Prologue: The emotionless transfer student.
Hi everyone. Back with a new story. Only this time, it's self-explanatory based on the criteria I'm writing on. I do not own both series.
A quiet, young man was walking to a large academy. He had an average body build. He had dirt blonde hair which possessed a smooth flow, reaching below shoulder length. He had green eyes which looked like emerald. The expression he had was devoid of emotions. The students that noticed him were puzzled of his expression.
'Who is this guy? He looks horrible…' A male student thought.
'He looks like he's been through a lot... What happened to him?' Another male said.
'He looks cute to me. A bit silent though.' A female student said.
'I wonder if he's single.' Another female student.
The mysterious transfer student ignored the people. He was too consumed with his own thoughts.
'Not in the mood with them... I have little time for anything…' The transfer student thought.
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The transfer student was in the principal's office. He looked at the new student who arrived.
"Tachibana Sora... Age 14 and a first year. Am I correct?" The principal asked.
Sora nodded in response. He was very quiet, not wanting to talk.
"Aren't we silent? Listen Sora... Everyone has a mouth to communicate with. If you're a mute, then forgive me of my disrespecting behavior." The principal said.
Sora waved his hand, saying that he knew it was not offensive.
"Alright... Welcome to Sakakino School. You'll be assigned on Class 1-4. I hope you have a pleasant time in the academy." The principal said.
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Sora made his way to the classroom. He had initial trouble finding the classroom, but he found his way. Though reluctant, he slowly opened the classroom door and stepped in. The teacher took notice of Sora's presence.
"Ah, you must be Tachibana-san. The principal contacted me so he let me know that you were coming." The teacher said.
Sora said nothing. He merely nodded, not wanting the attention he's receiving.
"The transfer student is cute." A female student gossiped quietly.
"His eyes though. They look creepy but his expression is creepier." Another gossiped.
Sora paid attention to the teacher, waiting for him to assign his seat.
"Tachibana-san, your seat will be near Katsura Kotonoha. Katsura-san, be sure to guide him around the academy." The teacher said.
Sora simply walked to his assigned seat. The classmate near him was a beauty in her appearance. She looked like a Yamato Nadeshiko. Her hair was a vibrant purple that looked dark in low light. It was styled in a hime haircut, with the length reaching towards her waist. Her brown eyes were staring at him. He didn't spare a glance to his nearby classmate.
"Um... Pleased to meet you. I'm Katsura Kotonoha." Kotonoha introduced herself.
Sora bowed and briefly introduced himself.
"Tachibana Sora." He said quietly.
Kotonoha briefly looked at him with mild interest. Class began on algebra. Sora merely focused on the class, taking notes. Kotonoha took notice of Sora writing everything he heard in the lecture.
'Who is he? He's more focused into the class, yet he holds such an emotionless face.' She thought.
Kotonoha, in spite of her curiosity, took notes of the class. She suppressed her curiosity to focus on the lesson.
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Lunch period began in class 1-4. Sora made his way to his backpack and pulled out a bento. He quietly muttered 'Itadakimasu' and began eating.
Kotonoha's curiosity of the boy grew as he was eating quietly. Her interest of the boy was interrupted when her hunger came to her senses. She began to eat her lunch. Before she knew it, Sora was surrounded by numerous students.
"Hi Tachibana-san. I was wondering if you want to eat lunch with me." A female student asked.
He merely looked at her with a hollow stare. She merely walked back.
'He has a far off look on him... Why does he have such an expression?' Kotonoha thought.
Her thoughts were interrupted when a group of female students came up to Kotonoha. Their arrogant smirk became a telltale sign. The girls were about to bully Kotonoha.
"So... You have the transfer student sitting near you... What's he to you?" The leader questioned.
Sora had a look at the leader. She had a petite figure with brown hair that was tied in a high ponytail and matching eyes. From the expression Sora could see, she revel on bullying others for her selfish need. Near her were three girls. Sora suspected they were her minions. The first girl was had an average figure with brown hair and dark purple eyes. She looked more obedient to the leader than the others. The second girl had spiky purple hair that was shoulder-length. Her eyes were a pale blue. She looked more concerned for Kotonoha than bullying. Sora deduced she was likely forced to participate. The third girl had light, brown hair with a headband on top. Her eyes were a steel gray color. She looked more into bullying than the leader. Sora realized that the group was intending to harass Kotonoha.
"It doesn't look like he has any interest in you." The purple haired girl said.
"Leave him to me... Hey, quiet mouth. You listening?" The light browned hair girl said.
Before she could further insult him, Sora turned and looked at her with an angry expression. It wasn't just an ordinary angry expression. It looked like it was from a fighter, ready to find and beat the heck out of anyone. The group of girls were intimidated by the stare made from him. They left Kotonoha and Sora, not wanting to see the angry expression.
"Um... Thanks for helping me." Kotonoha said meekly.
"Think nothing of it." Sora said in a few words.
Kotonoha was surprised that he spoke. She took note of how his voice sounded. Although hollow, it sounded calm and collective.
'He was always quiet, so I wonder why he decided to talk with me.' Kotonoha thought.
Sora continued to eat his lunch uninterrupted. He could sense Kotonoha staring at him. Reluctant, she decided to eat her lunch as her hunger interrupted her curiosity.
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Class resumed in Science. Kotonoha took notice on Sora's interest in the subject. She continued to stare at him in brief seconds.
"Class, what happens to Uranium-235 when it absorbs a free neutron?" The teachers asked.
Kotonoha knew the answer, but Sora raised his hand quickly.
"Yes, Tachibana-san. What is your answer?" The teacher said.
"In a nano-second, the Uranium-235 becomes Uranium-236. However, the atomic concentration is unstable, causing the atom to 'fission' into two new isotopes. The process is called nuclear fission. This phenomenon is known to release atomic energy in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, measured in roentgens." Sora explained.
The whole class was amazed of Sora's answer. The teacher was even impressed.
"I...I see that you have been studying extensively. Keep up the good work, Tachibana-san." The teacher said in amazement.
The petite girl was staring at Sora in surprise and jealousy. She began to think of ways to bully him.
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The classes have ended for the day. Kotonoha noticed Sora leaving the classroom. Before she had the chance to leave, she saw the group of bullies intending to mess with Sora.
"Hold on a minute! Where do you think you're going, freak?" The leader said.
Sora turned around, this time remaining calm and level-headed.
"That little stunt you made was pretty creepy. I think we should have our time with you." The leader said.
By then, Sora decided to act physically. The light brown haired girl decided to attack. She attempted to slap him, only for Sora to catch her wrist. He made a light squeeze to subdue her. The brown hair girl decided to attack next. She decided to throw a punch, but Sora caught it. He then performed an open palm thrust that caused the girl to lose her breath. The leader fumed as she decided to attack Sora. She proceeded to throw a kick. He caught the kick and spun while holding her leg. Eventually, he made a thrust movement, which caused the leader girl to fall on to the ground. Sora looked at the purple haired girl with an angered expression.
"They're not worth being looked up to." Sora said.
The leader looked at him with humiliation. She was angry at Sora, but relented. She didn't want to mess him now that she knew how physically strong he was. Kotonoha was amazed on Sora's actions. Not one of the girls were heavily injured. She noticed that he merely subdued them without effort.
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Sora was leaving back to his home on train. Nearby, Kotonoha was near him. She was very meek, being near his presence.
"Um, Tachibana-san... I'm sorry about the classmates." She said.
Sora looked at her with an emotionless expression.
"You have to be strong... Don't let anyone make you feel weak." Sora said.
Kotonoha was surprised of the speech. She looked at him in surprise and smiled. Sora briefly looked at her before averting his eyes.
'She's...smiling... Am I worth being near someone like her?' Sora thought in question.
His thoughts were interrupted when the train arrived. Kotonoha took notice of the train and went inside. Sora began to take out his iPod and began to play Evanescence. Kotonoha pulled out a book and began to read diligently. Sora passed a few glances before looking out at the scenery.
'Why do I have such curiosity of her...? I shouldn't be near anyone.' Sora thought, suppressing his feelings.
Kotonoha took a few peaks, feeling that Sora was taking a few glances at her. However, she noticed he wasn't staring at her. Kotonoha resumed reading her book. Sora took a brief glance at the book she was reading.
'Romeo and Juliet huh...? Guess she likes Shakespeare's stories…' Sora thought.
By then, the train announced a particular stop.
"Harumihama... Harumihama... Everyone getting off, please watch your step." The conductor announced.
Sora and Kotonoha began to exit the train. Both took notice of their presence in surprise.
'Tachibana-san is at the same train stop I leave at...! Does he live around this area too?' Kotonoha questioned in thought.
'Oh man... Katsura-san lives in the same area I live in... This will not be good... I have to run ahead to get back home quickly.' Sora thought in concern.
Kotonoha questioned herself to where Sora lived. Before she could face him, he left in a hurry.
'He left me behind... I hope he's doing ok…' Kotonoha thought.
Unfortunately, Kotonoha didn't had the chance to start walking. A group of 6 guys took notice of her and began to flirt with her for their perverted intentions.
"Hey Miss. Why don't we hang out tonight?" One of them asked.
"I'm sorry, but I have something to do." Kotonoha said politely.
Unfortunately, they didn't understand when 'no' means 'no'. They persisted and made Kotohona uncomfortable.
"Come on. I can show you how to have fun." The same guy said.
Before anyone noticed, Sora appeared and performed an open palm attack on the man. He was knocked off of his breath and flew to a brick wall. He was knocked out from the blow. Kotonoha took a brief glance at him, noticing his expression. He was angry at the moment.
"Who the hell are you?" One of the guys said.
Sora looked at them furiously. The guys noticed the expression and were intimidated.
"Go home and don't make me see you harassing someone else!" He bellowed to them.
One of the guys decided to charge at him, but Sora anticipated the attack. He swiftly dodged the attacker and backhanded him harshly. One could hear bone cracks from the sharp blow.
"I warned you. All of you, go home NOW!" He shouted.
The rest of the guys quickly left. They didn't want to mess with him now. Kotonoha was surprised of Sora's protective behavior.
"Um... Thank you for helping me again, Tachibana-kun." Kotonoha said.
"Please be careful in this time. It's dangerous." Sora said.
Kotonoha, feeling uncomfortable from the encounter with the group of boys, decided to follow him. She was surprised to see that Sora was heading to the same direction where her house was located.
"Would it be ok for you if I follow you till I head to my house? I don't feel comfortable ever since those men came to me?" Kotonoha questioned.
"Do what you feel is safer." Sora said nonchalantly.
Kotonoha, understanding the message, walked next to him. She was shy with Sora near her presence. However, she was able to tolerate him, due to his protective behavior. The walk felt quiet, which made things awkward for her. She decided to break the ice and try to chat with him.
"S-so, you recently moved here in this area." Kotonoha asked.
"Yes. I moved her about two years ago." Sora said.
Kotonoha began to see that despite his cold expressionless look, he was a warm hearted person. She felt safer with him.
"A-anyway, the teacher didn't say much, but I'm the class president of 1-4. I didn't have any duties for today so I left early today." Kotonoha explained about herself.
"The class president is essentially a member of the student council, isn't it?" Sora questioned.
"Yes, they're part of the Student Council. Have you heard of that practice in junior high" Kotonoha asked curiously.
"I was in a middle school from a village, Katsura-san. They almost never had a Student Council, due to lack of crime." Sora answered.
"Oh. I see. Anyway, did the school felt interesting to you?" Kotonoha asked meekly.
"It's a nice place. Although I'm concerned with those four girls that attempted to bully you and me." Sora answered.
"Oh... Their leader is named Katōu Otome. She's from the basketball team." Kotonoha replied.
"What about the others with her?" Sora questioned.
Kotonoha had a somber expression, but proceeded to explain.
"The girl that's devoted to Katōu-san is Obuchi Minami. The one with the headband is Mori Kumi. Mori-san is known for being physically violent at times. The last one is Koizumi Natsuni. Although she bullies me, it's not as severe compared to the others." Kotonoha answered.
Sora made a thinking pose while walking. He assessed the group was jealous of something.
"I see... Anyway, how far is your place? I'm close to where I live." Sora asked.
"It's right over there." Kotonoha said, pointing to a two-story house.
Sora took a long, calculating stare at the house. The house was well-decorated with intricate fences.
'Her house is like a luxury... Are her parents that rich?' Sora questioned in surprise.
"Thank you for walking with me, Tachibana-kun. I'll see you tomorrow." Kotonoha said.
Sora nodded and started to walk back to his home. He entered his house and started to head for his room to relax.
"Oh, Sora. How was your day at your new school?" his mother asked.
"It's been okay. It was rather interesting, kaa-san." Sora responded.
"That's good to know." His mother responded.
Although young, Sora lost his biological parents. He was adopted and was taken care by his adoptive parents. It made him feel somewhat at home, despite knowing the truth.
'Katsura Kotonoha... Why is she in my thoughts?' Sora thought in confusion.
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