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I barely made it to class after running late.

"Good morning, everyone. Sorry for being late. Haha." I laughed dryly.

The classroom fell silent. Everyone turned their attention to me. I couldn't help but feel awkward.

Mr. Horikita, noticed me and gave me a glare.

"Oh, good morning, Miss Yuu. So, you are late again today. You seem to be making quite a habit of it," he said.

"Yes sir, I apologize. I'll try to make it on time next time."

"That would be best."

Mr Horikita seemed to have a particular dislike for me. I could tell by his tone. He never smiled when he talked to me. I wondered why he disliked me so much.

'That sleezy alien! I was just a little late, so why is he making such a big deal out of this?'

I directed my steps towards my seat. As I walked, I thought back to the previous encounter with the clone duo.

I placed my bag onto the table and sat down.

"Well, now that we're all here, let's start our lecture..."

At that moment I stopped listening to the teacher and looked at Shun. He looked a little pale. Was he sick today? Did he catch a cold or something? Do vampires even catch colds?

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I whispered to Shun, who for once wasn't staring at the window. "Are you okay?" I asked.

"Sigh. What do you want?" He shook his head with a fed-up expression.

I peered closer at his face. His skin was slightly clammy. I tilted my head quizzically.

"What's wrong, Shun? You look kind of tired. Are you feeling ill?"

"Hmph. Don't get too close. Go back to your seat. And stop asking me stupid questions."

"But—"

"Go!"

"Hmm. Let's see..."

I touched his forehead with my hand to check his temperature. I felt a slight warmth there.

"Hey, it seems you are sick. Do vampires really catch colds? Anyway, should I take you to the infirmary? Or maybe call someone else?"

"It's fine, leave me alone. If you keep bothering me, I will get angry. So, don't bother me anymore."

"Okay, got it. But if you get any worse, please let me know."

"Sure, whatever."

"Ehehehe." I laughed a bit. "Oh right, About today's club activities. You know, testing your abilities and stuff, let's postpone it to tomorrow. Okay?"

"I never said I would go along with your dumb tests anyway."

He grunted.

"I have a better idea for today."

"What is it this time?"

"We are gonna watch a guy being confessed by two girls at the same time!" I said with excitement.

"No way." Shun groaned.

"Come on, it'll be fun! Let's get Mika and Luna too!"

"I refuse. It's too embarrassing. Just forget about it."

"We are gonna do it no matter what! I already decided! We are gonna see Kakeru being confessed by twin clones and getting all flustered and fidgety from embarrassment!"

"Kakeru? You mean your brother?" He looked at me with a strange face. Hmm? Why did he react to Kakeru's name?

"That's right! Come on, come on, don't you want to see that? I bet you would be so embarrassed, too, in his place. I bet you would be blushing and fidgeting and shaking your head and stuff!"

"Stop saying weird things."

"Well, I am just guessing. Anyway, come on, let's do it!"

"You are such an idiot," Shun muttered and turned towards the window." Well, whatever. I don't care."

"Wow, you are so stubborn! All right, then let's hurry up and find Mika and Luna, after classes."

"Fine, fine. Hurry up and shut up."

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