22 Schedule x Mood x Utaha's Thoughts

The weekend had arrived and I had many things to do. Without me realizing, my schedule had become so full that I probably had only one or two days free in the following week –luckily. As soon as I woke up I arranged my mind for what was to come.

Firstly, I had to record two songs, which already took a few hours of the day. After that I had to arrange my emancipation papers with Shizuka, which was a last minute decision I took yesterday. Then I had to choose a date for a "meeting" with all of the important people who lived in this country, which were mostly the rich and a few politicians. Following that meeting I had to attend another one for the Magical community, which meant the heads of a few other branches of the Knights of Favonius and a couple more people. Lastly, I had to go myself to Hyakkaou to talk with the current head of the Student Council, since they were the ones in charge of my transfer.

'I understand Shikamaru so well now... so troublesome'

Going down for breakfast, I sat at the table while waiting for Alice to be done in the kitchen. Shizuka came down shortly after me, followed by Megan and then Utaha. Talking about Utaha, her reaction when she saw my "house" was quite funny. She was so shocked when she realized that I owned the entire thing that she couldn't even come up with any retort or haughty line to say. In fact, she began acting quite meek after she realized she would be living with me until her situation calmed down.

"My Lord, I received a file before coming down, we have gathered the information you asked me for" Shizuka said while passing me a folder with a few sheets inside "Thank you, Shizuka"

Then I looked at Utaha and smiled gently, as if to reassure her that everything would be fine "Seems like your problem won't last for long, Utaha"

She smiled back at me, but tears were threatening to leave her eyes. I could only guess that they were happy tears, since she was giving a smile that felt pure –quite a weird feeling for a smile, if you ask me.

Back on topic, her harasser and stalker was Mihael Keehl, son of a senator who had been working in the Congress for the last fifteen years. Through bribes and other illegal means, he had gathered quite a sum of money. A sum he used to buy a few establishments where drugs were sold, mainly clubs, and a gang that worked in the area of his businesses. His main current income came from...

"Shizuka, change of plans. I will take care of the Keehls personally"

"As you wish, My Lord"

I decided to calm myself before doing anything else. To do so, I went to Megan, picked her up and sat her on my lap. Then I hugged her from behind with my chin resting atop her head "Just let me stay like this for a while"

Utaha muttered something along the lines of "how immoral", but I just simply ignored it. I was just glad that I could save her from the bleak future she would've had under that sick fuck.

*

After we all ate breakfast, this time with Yuichiro and Jean, I went to the basement to begin working on my new songs. Utaha was the only one who followed me, since Megan decided to visit her parents for the weekend and Jean was replacing Shizuka as the Head of this branch of the Knights of Favonius. Shizuka herself was busy arranging dates and the last few details about my meeting with the Kirijo. As for Yuichiro, he was currently undergoing training with Fiora, mostly regarding etiquette and a few other things related to the high life.

"Are you curious about how songs are recorded, or you just had nothing better to do?" I asked Utaha while I turned on all the equipment and plugged the mic in. Only when I turned around to look at her, waiting for an answer, did she speak "You should just be happy that a beauty like me watches you perform"

I just rolled my eyes at her and decided to focus on the song while ignoring her. I had already chosen two good tracks that fit quite well with my style and the kind of message I wanted my music to give.

*Utaha's POV*

'He doesn't fawn over me, but I know he cares. I just met him yesterday but he makes me feel safer than even my dad. And the way he treated that dick before... I don't know why but it was kinda hot'

Praying one of his powers wasn't mind reading, I simply acted haughty like I usually do. I know it's annoying, but I don't know how to act otherwise. I'm afraid people will hate me even more if I behave as I am, so I unconsciously push them away before they can.

'Oh, it seems like he is about to begin singing'

When he opened his mouth, a voice that I couldn't compare with any singer came out. The song was happy and almost party-ish, but the lyrics said otherwise.

"I don't mind~"

"Letting you down easy but just give it time~"

The song was almost talking to me. It had meaning to it. The world wasn't about me, it didn't revolve around me. I was just another person among billions. I had been selfish all my life, never really caring about the person beside me, because I felt like it didn't matter. But he opened my eyes.

"So what are you gonna do, when the world don't orbit around you~?

"Ain't it fun~ living in the real world?"

All of this time I had been living in my own bubble, believing that as long as I wanted it, I could get anything. Only now did I realize that that wasn't the case. I had been behaving like a brat towards so many people that I felt like I needed to apologize, but I couldn't. Though there was something I could do.

'I can at least thank him for opening my eyes'

*Alan's POV*

"*phew* That was a good recording" I said as I grabbed the water bottle I had prepared by my side. I was happy with the result, and the song transmitted exactly what I wanted.

I was about to begin recording the second song when I was tackled by Utaha, who hugged me tightly. I didn't know how to react, since I wasn't expecting it.

"Umm... Utaha, what are you doing?"

Her answer was oral, but not spoken. I felt a soft and slightly wet sensation on my lips, and I only came out of my shock when she let go of me and spoke.

"I-I-I... I think I might l-love you"

I looked at her in surprise and shock. I frowned, opened my mouth and said the first thing that came to my mind.

"What the fuck?!"