IMPORTANT EDIT: Screw ALL of what I say about not criticising me. I was a noob back then, but I'm getting better. So like one of my precious reviewers said, criticism is in the field of a writer. So ignore anything about not wanting to get criticised.
Not so important edit: Managed to fix a couple of mistakes. Hopefully all of it, if not most :P
Hello all. Novice writer, or typer here. This is my first attempt at a fan fiction, so please pardon me if I have any of the characters personality wrong. Anyway, before people start writing horrible reviews about little things I barely notice about, here are some things to note:
First, I am a male writer, writing in the POV of a female, therefore the assistance of my friend was needed, though at times my character may be like a guy at times. So, don't troll just because I can't be a girl. Never was one and can never be one, so this is just to help me get a new experience.
Second, since there wasn't much information about the non-OCs' past, I myself determined them. Of course, not canon.
Third, as said, I'm a novice writer, and therefore may get some of the non-OCs wrong, and my English may not be that good. So don't judge. I'll do my best to stick to the characters.
If nothing else, I hope you enjoy my story and give good, reasonable reviews, and don't just review how bad my story is and how bad a writer I am. Just review, don't criticise. I'm a sensitive boy.
The alarm clock rang. In most cases, I'd react quite explosively, but I had gotten used to the rude awakenings. Gah, technology these days frustrate me so much…
I seated myself on my bed, did some basic stretches, and then realized that I apparently slept without a bra again. It was really becoming a bad habit; next thing I know, I'd be sleeping naked. I went to my wardrobe, pulled out another fresh black piece of the underwear, and then proceeded to wash up.
Looking at the mirror, I surveyed my looks again, as I always did every morning. Long, pale white hair that could reach my chest, black irises, my smooth but pale complexion, and a tall height of 1.52 metres. Though I was trying to be normal, I knew I couldn't, as many people don't have white hair at such a young age. I did think of dying it before, but my father said it would take my mother away from both of us, and thus I kept it as it was, in remembrance of my mother, the one woman I always wanted to meet.
I brushed my teeth, washed my face, and then reached the part where I had to deal with my hair. Though both my father and I believed that me having long hair looked good, it was a horrible bore to get it done in the morning, especially after bed. When sleeping, I would never stop moving, which really could mess up my hair. My dad did mention that my mom also moved a lot in her sleep, so I guess actions during sleep were also passed down from generation to generation.
I had to say I was excited. Finally, I was entering high school, what's more, an all girls one too. Not that I had anything against boys, but it would be a new experience for me. I put on the uniform given: A short skirt, a blazer and a red ribbon, to signify that I was part of one of the school's odd batches, the 21st if I was not mistaken. For the legs, I wore black leggings, and a black pair of shoes. I was really overjoyed to actually look like an ordinary school girl.
Ring! Ring! My cellphone rang.
"Hai! Moshi moshi?" I spoke over the line, joy ever present in my tone.
"Hey darling," my dad greeted, his voice making me even happier, "congratulations on being accepted into Sakura high! Heard it was your dream school, amiright?"
"Yes it is! Can you believe it? I'm actually going to high school!" I was overjoyed, to the point where tears were flowing from my eyes. Apparently my tears could even be sensed by my father over the phone, but he was a very perceptive man.
"Now now, darling," my dad tried to calm me down, "no need to cry. I'm sure you're happy. And since it's your first day, would you like your old man here to give you a lift?"
The thought of seeing my father again thrilled me, but him risking that much just to get me to high school wasn't necessary. It would be dangerous, for us both, if we were seen together.
"No need for that, Tou-san. It would be bad for the both of us. But thank you."
"Hmm… very well, darling. I want you safe. I want my only daughter alive in high school, so try not to attract too much trouble in the school! Bye, darling!"
"Sayonara, Tou-san!" And I hung up the phone. I really, really wanted to see my father again, but it would be very dangerous.
Well, Kaguya Minamimoto, here begins your life as a high school student. No more regrets, time to look forward into the future! I thought to myself with confidence, and then left my apartment, not forgetting to lock the door.
It was spring, the time where school terms start. Just the smell of the air and the breeze hitting my face was enough to make me feel excited, of the fact that I was going to high school. I've never been in junior high, so I was determined to make full use of the high school years to let me know how it would be like to be a normal girl for once, where I wouldn't need to carry my pistol in my pocket just to make myself feel safe.
Walking along the street, I noticed two other girls in front of me wearing Sakuragaoka High School's uniform as well, so being the energetic freshman, or woman, I decided to go up to them and try to be more familiar with the school.
"Hi! Senpai!" I called out, when I was within a few footsteps away from them. I knew they were my seniors from looking at the colour of the ribbon they had tied at the neck of their blazers, blue, instead of red, which I had.
One of the girls turned behind to look who called out, to see my energetic face. She had a yellow headband that pulled her light brown hair back, and had golden eyes, that totally matched her hair colour. The other girl, a little taller than me and the other senior, had long black hair, longer than mine, and stormy gray eyes. She looked a lot more mature than the senior who was as tall as me.
"Oh, hey there! A freshman, are you not?" the senior with the headband energetically asked me.
"Yes, I am! I'm glad I made it into the school too! Anyway, my name is Kaguya Minamimoto, and I was hoping that you could help me get used to the school more!"
"My, my, your tone is as energetic as Ritsu's," the taller girl commented, "well, Kaguya, my name is Mio Akiyama, and this is my friend Ritsu Tainaka."
"Hiya!" Ritsu cheerfully greeted.
"Oh, Akiyama-senpai and Tainaka-senpai! Pleased to meet you!" I bowed to them, and they too returned it.
"So, Minamimoto-chan," Tainaka-senpai put her arm over my shoulder, which made me felt really welcomed, "what do you wanna know about Sakuragaoka High School? You can ask me! I'm an expert of these grounds!"
"Baka, you've been in school for only a year," Akiyama-senpai lightly hit Tainaka-senpai in the forehead.
"Ouch… well, I still know the place well," Tainaka-senpai tried to regain her reputation.
I giggled, and thought about how much fun this would be, entering Sakuragaoka High School.
We had a little chat, Tainaka-senpai and Akiyama-senpai telling me some things about the school, which I tried to remember as much of. When we reached the gates of the school, Akiyama-senpai and Tainaka-senpai waved me goodbye, and wished me good luck for the next few years in high school. I smiled and waved goodbye to them as well, then proceeded to the freshmen orientation program in the school's auditorium hall.
In the school's auditorium, there were freshemn like me everywhere, and school counselors were helping to facilitate the movement of the freshmen. In the middle of the crowd, I accidentally bumped intone of the school's counselors on duty.
"Ow! Oh, I'm so sorry!" I apologized to the counselor I bumped into, "I wasn't looking at where I was going!"
"It's alright, don't worry," the counselor calmly replied. She straightened her red pair of spectacles, then continued, "in such a crowd, it may not be possible to avoid running into people. Anyway, are you looking for a seat? There's one in the bench in front of me, next to the girl with the two pigtails.
"Ah! I see! Thank you very much, senpai!" I bowed in gratitude, and then rushed to the seat, before anyone else would steal it.
Once at the seat, I tried to relax, but the eagerness in me prohibited me from doing so. So I tried breathing methods, which seemed to help. But it got the attention of the girl sitting beside me.
"Umm…" the girl beside me asked, "are you alright? What are you breathing so hard for?"
"Hmm? Oh, my breathing methods? It's to help me calm down. I just can't contain the excitement of actually being a high school student!" I was so happy, I had to plant my face into my lap to prevent myself from screaming in joy.
"Wow, you really are excited aren't you," the girl beside me giggled, "I too am quite excited that I managed to enter the school of my first choice."
"Wow, you must be relieved as well, mustn't you?" I smiled in response, "my name's Kaguya Minamimoto, nice to meet you!"
"Oh, umm, my name is Azusa Nakano," she replied. From her expression, I could tell she wasn't used to people trying to be friends so quickly.
After we got to know each other, the principal of the school came on stage and made a speech about welcoming the new students, about how high school life would be a lot different from junior high, and how Sakuragaoka will help to make us better people in life. Most of the students didn't bother about the speech and talked with their friends instead, but as for me, I was so eager, I listened to every single word of the speech and took it to heart. For Azusa, she apparently must have woken up very early, as she fell asleep halfway through the speech.
When the speech ended, the counselors guided us to our class rooms. I was in class 1-2, so I was guided to the second class closest to the parade square.
Upon entering, I saw a familiar face: Nakano Azusa. How lucky! I was in a class with one of the friends that I just had made!
"Hey! Nakano-san!" I called out after I found a seat, just diagonal of hers.
"Hm? Oh, hey, Minamimoto-san! You're also in class 1-2?" She seemed quite happy to know that she knew someone in her class.
"Yes! Isn't it awesome? We're in the same class!" I gleefully said. This really had to be a good school year for me.
"Ohayo," our homeroom teacher then came in, "I am Megumi-sensei, and I'll be your homeroom teacher for the year. I know that this is your first year in high school and you may be quite unfamiliar with the environment, therefore it is my duty to ensure that you girls will get used to the school."
What a sweet teacher we have…
"Now that you all know my name, it's time for you to know the names of your friends. I'd like to have you stand up from your seats and announce your name to the class, one by one, is that alright? Let's start with Hirasawa-san over here."
The girl with brown hair stood up, bowed to the class and cheerfully said, "Ohayo! My name is Hirasawa Ui, but you can just call me Ui! I hope that we can be good friends for the entire schooling session!" She really was a cheerful girl, I may have to make friends with her, whether I was the one who took the initiative or not.
Next up, behind Ui-san, was shy Nakano-san. "U-umm, my name is Azusa Nakano, pleased to meet all of you," and with that she took her seat.
After a while, everyone had done their introductions, myself included. But, before we left the room, Megumi-sensei said something that either cheered me up, or made me feel surprised. Or both.
"Remember, that it is compulsory for students to join a club."
Well, that meant more friends, but less time during afternoons for myself. I decided to remain positive, be happy, and live a worry-free life in my all new high school.
But, Hell has other ideas.
Well, hopefully it isn't too bad as I think it is. Yes, from the main character's name, you can tell that I have played two really awesome DS games, and I really like those two characters (Kaguya Nanboo from Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier and Sho Minamimoto from The World Ends with You).
I'll start the second chapter if there are more positive reviews than negative ones, and when there are less haters who gotta hate. Also, working environment is also a factor. I'll do my best to upload the second chapter, if the community decides it.