Immediately after stepping into Natsume's room, Amy felt a sudden force against her. She was suddenly pushed back against the wall and a small fire lit in front of her face.

It was none other than Natsume Hyuuga - still wearing his punishment mask.

She just sighs.

"Hyuuga -kun. This is me, the one who helps you the other day and gives you the healing Alice stone. Now could you please stand a bit further than me? This is so uncomfortable" Amy says in a bored tone.

Remembered the incident from more than a year ago, he loosened his grip around her wrist and walked back - creating some distance between them. While Natsume acknowledge the mysterious person may mean no harm to him, he is still wary.

Just like every other normal person who will be wary towards a stranger who suddenly teleports into his room.

"Who are you?"

"No can do mister. I ain't trading my personal information now. I came here for the purpose of this." she held out a small pouch.

"Take it" she throws at Natsume. In which he promptly caught it. He opened the pouch and saw 2 stones rolling in it. Both linked to each other with a silver chain.

"What is this?"

"It's a nullified stone and healing stone. That mask is painful yes? You can't fend off the effect forever with you Alice. Wear that anywhere you want as long it is hidden from others. The chain is adjustable so you can choose whichever place you find appropriate. Wear that."

"Why did you help me? I don't even know you."

"Yeah sure. I don't care whether you know me or not. I'm doing this because you are a victim. Just like me and others. Just like that new transfer student. That orange kid"

"..."

"And listen here. I'm not doing this for free. Rather, I want you to observe that orange girl for a while. Observe her and deal with her the way you see fit. I won't interfere. I just want you to see, that person. And decide, what you want to do now."

"What makes you think I will do that?"

"I know for SURE you will. I have no doubt about that. Rather, you will understand what I'm saying even more tomorrow."

"..?"

"Don't mess with your mind too much kiddo. I'm here to help you and ask you to observe and think. Not a bad deal if you asked me. And we will see each other again soon. When the time is right, I will tell you everything. Anyway, my time is up so bye Hyuuga-kun. Stay safe"

With that, Amy quickly teleports out of his room. Natsume was baffled with sudden teleportation of that mysterious person that he did not have enough time to corner that person.

While he is still suspicious of that person, he knows that he can trust it. He then wraps the chain around his neck and immediately after, a relieving sensation flushed away his continuous headache.

Finally relieved of the tormenting mask, he quietly went to sleep.

The next day, Amy knocked on Hotaru's door.

The door swings open and there, a girl with shoulder-length black hair stands in her uniform.

Amy smile,

"Hotaru, let's take a walk to school together alright."

There was only silence ensued between them as they walked to school. Amy just flips her notepad, reading some things and Hotaru being Hotaru. Just walked quietly.

Hotaru asked,

"Why the sudden invitation?"

Amy stopped reading her notepad and look up. She just gives off the calming vibe and says

"I just thought that I wanted to walk with you today."

"There's no way you walked with me, just because you feel like it" Hotaru promptly reply.

"Ahh, well you caught me there. Let's see..." Amy just hummed happily while Hotaru waits for Amy explanation.

After they turn to a corner, with the classrooms just a few steps away, amy says,

"Tonight after dinner, I will wait at my room if you have anything you wish to discuss" Amy finally says.

Puzzled, she just raised her eyebrows, sending a questioning look to Amy.

"I don't think I will"

"Ohh, don't conclude it so fast. You WILL have something you wanted to discuss with me tonight. Surely. Also, please prepare a reflection mirror."

"Why?"

As she held the door, just before she slides open, she turn her head towards Hotaru and smiles knowingly,

"Just a gut feeling~"

With that, Amy went in.