The early morning sun poured gently through the curtains, casting soft rays across the room. Kaiser slowly stirred, the warmth of the light coaxing him awake. His eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the brightness. But as his gaze shifted, a sight he wasn't quite prepared for greeted him. There, on top of him, lay Rika. Her red eyes glowed with a quiet intensity as she greeted him " Good morning darling " she gazed down at him, a soft, almost mischievous smile playing on her lips. The way she looked at him—it was as though she had fallen for him all over again, her gaze full of love and adoration, but also something deeper, something playful.
Kaiser blinked, his heart skipping a beat as his mind caught up with the sight. He chuckled lightly and, still a bit sleepy, playfully pushed her off him.
"Good morning, you mischievous thing," he said, his voice still thick with sleep.
Rika, unfazed, smirked and immediately pulled him back down to the bed, her arms wrapping around his waist tightly. "You think you can escape that easily?" she teased, her tone low and flirtatious.
Before Kaiser could respond, she leaned in, her lips brushing against his ear in a soft, almost teasing gesture. Then, without warning, she bit his ear lightly.
Kaiser's face turned a shade of red he hadn't expected. His breath caught, and his heart raced. The playful bite sent a shiver down his spine. He could feel the heat in his cheeks as he tried to compose himself. "Rika..." he whispered, his voice filled with both surprise and embarrassment.
Rika grinned, clearly enjoying the effect she had on him. She hovered just a little closer, her breath warm against his skin as she teased, "What's the matter, Prince? Getting shy?"
Kaiser, still flushed, tried to pull away slightly, but Rika's grip on him only tightened. She gave him one last teasing smile, before finally letting go and allowing him to sit up.
"You're impossible," Kaiser muttered, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips despite his flustered state.
Rika just laughed softly, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "Only with you," she replied, her voice softening as she looked at him with affection.
As Kaiser and Rika finally got out of bed and prepared to step out of the room, they were greeted by a familiar presence.
Sora was passing by, his hair slightly messy from sleep, as he yawned and stretched his arms above his head. When he caught sight of them, he smiled and greeted them in his usual polite tone. "Good morning, big brother. Good morning, big sister."
Kaiser, still shaking off the last remnants of sleep, responded casually, "Oh, Sora, good morning."
But Rika, on the other hand, froze. Her red eyes widened, and her entire body stiffened. Inside her mind, a flurry of emotions erupted like fireworks.
He called me big sister. He called me big sister!
She could barely contain herself. Her heart swelled with overwhelming joy, and before she could stop herself, she rushed forward and grabbed Sora, wrapping him in a tight hug. "Good morning, little brother!" she practically squealed, gently patting his head as if he were the cutest thing in the world.
Sora blinked, his arms pinned at his sides, as he found himself trapped in Rika's affectionate embrace. "H-Hey, wait—!" he protested, trying to wriggle free.
Kaiser watched the scene with an amused smirk, arms crossed over his chest. "You're not escaping this one, Sora. Just accept it."
After a few moments, Sora finally managed to slip out of Rika's grasp, stepping back with a slightly ruffled expression. "I-I need to get ready for school," he muttered, brushing off his shirt as if to shake off the remnants of the hug.
Rika giggled, her eyes still sparkling. "Alright, alright, I'll let you go—for now."
Sora turned away and walked down the hall, but after taking a few steps, he suddenly slowed. He glanced back over his shoulder, watching as Kaiser and Rika walked off together. His expression darkened slightly, his eyes narrowing in silent contemplation.
There was something in his gaze—an unspoken promise, a look of someone who had just decided on something.
A look of someone who wanted revenge.
The sleek limousine pulled up in front of the prestigious highschool, its glossy exterior reflecting the morning sun. As the door opened, Hinata, Sakura, Kaiser, Jin, and Rika stepped out in unison, their presence instantly drawing the attention of the students milling about.
Whispers filled the air as eyes naturally gravitated toward the Kaisers, but today, there was an added element to the spectacle. Kaiser and Rika, their fingers intertwined, walked side by side, a striking couple exuding effortless elegance and confidence. Students exchanged hushed murmurs, admiring their chemistry.
Meanwhile, Jin and Sakura, ever the social butterflies, greeted every student who called out to them. Their easy smiles and friendly waves only added to the overwhelming presence of the group.
As they entered the classroom, Rika made a sudden decision—rather than taking her usual seat, she slid into the one directly behind Kaiser. Hinata, who was seated beside him as usual, raised an eyebrow at Rika's choice.
"Planning to keep an eye on him all day?" Hinata teased with a knowing smirk.
"Something like that," Rika replied playfully, leaning forward on her desk with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "This way, I can interact with both you and him. Seems like a win-win to me."
Hinata chuckled softly, nodding. "Well, at least I won't be the only one keeping him in check now."
The morning lessons passed in a blur, and soon enough, the bell rang for the break period. Just as the students began moving around, an unexpected guest entered.
Sora stood there, exuding his usual calm yet effortlessly cool aura. His sharp gaze scanned the room before settling on Rika, who gasped in delight upon seeing him.
"Sora!" Rika called out joyfully before sprinting towards him. Without hesitation, she wrapped her arms around him, squeezing him tightly.
Sora, caught in the affectionate ambush, let out a small grunt. "H-Hey—!"
Kaiser and Hinata, standing nearby, exchanged amused glances before chuckling at the scene.
"What are you doing here?" Rika asked, finally pulling back just enough to look at him.
Sora adjusted his slightly ruffled collar before replying coolly, "What else? I came to visit you."
Rika's eyes sparkled at his words, her face lighting up like a child receiving a long-awaited gift. "Aww, you missed me, didn't you? What a silly boy. Don't worry, I missed you too!" She immediately pulled him into another tight hug.
Watching the interaction, Hinata smirked and nudged Kaiser. "Looks like Rika has a clingy little brother now."
Sora scoffed, managing to wriggle free once more. "Huh, she's the clingy one."
At that, they all burst into laughter, the classroom momentarily filled with warmth and camaraderie.
Hinata then reached for Sora's hand. "Come on, let's go grab some drinks for everyone."
As they walked toward the vending machines, the two conversed casually.
"Seeing Kaiser and Rika together," Sora suddenly said, his tone light but inquisitive, "doesn't it make you want to get a boyfriend?"
Hinata nearly choked on air. "W-Where is this coming from?" she asked, flustered.
Sora shrugged. "No reason. Just curious."
Hinata huffed but couldn't help but smile. "With your cute face, you'll be able to find one in no time," Sora added, his tone teasing.
Hinata turned to look at him with a raised brow before bursting into laughter. "What is this? Are you hitting on your big sister, you naughty child?" " But I'll take that as a compliment " she also added.
"Yeah, yeah," Sora said. But then, without warning, Sora smirked and added, "Just joking. You're not cute."
Hinata's playful expression faltered for a split second before she narrowed her eyes. Without hesitation, she squeezed his hand tightly, making him wince.
"Okay, okay! Fine! You're cute! Beautiful! I'm sorry!" Sora quickly admitted, making Hinata laugh as she finally loosened her grip.
Still holding hands, they returned with the drinks, handing them to Kaiser and Rika before making their way to the student council room to drop off drinks for Jin and Sakura.
As Sora finally left the school grounds, Jin leaned back in his seat with an amused expression. "Man, I never thought I'd see the day where the always-serious Sora turned soft."
Sakura, nodding in agreement, smiled warmly. "It's sweet, though. He really came all this way just to visit Rika."
Jin chuckled. "Guess even the toughest ones have their soft spots."