#64 Yukina

I looked at the kitten rubbing against my shoes and I couldn't help but recall Asao's memories when he spent his time with a puppy.

Is this some kind of fate? I wondered so I took the kitten with both of my hands and brought her up, right in front of my face. She didn't protest at all and just quietly stared back into my eyes while occasionally blinking.

"Where do you come from, little one? Where are your mom and owner?" I mumbled while observing the kitten.

"Yeah, it's pretty strange to see an abandoned kitten here." Ichinose came right next to me and gave me a jealous look while pouting her cheeks.

The kitten somehow wiggled out of my hands and jumped on top of my hand and lied on my hair with a satisfied expression.

"...What should we do with her?" I asked Ichinose with a slightly startled expression from what just happened.

"Pfff...it seems that she is quite fond of you. You should keep her for the time being. If it's someone's kitten then they will surely inform school and you can simply return it back to the owner but until then, you should take care of it." Ichinose giggled at the sight before her and stated her opinion.

I guess I can take care of her for a while but I will have to talk to Sae-chan once again...ugh, this is only giving me more troubles and responsibilities. But I can't actually say no to such small innocent thing. It's not like I am undead and hate all living things. I just hate most of the humans, human nature to be more specific. Actually such animals behave much better than most of the humans, once you spend numerous years with them, there is no way they will ever betray you, some won't betray you even in life and death situations.

"I guess you are right but I will have to get permission to keep her in my room" I grabbed the 2 packs of water from the ground and began to walk once again. It was quite good that she was lying on top of my hair, I have no empty hand to carry her and this way I don't have to constantly check if she is still following us. But I guess it makes me look funny and I will also have dirty hair exactly when the shower doesn't work, timing is pretty bad but I can be thankful I bought so many bottles of clean water.

"Walker-kun, do you have any idea why she is so at ease when close to you? When I just neared her, she immediately started hissing at me even though I was still one meter away from her...it's too strange." Ichinose asked me with a dejected expression but it was apparent from her voice that she was concerned why was this kitten so protective.

"Well, that's a good question but unfortunately I have no answer for you. As for why she was so protective...I guess it's because she is small and she isn't used to this environment, of course, it could be also because she has no idea where her mother is, so she is scared.

"Still...she is so friendly with you...are you sure that you aren't her owner?" She asked me in a joking tone.

"Oh?! I get it now! It's like in those fantasy novels about princesses! She is a princess imprisoned in this kitten and she needs her prince to transform back into her human form!" She started dramatically wave around with her hands as if she was performing some drama.

*Meow!* The kitten who was quietly resting on top of my head suddenly meowed when Ichinose was done with her explanation.

...No, please don't be. I started sweating just from the imagination of how I would have to take care of another human. If her age was the same slightly similar to this kitten's age then it wouldn't be that bad but I don't want to have a daughter yet... I slightly shivered after thinking about it but I quickly dismissed such thoughts.

It must have been pure coincidence.

"Please don't joke about it, just thinking about it sends chills down my spine" I said with a helpless expression.

*Meow!* The kitten sounded slightly displeased.

Does she actually understand what I am saying?! I was really confused by these coincidences.

"Haha, she even meowed when she heard me! But why wouldn't you want to have a beautiful princess who would care for you?" Ichinose giggled and asked me with a slightly curious expression.

"Dunno, I guess it would be just more troublesome. Taking care of a kitten is much less tiring than taking care of human..." I answered indifferently to Ichinose.

"Haha, I guess you are at the peak of the lazy person if you would even sacrifice the chance to have your own princess for lesser responsibility." Ichinose laughed and she continued to joke around while the kitten occasionally meowed.

We parted ways when we arrived before the dorms. I entered the building because I wanted to empty my hands before contacting Sae-chan.

However, when I was about to enter the elevator someone called out to me.

"Sir! Do you have permission to have a pet?" The female receptionist stopped me from going any further. There is an extremely small number of people having pets here so I guess she already remembers everyone.

"No, I am sorry but I just want to empty my hands and I will immediately leave. Could you please overlook this?" I asked her with a friendly smile.

"...Then how about you keep her here for a while before you come back?" She looked at the top of my head with a slightly funny and understanding expression but she still wanted to uphold the rules.

She moved her hands a bit closer to the kitten so she could take her but the kitten immediately hissed when she saw unfamiliar hands approaching her.

"Haha, as you can see she is a bit spoiled and has no manners so I don't think she will actually wait here with you" I awkwardly laughed when I saw this and receptionist had a bit skeptic.

"Alright but give me your ID card and come back in 10 minutes" After a while, she nodded her head and allowed me to go up into my room.

I nodded my head and handed her my ID card and entered the elevator.

I should name her... I thought about what name would suit her when I was on the way to my room.

On my way back to the lobby I was finally able to thought of a decent name but I remembered that she is still on top of my head so I tried to take her off but she started meowing so I let her lie there for the time being.

"What do you think about 'Yukina'?" I asked aloud when I noticed no one around me and I immediately received quite an appreciative meow from the kitten known as Yukina from this moment on.

I retrieved my ID card and took out my phone to text Sae-chan.

[Hello teach, do you have some spare time right now? I have something to discuss with you.] I sent the message and after around 10 minutes I received reply.

[You should learn how to properly greet your teachers. Is it important or can it wait until tomorrow?]

...I won't be able to go back to my room with Yukina unless I get permission, so yes...it is fairly important.

[Well, right now you aren't working as a teacher so I greeted you as a friend And yes, it is quite important, I hope I am not writing at the wrong time]

[Maybe I am not your teacher right at the moment but I am still older so show some respect, will you? And I am not really busy, it's just that situation is...whatever, if you want something, come to the pool.]

Huh? Pool? It's already quite late even if there is still sun brightly shining outside, it's slowly going down. Not to mention the problem with a water supply...whatever, it's not my problem.

...

When I arrived near the changing rooms I was able to spot Sae-chan leaning against the wall. She was wearing the bikini but of course, she was wearing a white hoodie but her long beautiful legs were completely exposed. She was still wet from the swimming, therefore, the droplets of water slowly sliding down on her legs made her look even more seductive.

Now I understand why she seemed to be reluctant to meet up.

"I am sorry to bother you on your free day" I said with a teasing smile.

"...It wasn't my idea" She said while avoiding eye contact with me.

"Hoshinomiya-sensei is the culprit, right?" I said jokingly.

"Heh, you really know- What happened to your eyes and why do you have that kitten on top of your head?" When she heard my words she finally made eye contact with me, however, when she noticed my vertical slit pupils she showed slightly startled expression but that quickly changed to confused one when she noticed Yukina on top of my head.

"These are just contact lenses and her name is Yukina. She is also one of the reasons why I wanted to meet up with you, teach."

"I won't ask you where did you find her. I presume that you want permission to have her in the dorms right? But what about the other reasons?" She asked me with a curious expression.

"Of course, to see my most favorite, beautiful teacher and friend!" I said with a grin across my face.

When she heard the other reason her expression became slightly weird but there was a bit of red visible on her cheeks.

"Sweet talking won't get you anywhere boy. There is a price to pay if you want to get permission from me." She shook her head with a confident smile.

"Hmm...I thought that friend would be able to understand me but it looks like I will have to go and flirt a bit with Hoshinomiya-sensei" I had slightly sad expression while shaking my head.

When she heard my words, she frowned with a nervous expression.

"*sigh* You really know what to say, don't you? You are MY student so don't go and bother other teachers" She said with a strict expression.

"Monopolizing already, are we?" I lightly chuckled.

"..." Sae-chan just realized how much she emphasized the word "my" so she turned a bit red.

"...I need to have some reassurance that she won't behave like a naughty animal, damaging everything inside your room." After a few seconds of silence, she finally spoke out.

I couldn't help but narrow my eyes when I heard her words

"That's the pretty interesting thing teach just mentioned. Naughty animal? Can you tell me the main difference between such 'animals' and humans?"

She seemed confused by my words but she still decided to entertain me.

"Well, humans are more-"

"sophisticated, huh?" I interrupted her.

"Can you tell me what differences are between such 'unsophisticated' animals and rapists, murderers, human traffics and drug dealers roaming the entire earth?" I approached the window and started staring at the pool.

I looked at Sae-chan from the corner of my eye and saw that she was quietly listening to me with a shocked expression.

"I find it pretty disturbing when someone is calling such trash humans beasts or animals. Animals might be 'unsophisticated' but that's because most of them have survival of the fittest rule fixated in their heads."

"While humans have what? Scheming, raping, kidnapping, murdering, drugs, there are too many to even name them all. For example when 2 males court the same female, what will happen? Animals will solve the problem with strength, humans will use schemes and after the better schemer will win, the loser might kill him out of jealousy, maybe he would even kill the woman for not choosing him but that of course after he would rape her...haha, do you call that more sophisticated? Don't make me laugh."

"I view most of the humans beneath the animals. They at least understand the meaning of word loyalty" I explained with a cold tone.

When I turned around, I saw that Sae-chan was really close to me, observing me with a suspicious look.

"...What is it?" I asked her with a slightly uncomfortable expression. After all, she is a grown-up woman with a sexy body, even though she had the hoodie on, she still had a big cleavage, not to mention her legs were completely exposed.

This definitely wasn't enough to arouse me but it was still uncomfortable.

"You...I don't believe you are only 15 years old!" She narrowed her eyes at me as to intimidate me.

"Haha, be careful teach, you should be more aware of your actions while wearing such clothes. And I am almost 16...but yeah, I grew up in a 'good' environment that served as the school of life." I flicked her forehead with my index finger and genuinely smiled at her.

"Ouch! What are you doing?!" She seemed embarrassed by this, however, when she saw me smiling at her she shut her mouth while rubbing her forehead where I hit her. She even pouted her lips a bit in irritation with puffed cheeks.

"Haha, teach, you look pretty cute like that" I couldn't help but praise her and laugh at the sight before me.

"...cute?..I hate you...go back, I will handle the receptionist for you and tomorrow, you can come for your official permission." She said in a low voice and red cheeks.

"Alright, thank you teach for doing this for me, haha" I thanked her and quickly disappeared before she could change her mind from all of my teasings.

Maybe I shouldn't tease her that much...or it might end up the same way as Matsushita's case. But I guess I wouldn't mind a more intimate relationship with a woman of my real age... She is a bit greedy and bold, however, she knows her boundaries. She has a professional and cold attitude by nature...she is indeed up to my liking. However, she still tried to blackmail me even though it was quite harmless, I still have to be careful if I can trust her.

*Meow!* Yukina who was quiet the entire time finally released slightly displeased sound.

"Yeah, yeah, I will play with you" I had a hunch that she was displeased with how I excluded her when I was talking with Sae-chan.

I also have to buy some food for her and I guess a few toys wouldn't hurt too so she won't bother me the entire time.

-----(Sae Chabashira's POV)-----

That guy is driving me mad! I couldn't help but stamp my foot on the ground in frustration.

He is the type of guy who can drive mad any type of woman, thankfully he doesn't want to have much contact with Chie...I can definitely imagine how she would fall for him and she would do something reckless.

Whatever...I shouldn't care that much about him. I thought to myself and returned to others, unfortunately, I didn't notice the smile on my face.

"Sae-chan, are you finally done? What?! What's with that smile?!" Chie called out to me when she saw me finally return but her question caught me off guard and just now I realized the smile on my face.

"Didn't you say that you are going to meet with your student? Why are you so happy?" She bombarded me with questions.

"It was indeed my student and is it so rare for me to smile or what?" When she heard my answer she had extremely shocked expression.

"Hoho, now I understand" Chie placed her hand over her mouth in a mysterious way.

"It was Felix Walker, wasn't he?! You two are pretty close, I am quite jealous, however, I am more happy for you!"

"*sigh* It's not like that..." I sighed and my expression returned back to my usual serious one.

"Come on, we are friends, aren't we? You don't have to keep secrets from me. Oh?! What is that on your forehead?!" Chie got up from the lounger and approached me while inspecting the red place on my forehead.

"Isn't this development a little too fast for you, Sae-chan?" She asked me with a knowingly playful smile.

"It's not like that!" I lightly shouted at her, these two can really irritate me sometimes.

-----(Sae Chabashira's POV END)-----