Interview with the Yokai

Chapter 7

" Yes I must apologize to you two for any trouble I might have caused you yesterday, I was quite hysterical and acting without thinking," Benihime said bowing her head to each girl.

" It's alright Benihime-san, you were going through a difficult time, I'm just glad no one was hurt," Noriko said, placing her hand on Benihime's.

" You are too kind Noriko-san, I could see the tears in your eyes yesterday, you have a truly kind heart and I hope to be able to be that kind, while having your strength," Benihime said causing Noriko to blush from such open praise.

" I was pretty amazing to," Mari said moving in to steal food from Shoji's bento.

" Yes, it is a pity that you are part of the gymnastics team, because you seem to be a natural born actress, you deceived me quite convincingly and betrayed no emotion," Benihime said, slight bitterness in her voice.

" Well I really like fish, keep that in mind for when you make me my bento, ok?," Mari said not reacting at all to Benihime's words.

" I think Mari-san was more affected than she let on, my cheek will atest to that," Shoji said, feeling that while Mari had her bad points, Benihime's remark was out of line.

" Are you complaining about that little smack I gave you? If I was angry I would have done it with my claws out," Mari said.

" It appears I was not aware of your true emotions Mari-san. If you would like we can go into the city this Saturday and I will buy some fish to cook for dinner that day," Benihime said.

" Sounds good to me, I know the perfect place," Mari said excitement in her voice.

" Well isn't it nice that we're all getting together, it's like Beni-chan is everyone's friend with her cooking as a benefit. I can be your friend with benefits to Shoji-kun, though I don't cook quite as delectably as Beni-chan, I have other things you can eat that are quite delectable," Yayaka said running her hand up and down Shoji's neck causing him to gulp hard.

" Do you know the legend about how all STD's come from yokai known as succubuses, Shoji-san," Mari said looking in Yayaka's direction.

" That's a dirty stereotype cat," Yayaka said in a low voice that seemed to be a warning.

" Now that you're not with Tanahashi-san do you have any other guys you might be interested in Benihime-san," Noriko asked trying to change the subject.

" No, I'm going to be more picky and not rush, but I want a kind boy, who will appreciate me, and is truthful even if the truth is hurtful. What about you Noriko-san, you're such a kind girl, what type of boy do you like?," Benihime said and her words had the same effect as Yayaka's on Shoji.

" Well, I'm like you I want a kind boy, but I want him to be down to earth, and I like it if their brave, willing to do things that are right, because they're right," Noriko said blushing a little and turning away. Shoji was starting to feel that this was a conversation the girls should have amongst themselves, it was getting a bit awkward.

" That sounds like Shoji-san, if he wasn't a complete dimwit," Mari said making things truly awkward. All the other girls shot Mari dirty looks, but she just kept eating with a huge smile on her face.

" And what would your ideal lover be Mari-chan, a long hair or a short hair," Yayaka said staring daggers at Mari.

" I don't have much use for lovers, I know girls with certain organs that are overdeveloped have to take lovers, because that is the only way they can manipulate people, but the organ on me that is overdeveloped is my brain, so I don't have to make them my lovers to manipulate them. I would ask what your type is, but we know it's breathing, oh wait I forgot batteries don't need to breath so you aren't even that picky," Mari said in the sweetest voice she had.