"Are they really not dating?" Daimon whispered to Rika as they listened to Jousuke and Leah.
"That's what they've said, Sensei." said Rika and then she thought to herself "I hope not."
"They really do get along together." said Daimon.
"They do, Sensei." Rika replied as she looked at Jousuke.
"Do you think they look good together? Because personally, I think they do. What do you think about them?" Daimon asked.
"Look good... together?" Rika murmured and then she added "I guess... so..."
"Hey, Sakurai-chan." said Daimon.
"Yes, Sensei?" Rika offered as her reply.
"When did you start to like him?" Daimon asked.
Rika was shocked. She murmured "Uhm..."
-FLASH BACK-
"Hey, Rika-chan and Ruka-chan, let's go have lunch." said Utsumi.
"Okay." said Ruka.
When they're at the cafeteria, a group of friend approached them and one of them said "Hey! This is our table. Get lost, losers!"
"Sorry, but we were here first." said Rika.
"Shut up and go away!" said the bully.
"Hey, what the hell's wrong with you?" said Utsumi.
"Are you trying to pick a fight with us? Come on, we're four, there are just three of you. We deserve the table!" said another bully.
"No! Learn to respect us!" said Utsumi.
The bully got angry and then he pushed Rika to Utsumi.
"What the heck!? Don't you dare touch my sister and Utsumi-chan! You fricking pervert! Get lost!" said Ruka.
"Oh yeah? You wanna join? Don't you know who we are?" said another bully.
"I don't care who you are, leave us alone!" said Ruka.
"Hey Ruka, don't worry about it. Let's just find another table." said Rika.
"No! We got here first!" said Ruka.
"You fricking hard-headed being, go away!" said the bully and then he pushed Ruka away and was about to punch Rika.
In all of a sudden, someone stopped him and said "Sorry, but there are four of us here. Also, you shouldn't pick a fight with girls, guys. Pick someone your own size. Understood?"
"And who the hell are you?" the bully asked.
"I have my rights to remain silent. If you don't wanna get hurt, please go away let us enjoy our lunch." said he.
"Daikuhara-san..." Rika murmured.
"Eh? Daikuhara? So you are Kaito's friend, huh?" the bully asked.
"Indeed. He is my best friend. Now, please go away." said Jousuke.
"Let's go, guys. We're not allowed to have beef with this guy." said the bully.
They all walked away with comments.
"Ugh, what a waste."
"Are you afraid or something?"
"Yeah, he can't fight alone."
"Shut up!"
"Are you guys okay?" Jousuke asked the three of them.
"Y-yes, thank you." said Utsumi.
"You didn't have to, Daikuhara-san." said Ruka.
"I have to. I need to help someone in trouble. That's my nature." said Jousuke as he smiled.
He looked at Rika and then asked "How about you, another Sakurai-chan?"
"Another Sakurai-chan?" Rika thought to herself. She replied "Oh yeah, I'm okay. T-thank you."
"I'm glad to know." said Jousuke and then he offered a hand to Rika.
"Thank y-you... Daikuhara-san." Rika murmured as she reached Jousuke's hand.
-PRESENT-
"That's pretty much all of it, Sensei..." Rika murmured as she blushed and then she once again looked at Jousuke.
"This is the first time I saw her feeling this way. I thought she's just a chill girl." Daimon thought to herself.
They briefly had an awkward silence as they listened to Jousuke and Leah.
"S-so you liked him because he helped you?" Daimon asked.
"Yes, but not just because of that. You see, he's actually the most attractive guy you can find in this school. Many girls likes him so much... but I know that I'm the one who likes him the most." said Rika.
"Are you really that in love with him?" Daimon asked.
"More than that, Sensei. Ever since Sakamoto-kun and I broke up, I never liked anyone else and never planned to like anyone else. But Daikuhara-san effortlessly made an exception." said Rika.
"I see. Why don't you confess?" Daimon asked.
"I don't have the courage to do that, Sensei." said Rika.
"You know, Sakurai-chan, I know what you're thinking right now. I know you think that he likes someone else, probably Boutsuki-chan." said Daimon.
"H-how did you know?" Rika asked.
"It's obvious. When I asked you what do you think about them, you lowered the volume of your voice. It only means one thing: you don't want anyone to look good with Daikuhara-kun. I understand that. However, I treat Boutsuki-chan, you, and the rest of the club's members, as my own children. Therefore, I can't give all my support to you alone. I know that not only you, but also Boutsuki-chan and some of our members likes Daikuhara-kun as well." said Daimon.
"Not only me?" Rika asked.
"Yes. It's actually super obvious. I know that Boutsuki-chan likes Daikuhara-kun more than you like him." said Daimon.
"Sensei, that's not true! I like him more than anyone else does! That's the fact! I can't let anyone take him away from me!" said Rika.
Daimon giggled and then she replied "Well, if you say so. But you have to prove it, Sakurai-chan. Don't let anyone take him away from you. You have to confess before anyone else does."
"I will, Sensei! Mark my words!" said Rika.
"I've never seen you so expressive before, Sakurai-chan." said Daimon.
"Well... I guess you're right. I only show this side of mine when I really am serious." said Rika.
"So you're that serious about him, huh?" Daimon thought to herself.
"Sensei, thank you for this conversation. I promise that he will be mine one day." said Rika.
"If that's so, good luck, Sakurai-chan." said Daimon.
"So, do you guys agree with us?" Jousuke suddenly asked out of nowhere.
"Y-yes!" Rika replied without hesitation.
"Awesome!" said Jousuke and Leah.
"So the title is 'My Classmate In 7th Grade is My Elemental Fiancé' huh?" Leah asked.
"That's right!" said Jousuke.
"What have I done, Daimon Sensei?" said Rika with disappointment.
A few moments later, their meeting with Daimon was finished.
"What took you so long?" Ruka asked Rika as she left the manga club's room.
"Daimon Sensei gave us an assignment." said Rika.
"Whatever, let's go." said Ruka.
Rika nodded. When they're about to leave, Rika stopped for a moment as she heard Jousuke and Leah talking.
"We're not going to film today, right?" Leah asked.
"Yeah." Jousuke replied.
"Well then, I'll be taking my leave now. T-take care, D-Daikuhara-san!" said Leah and then she left.
"Okay, you too." said Jousuke.
"What's wrong?" Ruka asked.
"N-nothing... let's go..." Rika murmured.
When they're about to go, Jousuke walked past Rika and then he looked at her.
"Take care, Sakurai-chan." said he and then he left.
Rika was shocked but then she looked at Ruka. She asked her twin "He's talking to you, right?"
Ruka replied "No. He looked and smiled at you."
"R-really?" Rika asked.
"Yes. I'm happy for you." said Ruka.
Rika jumped and ran with happiness and then shouted "This is the best day of my life!"
Ruka sighed and then thought to herself "Whatever makes you happy, sis."
As Daimon looked from behind, she thought to herself "You're gonna go far, Rika Sakurai-chan. I hope he'll like you back."