Title: Farewell my love, I'm taking the button

Chapter 5 Special – Maikoto and beyond; Graduation festival

Forewords: This is inspired by HayateXBlade's star collecting event. LOL Enjoy! If you'd skipped to the latest chapter, please take note that the previous chapter was updated last 24 hours. XD

By Uchiha-chan aka. Hayashi11

"Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, teachers and students, delinquents and bookworms. This is your truly awesome Sugiura Sensei speaking on behalf of the graduation festival committee! Please gather around at the court yard in 5 minutes time! We have some exciting events lined up for you!"

The redhead forever seventeen Sugiura Midori clicked broadcast button and grinned at herself. This is going to be the best graduation present for her wonderful Hime sentai.

Somewhere out in the courtyard near their newly built extension building, Fuuka Gakuen's current student council president was making her rounds around the school performing her duties as Kaicho which includes taking photographs with the students, wishing everyone good luck in their future endeavors and most importantly making sure that the Kanzaki Incident will not happen again. Her athletic girlfriend popped by with a bottle of green tea, made Mai sit down on a bench and gave her a shoulder massage.

"Drink up Mai! You must be tired."

"Thank you! Did you hear who made that broadcast just now? The extension building's broadcast system is not working well…"

The hyperactive girl leapt into the seat beside her and stretched.

"Something about Bookworms being awesome and are to gather in classroom 5… Mai! When are we having lunch? I'm hungry!"

As if on cue, the spiky haired girl's stomach grumbled about its empty state.

"Hmm you're right. Let's call the others along to the cafeteria!"

Being the student council president does have its perks, each council member is entitled 300 free lunch coupons, courtesy of their school Director Fumi.

"But I like Mai's food…"

"Sorry, I didn't have time to make bentos this morning. I'll make my special ramen tonight! How 'bout that?"

"Ohhhh!! Mai's ramen is good! Umm!"

"Hmm… What do you want to eat Mikoto?"

"Curry! Double portion! Hurry!"

"Hai hai, go look for a large table would you?"

Mikoto nodded happily and sprinted to the seating area as told. Just as Mai was deciding what she would eat, someone ran into Mai from behind, knocking them both to the ground.

"Owww…"

"Oh god! Sorry!"

The first thing she noticed would be their compromising position that would only happen in cliché mangas next was the squeal.

"Masashi-kun?!"

It's not only the face of person that she noticed; his clothes caught her attention too.

"God! Why are you flashing? You pervert!"

Without further ado, she dealt him a hard rap on his head and pushed him away. Out of no where, Mikoto came running between them and guarded her guardian fiercely.

"Why did you attack Mai?!"

"Wait!! Let me explain! No! There's no time! Hide me!"

The half dressed Kendo captain scampered behind them, curling into a ball hoping that no one would notice him. As if on cue, a large group of girls stampeded into the cafeteria, mauling down several passerby on the way.

"Where is HE!!"

"Girls! Spread out and search the perimeter! Inch by inch! Floor by floor! Don't let him get away!"

The rest of the girls saluted with military precision and carried out their duties. Lucky for him, Mikoto kicked him under the table and poor feller was hidden from behind the tablecloth. After about ten minutes, the hunters gave up and moved on to the next floor.

"Pssst! Coast is clear!"

Takeda crawled out of the table on all fours but made a quick grab on his slipping pants.

"They… they took my buttons.. Monsters! Th-they stole my… Precious!!"

He stuttered, still traumatized by the assault.

"Your pants button as well?"

Mai was having a terrible time holding in her laughter.

"YES! Oh god.. That's IT! I'm swearing off girls!"

And that was it, Mai slapped the table as she laughed herself breathless. Mikoto stared in awe as it was her first time witnessing someone 'come out'. Besides Takeda, there were several other boys and girls dressed indecently as if they had just been mobbed running around campus. And most of them are either Soccer club boys or rock band girls. Many who was considered popular by the student body.

"M-Masashi-kun.. Change into a jumpsuit… and stay in your dorm room. "

Mai said between giggles.

"I'll see what's going on…"

Mikoto soothed her girlfriend's back to help her calm down from her giggling fits.

"M-Mikoto… Call Yukino! Q-Quick! Oh god I'm gonna die laughing."

"Mai!! Don't die!"

Mikoto held back a sniff and had watery eyes as she tried the phone. It took several rings before the line was connected. Yukino sound a little disturbed.

"Yes Mikoto?"

"Mai said she's going to die! Please save her! Noo-"

"Hello?"

"Noo! Yukino-san! I'm not dying.. Wait.. I mean, would you help me check something?"

"Uh… Sure, what is it?"

"There's a disturbance in the cafeteria, everyone is flashing in one way or another.."

"Let me check the security cameras.. Wait! Haruka, don't touch that!"

There was a loud crash and some static noises heard over the phone. Mai wondered for a minute if this Haruka is her Haruka. After all, Haruka is a common name and THAT Haruka had graduated.

"Yukino? Hello?"

"Sorry bout that! It seems that it's happening all over campus. I think it's some kind of flash mob tag game or something… I'll gather more information."

"OH God! Yukino, call Natsuki and tell her that. I'm coming up to the council room now. Gather the others as well."

"I'm on it."

Mai closed her flip phone and looked at Mikoto cupping her cheek.

"I guess we'll have to skip lunch today… I'll buy you something on the way up alright?"

"Umm.. Alright… I'll go get the other members!"

The disappointed Mikoto tried her best to cheer up but she fail terribly in hiding emotions. Mai heart ached when she saw that.

"I'm sorry… Duty calls…"

"Umm! Don't be sad Mai!"

"Be careful okay! Don't let them mob you because you're cute!"

The cuddling session between Natsuki and Nao was interrupted by a very annoying dark blue cellphone on the table. Natsuki jumped a little when she heard the song 'Girlfriend' blasted through the phone's speakers.

"Nao, did you change my ringtone again?"

"So what if I did."

Nao stuck out her tongue and reached for the phone because Natsuki couldn't reach for the phone with her on her lap.

"Just hang up and continue…"

Nao kissed the side of her cheek near Natsuki's ear and murmured. After looking at the phone caller display Natsuki sighed and pushed the button.

"This better be good."

"Not just good. In fact, it's awesome. It's Midori."

A year hanging out with Natsuki and the rest, Yukino had learned the art of sarcasm.

"Awesomeness…"

Natsuki groaned as she switched the phone to speaker mode so Nao could listen too.

"Midori announced some kind of button getting contest and the students are stripping each other in campus. But I bet you're too busy to hear that…"

Nao was highly amused by her statement but Natsuki however started to grumble about security cameras.

"Mai also called the rest for an emergency meeting so I suggest you two straighten up the room and cleanup or something…"

"Kikukawa! We didn't do anything! Stop jumping to conclusions like that idiot girlfriend of yours!"

"Yea yea.. See you later."

Nao could hear a gasp and a string of grammatically wrong curses in the background.

"This is gonna be so fun.."

The red head giggled.

"People! We've gathered you because the school's reputation and morals are at stake! We shall not let immoral traditions be passed on to our future generations for Kami's sake! We're here today in a war against Indecent Exposure!"

"Natsuki! Stop talking like a Bush and get to the point!"

Nao got impatient and kicked her girlfriend on the shin under the table.

"Oww… I mean, our Baka Midori sensei started a campaign involving students getting buttons from their crush in school. The person who manages to get the most buttons from the same person will be given five thousand Yen to go on a date as a gift. And mind you all, this event is not permitted on campus and I'm sure the ones who are getting mobbed did not consent this so whoever participated would be dealt with accordingly and. We must not let the Kanzaki Incident repeat itself in Fuuka Gakuen's history!"

"I didn't ask you to talk like a long winded grandma either…"

Nao yawned and pretended to take some notes after she mumbled. Mai nodded in approval of Natsuki's speech and continued.

"Some students have already fallen prey to the mobs are scarred for life. I would like the council to suggest some emergency measures immediately to reduce the casualties."

Natsuki took control over the meeting again and declared.

"In other words, this awesomeness must be stopped short or the world would run out of tissues because of massive nosebleeds! Suggestions?"

Nao wondered if they should worry about anemic students rather than their tissue supply. A handful of council members whispered among themselves but none spoke up. A hand shot up and caught Natsuki's attention.

"Yes?"

"Boss, may I suggest erm… safety pins and superglue again?"

The girl with short dark hair stood up and pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose.

"What are you doing here you two?"

Chie and Aoi flashed their photo journalist and assistant badges respectively.

"So you're saying we should glue their shirts back together to stop the crisis?"

Mai toyed with the idea in her head.

"No! We won't make it! Fangirls can rip shirts before the glue can even set and safety pins are too troublesome."

Just then, a light bulb lit above Yukino's head. She opened her desk drawer and took out a stapler. She clicked it a few times in the air to get their attention.

"This should work."

"Brilliant!!"

Chie captured this amazing moment on film where the three legendary leaders look up in awe at the shiny stapler.

"I was right in bringing my best cameras today."

She hissed under her breath at the awesome sight and clicked a few more as she ran around the room looking for the perfect angle. Behold, Fuuka's very own three musketeers! This is a historical moment!

"Grab your stationeries and gather enough ammunition people! We're going to war!"

Natsuki declared as she waved her own stapler from her drawer.

"Gather here at 1305 for mission briefing. Dismissed."

The council members ran to their respective classrooms for their weapons, leaving the Himes plus gossip queen and Co. alone. Some gathered the staplers in the council room along with boxes of staples. Others, namely, Natsuki and Yukino studied a campus map and made quick notes on it.

"Mikoto? Can you check that cabinet? I'm sure we have more staples and staplers in there."

At the request of her love, Mikoto rummaged into the boxes and found what Mai wanted; fifty new boxes of staples and two old staplers. But what's this? Mikoto took out a rather heavy object. Suddenly, a smile lit upon her face. 'Mai would be happy with this! Umm!'

"Okay People! Gather around!"

Natsuki took a peek at her watch before starting. By now, the rest of the members have returned to their seats.

"We work in pairs; you'll be assigned to different zones. Comb the building. As soon as you see anything that's not supposed to be seen, use your staplers. I'll have Yukino make an announcement regarding this. You're allowed to detain them if they resist."

Everyone had their eyes on their fearless leader and replied in unison.

"Yes Boss!"

Chie was clicking away madly with her camera while her girlfriend helped her change memory cards for the other cameras.

"Check your weapons."

As if in sync, all the members opened their staplers and pulled the springs back to make sure that it's fully loaded. After several smart clicks from the release of springs, they looked up again, waiting for further instructions. Natsuki gave them an assuring nod.

"Goodluck and watch your backs."

Once the others are out of earshot, the Himes gathered once again to discuss Midori's fate.

"Roast her I say." Nao said with a sinister smile.

"Get Youko Sensei to tie her up.." Yukino dark smile matched Nao's.

"I bet she'd enjoy that more." Mai grumbled, her eyes had a predatory shine.

Mikoto looked at their murderous faces and shuddered.

"I wish I still have my element… Fangirls are scarier than Orphans and Sears put together."

Natsuki rubbed her head and sighed.

"Now who doesn't…"

The rest of the Himes sighed as well.

That afternoon, a mighty battle was fought between the forces of the Student council and hordes of fangirls and boys. Many innocent victims fall prey to them; even members of the council were not spared. Kuga Natsuki had to swing her stapler around and verbally threaten the hordes that she'd staple their lips together if they so much as to ask for her button. She and Mai took care of the headquarters building and returned to the mission control center after the hordes were chased away.

Later that night, Mai stretched and yawned widely as she gathered the used dishes from the table. Mikoto took them from her hands and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Mai should rest, Mai is tired. I'll wash them for you."

"Thank you Mikoto.."

As the younger girl stood, Mai noticed something was different with her uniform.

"Mikoto? What happened to your second button?"

The spiky haired girl turned her head a little and replied.

"An senior from the track team said she wants it for memory… Mai, since when our school use memory chips as buttons?"

Mikoto tilted her head to her side and asked however Mai just stared back at her in shock.

"Mai?"

Mikoto had to wave a hand in front of her girlfriend's face to snap her out of her daze.

"I wanted that button.."

Mai slumped onto the table almost comically. She was stuck between laughing at her love's innocence and tears of disappointment.

"But Mai washes all of my clothes… Mai can have all the buttons she wants."

Mikoto stopped her dish washing duty and hugged Mai.

"Mai can have all of my buttons!"

Omake:

At the mission headquaters, also known as the Student council room.

"Natsuki, we've got complains from Yohko sensei about staple induced injuries."

Yukino informed the vice president after she put down the phone.

"How is that possible?"

"Err… Natsuki… The heavy duty staple gun is missing… Did you take it?"

"No?"

Mai scratched the side of her head and wondered.

Yukino: "Oh mi god.."

Natsuki: "Don't tell me…"

Mai: "MIKOTO!!"

Omake 2:

"Natsuki, I've received yet another call from Yohko Sensei… Masashi Takeda is in critical condition after Mikoto found him…"

"How is that possible?"

"Other than stapling the shirt to his body… it seems like…"

Yukino paused, unsure if Natsuki wants to hear the cold hard facts.

"Takeda lost his pants button as well…"

Mai slapped her head and finished Yukino's sentence.

"Why haven't they found her yet!! Grahhh!!"

Natsuki roared.

Omake 3:

"All her Buttons eh?" Natsuki snickered.

"Ohh I remember a particular button that I like…" Nao's hand traveled up Natsuki's body and poked a certain anatomy called the belly button.

"PG! Keep this PG will you!" Mai quickly covers Mikoto's eyes.

"Ohh.. There are two cuter buttons higher up if I remember correctly…" Nao purred as Natsuki squirmed and blushed.

"N-Nao!"

"There's also something called pushing one's buttons. It means driving them up a wall."

Yukino tried to educate her gang with some proper knowledge.

"Mai… I remember once where Nao was pushing really hard up Natuski against the wall… Is that pushing buttons?"

Innocent little Mikoto asked the forbidden question. Oh Kami!

"Oh god! Mikoto when was that?!" Chie held a voice recorder in front of the youngster, eyes sparkling in the excitement of a huge scoop. Mikoto tilted her head and tried to remember.

"Err… This afternoon?"

Midori's aftermath:

"It was supposed to be fun! Come on! It was their going away present!"

Midori struggled against her bonds. All four of her limbs were handcuffed to the bed frame of a bed in the school infirmary.

"You brought this upon yourself idiot. And I had to do extra work in patching the poor boys up because of YOUR great idea!"

"Yohko dear! Please forgive me! Let me go!"

Yohko shook her head and waved the keys to her cuffs.

"This sits here on my desk. I'll see you tomorrow morning if I feel like it."

The doctor shrugged off her lab coat and hung it up.

"You're cruel Yohko!"

"Learn to be good my dear.."

Yohko kissed Midori's forehead and tucked a blanket around her.

"Goodnight dear, try not to miss me too much."

Yohko giggled as she turned off the lights and locked the place up.

"Yohko! Please! I'm afraid of the dark! YOHKO!!"

End notes:

Hmm… Who shall I write next? Harukino is a challenge to write and I don't feel I'm up for that. Lol Thank you all for reading this Bonus extra long chapter! The Maikoto is so short... i feel that i haven't done them justice.. Sigh..