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Friday

Akademi High - 5:53 PM

Cherry Tree - Week 9

It's been nine weeks.

All of Ayano's rivals have been eliminated. Except for one. Hanako Yamada, Taro's younger sister. I'm in Taro's classroom, I sit in front of him. I guess we're like friends since the passing of Osana, Taro's sanity would've been affected greatly but I saved him. Ayano didn't see an issue with it because I made it clear I'm not straight.

Thereupon cleaning time I was in my club room, he was not sitting at the fountain with Hanako. That scared me.

I got into a brief fight with Aishi-chan last week, so I didn't know her plans for this week. But I overheard Info-chan talking with someone in her room. It sounded big, she has evidence of Ayano murdering and sabotaging the girls who liked Taro. I'm an accessory to her crimes as well. She plans to report this to her father, who used to be a journalist and detective. The case would be known as Aishi vs. The Court. Dating back to the events of 89. I remember seeing the ghost in the third-floor bathroom, throughout the day she spoke to me about Ryoba's crimes. How she covered up everything.

I still hear the voices of her victims, much like Ayano's. I've had to repeat this so many times just to lead Ayano on the correct path. I can't make another mistake, it's not worth the reset it's not worth losing my powers again. When exchanging her shoes, Naomi had found a note in her locker, directing her to the cherry tree. She was ultimately afraid of this outcome. Ayano had failed to eliminate Hanako before any drastic measures would take place. She sprinted for the tree. Ayano, Taro, or Hanako were seen.

The goth found herself breathless, she stopped at the tree to catch her breath. The array of painters in front of her as she stood in place struggling to breathe, she swore she could one of them laugh. "Surprised?" She saw Ayano creep up from behind the tree. Almost scaring her. Naomi asked as minor flashbacks of all eight of those weeks flashed by.

She felt relief. "What happened to Hanako?" She whispered, trying to calm herself down and not let any of the art club students hear them talk. Naomi didn't know why Ayano had left a note in her locker, to tell her what she did do? To say thanks? She wasn't sure, all she knew is that she'd be free again.

Not saying she didn't enjoy those nine weeks of killing girls for someone, most of them weren't very great people. She managed to make multiple friends, although behind that door. There would be a problem. Ayano wasn't covered in blood or armed, which was good. Considering the information Naomi has to tell Ayano.

"I paired her up with that guy from the sewing room. They matched pretty well, 'just left a jiffy before you came too." Ayano started to smile, the blush that crept up on her cheeks, it was adorable. Everything about Ayano was adorable. Naomi finally that the fuel to speak again.

"Oh... That's good. I-i uhm... Is that it for you?" The smile on Aishi-chan's face grew wider. I could feel butterflies, unless that's my restlessness urging me to smoke. I didn't pack any cigarettes in my bag for the week. Her hands were behind her back, slowly coming up.

"For me?" A pack of peach-flavored cigarettes in her palm, my face lit up so bright. "I didn't mean to get upset with you, I should've told you my plans. Even if I did hurt your feelings." Remorse? That's new. I took her gift, and she reeled me in for a giant hug. "Aishi-chan..." I murmured. "What does this make of Taro? Are you planning to confess next Friday?" I'm getting distracted. Info-chan is planning something against Ayano. I had to replay the tapes all over again. "I don't need him." She says frankly. "What? What're you saying?" I was shocked.

"I don't need him, he's different..." Oh, right. That too. Taro isn't really interested in any of the girls of Akademi. Not that he is homosexual, he's sorta just there. From reading his mind, he has some very interesting tastes. He's not a fan of violence but he does find a few of the delinquents attractive, alongside Budo of the Martial Arts club, Kuudere, and Toga.

He has been looking at a certain someone for a while now. That's actually the co-leader of the occult club, Shin. In class, they get along pretty well, he's also mistaken some of Ayano's gifts for Higaku-Senpai's. I've tried to talk to Taro about Ayano, but he doesn't care much. She is Taro's type, but he prefers someone who isn't in a lower class than him. Not that he would mind it, but for the sake of his younger sister, and the fact that Ayano and he both look alike. Hanako might not look like it, but she's got quite a temper.

There is also an age range with the classes too. All the first-year students are 14-15, second-year students are 16-17, and third-year kids are 17-18. Not a huge difference, but it's important. A lot of us age late into the school year, or we got held back.

Though me?

The staff mistook me for my late sister, Asuna. She used to be a third year, everyone loved her, she wasn't dark, brooding, wasn't afraid of her shadow, nowhere near 231 pounds, lesser than that.

That makes me the second year, not very favorable in my family, my appearance causes a lot of trouble, even when so-and-so was supposed to be the bigger person, instead of the minor they just touched...

Nobody wanted to go through the loud hassle of switching my class so they just went with it. In my "demon" years, I classify as a young adult with a range 19 and 21 but with hundreds slapped on. Physically, I have the body of a chubby 19 yo. When in this reality, I'm 17. My body wasn't recovered after my demise... So, I'm stuck with the "grown" form I had when I got booted here.

"Then...-" Her hold on Naomi grew tighter, as bit her cheek. "I have- No. I." She paused. "I love you, Naomi..." She can't be serious, she just wants me out of the way, right? "Ayano, what are you saying?" I asked. Ayano released me from the hug, giving me a small kiss where she had bit me. She's showing more emotion, almost tearful. I'm happy for the girl, and I can't lie and say I don't feel the same way. Everybody had me feeling that way! But I have eyes for Ayano. I actually thought she would be homophobic, but that doesn't matter to me.

"Over time, I've felt very close to you. Knowing my situation, this is a shock, but I don't love Taro any more. I love you... I admire your compassion and efforts to help me. Watching you reform the bullies, delinquents, help everyone in the school, boost my reputation and help me. I've grown to love you. Not just as a friend... More than that." I held her hands in mine and brought them to my lips. Kissing them softly, before kissing her lips. "Might I add, you're very different from everyone here? You're more realistic, you don't have some tacky persona or a clique."

"Ayano... I feel the same way. But there's something you must know, it's quite important and may ruin our progress." Ayano looks alarmed, with a very red face. "What's wrong?"

"Akane- Info-chan... She's planning to expose you to the police and the journalist." There's so much lore, I could bite my tongue through it all, and not be done. "How exactly do you know this?" Her voice sends chills up my spine. It's cold as ice. I told her what I could while the information was still very fresh in my head.

"I listened to the headmaster's tape again. He had this issue with your mother, resulting in a journalist coming on campus. Though he failed, to expose your mother. In... In shorter terms, Akane isn't your ally. She's used you for blackmail. The week after next she's reporting you." Ayano sighs, not surprised at all, she feels stupid for trusting her. "There's nothing we can do, can we?" I hope she's linked Akane's relationship with the Journalist. They're related.

She stands against the tree, tapping her foot along the branch. Naomi kneels and reaches into her shoe, pulling a flash drive. I spotted Akane walking out of the club room for a bathroom break, after the substitute teacher "Mida Rana" was set on fire, it was perfect for everyone to run out the school and panic. I managed to hack her computer using one in the computer lab. "As far as I know, the evidence is gone, and her computers have been riddled with a virus. Any secret files she's been keeping the killings, voice recordings, texts, and other evidence documented I've erased, I don't mind triplet checking."

Before, I have to return to my world after Ayano's quest is complete, I need to ensure none of this will follow her later on in life. The same as it did her mother. Even if it means, taking drastic measures and ending the possibilities of the Aishi bloodline flowing further.

I have another embodiment of myself in a different dimension, her own world was destroyed and she has nothing. Bringing her here and letting her take my place is the best I can do. So that when I am gone, Ayano won't be trapped in an endless loop.

She nods, thanking me. "Well... Now that we have some of our problems cleared. What do couples normally do together?" Oh, her poor soul. She asked the wrong one. "What do you think about slumber parties? It doesn't have to be a huge gathering of people unless you want that." Ayano and I make our way off the cherry tree. She starts asking about socializing. The beauty of this, she doesn't need to fake it anymore. "I trust you, Naomi." She does? Cool, cool, cool.

"Great! Because, Taro's waiting for us. He suggested celebratory sushi and I have to pay..."

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Bleh...

Nickname(s): Kura, Micchi, Bean, "Kahogona" Kaho, Blossom

First Name*s*: Sakura, Naomi

Last Name(s): Matsumoto, Matsuda

Siblings: Asuna-oldest. Mai-First Youngest. Sora-Youngest.

Parents: Rin Matsuburi ^F^ Haru Matsumoto ^M^

Species: Human- Secondary Form: Spider-Human - Third Form: Succubus

Gender: Female -p: she/her-

Sexuality: Pansexual

Age(s): 17 *she's her second year, by mistake she is placed in the third-year classroom 3-1.* 19-21 physical form. 

Height/Weight: 5'6/ 215

Birthday: 10/23 - the year is blank to adjust with the publishing date or whatever...

Death Day: 7/22

Language(s): Spanish, Gaelic, Korean, Japanese -multilingual queen

Skin Color: Albino -pale white- Red -Enraged-

Naomi has black marks on both her cheeks, they reflect her emotions. Presumably known as eyes, when she is enraged, a level from anger, they become eyes. Like, a spider.

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Circles = Normal (︶^︶)

Exclamations = Anger 凸-_-凸

Hearts/ Torn Hearts = Passion  (♥‿♥)

Swirls = Dizzy ๑_๑

Raindrops = Sadness  (;'༎ຶД༎ຶ')
Question Marks = Confusion (¯―¯?)

Hashtags = Tired m(_ _;)m

Scratch Marks = Hurt/Broken/Injured -ㅅ-

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Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Black *blue gleam, blunt bangs, butt length* Blue *dyed: rare occasions.*

Like(s): Peaches, Cigarettes, Cosplay, Old Movies, Ladybugs, Violet, Black Roses, Plushies, Canned Coffee

Dislike(s): Gravy, Spoilers, Taylor Swift.

Hobby(s): Practicing witchcraft, potion trials, healing animals, baking, painting

Occupation(s): Book Store Owner, Student *Senior*, Part-time Maid

References: Mysterious Girlfriend *anime* Gogo Yubari *Kill Bill Vol.1* Lulu *Ff10* Mamimi Samejima *FLCL*

Background:

Naomi isn't a human, but a demon. Sent from the underworld. After a little altercation, resulting in a riot in her home world... She would be banished from there and be forced to relive her life as a human. 

Naomi learns that she has been framed by a rival family from her world. 

The King of her castle who holds an obvious grudge against Naomi, is biased. Ultimately, jealous of Naomi. In her world, the system is supported by parties and ranking.

Naomi is a mage and guardian. She protects the princess of their castle, while being the highest ranked fighter of their kingdom. The King and his colleagues make a bet, to throw out their best fighters or high-ranked novices, back in time to relive their lives as mortals.

It's hellish.

Naomi's past wasn't the best. She would be the second oldest sibling among four kids.  Asuna, Naomi, Mai, and Sora. in that same order...

Being put into school at a different time, by her neglecting aunt and uncle, she would be a year behind her older sister, while her youngest attended a different academy. At this time, Naomi's aunt, uncle, and sisters would leave her home for a week-long trip, upon arrival. They would fatally crash. 

Naomi believes her youngest sister, Sora lived. After hearing and viewing the vehicle after the crash, the left passenger door would be missing, and the seat belt of that same side would be missing, and traces of DNA. Blood and Saliva are all that's left, linking to Sora. Her body was never uncovered, and Naomi believes she might be missing.

Not having a place in the world or any other family members who love her or are in contact. She ends her own life.

Now that's been told...

The King wants to see her suffer, without having her friends or family around as support. He believes if Naomi can endure ten weeks, as a human during the hardest time of her life, and can reach her goal, he will to let her come back and drop all charges of treason and violent acts against the kingdom.

If not, and Naomi succumbs to sorrow and ends her own life, she will be trapped in a timeless loop, clueless and helpless.

This information comes the king's daughter "Carter" her long time best friend and mistress who she promised to serve and protect for as long as she lives.

Carter makes the effort to contact Naomi through a portal in the school, that being the skull in the occult club. 

To assist her best friend,  Naomi is given a sphere that allows her to regain six percent of her natural powers and senses. Granting her Clairvoyance, Superhuman Strength, and Time Travel. A little at a time, Naomi is limited to using her abilities once a day.

Until, she finds Ayano. She soon learns her fate as Ayano's friend. Having to constantly, reset and reboot her timeline to help Ayano get her "happy ending" all while learning about Ayano's deep roots as a Yandere and finding a solution to solving this generational problem the Aishi family suffers from.

And for the sake of future generations.

Fun fact(s)-

Every appearance she makes, she'll have a plush animal or a voodoo doll clinging to her. Sometimes sitting on her head and shoulders or acting as hairpins/hairbands. In this, she keeps a book bag by her side, mocha brown with multiple teddy bear heads glued to it, accompanied by a bunny pin in her hair.

Sakura is also the second oldest in a group of quadruplets.

Sakura also has kleptomania. I don't recommend dropping anything important behind.

Sakura would rather use "Naomi", "Lulu", or "Blossom". She isn't fond of how typical her name is.

She is of British and Japanese descent. She speaks in a British accent, specifically Cockney. But in other fics, she is written into. Her voice is masculine.

She is a Trad-Goth, but mostly dresses as a Punk. Mainly in the summertime, because she doesn't like too much heat. Though in the winter, she goes wild.

If she would get arrested, the song playing in the background is, "All Along The Watchtower" by "Jimi Hendrix".

She is a smoker, and smokes peach-flavored cigarettes. 

Her favorite snack is sardines.

She also enjoys playing the keyboard and electric guitar.

She loves baking and cooking. 

Edit: I just chopped everything up. I don't have the energy for 13+ chapters... Consider this mess cleaned up.