Vampires Legacy

"Love is what now?" Brady is understandably confused. But this strange group he's come to might be his only hope, so he mustn't get lost in their wise wisdom. 

'This is getting out of hand. Hey Ariel, you wouldn't happen to have any advice, would you?'

Ariel ponders for a second, 'Hm… Nope. I never had the time to think about such things.'

'Yeah, I figured. Maybe one day you'll find yourself thinking about it.'

"I don't think so.'

"Okay, young man. To make the girl you love fall for you, it's imperative to know her dream." Kagura declares all-knowingly. 

"That's easy. Her dream is to be a veterinarian. She loves—"

"I DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT!"

"Eh??"

"I mean her dreams in love, you fool."

'This is hopeless,' Shinatsu sighs in her head.

"You see, everyone has dreams in love. And there's 6 levels."

"Please tell me."

"Level 1 is how a pair becomes a couple. Meaning how the confession plays out. Some girls may want it to be at a firework festival or at a place the two have a mutual connection to. There's countless different ways for level 1 to play out, and it's your duty to know what her dream for that is."

"Wait, Kagura might be onto something."

"Yeah."

Chifuyu and Diego underestimated Kagura.

"No way." Shinatsu still doesn't buy it.

"What's your dream for level 1?"

"I'm glad you asked. Shinatsu, come here."

"Oh boy."

Kagura whispers in Shinatsu's ear a scene for them to play out. 

Reluctantly, she goes along with it. With her face all flustered, she walks Kagura into the wall and slams her right hand right next to her face. The other 3 look on in surprise as Shinatsu utters these words, "I love you. What do you say to going out with me?"

"A kabodon?!" Chifuyu exclaims.

"Eeeee~", Kagura squeaks having her level 1 dream reenacted.

Shinatsu awkwardly backs away.

"Do you understand now, Brady?"

"Yes!"

"You do?"

"Level 1 is the most important step as it can be the start of the relationship. No matter what, I will find out how she wants to be confessed to."

"Atta boy."

"By the way, what're the other levels?"

"Level 2 is going on your first date and holding hands. We'll get more into the details later. Level 3 is kissing and cuddling. Level 4 is how you spend time together after that. Level 5 is marriage."

"That's a pretty large jump after level 4 isn't it?"

"Level 4 is the longest level. As it's the longest, it's also the deciding factor in whether or not a couple will truly be together for life."

"I see. What about level 6 then?"

Kagura's expression switches to a grimly serious one as she runs up to Brady and grabs his shoulders, "LEVEL 6 IS NOT SOMETHING A FLEDGLING SHOULD WORRY ABOUT YET!"

"Whaa?"

"In time, you will know what the final level is. For now, keep your eyes on the first four."

"Yes, sensei!"

"Me and Brady have a lot of talking to do. You guys go help out at the cafe."

Shinatsu walks away without saying anything and a face saying what just happened. 

'This was supposed to be my Odd Job…' Chifuyu sulks as he's dragging his feet. Diego walks right behind him also somehow feeling defeated. 

***

"Why do we have 7 people working the cafe right now?"

"Good question."

"Well, we are busy."

"Actually we have 6 people. Chifuyu's been in that corner sulking for 10 minutes now."

"Iris is injured and she's more useful right now."

"Ouch."

"What happened?"

"Kagura snubbed his client."

"Haha. I see.."

"Cheer up buddy. Don't forget you have a couple girls who come in each week just to see you." Diego attempts to get Chifuyu back on his feet.

"That doesn't mean squat. I don't even talk to them."

"I'll be your wingman. You never know, you may end up dating the love of your life."

Diego realizes what he just said with a moment of silence that follows.

"Sorry man."

"Don't worry about it."

"Are you still thinking about her?"

"Of course."

The others catch this but choose not to ask what they're talking about. 

"You know what though."

"Hm?"

"I do wanna try. Talking to a girl that likes me that is."

"You got it, pal. Hey Nicholas, Caesar, come here for a bit."

Diego helps Chifuyu up and the 4 boys get into a huddle. He then whispers to them, "What do you guys think about going to a mixer tonight? I can set one up easy."

"A mixer?!"

"Sure. I don't mind."

"Now that's a surprise. I didn't take you for the type who likes that sort of thing, Caesar."

"Nothing's wrong with a little fun."

"My man."

"If you guys want to, then I'd hate to refuse."

"Nice, what about you, Chifuyu?"

"Just this once."

"It's settled. But first we need to help Chifuyu bloom out of his cocoon so he's not a wet blanket."

"Ugh."