"Coins or dollars! We accept any form of money! All of these donations go towards charities for children! Please Donate!" An announcer yelled. Bells tolled from churches. Cars beeped and honked down the busy streets.

"Such a ruckus, I wonder how these people even stand these sounds every morning." Mizuki sighed. "Might as well get use to it."

"DONATIONS DONATIONS! If you donate, all of this money goes to charities for children! Please be considerate!" The announcer screamed into a speakerphone.

Plink! Plink! Plink! "There you go, I hope that the charities make good use of it." Mizuki tossed in 1000 yen into the tin can without taking a single glance at the man.

"Thank you ma'am!" After walking several strides down the sidewalk, Mizuki mumbled, "Yeah, whatever." She slung her bag over her shoulder.

She walked towards a walkway and waited. The sign turned green, Mizuki crossed the street. She looked up to see her school. The plaque on the gates said, Shizuka Elementary School. The gates automatically unlocked when she approached it. All the students stared watching her every move.

A few murmurs and whispers were heard. The air suddenly felt dense. "Choukichi-san! May I have your autograph?" Fanboys stampeded like bulls.

She turned to face them. "I don't give out autographs. I ain't famous." Mizuki replied coldly. Shouts of "Cool and Untouchable" were heard all over the campus.

She headed to her class. Inside, she freaked out, "Ugh! Why does my outer character always takeover in situations like this!" On the outside, she maintained her cool.

Inside of 5th grade Star Class~

Mizuki propped up her jaw with her elbow. She looked out the window at the clear blue skies. Birds soared and chirped happily. If only I were as free, she thought.

All of her classmates gathered. They spoke quietly, "Hey, look. That's the "Cool and Untouchable" Choukichi Mizuki! I can't believe she's in our class! The way she wears her uniform is awesome! Her mother is a fashion designer while her father is a writer. I bet she also has a hot celebrity boyfriend. She's soooooo lucky!" One of the girls giggled.

"Alright class! Please settle down and take a seat." A lady stood by the doorway. Everyone obediently sat down. "I'm your new teacher, Yamamoto Manami, but call me Manami-sensei. This is a new semester so I expect much from all of you. Now let's begin with today's lesson." Squeak! Squeak! The sound of chalk echoed through the classroom.

Mizuki picked up her pencil and started taking notes on what was written on the board. Have to get straight A's this year just like last year, she thought.

~Afterschool~

"Argh! I hate my outer character!" Mizuki scolded herself. When she glanced at the buildings on the other side, she immediately spotted a store that caught her eye. "Sugoi!" She rushed across the street. Nose pinned against the glass, Mizuki looked inside with wonder. Her hand pushed open the glass door. Stuffed dolls were placed neatly on each shelf. All of them seem to have a smile on their face.

The dolls are so kawaii! I'll buy one for my little sister as a gift. She picked up a pink fluffy bunny and checked the price tag. Her hands reached into the pockets of her school jacket. She wove her way around the shelves and found her way to the checkout counter.

"I would like to pay for this bunny." The clerk smiled and scanned the price tag. "That would be 40 yen, please." Yen was set onto the counter. A colorful bag with the stuffed animal was handed over.

" Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu!" She gave a wave and left.

~At Home~

The door opened then slammed as it closed. "Mama! Papa! Aiko! I'm home!" A little girl came running. "Onee-chan!" Mizuki gave her sister a squeeze.

"Hey, I got you a present. Want to see it?" Aiko's eyes sparkled when a pink stuffed bunny was put into her hands. She hugged it tight. "Thank you Onee-chan!"

From the kitchen, came a yell, "Oh! Mizuki, your home! Dinner is almost ready!"

Mizuki ran upstairs to her bedroom and threw her backpack down. She fell onto her bed and grabbed her pillow. "I'm so exhausted... My outer self is so tiring."

She got down off the bed. "I need some fresh air." Her legs managed to move forward. Her fingers clasped around the handle. She slid open the glass door and stepped outside. A bright star shot across the sky.

A shooting star! I should make a wish, she thought. Closing her eyes, she whispered her wish, "I wish I have the courage to find my inner potential and self. To be reborn as a different person." After that, she ran inside to eat dinner her mom made.

Kaguya-Hime123: Yay! I'm so excited for the next chapter! :D

Mizuki: *Cool & Untouchable attitude* Eh, whatever. It's just a chapter.

Kaguya-Hime123: I knowz! But it's the beginning! :D

Mizuki:... Never mind, I'm getting ice cream.

Everyone: That's our "Cool & Untouchable" Mizuki-san!

Kaguya-Hime123: O.O Ok then... READ AND REVIEWS! X3