-- card moved from his fingers to her own.

" but for now, would you require help with giving out this..."

He paused, eyeing the many colorful flowers that filled up the classroom.

" ...gift. "

reaching forward, fingers briefly brushed against her own as he grasped the note.
his nose wrinkled. a frown drawing on his lips as he turned the note between his digits.

" you're right. there's nothing identifiable.
whatever the case may be...you should be wary. "

the --

He was always under the impression that a prank had to be funny.

... not an impending trip to HR.

-- that this wasn't a mindless prank.

" we could cross reference the paper. even call the distributor."

his mind was whirling ; attempting to analyze what's going on.

" too expensive for a regular teacher."

he mused softly. he stepped up to the blonde, a hand extended towards her.

" mind if I see the letter?"

he should have just jotted down as a prank but there was something...something whispering at the back of his head. something whispering --

-- found its way into a nearby vase, in order to allow him to better investigate the room.

" if it's a prank. it's an expensive one."

--
his eyes would drop to the flowers again.

" is there a note? perhaps the security noted something."

the rose in his hand had all but been forgotten until she brought it up.

" it's nothing. one of the students had given to me. a thank you, I suppose."

he responded. the rose would --

focus shifted from the flowers to meet with those startling blues, a frown evident upon his features.

" what do you mean?"

the flowers that had moments ago been a source of amusement, now felt foreboding. an anonymous person.
the words seemed to mull, replaying over in his head. --

he shot her a look.

while she's prone to being a ditz at times. she's very rarely a liar.

what. did. she. say.

the principal cares not because these animals have yet to have an effect on his school. or grades.

-- female teachers had been so glum? had they seen this clear display of affection by student and staff alike?

" if you are feeling generous, perhaps an old age home or a church. both would be more than happy for such a gift."

-- appreciated. I'm not one for flowers."

a hand would reach out, a finger brushing against the smooth scarlet petals of a rose.

" Besides, your admirers would hardly be pleased to have you give away their gifts."

amusement colored his tone. is this the reason why the other --

kita's eyes shifted from the woman across from him, to finally take in the room. every inch was covered with flowers, the colors bright and the scent all but overwhelming.

he blinked. surprise that one little room would be able to hold this much flora.

" while your offer is --

... pauses.

would she mind repeating herself? he could swear she said she met a talking reindeer.

a lift of his head. dark eyes would meet wide blue ones for a brief moment. his head would lower in a nod ; acknowledging her words.

" Happy Valentine, Johansen-San."

a brief smile would touch his lips but as quickly as it appeared, it would disappear again.

-- exercise and how it enhances one's mentality, improving fatigue and boosting confidence. which helps in bettering students abilities to study. he'd found himself thrown under work ; extra p.e. classes had been added for each grade.

" that's your reaction?

woman -- get out of the way. "

he all but snapped.

-- building, as he was far too occupied by discovering its secrets. and crafting his plans.

" I trust you're ready for the upcoming term?"

-- institution, it would be best to befriend the school's sweetheart. so, to speak.

" arigatou gozaimasu."

he raised up the cup, lips held a small but polite simper.

" Happy New Years to you, johansen-san.
and yes, it's good to be back. officially, anyway."

it felt that he hadn't left the --

-- with himself. he didn't like the thought of taking from others, nor did he wish to put her under the illusion that something could ever happen between them.

and yet, he knew that he needed her. she, was liked by staff and students alike. if he wished to discover the secrets within the --