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-----Kaede's POV

Luna: "She's cute when she's asleep."

Kaede: "Yeah..."

I'm not sure when, but Yui ended up passing out on the balcony with me as I ended up tucking her into bed. The others soon came up into the room, but surprisingly, I'm also getting quiet tired all of a sudden. I guess I haven't really gotten any blood from Yui in a while. Hmmm.

Iris: "You're staying the night, right?"

Kaede: "Mhmm. I promised I'd stay with Yui."

Iris: "Hehe, alright. We'll let her sleep then. Thank you, Kaede."

Kaede: "Not a problem."

Alice: "I swear though, sleeping during your birthday..."

Natalie: "Hehe, well~ I can relate to that. I'm also quite tired from last night."

Iris: "Yeah, take a break Natalie. Same goes for everyone else. Let's just enjoy ourselves today."

Maids/Butlers: "Thank you, my lady."

And soon enough, everyone funneled out of the room as Natalie ends up closing the door behind her, leaving just Mell and I in the room with Yui. I guess now's a good enough time as ever.

Kaede: "Hungry?"

Mell: "I had some of the human blood before... I'm okay."

Kaede: "Mmkay~"

But the same can't be said for me. Gently, I climb into bed with Yui as she sleeps soundly beside me. It's sort of exciting to do this while she's asleep, but I have to make sure I'm gentle enough to not wake her. And in the next moment, I gently grab hold of her body before slowly sinking my fangs into her neck as her blood quickly fills my mouth. Hahh!~ Finally, this taste. I feel my chest immediately become warm as I savor every drop of Yui's blood. I'm surprised she's not squirming or moving around, but I end up stopping myself short just in case as I quickly heal her neck whilst licking off any excess blood.

Mell: "Mom?"

Kaede: "Hehe. Sorry, but Yui's mine."

Mell: "I know that, hehe. It was just the first time smelling Yui's blood."

Kaede: "Oh? Was it too much for you?"

Mell: "It... was quite strong, yes."

Kaede: "Hmmm? So you are hungry."

Mell: "Mmmm..."

Unsurprisingly, I ended up feeding Mell this time around as she gently sank her fangs into my neck. I find it funny that I react more to Mell's breathing rather than her fangs piercing my skin. It's quite ticklish.

Mell: "Mmm?"

Kaede: "You're doing okay. Have as much as you want."

I feel Mell cling onto me a bit tighter as she continues to drink my blood, and before long, Mell takes her fangs out. But before I could heal my neck myself, Mell ended up healing my neck whilst licking up the rest of my blood, the exact same thing I did just now with Yui.

Kaede: "Hehe, that tickled."

Mell: "Hehe."

I find myself pulling Mell into my arms as we embrace each other at the same time.

Mell: "I hate this."

Kaede: "Hmm?"

Mell: "What happens tomorrow? If you seriously will disappear-"

Kaede: "Then why don't you stay here with Yui and I? I won't let go of you, no matter what."

Mell: "...Okay."

And so, Mell and I enter Yui's bed as I'm now in between both Yui and Mell. Mell ends up clinging onto me as I gently grab hold of Yui's hand. The fatigue I felt earlier only increases despite me drinking Yui's blood. I remember sleeping not too long ago when mom woke up, so why am I so tired?

Mell: "I love you mom."

Kaede: "Mmm. I love you too, Mell."

In the next moment, as I feel Mell tighten her grasp around me, I suddenly fall asleep, despite my attempt at trying to stay awake. I was hoping to maybe get in contact with Mai before passing out, but it seems as though my body has other plans. I guess that can wait till after this nap.

.....

...

?: "I'm sorry."

That voice... That's Mai, right? I try to wake up in hopes to get in contact with her, but my body refuses to move, let alone wake up.

?: "Wait for me."

What is she saying? Haven't we all been waiting for Mai to do... Huh What was I going on about? Do something? Wait... Who was I talking about again? Why am I dreaming about my mother?

?: "I promise I'll fix this..."

I don't remember you needing to fix anything mom. Hehe, I can't believe I'm dreaming about my mom like this. Isn't it strange to dream about your parents?

Girl's Voice: "Kaede-"

Hmm? Another voice? And a kid at that? Dreams sure do change quite drastically.

Girl's Voice: "Kaede!~"

Suddenly, I spring myself up from the desk that I've been sitting at. Wait... Huh? Did I-

Girl: "Jeez~ Were you that stressed over the results from the entrance exam?"

Kaede: "Huh?"

Girl: "I swear. I'm glad we got into the same class, but don't ruin it now. You're lucky our teacher isn't here yet."

Strange... I don't remember falling asleep... But I guess that's normal for people who pass out. And looking at the other students around us, all of them are staring at me. I only just now realize that I had been drooling over my desk as I feel my heart begin to skyrocket as I desperately try and tidy the mess up.

Kaede: "Sorry!"

Everyone around us begins to laugh, which only fuels my embarrassment even further as I silently finish up cleaning my desk. But what was that dream? It's not normal for me to pass out like that... Especially not in school.

Teacher: "Alright~ I'm glad to see you all are having fun on your first day-"

Suddenly, the teacher comes into the room, addressing all of us, causing the people laughing to suddenly stop. I guess this will be my first high school teacher. I heard in middle school that high school is a lot more scary, but the teacher in front of us seems nice so far. She's even smiling as she surveys the room, looking at each and every one of us. I quickly a take moment to wipe my cheek in case I left any drool, but it seems I'm in the clear.

...

Kaede: "Hahh~"

At last, I managed to get all the way through to lunch break. Everyone has stopped staring at me, but I'm still embarrassed to have made a fool of myself on the first day.

Girl: "Going to the cafeteria?"

But at least I know someone in this class. My friend that I met in middle school, Emi.

Kaede: "I already have my own lunch."

Emi: "Your mom still packs your lunches?"

Kaede: "I-I guess."

Emi: "You should learn to cook yourself! You can't impress any of the boys here otherwise."

Kaede: "Pfft. Not like I made a good impression anyways."

I still remember how practically everyone in class was laughing at me...

Emi: "Ahh~ Don't worry about that. Come on-"

Somewhat forcefully, Emi drags me up from my desk before pulling me along towards the cafeteria. It really is odd... She seems to know where she's going, yet I have no clue where anything is. We did take that school tour, right? Something feels off...

...

Eventually, we made our way to the cafeteria as many of the students, including Emi went to grab their food. Despite the food being cheap, my mother insisted that she'd cook my lunches, saying that it's a waste of money to buy food from high school. But as I sit at the table waiting for Emi, I realize that the cafeteria is quite a nice place to socialize and hang out with friends... I'm not too sure about my class, as I've likely already ruined my reputation, but maybe by being here I can try and make friends with others.

Emi: "Tada~"

Kaede: "Hmm?"

While I was looking around at the many students, Emi returns, presenting me with what looks like strawberry milk.

Emi: "It's on me. Think of it as a celebratory drink"

Kaede: "Hehe, thanks."

She sits down facing me as we both stab the straws into our milk cartons. But looking at Emi's food, it really does look nice. I know mom's right about wanting to save money, but it's hard to think that my mom's lunch is better. My parents are also on the more wealthy side, so is it really that important to save money?

Kaede: "...I'm jealous."

Emi: "Hehe, you want some?"

Kaede: "I'm good."

We begin eating our meals as I continue to look around at the other students. There still seems to be many students sitting by themselves and some in small groups of two or three, so there's still hope for me to make some friends here. Even if they're not from my class.

Emi: "Oh? We scouting out some boy's are we?"

Kaede: "Maybe."

I can't deny that it's a possibility, but right now I just want friends. Emi is such a social butterfly that I can imagine her making friends with nearly everyone here. I guess if I hang around her, maybe I can meet plenty of people that way.

...

I end up finishing the day as I collapse back into bed at home. I have the place to myself, but I honestly feel so drained after today that I find myself glued to the bed. I'll try my best to make a better impression tomorrow! I might even arrive early to maybe say hi to some of my classmates... That's if they haven't already established their own little friend groups.

Kaede: "Hahh~"

(?: "You'll stay with me tonight. Right?")

Kaede: "...Huh?"

Suddenly, a memory flashes over my mind for but an instant. I guess that dream I had in class is still invading my life as we speak. But it's weird. I don't recognize that voice unlike the voice I heard in that dream. Wait, was it familiar?

Kaede: "Hnnng!"

I'm just not gonna bother thinking over it! It's just a stupid dream. A dream that embarrassed me in front of the whole class. But tomorrow will be different... I swear.