Ahh... not again!
The lazy sunrays of an early morning crept into the small apartment under the sounds of breakfast being cooked as a petite Yui shuffled across the floor of her home, desperately looking for something. Through drawers, through the couch, the shelves and everything in between all while her partner - a plain looking man named Touma, with kindness and patience matching her own - smiled at what became a usual sight for him. He kept on preparing the breakfast, used to Yui being 'late' in the morning. In truth, although she was like that every other morning, Yui rarely actually arrived late at work. The fear of it happening was a testament to the importance and care she had for her work. Exactly the reason why Touma was smiling.
"Found them!"
A victorious Yui claimed out loud, holding her keys up high as she walked up to him, a look of satisfaction on her face. He gave her a kiss on the head before handing her a plate of a delicious looking breakfast complete with eggs, veggie, fruits and bread. "As you do every morning, honey. There you go."
"Ahh... you really are the best! Thanks." answered an embarrassed yet thankful Yui. Scenes like this had become the norm in Yui's life now and everyday she was thankful for this and everything else.
The breakfast was perfect. The commute to work happened without a hitch. She'd waved and said 'Good Morning!' to any colleagues and students she had met on her way to and in school - indeed arriving more than on time, as usual. As the botanical teacher entered the staff bathroom, she saw Kohaku come out of it and greeted her with her usual warm smile and polite bow of the head.
Meanwhile, in the staff room, a commotion unknown to Yui was happening. Caused by an unusual visitor in the form of a small, fairy-like looking flying humanoid.
"Heyyyy, you've gotta help!" Her squeaky voice cut through the stunned silence. "Someone's in trouble!"
Some of her colleagues reacted with befuddlement, such as Kohaku. Most of the others surprisingly kept a level head and worried about the possible kid in trouble - which was totally commendable. Amber - being Amber - did not even seem to notice the annoying dragonfly agitating her tiny arms. As for Yui?
She came out of the bathroom to this whole scene just as everyone waited for the little fairy to answer. She held her cup of coffee, the satisfied smile of a perfect morning still on her lips, eyes semi-closed in contentment. Her head slowly shifted from her colleagues to the small levitating fairy knowing exactly what this was about. Just as slowly and silently as she entered the room, she slowly shifted back into the bathroom, the expression on her face not moving an inch.
No. Not again.