Chihiro tries to bargain to keep her glasses.

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

As much as Chihiro valued authenticity, it was going to be an unacceptable hindrance to her plan. She couldn't find a train home if she couldn't see!

She was going to have it hard enough just sneaking away from the club, much less without her glasses!

"Well, um-... I kind of... need them for medical purposes... so I shouldn't take them o-"

"Oh come on, we'll have them the whole time!" A nearby girl nudged Chihiro's shoulder with hers, fixing the disheveled girl with a reassuring smile, yet oblivious to Chihiro's overly bashful reaction.

"Right, you've probably got really pretty eyes too!" Another boy chimed in, using flattery as his method of persuasion.

Chihiro couldn't let herself be swayed, though, despite replying in a flustered tone.

"T, that's very nice of you... but, I really can-"

The bus slid to a stop, and someone up front whistled.

"Okay, everyone out!"

Chihiro decided to act immediately. While they were distracted, she climbed to her feet and went to move past the students to the front of the bus. She had to run the moment she was off the bus, and straight for the nearest train if she had any hope of pulling this off.

Only, before she could do that...