Rosario + Vampire: Yokai Legacy

10. New Developments

Moka's expression turned determined. "I knew something was going on. We'll do whatever it takes to protect everyone."

Just as Kenji was about to ask Moka if she'd train with him, a sudden kick sent him flying down the hall, crashing into the wall.

"Kenji!" Moka cried out, her eyes widening in shock.

As Kenji struggled to get back on his feet, a man stepped out of the shadows. He had a menacing aura and a cruel grin on his face.

"You must be the little troublemaker the boss wants me to take care of," the man sneered.

Kenji glared at him, his determination burning brighter. "Who are you?"

The man chuckled. "Call me Kenta. I'm just a thug working for Isamu. He wants to see what all the fuss is about with you."

Kenji clenched his fists, ready to defend himself. "I won't let you or Isamu get in our way!"

Wasting no time, Kenji swiftly moved in front of Kenta, unleashing a rapid combination of strikes that caused the thug to stumble and fall to his knees. Kenta's confidence wavered as he realized he had underestimated Kenji's abilities.

"Isamu said you'd be good," Kenta muttered, frustration evident in his voice.

Before Kenta could make another move, Moka pushed Kenji out of the way and stepped forward, her eyes glowing with determination. With incredible speed and precision, she delivered a swift and powerful kick that sent Kenta flying backward, knocking him out cold.

Kenji stared at Moka in awe, grateful for her timely intervention. "Thanks, Moka. You saved me."

Moka smiled, giving him a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Of course, Kenji. We look out for each other."

As Kenta groaned on the floor, the campus police arrived on the scene, having been alerted to the disturbance. They quickly apprehended the defeated thug and escorted him away.

"Looks like Kenta won't be causing any more trouble," Kenji said, a sense of relief washing over him.

Moka nodded. "Let's hope so. But we need to stay vigilant. If Isamu sent one thug, there might be others."

Kenji agreed, knowing they had to be prepared for anything. "You're right. We can't let our guard down."

With the situation under control, Kenji and Moka returned to Moka's dorm room to talk.

Once in Moka's dorm room, Kenji and Moka sat on the bed together, the adrenaline from their recent encounter still coursing through their veins. Kenji took a deep breath and turned to Moka with sincerity in his eyes.

"Moka, I can't thank you enough for being there for me. You saved me back there, and I appreciate you so much," Kenji said, his voice filled with genuine gratitude.

Moka smiled warmly, placing her hand on top of his. "Kenji, you know I'll always have your back. We're in this together, no matter what."

Their eyes locked, and the bond between them grew even stronger. Without a word, Kenji leaned in, and Moka met him halfway for a gentle kiss. The moment was tender and filled with the unspoken emotions they had for each other.

During the kiss, one of Kenji's hands accidentally landed on Moka's thigh. However, it didn't bother her; if anything, it only deepened their connection. They pulled away, their foreheads touching as they took a moment to savor the closeness they shared.

Before they could bask in the moment further, there was a knock at the door. Moka got up to answer it, and when she opened the door, Ruby stood there with a serious expression.

"Moka, Kenji, there's something you need to see," Ruby said, her voice tinged with concern.

Curiosity piqued, Kenji and Moka followed Ruby outside the dormitory. As they approached the school gate, they noticed an eerie and mysterious energy lingering in the air.

"What is this?" Kenji asked, sensing the strange aura.

Ruby shook her head. "I don't know, but it's coming from beyond the school gate. I suggest you investigate cautiously."

Kenji and Moka exchanged determined glances and nodded. They walked together, following the source of the energy. As they reached the gate, they saw a glowing door, much like the one they had encountered in the Headmaster's office.

"What is that door doing here?" Moka wondered aloud.

Kenji approached it cautiously, his instincts telling him that this door was significant. "I don't know, but I feel like there's something important on the other side."

As he reached out to touch the door, the glowing energy surged, and the door seemed to respond to his presence. A feeling of anticipation filled the air, and Kenji knew that whatever lay beyond this door would be a turning point in their journey.

Moka stood by his side, her eyes gleaming with excitement and determination. "Let's find out what's waiting for us."