Aoko Aozaki

Misaki High was a private sachool, and as such its winter break started earlier than public schools. The end-of-term ceremony was in mid-December, followed by a brief respite before the next term began. That was if and only if they overcame the classic obstacle lying between them and an extended break from school: final exams.

A thermos of hot tea eliminated the need to venture down to the kitchen. An electric blanket kept away the winter cold and a crab-shaped pastry staved off any dinnertime hunger. These were the lengths Aoko had gone to. She needed to ensure that every aspect of her surroundings helped her pull a successful all-nighter.

"Congrats on surviving the first day of exams." Said Aoko, her voice sounding a bit playful but also serious. "Are you ready to leave your old study habits, hmmm?"

"..." You nodded earnestly.

Half a day earlier. The first day of exams were over, and you was about to head back to the mansion where you hoped to put your plan into something, when...

"Tonight, I'm holding you prisoner. Your grades are simply unacceptable. Cancel every plan you have." ...a cold, blue grin greeted you in the hall way.

That was how you had ended up in Aoko's room, instead of the rooin the attic to which you were accustomed. Though her situation was far from normal, at the end of the day she was an adolescent girl like any other. Naturally, she felt uncomfortable letting anyone into her room. However, your grades were truly something that called for desperate measures. That explained why her mood was even worse than normal today and the vein on her forehead was pulsing visibly with anger.

"I need to finish my own studies first. You can use that table in the meantime." Aoko let out a heavy sigh, her voice softening grealy as she turned her back to you and sat dow favorite desk. You were left standing before a cheap-looking glass table.

"Do your best, okay? Just hop into bed if you're tired so much."