Note: This story has OCs in it. If you don't like them, don't read this.
This is how the dialogue in my story will be written.
'Speaking in English'
'Speaking in Japanese'
'Thinking in English'
'Thinking in Japanese'
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Silabus smiled his usual cheerful smile as he entered the Canard HOME in Net Slum Tartarga. He was greeted by another smiling face belonging to Gaspard, who ran up and hugged the Blade Brandier.
"Silabus! Where have you been? You were supposed to be on a while ago!"
Silabus scratched his head. "Sorry, Gaspard. I had to get things ready for the girl who's staying with me…"
"Oh, yeah! The exchange student all the way from the United States! Will I get to meet her, too?"
The brunette smiled brightly. "If you can get your parents to take you over here, that would be great! Oh no! It's 10:30! I have to be at the airport by 11:00! I'll talk to you later, Gaspard!"
Yuuichi Morino lifted the M2D off of his head and placed it on the desk. He shut down the computer and leaned back in his chair. He sighed. 'I wonder what she'll be like… I'll be with her for a year. I just really want to help a girl learn some new things. It's a great idea! I'm sure she'll be really nice!'
He stood up and grabbed a small messenger bag. Then he quickly scanned the apartment to make sure things were all nice and tidy for the new girl. He had only moved to Tokyo recently, but everything was in order.
The clock read 10:33. "Time to go!"
The nighttime August air was cold but refreshing as Yuuichi headed to the train station. The train ride would only be about fifteen minutes, but walking all the way to the airport would take far too long.
As he entered the station, and waited for the train, a young lady passed by and smiled at him.
"Yuuichi! You're going to pick up the little girl? I can't wait to meet her!"
Yuuichi nodded. "Yeah, Suzu. She'll be really tired though, she was on an eleven hour flight. I'll bring her by your place tomorrow morning, okay?"
Suzu smiled and poked Yuuichi's shoulder playfully. "Will you bring the rent tomorrow, too?"
The boy laughed. "Yes. I'll have the rent with me, too."
The train arrived, and Yuuichi waved goodbye to Suzu as he got on. He sat down in an available seat and began thinking again.
'I can't wait to meet her! It's going to be great, having so much fun with her, and she'll even be going to school here. This year may be one of the most fun years of my life!'
The train shortly arrived next to the airport and Yuuichi snapped out of his thinking to get off. 'Poor girl… she's probably so tired. I hope she isn't sick after that long flight.'
He entered the airport and headed to the baggage pickup area to wait in the area where the girl would be coming from.
'Let's see… she has semi-short black hair with some red… She got my picture, so she should know what I look like'
"Ah…"
Yuuichi turned around and saw who he was waiting for. The girl before him had shoulder length black hair and reddish bangs. She was about 5'3", only a few inches shorter than the brunette. A small purse was in her hand, as well as behind her was a lot of luggage. Her smile was so innocent and sweet, it made Yuuichi smile back.
"Yuuichi…?"
He held out his hand, still smiling. "Nice to meet you."
The young girl's face lit up as she dropped her purse and threw her arms around him. "I… Selphie."
Yuuichi stiffened at the sudden hug, but returned it gently. 'What a sweet little girl…' He opened his messenger bag and pulled out a water bottle. "Thirsty?"
Selphie took the water bottle and opened it. "Thank you very much!" She drank quickly, like she hadn't had water in days. She picked up her purse and looked up at Yuuichi. "Tired…"
The boy took that as a hint to help her carry her luggage. He took the handle of the largest suitcase and she picked up her purse and took the handle of the other luggage. Yuuichi held out his hand. "Hold my hand so we don't get lost." Selphie nodded and used her free hand to hold his as they exited the airport and headed back to the station.
As they boarded the train, the girl fell asleep in her seat. Yuuichi glanced at her. 'She looks more innocent when she's asleep. Really cute…'
The train arrived at its destination and Yuuichi shook Selphie slightly. She barely opened her eyes, but stood up, figuring they must have been at the right place. They took the short walk back to the apartment building and arrived up at the third floor at Yuuichi's apartment. They brought Selphie's luggage inside and set it by the front door.
Selphie yawned. "Where… sleep?"
Yuuichi led her into the room next to his room. It was empty with a dresser and shelves that were to be filled with Selphie's belongings. "Here."
Selphie lied on the bed. "So… tired…"
"I'm going into my room, okay? If you need something, don't hesitate to wake me up."
The young girl sat up and tilted her head to the side slightly. "I don't understand."
'That's right… She barely speaks Japanese. "Um, if need help, go to my room."
She nodded. "Thank you so much." Her head hit the pillow and she promptly fell asleep.
Yuuichi tiptoed out of the room so as not to wake the sleeping girl, and entered his own room. He glanced at the computer in the corner. 'I wonder if anyone responded to my e-mails about her.' The computer was off at the moment, so he booted it up and opened the E-Mail program.
You have 2 new e-mail messages
He opened the first one.
Sender: Haseo
Subject: RE: Transfer Student
So you'll be in Tokyo for a year? I live in Tokyo, too if you want to visit. The girl is going to be at the same high school I currently attend. I'll show her around.
'Haseo's such a great person. Selphie will be lucky to have someone like him show her around.' He opened the second e-mail.
Sender: Kuhn
Subject: RE: Transfer Student
Sounds awesome! I want to meet her! I'm visiting Tokyo for a week or two. Tomorrow, where do you want to meet?
Yuuichi thought for a moment and typed his response.
I told you where my apartment is. Meet me at the video game store near here at 11am.
He hit the send button and shut down the computer. Going to bed seemed like heaven at the moment, so the brunette crawled in and drifted off to sleep.
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Hope you liked chapter one! More will be out soon. I'll write them in class and type them when I can get on.