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She was putting the books on the shelves when she suddenly felt a hug from behind. She gasped softly and turned her head a bit to see who it was. It was the Seventh Prince. He took the book from her hand and put it back in the book truck. His hug tightened and she gently caressed his arm around her. She turned her body to face him and he pinned her between the shelves before placing a light kiss on her lips.

"Hoku-chan.." She whispered while looking up at him after the kiss. He placed another kiss on her lips and she gripped on his uniform shirt tightly. He whispered to her how much he likes her and she smiled softly between the kisses.

"Arcade date with me after classes?" He asked and she nodded. It is his turn to date her. He hugged her once again and then, he planted a kiss on her forehead. She looked down as she started thinking about what the others would say about her situation.

It was dismissal when she passed by the library first. She returned the books she borrowed a few days ago and then, she stumbled upon the Student Council President when she left to go to the school entrance. He urged her to talk to her for a few minutes and she accepted it. His office was just a few seconds away from the library, so when they walked in, the Vice President and Secretary went out for a while to give them privacy. He offered her a seat and she smiled faintly.

"Tell me what you're worried about." He started and she looked at him. Was she that easy to read? The smile on her lips slowly faded and her face was filled with hesitancy. She gripped on her bag and shook her head.

"If you are thinking of what others will say about you, I understand. But I'm here to tell you that everything is because of your grandfather. Most of the people around you, the students, the teachers, even the administrators, don't have many roles in your life. Don't worry about them." He continued and his words eased the burden in her heart.

"Thank you, Ryoji-kun. But I need to go now. I'll see you tomorrow." She stood up from her seat and he followed. She didn't know what these men wanted from her but all they did was to kiss her.

He held her chin while kissing her softly. She slowly broke the kiss but he pulled her closer and wrapped his arms around her to kiss her again. She hugged him back bit by bit until they heard a knock from outside. She immediately let go and moved away from him, feeling her cheeks heating up. She clung her bag straps on her shoulders and when she opened the door to get out, they saw that it was the Vice President. Her cheeks turned crimson as she ran out of the office. The older one raised a brow and looked at him.

"What did you do?" He asked and the younger one smiled playfully. He took his seat and the youngest among them walked in and closed the door.

"I just gave her a good night kiss." The Student Council President suddenly said and the two shook their heads. They could tell that he was getting head over heels for her.

On the other side, the Sixth Princess changed lanes when she saw the First Prince approaching. She took her phone to call her driver but he was fast to take it away and drop the call before it gets connected. She clenched her fists tight and took her phone back but then, he pulled her inside his office. The moment he closed the door behind him, she slapped him hard and started crying softly. She didn't care anymore if their friends were there.

"I hate you so much, Kawamura Kazuma. Are you happy? That you had sex with me and then, brought your girlfriend here? Right before me?" She slapped him again but he caught her wrist. He gestured to them to leave them for a while and when they were the ones left, he pulled her into a tight hug.

"Listen to me first, Lauren. She is here not because of me. She is here because of Riku!" She froze on her spot when she heard those. She gently pushed him away and stared deep in his eyes to see if he is lying.

"I'm telling the truth, Lauren. I am not interested in anyone but only in you. I'm just helping her to get close with Riku. You don't want him to end up with a woman from yakuza, right?" He asked and she started shaking her head. He hugged her once again and she cried more in his arms. She couldn't believe that she doubted him so easily.

Going back to the other couple, the Ninth Princess just arrived at the school gates. She looked around and a black car stopped in front of him. She smiled softly when it was the Seventh Prince. He opened the door for her and waited for her to get inside the passenger's seat. After that, he started driving to the mall to go to the arcade with her. He reached for her hand and she accepted it, sliding her fingers between his.

If she thinks about it, the Seventh Prince knows her well. If she will choose him, she is sure that he will take care of her. She looked at him but her eyes widened when she saw a car fast approaching in their direction. She screamed his name but it was already too late.