Now, where is the dessert section? I could take some and bring it to Mirai and him. I bet he hasn't eaten any food here yet.

When she saw the buffet table, she quickly walked through masses of students and teachers who just lounged around, engage with talks and games. She was halfway through there when the music starts playing, which caused her to stop abruptly.

Oh my god. It's a dance session now. Damn, I need to get out of this fast.

She sped up her walk to the buffet table, hoping not to tangle with any dance invitation when she suddenly felt someone holding her hand. She looks around and saw a guy with swivel glasses, a bit taller than her, holding- scratch that, grabbing her hand. Forcefully she may add. She raises her eyebrows and asked,

"I'm so sorry, but how can I help you?"

"Dance with me."

"I'm sorry?"

"You. me. Dance. Now."

"I'm so sorry, I'm in a hurry for something else. I wish you luck for you to find other people to dance with"

She then quickly yanked her hand from the grip, which is by the way, painful. And she quickly turns around and scurried away. The dance started when she was already standing beside the buffet table.

Fuh, thank goodness I managed to run away. What the hell is wrong with that guy, holding a maiden's hand so roughly. Is he socially awkward or did I cause any trouble with him? Thanks to him, now I'm stuck at the buffet table with these cakes and need to wait for the first dance to end before I can walk back to where I was before. Hmm, anyway...

She looked at the table. Rows of cakes and sweets are served, which lighten up her mood for a bit after the incident just now.

Now, which one should I... uu! Strawberry shortcake. Hehe, just my luck.

She immediately grabs a plate of strawberry shortcake, humming happily as she turned around to find a nearby place to seat, not aware of a guy standing behind her.

And guess what, she ran straight into him.

Ouch!

She looked up to see that one person who stands behind her, thank goodness she did not drop the cake or she may go ballistic.

Hmm, it's a guy with a weird mask. Hmm, while it's not my fault, I need to apologize still. Geez, I just wanted to eat cake...

"I'm so sorry about just now. I did not realised there's someone standing behind me."

That guy just nods slightly. She decided that's affirmative nod or something. Hell, she did not care. Right now, she wanted to eat cake.

"Alright then. Take care? And merry Christmas"

And hopefully, we never meet again.

She quickly bows and walked to the nearest bench. While that masked guy just looks at her from afar as she slowly disappears in the crowd.

The party won't end for another hour but she decided it's already late for the kids. Sophie and yusaku already yawn, tired anyway. They waved goodbye to Ruka and few others they saw on their way out before heading straight to the dorm.

"Sophie, yusaku. Grab your things and after a shower, head straight to my room alright."

The already sleepy Sophie immediately refreshed "yey! Sleepover! I will go there first!" which she proceeded to use her speed Alice and ran straight to her room.

"Hey! Not fair" Yusuke pout. He immediately runs following Sophie shortly after. I just shook my head and look down, where my Lil Mirai already yawn for the umpteenth time.

"Mirai, are you tired of walking? If you are, I can carry you."

"Itsh ok nee-chan. Mirai *yawn* mi-Mirai can walk some more"

Suddenly she felt a tap behind her. Lo and behold, The Sakurako-senpai standing behind her in its all glory.

Why the hell is he here?

"Yes...? How may I help you, senpai?"

"Hello. I just wanted to offer to carry your sister to your room if you don't mind. She looks tired." he smiled- using that forever professional smile he always used.

Damn, on one hand, I really don't want to involved with him. I mean, HSP, remember? On another hand, Mirai is already tired and I doubt I can hold both her and yoi-chan without causing them to be uncomfortable.

She looked again at Sakurako-senpai. She internally sighed, struggling to muster up the kindest smile, she says,

"Yes thank you very much...umm"

"Call me sakurako-senpai"

"Right.Sakurako-senpai. Thank you for your offer."

Sakurako then proceeds to pick up the sleepy Mirai and they walked straight to her dorm.