Reward~

The following day as soon I arrived at school, I could feel the unsettling air roaming around this classroom. Were they perhaps furious or uncomfortable with my prank? But how come everyone discovered my surprise for them so fast? Though I could tell not many wanted to voice their distaste for my joke, could it maybe have stemmed from the group pressure? While one guy was joking around with his buddies about condom misplacement. What kind of life did he have as a 13-year-old? I just shrugged my shoulders and kept going, but soon noticed something abnormal, why did some of those kids have bruises? Did their parents really beat them up for something so minor? Were they like those K-pop idols that were banned from dating or what? Then again it was Asia, there were many scenes in dramas where I saw parents preventing their children from dating until later in life.

I guess having such a pair of amazing parents made me forget how other families could function.

"I guess everyone has their own struggles in life," I muttered to myself realizing that maybe it was for the best from refraining from doing similar pranks in the future. Who could have thought these kids' parents were so controlling, some people weren't fit to be parental figures. Maybe it even wasn't those kids' fault, considering how they showed no fear when confronted with the fact I knew Mikey, maybe their minds were really brainwashed by the system.

"Whatever." I didn't feel like overthinking it any longer, I just waltzed over to my seat and relaxed. But I couldn't do but wonder what Kisaki's expression was so I glanced at him, once he caught me staring he spoke.

"Since you gave me so many, should I assume it's some kind of special invitation on your front?" I could tell he was thinking about something dirty, maybe his brain rotted a little from spending too much time with Hanma.

"I have no clue what you're talking about Tetta-kun~" I spoke, using the most refined teasing technique voice, adding a smile to the killer package.

"I called it, my first initial suspect was Hanma, but when I accused him of pulling this stupid prank on me, he actually got jealous because I received so many exemplars from you." Don't tell me that giraffe was still carrying around that one condom like it was some kind of ancient treasure.

"He called it favoritism or something." It felt like this guy was slowly losing it.

"What did you even do, for him to be so obsessed?" That was a great question, unfortunately, I didn't have the answer to his question myself.

"Sorry to tell you, but I don't know. How about you ask Hanma instead?" Since he was the only one who would know the correct answer. Kisaki just rolled his eyes at me.

"I did, but he didn't give me a concrete reply." Then a sudden mission popped up, once more to make my life even more miserable.

'Would you rather tell Tetta Kisaki that you had no use for the condoms because he dared to reject you or kiss him?' I just stared into space, what were those alternatives? But it wasn't easy to choose the punishment either, there were so many people here. How was I supposed to explain it in case I transform into a cat, or something even remotely noticeable? So I pointed my finger at Kisaki while declaring.

"Don't misunderstand tho, I wanted to get rid of those peculiar items because someone dared to reject me. So I no longer have any use of them anymore." What was I even saying? My life must have really been perceived as a joke in Venus's eyes. Yet I actually heard Kisaki laughing, even other people present were astonished by this positive change.

I just sunk back into my seat, trying to conclude if it was worth getting embarrassed for.

I had another question but waited for the break to bring it up to him instead.

"Listen Tetta, you don't plan to invite Hanma to your house on Monday right?" He groaned, did I ask something strange?

"Do I look stupid to you, we won't be able to have anything done if he is around." Oh, thank the heavens, so his smirk from yesterday wasn't an indication that he had plans to summon the giraffe with a summoning circle to keep me in check.

"Unlike him, you actually know when to concentrate on your given task and get things moving." Was this supposed to be a compliment? Well as long Hanma wasn't present, there was nothing to fear. If this glassed guy would try anything again, I could just knock him out, considering my strength was higher than his. Then again I still had four unused Pixie Dust, that could have come in handy as well.

Once school was over I returned home, fed my cat, did some chores around the house, and most importantly provided some food for myself as well. But when I finished my meal and walked upstairs I heard a familiar voice.

"Michi! Kazushi gathered the information you needed!" He yelled across the street, I guess this action wasted fewer expenses than calling by phone. Also, I was shocked that it took only so long. I was ready to wait till after Monday to receive such good news. I strolled over to his house, but quickly realized that Takemichi and Kazushi weren't the only people here, the whole Mizo Five was present. I turned to Takemichi sending him a vicious glare, not appreciating the traction my questionable strategy was getting from all those people.

"So you rejected the Toman offer and now plan to join Valhalla instead which has beef with your friends' gang, why would you do that?" I wasn't sure what kind of image Akkun had of me, but why were those guys so interested? And why did I have a feeling I was being interrogated?

"Sorry Michi, my tongue slipped." Kazushi was sitting on his knees bowing to me, to appease my anger.

'Would you rather tell them some nonsensical reason or intimidate them?' I didn't want to be viewed as a jerk, so I decided to go with the first option presented to me.

"Listen well, because I will only tell you this once." They all nodded, but by their faces, I could tell they were expecting the most bizarre reason, so instead, I decided to settle for something more believable.

"Aren't it weird that there is no leader in Valhalla, almost as if someone created the gang for the sole purpose to get back at Toman?" They were following fine so far.

"I believe the person that created Valhalla is in hiding, so I thought I could join the enemy to find out their real intentions. Are they really out there to destroy Toman, or there is more to it than meets the eye? So if there is really someone smart that planned all this, my plan is to utilize something I do the best. Find the mastermind and seduce them." Takemichi wasn't too happy with my plan.

"Maybe I will think about it... I know that Hanma guy... and I don't want him to know I'm in his gang." Everyone seemed to be shocked at the discovery.

"You know someone so dangerous?" I shook my head.

"I like to describe him as a pain in the ass. He should learn some skills on how to court a lady, such as myself."

"Wait wait, are you trying to tell us he likes you?" I just crossed my arms.

"I wish he didn't." They were amazed.

"I knew it, you can seduce anybody if you just set your mind on it." Makoto declared, I shook my head in denial.

"You're giving me too much credit, there seem to be some guys that can resist my charm." I sighed, but unexpectedly the topic changed.

"I heard you were going to give Kazushi some reward for providing you with information... what is it? I really want to know." Makoto was really out here to get me. Thankfully Kazushi didn't share this bit with his friends.

"Thank god, if you did I wouldn't grant you your prize." I let Kazushi know as he sighed with relief. Maybe he was getting too much pressure from Makoto. Probably because we witnessed Kazushi yelling at him.

"If you're my friend you should understand."

"Could it be you asked for?" Makoto proceeded to hug himself and do some kissing noises. Not sure why it rubbed me the wrong way but I smacked his head. He at least seemed astonished by my newfound strength.

"What's going on, it feels like you're stronger than all of us." The pain must have been numbed by his shock.

"Really? Great to know that I'm making incredible progress." I smiled and then pointed at Kazushi.

"Let's go!" He seemed confused.

"You really think I will do it in front of your friends? I don't need an audience." I opened Takemichi's door waiting for him to follow me back home.

"It must have been something similar if you're embarrassed doing it in front of us." Makoto sure was threading the thinnest tread right now. Kazushi shyly went out.

"Takemichi do you know what he asked for?" Makoto decided to change his target, but Take just shook his head.

"I really have no clue." Kazushi sighed with relief it seemed like Takemichi wasn't paying that much attention that day.

We walked inside my house and the first person I saw was Keisuke, why did he have to come here at this point in time?

"Michi!" He yelled trying to put me into a hug.

"Not now, I have something important to take care of," I said while pushing him away.

"With this guy?" He seemed suspicious.

"Yes, I asked him to get me some information, now if you excuse me." I let Kazushi into my room and decided to lock my door with the key. Knowing full well that if he heard something weird he wouldn't shy away from barging in.

"Are you sure this is okay?" Kazushi asked, maybe he was wary of Keisuke considering how much he tried to act like my boyfriend.

"A promise is a promise, but if he ever dares to pick a fight with you, just tell me and I will tell him off." He nodded and soon gave me printed pages of the information I wished to have.

"Thank you." Right it never crossed my mind, what would happen if I failed to join Valhalla, did something worse than normal punishment would take place? I decided to hide the papers, for now, not wanting either Kazutora or Keisuke to find them.

"So about the rewards." He began looking down, I quickly moved on my feet and pinned him to the bed, just as he requested. But I must have taken him by surprise because I heard him scream, not long after I heard someone trying to open the door.

"Michi, what's happening in there?" I rolled my eyes ignoring the guy behind the doorway.

"Anything else?" Since I was so generous.

"Can you sit on top of me too while you're at it?" I just complied, and once he was satisfied I let him go. He actually bowed while saying something similar to before.

"Thank you, you showed me enlightenment!" I just couldn't do anything but laugh since he looked so serious at the moment. Once we bid our goodbyes Keisuke asked me.

"Why did he speak about enlightenment, what happened?" He was giving me those puppy eyes. Since I was still in teasing mode I responded.

"Maybe if you stick long enough you will find out~" He looked so confused.