Chapter 71

"Ok, so that concludes all your report?" The Chairman said.

"Yes sir,"

"Well then, I see to it that there isn't any other problem," the chairman placed all the documents inside his drawer, "still, to suddenly gain an ability in that situation, that person must be really lucky,"

"I had a hard time believing it at first too, should we ask some of the people who knew him here in City A for bases?"

"Don't bother, there's no reason for someone to lie in that state... He suddenly gained an ability then survived and escaped Glutton, his story is something to tell,"

Gulp*

Yukina felt slightly nervous.

"But this kind of story is something that should come from him. Also, he lost someone when you saved him right? I don't know if that's a kind of story a man would keep telling,"

"Thank you, sir," Yukina bowed.

"Why are you the one thanking me?"

"Well... It's because we've been aquatinted ever since, and we got along really well, so I consider him a friend that I want to respect,"

"I see, I see, though that's quite rare for you,"

"Huh?"

"You never seem to get along with just anybody, in fact, I think you're attracted to unique personalities from my perspective,"

"Hehe,"

"Well then, without further ado, you can take your nice long break again,"

Yukina smiled brightly, "thank you, sir!"

Yukina turned around and grabbed the doorknob.

"Wait!" The chairman said, stopping Yukina.

"Yes sir!?" She turned around.

"I forgot that you still have the other reports, regarding your schoolwork,"

"Hehe, I was just about to do that sir,"

"Haha! You could have at least reminded this old man, go on ahead,"

Yukina bowed and left the chairman's office.

"That took you a while," Erina said, sitting on the sofa.

"Woah!"

"Was it really that shocking?"

"Eh?"

"Did you seriously expect me to leave after hearing such things from you?"

Yukina averted her gaze, "I... guess not,"

"And of course," Erina stood up, walking closer to Yukina, "I'd want to see for myself, I'm not just going to start believing just by hearing it,".

"Of course, you won't..."

"Then?"

Yukina smiled brightly, "sure I'll take you to him right now!" And with a sudden change of expression, "is what I'd like to say... But unfortunately, I have more paperwork to do,"

"Eh?"

"Well then, I'm sorry but if you'll excuse me..." Yukina bowed her head and walked away.

"Wait! Do you have any idea how big this is for me!?"

"I know! That's why I apologized!"

"Why don't you just tell me!?"

"I can't! And I don't want to!"

"Because of that promise?"

Yukina nodded.

"What is this promise anyway?"

Yukina hesitated, "umm, he said he'll introduce me to you himself, so I don't want to say anything else..."

"Huh? That's your promise?"

"Y... yeah..." Looking embarrassed, Yukina turned around.

"Wait! How long are we talking about? If I'm going to wait,"

"As soon as tonight would be great!"

"How are you going to contact me?"

"We S classes have multiple privileges, as long as I know where you are enrolled, which I do know, I won't have a hard time,"

Yukina raised her head, in thought of an idea, "I know!" She walked closer to Erina, "I live in Central street six, me and Yuji live next to each other in a condominium called A2B if you want you can then find us there,"

Yukina then looked at the clock by the corner of the room, "oh! It's already this late! I'm going to hurry up so see ya!" With a rushing tone and expression, she dashed out of the room.

"Central street six," Erina said, "If I go there now... Will I be able to see Yuji?" She thought.

As Yukina was about to enter her office, she recalled, oh yeah, Yuji's supposed to call me, I wonder what's taking so long?"

Meanwhile from Yuji's perspective.

With shivering hands, Yuji held his high spec all-new phone, "A... are you sure?"

"Hm?" Gabriela turned around, walking away from the line of people staring at them as they leave the shop.

"This is really expensive, yet you bought this for me, are you sure? I can pay for it myself,"

"Just think of it as your payment for going with me today,"

"Eh!? Th... This much!?"

Gabriela nodded, "it's just a little higher, but I pay my guardians that much per day,"

"P... per day...." Yuji said, "this... Might be a really good way to earn money!" He thought.

"Also, this is the only day you're going to be my guardian,"

"Eehh!!?"

"What? You thought you'll completely replace Yukina? Dream on!" She teased.

"I forgot... I'm actually here as a substitute... Wait so Yukina earns this much every day she's with her!?"

"Now that I have my new phone, I'm going to call my sister for a sec,"

"Oh yeah, speaking of call, I'm supposed to contact Yukina,"

"It's really noisy here in the mall, Yuji! Let's change location!"

"Where?"

"You suggest, as long as it's somewhere not this noisy,"

"I know a place, it's probably a lot quieter than here,"

And so, they left the mall with Yuji taking the lead.

After a few minutes, they reached a mini-park in the center of a district.

"It was much closer than I thought," Yuji said.

Gabriela walked beside Yuji, "Central street 8 you could have told me and we wouldn't have had to walk all the way here,"

"Sorry, I still don't know the name of the places yet,"

"Jeez, you could have at least said the memorial event, I know where the places of the events here are, you know?"

"Sorry,"

They looked around.

"This place is kinda crowded, but it's definitely much quieter than the mall," Gabriela said.

"I didn't expect this place to be visited by so many people though,".

"Same here... Well then, I'll be calling my sisters for now, so if you need me, I'll be in the corner over there,"

"She went here with me, even though she's got nothing to do with this place, just what is it that goes through her mind? In any case, I guess I'm thankful?"

"Oh yeah! I have to call Yukina,"

And so, Yuji grabbed his phone from his pocket and typed the number listed on Yukinas card.

Hype music starts playing*

Yukina stopped and puts the papers aside, "hello?" Picking up the phone.

"Yukina?"

"Yuji? So, you finally called, why take so long?"

"It's a long story, right now I'm here at the memorial site with Gabriela,'

"Oh, the memorial site... Wait with who?"

"Gabriela,"

"..."

"Yukina?"

"I have no idea what goes through her mind, but I bet she made you her current guardian right?"

"Yeah... That's exactly right,"

"She can be quite mischievous sometimes, but if not, she's a girl who's well known about responsibilities, so be patient with her please,"

"Well, I think I might be seeing that side of her,"

"That's great then... Oh yeah about the memorial, have you seen your picture or name yet?"

"Eh? No, I haven't looked,"

"Go to the staff of the event, for now, it should be obvious where,"

Yuji looked around and noticed a massive tent from a small distance.

"I see a tent, and people with laptops sitting on the table around it,"

"Good, approach them and do as I say,"

Following Yukina's instructions, Yuji went to the site and talked with one of the staff.

"So, you want us to remove your name from the board sir, am I right?" The staff said.

Yuji nodded.

"I'm sorry sir, but I can't confirm your identity yet, we haven't received a file regarding you,"

"What?"

Yukina groaned, "Agh, so it was delayed, I don't know when it'll go there,"

"Should I leave for now?"

Yukina paused in thought, "NO! You have to get rid of your name as soon as possible! Or else..."

"Or else?"

"It's a long story...but my credibility might be in danger…. " thinking of what she said to Erina.

"What!?"

"Hey, Yuji!" Gabriela shouted from a distance, slowly running towards him, "Yuji amandaaaa"

"Why is she saying my full name?"

As Gabriela got close, she displayed a teasing smile, "have you seen your dead picture over there?" She pointed.

"Eh!? Don't say it out loud!"

Gabriela laughed loudly, "your face in that picture... I can't, hahaha,"

"Seems like you're having fun, I'll be going back to work, for now, I'll be back as soon as I can," Yukina hung up.

"Huh?"

"You looked so depressed or really tired or something, it's hilarious how different of an expression and look you have," Gabriela continued to laugh.

"Gh! If I'm right about this... Are they using the school photo for our pictures?"

"Yes sir, it's the best source we could have on all the students," the staff said.

"Agh... That time was rough and I didn't get to sleep well..."

Gabriela continued to laugh, "so? When are you gonna remove it?"

"Apparently I can't right now,"

"Eh? Why?"

"The information Yukina sent still haven't made it here, so they said they can't confirm my identity,"

"Hmm, so your gonna wait?"

"Yukina told me to,"

"Hmm, and I have to leave now too..."

"Hm? You're leaving now?"

"Yeah... My sister told me I have to go home,"

"I see, where is your home then?"

"Before that..." Gabriela approached the staff, "sir do you have a recorder function on your phone?"

"Yes..."

"Then can I borrow it for a sec?"

The staff handed her his phone, "sure but why?"

"For this," Gabriela turned on the recorder function, "I Gabriela Ainzberg, will serve as a base for Yuji Amanda's identity and allow him to remove his name on the board, I will take full responsibility for anything this event might cause,"

Yuji and the staff were shocked, as Gabriela ended the record.

Gabriela winked, "With that, you can remove your name now,"