AN: This is not supposed to be a fanfic for anyone looking for any shipping stories. These will most not likely be explored outside what information was given in the actual show, unless the story naturally progresses that way. This story was written since there is about 60 characters in Hibike, and I wanted to give more characterization to as many as I can. I also may also change up some certain events and create new dramas to adjust the show massively. Basically, come into this story if you want to read an adjusted version of Hibike.

*Middle School flashback*

It was one of the tensest moments that Kumiko Oumae, had ever have to experience. It was time for the official results of the Kitauji middle school band meet, for the chance to head into the nationals. Surrounded by good friend Azuna Sasaki on her right, and Reina Kousaka, a girl who always seemed to be distant from everyone on her right. For Daikichiyama Middle School, who had never made it to nationals in the school's history, it was a miracle that they were even being considered at all. As results were being announced, as schools were learning about their fates, Kumiko and all of the other members were becoming increasing nervous. Finally, Daikichiyama's results were announced. Everybody in the band, except for Reina, who had a straight face that screamed expectation was clutching their hands against their chests. It had been announced that Daikichiyama had gotten Gold! Everybody was celebrating besides Reina who knew that this was not the last step in her goal to get into nationals. For everybody else, they were just happy that they managed to get this far.

As every school had finally gotten their results, it was finally time to announce which schools were going to the nationals. As all 3 schools were announced one thing was clear. Daikichityama had not managed to make it through. It was a Dud Gold, almost just as bad as a sliver.

"Gold." Kumiko muttered to herself.

"We got Dud Gold, but it was still Gold."

Kumiko was very happy at this result, as she was not expecting to go into the nationals in the first place. However, for Reina beside her, it was a very different story.

"Huh, Kousaka? Happy enough to cry? We got gold!"

Kousaka, clearly disgusted at Kumiko shot her one of the coldest looks she had ever given, with tears in her eyes.

"I'm so upset."

"Eh?"

"I'm so upset I could die! Why is everyone so happy when we didn't even make it to the nationals? We were aiming for the nationals, weren't we?!"

Kumiko responded, "Did you really think that we could make it to the nationals?"

Reina was even more disgusted at Kumiko.

"Aren't you upset? I'm upset! I'm totally upset!"

Reina then stormed off, tears in her eyes, disappointed and angry that nobody had the same attitude that she had. Kumiko could only look on shell shocked.

*Present Day*

Kumiko had just woken up, and was starting to get ready for her first day at Kitauji High School. She stared at the mirror, disappointed in the lack of growth in her body. She decided to tie her hair into a ponytail, just like she did that one faithful middle school moment. Finally walking out of her house, and admiring the new environments that she would be walking through in the future, she finally made it to Kitauji's front entrance. Greeting her and other students there, was the school's band, led by a girl with long black hair and a figure that Kumiko could only wish for in her best dreams. However, as the piece started, Kumiko realized that this band was not up to scratch to achieve anything meaningful.

"Wow, these guys are terrible" she quietly told herself.

To the untrained students who didn't know any better, this sounded like the best performance ever. However Kumiko knew that this band was obviously unskilled. She also noticed that the group only had about 45 members, about 10 members short from regulation in official competitions. She imminently felt a lower interest in joining the band for high school as a result of their playing.

Kumiko had finally gotten into her class for the year. As she was finally getting into her seat, somebody decided to speak to her.

"Who was terrible" a female sitting at Kumiko's desk asked.

"Ehh! Who are you?"

"I'm Katou Hazuki, I sit right behind you! Nice to meet you"

"Ah, I'm Ouame Kumiko, nice to meet you too. Wait, how do you know what I said?"

"Heh heh, you said it out loud!"

"Oh…"

Just as Kumiko got that noise out, they were immediately interrupted by a loud, adult voice.

"Alright, in your seats! You should not be talking at any point in the classroom!"

She also went around and told off a couple of girls for the length of their skirts, before introducing herself as Michie Matsumoto on the blackboard. She would then call the roll, with a noticeable moment occurring right after Hazuki was introduced.

"Ryoyuki, Kawashima?"

"Ummm… It's Sapphire, written as green and shiny."

Sapphire then turned around, with a red blush covered all over here face.

Finally, the first day of high school was over. Just as Kumiko was ready to go…

"Kumiko, lets walk home together!" It was Hazuki

"Eeehh? Kumiko?"

"That's your name isn't it?

"Yeah, it is."

"Right! I'm Hazuki! Call me Katou, call me whatever you want!

"Don't you ever walk home with anyone else?"
"I decided to do some different things while I am in high school! I'm counting on you Kumiko-Chan!"

As they were walking out of class, they bumped into Sapphire.

"Opal-Chan!" Hazuki said

"No, it's something greener" Kumiko responded back to Hazuki.

Sapphire noticed the little key chain hanging from Kumiko's bag

"Tuba-Kun!"

"Eh?!"

"It's so cute! Can I touch it!"

Kumiko hesitated for a bit before accepting her request.

"So, you play in band as well?!"

"I used to play Euphonium in middle school."

"Wow! Midori played Contra Bass in Middle School!"

Hazuki was deeply confused, but interested in conversation. Kumiko however noticed the use of Midori in that sentence.

"Huh? Midori?"

"Midori is my name! You know, the name Sapphire is kind off… I'd appreciate it if you called me Midori…" she said while looking embarrassed.

"Ok can then, you can call her Kumiko, and I'm Hazuki! By the way, what is a Contra-Bass? What is a Euphonium?"

"A Contra-Bass is this huge instrument, it's like a freakish Violin!

"A Euphonium is a smaller version of this," Kumiko said while pointing to the Tuba Keychain.

"Until now, I have been in the tennis club, however now that I am in high-school, I want to go and join band!

"I was thinking about going to see them right now!" Midori explained.

"Why don't we go together?" Hazuki suggested.

"Let's do it!" Excitedly said Midori.

Kumiko was hesitant but decided to go for it out of the interest of her new friends.

(End Of Part One)

AN: I hope you guys enjoyed it so far, obviously have not gotten too far into the story yet but I hope this will give you guys a feel of what I want to go for here. It may seem like I have just copied the script of the actual show so far, but I wanted to really establish the personalities of the characters as if somebody was watching this show for the first time. I also have made improvements into the story, most noticeably with the beginning. As I get the chance to add in more characters, and change some of the current ones, this is where I hope the story can go into something completely unique.