull her out as much as he can but the darkness is clearly winning.*

No, Mia! Please, let her go! Stop it! *Mia's hand slips out of his grip and she is fully sucked in. Kaoru screams out a 'Noooooooo!' and tries to get her out but fails. The Shadow Game blobs of doom then disperse throughout the room while Mia's screams start to fade. Kaoru stands there in shock and falls on his knees, trying not to sob yet he's failing. The blobs appear to have changed their minds and are slowly creeping up towards him while he's not looking. If fact, they are getting a hold of his leg...*

Nyaaaaa~ Is this what Catnipped Kitty feels all the time~? All carefree and relaxed, nya?

It feels...purrfect~. Come now, don'tput on the patch you were given.

It'll...be worth your while to not put it on, nyaaaa~.

[Private to Haseo]

Haseo...please...make it stop, nyaaaa.

...Coffee affects him that badly?

They're...small. I can't help but feel...disappointed. Oh, Haseo, how big are yours~?

...

[PRIVATE TO NATALIE]

I just realized something. Do you know when Haseo's birthday is?

Catnipped Kitty is...solid?

Nyaaaaa, Kaoru-kun is acting weird lately. ._.

Ah...come to think of it, the world nearly ended several times back then too.

...What an eyesore.

*Kaoru knocks on Haseo's door for some odd reason*

Nyaaaaa, I'm confused. ._.

Nyaaaaa, what did I miss?

Is that all you little dolls can think about?

How...amusing.

What kind of meme is this...?


1. What would you do if Haseo confessed love to you?
...I would be very happy.


2. If Mia were to be mistaken for a celebrity, who would it be?
Mia was never into the 'teen idol' thing.

3. Would you marry Mia?
...

If she was still in this world...

4. Would you love to read Mia's very personal diary?
I'd rather not.

5. Is Mia your best friend?
She was...

6. How would Haseo insult Haseo?
Does this mean 'Skeith'? Hmmm...

7. Describe Haseo in one word.
Wonderful~

8. Do you do anything special with Mia?
We used to hang around by the bridge before we came to Duel Academy.

9. What do you think of Mia?
I miss her...but I know she wouldn't like it if I dwell on the past...

10. What would you do if Haseo and Mia were going out?
...Ohohoho~



How amusing. And childish.

As much as I'd like to keep dreaming about a room full of multiples of people, including Haseo, I'd rather be awake and face reality.

Besides, one Haseo is good enough for me~.

Nyaaaa. How's everyone?

Since when did this school started accepting small children as students?

I have brought Haseo back to his senses.

Yet it took awhile to remove the parasite....

[Private]

Meeting Mia again....It wasn't a dream. It really happened...

I think I can truely move on now.

...What happened to Haseo?

Heh. This 'extra workload' is nothing.