STRAWBERRY PANIC : WINTER DAYS

Light illuminates her bedroom window indicating another new day has begun. Hanazono Shizuma, awakened by the warm light she felt all over her body, was trembling as she rise up and drew the curtains to cover the sunlight that filtered through her window. She preferred her room to be as dark as possible, as if it could hide away her frustration that was locked and chained, almost like a sin.

Her green eyes seems wavering full of thoughts , ''That light... was almost like you...'' she stopped and squeeze her chest. ''My sweet lover, if only you were here with me, my chest wouldn't hurt as much as it is now, Kaori...'' muttered her with tears flowing down and finally to the end of her chin, which she didn't let it drop easily. Not now, nor in the future, that's how people expected from her, a perfect, strong Shizuma.


''Shi- Etoile-sama! It's time for the morning prayer! You should realize your position as an Etoile and dont you dare to skip or I'll double your work today!'' shouted someone from behind the door.

Shizuma sighed a bit. She didn't need to bother herself by opening the door to find out who was the one banging the door. She was just about to groom her beautiful grey, long hair and yet another distraction came. It was her roomate, Rokujou Miyuki. Only Miyuki would have the nerve to threaten her like that, especially because she is the Etoile, the highly respected and most loved person throughout the three school, Miator, Spica, and Lilim.

''Enter the room, Miyuki...'' said Shizuma with her usual soft, but slightly intimidating. People such as Miyuki, who was always around her day and night would straightaway notice her cold tone.

Miyuki enter the room by holding her breath and luckily, manage to give Shizuma a bold expression. ''Be quick, we have a hard schedule today.''

A smile appeared in Shizuma face but without fail, it's not really a warm smile. She glanced over Miyuki and stare at her for a while before she rise up. Shizuma's fair hand reached Miyuki's cheek and draw her face near each other. Shizuma, with her appealing eyes, alluring red lips, soft face-skin, no wonder all girls have their hearts stolen by this beautiful girl standing before her. No one has ever escaped from Shizuma's attractive gaze, not even Miyuki had. If just Shizuma was in the mood of biting Miyuki frail, thin neck, it wouldn't be as hard as Miyuki herself think.

Fortunately, she was just not in the mood. Shizuma simply grin at her, ''You are cute as always, Miyuki. What a shame that you almost forgot your duties as chairman of the student council. As compensation, I want you to groom my hair with that hand of yours...''

Miyuki suddenly startled and was really embarrassed. She, who was known to be a very strict leader almost turn into weak maiden by only a gaze! In a few seconds, Miyuki composed herself although however, her mind was still as blank as her eyes right now.

Miyuki reply in a low voice, ''Can't you do it yourself, Etoile-sama?''

She sat down in chair. ''This is a request... as an old friend. Besides, my hair was waiting to be embraced by you.''

Shizuma reached out to her. ''Come, Miyuki...''

''Just this once.'' said Miyuki as she started grooming Shizuma's hair. She always amazed by Shizuma loose and soft hair, it did not take much time to make up her hair.

''You look perfect.'' said Miyuki again after completing her 'compensation.'

She pulled away when Shizuma get up and bowed with respect to her. Shizuma smiled by her action. ''Now, lead me to the dining room where I will perform my duty as an Etoile.''

''As you wish.'' said Miyuki eagerly. Both of them walk out and the sound of the room being closed indicate that once again, the perfect Etoile was ready to welcome a new day ahead her.


The atmosphere around the dining room before was full of sound of chair being pulled, girls chattering and whispers everywhere. The dining room was spacious enough with a red colored carpet in which image of daisy flower was printed over the floor, five long table and many chairs carved by the finest carpenter with the finest wood, an old painting, and beautiful flowers placed on large vase filled the room.

Someone standing next to the door suddenly bowed, and everyone stopped their small talk and sit quietly. It was definitely Shizuma and Miyuki who create this whole intense situation.

''It's Etoile-sama'' whispered one person to the other.

''I'm so happy to have enter this school!'' reply the other with bright smile.

Shizuma walk gracefully with her deep green eyes observing the situation. She didn't like how other student reacts, it's like she is unequal to them. Certainly, with that brain, elegant posture and attitude, she is different from the rest.

''Good morning, Etoile-sama.'' greet someone, brave enough to release her voice. No one have ever dare to talk to her, so just in a second everyone eyes were glaring dangerously towards her.

Shizuma stopped and nicely respond to her greetings. ''Good morning, my sweet angel...''

''You're... Takahashi-san, correct?'' She nodded as Shizuma continued her lines. ''We're bound by destiny itself, my maiden. For you've shown enough sympathy and courage to greet me...''

''Shizuma, that's enough!'' stopped Miyuki from behind. She knew something unpleasant would happen if she didn't stop Shizuma from reciting her charming lines.

Shizuma sighed and turn around to face her friend. ''...Miyuki, don't you interfere my love life.''

''As your assistant, I have the duty to make sure everything going as planned, and flirting with other girl is not part of today's schedule.'' said Miyuki with sharp tone.

''You are a harsh assistant...'' Shizuma replied softly.

''Thank you for your compliment, Etoile-sama. The prayer was about to start, please get ready.''

Shizuma turned back and before going she give Takahashi a gentle smile. ''Adieu, sweet angel. I'll be waiting for the destiny to joint us together again, and hopefully, not with my assistant next time.''


A/N: I hope you enjoyed it, my first fanfiction. I'm going to do better next time. It takes two hours to make it... but I really enjoy writing about Shizuma-sama! If you enjoy it, please review. :) I'm hoping to write the second chapter as soon as I can!