Feeling Akari's hug loosen, Ran struggled free of the woman's death grip and took in a large breath of air. It wasn't fresh but it was air.

The substitute had arrived and was telling the entire class to fix the classroom. Ren quickly stood up and walked away from Akari. He went to the sub-teacher and asked. " Excuse me ma'am. Can I go on ahead? This crazy stalker is following me around. " He gave Akari an odd glare before looking at the teacher. " Please.... "

Akari gave out a hearty laugh. " Silly little Ren-chan. Don't treat your older cousin like that. " She stood up and pushed Ren away from Lyca and on a wall. " I have a little surprise for my little cousin... " She smiled as she traced her index finger on Ren's cheek.

" Woohoo! Ren you lucky bastard! " Dave had just returned into the classroom. Apparently the idiot had left something in his excitement to go out.

" Dave! Shut up! I don't even no her. " Ren shouted. He pushed Akari away and ran out the door.

" That was quite rude. " Akari puffed her cheek. " You'll be back. You left your bag. " The woman snickered and looked at the Ren's seat. She then faced her attention to Lyca and smiled. " Hey pretty girl. Don't get so stressful. You'll get wrinkles too early and might grow up an old virgin. "

Akari giggled and made her own exit.

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Ren ran out of the school building and into the grounds. A familiar voice was trailing him from behind. He looked around and saw that Akari woman chasing him. The lad made a run for it towards the gym. As he passed by an alley near the library, a hand grabbed him, but it wasn't an alley he landed on. It was someplace different.

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