T.K.'s Note:
Well, this is the first chapter of my first series. Hope it will be a success =). **UPDATED: I've noticed this chapter (especially this starting chapter) gave a ... meh ... factor. I would like to re-edit this chapter but I think for this series I'd like to keep things the way they are and show how much I have progressed as a writer. If you beg to differ by the end of my recent chapter then please tell me bluntly, do not sugar-coat... I deal with sugar every day haha -_-.

Currently Listening to:
Raindrops by Colbie Caillat. For some reason it sounds like a great opening theme because it's a bouncy tune =).

Disclaimer:
I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! casts and the plot line mentioned in the anime and manga. I do, however, own the plot line aside from the ones mentioned in the anime and manga as well as Miyazaki Cho and Miyagi Gem.

Final Note Before Reading:
I would like to hear your reviews after =).

"Everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile."

Chapter One: My Name is Miyazaki Cho.

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Miyazaki Cho woke up at the break of dawn with her alarm clock blasting the theme music of "Love Hina" to begin this wonderful day. She decided to let it play continuously while she took her morning shower. Setting her in an optimistic mood, she decided to sing along:

That's so wonderful! Ikiteru n da!
Yamerarenai akirameru da nante

Tohoo ni kureta kinoo ni sayonara
Hutsuhutsu to wakiagaru kono kimochi
Nando de mo yomigaeru hana o sakaseyoo
Omoide wa itsu mo amai nigebasyo
Da kedo tachikire asu o ikiru tame
Syukuhuku no toki wa kuru te o nobashite.

She finished her shower and then jumped out. She then brushed her pearly whites and blow dried her hair before putting on her school uniform. Standing at 178 centimetres tall Cho decided to tie her mid-back dark hair up into a loose ponytail and applied a little bit of make-up to make her skin looking smooth and fresh. She head towards the lower level of the dwelling after turning off her alarm clock to find something to eat. She saw her cat waiting in the kitchen for someone to feed her. Normally her roommate, Gem Miyagi, is up before her, but since she's out of the country to visit her parents it is Cho's responsibility to feed the house pet.

"It's only been two weeks since school started and you're already on vacation," Cho thought to herself.

She turned her attention to the house cat lying on the floor, waiting to be fed.

"Ooh, you're going to love today's breakfast, Kitty," Cho said as she walked into the large walk-in storage room specifically made for reserving Kitty's food. She picked up the package of food that felt like it weighed 100 lbs against her medium-built frame and poured it into a bowl. She then placed it on the floor of her room. She checked the time and found that she was running a bit late. Unable to fix something quick for breakfast she grabbed a breakfast bar and head out the door.

"Bye Kitty!" Cho called out. "I'll be home after school. Behave yourself, okay?"

Cho locked the door and then waited for the elevator. After reaching the bottom floor, the joyous girl took the bus to arrive at the subway station. Normally, Gem would drive the both of them to school, but again, she was out of the country.

Cho felt a little claustrophobic as she felt herself being shoved into the moving carrier. She arrived at Domino City Subway Station in ten minutes, just twenty minutes walking-distance from the school. Feeling relieved from being packed like rice to make onigiri she walked to the school.

Cho saw a group of students standing outside of a nearby game shop, one girl wearing the exact same uniform. She figured they attend the same school as she walked up to them to ask for directions. She had to think of a way to greet them, something that her and Gem would do. Then an idea came to mind. She walked towards the group and a boy with brown hair noticed her.

"HI HI! My name is Miyazaki Cho and I see that you go to the same school. I'm new around the area and I would like you to help me get there. Will you help?" she said as if she has rehearsed the speech.

She then saw a boy with blonde hair taking a sniff in the air and then scrunched his nose. He then leaned a little forward towards her, took a sniff, and then quickly retreated.

"No offence," the blonde boy started, "but why do you smell like a dead animal?"

The confused Cho saw a girl with brown hair taking a whack to the back of the boy's head.

"That's rude Jounouchi!" the girl yelled.

Cho laughed aloud, realizing why Gem feeds Kitty BEFORE showering.

"Oh, I'm really sorry," Cho said while placing her hands on her cheeks. "I was feeding my kitty this morning and the storage room smelt SO HORRIBLE and I didn't realize the odour stained my uniform."

She then placed her book bag on the floor and grabbed her Extra Strength Clean Citrus Febreze To Go spray. She sprayed the air and then started prancing in the shower of "patented technology". She gave it a couple more squirts in the air before twirling. Her new found "friends" were now giving her weird stares, wondering where this abnormal child came from.

After dancing in her mist of citrus fruits they all walked towards the school.

"Oh, I'm sorry," Cho said a couple minutes later. "I didn't get your names."

She remembered the blonde boy being named, "Jounouchi", as he started the introductions first.

"Da name's Jounouchi Katsuya!"

She then turned her attention to the girl who whacked the blonde a while back.

"Mazaki Anzu," she said smiling. "I think you're in my gym class!"

Cho smiled back.

"Honda Hiroto," the guy with brown hair said. Cho tried to hide her distaste for his peculiar hair.

"Looks like a bad attempt of a Mohawk..." Cho thought.

Then she turned her attention to the boy shortest than the rest of them.

"Motou Yugi," he said. Her eyes widen a bit.

Whoa, did you shrink a couple of inches? ... Or like a couple of feet?

Dismissing her thoughts, Cho realized she was in presence of The King of Games.

"Really?" she asked in disbelief as her mind pretended to be on its knees worshipping him. "You go to Domino High? You must be Japan's greatest duellist everyone was talking about, the one who outranked Kaga (Weevil) and Ryuusaki (Rex) in Battle City!"

"I guess you can say that," Yugi said as he gave a sheepish smile. "I take it that you're a duellist yourself?"

"I'm 'ok' I guess," she confessed. "I'm not as great compared to you."

"Is she flirting?" Hiroto whispered to Katsuya.

Katsuya took this as an opportunity to exercise his curiosity.

"So," he started. "What have ya heard 'bout me? Y'know I ranked second place in Duellist Kingdom Tournament an' Fourth in Battle City?"

He was proud of his achievements. Too bad she had to burst his bubble.

"Nope," she answered honestly. "Your name doesn't ring a bell."

Anzu and Hiroto tried hard not to suddenly burst out loud laughing.

"What d'ya mean? How can you not?" Katsuya exclaimed.

"Well, the first tournament I heard of was Duellist Kingdom, hosted by Pegasus J. Crawford," Cho explained. "I was more interested in who had won the tournament than the people participating. And with Battle City, well, how can I not know about the tournament. It was broadcasted all over the place. But since I was busy at the time I was updated with the online statuses. There were so many participating in that tournament I gave up keeping track half-way through the tournament. But glad to hear you won another tournament Yugi-shi."

Cho found herself in front of the school. They all walked towards the small lockers to change their shoes until someone shoved Katsuya out of the way. He seemed to be in a hurry.

"Watch it, Bonkotsu," the brunette said.

"Why not you watch where ya goin' Mr Money Bags!" the blonde yelled back, obviously upset.

The brown-haired boy ignored Katsuya's call and turned the corner. Cho's eyes sparkled with admiration.

Ooh! My first victim of the year, this should be fun!

She decided to follow the tall boy to his locker. He kneeled over to pick up his shoes from the floor until he saw a pair of female feet standing just a foot away. He ignored her presence as he stood back up to place his shoes into the metal box. He continued to ignore her presence as he closed his locker and walked away. Cho took it as a cue to continue bothering him.

She decided to run in front of him so she was in his view. She then turned around while walking backwards. He looked a little familiar to her, she just couldn't quite place her finger where. He glanced at Cho for a split second before turning his attention towards the school. She could see that he was becoming irritated.

"Hi!" she greeted in a perky tone. "I'm Miyazaki Cho. What's yours?"

He stayed quiet.

"Um... what homeroom are you in?" she asked, hoping to get something out of him.

He remained quiet once again, but this time she could see his eyes were narrowing for her existence.

"Okay, we're getting somewhere," Cho grinned.

"How are you on this lovely day of spring?" she asked, hoping for an answer. She wasn't exactly sure how much longer she could keep up her enthusiasm for such a mood-killer.

"Very. Annoyed," he answered.

Finally!

"Aww, want me to make you feel better?" she asked with a large smile on her face.

"Do you mind?" he snapped, yet he was able to remain calm. "Leave me alone."

"But what good would that do?" she asked, confused on how anti-social this boy was.

"Very."

Unaware of what was behind her, Cho tripped over the bottom stairs and fell.

"About time," he said and walked up the stairs.

"Meanie," Cho said while sticking her tongue out at him. She got up and brushed herself. Then she ran towards her new friends.

"Where did you run off to?" Anzu asked.

"I was talking to a brand new friend," Cho said smiling.

"Oh cool," Yugi said. "Who is it?"

"I didn't quite get his name," she replied. "He wouldn't tell me."

"Shy much?" Katsuya spoke.

"No, he seemed pretty strong when he told me to leave him alone. He was the one that pushed you earlier."

"You mean that arrogant Rich Boy?" Katsuya yelled. "Why do ya want to be friends wit' him?"

"He seems lonely?" Cho replied, a little unsure if it was the correct response.

"He deserves to be lonely! That self-centred, overconfident, son of a jerk!"

His friends gave a slight laugh as they agreed with the blonde.

"That's not nice. Everyone should have a friend," Cho pouted.

"Trust me, Miyazaki," Anzu said. "Don't bother with Kaiba. He's anti-social."

"But he talked to me," she said, trying to prove them wrong.

They gave her an anime sweat drop for her technicality.

"Demanding a request does not make it talking," Hiroto added. "It's more like Ordering."

After debating for a couple of minutes they all head towards their home room before receiving a tardy. Cho walked into the classroom to find her seat until she saw a familiar face.

"Kaiba-kun!" Cho cheered.

T.K. - Hope you enjoyed it =). If you have any suggestions about my story or for improvement don't be afraid to send a review or message =).