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"Oh my god—I'm gonna be late again!" Daisuke ran through the streets, taking back roads and jumping fences. It was another beautiful day in Azumano, but Daisuke's luck was already taking a turn for the worst. He ran into his classroom and opened the door just as the bell rang, gasping for air.

"I'm very sorry for being late"

"Ah, Daisuke! Check it out! Look at the empty seat in the back!" his friend Takeshi practically yelled in his ear.

In the back was a small brown haired girl, with bangs falling over her eyes. She was staring at her desk, looking slightly frightened.

"Is she a new student?" asked Daisuke

"Well duh! And she's a transfer student from Hokkaido—a country girl!"

The girl shifted in her seat.

"I think she can hear you, Saehara-kun. You're scaring her." Said Daisuke's friend Riku, from behind them.

"Oh, H-hi Riku-san!" replied Daisuke, nervous as usual.

"Hey, did you hear?" asked Risa. "That girl is from Hokkaido, and she came here all by herself! Isn't that weird?"

"Jeez, Risa. You should mind your own business" Retorted her older sister.

"Okay class, settle down." Said their teacher. "As you can see, we have a new student today. Would you stand up, Inochi-san?" The girl stood up timidly. "Would you like me to introduce you?" asked the teacher. She nodded shyly.

"Class, this is Inochi Shizuka-san. She just moved here from Hokkaido. I know you will all be very friendly and help her get acquainted with the school. Now, let's begin today's lesson…"

Shizuka sat down quickly, dropping her pencil. Before she could pick it up, a blue haired boy bent over and picked it up for her. She reached to take it from him, but when their hands touched, something sparked. What happened? Who is that? She thought. He looks so serious…

Meanwhile, Satoshi stared at the girl for a minute, trying to place what was unusual about her. Maybe it's just my imagination, he thought.

Time for lunch! Riku, Daisuke, and Risa went up to Shizuka, who was still staring at the desk.

"Hey! I'm Harada Riku, and this is my sister Risa" Said Riku, cheerfully.

"I'm Niwa Daisuke! Nice to meet you, Inochi-san." Added Daisuke.

"Hey, Inochi-san? Wanna come sit with us?" asked Risa.

"u-um… I don't know…" she said shakily. "I--"

"GREAT!" Interrupted Risa, grabbing her hand and pulling her out of the room.

"There she goes again…" Said Riku, hopelessly. She and Daisuke started to follow Risa, but Daisuke turned around and faced Satoshi.

"Hiwatari-kun, won't you come sit with us?"

"Niwa, he never sits with anyone—why do you ask?" whispered Riku

"Actually, I think I will. If you don't mind, that is." He replied.

"Ah—okay! Great!", Said Daisuke happily.

Satoshi walked behind them, thinking. I need to find out more about that girl. Something about her… isn't natural…

AU: This is my first story in while… And my first non-oneshot! It's also my first D. fic… my first CharOC… and my first romance story! So, anyway, this chapter kind of really explained—nothing. And I realize you didn't get to meet the OC yet, like REALLY meet her, but this chapter is kind of a way for me to be like—oh I posted a chapter—I should continue the story now. That way, I can't get too lazy and not update. I already have the whole story in my head, so this shouldn't take very long to post! Thanks for reading—story gets better, and will probably switch to Shizuka's point of view. Ja, mata!

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Shizuka: Silence

Inochi: Life

Hokkaido: Northern most, and largest, island of Japan—mostly country.

Look for an honorific key on my profile!