Moka wakes up with a very clear head. Unlike for the past week, Moka’s mind was undoubtedly clear. After all, she finally made a decision.
Tsukune’s right. I have to trust what I’m feeling right now. It’s never betrayed me before… Later, I’ll talk to Rainee so I can figure out what’s causing my guts to feel like this toward her.
Standing up, Moka lightly stretches. She takes a look in a nearby mirror to study herself. She then hypes herself up.
I can do this.
She makes light punches at the mirror.
Yeah! I can do this!
Feeling triumphant, Moka goes to prepare for the day.
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Tsukune woke up earlier than usual, his body quickly adjusting to his new routine. Standing up, he starts to stretch to prepare himself for an early workout.
In the middle of an exercise, Tsukune’s thoughts wander back to Moka.
Is Moka okay? She looked perturbed yesterday.
He then remembers her clear eyes by the time they separated. He then shakes his head.
I hope my words were able to help her.
Tsukune then resumes his workout.
After his routine, he prepares for the day.
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While both Moka and Tsukune were traveling toward the academy via their usual walks, a certain early bird of a student entered the academy grounds.
In the distance, he sees the academy’s closed doors but he knew they would open.
Like magic, the doors of the academy seem to open by themselves.
The student goes in and, due to the structure of the building, first sees the defamed bulletin board.
“What the fuck?”
But this student wasn’t alone. Dozens of early birds follow behind him and see the Rainee’s handiwork. Startled gasps and panicked shouts start to echo across the recently opened academy hallway.
Somewhere, a certain student reveled in the power that was flowing through her body.
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Despite their slow pace, Moka and Tsukune eventually see the academy gates.
“Tsukune, look,” Moka says as she points at the academy gate.
Tsukune follows Moka’s arm and sees a large crowd of students stuck in the academy gates.
“What happened?”
The two of them reach the edge of the crowd. Because of the distorted shapes and sizes of the students caused by their bad human disguises, Tsukune and Moka couldn't see beyond the crowd.
“Oh, Tsukune, you just got here?”
Both Moka and Tsukune turn toward the voice.
Tsukune recognizes the owner of the voice as his dorm neighbor, Hermann.
“Hermann, do you know what’s happening here?”
Hermann turns to the crowd but his human disguise isn’t very tall, preventing him from seeing the front.
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“I don’t really know but I heard from someone that the Public Safety Commission is in front of the gates,” Hermann says as he gestures at the visible but crowded gates.
“Oh, then everything’s fine?” Moka asks.
Hermann shrugs.
“Well, I’m not sure bu-” Hermann suddenly stops and turns toward Moka and Tsukune. Using his right hand, he then raises the bangs covering his eyes, revealing blue irises.
“Uh… Tsukune, am I hallucinating but did the goddess of our school just talk to me?”
Tsukune laughs a bit.
“Yeah, Moka asked you a question.”
Hermann looks at Moka then at Tsukune then at Moka and then at Tsukune again.
“Correct me if I’m wrong but did you two walk here together?”
Moka and Tsukune both nod at the same time.
“I see… damn, Tsukune… I didn’t expect you to have game.”
Tsukune was surprised at that.
Moka tilted her head in confusion.
“Tsukune, what does he mean by game?”
But before Tsukune or Hermann could answer, all three of them heard a loud voice, from beyond the academy gates, that was projected from a megaphone.
“Everyone, your attention, please. The Public Safety Commission has everything under control. There's no need for panic. The acts of vandalism done by this rogue rumor monger are mere fabrications, false news designed to incite unwarranted fear. Trust in our Commission's capability to address the situation efficiently.”
The female voice was commanding and powerful which was what the disturbed student body needed now. And as expected, the crowd became less rowdy. Their topic started to switch over to their classes, whether they would be suspended or not.
Fortunately for the masses, the Public Safety Commission is able to answer this question too.
“Do not worry. We've assessed that this vandalism poses no actual threat. The Public Safety Commission urges everyone to form four lines and proceed into the academy. Those who defy the rules will face appropriate consequences.”
Those last words had a threatening edge that plunged the entire environment into a deep cold.
Tsukune looked around and felt that everyone, excluding Moka and himself, was suddenly tensed.
Even Hermann was shaking.
“Moka, what happened? Why is everyone terrified?” Tsukune whispers to Moka.
Moka turns to him.
“I’m not sure… but I feel a lot of youki coming from that voice.”
Youki?
Tsukune was familiar with the word but he didn’t know what it was.
Hermann shakily turns to Moka and Tsukune.
“Woah… I guess those vampire rumors are true then.”
“W-what?” Tsukune asks in surprise.
“Yeah, look at you. That youki is massive yet you’re not affected. You and Moka must be strong.”
Tsukune panics as someone confronts him again about his supposed vampirism.
Hermann turns to Moka. He’s about to say something but Moka’s beauty stops him.
Moka, Tsukune, and, Hermann make small talk while the three of them wait.
Eventually, the crowd was arranged in four lines and started to enter the academy grounds.
Hermann goes ahead as he enters a line while Moka and Tsukune wait for the crowd to disperse.
Due to the crowd, Tsukune couldn’t help but worry for their mutual friend.
“I hope Rainee’s okay.”
“Why wouldn’t she be okay?” Moka asks.
“Well… uhh…” Tsukune felt embarrassed about his thoughts. “She… she’s kind of small so I didn’t want her to get hurt in the middle of the crowd.”
Tsukune sees Moka’s face with a smug smile.
“W-why are you looking at me like that?”
Moka quickly replaces her smugness with a sincere smile.
“It’s just that you looked cute being embarrassed about worrying about someone. Anyway, I’m sure Rainee is fine. The Public Safety Commission is here to keep us safe.”
Seeing that the crowd has thinned, Moka grabs Tsukune’s hands.
“Let’s go!”
Tsukune couldn’t help but smile when Moka dragged him away.
She’s better now at controlling her strength…
As the two enter the school, Tsukune feels a presence from the distance.
Tsukune instinctively looked in its direction and spotted a Public Safety Commission member. The person, tall and wearing a black coat, emitted a daunting aura. Despite the academy's requirement for a human disguise, they had sharp ears like elves from myths. Their long blond, almost white, hair, made them seem otherworldly.
Tsukune tried to look away but this person reminded him too much of Inner Moka, an ephemeral and powerful individual.
But Tsukune’s blatant staring was noticed. That terrifying figure turns toward Tsukune.
And for a moment, Tsukune felt his heart stop. It was like staring directly at the sun. It was painful and if one was not careful, they would go blind.
“Tsukune!”
Moka’s voice causes Tsukune to snap out of it and turn toward her.
“M-Moka? Sorry, what?”
Moka cutely pouts.
“You weren’t listening!”
“Sorry sorry! I was deep in thought.” Tsukune quickly apologizes.
“As I was saying, I think we should both look for Rainee.”
As the two of them continued their chat, that certain individual followed Tsukune’s movement.
“Keito.”
“Yes, Kuyo?”
Kuyo doesn’t avert his gaze from Tsukune.
“That man. Some rumors claim that he is a vampire, correct?”
Keito nods.
“Yes sir.”
Kuyo squints his eyes as if to focus his entire gaze on Tsukune’s back.
“Perfect youki control?”
“Pardon?” Keito didn’t hear Kuyo’s words.
“Nothing. Tell everyone to pack up. We’ll need to find the source of these rumors.”
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Moka and Tsukune followed the line but every once in a while it stopped due to some people in the front. Fortunately, members of the Public Safety Commission were hear to ease the movement of people.
Eventually, they enter the academy itself and finally see the vandalism which causes immense stress and panic.
Moka turned toward Tsukune in worry, only to see him still staring at the words boldly written on the bulletin board.
Tsukune was unable to move, staring at that board.
~THERE’S A HUMAN IN THE ACADEMY~