"You will surrender your heart to me."
Burajiru stared at the blade, then at her face.
"...What are you even saying?" he asked flatly. "You don't even know me."
Plum tilted her head.
"But you are mistaken."
She lowered the scythe slightly.
"When you gave me your power, my scythe fed on your Abi. Because of that... I know quite a lot about you."
Burajiru sighed. Deeply. Like a man already tired of tomorrow.
"You like apple pie," Plum continued. "Vanilla ice cream, which is convenient, because I happen to be vanilla, at least my skin complexion."
No reaction.
"You prefer giving power rather than receiving it. You truly believe it is better to give. You like bears. Watching birds fly."
She stepped closer.
"You like thick women."
She squeezed her hips proudly. "Which I happen to be."
Burajiru blinked.
"You hate roaches. And crickets."
"...Hold up," Burajiru said. "You got all that from Abi?"
"Most of it," Plum replied. "The rest your cat told me."
Burajiru slowly turned his head.
Kyra sat on the counter.
Smiling.
Then she bolted.
Burajiru stared at the empty space. "...Traitor."
Plum continued, unbothered.
"You sit in the back of class because you don't feel like you belong. But you pretend you're 'just chilling, bro.'"
She mimicked him perfectly.
"And you are always tired," she added gently. "Which I believe is rooted in unresolved mental distress. We shall explore this together, my love. When you are ready to confide in your mighty Skeleton Queen."
She paused.
"Speaking of which, since we are soulmates, we should discuss titles. I can be your girlfriend. Or partner, if you prefer that word instead."
She smiled.
Burajiru was asleep.
A tear slid down his cheek.
Plum's expression softened.
"You poor thing," she whispered. "Do not worry. Joy has blessed you."
The next morning, the halls fell silent.
Students turned.
Whispers followed.
Burajiru walked forward, half-awake, as Plum clung to his arm, smiling brightly.
Roxer stepped into their path.
"Plum," he snapped. "What is the meaning of this?"
"Meaning of what, fate, destiny which one?" she asked.
"Why is your arm wrapped around him and not me?" Roxer replied.
Plum smiled sweetly.
"Because I am a woman," she said, "and I belong to no one, except my little Sun Bear."
"...Sun bear?" Burajiru muttered.
Roxer jabbed a finger at Burajiru's chest.
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"You're gonna pay for violating the sacred covenant of the Trinities."
"The sacred what?" Burajiru asked.
Plum sighed.
"It's an ancient tale. Hammerians, Herculeans, and Gamblers once ruled everything. They forced Scytherians into marriage, but no worries my love Hammerians aren't responsible men, just ask my father, they really only care about power.."
Burajiru frowned, lums words brought a wave of discomfort, his visionary eyes turnt off. "Force? Why would anyone marry someone they don't love?"
He shook his head "That's like forcing someone to imagine something they don't want."
"Exactly," Plum said warmly.
Jaja cracked his knuckles.
"Taking Roxers women is unforgivable."
Xiu leaned toward Einstera.
"...Oh please. Look at her acting like she's some prize now. She was falling apart just weeks ago, and suddenly she's 'perfect' again, Roxer's just annoyed, that's all. He's mine anyway."
Einstera shrugged. "She's a Scytherian. She can do whatever she wants."
Xiu crossed her arms. "You know what? I think I'm gonna confess my love to Roxer. I'm very pro-tradition."
Burajiru suddenly pulled away.
Plum tightened her grip.
"My love," she said softly. "Do you wish to break my heart? Do you know what happens to men who tare apart the heart of a Scytherian?"
"I'm literally just going to class."
"Shall I accompany you?"
"NO," Burajiru shouted. "Go to your own class!"
Plum smiled. "That makes sense. I will see you after school."
In class, Burajiru stared out the window.
Just like that, is this how all people meet a possible partner..
What are the odds, a woman sees me because she likes eating my abi......
I wonder...
His mind wandered.
Marriage.
Plum beside him.
Children.
Skeleton children.
"...NOPE." he said out loud.
After school, Burajiru raced Yusuke.
Yusuke won, barely.
"First time I've beaten you in years," Yusuke said, shocked.
"Guess you're getting faster," Burajiru replied.
Yusuke glanced at the bleachers.
Plum waved enthusiastically.
"I never thought I'd see you with a Scytherian," Yusuke said.
"Oh, were not a thing or anything.......whatever ," Burajiru muttered. "She's kind of a drag."
"So she's not your girlfriend?" Yusuke
"Nah. She's just... I don't knwo what she is."
Yusuke smirked. "Do you like her?"
Burajiru hesitated. "...She's my type."
Yusuke raised an eyebrow.
"I'm just worried if we get married I'll have skull babies."
BURAJIRU'S IMAGINATION
Yusuke burst out laughing.
"The island's under parasite oppression and that's where you draw the line?"
"Hey," Burajiru protested. "Not funny."
"If babies are on your mind," Yusuke said, walking off, "Sounds like you've already made a decision."
Burajiru turned red. "Hey, I didn't mean it liek that......I'm just chilling bro."
Plum appeared behind him.
"My handsome Sun Bear. You lost by one inch and two centimeters but I am still proud of you."
"...How did you even see that?"
"Now that Iv'e regained my strength my eyes are five hundred thousand times stronger than an eagle's."
They walked together. The sun began to set.
"Aren't you like... an honor student?" Burajiru asked.
"Yes." she said.
Burajiru "Yusuke is one, What does that mean?"
"I am chosen for special forces. We are trained to kill parasites and after the Black Ops exam, I will enter parasite territory beyond the Iron Wall."
"...That's dangerous."
"Yes," Plum said happily. "But I can kill thousands."
They stopped.
"Where are you going?" Burajiru asked.
"To stay with you," Plum said. "So I may remain close to my food source."
"...Go to your own home."
Plum froze.
"I apologize," she said quietly. "I overstepped."
She turned away.
Burajiru watched her walk.
...Then stared.
Annoyed, he shouted, "WAIT."
She turned back.
"...Come on," he muttered. "What do I look like, not feeding a hungry woman?"
Plum "Such a thoughtful man, by the way, I made sure to erase the memories of the two survivors who were at the shibuya incident to ensure your secret, but ofcourse my memory eraser is still in development.'
Burajiru "You can do that.? Wait you heard me and Yusuke's conversation?"
Plum "My hearing is 500,000x more powerful than the average house cat, I am honored to be your type."
Burajiru "I'm just chilling bro."
The two drfited off into the horizon.
Elsewhere, after hours, Kratos and Eurika walked the halls in silence.
"I feel like it happened here," Kratos said.
"Yes," Eurika replied. "But everything is fuzzy."
"They say Jusuke went missing," Kratos continued. "Last place he was seen, he said he was coming back for us."
Eurika's eyes darkened.
"Did he find us?"
"...Or did something erase our memories?"
They stopped.
"Something is happening on this island," Eurika said quietly. "And this school will be in danger soon."
The lights flickered.
To be continued.