17 Senbonzakura
When Reinhard and the others left, Izumi and Kc went to bed early for early training tomorrow morning.
*7:00 p.m.*
Kc woke up earlier than Izumi. Kc goes to school early to talk to the Headmaster of the school. Izumi is still asleep. Before Kc left, Kc kissed Izumi on the forehead while he was still sleeping. This is a goodbye kiss because they will not meet for 1 week.
When Kc came out of the house, she saw Dorothy Yuki waiting outside the house.
*Conversation*
Kc:
"Good Morning, did I keep you waiting?"
She said calmly.
Dorothy:
"No... I just got here too."
She replied.
*Dorothy is a beautiful woman, smart, kind, but silly and annoying. When it comes to Fighting, her personality changes. Her other personality (2nd Personality) becomes psycho or insane and her main personality (1st Personality) is normal. She loves to torture her enemy before she kills it (Her 2nd Personality). Other people call her a "Senbonzakura" (Thousand Cherry Blossoms) because of her beauty, and her 2 personalities. She is in the top 10 Prodigies, she is in the Top 8. she has long white hair and piercing red eyes. She always wears a normal uniform, but when it comes to fighting she has a different fashion (Black denim pants, t-shirt (Any), and, Nike shoes.). She is also good at fighting and she is a Katana user too (sword user). Her sword has a rectangular "tsuba" (is the handguard of a katana/sword) with a vaguely flame-like pattern on the long sides and a curved line on the short sides, inward-curved corners with curved slits above and below the blade, and a series of curved lines embossed on either side of the blade. It has a reddish-brown hilt. When she releases the Kingu of her katana (Kingu = soul of weapon or real shape of weapon) her Kingu will be renamed "Yuki no chi" (Snow Blood). Yuki no chi is a Cherry blossom leaves created the world by slicing it away from the heavens. It contains the secrets of the universe, and it's entirely capable of wiping out the planet should its wielder choose to do this. It's also impossible to replicate because it's made of materials that can't be found on Earth. As one might expect, this sword can't be wielded by just anyone; only the chosen one can use it, and Dorothy is one of them. The call to her ability is; "Shi no Hana" (Flowers of Death) or for short "Sakura" (known as Cherry blossom). She does not have an "Ikari" (Rage-mode) yet because she does not have the Sakura dragon in her hand (of course her master is still alive). She is one year older than Kc (2nd year). She was also known as a "War Expert". She is the auditor of the School Council.*
Dorothy:
"So... where is Izumi?"
She asked calmly.
Kc:
"He will not attend the school today with Kazuki, for 1 week... they will go to training with the 1st Generation Leader."
She replied with a smile.
Dorothy:
"Ohhh... maybe it's because of the incoming of War... Us too, need to train, we need to survive in this war."
She said sadly as if she will lose hope.
Kc:
"You're right... This will be a massacre. But, don't lose hope... For sure we will win."
She said it with hope.
Dorothy:
"Hoohhh... That's true."
*silence for about 4 seconds.*
"Hey, have you heard? That Izumi got himself a girlfriend..."
She said it happily but with a teasing voice.
Kc:
"Wh-where did you get that news?"
She asked nervously.
Dorothy:
"Of course, from the troublemaker Kazuki... but, why are you blushing?"
She said and ask calmly with a teasing tone in her voice.
Kc:
"I-I'm not blushing."
She replied embarrassedly.
Dorothy:
"You don't have to hide it from me, c'mon tell me."
She said it with a smile and looking at Kc.
Kc:
"F-fine, but stop teasing me, you making me insane."
She said it while cleaning her eyeglasses with a handkerchief.
Dorothy:
"Ahahaha... you're cute when you're blushing."
She replied happily, and with a laugh, of course with a teasing tone in her voice.
Kc:
"Th-The truth is... I-I'm her... girlfriend."
She said embarrassedly with a low voice.
Dorothy was surprised and she was silent for 5 seconds because of what she heard.
Dorothy:
"Pfffffttttt... HAHAHAHA!!!"
She laughs and she laughs at what she heard.
Kc:
"Wh-what is it? why are you laughing?"
She asked calmly with a low voice.
Dorothy:
"N-Nothing... I was surprised... but congrats... you've got yourself a boyfriend, huh?"
She was laughing a bit when she said this.
Kc:
"Y-You're right."
She calmly replied.
Dorothy:
"You preceded me... to get a boyfriend, huh? Even though I am your senpai."
She said it seriously with a smile on her face with a bit of jealousy.
Kc:
"Don't worry... you'll find it soon..."
She said it with hope in her voice.
Dorothy:
"You're right."
She said it happily.
Both of them arrived at the school. When they were in the building, they immediately looked for the headmaster of the school to ask what they need to do before the war.
*8:00 a.m.*
Izumi woke up because of his alarm. After he woke up, he ate his breakfast made by Kc, and took a bath, and change his clothes. He prepared the things he will bring too, in case they will go to the Reverse World.
*8:41 a.m.*
Kazuki knocks at Izumi's apartment. Kazuki picks up Izumi, and they went to the place where Reinhard and Kazuki will meet. Reinhard said Izumi needed a mask. Kazuki explains to Izumi the reason why.
Kazuki:
"The reason you need a mask is that you're a half-ghoul and a half-human... Once humans know the fact that you're a ghoul, you will be a wanted person and no one will willing to help you. Do you understand?"
He said it with a badass voice.
Izumi:
"Yes, yes... I understand... so where are we going to get that mask?"
He said it with a boring expression.
Reinhard:
"Right in front of us."
He replied while smiling.
The three of them enter the shop called "The Masuku" Aina and Ichinoze were left outside.
The shop owner isn't just an ordinary man. He's a member of a Guild called Night Raid. Reinhard knows this because he's an old acquaintance of him, but He didn't tell this to Izumi and Kazuki because he's tired.
The owner asks who will buy a mask and they said Izumi will need a mask. The owner asks Izumi different questions. Of course, this question is related to the Mask and this will be its design.
The owner measured his face.
The owner:
"Do you want an eyepatch or not?"
He asked calmly.
Izumi:
"Hmmm... You decide it, sir. I don't have a taste in Mask."
He replied.
The owner:
"How about a Joker's mask?"
He asked while measuring his Face.
Izumi:
"Nah, that would be bad..."
He said.
The owner:
"How about a Kitsune Mask?"
He asked while yawning and while measuring his face.
Izumi:
"Hmmm... That would be great... hmmm, Sure."
He said.
*The kitsune mask has become a staple of Japanese pop culture, its eye-catching red and white designs frequently appearing in anime, manga, and other artistic channels. Since it's often seen in the context of festivals, many people think of it as some kind of lightweight prop, but its roots go much deeper than that. Foxes have a special place in Japanese culture, in both folk and religious applications, and as such, the kitsune mask inherits meaning from its ties to the animal itself. Japan also has an incredibly rich history of masks, which explains the actual existence of the kitsune mask as a physical object. Given that the kitsune mask is entwined in both of these threads, it carries a lot more cultural significance than one would initially guess.*
The owner:
"Then it's decided. Let.s change the topic, for what use will you use this?"
He asked calmly while writing the measures on a paper.
Izumi:
"For personal use, sir... We have a business."
He said calmly while cracking his left hand, index finger.
The owner looks at him with a serious face for about 8 seconds. Izumi asked "what is it" but the owner said:
"You think something like that would slip in my eyes? Be honest, It's not for business, right?"
He said it with a scary look.
Izumi:
"Yes, It's not for business but, I can't tell you the details."
He replied.
The owner:
"Is it something complicated?"
He asked.
Izumi:
"Right."
He replied.
The owner:
"Fine, I will do my best to create the best mask that will suit you. But, be patient... you wouldn't get this mask right now, it will take some time."
He said it while writing it on a paper.
Izumi:
"Sure, please take your time."
He replied.
After they talk, they said their thanks to the owner and leave. Their next destination is Reinhard's house. They will start their training there. Ichinoze opens a gate and they walk past through there.
Meanwhile, The Demon King thinking of a plan to prepare an attack on the Kingdom of Sina (Pyramid Feather's Defense.) He plans to attack the kingdom on the same day where the 5 nations will attack the school.
