And so…I return with an update. Hurmm…look, I know things have been like shite recently but there are things that I want to discuss with you guys…which I will talk about at the end of the chapter. Till' then, enjoy the chapter.

NOTE: This chapter is NON-CANON to any other chapters.

The Luckster and his Luck

By Jibster

Chapter Sixteen: Royal Touches (Naegi x Sonia)

Sonia Nevermind.

Sonia-senpai.

The Ultimate Princess.

Sonia is perfect. She is perfect in everything. Athletics, academics and even in appearance. An epitome of 'perfection' for all girls. Perfect as she is, she's even a Princess over an entire nation who desires but nothing for the best wishes of her own people.

However…

I wonder what lies within this perfect girl? Because after all…nothing is perfect in this world.

"I…implore you to change your decision…" Headmaster Jin said in a rather nervous manner as a bead of sweat ran down by his head. Why do you ask? Well the answer lies in front of him. It had been a stressful night that's for sure…

Added along with a student of his standing in front of him.

Tense filled the air, yet it was but a breeze for the Ultimate Princess, Sonia Nevermind. Situations like this was a normal thing for her as…you know…as she was raised for every possible outcome regarding her nation.

However, today she had used it for an entirely…simple reason.

"But I refuse!"

The Princess had firmly said her reason as Jin unconsciously scratched his head. Why was the Headmaster of Hope's Peak Academy was listening…no…obeying one of his student's demands?

Well it's quite the story truth to be told. As Sonia made a satisfied smile, her mind drifts off to an event that happened just recently…

It had been a quiet afternoon as Sonia casually strolled on the street. She had an enjoyable day as usual at the Academy and was walking home alone towards her home. She had opt to ignore the usual fancy car picking her up and instead walked home.

On the way, she usually passed by this shopping districting, wistfully eyeing her surrounding and thoroughly enjoyed the soon to be evening as the district buzzled about. There wasn't that much people, most of them were office workers going out for a nice drink at a local bar, or families going out together and even elderly doing some shopping.

The sight, though simple in the eyes of local, never ceased to amaze her as her eyes sparkled with fascination. Do they plan these things out? Was it a routine? Do they go alone or usually have friends that invite them? Or were they invited instead?

Of course, the sight of a beautiful foreign girl looking amazed at the simple sights garnered attention, but nothing more from stares of awe and more or less dirty looks from older men. Still, it was a nice atmosphere.

Sonia sighed out.

"Maybe someday I can-"

WHEEEEEEEEEEEE

"…?"

Sonia side stepped at the sound of a siren as a truck passed by her. Usually, large vehicles don't pass through the area, however, it seems it was a truck from the fire department. Was there a place in fire? The Princess decided to fasten her pace a bit as soon as she saw the truck went to a specific corner.

Could…could it be that-

The Princess fasten her pace even more before taking a turn into a large road where lots of people gathering…oh and a large building on fire. The building seemed like a hotel of sorts as Sonia widens her eyes.

Truth to be told, the place set in blazes right now was an extremely fancy hotel where the Academy had assigned her to. For both luxury and protection though it would it seem that it's currently on fire. "Haaaah…" Sonia huffed out her dismay.

She was sad at the event, partly due to the fact that her personal belongings were there. She wasn't sad at the fancy stuff being destroyed, but rather, the small things that she had obtained during the Academy. Pictures, items, all gone.

Sonia frowned but quickly shook her head before-

"Ah! Sonia-san!"

She heard a male voice before she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around and saw the Academy's resident Scout, Kizakura Koichi. He had a look of relief on his face as he said, "Thank the gods you're fine! Quick, let us get you to the Academy!"

Sonia knew the standard procedure, kinda like the evacuation process for those fancy VIP or an important political figure, and she was no less an exception. Kizakura guided her onto a fancy car nearby as the two went in.

As soon as they entered, Kizakura whipped up a phone, a frown etched on face, which was rare, as he dialed a number and quickly waited. Sonia tilt her head in a curious manner as Kizakura tilt his body in an effort for Sonia to not hear his conversation.

"Hello…yes…this is Kizakura of Hope's Peak…"

Kizakura spoke up quietly with a hint of venom within his voice. Sonia's curiosity was indeed piqued as she couldn't help but over hear more as Kizakura whispered harshly.

"What do you mean an employee did it?! This is your fault! Why on earth would you let them smoke on the halls?!"

…?

"You have expensive materials there, easily burnt! You tell me they took a smoke there?!"

Sonia tuned out as soon as Kizakura said that line. So it had been a staff's fault this happened? She sighed a bit and eyed outside the window of the car. The knowledge of having her favorite stuff burned down due to a simple mistake saddened her.

Speaking of which, her mind drifts off to another thing. Where would she stay after this? Will they find another place? Or maybe let her stay in the Academy dorms?

Or…or…just…just maybe…

...

…

…

"Ah, sorry for that…"

Kizakura's voice snapped back Sonia to reality as she eyed him again. She shook her head and made a polite smile. "It's fine Kizakura-sensei," She assured the Scout. "There are times when even I myself get frustrated at others."

"You sure don't show it though…"

"I am trained to mask my feelings, for both myself and my people. It is one of the features of being a Princess!" Sonia exclaimed in a proud manner. "After all, you wouldn't want a swearing, raging foul mouthed Princess yes?"

"That's…one way to see it…"

After an hour or so, they two arrived at the Academy and swiftly made their way towards the Headmaster's Office. It had already been evening when she left the Academy just now and though it is night time now, she noticed the Academy had some of it's lights in.

"…?"

Kizakura noticed Sonia's curious face as she said, "Oh the lights? On some days, work requires us to stay over, or even longer…"

Maybe that's why Chisa-sensei have certain days where she was tired.

Anyway, the two swiftly carried out their walk until finally arriving at the Headmaster's Office. Kizakura did a knock as he said, "Kizakura and Sonia here, we're going in."

The Scout assured Sonia to go in first, opening the door as she did a polite nod before walking in. She instantly saw the Headmaster's serious face, blazer on his chair rather than wearing it. He seemed stressed, but it was to be expected. What would happen to him if a Princess of an entire nation, who was entrusted to him, had been in that fire under the Academy's, therefore to a certain degree his, recommendation of hotel?

…

…

…?

Sonia realized what she had thought, before opting a tiny, hidden smile. Anyway, she sat on a nearby couch as Jin rose his head, slowly sighing out as he did that. "I am…truly sorry Sonia-san," The Headmaster's apologized deeply.

The Princess shook her head and said, "It's no problem Headmaster. I'm sure it wasn't entirely all your fault."

"Thank you for understanding…" Jin said his great fullness before opting a serious face. "And now, we'll try to get you to stay at a new place as soon as possible, maybe another a better somewhere…-"

As Jin mumbled something, Sonia closed her eyes, seemingly waiting for something as she patiently remained silent. Meanwhile with the Headmaster, he was sweating like bullets. See, he had to remained calm in front of Sonia, trying to bear the situation right now.

See…Sonia was luckily unscathed in the events, which had her place burned down due to some idiot doing something he shouldn't do in the wrong place. Now what made him nervous was the fact that it was Hope's Peak, which means him to a certain degree, fault that Sonia was in this situation.

Now take that, slap it onto a news paper.

'Princess of Novoselic endangered due to the tardiness of the Headmaster of the prestigious Hope's Peak Academy.'

He could just see the headlines now!

Anyway, Jin had finished talking to some Network connections on the phone as he said, "It's unfortunate we couldn't save much of your things save for chests made out of…titanium…"

"It's fine really, though I had wished the regular boxes were saved instead…" Sonia admitted. "I hold my time here precious…"

Jin gave a small nod off understanding as he said, "I can see that. At the very least, we have set up a new place for you and-"

"If I may Headmaster…" Sonia interjects as Jin raised an eye brow. The Headmaster eyed Sonia who stood up and smiled at him.

"I refuse to stay in any given place that is provided."

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…

…

"Huh?"

"Hm?" Sonia tilt her head, still holding the smile. She knows Jin heard her the first time, but she wasn't going to back down, not engage in any games. She was serious on this. As the aura of her leadership leaked out, Jin widens his eyes.

"C-Could…could you repeat that?"

Sonia nods and said, "If I have to be detailed, I refuse to stay in a place provided by the Academy."

"B-But…but this-"

"I am capable of taking care of myself thank you very much," Sonia politely interjects again, before opening her eyes to a near squint as she said, "And you are in no position to decline this."

"W-What?!"

"But of course," Sonia declared and tilt her head to the side, smiling again as Jin started to sweat like bullets. "Was it not the fault of a careless employee disposing some kind of flammable object in an area that he shouldn't have, in a reputed place no less…"

"W-Where are you going with this?"

"In a place where it was highly recommend by the Academy, don't you play a part in this?"

…

Well shit.

"In a sense, is it not your fault I'm in this position? Not only you have endangered a person of my status, but wouldn't it be bad for the Academy itself if they found out I was in this predicament?"

"I-I…"

"But if you're a humble person, then I suppose it wouldn't be a problem if I called Father and Mother of my situation-"

"…"

"…"

Sonia kept her smile the entire time as she sighed happily. Things were going in her favour for sure…and it seems the sense of a new adventure over the horizon isn't so far now! Of course, this ordeal was not going in Jin's favour at all!

Quick as a flash, he had decided to make a countermeasure. There was a sense that Sonia had a specific reason to not accept his decision. Maybe she tried to get away from watchful eyes? No…the reason wasn't important.

It was where to find where she could stay. Leaving her in an apartment was out of question, seeing as she had no form of absolute protection, and anything could happen in the middle of the city even if it was a high class apartment complex!

Next was the Academy Dormitory. That was also out of question as anything could happen as well! Staying with her own friend was also out of question-

"Headmaster…if I may have another tiny request…"

Sonia used her fingers to mimic her squishing something as Jin raised an eyebrow. The Princess smiled and said, "It would be better if I could stay with a fellow student, preferably a friend, kind of like…um…Host Family?"

Shit.

It's like she had cards even on his hand! Even so…to disagree would make the Academy lose face and possibly cause an entire nation to go on a revolt. He shuddered at the thought before sighing. "I'm in no position to decline but…I…implore you to change your decision…"

Which of course, we go back to the present as to how our dear Princess arrived in her current situation.

Sonia proudly stood with poise with a breeding smile as Jun lowered his head and sighed heavily. "At the very least…I'll choose who you can stay with…"

"And from my end," Sonia mused and zipped her mouth. "It's a secret between us~."

On one hand, he was extremely proud on the fact that she had grown, and still growing mind you, into a beautiful brilliant young lady…but on another hand as well…

He sighed as he lowered his head again. "Kizakura, please show her to the Teacher's lounge for the moment, I need to go through our database. Come back once you've settled her…"

In this entire ordeal, Kizakura was sitting across Sonia with an amused expression as he stood up. "Right-o Headmaster, let us depart Sonia-san!" The Scout invited as he opened the doors. Sonia did a polite bow, smile still etched on her face.

"Until then Headmaster."

"Y-Yes…"

As the Princess and Scout left the Office, Kizakura couldn't help but hold back an amused laugh as he walked alongside Sonia. "So then dearest Princess, I recommend setting you up within' the Teacher's Lounge. We have a couch should you feel exhausted and I can set up something to drink as well."

"Coffee would be nice, thank you," Sonia mused as she eyed the window. "Night huh…"

Normally, she would be at home right now, whether reflecting her day on a nice, soothing warm bath, or simply lounging around with tea and biscuit. Or you know…'surf' the internet for her other darker interests.

Anyway, Kizakura guided Sonia into a room where she saw a comfy looking room with a large table, some couch sprawled around and an overall relaxing place. "This place…is different from the one I saw Chisa-sensei in?" Sonia voices out her thoughts as Kizakura perked his head up.

"That was the office, this is a place where us staff…more or less goof off," Kizakura mused. "And also where I escape the Headmaster's rant."

Sonia giggled as she sat on a nearby couch and eyed Kizakura who was prepping up the coffee machine. "I heard you wanted coffee," The Scout spoke up. "Milk? Sugar?"

"Pure black please."

"That's…some strong stuff…"

"It helps me keep refresh as I do my late studies, or when duty calls at late hours," Sonia muses and opts a happy sigh. "It is truly a blessing so I won't ever be caught at a distraught over time."

"So…you have days where you don't even sleep?" Kizakura questions, placing some powder on the machine. "Don't you feel exhausted?"

"You'll learn to get used to it. After all, it is my destiny to keep up, keep shape and keep on striving. All is for my people of course," Sonia admits with a happy smile. Of course, Kizakura couldn't help but have a sense of pity. Small wonder she was so interested in normal daily intervals and exchangers, she had a tight spot even during her childhood!

"I'll just leave this for a moment and get you some blankets, it'll help you get comfy."

"That would be lovely, thank you Kizakura-sensei."

"Think nothing of it."

"Will that be all?" Kizakura questions as he eyed Sonia. She is now holding a mug of her coffee while having a blanket wrapped around her in a comfortable manner. The Princess nods in confirmation as she smiled at him.

"Thank you very much Sensei." Sonia thanked politely as Kizakura nods in return. The Scout turned around and walked away from the room, opening the doors as he walked out.

"If you would excuse me," The Scout muses and closed the door, but not before saying, "The Principal requires an ear for him to scream on."

Sonia giggled at the statement before hearing the doors closed. As soon as Kizakura left, Sonia let's out a deep breath and took a sip of her coffee. What to do now? But of course…wait. And wait. And so, after a five minute wait, Sonia stood up and walked away from the room, coffee in hand and blanket on shoulder.

She was curious as to whom she would be staying with, and the potential candidates as well! She had a few people whom the Academy might pair her up with. The first person which entered her mind was more or less someone who hold the same level of 'power' as her status.

With that being Togami Byakuya.

He was rich, handsome and smart, befitting of the Ultimate Affluent Progeny but…his…character suffice to say was something she more or less dislike. She didn't dislike him in general, just his…colourful character.

Her second candidate in her mind was someone whom she had a more attached relationship, with that being her Class's representative, Nanami Chiaki. Oh the wonderful times she could just imagine, the moments of playing games together, maybe staying up all night and even beyond! Like playing a darker, more explicit game and-

Ehm.

That's for another time she suppose.

Anyway, her final candidate in her mind was another classmate whom she was close with, Tanaka Gundham. She absolutely felt aesthetic at the thought of being with him, the anticipation of being able to play near the Dark Deva's at a constant daily basis was overwhelming! Not to mention the possibility of meeting even more animals as well!

Sonia breathed out in a happy manner before noticing she finally arrived at the Headmaster's Office. Without wasting any time at all, Sonia knelt down and pressed her ear onto the door of the office, hearing the engaging conversation within.

"To hell with those lots!" Jun huffed and slammed a document folder on to the desk. Nearby, Kizakura was sitting on a couch, flask in hand as he chuckled a bit.

"The Steering Committee I presume?"

"We hold no responsibility in this! They say. You are to uphold the responsibility Kirigiri! Was it not your choice whether she stays without security and has freedom?! Pah!"

Kizakura chuckled and said, "Though they were the one who suggested it in the first place. I swear all they care about is their status and money in their pockets…"

Jin sat back on his chair, blazer already hung nearby and sleeves rolled up, a typical image of an office man in a stressed condition. The Headmaster rubbed his temples and said, "Kizakura, lay it on me."

"Several candidates," The Scout wasted no time and placed files in front of Jin. "We have some strong candidates for both her safety and well fare."

Jin eyes the first file and said, "Togami of Class 78th. That is an excellent candidate, though knowing Sonia I doubt she would be thrilled due to Togami's…colourful character. Keep him up in the air for the moment."

Kizakura nods and placed aside the file and from there, the two discussed over things. Chiaki was another excellent candidate, though Jun didn't trust her safety. Though it sounds cold, could Chiaki provide the full safety for a Princess? Well maybe but he couldn't be too sure, so he decided to keep her up in the air.

The next candidate was several other people, with more being rejected due to possible incompatible personalities, or lack of facilities or some placed in a dangerous area. The recent rejected one, making it the thirtieth candidate, was Gundham.

While they are close for sure, Jin forbade the idea instantly. What if an animal went rogue, or a sickness was looking about? He didn't want to endangered her lest he get chewed by the committee again. And so, after a grueling three hours, Jin sighed out in defeat.

"Is there anyone who we can properly pick? Right now out highest candidate is either Togami or let her stay with one of the teachers, preferably Chisa…"

Nearby, Kizakura opts a thinking face, before placing a file on the table, this time it was separated from the rest. Jin perked his head up as he eyed the file name. "Naegi?" He questioned as Kizakura shrugged nearby.

"Boy has a reputation amongst the fellow students and staff."

That…doesn't surprise Jin to be honest. He was a star amongst the elite students within the Academy, not due to his talent or anything but rather his down to earth nature, so he wasn't surprised his name came up, however, he did still had his doubts.

"Average family…average house…average area…" Jin mumbled as Kizakura took a sip of his flask and explained Jin regarding the Luckster.

"He lives in an average area, so safety can be guaranteed, not to mention his family are warm people as well. With Naegi himself there, I think Sonia could, at the very least, be staying comfortably for the duration of her stay."

Of course, Jin nods as the two discussed over things. However, the discussion were left deaf for the moment as we return back to our Princess who is still sitting by the door. Said Princess was bit sad she wasn't allowed to stay with some of her friends, but the name of her junior made a small smile appear on her face.

As she sat back on the wall, enjoying the presence of her coffee and blanket, her mind drifts off to a memory regarding her Luckster junior over a month ago...

It had been a usual day within her classroom. Nekomaru and Akane was doing their usual brawl, Ibuki cheering the two up with her usual jams and Sonia herself was having lunch with her fellow girl friends. Nearby, Koizumi Mahiru sighed as she stared at the brawl nearby.

"Honestly, don't those two have anything else in their mind except 'sparring'?" The Photographer mused. "I mean, their sparring usually cost half of the entire classroom!"

"It's certainly better then being cooped up silently with Mister Bedhead there…" Hiyoko groans nearby and jabs her thumb rudely towards Nagito who was reading a book, occasionally laughing to himself. The Traditional Dancer squints her eyes and eyed the book cover.

'How to spread Hope-

"See?!"

Nearby, Tsumiki Mikan shyly voices out her opinion. "I-It's nice to have a moment of peace time to time-"

"Never asked your opinion pig face!"

"Kyah?! Pig face?!"

The poor Nurse shrunk comically into that of a chibi as she hid beneath her own desk. Satisfied, Hiyoko huffed back on her chair and said, "At least the weekends are coming, then I'll be off these retards…"

"Y-You shouldn't speak of them that badly…" Mahiru spoke with a sweat drop, before opting a thinking face. "But now that you mention it, it's Friday tomorrow isn't it? Any weekend plans?"

"Weekend plans?" Sonia questioned in a curious manner as the Princess opt an awe struck expression. "Is it something special?"

"It's nothing special really…" Mahiru explained. "You don't have outings before?"

Sonia opts a small smile and said, "I have to admit…not really. I mostly spend my time in the library of my home and practicing other duties that I must take over one day."

"Well that sucks."

"Saionji-san!" Mahiru hushed the Traditional Dancer who shrugged at the notice. The Photographer shook her head but said, "To answer your question, Weekend plans is a term for…well…weekend plans. From arranged meeting with friends to doing your own thing. Kind of like your own personal agenda…I think?"

Sonia took a moment to absorb the information, before nodding her head. "I see!" The Princess spoke was the fascination. "Do you perhaps have any weekend plans?"

"I'm mostly practicing at home…" Hiyoko mused lazily and rested her head on her desk. "Can't go slacking off one bit!...though a rest would be nice…"

"I'll be at the Academy actually…" Mahiru mused. "Helping out some students and the council regarding news and such. Self volunteered."

Sonia nods at her friends plans, before eyeing her side where class representative Chiaki lies, face still glued to her game like usual. "Nanami-san, what about you?" The Princess asked as Chiaki perked her head up.

"I'll be at home as well…maybe…"

"Well that's-"

"A LOAD OF CRAP!"

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…

…?

The girls blinked at the sudden manly voice interrupting Sonia's words as everyone perked their head up, even Akane and Nekomaru stopped their antics. Bursting into the room was Gundham with an unusual panic like demeanor.

"Where is it?!" He cursed and ignored everyone as he went straight to his desk and flailed the items within. "I can't find it! Where is it?!"

Of course, though used to his exaggerated demeanor, everyone took notice that he wasn't speaking like how he usually would, which means it was something urgent. Perking her head up once more, Chiaki spoke up.

"Gundham-kun, something wrong?"

"It's missing! I can't find it!"

His panicked state made Chiaki opt a serious face as he continued-

"I can't find Jum-P!"

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…

At this point, everyone opt a deadpan face, before turning tail and ignored him.

"Hey!"

Ignoring the cries of Gundham, Hiyoko huffed and said, "Could…you know…be anymore specific? Oh wait…you can't."

"He's small, round and fluffy!"

"…" Hiyoko stared at Gundham again with a stoic expression, before eyeing Mahiru. "So anything new recently?"

"Hey!"

As the frantic muttering of the Animal Breeder was ignored, Sonia eyed him in a sad manner. Taking notice, Hiyoko said, "Oh wait…don't tell me you have an idea? Care to translate?"

"Of course! This is a grave situation indeed!" Sonia exclaimed as she opts a serious face. "Jum-P is very important to Tanaka-kun!"

"So what the heck is a Jum-P-"

"He's one of the Dark Deva's of Destruction!"

"That isn't any better damn it!"

As Hiyoko was about to rant again, the sound of door knocking was heard. Momentarily stopping their activities, everyone perked their heads up and eyed the door where a voice spoke up. "E-Ehm, Naegi Makoto of Class 78 entering. If you would excuse me…"

Opening the door was Naegi with a couple of his classmates behind him, snickering at said Luckster for some reason. Of course, familiar with him, Chiaki stood up and said, "Naegi-kun? Something wrong?"

"E-Em…if I may ask…" Naegi politely started as his classmate started laughing. Said Luckster sighed and pointed at something atop his head. "Did Gundham-senpai lose a hamster?"

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Eh?

At this point, everyone eyed Naegi's head. And there…lies Jum-P. Fast asleep. While clutching Naegi's ahoge like a pillow. Aaaaaand that picture is engrave to everyone's mind forever.

Seeing this, Sonia's eyes became star struck, approaching the Luckster and-

"What kind of sorcery is this?!"

Gundham zoomed past by the Princess and stood in front of Naegi. "This is but a glorious day for the Dark realm! Not only our fellow comrade he returned but a is kept safe as well!" Gundham started his exaggerated speaking again. "You should be proud to be in the presence of the Dark Deva's of Destruction!"

"U-Um…you're welcome?"

"Now then…return to us!" Gundham exclaimed happily. Slowly waking up from it's slumber, Jum-P fluttered it's eyes slowly and eyed Gundham…before widening them.

"Squee!"

"N-Nani?!" Gundham recoiled back in shock. "What do you mean you don't want to return to the Dark Side?!"

"Squee!"

"Don't you raise your voice at me young man!"

"SQUEE!"

"Language!" Gundham fumed, before placing his index, middle and thumb over his face, making a pose as he opts a serious gaze. "It seems the time you've spent in the light realm has clouded your judgement…very well then! Dark Deva's, rally the tower position!"

At this point, behind Naegi, Hifumi and Leon snickered as the former took out a camera and snapped pictures. "This one's a keeper!" Said Hifumi as Leon howled in laughter. Of course, Class 77-B watched in amusement at the sight of Gundham's hamsters coming out of him as he stretched his arm out.

Said hamsters stood atop each other and formed a tower, before falling forward and latched onto Jum-P...as Gundham pulled hard. Which of course, Jum-P retaliated by latching into Naegi's ahoge and clung to it as they ensue into a tug of war!

"Squee!"

"You will return to us Jum-P!"

"Squee!"

"Don't go into the light fool!"

"D-Don't I get a say in this?!" Naegi complained at the sensation of his hair tugging.

"Squee!"

"Quiet!"

Of course, after a funny moment, and painful for Naegi, Gundham successfully pried Jum-P off Naegi with a triumphed smirk. "You fool…" Gundham talked to Jum-P. "You should know the dark side always-"

"Squee!" Jum-P let's out a nasty screech before visibly shaking. Of course, in all this, Gundham ignored the cries with a smirk before-

"Oi." Hiyoko mused and saw a wet patch on Gundham's shoulders followed by black droppings. "Did he took a dump on you?"

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"I must go!"

The Breeder ran while muttering curse words that seem like gibberish talk. As Class 77-B erupts into a fit of laughter, Naegi groaned out much to his embarrassment. Soon enough, Sonia walked up towards Naegi with star struck eyes as she said, "That was simply amazing!"

"I-Is that so?" Naegi said in a nervous manner. "Because my hair would have been ripped off soon…"

"It's like an act straight out of a cartoon! I didn't know it could happen in real life!" Sonia said in an awe struck manner much to Naegi's chargain again, though he chuckled at it as well. The Princess smiled and said, "So how did the little guy get up there?"

"Well…" Naegi opts a thinking face. "I was under a test within my class, when I felt something atop my head. I was so focused at the time so I didn't bother to check, only to become the laughing stock of the class after the test!"

Sonia giggled at Naegi's sigh and opened her mouth for a question though was interrupted due to the sound of the bell ringing. Such timely event, Naegi quickly bowed and left in a hurry, face still red due to his friend laughing at him.

In all this, Sonia managed to stare at the back of Naegi…before his ahoge. She giggled at an old tale from her Homeland before deciding to go back to class.

Of course, which brings back us to the present.

Sonia had been enjoying her reminiscence and didn't notice the morning sun blasting the hallways. Was it four in the morning already? She certainly lost track of time though the lack of sleep didn't bother her entirely, after all, she was used to it.

Due to it being a weekend, the atmosphere was nice. As she slowly stood up to get back to the Teacher's Longue lest she get caught, the door opened slowly. Kizakura popped his head out, flinching a bit as he noticed Sonia standing by the door.

Without even a question, he said, "I believe the Headmaster would want to see you now."

Sonia made a nod and walked in as Jin perked his head up. Kizakura points at her and said, "She's been listening the entire time so there isn't any need to explain much."

"Have you now?" Jin asked as Sonia made a small smile.

"I do admit I have been taking a little…peek," Sonia admits. "Though I have no objections so far."

"Well that's wonderful news then," Jin breaths out in relief. "I have contacted the Naegi's and they are preparing things as we speak."

"This early?"

"Not exactly. We'll be sending you by this afternoon so they can fully prepared," Jun explained. "That and you need rest. The titanium chests that was scavenged from the burnt hotel has been successfully saved and most of your personal clothing's and belongings are secured."

"Seriously what's those chess made off?" Kizakura added his two cents.

Anyway, Sonia nods as Jun stood up and carried his blazer over his shoulder. "I guess this settle things. You go get sleep and rest with Kizakura watching you. The Academy isn't open on Weekends unless some people have duties so it shouldn't be too troublesome."

"Understood, thank you Headmaster!" Sonia said with a spirit and a polite bow as the Headmaster smiled and walked off the Office.

"I'll be heading off now, Kizakura, the fate of an entire nation's future rests on you!"

"So you dumped it on me?!"

Meanwhile…

"And that concludes it…" Naegi huffed and placed the last stack of Komaru's clothes neatly onto his room. It was a special occasion after all. Earlier this morning, the Naegi Residence had received a call, specifically a private number which is only used by the staff of Hope's Peak.

Of course, considering that it was called into the house's phone rather than Naegi's personal phone means it was a matter regarding to his parents. His father had woken up very early to pick up the call, which stirred said Luckster up.

Turns out, one of his Senior, to a specific degree, Sonia Nevermind, the Ultimate Princess of Class 77-B had some kind of problem and the Headmaster personally asked the Naegi Family to take care of her for the time being of an unknown duration of time.

Simply put, a family host.

Of course, Jin gave them an hour to discuss over things as everyone was summoned to the dinner room. Sleepy Komaru merely nods at most of the question asked while Naegi listened to everything. He didn't mind really. Sure he didn't spend nor know much time with Sonia but he was willing to help!

His parents were okay with it as well and thus begin their prepping up for Sonia's arrival. Most of her personal belongings were sent in advanced so they could prep things up. Luckily, it arrived in just an hour and so the Naegi's got to work.

He helped his father move Komaru's personal belongs to either his room or storage, while Naegi later settled her clothes personally. Then, he helped his father move the…erm…titanium chests into Komaru's room which served as her room for the moment. They didn't opened the chest due to privacy reasons, but his mother kept cleaning the room with Komaru.

After that, they decided to clean the entire house as well to make it neat for a guests arrival before finally cleaning themselves up to pick up Sonia. Anyway, Naegi was the last one as he had finished folding Komaru's clothes and is now awaiting for said sister to finish on the bath.

"Will you be fine with this?" Jin inquired as he stood before the Naegi and his parents by the Academy gate. Afternoon had settled in and after lunch, the Naegi's, minus Komaru though, had arrived by the Academy gates.

Naegi's mother shook her head and said, "It's fine really. We're more than willing to help, isn't that right dear?"

Naegi's father nods and continue, "And it doesn't cause any problem whatsoever so rest assured. Plus, I'm sure Makoto here will make her comfortable easily seeing she is a senior of his."

Small wonder where Naegi gets his kind nature, Jin thinks with a small laugh as he made a small bow. "On behalf of Hope's Peak Academy and the Kingdom of Novoselic, I thank you!"

The Naegi's did a polite nod before Naegi perked his head up as he saw Kizakura and Sonia walking towards them. She seems to be still in her school uniform with Kizakura waving his hand at Naegi. The two arrived near the family as Sonia did a polite bow.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr and Mrs. Naegi. I'll be under your care from now on," Sonia greeted politely, before raising her head again. "And it's pleasure to meet you again Naegi-kun. May the time I spend here be an amazing experience for both all of us!"

"Likewise Sonia-senpai," Naegi replied with a smile. "Are you ready?"

"Indeed!" Sonia replied cheerfully and turned around, bowing towards Jin and Kizakura. "And thank you for everything as well, Headmaster, Kizakura-sensei!"

"Understood kid, now go get some rest when you arrive there…" Kizakura muses as Sonia nods. As the Naegi's left with Sonia by their car, the Scout waved and opt a small smile as he turned towards Jin.

"Think she'll be fine?"

"This is Naegi we're talking about…"

"Fair point."

Today I had a wonderful experience.

As of today, I am currently staying at the residence of the Naegi's, where my Junior, Naegi Makoto, also resides.

Sonia peered up from her diary as she took a small breath. She eyed her room and opt a small smile as she continued her writing.

The place where I will be staying for the period of my time here would be 'Komaru's' room, Naegi's little sister. While the room seems average compared to my usual room…it is indeed an wonderful experience

Her smile softens a bit.

I will take my time here to heart.

As Sonia settled her pencil down, she hopped off the titanium chest she had sat on. The Naegi's we're polite enough to not open her chests, though the downside she had to settle things by herself. She didn't mind though as she enjoyed the activity.

She slowly settled her clothes as she heard a knock by her door. "Sonia-senpai," Naegi's voice was heard. Before he could react, Sonia opened the door and startled the Luckster as he said, "Y-You didn't have to come out you know…"

"Think nothing of it," Sonia assured him. "You required my assistance?"

"N-Nothing, I just wanted to say the bath is prepared…" Naegi points at the bathroom down the hall. Sonia nods her head as Naegi smiled at her. "Is there anything else that you will require?"

"Just a moment of time truth to be told…"

"..?" Naegi went as So I swiftly entered her room. Some rummaging was heard before she came out again with a pile of her clothes as she walked towards the bath. She slowly turned around and did a polite bow at him once more.

"To formally start, I want to personally thank you for taking me in."

"It's fine really," Naegi assured the Princess with a smile. "Hope you get rejuvenated. You should take the rest for the day."

"It's fine, I'm used to it."

"Just take it easy okay? Under this roof, you're one of us."

"Ah!" Sonia exclaims with stars in her eyes. "Does that mean I can call you my little brother?"

"T-That's…erm…I think so?"

He replied with a question prompting Sonia to giggle as she said, "If you would excuse me then," Before entering the bathroom. Once again, her eyes became star struck. Her usual bathroom was far more grand and luxurious, and this bathroom didn't even hold a candle to it but…

She felt amazed. It wasn't too small either, spacious if you can call it. The place had their own bath tub and a shower head for optimal cleaning. She was going to enjoy this place!

"Haaaaah~, Japanese baths always soothed one body…" Sonia mused in a relaxed manner as she came out of the bathroom. She had opt to wear her usual casual attire (her append clothing), and sighed out in satisfaction.

"Heeeeeh…Sonia-san's skin is so smooth. I'm jealous!" A feminine voice was heard as Sonia peered down at the end of the hall. Komaru lies peeping through the hall with Naegi sighing as he came out of his room.

"Hey, she's a guest."

"I couldn't help it!"

Sonia giggled and approached the Naegi siblings and said, "You are Komaru yes? It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance!"

"Likewise Sonia-san!" Komaru chirped. "Naegi Komaru at your service! If you need anything, just come to the room down the hall where Nii-chan and I reside!"

"But of course," Sonia replied with a smile. "It is fine…right? That I have your room?"

"Well you're a Princess and all…"

"…Is that so?"

"BUUUUUUUT really, it has nothing to with that!"

"Eh?"

Komaru struck a pose involving her giving a thumbs up with a silly smiling face. "Because that's just how we do things here. Perfectly normal!"

Sonia's eyes became star struck as she said, "So you do this to any guest?"

"Yep!...it's okay right?"

"But of course!" Sonia mused her feelings. "Just treat me like any other guest. It is indeed a refreshing and energizing experience!"

"Well I'm glad you're settling just fine…" Came in a man's voice belonging to none other than Naegi's father. "How is it so far?"

"Ah! Mr. Naegi!" Sonia exclaims and saw the man below the stairs. She was, however, cut off when Naegi's Father raised a hand and beckons her towards the dinner room as he eyed his children as well. Taking the notice, Naegi invited Sonia to join him as Komaru went ahead of the two.

Eventually, everyone gathered at the dinner room where Sonia sat next to Naegi, across of the pair was Naegi's Mother and Komaru while the end of the table was Naegi's father. As everyone settled in, Naegi's Father spoke up.

"Now then…Sonia-san. Since this is your first day, we would like to properly introduce you to…our family. Not in names but rather in presence."

"Oh? But you guys are already here yes?"

"It's not about physically being here," Naegi's Mother spoke up and smiled. "It's rather that…the knowledge of our presence here. How should I put it?..."

"Welcome!" Komaru's chirping piped in.

Of course, Sonia tilt her head before eyeing Naegi who scratched his head. "E-Ehm…we meant that…we would like to fully welcome you here. Though you may need to adjust, you shouldn't feel any different. Just take your time!"

"…Time?"

"We know we can't fully…provide the things that you always had in your fancy places but…" Naegi muses and eyes her seriously. "But at the very least we could provide you the best."

"…W-Well I think that's lovely…"

Honestly, she didn't fully understood what they meant. She is a Princess after all, so all her life she knew she would get those things but for them to vocally say they would provide the 'best' means…means…means…

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…

…

"I wouldn't have it any other way…" Sonia mused with a soft smile. "Though I do admit this is vastly different…I…do enjoy it. Even if it's just been a few hours."

Sonia's honesty made a smile form into everyone's face as Naegi said, "Then…we thank you. Welcome to our humble abode…Sonia-senpai."

And so, night settled in with dinner made by Naegi's Mother. Though nothing fancy compared to her usual luxurious meals, hers had…warmth. Like some kind of affection and fluff energy in every bite. Sonia enjoyed the food and it honestly tasted better then what she usually has!

Anyway, while the rest of the family left her for some privacy and rest, she had opt to use the time to prep up her belongings. Speaking of which, Sonia wondered, how long would she stay here? Her year end exam was but three months away, and she had never fully discussed with Jin on how long she would stay!

A pout formed on her face.

Curse her incompetence! Back to subject, she is currently sorting her stuff before a paper dropped from one of her clothes. She tilt her head before reading it…and then gripped it hard. A rare moment a flash of bitter expression etched on her face before she stuffed the paper again onto that particular clothes and placed it in one of the closet.

As she took a huff, she heard a knock on her door

"Yes?"

"It's me, Naegi."

Sonia swiftly opened the door and smiled as she saw Naegi standing in front of her room with comfy looking pajamas. "Sonia-senpai, I would be sleeping soon and my room is at the end of the hall should you need anything."

"Yes, thank you Naegi-kun. Is there anything else?"

"Well since tomorrow we're going to the Academy, is it fine if we walked there together? My house isn't so far…"

"Yes! I would be delighted!"

"A-And one more thing. How should I answer if someone asks us going out together?"

"Mm…" Sonia opts a thinking face, before saying, "Let's just keep it vague until we'll meet the Headmaster tomorrow."

"Understood. Good night then, Sonia-senpai."

"Likewise…"

As she saw the Luckster walking off, Sonia entered her room once more before lying down on the bed. Today's even was normal for her, though dire the situation, she felt there was some good thing that came out. With a happy sigh, tomorrow Dawn's a new adventure for her.

"Haaaaah! Good morning!"

"Geh?!" Naegi flinched in surprise as he saw Sonia by the kitchen draped in an apron. The Luckster scratched his head as he eyed the Princess who giggled at him.

"Had a nice rest?"

"I did thanks but…you're up early-"

"One of the virtues is getting up as soon as the sun rises! That is the duty of a Princess!"

"But…wait. You've been awake at four?"

"Yes! Though it's still…erm…wonky, I had adjust to my sleep schedule so it's perfectly fine. Besides…"

"She is indeed knowledgeable in cooking!"

"Kaa-san?"

Naegi's Mother popped up behind Sonia with a smile as she said, "Though she still needs some learning in using kitchen utensils, she is indeed gifted in knowledge!"

"…Heeeeeeeehhh?!" Komaru popped up behind Naegi, eyes widen as a drool from her mouth was seen. She rushed into the kitchen where rows of delicious looking breakfast was seen. "T-This…am in heaven?!"

"It's nothing to praise really," Sonia said with a giggle. "This is but normal…yes?"

"W-Well it is indeed different compared to usual…" Naegi admits. "But it looks lovely. Did you make this?"

"I merely ask your mother for directions to the ingredients and…well…"

"It blossomed up from there!" Naegi's Mother squealed in an excited manner. "It's been a while since I whipped up something fancy!"

Sonia smiled at the reaction everyone had. A lively breakfast ensued with everyone having a lovely time. As seven o'clock settled in, Naegi's Father left for work with Naegi's Mother going for shopping. Everyone had prepped up with their own pocket money for lunches before leaving the Naegi Residence.

In all this, Sonia's heart leaped into the high sky as her eyes became star struck. It was a first for her to help out in any kitchen work! Different experience but it felt exhilarating! Naegi visibly felt the happy aura radiating from Sonia as he said, "So how is it for your first morning?"

"Incredible!" Sonia replied with a serious, happy tone. "I have never actually helped in kitchen work, and though I didn't physically help, it felt like an amazing duty to do!"

"Is that so? Then I'm glad you're happy."

"But of course!"

The two had a small chat on the way towards the Academy, departing from Komaru midway as she went to a different area. After a while, the two finally arrived at the Academy gates…however…

"Sonia-san!"

"…?"

Naegi and Sonia perked their heads up and saw Jin and Kizakura standing by the Academy gates, the latter waving his hand as he was the one who called out the Princess. The Scout smiled as the two finally arrived as he said, "Had a nice first night?"

"Oh indeed! It was a truly memorable experience!" Sonia admits the truth as a nearby Jin scanned her, before nodding.

"No accidents or anything yes?"

"Geez calm down Jin!" Kizakura laughed and placed a hand on his long time friends shoulder. "Ain't nothing going to happen to her with Naegi here!"

"I know…but I still couldn't help it."

Naegi smiled and said, "Rest assured she is doing fine. Sonia-senpai even-"

"Ah!" Sonia interjects as if she remembered something, followed by her placing a fist atop her other palm. "Headmaster, is it possible if we may talk around lunch time? It is a matter of importance…"

"Understood," Jin mused but had a raised eyebrow. "What's this about?"

"It's something I'd rather talk in private to be honest."

"I…see. Well I'll see you later. Till then, take care of her Naegi."

"Understood!"

Later on, Sonia giggled to herself as she wrote down something on her personal diary. It wasn't anything secret, just merely expressing herself on how she feels at the moment. A hold came to her writing as she opts a thinking face. Soon, she would need to discuss something important with the Headmaster…

Now that she think about, she better have plans on what to do while she was within the Naegi Residence-

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…

…

A small smile etched on her face as she wrote things down on her diary, a lot of things passed as her hands moved even after the Academy bells rung. After a minute or so, she took notice before quickly placing her diary in her desk before running off towards the Headmaster's Office.

The sight of the Princess hurrying somewhere was indeed rare, she would usually walk with poise, calm extravagant manner but seeing her like that seemed…normal. Like a normal high school student rushing off to do their own thing.

Anyway, Sonia arrived at the Headmaster's Office as she said, "Sonia here, if you'll excuse me…" while slowly knocking on the door and pushed it open slowly. She peeked her head in first, eyeing Jin who noticed her as he nods and gestured her in.

The Princess closed the door behind her…and locked it. Jun raised an eyebrow as Sonia sat on the nearby couch as he said, "If you have to go lock the door, it would mean the thing you want to discuss must of grave importance."

"Indeed it is. It regards my…time with the Naegi's."

"Oh? Something wrong?"

"Nothing at all, quite the contrary to be exact. I love it there," Sonia replied with a smile, before opting a serious face. "This concerns…about the duration of my time there."

"Ah…I knew I was forgetting something…" Jun huffed, before mumbling something about this being the Steering Committee's fault. Anyway, Jin intertwined his fingers and hid his lower half face, opting a serious gaze as he said, "I can't say how long but definitely not more then three months. Your year end exam is coming in soon and you'll be a Third Year."

"I am aware of that but…why can't I stay longer?"

Jin sighed.

"I do not know why are you so keen on staying with the Naegi's, but here," Jin said as he stood up and pulled a paper from his desk before placing it in front of Sonia. "This is…the schedule that you will require to do for your final year."

Sonia raised an eyebrow as she eyed the paper and-

Naegi walked out of the classroom, heading towards the Headmaster's Office. He figured that Sonia might be there, and so decided to make more effort to spend time with her seeing as she's staying with him now and-

"Naegi!"

"Agh?!"

A sudden tug on his shoulder was felt, before he was pulled to a nearby corridor. The Luckster blinked in confusion, before seeing it was just Souda. The Mechanic looked around as if he was in danger or something, before saying, "I saw you walking together with Sonia-san this morning. Is there something I should know?! Did your charms get to her already?!"

Sweat dropping, Naegi said, "It's nothing, honest!" Before pursing his lips. He didn't like to like so he decided to use an answer that wasn't technically a lie. "We just happened to walk in the same direction!"

"I-Is that so…thank God…" Souda said in relief as he turned around and walked away. "Sorry for takin' your time, just curious is all…"

Well someone sure is desperate…

Naegi sighed a bit, before continuing on his walk and-

Bump!

"Oof?!" The Luckster bumped into someone, falling backward as something soft was mushed in his face. Slowly, the Luckster peered open his eyes only to find blue orbs starting back.

"Is this what they call a cliché moments?"

"Wha-" Naegi started only to find Sonia atop of him. Indeed it was, were it not for some sort of cliché anime scene or fanfiction, Naegi had Sonia atop of him with her chest smooshed at his face. Though the Luckster's went into a shade of crimson, the Princess however was simply star struck at such a fiction moment happened in reality!

"This is-"

"S-Sonia-senpai…"

"Oh!" The Princess perked, slowly getting up and brushed imaginary dust off her as she went a hand towards Naegi. "I forgot it is such a provocative moment as well! Please forgive me Naegi-kun!"

"I-It was my fault for not noticing as well…" Naegi huffed, before making a thankful nod as he was helped up by Sonia. "I-I was looking for you by the way…"

"I too was looking for you!" Sonia chirped in a happy manner. "If you require my attention, maybe we could discuss this over lunch?"

"Of course!" Naegi said, before giving Sonia a way to walk ahead. "If you would, my lady…" He joked, electing a giggle from the Princess who mimicked a bow as if she had a dress on.

"Why thank you Sir Naegi. Come, let us walk now!"

As the two walked towards the cafeteria while laughing together, Jin and Kizakura was watching the two, heads peaking out of the Office. "Well now…" The Scout mused in an amused manner. "It seems the Princess is quite favoring her Knight huh?"

"She's just like that, though I pray it doesn't cost much problem…"

"I can sympathize. A Princess and a Commoner…"

"…We're not on the same page are we?"

"Did yours involve romance?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Then we're in different pages."

"…Kizakura…are you drunk?"

"…Maybe."

The two arrived in the cafeteria where Sonia towed behind Naegi. He went directly towards some of the many food stands over there, a variety of choice to be seen. Sonia looked awe struck and said, "You get to choose any of these?"

"Well we do buy them, but yes, we got to choose. What do you usually have?"

"It was always prepared before I leave my old hotel," Sonia explained, eyes glued to the variety of food. "There was always someone preparing it for me. I usually have different meals everyday, but each day follows a pattern. Monday is no rice and meat day, and so I have steamed fish and mash potatoes. Tuesday is no rice day as well, so I have a well cooked steak. Wednesday is exotic food which I never tire off. It has rice, but each week varies for whether it comes from the region of Japan, India, Indonesia, China and it her Asian regions. Thursdays and Fridays is geared towards the more light meals, like sandwiches and salad, where I skip heavy meals entirely. Weekends is usually self picked though…"

"...O-Okay…" Naegi voiced out his amazement. Compared to where she usually stay, he doesn't think that they could follow-up her usual meals-

"But I like to go get my own meals truth to be told…" Sonia's voice cuts Naegi off his train of thoughts as he eyed her purchasing a stuffed bread, a small cup of ice cream and a simple water bottle. "Choosing things on what I want makes me feel…alive."

"Don't you get to-"

"I was always prepared," Sonia interjects as she walked away. "From what I wear, what I eat, what I do…what I may become…it is all the benefits of being a Princess after all…"

She opt a tiny smile as she finished her line, before turning around. "Let us converse better on the table." The Princess mused, a sense of order behind her voice which made the Luckster unconsciously nod and purchased his own food, involving a simple beef bowl and water bottle.

The two found a comfortable place directly at the corner of the entire cafeteria where no roaming students should bump into them. Settling in their sits, Sonia said, "I take it you require my attention just now?"

Naegi perked his head up and said, "It's nothing really, just concerning about your time with us."

"Oh? You needn't worry. I'll probably be staying for-"

"It's not the duration actually," Naegi interjects, slightly surprising Sonia as he opt a friendly smile. "Just figuring about how you could spend your time with us."

"But…what if I overstayed my welcome? Aren't you worried about that?"

"Well on one hand, you are a Princess and you could even stay there till the end of time if you want to," Naegi replied, quoting the till the end of time part as Sonia nods at the metaphor. She slowly poked her food but was piqued as Naegi continued, "But this isn't about you being a Princess or anything really. It's just how we do things. So no, we're not bothered by how long you would be staying."

Sonia blinked, curiously eyeing Naegi as a new spark was felt within her. "So…is this how you treat everyone?" The Princess questioned as Naegi shrugged, scratching his cheeks after that.

"W-Well that's one way to see it, but I guess it's pretty much normal to me."

"I…see," Sonia mused, but more to herself as she took a slow bite from her food. At one time, she would be thrilled at eating a 'cheap' food, however, she seems to be thinking of something else. Slowly, she eyed Naegi.

"Are you free later on?"

"Come again?"

"Are you perhaps free later on? There's…something going on downtown and I would be delighted if you can join me," Sonia said as she eyed Naegi. "Of course, if you're free."

"That sounds lovely," Naegi said and nods his head. "I would be more then happy to accompany you."

"That's great news!" Sonia said in a happy manner Naegi eyed her. "I won't shy away of spending time with my friends here," The Princess admits and closed her eyes, a peaceful expression etched on her face. "I want to take every single experience I could get, do and make here as much as I can!"

Seeing the calm expression on Sonia made a small smile come into Naegi's face. Her happiness is certainly contagious in a good manner, that or her aura was felt radiating from her. Kind of like those powerful people who have this certain positive aura around them to make others feel the same way as they feel.

"Now we have exactly six hundred and sixty six people to complete the ritual!"

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…

What.

After school, the two made their way home to clean up, before coming out in their usual day to day clothing. Naegi tugged his trademark hood with a small sigh as he eyed the sun, before eyeing Sonia. She certainly looked beautiful even in her casual. Also, she had a black ribbon on her head now.

And was that diamonds in her bow?

Naegi made a small nervous smile which did not escape the Princess as she said, "Is something wrong? Is my apparel too formal?"

"N-No, it's fine really…" Naegi said honestly as the Princess eyed him a bit more, studying his gaze which lands on her bow. She quickly nods after seeing him relax a little as she eyed the sun. "Speaking of which Sonia-senpai…it might be getting a bit hot. Are you sure you don't want to wear a jacket or something?"

"I appreciate the Ray's on my skin actually, it feels a little nice compared to the colder ones back in my Homeland," The Princess admitted. "But I thank you for the consideration."

Naegi wasn't the one to usually…erm…check out a girl but he couldn't help but stare at Sonia's smooth skin, a bit noticing that she was really pale in a beautiful kind. Deciding not to be creepy any more longer, he said, "Let us depart now shall we?"

"Hell yeah!"

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…

"…Snrk…" Naegi chuckled at Sonia who merely smiled back. She wasn't shy at all despite the pit of character wording as the Princess opts a determined smile.

"Let us have some dope ass fun!"

"M-Maybe you can tone it down a little…"

"What's wrong my homey?!"

"Haahaa…"

Welp…

This is gonna be interesting.

The two made their way down towards Downtown via taxi before eyeing the slightly bustling area. It was around noon when they arrived and people probably were either still in the office or simply taking a rest back at home.

Anyway, Sonia's eyes sparkled with marvel once more as she eyed her sightings, leading Naegi as she said, "Truth to be told, this is only my second time being to this place. It never ceases to amaze me how the street can have so many packed shops and places yet still run smoothly!"

"It's sometimes actually properly guided by someone, or everyone had decided to work together. Either way, the sense of Harmony is really good here…except for that place…" Naegi pointed out as he jabbed his thumb at a specific direction.

There was an ominous sign suspiciously placed pointing towards an alley way which really reeked suspicious all over it. Once more, a rather rusty board was seen on the sign, saying 'Enter at own risk' written in bright crimson red…which seems dried up, as if it was…well…you get the picture.

Anyway, Naegi sighed a bit, following Sonia's lead…as she lead him towards the suspicious alleyway. "…Sonia-senpai?" Naegi asked due to the fact she was still eyeing her surroundings. "Are you sure you're heading towards the right way?"

"Oh!" Sonia said in a startled manner. "My mistake," The Princess mused and turned around. "It would seem that I was distracted and almost took the wrong turn! We're supposed to go that way!"

Sonia points towards a fluffy looking sign filled with heart shaped and suspicious stickman figure in a rather provocative pose-

"What."

Naegi widens his eyes in shock only to find Sonia laughing as she said, "Do calm down Naegi-kun, I was simply…erm…messing with you."

Suddenly that ominous sign doesn't seem so bad.

"We'll be taking this alley way."

Aaaaaand they're going to the ominous alley way.

Naegi felt a bit cautious at entering such an ominous looking alley way added with the fact that he had a beautiful girl, who is also a Princess, guiding him there. It was also really dangerous! "Sonia-senpai…isn't it dangerous to be going this way?"

"Nonsense!" Sonia claims as she walked into the alley way without fear. "Tanaka-kun brought me here before, and it's really not as bad as you think!" Sonia explained as Naegi towed behind her. Turns out, the alley way wasn't that deep at all, though some gruff looking man was seen nearby.

Naegi felt nervous, deciding to maybe change Sonia's mind and-

"Hey it's Rock and Lock!"

…

Huh?

Naegi clearly looked confused as Sonia happily walked towards the gruff looking man, or rather, men as another one was hidden nearby. Their faces lit up, as if they knew her as the Princess casually strolled towards them and said, "So it would seem that we did have a chance to meet up after all!"

"Ah, it's the Princess girl…" One of the man with bald hair, Rock, said before his gaze lands on Naegi. "And who's this kid?"

"Oh," Sonia said and eyed Naegi. "He's with me today. A junior from my school."

"Ah…" Lock, a man with pony tail said. "He's clear then?"

Their gazes lands on Naegi, clearly not convinced.

"He seems too…green to be here."

"Oh you two," Sonia giggled. "He's really clear, as clear as the…um…as a baby's bottom!"

The two men eyed Naegi once more, intensity in their stares were felt as Naegi slightly gulped…before they nodded in satisfaction. "Alright girl, enter in. The meeting's already startin' but you can observe today…" Lock said as he moved from where he stood to reveal a door behind him.

The Princess and Luckster strolled into a building where a long hallway met them as the door closed on their trail. Naegi breathed out and said, "W-What was that about?"

"Hm? Oh it's just two nice men looking for a way to go day by day," Sonia said as she eyed Naegi. "Why?"

"I was…uh…curious as to how you know them…"

"Oh it's quite simple really. Two grown men looking really grumpy is clearly a sign of stress! It is a duty of a Princess to elevate that from her beloved people!" Sonia explained. "During my first visit with Tanaka-kun, I happen to have a lovely chat with them. Did you know they are actually just simple family men who is working to feed their family?"

"O-Oh…"

A smile etched on her face as she said, "I wonder how does it feel to raise a family…"

"I'm sure it's wonderful. Just look at my parents!"

A giggle escaped Sonia, before she perked her head up. "Looks like we just made it in time!" The girl mused and pointed at a rusty looking door. Once again, Naegi grew a bit skeptical, however, judging from his previous encounter, it may or may not be as bad as he thinks!

The two opened the door, surprisingly it was painted to look rusty as the door opened without and loud creaks, easily silently entering a room where lots of people, easily hundreds gathered into what seems to be an underground stadium. Oh! Maybe Sonia had some kind of society she was interested in-

"And so the time is upon us to summon forth out great demon Lord, Belial!"

Huh?

"With six hundred and sixty six people gathered here today, we have enough chanters to call forth our lord!"

Eeh?"

"And so the holy maiden made her way today!"

A light shined upon Sonia as she smiled, waving to everyone within the room as Naegi blinked.

"Now we just need her blood for the ritual!"

GEEEEEEEHHH?!

"Oh do calm down Naegi-kun," Sonia giggled, bubble drink in hand as she eyed the Luckster, a clear sign of worry evident on his face. "We merely role played a little! My 'blood' is merely ketchup with water! And it is indeed a shame nothing came forth…"

Naegi personally did not care that nothing came forth. It was rare for him to not care I'm just about anything but that place was already weird as it is. Like, who uses an entire underground arena or whatever room that was to suspiciously role play stuff like that?!

If he didn't know any better, it was a cult or something and only Sonia's ignorance is seriously protecting her so far. He had to admit, he didn't really enjoy the entire thing but…

He eyed Sonia who was talking about the creepy role play, cheeks a bit flushed as a clear sign of happiness as she radiated that happy aura once more. Well, as long as she enjoys it he wouldn't mind...

"What's up my brotha?!"

Naegi flinched in surprise, jumping a bit before he turned around to see Sonia smiling down at him. Currently, it was lunch time within the Academy and the Luckster just left the toilet, though he was soon caught surprise by Sonia who seems to be waiting for him nearby.

"S-Sonia-senpai?" Naegi said, calming down from his initial shock as Sonia smiled at him, before gesturing him to follow her as she walked away. The Luckster complied as he said, "Something wrong?"

"I was thinking yesterday, about our trip together…"

"O-Oh…" Naegi said, remembering the cult-ish trip he went yesterday. "What about it?"

"I was thinking if you could accompany me somewhere again, of coursea, if you're not busy…"

"I don't really have much going on anyway," Naegi said truthfully. "Do you have a place in mind?"

"Oh indeed!" Sonia said in a pleased manner as her eyes sparkled. "I simply must go to this place I have my sights on, though it would be a bore to go alone…"

"Understood!"

"Thank you so much Naegi-kun," Sonia truthfully said as she eyed him. "I usually don't get much free time as it is so this means a lot to me…"

…?

Naegi eyed the Princess who opt a glazed gaze momentarily, before eyes sparkling once more. "And with that, we should proceed what we did last time, only with haste!"

"Oh? What's the special-"

"The Dark End Con isn't going to last very long anyway!"

…Dark End?

Naegi had heard these words from a forum before. It is apparently a yearly convention, kind of like comic-con, but only…darker, hence the name. It is a convention about dark stuff around the world, from speculated dark mystical things, murder weapons and biographies, occult related stuff, you know, the type of convention to attract people with…peculiar tastes…

"We're off now!"

Afternoon kicked in and after cleaning up from the Academy, the two set off once more towards directions led by Sonia within the taxi. The Luckster sighed a bit and leaned back on his chair. He wasn't a particular fan of the darker side of things, not that he hate but just simply couldn't find the same passion unlike other people.

Added that, he doesn't understand why people would be attracted to it anyway. If there was a convention that gives out murderous biographies and weapons, why would people be interested? Is it because they admire them? And why would they to begin with?

Again, he just had his questions, why comes to another one. He was a tad bit surprised Sonia was rather excited to go to conventions themed like this. Sure she was interested in the things that Gundham usually do but to this extent…

"Ah! There it is!"

Sonia's cheerful sound cuts the Luckster off his thoughts when the taxi came to a halt. The two got out of the cab where coming into view was a large building, seemingly as large as those storage houses you see down by the docks. Within, a lot of people was seen walking out, dressed either in dark clothing, make up or a wee bit…erm…run down.

"S-Sonia-senpai?" Naegi called out but the Princess simply smiled in a gleeful manner. Without any words, she matched without hesitation as a sigh escape the Luckster's lips as he towed behind the Princess.

As soon as they entered the storage house, people stared at the two, standing out with Sonia's beaming and cheerful aura and Naegi's average joe impression. He couldn't help but see some people whispering to themselves and so stuck to Sonia closely.

"Ah! I can't actually believe it!" Sonia suddenly chirped, bolting forward as the Luckster followed her, desperate to not lose her amongst the crowd. By the time she stopped, she was standing in front of a booth with a man clad in a large black cloak, covering everything save for sleeveless hands.

In front of his booth was dangerous looking knives but Sonia in particular stared at a rather rusty chain saw with…is that dried blood?!

"Is this the chainsaw of the Rampaging Slicer?!" Sonia exclaims in Glee as the cloaked man eyed Naegi, and the Luckster clearly can tell he raised an eyebrow beneath his cover.

"Ya know' your stuff girl," The man said slowly as Sonia nods, standing straight as she eyed the chainsaw.

"The Rampaging Slicer is a serial killer back in my Homeland, added that, his chainsaw is recognizable by never ever being clean. He stalks the streets at night and in a deranged fit of anger, he slices up the 'Monsters' that plague everything he sees. He was gunned down to death just by the royal gates of my Homeland with thirteen shots on his body, before a bullet goes through his head and-"

"Woah there girl, slow down," The man said, clearly amused. The two actually hit off a conversation regarding serial killers and traded knowledge as Naegi grew a bit more anxious. Small groups formed around them as they stared at Sonia in bewilderment, surprised at her knowledge of the dark side of the world.

"And it is to that end that I believe this chainsaw is still functional!"

"…You do realize it is rusted right?" The cloaked man mused. She was an interesting lad that's for sure, and she seems to know this serial killer into sheer detail. She claims that there was some kind of mechanism to jumpstart the chainsaw again, claiming the 'Spirit' within just needs to be talked to.

"Alright kid, go on ahead."

Sonia giggled in delight before leaning down at the chainsaw, whispering to it some strange words before she carried it. She tinkered something by the handle, before smiling as she pulled the thing and-

Ddddrrr!

Zzzzzz!

"The fuck?!"

The man cursed as Sonia instantly revved up the chainsaw in her first try, the sound of chainsaw being turned on was heard around the crowd. Sonia smiled in a triumphed manner. "Just as I suspected," She mused. "Special royal wood sap from the Novoselic royal gardens. A special sap that could last for generations and is still an amazing lubricant for just about anything…"

She held up the chainsaw, Naegi eyes widening in horror as she casually scanned the chainsaw.

"A special and out of place compartment within the engine, a special trigger to plow the sap onto the engine, preserving it's metallic nature. Quite the impressive man despite his mental illness."

"Well holy shit girl, I'm impressed…" The cloaked man grinned as Sonia turned off the chainsaw, placing it down as she leaned on it.

"No sweat my man!" She giggled out in her casual speech. "It is a duty of a Princess to know all of her people's likings and habits!"

"…Princess?"

"Sonia-senpai," Naegi warned as she stood next to her. "M-Maybe we should leave-"

"My lady!" The cloaked man exclaimed in surprise as he knelt down on his knees.

Eh?

Sonia blinked as she studied the man, before smiling.

"You are…Novoselic origin?"

He opened his cloak and revealed a bald man with green eyes.

"But of course my lady! I knew you looked familiar and-"

Suffice to say, Naegi was surprised he came hailing from Sonia's Homeland. The two made a bond instantly where everyone within the crowd seemed amused. The Princess's regal aura extended throughout the entire convention with them giving special ways and directions to lead Sonia wherever she seemed interested.

A guy even gave her a personal contact number for a dealer who can get her the more…exclusive stuff. And even then, Naegi could only follow the Princess, scared to death as she got swarmed with people. He ended up standing next to her the entire day.

At the end of the day, night has fallen and the convention managers even gave the two a ride home! He blessed his Luck today that it went smoothly, though by the time he reached home, he felt extremely sluggish.

"He even let me keep the chainsaw!"

Oh and that too.

Naegi peered to the side and eyed the Princess, eyes sparkling and a Happy expression etched on her face. Though he didn't enjoy the day at all, seeing Sonia happy was more then enough. However, the Princess eyed the Luckster's sluggish stature as she tilt her head.

"Naegi-kun?"

"Y-Yes?"

"Did…did you-"

"Ah!" A voice interrupted the two as they looked forward to see Komaru standing by the door way, frying pan in hand. "I heard and saw an ominous looking truck just now! Are you two okay- why does she have a chainsaw?!"

Naegi lowered his head down.

"I-I'll explain it later on…"

However, as they walked in, Sonia stared at Naegi's back, curious eyes was seen. There was a tugging at the back on her head and not in the affectionate manner. It was…a sense of disappointment. Not that she was sad but…there was something she felt like Naegi was hiding from her…

"Good morning!"

Naegi yawned a bit. Weekend has settled in and Naegi woke up early. He overheard Sonia's usual morning greetings as he sleepily returned her greeting. "Morning Senpai…" He said sleepily and saw down on the table, eyeing the sight before him.

Once again, fancy breakfast, Sonia draped in an apron…and his mother not present.

"Eh?" Naegi went, his sleepiness suddenly dispersing. "Where's-"

"Mrs. Naegi was still sleeping so I took the liberty to start things myself…" The Princess spoke up, before sitting across Naegi and planted her head on her hands. "This is my first time doing the meals so I apologize in advance should they be-"

"Awp…" Naegi went, taking a bite of a hash brown, before blinking. An odd liquid oozed into his mouth and contrast to the hash Brown's heated texture, this liquid was rather cold. It was a bit salty, but also had that taste of sweetness and colour flavor.

"Those are imbued with a bit of Novoselic magic," Sonia explained as Naegi swallowed, the after taste lingers on his mouth.

"That was…amazing…" The Luckster stated truthfully, electing a happy smile from the Princess. She eyed him with sparkles in her eyes as he ate his breakfast, complimenting her at the dishes she modified by her self. Soon enough, the other members of the Naegi household joined in, the delicious smell of food spreading throughout the room.

Breakfast ensued in a spectacular manner, with the parents praising Sonia, Komaru busy eating her food with Naegi. All the while the Princess felt extremely proud at her own handiwork. It felt amazing to be praised for something that you actually did by yourself!

As breakfast ends, Sonia attempted to pick up the plates only to be halted by Naegi's mother. "Oh no dear," She spoke and stood up. "Dishes are my forte."

"At the very least I shall send a helping hand! I insist!"

Sonia's order was felt throughout Naegi's mother and though she washed the dishes mainly, Sonia got her desire to help out by wiping them dry and placing them momentarily at the side dish stack. As the two girls conversed, Naegi eyed the Princess.

She certainly picked up a lot after a couple of days, and the fact she was thrilled to work on such simple house task was a bit…well…different. Maybe the world's they live in we're indeed that much apart but he felt like she was trying to achieve something.

This is visibly seen at her intense curiosity about general things. He didn't thought that she had any ulterior motives but…it was something different. He didn't know if she knows but there are moments where she has these…moments.

A small, brief split second moment where tinges of disappointments or even frustration that came to her face. He better watch when those moments come. If there was something, he would like to help. Was it a personal problem? Nah, she only does these split second moments on certain occasions. He'll have to keep an eye if he wants to help.

Anyway, Sonia placed the last dishes as she said, "If it's alright…" and focused on the other Naegi's. "Would it be alright if I stayed at home today? I'm quite…um…'beat up'…"

"Err…you mean you're feeling tired?" Komaru questioned and earned a nod from said Princess. She shrugged and said, "It's fine, it's a nice Sunday to enjoy things anyway."

"I'll be going with your father for some errands to do today," Naegi's mother chimed in as she eyed her son. "You'll be in charge okay?"

"Understood!"

Everyone proceeds to do their own thing, save for Sonia who cleaned up things a little more. After an hour and a bath later, the Princess is currently sitting in her room, hair still a bit wet as she had a towel on her shoulders and donned but a simple white shirt matching shorts. She felt dressing…casual today.

She giggled.

She placed her hands on a desk and picked up a nearby pencil, jotting things down on a personal journal, before opting a thinking face. She spent a good one hour writing things down before deciding to call it a break.

She stood up, stretching a little and went to walk out of the room to fetch something-

Creak!

…?

Sonia blinked and accidently stepped on some kind of loose fitting floor plank. She raised an eyebrow. She had studied the room for a couple of days now and everything seemed in perfectly pristine condition. Then again, this particular loose board was hidden beneath the carpet. She curiously pulled aside the carpet and there it was, amongst the fine wood floor was but an out of place wooden plank.

She eyed her surroundings. Was there a reason this particular plank was left unattended? Or maybe there something beneath it, and if there was should she check it out? A moment of pondering her thoughts went by, before she quickly pulled out her journal, scribbling something in it before going back to the plank.

She was going to do it.

Slowly, she pushed the plank. It was silent and despite the old looking and out of place wooden, this one was particularly made to be pushed easily without any noise whatsoever. Sonia slowly pushed the plank and revealed stacks of books.

Curious, she picked up one of them and noticed each book was covered in plastic, probably to preserve it's condition. As she eyed the cover…

Beautiful Girls Club

…?

Strange.

Now, she won't hide the fact the world of Manga's and Anime's greatly interested her, in fact, she adored it. She admittedly had read quite a lot of Manga's over the course of a year, thanks to her being able to absorb things fast, read things fast and has an amazing memory to remember just about anything she reads.

This wasn't any different but the title seemed unfamiliar. Maybe a new one she haven't read yet? She slowly pulled out the manga and flipped it open and-

Oooooohhh.

Oh.

Oh!

As she flipped the pages, her face grew red a bit by bit…before sighing aloud.

"Ngeeh…Nii-chan…"

Komaru called out her brother lazily as her buttons rapidly jabbed on a game controller, playing a fighting game. She was lazily leaning on the couch with her brother next to her, opting the same position as the two Naegi's played a round of fighting game together.

Though the brother was getting brutalized by a string of combo, he didn't seem to mind but said, "What is it?"

"Are there any snacks on the fridge left?"

She was now practically juggling him in the fight.

Naegi desperately tried to do something though he replied casually, "Actually, I was going to buy something soon at the nearby market. Want something?"

K.O!

Komaru demolished Naegi though the two seemed satisfied at the result as the little sister said, "Just a couple of snacks and drinks."

"I'll be asking Senpai as well. Be right back!"

The Luckster went towards the Princess's room as he slowly knocked on it. "Sonia-senpai?" He called out only to hear a surprised squeak on the other side as he blinked. "Are you okay?"

"Y-Yes…" Sonia replied, sound a bit.. ragged. "W-What is it?"

"I'm going by the mini market now. Want something?"

"A-Anything would be fine…N-Naegi-kun…"

…?

Naegi once more felt a bit confused at the ragged breathing, before saying, "If there's anything you would require, Komaru's downstairs. I'll be going now!"

"O-Okay…uuh…be safe on the way there!"

She sounded ragged again. The Luckster ponders what the Princess might be doing within, before pushing aside the thought lest he gets the wrong idea. Short story, within a few years, Naegi learned he wasn't that far off on what he thought she was doing.

And so, time moved on. A whole two months went past by with a breeze, in fact, Sonia herself felt a bit surprised as to how fast things went by. This applies to the Naegi's too as our resident Luckster is currently sitting on the dinner room with his mother and sister, eyeing a view in front of them.

"Ah no no, you see Mr. Naegi, there is indeed a need of raise on the price of rice and oil I'll have you know," Sonia explained, eyeing the television where some kind of controversial news was on. It involved an underdeveloped nation increasing it's price on meat, rice and oil.

Naegi's Father and Sonia was currently discussing on the event.

"And how so?" Naegi's Father rebutted, seemingly making the discussion like two politicians debating. "In a nation where people is…more or less averagely rated just below average income, how does this benefit the nation?"

"It helps the economics of course!" Sonia explained. "By doing so, it helps the day to day and slow rise of the entire nation's economics. The reason they do this is to also change the ways of the people living there. They have a habit to drive cars when it's not needed, eat too much and food becomes a waste and to the point that they need this! It is to also educate the people onto a more conservative and green mindset!"

"She is a Princess so of course she would know these things…" Komaru mused, a bit dazed from the two's conversation. Naegi just chuckled but stretched a bit from sitting down. Earlier in the day, after school, Sonia had once more requested Naegi to accompany her somewhere.

Over the course of the two months she stayed here, Naegi observed the things she went through. She was extremely thrilled at doing absolutely normal and mundane things, things that normal people find…well…normal.

Earlier in the day, he accompanied her to a specific theatre, one that shows old and traditional Japanese arts. Either an old calligraphist, traditional dance or an reenactment of an old tale. Naegi sighed a bit as he scratched his head.

It wasn't that he was feeling down or anything but rather…he felt bad.

Going back in time a bit…

Naegi perked his head up as he felt a tap on his shoulder. It was a nice, cold Sunday today and Naegi opted the time to find an activity to do, before he felt a tap on his shoulder. The Luckster turned around and saw Sonia smiling down at him.

"Sorry to interrupt you again Naegi-kun," She said politely. "Are you busy now?"

"I was looking for something to do anyway," The Luckster mused and sat on the dinner table. "Do you need something?"

"I was thinking of heading to the old shopping district actually…"

"Oh?" Naegi perked his head up. "It's quite the distance, almost out of town. Do you have an errand?"

"There's this thing that I as curious to see actually," The Princess expressed her desire. "It'll help me understand the culture nearby a well…"

Naegi made a nod as he said, "I see. Well I'm not busy so when do we leave?"

Taking the hint of acceptance, Sonia's smile beamed once more as she said, "Right now probably?"

"I'll get changed."

The two arrived at the old shopping district via a train ride and a cab. It was quite far away compared to most of the locations that the two went and more secluded. It could be compared to going to the country side or a far away town compared to the big city.

The Princess marveled in the old building nearby as she opt a small smile. "I have always loved the Asian knack for keeping the old traditions preserved."

"Oh?"

"Back in my Homeland, we do these things but…that's all there is to see. Europe has some but not much and I'm not sure about the American region as well…"

"It's a way we respect our previous generations…" Naegi explained as he towed behind the Princess. "Are you here for the sight seeing?"

"Partially," Sonia admitted and points towards a large and tall building. Compared to the ones nearby, this particular building was quite more modern. "I also came here to see several plays actually."

"Oh."

Naegi sounded a bit…hmm…disinterested. Sonia tilts her head and was about to ask what was wrong before she felt a vibrate on her pocket. She blinked and fished out a phone as she turned off the vibrate. "That's the queue for the play about to start! Let's go!"

The Luckster followed the Princess as she made her way towards the theatre. An attendant took tickets that Sonia gave her before the two were allowed in. Once in, the Princess guided Naegi once more before entering a large theatre like room with several families, lots of middle to elderly aged people and some young people wearing traditional clothing's.

The two took a sit quite further away from the others as Sonia said, "I had booked a secluded place lest we get entangled in the middle of crowds…"

Naegi nods as the two sat down before eyeing a large theatre stage in front of them. A lone man stepped up and explained the event. It was to be a three part story with a two minute interval between each part. Sonia's eyes marveled with amazement as the play begun, traditional music echoed through the theatre.

The first part seemed be a prologue of sorts, introducing the base of the story. Naegi was familiar with this play, it wasn't too short, nor too long either. It was a story about the star crossed lovers…although he zoned out a bit.

It wasn't that he disliked it but…he knew about this. It would be rude to say he was bored and thus tried to hide it as much as he can. His eyes darted everywhere, occasionally eyeing the play as well, before his gaze lands at Sonia-san

Stare.

"?!"

Naegi flinched a bit and saw Sonia staring deeply at him. The Luckster quickly whispered, "Is something wrong Sonia-senpai?"

"Are you bored?"

The question hits him like a truck as the Princess cocked her head to the side, eyeing the play. "It's already entering the second play you know…" The Princess mused, before her gaze lands on Naegi again. "And you zoning off. Is there something wrong?"

He felt a sense of upset in her tone, before trying to cover up a bit. "I…uuh…had watched this before." The Luckster said though Sonia wasn't buying as she sighed a bit.

"You weren't focusing. In fact…" The Princess pointed out and eyed the play with a hint of disappointment in her face. "Over the past month, on days where I invite you to join me, you seem to zone off. When we entered that dark convention, on the days where we went sight seeing on old temples and places…"

So she had noticed this for a while now.

It was indeed true, Naegi won't lie. As much as he cursed himself for doing so, he had a sense of boredom on some days he accompanied Sonia. Either he had done those activities one too many time, simply not interested in said activity or he wasn't even entirely in the mood to it.

Naegi won't like though, and so he sighed a bit, a small sense of guilty in him came. "Well…" Naegi started. "There are days where I personally don't really enjoy the activities we did…"

Sonia's mouth dropped and eyed Naegi who spoke with honesty.

"B-But it was clear that you enjoyed them so I tried my best to keep up."

Sonia's mood immediately shot down and a glum look opts on her face. So he was doing this because she liked it? Was it because she was a Princess? He could have at least told her lest she wasted…agh!

"Naegi-kun…" Sonia spoke up, however, her tone wasn't happy but rather disappointed. "You could have told me that lest I wasted time. I am not happy you are doing this just because I am a Princess who-"

"But I wasn't doing this because you were a Princess."

…

What.

"…?"

Sonia was extremely confused at the statement. There wasn't any conclusion nor any other thought as to why he stayed with her this long, despite being bored and even disinterested! What made him stay? Rather then that…why did he-

"I was doing it as a friend. That's what friends sometimes do." The Luckster stated simply. The Princess blinked, her disappointment subsiding a bit. The two stared at each other, with the Luckster awaiting an answer and the Princess…confused.

After a few seconds more, she turned her head, eyeing the play. An awkward silence ensues for the two young people as they eyed the play. Time seemed to pass by rather fast as Naegi and Sonia left the theatre in silence.

On the way towards a taxi stand, Naegi scratched his head and sighed out. "I'm sorry," He started. "I…ruined the trip didn't I?"

"Quite the contrary really."

"Eh?"

Sonia shook her head, signifying it wasn't the case anymore. Though the Luckster felt confused, Sonia eyed the sky, breathing out as a puff of white cold smoke came out of her. She eyed the Luckster, cocking her head to the side, before eyeing his gaze.

"Do friends do this?"

She…was admittedly to have been reserved most of her life. She didn't had chances where she would play with other people, instead cooped up in the massive palace she stayed in. She had the staff to play with her but oh how she longed to simply run into the fields with people joining her with a sense of unity and friendship.

Of course, due to never having any of this, the concept of friendship was still a foreign subject to her despite staying her for over a year already, that and the way Naegi does things is a bit…different. Usually, when her classmates were busy, they would say so.

However, this particular junior of hers stayed with her for two solid months, admittedly not having a grand time as she did. Which is odd considering that fact that he could simply say he was busy, but the previous statements made her think there is much more to learn regarding the term 'friendship'.

Anyway, she eyed Naegi, awaiting his answer as the Luckster opts a thinking face. As the two reached the taxi stand, Naegi shrugged. "Well…" He started and eyed the Princess. "Yes, they do. Or at least I do. Sometimes I can't do everything I want can I?"

Sonia remained silent, opting her own thinking face. In a way…

She can relate.

Not doing…anything I want huh?

She eyed the sky, a small smile this time etched on her face. It wasn't a smile out of happiness, nor sadness or anger. It was...simply an empty smile, one that seemed out of place in contrast to her bubbly nature. The ride home was silent too, before she finally opened her mouth as they settled down on the train ride home.

"I see."

And that was all she said. Naegi didn't felt anger from, nor her body action says so. She simply went back to being normal again, though the two didn't speak at all. On both side, they had a blank mind, on what to continue. With Sonia experiencing a new experience therefore she doesn't know what do, and Naegi still feeling guilty.

Which is how we came back to the present once more.

Naegi eyed Sonia discussing about politics with his father as the two had a strong point on both side, one from being the one who has the power, and the other representing the minority. It wasn't a heated one, just a friendly…argument. You know typical politician way of talking.

The Luckster yawned a bit and stood up as he said, "Had a long day, I'll be going to sleep now."

"Okay, I'll join in later," Komaru yawned out her sleepy state as well, before standing up. "Kaa-san, Otou-san, I'll be going with Onii-chan after bath to bed…"

"Understood."

"Goodnight!"

"Sweet dreams Komaru-san."

With the respective farewells from father, mother and Sonia, Komaru towed behind her brother but turning towards the bathroom's direction. Sonia however, stared at the back of Naegi, prompting the Luckster to shiver a bit as he eyed his surroundings.

The Princess made a satisfied sigh before continuing on her conversation with Naegi's Father. The talk ended with Sonia ultimately giving Naegi's Father a rundown as to how certain actions, while it may seem hard on the minority, can help the entire nation in the long run.

An hour zoomed by as the Parents bid their goodnight towards the Princess, who returned it as well as she entered her room, locking the door behind her. She breathed out as she rested on her bed, hair a bit wet after she finished her night bath as she eyed the ceiling.

Her body relaxed by itself as she ran her thoughts on today's event. It was a first for her to have a friend to…well…act like that. Normally, they would outright either say they are busy, or in Souda's case, treat her like a Princess.

But…Naegi was different.

He stayed with her activities despite not enjoying it himself for two whole months, in a constant basis. Now that she thinks about it, he never says much regarding the things she does…or rather that she drags him into.

He said that's what friends do, or rather, in his case. She stretched up and walked towards her desk, sitting down as she fished out her personal journal nearby as she decided to jot down some things.

Today was rather…eventful, and in a good way of course. As usual, I had taken Naegi for something that I wanted to do, and there was indeed a reason as to why he always follow me. I had an inkling of suspicioun but I don't exactly know what.

The concept of friendship amongst the…'normal' people was still a bit foreign to me.

And here comes along another way of showing ones friendship. It was due to this Naegi had stayed long with me despite recently learning that he didn't per say enjoy those activities as much as I do. And yet he stayed.

I still wonder…is it normal for friends to do that? Why didn't he simply say he wasn't interested? What's going on through his head?

She took a moment of pause and opts a thinking face, before writing again.

Either way, though I am a bit upset…I got a new meaning of friendship. No…wait.

She sighed softly.

It's still buzzing me so I'll leave it for tonight.

And yet she wasn't angry.

The following day, breakfast ensued like usual, however, everyone noticed a silence between Sonia and Naegi in particular. As much as Komaru wanted to ask, she had a gut feeling that Naegi will probably resolve this soon….somehow.

Anyway, the two Ultimate Student left the residence in a wee bit of awkward silence as they eyed their surroundings in an awkward manner. Sonia had thoughts running through her head, before sighing out audibly.

"Sonia-senpai?"

"Naegi-kun…I-"

"Yo Naegi!"

Vroooommmm!

The Princess was cut off with an untimely shout from a deep voice and the sound of a massive engineer running. Turning around, the two saw a bike heading towards them, before just stopping right behind them. As it turns out, it was Mondo riding towards the two!

"Owada-kun?" Naegi mused as the Ultimate Biker Gang Leader jabbed a thumb on his large motorcycle, before grinning.

"I was just looking' for ya anyway. Hop on man!"

Naegi smiled at the offer, before eyeing Sonia who had stars in her eyes. Her look of amazement made Mondo grin and said, "The Princess-senpai was it? There's more than enough room for this baby here!"

He revved up his motorcycle, prompting Sonia to squeal in delight and eyed Naegi with sparkles in her eyes. With a small laugh, he made a nod as the two climbed up the motor. Naegi was in the middle as the backseat had a proper chair-like sit. Sonia held onto Naegi's shoulder and with a smile-

"Let's go hombres!"

"…"

The Biker Gang Leader eyed Naegi who made a small laugh while scratching his cheek with a finger. With a grin, he revved up his motorcycle and said, "Let's do this!"

"Well try not to go too Faaaaaaassstttt?!"

The cries of the Luckster was silenced the moment the motor was revved up and rushed forward in high speed! Sonia giggled as she spread her arms, the rush of the high speed wind exciting her as a new experience was felt.

"Wooop de dooo!"

"This isn't the time to spread your arms Sonia-senpai!"

The Luckster's pleas however, fell deaf as Sonia giggled in response.

"I love this ride too!"

"That's not what I'm saying!"

"Really?"

"So you did hear me the first time!"

Mondo grinned at the ongoing conversation as he perked his head up. "Speakin' of which Naegi, I just wanna say thanks for the other day." The Biker Gang Leader mused as the Luckster perked his head up and opt a confused face.

"Ya know for helpin' me here with this old girl…" Mondo pointed out and speed up a little. "Considering you're not into bikes and machines and all, but you still helped me out. If ya ever need a lift or help, ya know where to find the gang hideout."

"It was only natural to help a friend in need!" Naegi chirped as the Biker Gang Leader grinned, before going at Max speed, prompting the Luckster to cling onto his life while Sonia laughed at the rush of excitement. In no sweat then seven minutes compared to their fifteen minutes walk, the trio arrived at the Academy gates as the loud engines of Mondo's motor attracted some attention.

The trio got down with Mondo being normal, Naegi and Sonia's hair flared up, with the former clenching his chest as if his life held on to it, while the Princess simply laughing to herself, the adrenaline and excitement slowly going on.

"Loud noises and going above the speed limit is not safe for the school environment!"

The trio blinked, before turning around and saw Ishimaru Kiyotaka walking towards them, frown etched on face. The Ultimate Moral Compass stood near Mondo and said, "Bro…look. I understand that you use the motor and all but you should have shown down!"

"I didn't see no sign of a speed limit!"

"But think of the-"

The two got into an argument as Naegi sighed, already calming down from his initial adrenaline rush as he breathed in slowly, stabilizing his breathing pattern and-

"I'm sorry."

"Huh?"

Naegi perked his head up and saw Sonia staring down at him, a small solemn smile etched on her face. The Princess made a small sigh and repeated, "I'm sorry."

"What for?"

"For being a terrible friend," Sonia mused and eyed the sky. "I suppose I had actually been dragging you to do things you don't want, nor enjoy. And for that, I apologize."

"There's no need Sonia-senpai," Naegi said with a small smile and eyed her with reassuring eyes. "I really don't mind!"

She eyed him in a confused, yet happy manner. He was certainly an enigma, after all, a person who puts themselves behind for other people is…rare. With a smile, she said, "Then I'll take your word."

She opts a thinking face.

"In fact…how about you decide where we could go next time?"

Naegi blinked in surprise, before eyeing Sonia who smiled at him, her happiness aura returning once more as it radiated towards the Luckster. He unconsciously nods as the two walked inside the Academy. The day gone by normally, so did homeroom and some classes before Lunch time settled in.

The Princess and the Luckster this time sat on the roof of the Academy where they had a small talk, regarding to where they could go. "Personally I really haven't got much to do…" Naegi admits. "Though the timing is bad also. I'll be doing groceries for the house and-"

"We could go."

"G-Geh…you sure? It's…pretty boring to simply go shopping for the house."

Sonia shook her head and smiled. "While it is true I haven't got to do anything 'big' for the house save for some cooking and dishes…I really want to relieve the experience of actually contributing to a better scale…"

She fished out her journal and wrote a small note.

"Shopping…for…home…" She mused, before eyeing the Luckster. "Oh it's just a tiny list I made up…"

"List?"

"For things I wish to do, though most of them has been filled thanks to you," Sonia giggled, before eyeing the scenery before her. "The time of my third year exam would be just at the end of this month. Though things will be much more hectic on my third year, I wish to make the best of memories while I still can."

"Oh…is that so?"

"But think nothing off it. When could we leave?"

And just like that, Sonia's curious and fascinated nature over simple, mundane and boring things came back once more. As the day ended, the two left the Academy together where this time, the Luckster led the way.

"Truth to be told, I have never done shopping before," Sonia admits as he walked beside Naegi. "I do know how to use money but to spend it unless someone does it for me is a new thing…"

"So how did it go during your first year at the Academy?"

"I had people to do it," The Princess mused with a smile. "Kind people they were."

Naegi was curious about one thing. He had always noticed Sonia had things prepared for her, such as someone preparing lunch, buying her the things she need and all those things but…where did all these people go?

"I sent them home the moment my old hotel burned down," Sonia said as if she read Naegi's mind. "They were with me since I was a child, so it's the least I could do by giving them their freedom."

Naegi eyed Sonia who had a calm smile on her face as she continued, "To be living like this, to be doing my own things…it is a breath taking experience."

She eyed Naegi.

"I have to thank you for that."

"I-Is that so?" Naegi bushed a little at Sonia's compliment. "I-I didn't do much mind you…"

"You say that a lot," Sonia giggled as the Luckster raised an eyebrow. "Your Mother said that despite helping someone, you always say 'I didn't do much'."

"But I really didn't do much!"

The two had a lovely conversation all the way until they reached a large street with lots of vendors set up. "Is this a local market?" Sonia inquired with sparkles in her eyes as Naegi nods in response. "I've only seen it on the Palace's windows but never so close! This is amazing!"

The sight of a foreign girl with eyes sparkling in interest over a simple market did Garner some attention, and so the two walked into it. Naegi had a shopping bag in hand as he eyed a list his mother gave, purchasing some things.

"Vegetables…spices…meat…and-"

"Ooh?!" Sonia perked up in excitement as she points at a man hanging a large fish on a hook. Naegi perked his head up from picking a meat and momentarily eyed Sonia.

"It's called…well…hanging and cutting, or so my father has told me," Naegi explained. "The fish that man is cutting is quite hard to cut on a regular cutting board hence why he's hanging it, to cut it easier."

The Princess's eyes marveled with amazement as Naegi stared at her happy face, before opting a smile himself. Her aura radiated around the market and brought smiles to people, even the man who was hanging said fish smiled at her.

As the day moved on, and finishing their errand, the two is currently walking home. Naegi carried the bags as he said, "I suppose that concludes the list…"

He threw away the paper list at a nearby trash can as he said, "Sorry if it was simply shopping-"

"That was exciting!" Sonia chirped and eyed Naegi with stars in her eyes. "Never have I seen how sushi was made! Or how they store up those meat and fish in cold storage to make it preserve even longer! Or how they had cut meat in different methods, especially that hanging cutting thing!"

Sonia raised a plastic wrapped meat in her hands.

"And an old lady even gave us this large amount of meat for free! Why did she do it?"

"There are people who appreciates people who respects the old traditions. Maybe by you being simply amazed there was a refreshing sight for them?" Naegi explained. "Everyone has their quirks…"

"Is that so? Then I have much more to learn!"

The two laughed at the event and went back home to drop things off and momentarily take the moment to freshen up. As Sonia finished her bath, she spotted Naegi sitting in the dinner room, typing into his phone as if he was searching for something.

"Naegi-kun?"

"Ah, Sonia-senpai," Naegi said and eyed the Princess as he opts a small smile. The Princess sat across Naegi and said, "What are you doing?"

"Just searching some things up. In fact…there is a serious question I would like to ask…"

"Oh?"

"You say your Third Year exam will come at the end of the month…"

"Actually, mine will be a bit different," Sonia admits as she eyed Naegi. "Why?"

"There's this thing I'm planning actually…"

Sonia eyed the Luckster with curious eyes as he said, "Though the timing must be precise. It's a special event really…"

"Oh?" Sonia's musing showed signs of interest. "And what is this event actually?"

"Something I haven't done in a while, and maybe you haven't experienced it so…two birds with one stone I suppose?"

Sonia giggled.

"If you must know, our year end exam lies exactly three days from the end of the year. Mine however, will be a single, solo exam where I do it in a much more different place. It'll be held exactly a day after New years!"

Sonia clasped her hand and closed her eyes.

"Such as the chapter of this year ends, so will I have to claim my duty once more!"

Well she was indeed a Princess, and he doesn't even know how one of his senior, Fuyuhiko, will take his own test considering Hope's Peak Academy signed the heir to Japan's biggest Yakuza group…

Anyway, Naegi nods and said, "Then you will have time then…"

"Naegi-kun being this secretive?" Sonia teased. "And to what end a fellow escort such as yourself is hiding from this Princess?"

Naegi shrugged, grinning as he did so.

"It's a secret~."

Well knowing Naegi it could be something wonderful. As he stood up, she said, "So are you planning to go somewhere? If I may, I'll tag along!"

"I was about to invite you anyway," The Luckster mused and eyed the Princess. "Ever heard of an arcade?"

"Heard and see, but never actually gone there yet…"

"That was amazing!" Sonia chirped as stars filled her eyes. "I didn't know such game existed! This reminds me of the days Father took me to the military base!"

"Yeah…" Naegi slowly said. He had taken her to the arcade, to hopefully show her more things the two can enjoy. She took interest in this particular shooting game.

"Register a three letter name? I'll just go with…P…S…N. There! Princess Sonia Nevermind, what do you think Naegi-kun?"

And she made the highest record score on the game.

The number '999999999' stunned nearby passerby as Sonia smiled , before perking her head up as she eyed tickets coming out of the machine. She eyed Naegi who said, "Those tickets could be exchanged at the counter booth over there…"

He points towards a large booth with variety of prizes, ranging to small ones and very large ones. Sonia's eyes went star struck as she eyed a particular item. It was the highest prize anyone could exchange it for. Though it was but a mere sword, Sonia seemed intrigued at it.

"Such a precious gem sitting on a wall, waiting for it's chosen one to wield it!" Sonia exclaimed and earned a sweat drop from the Luckster as the Princess eyed him with a serious gaze. "We must give it honor by claiming it!"

"It's…just a plastic sword…"

"But the designs! The engraving on the blade! An elegant one at that!" Sonia insisted with child like excitement and eyed the sword again. "Maybe you can shoot golden beams out of it?!"

"That's…" Naegi went flabbergasted at the reference as Sonia turned around and pointed at the prize booth's clerk who seemed bored out of his mind.

"Mark my words that I shall obtain the holy sword by sunset!"

"…"

The clerk eyed Naegi with a 'Are You Serious' look who laughed nervously as Sonia turned heel and approached the many choices of games. "In which of these…games that gives out the most ticket?!"

"Asides the shooting game…" Naegi mused and pointed at another shooting game. This one in particular is simple. Shoot a prize, if you can hit it of course, and claim it. Three chances. However, amongst the rows of prizes were moving platform which has a huge bundle of tickets, and there was lots of them.

Sonia smiled at this.

"S-Sonia-senpai…are you serious about this?" Naegi asked nervously as a determined aura spread out from Sonia. The Princess walked towards the shooting game and fished out her purse and asked Naegi to carry her small bag.

"Mister…I would like to participate in this game!"

"Well five hundred yen per three shots and-"

Sonia placed several tens of thousands yen bills.

"I'll make the most of it!"

Naegi actually choked at the money she just dumped. It was to be expected she still received the insane amount of 'pocket money' from her parents but…really?!

"Well I love a good spirit kid but…" The clerk of the shooting game sneered as he eyed the gun. It was a bit rigged so shooters will have a harder time, hardly cheating as they can still shoot right? And what's more this foreigner girl seemed so simple-

Ding!

Sonia shot the bonus bundle as she held the rifle like gun with a single hand, and shot it in a point blank manner.

"S-Sorry to be a bother…" Naegi apologized at the Arcade's owner as said owner grunted and left the two Ultimate Students. Naegi sighed out and eyed the sky. Sunset had come and Sonia and he stood in front of the Arcade…with lots of wrapped gifts next to them.

In fact, it looked like a mountain of them!

Sonia however, didn't mind the other prizes as she held her goal, the sword. Though it was plastic and painted to look like metal, Naegi was sure he saw a gleaming silver light as Sonia held it high. "This is amazing!" Sonia chirped and swung down the sword like a child playing with one.

"I didn't know plastic could be made into armaments!"

"T-They're not used for combat you know…"

"Ex….Calibu-"

"Sonia-senpai, we don't have the right to make the reference and the authour is too lazy to make another disclaimer!"

The Princess tilt her head in confusion as the Luckster sighed a bit.

"A-At any rate, how should we carry all of these things?"

Sonia opts a thinking face, momentarily lowering her sword, before she fished out an object from her purse. It was a silver colour phone, but oddly shaped as it only had three buttons there. She pressed on one of them before putting it back on her purse.

"Now we wait a bit."

"W-What was that?"

"Just an object Mother gave to me. It serves as beacon when I need things. 'Vehicle', 'People Service' and 'Extra Funds'."

"How does it work?"

"It sends a signal to a nearby satellite to pin point my location therefore registering the things that I need before the request is sent to a nearby operator that works for my Homeland Kingdom, and will contact another operator who will provide me the things I need. A minimum three minutes are waited before my requested item is sent."

Naegi blinked at this. That was…a bizarre technology but seeing she was a Princess, it didn't come across weird to him. That and Souda's inventions were out of this world as well…

Ddddrrrr!

As soon as he finished that line, the sound of something in the air was heard. Naegi peered up as the rush of wind was felt and up above he saw was a-

A helicopter.

With a limo attached to it.

Sonia merely waved up as the limo was placed in front of them with the helicopter flying off as it finished it's job. Sonia giggled as a man walked out of the limo with a Butler suit and stood near Sonia. "Princess," He greeted, before eyeing Naegi. "Is this an acquaintance?"

"He's part of the family I'm staying with at the moment, but that's not the point here. Klaus, take all of these items and load it up, after that, I will instruct you on where to go once you are done." Sonia said in a more lady like manner as the butler nod, before proceeding to pick the items up.

Naegi decided to help the butler before he said, "What are you doing Sir? This is my duty and-"

"Two is better then one I always say," Naegi said with a small smile. "Besides, it'll get things done faster."

The butler eyed Sonia who also looked surprised as herself. The two silently loaded the things before the Luckster went inside the limo and sat across Sonia who eyed him. "You sure do love to lend a hand to people," Sonia pointed out. "You remind me of someone."

"Oh?" Naegi mused as he felt the car moving with Klaus the butler driving, currently at not destination in mind. Sonia approached her butler and whispered something in his ears, before he nodded and carried on driving.

"Oh yes indeed…" Sonia continued as she eyed Naegi. He was a kind and warm hearted individual, and such features reminds her of an old hero she had back in her home land. Said hero had a nice and warm personality like him, even downright to the hair where a single sharp point rested!...or was it called an ahoge?

The Princess smiled a bit as Naegi stared outside the window. Snow had settled in, though tiny amounts were dropping though. "I think we may have a white Christmas this year…" He mused as he eyed the Princess who looked curious.

"White Christmas? What's the difference with the normal Christmas?"

"It's…hmm…a term, or so my Father has said. It doesn't usually snow until the start of January…I think…"

"Is that so?"

Sonia peered up to the snow…and then frowned.

So Christmas is coming in soon? That would mean…her exam is coming up soon. With a small sigh which didn't go past by Naegi, he asked, "Is something wrong? Are you not enjoying yourself?"

"It's not that…it's nothing really…" Sonia replied with a sincere smile, however…this time, it was different. Naegi stared into Sonia's eyes, and apparently, it seems…drifted. Like her mind was occupied by something.

Did she disliked something? Was she bored? Or is something bothering her? Naegi felt a bit worried for her, before she smiled in her usual manner once more. He eyed her again, and this time, her body was a bit stiff.

Maybe spending time with her a lot had made him aware of certain things that she doesn't very time, like she makes a hidden frown when she's not happy, or her eyes would always sparkle at things she find exciting even if it's boring and mundane things.

Maybe…he'll have to use the big guns to cheer her up…

And so, the days moved on.

It honestly felt faster in the Princess's case. The things she spent, and the time she does it with Naegi were taken to heart. The two had spend a lot of time together, finishing of Sonia's massive list. They had compromised truth to be told, alternating between hers and Naegi's desire. There was never a day where the two wasn't seen with each other now.

Whenever they did the things Naegi wanted, it was always an amazing experience and thus a new thing to put into her list was crossed off as soon as it was placed. However, Naegi still accompanied her on the things he wasn't either interested in, or he had done it already.

The snow had settled around town, though in small amounts, the lights of the area and city made it quite a beautiful sight, and made everyone wore their winter gears already. Currently, we find our Princess and Luckster leaving a large museum.

"I'm so sorry that you didn't enjoy that…" Sonia apologized a bit to Naegi who shrugged and smiled at her.

"It's nothing, though I have visited the Museum of Japan's History already, I wasn't bored at all. It might even help me in tests!"

Sonia giggled, before breathing out a puff of white mist. "It sure is cold today…" She mused and eyed the nearby stores. "And everyone's already preparing for Christmas…"

"It's already the 25th Sonia-senpai…" Naegi I reminded her, promoting the Princess to make a halt in her walk. Sonia remained silent at those words as she opts a heavy thinking face for a few seconds, before sighing out.

"So only five days remaining huh…" She mused quietly as Naegi eyed her. Her face seemed a bit solemn before she made a strained smile to her self. What was she thinking about? Naegi didn't like her like this.

He opts a thinking face, before he ripped open a small bag he carried as he searched for something. "If I recall…" Naegi mused to himself as he fished out his wallet and counted the money he held. Sonia tilts her head in a curious manner, before Naegi closed his wallet in a satisfied manner.

"Before we go home…there's something I would like to show you Sonia-senpai…"

"Eh?"

The Luckster smiled and lead the Princess to a taxi stand, before using it as he asked the driver to go towards a specific direction. It was but a short ride actually where the two arrived in some kind of…amusement park.

It wasn't the ones where it had large coasters, nor extreme rides but rather it was geared towards the 'family' type of amusement park. The thing that was particularly standing out due to the sheer height of the ride was the Ferris wheel and a tower drop.

The Luckster huffed out white smoke due to the cold air, before smiling as he lead the Princess towards the Ferris Wheel. This time, the Princess wasn't stranger to it. She had often ride in one back in her Homeland, marveling the sights as she stood within the cart of the Ferris Wheel enjoying the view from above.

"A special occasion perhaps?" Sonia mused aloud as Naegi tilt his head back and opt a smile.

"It's a secret."

She made a playful pout, but foud Naegi's secretive attitude a bit amusing. Naegi purchased the tickets for the two of them, with the ticket guy whistling at Naegi and Sonia. "Nice catch there kid…" The man teased. Naegi shook his head with a slightly red face as Sonia giggled.

After a minute waiting patiently, their cart finally arrived. Naegi and Sonia entered is as they took their sit across each other. As the cart slowly began moving up, Naegi's expression turned a bit serious as he relaxed his shoulder and gazed at the Princess.

"Sonia-senpai…"

"Hm?"

"Are you happy?"

"E-Eh?"

Sonia's ever calm expression shifted into that of confusion as she eyed Naegi's serious expression. She tilt her head to the side in a confused manner as Naegi sighed a bit and scratched his cheeks with a finger. "I uuh…have noticed you don't seem so happy recently…" He started slowly. "Is something wrong?"

Was she…that expressive? She was raised to keep her emotions in check so it shouldn't be possible. Maybe she had been used to be living…'normal' with the Naegi's? But in that case, why would he be worried? Is it bad?

"Is there a reason why you're asking this?" Sonia returned back with a question. "I won't lie, I am indeed thinking of certain things but it's not a large problem at all. So I am curious as to why 're you asking?"

"It's because I care about you."

A small tinge of pink entered Sonia's cheeks as Naegi sighed out. "I really want you to have fun and be comfortable with us Sonia-senpai, and this started at the beginning of the month!"

So he's been noticing her?

"If there is any problem, please, you can talk to me…"

"Rest assured Naegi-kun," Sonia said with in a calm manner. "I am fine-"

"You've got that wrong!"

"Geh?"

"I've seen the moments where you look so solemn, so sad…so…empty," Naegi continued with a sad tone. "Do you…not enjoy our time? Is something lacking?"

"It's nothing…really," Sonia assured Naegi in her usual tone and happy smile. "I do appreciate the thought Naegi-kun. It flatters me that you took notice of my…moments of thinking."

Naegi leaned back, though he felt a bit unsure, her words would suffice for now. Still…there was something that's going through her head. He hasn't, not once has seen her express any…deep thoughts. Of the three months she stayed, she was simply being her bubbly usual self but…

The start of the month is where she started being…a bit different than usual. There was moments where her face was void of any emotions, or an intense negative aura was felt coming from her. And she seemed to be growing anxious by each day as it gets closer to the end of the month.

He sighed a bit.

"I'm sorry for…pressing the question…" Naegi breathed out. "I ruined the moment did I?"

"Nonsense!" Sonia assured the Luckster with a smile. "I haven't had anyone who really pressed a matter so much over my well being so it's really appreciated!"

The Princess smiled at Naegi who in turn relaxed him as he smiled back.

"T-Thank you…"

"You're most welcome Naegi-kun…"

As the two leaned back on their sit, the Ferris Wheel finally made their cart reached it's highest point, Sonia's eyes sparkling with amazement as the ride came into a pause with their cart giving a spectacular view of the city in front of them.

The lights of the city added with a snowing really made things beautiful. Sonia stood up and eyed the window, eyes gazing at the view. Naegi smiled at her happy expression…before her expression dropped slightly.

Sonia eyed the scene in a calm manner, as if it was to be her last time to see such a magnificent sight as a solemn smile was etched on her face. "…I really love this…" She mused as Naegi perked his head up.

"Sonia-senpai?"

"The moments, the gifts, the places we went through…"

She turned around and gave a calm smile towards the Luckster.

"I thank you for it Naegi-kun…"

The Luckster blushed at the compliment, before he perked his head up. "Ah!" He started, before stuffing his hand inside his bag in search of an object. Sonia tilt her head in a curious manner, before she saw Naegi pulling out a wrapped, flat box.

"Oh you didn't…!" Sonia exclaimed in a surprised manner. "This is…"

"Merry Christmas Sonia-senpai…" Naegi said with a grin. The Princess was certainly caught off guard at the action as she happily accepted the gift.

"Naegi-kun…you shouldn't have!"

"I uuh…thought it would be best though…not like I had anything to spend my allowance on…"

"What?"

"Nothing!" Naegi quickly covered his track, though the seal had been done. So Naegi spent his allowance on a gift for her? Her chest felt warm as she slowly opened the wrapper slowly, before she got a small red flat box beneath the wrap.

She opened the box slowly to reveal a beautiful, sparkling necklace. The chain was silver in colour but what was striking was the gem on the necklace. It was oval shaped, but had splitting, horizontal colour, with the top half being emerald and the lower half blue in colour.

"There's also a ribbon which can make the necklace into a barouche…" Naegi explained. "T-The gems isn't really emerald but-"

Sonia froze.

She eyed the blue gem.

"This is…sapphire?"

"Y-Yes…" Naegi explained, a bit nervous. "Had to use almost all of my savings though…"

"Why?"

"W-Well…I want to at least measure up the things you usually wear…"

She frowned but-

"Not because you're a Princess but…because you're my friend."

"But this cost a fortune! You said this used almost all of your savings!"

"A small price to pay for a dear friend."

Sonja stared at the necklace, frozen. Why…why did he spent so much money for her? She knew that he knew that she had tons of jewelry that was even worth in millions so why?!

"I…uuh…don't know if it helps but…I do hope you're happy…"

She eyed him, eyes filled with confusion.

"I-I know that I really can't give a grand experience but…I-I do want you to know that I really enjoyed spending time with you…"

"You-"

"It was the main reason why I always follow you around."

?!

Sonia slightly recoiled back at the statement. "You…simply liked hanging out with me?" she questioned. "W-Why…"

"Because it really is enjoyable to go with you."

"…"

Sonia went silent a bit as she eyed the beautiful city through the window. Her mind was swarming with thoughts. Never has she felt such warmth and kindness in such a genuine manner, and this was above the ones who treated her like a Princess!

How can someone be so…caring? Her face once more became void of emotion as Naegi's smile dropped. So she disliked the gift? It sort of figures as the gift didn't even hold a candle to her standard jewelry and-

"Can you…help me?..."

"Help?"

Sonia raised her hair present her neck.

"Put the necklace on me please."

Naegi's face went red a bit, but slowly nodded and took the necklace from the box and slowly wrapped his arms around Sonia's body, before reeling it back as he clipped the necklace. Once secured, Naegi stepped back as Sonia lowered her hair.

Though he couldn't see, Sonia was currently gripping her hands hard as she sighed out heavily, a small tear ran down her cheeks.

The following days was…dark. In the Princess's case that is. After their ride together, Sonia had been deep in thought, not one moment she was seen without a thinking face, as if something important was about to happen.

Of times she interacted, she was still her usual bubbly self but it was when she was alone when she enters her heavy thinking demeanor. It was exactly the last day of the month, with midnight signifying New Year's and through out the week, Sonia's tensed aura was even noticeable by her classmates.

It wasn't a surprise really, due to the fact that she had her Year End exam before going into her third year, however, unlike the others, she had yet to take hers. Class 77-B had finished their Year End exam days ago, but Sonia's one was different.

It was kept a secret from anyone, even from the Naegi's themselves. Sonia said once it would take place at the start of the next month, which is exactly a day after New Year's. However, despite everyone's speculation as to why she was nervous or even in deep thought was actually…

"Sonia-san…your parents called."

Was way off.

"Are you sure you're not coming with us?"

Naegi shook his head with a smile as he eyed his parents and Komaru. The three were dressed up in their winter gears as they loaded something's up on their car with Naegi leaning by the door. Naegi's Mother eyed her son, before kissing him on the forehead as she got into the car.

"Hm? What's going on?"

Sonia yawned a bit. She had taken a nap just now, and just woke up to see the Naegi's, minus Naegi himself, was loading things into the car. "Ah, you're awake…" Naegi mused and pointed towards the car. "It's just a thing we do at the year's end. Go pick a place to celebrate New Year's and stay the night…"

"Wait…why aren't you dressed up?" Sonia questioned as Naegi smiled at her, a hint which she got. "You are…staying back? With me?"

Naegi nods as Sonia looked even more confused. "Why? I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself!" Sonia declared with a determined face. "You needn't be worried for me!"

"It's my duty to watch over you anyway…" Naegi mused. "Besides, I don't mind it."

"So we get the place to ourselves?!" Sonia said with a bit of excitement. "This is what they call…em…'home alone' right?"

"S-Sort off…"

"Take care guys!" Komaru chirped and waved as the car off away. The Princess waved happily back as Naegi sighed a bit.

"Sorry for not informing you sooner. Kaa-san said to keep it a secret lest you insist that I go and leave you alone…" The Luckster said as Sonia tilt her head back, a small smile etched on her face.

"She knows me all too well…"

"I think we all do now…" Naegi said with a smile. Though the atmosphere was nice and cozy, Naegi had other plans. "Sonia-senpai…"

"Yes?"

Naegi momentarily eyed the sky, evening was settling in as made a small smile. "Do you…want to go celebrate New Year's with me?" He asked and eyed the Princess who had stars in her eyes.

"My first time actually celebrating it with a dear friend! Of course I would like to go!"

Because despite her happy demeanor, Naegi knows all too well she was in her most heaviest time right now, evident with bangs beneath her eyes starting to form and the heavy thinking expressions she has when she was alone. In fact, she seemed to be straining her happy demeanor right now.

Naegi opts a thinking face, before sighing a bit as he fished his phone out and dialed a number. Sonia wondered off to change as the person Naegi called picked up.

"What is it? You are very much aware that-"

"S-Sorry Togami-kun…" Naegi said quietly and turned around to walk towards the living room. Unbeknownst to the Luckster, Sonia lurked nearby. She had changed fast, excited by the invitation when she couldn't help but overhear Naegi's conversation with someone on the phone as she came down the stairs slowly.

"Yeah I was thinking that I'll be cancelling the lower side…just taking the top side…"

Hmm?

Sonia peeked on the corner of the living room as she saw Naegi talking over the phone with someone. He seemed to be thinking of something deep, before he said, "Yeah…and once again, thank you. I wouldn't have gotten it if it weren't for you…"

"Hmph…" replied over the phone, though Sonia wasn't able to hear it. "You needn't have to add your own money. That necklace was but a cheap one for me…"

"A hundred thousand yen is…quite a lot you know. But thanks anyway…"

"Think nothing of it. You owe me for this."

"Understood."

As Naegi hung up, Sonia entered the living room and said, "Naegi-kun, you ready?"

"A-Ah, yeah…" Naegi said as he puts on his winter jacket. "Shall we? New Year is quite around the corner!"

Sonia nodded in agreement as the two left the Naegi Residence. While cold, it wasn't that cold to the point it was freezing, just a chilly night. They had a comfortable silence, though the mind of the Princess was extremely occupied.

She had overheard the conversation, something about Naegi with money problem maybe? Does this have anything to do with the necklace he gave her? If so, did he spent that much that he had to owe someone money? Or I'd it affect him and-

"Sonia-senpai…"

Naegi's voice cuts the Princess's thoughts off as she turned towards him, smiling as she did so. However, what Naegi saw was a very, very tiny amount of strain on her face. He wouldn't have noticed it if she didn't stay with him, but now he can be quite confident that he knows her expressions, even if it is not to a perfect degree.

"Is something wrong?"

And there he asks that question again. Was she losing her touch to keep her emotions in check? These three months certainly…changed her a lot. With a small sigh, she said, "It's nothing, honest!"

She smiled brightly at him.

"Once again, thank you for asking."

"I-If you say so…"

He wanted to believe those words, honest, but she was obviously upset over something. What does it concern? It was the object of his thoughts for over a month now and it's seriously bugging him. She wasn't like this, and he didn't like how she kept those…negative emotions to herself.

After a silent walk together, Naegi had finally led the two towards their destination. The two had arrived on a building. It looked like a normal building actually, save for-

"And so the two of you arrive."

A familiar haughty voice was heard as the two blinked, before noticing a boy standing before the building with a lady behind him. It was Byakuya.

"Togami-kun?" Naegi said as Byakuya pushed up his glasses and huffed, his serious gaze landing on the Princess, then at Naegi.

"I was told you had a guest but…the Princess of Novoselic? Really?"

Naegi sweat dropped but scratched his cheeks. "I-I did told you it was our Senior…"

"Naegi-kun, what's this?" Sonia questioned. "Are you two planning something?"

"More like Naegi did…" Byakuya mused and walked past by the two. "The stairs are on the left side as the elevator is currently in repairs. I've done my part now so I'll be leaving."

"Thanks for everything Togami-kun!" Naegi voiced his thanks and received a mere wave back as the Affluent Progeny left the two. Sonia looked confused as she tilt her head with Naegi smiling. "Hope you like this…"

Because if she doesn't, this was honestly his last ditch attempt to make her truly happy.

He eyed her.

He wasn't a mind reader but something tells him Sonia's deep thinking runs a bit deeper, something personal…no…extremely personal. Like something she was trying to hide or…she wasn't confident enough to talk about it?

Whatever it was, he hoped she would be enlightened enough to share it with this, just even if it is little, or even a single, microscopic detail. As the two ascends the stair, Sonia eyed Naegi's back as her thoughts swarmed again.

Judging from the place, and seeing it had no people around at the moment, either this building was currently empty due to it being New Year, or Byakuya owns this and decided to use it for something Naegi planned up.

The fact that he needed the entire building empty was also making her wonder what kind of thing Naegi h has cooked up to make it private…

Her thoughts however was cut off as she heard the sound of a door being opened up. They had arrived on the roof. Sonia felt a anticipation on her chest, before she took a deep breath and followed behind Naegi as the two arrived at the roof top and…!

It was mostly empty save for two chairs and a small table between them with a box on it. Eh? This was it? Why did such a small thing required the entire building to be emptied off? Naegi clearly saw Sonia's surprised reaction as he scratched his cheek again, sighing a bit.

"I-I know it isn't much and…um…too much?" Naegi asked as Sonia shook her head, a polite smile etched on her face.

"It's not that but just…curious…"

"Eh?"

"It's clear Togami-kun owns this building and the two of you planned this out yes?"

"Y-Yes that's true…"

"Then why go all the trouble to clear out the building? What makes this place special?"

"It's…actually this…" Naegi explained as he gestured her towards the two chairs. The chairs were positioned to be facing a specific direction, and it gave of a view of a breathtaking scene of the city. The lights of the city was seen all around from a high place, the winter like atmosphere especially the nice feeling of New Year's coming in soon.

"Oh…my…" Sonia expressed her amazement. True, the Ferris Wheel ride was higher but…this was a moment and place where the two could spend their time there for as much as they like, without anyone intruding on them whatsoever.

"Oh and there's the fireworks show. The building here gives the best view, close to be amazing and far from the smoke or any other interruption," Naegi explained, before eyeing phone for the time. "And it's just five minutes till' New Year's…"

The two took their sit, and while Sonia felt aesthetic, she was a bit surprised that Naegi went so far. Well, sort off, the thought was nice but clearing an entire building was a bit surprising. She made a happy smile at the thought that someone was so willing to go so far-

"Are you happy?"

Sonia's thoughts were cut off as Naegi asked her that question once more. She however, made playful frown. "Naegi-kun, did I not say that I was happy before? I have nothing wrong with me so far, nor am I feeling down at all!" The Princess assured the Luckster once more.

"Then why are you squinting your brows?"

…

…

…

Huh?

Sonia blinked, before Naegi eyed her seriously. She felt a pressure in between there brows and true enough, she was frowning a bit. What the-

"This is why I brought you here Sonia-senpai," Naegi before he opts a small smile and gazed at the beautiful scenery before him. "I am not here to confront about that actually…"

"Then-"

"I simply want to make you happy."

…

…

…

"But I am happy," Sonia stated with a small smile, this time her face is smiling properly. "I do admit I have been a bit in thoughts, but once more, it isn't that serious…"

Naegi eyed the Princess who smiled genuinely, before he made a nod. "Then you may open your gift," He mused and points at the table. He wasn't going to pry anymore, her face seemed to be in genuine happiness, and he was more then content to see it.

The mood lightened as Sonia tilted her head. "Really?" She giggled. "You needn't have to buy me a gift you know…" The Princess said with a playful scolding tone, but placed her hands on the box. "But I shall accept this with all my heart!"

The Princess cradled the box, feeling it a bit. It was a bit heavy, but not too heavy. Just…medium weight maybe. As the hour of New year was coming, Sonia lifted the cover if the box and found a camera within. She knew this camera. It was a simple camera that could be carried anywhere with you…however, judging from it's sleek cover and weight, this seemed to be the ones that was expensive.

"A…camera?" Sonia mused, before erupting into a beaming smile. "I can take record if my time here now!"

"Indeed that was the goal actually…" Naegi admitted with a happy smile. "I'm glad you're happy with it."

"But of course! You shouldn't have gone through the trouble to-"

"It's nothing really…" Naegi mused and leaned back on his chair, eyeing his phone as several minutes remained until New year's. As the time moved, Sonia eyed the camera…before pointing it towards Naegi. The flash wasn't on so the Luckster wasn't aware of it.

The Princess giggled at the picture. From her angle, it seemed perfect. Naegi I was looking at the scenery before him, with a small wind blowing his hair as a calm smile was etched on his face. He really looked cool in this picture.

Sonia eyed the picture in an affectionate manner, before she sighed. "Naegi-kun…" She started. "I'm sorry."

"Eh?"

"I…know I wasn't exactly myself the entire month as I…" Sonia sighed out, before eyeing the city. "I wasn't myself truth to be told."

"Sonia-senpai?"

Sonia opts a solemn smile this time as her gaze softens. "Did you know…J really loved my time with you and your family? I really take my time with you guys to heart…" She said with a heavy smile. "Just as I have always wished…"

She eyed him.

"So sorry…I didn't mean to make the atmosphere deep…"

"It's fine really…" Naegi said. The Luckster felt a heavy load coming from Sonia as he eyed her, before she peered up as their gaze locked on. The Princess's stare felt as if it was drilling a hole into his soul, before she looked away towards the city again.

"Naegi-kun…can I ask something?"

"Anything…"

"I am indeed curious. Why do you go so far for my well being?" Sonia questioned, before closing her eyes. "I…didn't have any friends back at home, nor time to do normal things. Is it normal for a friend to do this? I had understand you explained to me before that it's how you usually do things but…to go really deep for a person's well being…"

Naegi opts a thinking face as he said, "W-Well I don't know if it's considered to be strange or not, but my answer remains the same. It's what I do for my friends…"

He eyed her directly as the sounds of fireworks being shot was heard.

"And to answer your main question…"

Sonia eyed him as the fireworks reached it's peak into the sky and…!

"I really do care about you."

As the sounds of fireworks exploding boomed across the sky, such as the feeling of New year's rushed into Naegi. At the very moment those words escaped his lips, Sonia's eyes widen in surprise at those words. Just like the fireworks, her heart exploded at that very moment.

For a while, Naegi stared at the beautiful fire show while the Princess eyed him with a still stunned expression. Her emotions were conflicted at the moment. Those words…his actions…all of them…

Is it truly normal?! Is it truly okay for her to have feelings like this?!

"…N-Naegi-kun…"

"Ye-"

Naegi responded, but he was cut off mid sentence at the sight before him. Sonia was currently lowering her head, clutching her camera with a vice grips as she shook a bit, small sniffling was heard. This time, Naegi stood up with haste, wanting to ask what happened but all he got was a request.

"Can…can we go home now?"

It…had been a conflicting moment. At that very moment, I was torn.

Sonia peered up, eyes glazed of any emotion as she wrote in her journal.

Such as I try to look the other way, I can't. This was…this is…

She growled quietly, a rare action from her as her head couldn't think up of any words for what she felt right now.

I am…no fool to this feeling. It was a thing I tried to really avoid during my time here…

She sighed and rested her head on her desk. The two had returned home in an abrupt manner, with a heavy and awkward silence atmosphere on the way back. Sonia had swiftly returned to her room, now writing in her journal. She had forgo any formalities due to her she feels now, only dressed a simple tank top and shorts, though her leggings remained with her as she felt cold in her feet.

Her hair was a bit tussled from too many head ruffling at her conflicted feelings now. Another heavy sigh escaped her lips as her rested head peered up at an object next to her. It was the camera Naegi gifted. She used her free hand and turned it on, eyeing the only picture she had currently.

It was Naegi's picture.

She stared at it for another moment, before began writing again.

Naegi Makoto is an…enigma to me. He is really something special, that I admit. How he treats people equally, how he goes so far for the best of others, and even time to time, put his own interests aside for sake of others joy.

Truly, I had never met a person so pure at heart and has a gentle around them. The time I had been sending with him was lovely and…

She stopped writing momentarily.

Such as I feel right now, as I try to push it away…he made me feel alive. To be a normal person, to be a simple girl. To be Sonia Nevermind the girl, not the Princess of Novoselic…

She bit her lips a bit.

That is my dream. However, such as I dream…I am a Princess before I am a person. That is my destiny. That is my fate. But even so…he…he…made my dream come true, even if it was a fleeting one.

Her heart began beating a bit faster.

Just…just once…even if it's once…I will do what I wish to do. Not as a Princess, not as an Ultimate Student…but as my own person.

And at the exact moment, we take our story to our Luckster, who is currently resting in his room, lying on his bed as he stared at the ceiling. The roof top moment was going good to be honest…until Sonia requested to go home fast.

She seemed to be in a rather gloomy mood when the fireworks show started. Maybe it was something he said? Did he annoy her? Did she actually disliked his concern over her? Or maybe she didn't like the normalcy of the entire trip?

Part of him thinks he was partly responsible as he sighed heavily. If his memory serves him correct, tomorrow, or rather, later, would be the time of Sonia's practical exam for her Third Year. Did it involve that?

He ruffled his hair in a fit of frustration over his thoughts. "Maybe I was pushing it too far…" He mused to himself. "Maybe if I had just-"

Knock!

A knock in his door interrupted his train of thoughts. Knowing it was the Princess seeing it was only the two of them at the house, Naegi swiftly rushed towards the door and opened it, expected to see the Princess only to see no one there.

He opts a confused face and peered down the hall where he saw Sonia's room door open with her head peeking out. She eyed him as their gazes met and the two went into a stare. It was brief however as Sonia said, "Can you come into my room? I wish to speak something with you."

It sounded like a demand to be honest, though he too needed to speak with her so he made a nod and walked towards her room as she entered it. Naegi slowly opened the door and came in though the first thing he did was flinching at Sonia herself.

"G-Geh…" He silently grunt in surprise, seeing her casual attire. It was…rather revealing and surprising to be honest, before he quickly reminded himself she needed to talk. He took a sit by the desk and sat down as he turned to face her.

"You needed to speak with me?" He started, thinking it's best that he started the conversation. The Princess sat by the edge of her bed, eyeing Naegi, before sighing a bit as she pointed towards a small tray of a cup and water by her desk.

"Sorry, before we start, I need a glass of water. Can you pass it to me?"

She sounds hoarse. Naegi nodded silently and did her request, handing the glass of water to her as she took a long sip, before sighing out again. "To begin with…" She started slowly as she settled the glass near her. "I want to apologize my…unruly behavior tonight…"

"It's fine but…can you explain to me what happened? If you want to of course…"

Sonia slowly pat the spot next to her and getting the message, Naegi sat next to her as he noticed her face looked a bit glum. "I must say that I…didn't expect you to say those words…" Sonia explained. "Do you really care for me that much?"

"With all my heart."

She smiled solemnly at it. Naegi noticed this as she leaned back, resting on the bed. Being with the Naegi's for quite a while really made her loosen up. She had became more casual over things, even her usual speech pattern that has graceful words in them, though it still came by time to time.

She peered to the side and stared at Naegi, before she said, "Is it normal for friends to do that?"

She was asking that question again, and sensing that he thought that, Sonia giggled softly. "I'm sure that's quite the often question you receive from me yes?" She spoke up, earning a small nod from Naegi. "The…term 'Friendship' is still foreign to me, even after all the time I've spent here."

"R-Really?"

"Indeed. Though I stayed in Japan for more then a year, even all those amazing moments I spent with my Classmates…it was still a foreign subject to me. I wasn't raised around my people after all…"

Sonia closed her eyes, relaxing a bit.

"I had always wanted that. Ever since I was a child, I wanted a friend. I was always cooped up at the castle back at my homeland. I do cherish those moments but there was something missing. Like a sense of companionship."

She sat up, face a bit glum now.

"But that's such a fleeting dream."

"Sonia-senpai?"

"I am a Princess before I am a person. That is my destiny. I know…even I know myself…despite how I try to avoid it…"

She eyed Naegi.

"My time here would come to end."

"?!"

Naegi's surprised reaction made Sonia smiled solemnly at him as she closed her eyes, a peaceful expression on her face. "I'm…fine with it actually…" She spoke up, surprising Naegi as he widens his eyes. "That is my duty as a Princess. I must come to terms with it eventually."

She kept her peaceful expression, before biting her lip slowly as she sighed out heavily, covering her face with her hands as she began to shake a bit.

"H-However…"

Her voice grew hoarse and raspy as she peered up, tears leaking up from her face.

"The girl within me doesn't want this to end!"

As her cries softly filled the room, Naegi could only stare at the girl before him. She wasn't a Princess, nor an student of an elite Academy. She was just a normal girl who tried very hard to fulfill her dreams, even if it was a fleeting one.

To be normal, to be just a normal girl, that was all she asked. She didn't resent her destiny, but she too wish if there was any other way she could stay. A complicated situation indeed for a girl like her. Naegi now knew why she preferred to be treated normally instead of a Princess, why she loved to do normal day to day things, why she had looked so glum on certain moments…

"But…at the very least…I…I…made precious memories thanks to you and my friends here…" Sonia sniffled a bit. She eyed him with a teary smile and said, "…Thank you so much…"

"I…am happy I could help…"

Sonia smiled at him in an affectionate manner as she slowly leaned towards him, resting her head on his shoulder as he stiffened a bit at the contact, before relaxing a bit.

"You are…really something you know that?"

"I am?"

"You placed my interest, well being and myself above your own things…" She mused, smiling at the memory on how he would spend time with her despite not liking certain activities. "And you were with me all the way…"

"I will always be with you Sonia-senpai, even if you leave us, or the Academy, I'll still be there to be with you."

She peered up at him with a blushing expression. He certainly made her feel…fuzzy and warm, and not in a physical manner. His kindness has really touched her, especially how he go so far to make her mood better. He placed her above himself even, and not because she was a Princess…

Because she was his friend.

Around him, she was just a normal girl who he keeps sending time with. And she wouldn't want it in any other way. With a smile, she said, "Naegi-kun…" as she stared at him. Their close proximity and she looking at him made him shiver a bit.

"Can I…just…just once more, can I ask something?"

He heard the sound of paper being ruffled as he noticed Sonia has a paper clutched in hand. It was her to do list that he showed her once. It was quite long already and took a glimpse of many crossed out things to do.

"I want one more thing."

So she's asking for something from him? As he peered to the list, he noticed…his name. His name was on the list. He blinked in confusion and stared at her as she-

"Hungh!"

Naegi suddenly recoiled back as he sniffed something. Something from…Sonia. It was…a pleasant smell but…something was wrong. He felt his body heat up by the chest as Sonia giggled. "You were always the one to give surprises…" Sonia mused and eyed him. "I like that."

"S-Sonia-senpai?"

With a shift of tone, Sonia tilt her body to the side and eyed Naegi's form. His face was flushed for some reason, and his breathing got heavier. The Princess giggled in a rather menacing/sweet manner as she sat on her knees, before crawling towards the Luckster, electing a shocked expression from him.

"S-Sonia-senpai?!" He exclaimed in surprise, his brain suddenly being fuzzy as he tried to crawl back, only to feel the back of the bed behind him. Stuck, he tried to scoot away but to no avail as Sonia crawled above him, his gaze desperately trying to stare at her eyes and not her cleavage dangerously presenting itself.

It didn't helped that she only wore a tank top and he saw no sign of a bra-

That isn't the point here!

Naegi stared at Sonia's eyes as she smiled sweetly at him. "I mean it…Naegi-kun…" She cooed as Naegi shivered a bit. "I want you."

"W-W-Wh-"

"Because I wouldn't have it any other way," She explained, smiling affectionately at him. "You are the only person who treats me normally. Others do as well but there was a sense of boundary between me and them. They are aware of me being a Princess. You however…you treat me like a girl."

She enclosed her face towards him.

"And that's what I wanted. Now…I want you."

Their gaze lands on each other's eyes as their lips were enclosing.

"Because you are the Knight in shining armour I have always waited for. And for that…"

Naegi sucked in a breath.

"I love you."

Chup!

Their lips connected, sending a powerful pulse on their back, shivering a bit at the contact. Her lips were soft and her womanly scent was over powering Naegi's senses. He doesn't even know why his body was reacting like this but…

He didn't mind.

The two remained as they were, enjoying the contact in each other, before the Princess departs slowly, blushing heavily as she did so. She was met with Naegi's slightly stunned and dazed, yet smiling face. She slowly sat up as Naegi said, "S-Sonia-senpai…"

"It's fine," She mused. "I have expressed my feelings. I understand if you don't-"

"T-That's not it…" Naegi said with a slight pink tinge on his face as he gazed to the side. "I-It was pleasant…and…"

"Naegi-kun…"

"I do accept you feelings," He said with a smile, electing a large smile from the Princess, though she stopped when she saw Naegi's confused expression. "But can I ask…what's wrong with my body?"

"Eh?"

"This only happened when I…um…sniffed your scent."

Sonia blinked, before leaning forward again, prompting Naegi to shudder at her scent once more as a small playful smile was etched on her face. "So you noticed it? I really can't hide things from you…" She giggled in a playful manner. "It's the water that you gave me just now…"

"E-Eh?"

"It's filled with a special liquid from my homeland," She cooed and pressed her body towards Naegi's, the Luckster feeling two soft sensations on his chest and a hand trailing in his thighs. "It increases a woman's pheromone for sexual activity. The pheromone that I give out can increase the opposite's sex's sex drive, senses, urge…just about everything. But what I like it is that…it also makes you quite…"

Sonia traced her smooth fingers above Naegi's crotch, alarming the Luckster as she snaked her hand into his pants and gently gripped His-

"Hugh!"

Naegi reeled his head back as his cock instantly went hard, straining at his pants as he felt like he was about to burst!

"It makes you quite sensitive…"

She giggled as Naegi breathed out heavily, his face flushed with pleasure. She sat up as her breast was smooshed on his face as she used her free hand to fished out Naegi's cock, gently stroking it. Her soft hands and her breast at his face made Naegi groan out in pleasure, his body was certainly sensitive at her scent as he felt his cock pulsing with pleasure.

Each stroke made his body twitch a bit as she said, "How does it feel Naegi-kun? Does my hands feel good?"

He made a small nod, before he instinctively gnawed at her clothed breast, electing a small moan. Smiling, she lifted her too a bit and released her perky breasts as the Luckster took a nipple to his mouth, suckling it as Sonia sighed out in pleasure.

Her pace on her hand increased as Naegi sucked harder, a sign her was rather close to releasing himself as Sonia closed her eyes at the pleasure she felt from Naegi's sucking. The two lovers fastened their pace as Naegi's suckling grew louder as he thrusts his hips, Sonia's soft hands feeling too overwhelming as he felt a rush in his loins, before he thrust forward in her hand and-

"Not yet."

Grip!

Naegi hissed in response as Sonia held a vice grip on his cock, preventing him to finish as the rush in his loins desperately tried to go out but to no avail. She held it that, until she felt his cock slowly becoming soft again as she smiled at him.

"Sorry, it wouldn't be fun to finish off now right?"

Part of him agreed, though it didn't stop his straight face as Sonia giggled, before sitting up. She tilt her head to the side and said, "I know how we can some things up…"

"…?"

Naegi went, momentarily relaxing though he grew erect as he saw Sonia swaying her hips as she walked towards one of her many metal boxes. This one however, had a large lock as sue opened it with a nearby hidden key and placed the box in front of the bed. Naegi peered into the box and-

"I used these in my free time when I'm alone."

Sex toys. There were sex toys in them.

Sonia's eyes sparkled a bit as she eyed Naegi. The Luckster blinked, before sitting up and tried to reply towards the Princess, but by then, she was standing next to her jug of water. If he recall…didn't that water have-

Gulp!

She gulped down another full glass and opts a smile, prompting Naegi to widen his eyes. He noticed her smile becoming more menacing as her eyes were glossed as she picked the hug and glass, and placed it besides Naegi.

"Don't you want to try some?" She cooed, leaning her body towards the Luckster. He eyed the glass, clearly knowing how it will be should he drink that. He eyed her, before her scent hits him like a truck again as his cock went stiff once more. Shuddering, he took the glass and gulped it all down. It tasted like normal water to be honest and-

"Oooh….yesss…"

Sonia moaned beside him as he saw her thighs closed up and slowly rubbed them together. The effects were instant for both parties as Sonia rested the Luckster down as she giggled. "Feel free to use whatever's inside the box…" She mused, before she placed her crotch above Naegi's face, carnal instincts slowly consumed her.

"I'll be enjoying myself down here~."

Her sexy tone and teasing made Naegi's cock twitch in response as he shuddered. Seeing her like this was so…enticing. The Princess enclosed her face towards Naegi's cock and marveled at the sight, before tucking her hair behind her ear before opening her mouth.

Naegi felt Sonia's hot breath on the tip of his cock, before he sighed out as he felt a warm object sliding across the tip of his cock. Sonia did a lick to the tip, already seeing pre cum oozing out as her loins twitched in response. She gave a slow lick by the tip once more, before circling it with her tongue, hearing a grunt in response.

She seemed satisfied at the reaction before running her tongue down the shaft towards the base, before going up again and gave a lick towards the slit, prompting Naegi to slightly thrust his hips forward. She tilt her head back and opts a sultry smile, before engulfing Naegi's cock into her mouth, prompting Naegi to thrust forward in reflex and hits the back of her throat!

Sonia moaned in response before beginning to bob her head up and down slowly. As she continued her ministrations, Naegi eyed Sonia's crotch in front of him. Her panties were already soaking wet, before deciding to stuff his face into them, electing a moan from the Princess.

He circled his tongue on the clothed womanhood, making a circular motion, before using a free hand to set it aside and did a slow lick on her slit, tasting her fluids as it leaked out some more. The Princess shuddered at the warm object slithering on her womanhood, before moaning as it entered her slowly.

The vibrations from her moan sends wonders towards Naegi's cock, both lovers feeling ecstasy coursing through they body. They both started slow, each of them tasting their partner's fluids and savored the moment and sensation, before slowly becoming more aggressive.

The Princess was the first one, she bobbed her head faster and took Naegi's cock even deeper into her mouth, rapidly hitting the back of her throat as Naegi thrusts his hips in response. Naegi himself buried his face deeper, his tongue darting in an out of her as Sonia grinds her hips, rubbing her crotch against Naegi.

The two kept up their rapid pace, before a sudden of slow movement from Sonia signify her orgasm building up. The rush in her loins was coming into strong, before Naegi's tongue flicked over a nub, prompting the Princess to roll her eyes back as she sends her head crashing down, electing a thrust and plowed Naegi's cock deep into her throat.

"Nghun!"

"Nhaah!"

Naegi and Sonia grunts in response as a powerful rush in their loins ached, before blasting down their orgasm! Sonia's fluids came blasted Naegi's face as the Luckster lapped up while he can, while Sonia felt a rush of thick fluids entering her throats as she tried to swallow but at the end, it leaked out of her mouth.

The two remained as they were, savoring the moment, before slowly departing. Naegi breathed in as his face was damped with Sonia's fluids, while Sonia herself had semen leaking out from the idea of her mouth. The Princess slowly swallowed what was remained in her mouth, before opening it as a trail of semen leaked out.

The two remained silent, resting on the bed a bit before Sonia sat up, stars in her eyes were seen. "That was…exhilarating…" She sighed out, before turning around and saw Naegi smiling at her as he sat up. The Princess inched herself towards the Luckster and gave a brief kiss, before pulling something out from her box.

It was a small box of sorts as she opts a mischievous smile. The Princess opened it to reveal a small flask of sort as she dumped it's content onto the jug, though she used only a drop, before placing the box back into the large box.

"Sonia-senpai?" Naegi asked as she poured a glass and gave it to Naegi. The Luckster raised an eyebrow as she smiled at him.

"It should replenish your energy…"

Naegi eyed the Princess. What she had these…special liquids was beyond his knowledge, but shrugged and eyed the water. It turned purple and smelled of wine. He decided to drink it as Sonia suddenly tilts her head.

"It's purple?"

He swallowed in a gagged manner.

"I think that was the- kyah?!" Sonia started but was cut off as Naegi suddenly pushed her down on the bed, his breathing becoming ragged. She blinked at the sudden aggressiveness, before quickly eyeing the small box in the crate.

The small box was written in her homeland's language, but to sum it up, it was instead a special water usually used for when a royal is ready to…breed a child. Their partner would have energy multiplied ten fold and a rise in their sex drive.

"N-Naegi-kun…" Sonia cooed, couldn't help but feel a hit excited at the turn of events. The Luckster eyed Sonia. He felt so…aroused. Like a sudden urge to plow himself into the Princess, to make love to her, to give his body to her…to mark her as his…you get the idea.

In response, Sonia slowly spread her legs open seeing as her arms were pinned down by Naegi as a lewd smile formed in her face. She was dripping with arousal again, added from Naegi's husky scent and his aggressive demeanor, she was overwhelmed by her carnal instincts as well.

Despite that, Naegi had positioned his now rigid cock on her entrance, feeling the hot and moist object at the tip of his cock sending him wonders. Sonia felt something solid and hard poking her entrance as more fluids leaked out.

Her anticipation was killing her, before their eyes locked in. There, she smiled in a sultry manner and left her last shred of grace.

"Fuck me."

Naegi's senses went overload as he thrust right into her, plowing himself deep into her as their bodies became one. Sonia greeted her teeth in pleasure while Naegi let's out a pleasured sigh. Blood leaked out from the Princess's womanhood, signifying her virginity was taken as a single tear leaked out from her.

Naegi r released a single hand as he noticed Sonia's expression. She was smiling at him as she placed a hand on his cheeks. "W-We're one Naegi-kun…" She sighed out happily. "I-I can feel you inside me…haaah…haaah…"

He leaned in closed and kissed her, before slowly moving to her side and nibbled her ear, before sending trails of kisses to her shoulders as he felt Sonia's legs wrap around his waist, before she grinded herself onto him. The Luckster finally started moving in a slow manner, the two slowly finding rhythm as Naegi shuddered at the sensation of something hot and moist engulfing his cock.

The Princess relished something entering her womanhood, before she felt the grip on her arms being released as Naegi leaned down at her, sending kisses to her shoulder. As they continued their slow pace, Sonia wrapped her arms around Naegi's neck, before she cooed at his ear, "Now…break me."

"Nguh!" Naegi I was riled up at those words as he thrust hard at her, before steadily increasing his pace. The two grunted at the friction of their groins rubbing against each other, before a fast rhythm started. The sound of flesh hitting flesh soon echoed through the room as Sonia reeled her head back.

"Aah! Aaah! Nyah! Aaahn!" She moaned aloud, not caring for her voice seeing there wasn't anyone at home. The Luckster buried his face at her shoulders, before he felt a hand at the back of his head. "Bite me!" Sonia mewled. "Mark me! I am yours and only yours! Please, take me to- yeeeessssss!"

Sonia groaned in response as she felt a tug at her shoulder as Naegi gently bit her, before applying more pressure to it, hard enough to leave a mark but not to bleed. Sonia mewled at the fact that she was marked, her pale skin giving an obvious mark by the shoulder.

She practically tightened her hug on Naegi as his thrust became more faster, signifying her was close to an orgasm. The bed creaked at the speed of Naegi's thrust as he felt a rush at his loins. Sonia had drool leaking out of her mouth as she leaned her head back, body arched as Naegi plowed inside of her, electrical jolts of pleasure rapidly coursing through her body.

Naegi breathed out as he said, "S-Sonia-senpai…I…"

"Inside! Finish it inside of me!" She mewled out, already losing sense of the danger as Naegi groaned out, complying her request as both lovers were lost in pleasure. The Luckster's rapid thrust kept going by or a few moments, before he did three strong thrusts and plowed himself deep into Sonia!

"Nyagh!"

"Sonia-senpai!"

Sonia's womanhood clamped down at Naegi as she howled out, a powerful blast of orgasm blasted out of her, staining the bed as the sheer vice grip she let's out on Naegi's cock made him grit his teeth, before a powerful orgasm shook his body.

Jets of thick semen plowed out of Naegi and rapidly filled Sonia's womanhood as the Princess rolled her eyes back at the rush of warm liquid entering her. The two remained at their positions, before Naegi slowly removed himself off her, a rush of semen was seen coming out.

"Ngeeeh…" Sonia moaned at the sensation, before peering down and saw a small pool of semen was seen coming out of her. She made a small silly smile, before sitting up, still full of vigor. She picked something out of her large crate box, a vibrator, before plowing it into her womanhood as she turned around and raised her butt as she tilt her head back at Naegi.

"Once more." She commanded, with Naegi smiling at her as he made a nod and saw Sonia spreading her butt cheeks as he eyed her, before she sends a playful wink at him. The Luckster chuckled and leaned forward, kissing his lover at her cheeks before positioning himself at her butt. The Princess moaned at the contact on her butt's entrance as Naegi slowly placed himself inside of her.

Slowly, he entered her as Sonia gripped the bed sheet while using her free hand to thrust the vibrator in and out of her womanhood. The Luckster started slowly, before increasing his pace faster than before. It didn't take too long for the sound of sex to echo in the room as Sonia's tongue lulled out, a sill smile plastered at her face.

Naegi leaned forward and held Sonia by the waist, before gently arching her back towards his chest as his thrusts got faster. He used his free hand to play with her left breast, while the other plowed the vibrator in and out of her womanhood as he attacked her neck.

Sonia's body felt unbelievable pleasure as she began to bounce at him as well, the sensation of being penetrated at both holes at once drove her body in a zealous pleasure fit. "Ngaah! Naegi-kun! Naegi-kun! Naeghi-khun!" She moaned her out, her speech grew slur as Naegi grunted in response. She fell forward as Naegi started to plow her down, his orgasm arriving faster than before as her tight hole gripped on him.

"Haaaaah…Sonia-senpai!" Naegi grunts out thrusts deep into her, his orgasm blasting inside of yet once more as Sonia relished at the semen entering her once more. She tossed the vibrator aside as Naegi fell to the side.

She however, made a silly expression as she filled her glass once more, chugging it down before pouncing atop Naegi. "Just one more…" She mewled and held Naegi's cock again, the Luckster grunting in response. Despite he felt tired, his cock was still hard as Sonia rubbed the tip at her womanhood, before she plowed herself down into Naegi again.

"Aaah…I can't get enough of this…" Sonia mewled and grinded her hips in a wild manner as pleasured coursed through her body again. "I think I can get addicted to this…"

She intertwined her hands with Naegi as she rode atop him, the two lovers sharing an affectionate gaze as they breathed out in pleasure, before leaning down with a kiss. The two felt weak due to their short time span from one orgasm to another as they felt another orgasm building up.

"S-Sonia-senpai…" Naegi b breathed out as she increased her grinding, before it turned sloppy as she bit her lip, before throwing her head back as the rush of orgasm hits her once more. Naegi sighed out as his cock twitched and jets down semen into Sonia again, before the Princess pants at the warm liquid entering her.

Though they felt exhausted…the Princess wasn't satisfied yet. She shakily stood up and wobbled towards the desk, tilting her head back and presented her semen dripping womanhood towards Naegi again.

"Once…haah…more…"

The Luckster eyed her. He could tell…this was going to be a long night. He approached her as she sat on the desk, spreading her legs as he easily entered her again, this time he thrusts fast as soon as he entered her.

His body felt like it memorized already in what to do as Sonia pants in a pleasured manner as she hugged him again. "After this…" She cooed at his ear. "Can we do it again? Just…just one more time…"

"Just…one…more…"

Those words…Naegi kept hearing them all night. The request was heeded and once more, sex echoed through out the house again. The sounds of flesh hitting flesh was heard as gasps and moans we're followed. We find out to love birds in the couch of the living room. The place was rather ravaged and sex fluids were seen everywhere, a trail of sex of left in their wake.

Naegi s sighed out as he thrust into her sweet spot once more, electing a mewl from the Princess as she hugged him again, body shaking violently as the rush of orgasm hits her again, followed by Naegi's one. A pool of semen was seen below the two as they sighed out, their fluids already mixing together.

Naegi used his remaining strength to carry Sonia bridal style back to his own room, where the two cuddled at their after glow seeing Sonia didn't request for another round. As they remained silent, enjoying the feeling of their body still connecting and their presence, Naegi snuggled himself into Sonia's chest as she embraced him. She slowly peered up and didn't mind her body and hair felt sticky at the moment.

What was most important…she felt alive. She peered up at a nearby window as sunrays slowly began to shine over the room. Was it morning already? They sure did it long, though they only went so far with a handful of Sonia's toys and…erm…special water.

As they remained as they were, Sonia slowly felt her eyelids becoming heavier and heavier, before she peered down at Naegi. The boy who made her feel alive, the boy who made her wish come true, the boy gave her normalcy, what it means to be normal…the one who granted her dream.

As she smiled affectionately at him, she felt into a bliss, knowing who she cradled is the one who she truly has set her heart on, even if it may be difficult for the future…she'll take it head on. She kissed Naegi's forehead who snuggled even more in response, as the two lovers rested together, the sweet embrace of sleep engulfing them.

Special Ending Epilogue

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"Uhn…"

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"Fuuh…"

Naegi breathed out as he slowly opened his eyes. The rays of morning sun blasted his room, though he felt comfortable. The Luckster slowly rose up and saw he was in his room, all dressed up in his sleeping attire and smelled rather nice. He eyed his clean room, before yawning as he walked out to the hall of his home.

The place smelled nice and was perfectly tidy. Memories of last night slowly resurfaced as he blushed at it. He…certainly lost it last night and God knows how long he and Sonia…erm…kept it up last night. Speaking of which, he took notice of the clean and tidied up house around him. Did Sonia cleaned up before him?

He smiled at the thought, though wished she could have woke him up. He decided to greet her as he entered her room and…and…

"Eh."

Naegi rubbed his eyes, making sure he was awake.

"Huh?"

He pinched himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.

"W-Wha…"

Because the sight before him…was an ordinary room. Komaru's room to be exact. Gone off Sonia's many metallic crates…and herself save for a single letter by the desk and a single box on it. Naegi approached it and saw it was a letter with Komaru's name on it.

He widens his eyes in response and rushed towards room and eyed his desk where a letter also was seen. He quickly took it and saw his name, however, unlike Komaru's letter, his had…patches of wet spots which was dried up, signifying it had been wet for a well few hours.

He shakily opened it and saw a single memory card coming out with a note attached to it, saying 'FOR NAEGI MAKOTO ONLY'

He blinked in surprise, before rushing towards his computer and turned it on, before he inserted the memory card into it. It loaded for a bit with Naegi impatiently tapping his fingers, before a video was set on. He quickly played it and…

"Ehm…"

He saw Sonia in the video, all dressed up in a formal attire. She seems to be sitting in the living room with lots of people moving in the background, cleaning the place.

"To start off…if you're watching this Naegi-kun…then I'm already on my way back to my homeland."

"Sonia-senpai…"

Naegi's heart sank the moment he heard those words as he eyed the screen in disbelief.

"I…know this is sudden. I too wish I could depart on better terms but…I'm sorry Naegi-kun. I can't. I ran out of time."

Time?

"As I said before, my time would come to end here. And I was serious. Exactly on the day of my Third Year exam comes…is the day where I will take my exam. In my homeland. To rule as a Princess, that is my test. I…that is the deal my parents and I made. Spend two years here and in return, I shall return back as a woman, ready to guide her people again.

I have stated this before but…I am a Princess before I am a person. We…we couldn't have…it…wouldn't have worked out…"

Naegi sat there staring at the screen as he noticed the people in the background suddenly left her, presumably to give her privacy.

"However…I wish it could have.."

Her voice broke down.

"I…love you Naegi-kun. That is without a doubt. I'm sorry but…this is my destiny. As much as we try…its impossible…"

She eyed the camera, tears falling down as she tried to place a smile.

"But I will never forget you. Please…don't forget about me as well. No matter what…you'll always be the one for me. I love you, and I will never forget the time we spent with each other."

Though she wanted to speak more, a person, seemingly a Butler, tapped her in the shoulder and spoke in a foreign language. She made a nod as she eyed the camera once more, and with a teary smile, she shuts it off.

The video ends as Naegi sat there, staring at the screen. Such as the time when she finally found happiness...life has something else in store. As the Luckster rested down his head, small tears going down from his cheeks, at the exact same moment, high above the air, thousands of meters in the air, a Princess eyed the ground.

Like a Royal and a Commoner, there will always be an invisible boundary between the two. Sonia eyed the window of her private jet with empty eyes, life not present in them as she clutched a paper. It was her to do list. Despite that she had crossed out almost every single item in the list, one thing wasn't.

The name Naegi Makoto.

Despite she herself will never, ever cross that name out…life did. Such as the life of a Princess…this is her destiny, her fate. She can't change who should was born from. She can't change her destiny. This was…already set. And…

That the last time the two saw each other in years.

End of chapter.

Oh you expected a happy ending?!

NOPE.

Before we began…before the happy news…I did say I want to discuss something with you all. And it is indeed a pressing matter. As you can tell, not everyone is patient to wait, and despite that, I apologize ahead of time that it has been a VERY long time since the last update. I truly am sorry.

But the pressing matter is that…

Please stop bombarding me with update requests.

Please…guys…don't…just don't. It really dampens my spirit to write. I can take like…proper questions, even the simple ones but to SPAM is really annoying. I can still accept if people go-

Oh hey go update plz.

THAT is still acceptable. Now…what I don't accept is if you multiple that question times ten. Daily. Everyday. None stop. For months. That is what I have been dealing with for the past months to the point I CAN'T EVEN REPLY TO A PROPERLY WRITTEN PM.

Look, for the first…two months, I was REAL busy, like in an actually busy state. The following, long months was just pure utter spam. It enters my PM, it enters my fuckin' email for God's sake…and please…

Don't ask to update THIS story by reviewing on ANOTHER story that I have.

You may not know so I'll tell you ahead. This. Pisses. Me. OFF. It…what's the word? Trigger. It seriously triggers me that I feel like I have to delete that particular story just to remove the review.

Look guys, I know you really want an update but please don't hound me to oblivion. I love writing and it really dampens my spirit to be see these kind of things. I can 't even reply to proper PM's.

BUT IT'S STILL NOT AN EXCUSE TO NOT REPLY TO PM.

I will say this to everyone who didn't receive a reply ingredients PM. I am sorry from the bottom of my heart. If you want to diss me out as being a rude jack ass, please by all means bombard me with it. I deserve it all.

This isn't an excuse but I get twenty five PM's DAILY for a guy askin' to update. I won't tell who for the sake of privacy and even though he annoys me, I still am sorry for not updating fast enough. From having a writer's block, to real life problems to being lazy to simply busy…

Lots of things is going on, and for that, I am sorry.

But please also know this, I am a pretty tolerating guy as to not get pissed off but PLEASE, don't hound me again. It really triggers me that some even review on my other story just to ask for this update. AGAIN I appreciate the thought but PLEASE. I will say this now.

I am not obligated to prioritize this story. I still have other stories that I wish to write. This isn't the only story I have you know…

I…think that's all the load in my chest. Before we began the positive news, I will now start revising my other chapters, and this one as well, and I will do it from update to update. So I'll start revising chapter 2 – 16 in that order.

So please the fuck shit horrible ass grammar and spelling in this chapter.

SO NOW TO THE HAPPY NEWS!

If some of you guys are still here lol.

To start off, as by this point in this chapter…

31k words.

Holy shit this is the most written word chapter. I must say I am proud of this chapter. BEFORE THAT, I'll have you know I didn't work on this alone. Please give all the credit to The Deity with Two Face. What? The person behind Ruruka's and Ryouko's chapter?

SAME PERSON INDEED!

I, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Deity. This chapter is seriously SHIT without your help, in fact, let me in on a secret. He came up with most of the epic ideas while lil' ol' me was just…blegh. This isn't modesty I'll have you know, it's the truth.

For the second person to help me in this chapter is a fellow authour 'Sorora-hime'. A sight though, she is writing an AU sequel-esque of my story, which mind you, she writes WAY fucking better then me.

Compared to these two, my brain is just a scrub lol.

Back to subject, what did you guys think? Again, I'll be revising the chapters one by one so please do read on the older chapters when you have the time! And WOW.

A year. It's been a year since I've updated. I have got no excuses but only to say I am sorry. However, we can also celebrate! To start off, on August 2017, which means last year August, marks the ONE YEAR since I released this story.

Anyone here since chapter one?! Holy shit we've been through for a while now! Yay! I'm surprised you guys even stayed lol.

I must say I've happen to come across some threads on the internet talking about my story. It was quite flattering but I assure you I'm not that great of a writer. There are tons of other people with far more better stories than this scrub story.

Also as a side note…

Yo Pulpa you reading this? Guess what , you got your wish.

Through the accumulated and roughly estimated votes…from PM's, to review's to emails to threat talks to every single crap I've picked out my votes from…

Shots of love - (Naegi x Tsumiki) – 1723 votes

Traditional Orientation - (Naegi x Saionji) - 1710

Silent Understanding - (Naegi x Gekkogahara) – 1097 votes

Sure, some of you guys might find it hard to believe but I tally those votes in my special method. Jesus Christ everyone is just hounding over Mikan. What. Didn't think I forgotten votes even from a year ago? Nope.

I recall Pulpa giving a shout out waiting for this chapter. Hahaha, looks like you got your wish. And thus the top three has been revitalized once more. Lemme just place down the rest for you guys if you're curious.

Despair Sisters - (Ikusaba x Naegi x Junko) (Will be CANON to the Ultimate Doomed Couple and Hard Luck of a Soldier) – 1000 votes

Perfect Note - (Naegi x Mioda) – 989 votes

Brotherly Affection - (Naegi x Kuzuryuu) – 870 votes

Geh I got the rest but I'm whee bit lazy to place them. But this is the top six. What? I'm lazy to put the rest? I'll have you know since chapter one I've been writing on my phone! That's right, this scrub of a 150k total words story is hand written on the phone!

It helps me to write this on the go.

Back to the A/N, let me celebrate our one year (late) anniversary! How?

I have no fucking clue. Seriously, I'm running out of things to say seeing it's like early in the morning as I'm writing this. If you need me, now I can sleep without being plagued I haven't updated in almost over a year guilt.

Also, if you have PM's of being pissed at me, please lay it down at me. I deserve that. And again…don't ask for updates to THIS story by reviewing for my other story.

Also, I will revise this chapter again. At this point, I just want you guys to know I ain't dead. Also if you need me, I'll be writing off my other stories which I also have neglected for a year.

Please visit Sorora's sequel-esque story to this story as it , by my saying, is rather Canon. Originally, I also had the same idea as her but…

SHE DKES IT FUCKIN' BETTER THAN ME.

Like I said, I'm just a scrub writer. Till' then…

Jibster out.

God I missed that.