A few days later Aoto was walking down the road whistling minding his own business and enjoying the afternoon clear weather. That is until he heard like a brawl was going on by the riverbank. As Aoto jogged closer to the commotion by the riverbank, the sounds of grunts, fists colliding, and the occasional growl became clearer. The scene in front of him was nothing short of chaos—a massive brawl between CherryWood Academy's Warrior Class students and another school's Warrior Class students. The indigo blood of the Comos splattered across the ground, and the sheer intensity of the fight sent shivers down Aoto's spine.

He quickly recognized some familiar faces in the heat of the battle. Matie, Kay, Rika, Izara, and Kaira were all involved, their sharp claws and teeth bared as they exchanged brutal blows with their opponents. The sight of Matie, especially, caught his attention as she squared off against an equally formidable foe—a Warrior/Softy/Giant Class hybrid girl who stood at the same towering height as her.

The two were locked in a fierce hand-to-hand struggle, their muscles straining as they tried to overpower one another.

Matie let out a growl, her sharp teeth gleaming in the sunlight as she threw a punch that connected with the hybrid girl's jaw. The hybrid girl staggered back but quickly recovered, slashing at Matie with her razor-sharp fingernails. The swipe missed by mere inches as Matie ducked and countered with an uppercut that landed squarely on her opponent's chin.

Aoto stood frozen for a moment, his mind racing as he watched the sheer brutality of the fight unfold in front of him. The sheer amount of strength, agility, and savagery from both sides was almost mesmerizing. But as much as he admired the power of his friends, seeing them in such a dangerous brawl was worrying.

He scanned the scene and noticed Kay viciously clawing at another girl, her ferocity unmatched as she dodged a punch and retaliated with a powerful kick to her opponent's midsection. Rika was biting down on another fighter's arm, a gleam of sadistic joy in her eyes as she fought with her typical wild energy. Meanwhile, Izara and Kaira were teaming up, their movements fluid and synchronized as they took down two opponents at once.

Indigo blood flew everywhere, staining the grass, the fighters' uniforms, and even splashing onto nearby rocks and trees. The air was filled with the metallic scent of blood and the primal sounds of a battle between predators.

Despite the chaos, Aoto couldn't help but feel a surge of worry for his friends, especially for Matie. Her fight with the hybrid girl was intense, and both were taking heavy hits. But he also knew how strong she was, and seeing her go toe-to-toe with someone of equal stature only highlighted just how tough she really was.

With a deep breath, Aoto knew he couldn't just stand there. He had to at least try and get them to stop before things got out of hand.

"Matie!" he called out, jogging closer to the edge of the brawl. "Kay! Rika! What the hell is going on here?"

Matie, hearing Aoto's voice, briefly glanced in his direction, her eyes filled with adrenaline-fueled intensity. "Aoto, stay back! This is between us and these bastards from that other school! We've got this!"

Before Aoto could respond, the hybrid girl seized the moment of distraction and lunged at Matie, tackling her to the ground. The two rolled in the dirt, fists and claws flying as they grappled for dominance.

"Matie, focus!" Aoto shouted, his heart pounding as he saw the fight growing more vicious by the second.

Kay, her hair wild and her face smeared with indigo blood, was also in the middle of a brawl with another opponent. She quickly glanced over at Aoto with a smirk, her sharp teeth bared. "This is just a little school rivalry, Aoto! Nothing we can't handle!"

Rika, on the other hand, was laughing maniacally as she bit down on her opponent's shoulder, ignoring the screams of the other girl. "This is the most fun I've had all week!"

Despite their confidence, Aoto knew things were getting out of control. As much as he believed in their strength, this was escalating into something far more dangerous than just a school rivalry.

Suddenly, Aoto saw an opening. With a deep breath, he stepped closer to the brawl and shouted louder this time, hoping to cut through the noise. "Enough! You guys have proven yourselves already! You don't need to keep fighting!"

His voice somehow cut through the chaos, and a few of the fighters momentarily paused, looking in his direction.

Matie, still locked in combat, caught Aoto's eye. She hesitated for a moment, her grip loosening slightly as her opponent tried to land another punch. "Aoto..." she growled, but her expression softened just enough for her opponent to take advantage and throw her off balance.

Seeing this, Aoto clenched his fists. "This isn't worth getting hurt over! Come on, let's go!"

The other CherryWood Academy students started backing away from the fight, realizing that Aoto was right. Matie, still catching her breath from her intense battle, finally released her opponent and stepped back, wiping the indigo blood from her lip.

Kay, always stubborn, threw one last punch before stepping back as well, cracking her neck as she gave her opponent a final glare.

The opposing school's Warrior Class students, now seeing that the fight was over, reluctantly stepped back, though their glares promised that this wasn't the last time they'd clash.

Aoto hurried over to Matie, who was still catching her breath, her eyes filled with a mix of adrenaline and frustration.

"You okay?" he asked, his concern evident.

Matie wiped some of the blood from her mouth and gave him a tired smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for stopping us, though. It was getting a little too heated."

Aoto nodded, still feeling the tension in the air as he glanced at the other fighters, who were slowly dispersing. "Let's get out of here before this starts up again."

As the group began walking away, leaving the battered riverbank behind, Aoto couldn't help but feel relieved that he managed to diffuse the situation—at least for now. But he also knew that tensions between the schools were far from over.

As Aoto asked his question, a random Warrior Class boy answered nonchalantly, "They're from Nissin Tech Academy. Almost all of them are Warrior Class students. Always been like that."

Aoto nodded, taking it in stride. "Got it. Makes sense." Just as he was about to turn and walk away, thinking the situation had diffused, WHAM! He felt a sudden and sharp impact to his back that sent him flying forward, hitting the ground hard.

For a moment, everything went quiet. The dropkick had come out of nowhere, and as Aoto slowly raised his head from the dirt, the pain shooting through his back, he turned to see one of the Nissin Tech Academy Warrior Class boys standing smugly behind him, clearly pleased with his sucker attack.

The world seemed to stand still for a second. Normally, in any other case, a Warrior Class student dropkicking another would just be considered an aggressive but typical move in their brawls. It was uncool, sure, but it wasn't a big deal. But this? Aoto was a human from Earth—a rare commodity, and not only that, he had built strong connections with CherryWood's Warrior Class students, many of whom had grown to care deeply for him. Matie, Kay, Rika, Kaira, and even the other Warrior Class students had developed a strong attachment to him. To hurt Aoto like that was crossing a line.

The silence quickly shifted into a deadly tension. The CherryWood Warrior Class students froze for a second, processing what had just happened. And then... it all clicked.

Aoto, still lying on the ground, groaned as he slowly pushed himself up, trying to brush off the dirt. "What the fuck...?" He glanced at his assailant, the smug look on the Nissin Tech boy's face now crystal clear.

But before Aoto could even react further, he heard it—the low, guttural growl of Matie, followed by an all-too-familiar snarl from Kay. The air shifted. The tension was thick with anger, and Aoto could practically feel the CherryWood Warrior Class students radiating pure rage.

"You... did not just do that," Matie growled, stepping forward, her sharp teeth bared. Her hands balled into fists, and her muscles tensed, ready to strike. She locked eyes with the Nissin Tech boy, her gaze filled with murder.

Rika, always the wild one, looked downright feral, her three tongues flicking out of her mouth as she let out a sinister chuckle. "Ohhh, you're gonna regret that." Her fingers twitched, ready to claw through anyone who dared to hurt Aoto.

Kay and Kaira were right beside them, their eyes blazing with fury. Kaira cracked her knuckles loudly, and Kay shook her head with a wicked grin. "He must have a death wish."

The Nissin Tech boy suddenly realized what he had done, but it was too late. The collective rage of the CherryWood Academy Warrior Class had already reached a boiling point. The Warrior Class students from CherryWood, especially those who knew and liked Aoto, stepped forward, forming a tight circle around him. They stared down the Nissin Tech students, their eyes filled with violent intent.

The Nissin Tech boy who had dropkicked Aoto took a step back, clearly sensing he had messed up. "It was just a joke, man," he stammered, trying to backpedal, but his words fell on deaf ears.

Matie was the first to move. She lunged forward, grabbing the boy by the collar and lifting him off the ground with one arm. "You think it's funny to attack a human from Earth? Our human?" she snarled, her sharp teeth inches from his face. The Nissin Tech boy trembled in her grasp, clearly terrified now.

Kay joined in, her voice low and menacing. "You're not leaving here in one piece."

Rika, now practically bouncing on her feet, added with a grin, "Ooh, I call dibs on ripping him apart!"

Before the Nissin Tech boy could even think of escaping, the other CherryWood Warrior Class students began to close in. It wasn't just the girls—guys from CherryWood's Warrior Class were stepping forward too, and they didn't look any less pissed. There was an unspoken rule among the Warrior Class—you didn't mess with one of their own. And Aoto, despite being an Earth human, had become one of them in their eyes.

As Aoto stood up, dusting himself off, he winced slightly from the pain but managed to call out to his friends. "Guys, I'm fine, really... there's no need to—"

But Matie shot him a look. "No, Aoto. This idiot crossed a line. We're handling it."

Aoto knew better than to argue when the Warrior Class was in a protective rage like this. He sighed, knowing that this was about to get messy.

The Nissin Tech students saw the writing on the wall. One of them, a tall girl with tribal tattoos, stepped forward, trying to de-escalate the situation. "Hey, we didn't mean for this to get out of hand. It was just a—"

Before she could finish, one of the CherryWood boys stepped forward, punching the ground hard enough to send a tremor through the dirt. "You don't lay a finger on him. Got it?"

The fight was inevitable.

And as the first punch was thrown, the brawl exploded once again. This time, the rage of CherryWood's Warrior Class was fully unleashed. They weren't holding back. Every strike was fueled by anger over the disrespect shown to Aoto. It didn't matter that it was just one guy who kicked him—this was personal now.

Aoto, watching the chaos unfold, shook his head. "This is insane," he muttered to himself, but deep down, he appreciated the loyalty his friends and fellow students showed. He knew that he was lucky to have people who cared about him this much.

But as the dust settled and the Nissin Tech students began retreating, it was clear that CherryWood Academy wasn't to be messed with—especially when it came to one of their own.

And as Matie threw the Nissin Tech boy to the ground one last time, she growled, "Touch him again, and next time you won't be walking away."

The Nissin Tech students froze, trying to process what they'd just witnessed. The situation had escalated way beyond a typical school rivalry brawl, but now there was something even more mind-blowing on the table.

"Wait, is he really...?" one of the Nissin Tech boys muttered in disbelief, his eyes darting between Aoto and the enraged CherryWood Warrior Class students.

The tall hybrid girl, still towering over the scene, narrowed her eyes suspiciously at Aoto. 

"You're telling me this little guy...is an actual Earth Human?" she asked, her voice low and disbelieving. Her piercing gaze was locked onto Aoto, as if searching for any sign of deception.

Aoto, feeling all eyes on him, swallowed hard and nodded. "Yeah, that's right. I'm human...from Earth."

The hybrid girl, now intrigued, stepped forward. The air around her seemed to thicken as her curiosity grew. Without warning, she reached out and lifted Aoto off the ground, cradling him as easily as one might hold a kitten.

"Hey, wait—what are you—?!" Aoto began to protest, but the hybrid girl wasn't paying attention to his words. Instead, she brought her face close to his, sniffing him all over, her sharp eyes glinting with interest. The sensation was unnerving, and Aoto could feel his heart pounding in his chest.

"Hmmm..." the girl hummed as she sniffed his hair, his neck, and even his clothes. Aoto squirmed in her grip, trying to free himself from the strange inspection, but the hybrid's grip was like iron.

The CherryWood Warrior Class students—Matie, Kay, Rika, Izara, and Kaira—were watching the scene unfold, their expressions twisting with rage and jealousy. They were barely being held back by their fellow students, each one straining to rush forward and rip the Nissin Tech hybrid girl to pieces.

"GET OFF HIM, YOU BITCH!" Matie roared, her eyes blazing with fury as she fought against the students holding her back.

Rika, hissing with envy, added, "I'll claw her fucking face off!"

Kay and Izara were growling as well, their muscles tensed and ready to explode with violence. Even the usually calm Kaira was seething, her fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles had turned white.

But the hybrid girl was oblivious to the chaos she was causing. Instead, she went a step further—leaning in, she flicked out her three foot-long tongues, and to Aoto's absolute shock and horror, she licked his face.

The sensation was bizarre and overwhelming. The three slimy, long tongues slid across his cheek, sending a shiver down his spine. Aoto's eyes widened in terror, his body stiffening in shock as he tried to comprehend what had just happened. "W-What in the fucking—?!"

The CherryWood Warrior Class students lost it. They were now completely enraged, screaming and fighting tooth and nail to get to Aoto and the hybrid girl.

"I'm gonna tear her apart!" Matie howled, her eyes wild with fury.

Rika, spitting with anger, lunged forward. "Let me at her!"

But the hybrid girl, completely unfazed, slowly lowered Aoto back to the ground. As she did, she licked her lips, her eyes twinkling with satisfaction. "Oh yeah, he's an Earth Human alright," she confirmed, her voice low and sultry.

Then, with a slow, almost predatory smile, she bent down to whisper in Aoto's ear. "And now, you're mine."

Before Aoto could even respond, the hybrid girl wrapped an arm around his waist, hoisting him over her shoulder effortlessly. She began walking away with him, as if he were some prize she had just claimed in a contest.

Aoto, dangling helplessly over her shoulder, was utterly bewildered. "Wait, what?!" he cried, struggling against her hold, but the hybrid girl's grip was like a vice.

The CherryWood Warrior Class students were now on the verge of losing all control. Their blood was boiling, their eyes filled with pure, unbridled rage. Matie, Kay, Rika, Izara, and Kaira were practically foaming at the mouth, their protective instincts going into overdrive.

"SHE'S STEALING HIM!" Kaira shouted in disbelief, her eyes wide with fury.

"Over my goddamn dead body!" Kay snarled, her fists ready to smash through anything in her way.

The entire group of CherryWood Warrior Class girls, not just the five close to Aoto, were preparing to launch a full-scale attack. The air was thick with tension as they watched the Nissin Tech hybrid walk away with Aoto, their bloodlust barely being contained by the students still holding them back.

Suddenly, Matie broke free from the group holding her. "I'M COMING FOR YOU!" she roared, sprinting toward the hybrid girl at full speed.

The rest of the CherryWood Warrior Class girls followed suit, their rage propelling them forward.

The Nissin Tech students saw the incoming storm and quickly moved to intervene, but the sheer fury of the CherryWood girls was unstoppable. Matie reached the hybrid girl first, tackling her with all her strength, forcing her to drop Aoto.

As Aoto fell to the ground, gasping for air, the battlefield erupted once again into chaos, with fists flying, teeth bared, and claws out. The brawl between the two schools resumed, but this time, it was personal. Aoto had become the prize in this brutal war, and the CherryWood Warrior Class girls were fighting like demons to protect what was theirs.

And as Aoto tried to stand up amidst the chaos, rubbing his sore back and wiping the remnants of the hybrid girl's lick from his cheek, he couldn't help but think, "Why do I always get into these situations?"