Disclaimer: I do not own Pretear in any way.

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(NOTE: They took a flight from America to Hong Kong because Kauro had to swing by there for business. Now they took a cruise to Japan.)

Chapter 1

Fifteen-year-old Himeno Awayuki stared at the blundering waves of the ocean. I wonder what Japan will be like, Himeno thought. Her father, Kauro Awayuki, was a famous romance novelist and decided to move to Japan for inspiration on his next novel. Himeno was born in Japan but had moved to America when she was just a baby. Now going back to her homeland, she decided it worked out for the best, since she was accepted into Tokyo Academy High School.

Himeno was suddenly shielded from the gorgeous ocean view as her hair wrapped around her face from the sudden breeze. Himeno sighed. I guess I should have cut my hair after all…its getting all over the place…..no…mom wore her hair long….

"Himeno!" Himeno turned around to see the father with five hot dogs, two pizzas and two large drinks. Fooooooooooooood!!!! Himeno thought.

"We'll be arriving soon to Japan. The captain said it would take a half an hour. I got you some food in case you might be hungry," Kauro said.

Himeno gobbled up the food in less than two minutes. Satisfied, Himeno laid down on the bench and stared at the clouds.

"Himeno, I know the move might be difficult, especially since you had to leave your friends back in America. However, try to think of this as a new adventure! Your mother always wanted you to see Japan."

A small tear ran down the side of Himeno's cheek. Friends….right…. Himeno thought. I miss you so much Mom. Slowly, Himeno felt her eyes get watery and then saw nothing but darkness.

Himeno….wake up….Himeno…were here….honey wake up…Himeno..

Himeno stirred. Who was calling her?

Kauro shook his daughter. He had been trying to wake her up for five minutes and nothing was working. "Himeno, I have double green-tea-and-kimchi topped with chocolate chip ice cream for you!"

Himeno jolted up and smacked right into her father.

Ouch! Himeno glared at her father as she rubbed her head. "Well where is my ice cream?!" Kauro, however, was still on the ground knocked out from the impact.

Himeno looked up to find an amazing city before her. Wow…no wonder Mom always talked about Japan…its so beautiful..

"You have now arrived in Japan. Please watch your step and have a wonderful stay." Himeno grabbed her heavy bags and proceeded to step out. Thank God, I already sent my main things and that the dorms were already furnished. Himeno thought.

Kauro who finally got up, grabbed the rest of belongings and started walking of the ship.

Thank God, we had the furniture already sent to the apartment. Kauro thought.

"Tokyo Academy please," said Kauro as they got into the cab.

Kauro decided to go over the plans with Himeno. "Now Himeno, I know Tokyo Academy is a private high school and you'll be living in the dorms there, but you are required to visit at least three days in a week. Do not forget I will be staying at 3382 system drive and that my work is not far from there if you need me. Here is the card of the company."

Himeno looked at the card. Hojo Publishing Company….

"Dad…..thanks for letting me attend Tokyo Academy…I know how you wanted me to attend a public school and stay at our new home with you…."

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"BUT DAD!!! I want to go to Tokyo Academy!" Himeno stated..

"BUT HIMENOOOO! You would not be living with me! How can I keep an eye on you??" Kauro cried.

After about an hour of whining and crying her Dad finally gave in.

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Himeno smiled. She knew how worried her father got, but was glad he finally let her go. They pulled up to Tokyo Academy. Himeno looked out of the window and her eyes widened. Before her was a beautiful old enormous building. Nevertheless, what surprised her most is that Tokyo Academy looked more like a university than an Ivy League high school.

"Do you want to be dropped off here sir?" asked the cab driver.

"No, please take us to the dorm called Leafenia please," replied Kauro.

While the cab driver proceeded to the dorms, Himeno stared in awe at the beautiful scenery passing her by. Maybe high school will not be as bad as everyone says… Himeno thought. Right when she was about to turn her head, Himeno noticed something silver. She squinted her eyes and realized she was looking at someone's hair. She noticed that the person was a boy but could not see the boys face due to people that surrounded him. I wonder who he was…

Himeno quickly forgot about the boy, as the cab pulled up to Leafenia. The building was ancient looking and was very elegant in Himeno's mind. I wonder how much it would have cost to come here if I did not get a scholarship……Himeno thought.

Himeno and her Dad stepped out of the car. "Now Himeno I expect a call from you everyday, and don't let any boys near you," Kauro warned. Himeno rolled her eyes, "yes Dad, don't worry! You can go now." Kauro gave his daughter a hug. "Get off Dad! Your embarrassing me!!" Kauro sighed. Kauro stepped back into the cab. "Bye Dad! I'll see you in a couple of days!" Himeno yelled and waved as she started walking toward the desks in front of the Leafenia dorm.

"Name please? I also need to see some ID," said an old woman sitting at the check-in desk.

Himeno handed her the ID, "Himeno Awayuki mam."

"Right. Okay here is your school ID card and you will be staying on the third floor room J-14," said the old woman as she handed Himeno the keys.

Himeno walked inside the building and found the elevator. She waited for the elevator to open. DING! Himeno looked down and grabbed her bags. When she looked up, she saw a little boy in the elevator crying.

"What's wrong sweetie?" Himeno asked.

The little boy looked up teary eyed. "……….sniffle….I can't tie my shoes…sniffle…"

"Don't worry sweetie, how about I teach you how?" Himeno asked.

The little boy sniffled and smiled. "Really? I'd like that lady"

Himeno sang a song that would help the little kid remember how to tie his shoes. Once the boy finally got it, he lunged and hugged Himeno. "Thank you lady!"

Himeno laughed and tussled the boy's hair. "No problem sweetie, you can call me Himeno."

The little boy smiled. "Hiiiimeno." Himeno giggled at the sound of her name coming from the five year old. "What's your name sweetie?" Himeno asked kneeling down.

"Shin," said the little boy. "Well Shin, do you know where your parents are? I don't want to leave you here all alone." Just then, Shin looked over her shoulder

"SHIN!! COME ON! MOM AND DAD ARE WAITING!"

Himeno turned around to see a young boy with white/blue hair waving at Shin to come over. "Thanks lady, That's my brother. Bye!" Shin started running toward his brother.

Himeno smiled. What an adorable little boy….

Himeno finally went into the elevator and went to the third floor. When she got there, she saw a middle-aged woman sitting in front of the hallway.

Himeno held out her hand. "Hi, I'm Himeno Awayuki, I'm staying in room J-14?"

The middle-aged woman stuck out her hand. "My name is Natsue. I am the guardian/RA for this hall." As Natsue guided Himeno to her room, she continued talking. "Now this floor is all girls. Boys are not allowed inside after 11:00pm. Loud noises, any inappropriate behavior that would disgrace this Academy is prohibited. I expect you to be on your best behavior." Natsue stopped walking and eyed Himeno with a stern look.

Himeno cringed. Jeez,…she can be scary. "Yeees ma…m," Himeno stuttered.

"Very well, If you need anything let me now, my room is the first one in the hall way." Natsue walked away.

Himeno opened the door and gasped. Not bad…Not bad at all. In front of her was a huge room decorated very elegantly. Himeno turned to her left and saw that her roommate had already arrived. I wonder what she's like…Himeno thought. She looked to the right and saw that her belongings that were sent earlier had arrived. Himeno closed the door, dropped her bags and jumped onto the bed. I'm so exhausted…I need a nap.

Several hours have past and Himeno started to wake up.

When she opened her eyes, she was shocked. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Himeno screamed.