Erina's Thoughts

"Ugh… I'm so tired." A blonde haired girl spoke in an exhausted voice, the cow licks that framed her face seemed to droop a little bit, before she slumped in her chair. Erina was at home… to be more specific, in her mansion's lobby, directing maids and workers around as she sat in a chair.

The young Nakiri, in a scandalous unladylike manner, had her legs apart and her hands resting on her belly, her arms feeling like jelly as she groaned.

The workers had set up everything that was needed for her plan, as the maids got to work installing everything. The lobby was currently empty after the work was done, but she was feeling particularly lazy at the moment, so she tried her hardest to bury herself deeper into the cushioning of her chair… before she heard a click.

Scrambling, Erina tried to fix her position, but her sudden movement made the chair rock, tipping off balance. With a panicked yelp, Erina tumbled over as she was trapped under the chair, the only visible parts of her being were her arms, sticking out of the gaps on the side.

"My my, Erina-chan. I haven't seen you this excited since… ever!" A white haired girl appeared, standing over the downed Erina. Her hair was brushed to a side, as her hair was a tad lighter and her eyes holding a lot more mirth.

"You're just as annoying since yesterday, Alice." Erina grunted, having gotten up after the chair swallowed her. Brushing her hair behind her ear, she patted her skirt as she tried to look clean; save for the large welt on the back of her head.

"That may be, cousin, but you've taken a change in your personality. At least, the less obvious parts. Does the Ice Queen in you still come out?" Alice teased, earning the ire of her cousin.

"I don't have time to waste, Alice. I need to prepare." Erina said, short and sweet. This raised an eyebrow from Alice, having never seen this side of Erina.

"Prepare? Do tell, Erina-chan." Alice said with a cat like grin. Erina opened her mouth, about to speak when the front door opened, revealing a raven haired boy.

The boy had dark rings around his eyes, giving him a tired expression if the slouch he had didn't say at first.

"Milady, it's almost time for class. Any later and we'll be late." The boy spoke in a tired, monotone voice.

"Mou!~ Ryou! You come at the worst times, I swear!" Alice pouted, comically pounding her fists against Ryou's chest like a child with a temper tantrum. Alice turned around, addressing Erina with a pointed look.

"You may have gotten away this time, but I'll find out!" Alice said, before closing the door behind her.

Erina released a breath she was unknowingly holding in, shaking her head.

"Real smooth, Erina. The old you would've shot down any notion of conversation… I'm getting rusty." Erina said to herself. Were she like her previous self, she wouldn't have opened up that easily under Alice's questions. It was all because of that… man's...food. Erina blushed his cheeks turning red, as the thought having easily penetrated her defenses.

"He looks very familiar.. if i think he's the one i think he is" her eyes changed and a glint appeared but she shake her head and her eyes returned to normal, Erina couldn't resist as she laid in bed that night after the exam. She had fallen from grace, and was now on the same plane as that rogue...dashingly handsome Adoni-

"!" Erina stopped herself. This was what she was talking about. Her thoughts often drifted to the male after that food induced hallucination. It was so vivid that any hint of the color red drove her to the brink. Releasing a sigh, Erina could only count down the seconds as she waited to fell asleep.