Chapter 2 The Prince’s Dilemma

Kazuto gives her a strange look. "You shouldn't believe rumours, I've interacted with her, maybe twice when we've bumped into one another.

She's certainly a beautiful woman, I can't deny that, but we haven't really talked to one another all that much. "

"Aah right. I get it now, this 'bumping' into her really was you enticing her to your job, and then you allure the Senpai with sweet promises of kisses, and cuddles~?"

"Exactly yes, I secretly work as a host, and seduce clients so they can be my Onee-sama's and teach me naughty things while treating me kindly~"

Kiryuu began laughing, while two boys rushed over, one was bald and the other wore glasses.

They were called Matsuda and Motohama.

They got right in Kazuto's face, who quietly pushed them back.

"Damn handsome! I heard you're with Gremory-senpai!"

"And what's this about Himejima-senpai and you dating?!"

Kazuto rolled his eyes at their antics.

"If you guys used your heads, rather than think with your libido. .

. " Kazuto's eyes looked amused, with the two boys scowling.

". .

. then you'd come to realize that I don't interact with them.

And even if I did, that would be our business, not yours. "

Matsuda and Motohama scowled.

But then a few girls rushed closer, and began yelling at the pair.

"You leave the Prince alone!"

"Yeah, go away you awful beings!"

"Disappear!"

Kazuto blinked, then shrugged as Kiryuu laughed at the sight.

"By the way Kazuto-kun, I also think you and Koneko-chan would be good. "

Kazuto slaps himself in the head. "So, just the entire Occult Research Club then?"

"Pretty much~!"

Kazuto let out an exasperated sigh while Kiryuu continued to laugh rather loudly.

After school that day with nothing of note really happening, Kazuto went towards his job.

It was a small cafe, but it did bring a lot of fringe benefits.

Like being able to get discounts on the food, and the drinks if he so desired, and he got to speak to a fair few good interesting people. Though there was a downsides to speaking to the not so pleasant people.

When he got inside, he saw a blonde haired young woman, his age, wearing her school uniform and an apron at the same time. Having a mole under one of her beautiful blue grey eyes, she was quite the beauty, and Kazuto couldn't deny people calling her a Princess was quite deserved, as she was a nice sweet girl.

Her name is Yumi Kiba, and she was known as the Princess of the school.

When she saw him, she gave a small wave.

"Kazuto-kun, I didn't know you were working today. "

"Yeah, picked up an extra shift. "

"Then at least we can spend even more time together. " She said with a soft voice, as Kazuto went into the back room, and got an apron.

He quickly came out again, looking towards Yumi, who was behind the counter, serving some customers, so he began doing the duties.

Yumi took a glance at him, before turning to a customer.

Kazuto then got on with his duties, and glanced at Yumi who would look at him at some points.

"Something on my face?" Kazuto joked, and pulled a funny face, something that made Yumi smile to herself.

"No. .

. aah, I mean.

. .

erm. .

. aha, s-say Kazuto-kun, are you busy on Sunday?" She said a little shyly.

"Erm, no, I'm free. Wanna meet up?"

"Sure, sounds great. " Yumi inhales, her heart thudding in her chest.

"I need to get something from the back, I'll be right out. "

Yumi disappeared into the back, leaving Kazuto manning the counter.

As the shift went on, a girl with long black hair came into the cafe.

She wore a cute dress that showed off her assets, and she made sure to give off an innocent appearance as she walked over.

Getting to the counter, the young woman bequeathed a smile towards him.

"Hello, my names Yuuma~"

As peppy as she could, she spoke towards Kazuto who in turn gave a soft smile right back.

"Hey Yuuma-san, what can I get you today?"

Yuuma pursed her lips, and pushed a finger to said lips. "What's good here?"

"The special of the day is nice, the cappuccinos are pretty good too. "

"Hmmm, well maybe a cappuccino?"

"One cup coming up right away. "

Yuuma smiled, as he turned to the machine to make one.

As he did, she moistens her lips.

He turned back, presenting the coffee. "Here you go.

"

"Thank you. " Yuuma giggled, and paid for the drink, but then stopped, and peered into his eyes.

"Say, this is going to be out of the blue. .

. but, I did have another motive for coming here today.

"

"You did?"

"That's right. Actually, I have two tickets to a concert on Sunday, and I was wondering, if you would be free? I've heard of you, the Prince of Kuoh, I wouldn't mind going together with you~ How about it?"

"Well. .

. Sunday huh.

. .

sorry, I have plans. "

Yuuma's face takes a notable dip. "Excuse me?"

Noticing her change in tone to a more annoyed one, he tried to smooth it over. "I got asked out by a good friend of mine.

"

Yuuma sharpened her eyes. "I think you're lying to me.

"

"I assure you I'm not. "

Yuuma breathed through her nose. "No, this can't be happening again.

You, are rejecting someone like me? Seriously!?"

"Eh. .

. it's alright, you don't have to get angry.

. .

"

"I'm completely calm!" Kazuto cringed as Yumi came out of the back room, seeing Yuuma, and Kazuto, feeling what Yuuma was, and became suspicious. "It's fine, rejection always happens to me anyway! Don't feel bad…" She paused when she saw Yumi approach, and shuddered.

"Shit…"

Yumi got before her, noticing others speaking about Yuuma, who was shaking with anger, and worry that she had been found out by Yumi.

"Excuse me, the other customers are becoming worried. .