DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN KAGEROU PROJECT/MEKAKU CITY ACTORS

Note: This is my first fanfic for this anime. To sum it up, Kano and the others lives in an orphanage together when they were young, but different families adopted them one by one and they separate. Kano was the last to be adopted. Years passed and they all meet up again in Kagerou High School. They notice something unusual as time comes by.

Oh and, advanced apologies for the OOC's. It's been a long time since I last watched this anime. And also for the nicknames I'll be making up.

So now you got the gist of it, let's start!

CHAPTER ONE: REUNION

Kano's POV

There they go again. Arguing. So much for a family that I've always longed for. If I were to choose between them and the orphanage, I'd rather go back to the orphanage. There, I have memories with my friends, memories I don't want to forget or let go. Man, I miss those guys.

I'd either lock myself inside my room (when I'm grounded) or spend my entire day outside the house. Two options I have in my lie. But no matter what I do, I always felt empty... alone.

Due to my constant act of rebellion against them when I run away at nights, they decided to send me to school. A school that offered them high education for a low price. High education. Disciplinary action. They loved the sound of it. Enrollment and registration finished quickly and I was sent there to stay at the dormitory. They probably didn't want to see me again, deciding to spend a lot of money for my existence to fade from their home. I don't care, I also wanted to leave anyway.

I had a whole room for myself, they reserved and rented it just for me. To be honest, I like it better if I have a roommate.

Classes started the following day, I already had my books, schedule and uniform. My parents are really eager to get me out if they've bought everything. I went to my classroom on the second building, third floor. 3-A. I am a third year high school student. And I'm a loner.

Even at the orphanage I was left alone, everyone else was adopted, most parents had a liking for them, especially Momo. Although I feel sad that she and Shintaro had to separate. No one wanted to adopt them both. Shintaro was an understanding kind brother. Something that I wasn't.

I entered the classroom and sat by the window. There was already a bag there but I didn't care. I took it and placed it on another chair. This school will not change me.

"Kano?" I thought I was imagining, hearing her voice again. But the moment I turned my eyes to her direction, I saw her. Long green hair tied to a pony, her bangs on the side still hanging like the usual. Without her purple hood I could see her face clearly. She looks definitely cute wearing our school uniform. White sleeves with a red tie and black skirt.

"Kido?" I responded. I wasn't sure, it has to be a dream. She can't be in the same school as I am. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm supposed to ask you the same thing."

"Well I asked you first." I smirked. It feels good to see her again.

"I was sent here by the precinct."

"Precinct? Were you arrested?" Suddenly, I was worried. What is she doing in the precinct? Or maybe her parents work there. I shouldn't be overreacting with these things.

"You could say that." She hinted. I could tell she's a juvenile delinquent. But why?

"Are you kidding me? Why would you be arrested? What did you do?"

"It's a long story. My parents died and I ended up in the streets." she shrugged, like having her parents die wasn't a big issue.

"How have you been holding up? Where are you staying?" I asked her a lot of questions that I hope she answers. I'm worried. It's not like her to act like a rebel. That was me. I'm the rebel, not her.

"They died years ago, so I don't feel that sad." She didn't even sound sure. "Oh, the janitor opened up a room for me. Said I can stay there for a while."

"Did it ever occur to you that it was his room?" I raised a brow on her. She's seriously not considering sleeping with a janitor, is she?

"I know that. I just needed a place to crash." She sat at the chair next to me and dragged it closer to me.

"You can stay with me." I said all of the sudden. Why not? I wanted a roommate and I miss her. Who knows? Maybe Seto and the others would be here too. That's too much of a coincidence if it did happen. I don't mind if it does though.

"With your parents? Ugh, I'll pass." I laughed at her comment and dismissed her thoughts. "I live here. My parents paid for my own room. Feel free to crash in anytime."

"Cool. I'll bring my things tomorrow." She smiled. She looks really cute when she smiles. I can't help but stare until it fades. Well, I just realized something while I stare at her.

Then the teacher went in, he wasn't anyone familiar until I looked closely. Kenjirou Tateyama.

Upon his entering, a girl was behind him, a girl wearing a red scarf and I immediately recognized her. If she was here, I had this troubled feeling that somehow.. somehow the others were also here. Kenjirou Tateyama adopted Hibiya. He should be here too.

Kenjirou cleared his throat, catching everyone's attention and introduced himself before introducing his daughter, Ayano Tateyama.

Ayano sat at the desk in front of mine. Which reminds me, Kido was staring at me because I took her seat. I chuckled and we exchanged places while Kenjirou's back was turned. We didn't want any unwanted attention.

He started discussing, it was awfully boring than I thought. I almost fell asleep if it wasn't for the bell ringing every hour and a half.

I started to scribble random things at my notebook the moment I used my ability to make everyone think I am attentively listening. I have no time for this. I don't want to be here.

On last period, we still have Kenjirou as our teacher, which was odd. How can he teach all subjects the whole day? This school lacks teachers. So much for high education. I applaud them for such fraud. The lies and everything. No wonder the price they ask wasn't that much. I sighed, as I have filled mo whole notebook with random scribbles. I need a new notebook.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door and Kenjirou went out, excusing himself in front of the class.

"Hey." I called out to Ayano. "How are you?"

"Well Kano, it's been years since I last saw you and you're still the same guy." Ayano said with a smile. "I hope you're not using your powers to escape my dad's lecture." I chuckled nervously. I cannot promise her that.

"I'll try my best."

When Kenjirou got back, he was guiding a new student inside. A new student to everyone else. But me, Kido and Ayano recognized him very well.

"Everyone, meet Shintaro Kisaragi." he said. "Shintaro, you can seat at any free seat."

Shintaro nodded. His eyes locked on mine for a while, then shifted his gaze at Kido and finally, Ayano. He smiled as he walked towards the free desk beside Ayano. Kido and I could predict very well that he'd sit there. This is an unexpected reunion for the four of us.

Classes ended at last and everyone was dismissed. Everyone disappeared out of the classroom.

"Shuuya Kano, it's been a long time!" Shintaro greeted and clapped my back.

"I know Shintaro." I wanted to reach that back of mine that he just hurt. Seriously, does he work out?

"And Tsubomi Kido, I have no idea you'd be here too!" He said and patted her head, she shove his hand away when he was halfway messing her hair.

"It's good to see you too, Shintaro." she replied.

"This is a small world! The last time I saw you guys, you were still small!" He leveled his hand from his chest down his stomach.

"As if you weren't as small as that, Shinta!" I threw at him and he laughed.

"Aya-chan, they've really grown!" He exclaimed.

I didn't notice that Ayano was walking towards the hallway to meet up with someone familiar. Well, I knew I had that feeling before. I knew that Hibiya would be here. After all, Ayano took care of him.

"Oh, another addition to the reunion!" Shintaro sure is noisy today. I wonder what kind of family took him in.

"Kisaragi-kun, Kano-san and Kido-san? You guys are here?" Hibiya said as he saw us. He wasn't expecting to see us either, huh?

"Of course we are! We are like magnets. No matter where we are, we will always find each other!" Where'd he get that idea?

"Say, Shinta-kun, have you seen Momo lately?" asked Ayano.

"Well," he scratched his cheek as he looked up before looking back at Ayano. "we just call each other from time to time. But recently she haven't called."

"I see."

"Anyway guys, let's have a reunion party!" I suggested. It's time to shake off this gloomy atmosphere around us. "We can set it up at my room."

"Your room?" Hibiya raises a brow on me.

"He has his own room here in Kagerou." Kido explained. "I bet his parents are super rich."

"You said it! A personal room is expensive!" Shintaro agreed.

"You guys coming then?" I asked again. I don't know if I'd be happy to be adopted by rich parents or be adopted first but not have rich parents.

"Sure. But I'm going to call Ene and Konoha to join us." Ayano said as she reached for her phone in her pocket.

"Eh? You have contact with them all along?" we asked.

"Just a few days ago. They gave me a call saying they'd enroll here too."

"Really?" I can't believe it. Shintaro was right, we are magnets!

"Then that means another celebration!" Hibiya shouted as he raised his fist up in the air.

"I guess we're only missing Marry, Seto and Momo, huh?" Shintaro sounded really sad and hesitant to say Momo's name. He must've missed her very much. I can't say I know how it feels not to be with your real sister, but if we're talking about bond and all, I know how that feels. I missed everyone else too.

"Then let's find them." Ayano suggested, a smile slowly forming in Shintaro's lips.

"Yeah. We could do this." Hibiya encouraged.

"Why not right? Surely they won't be hard to find." Kido agreed.

"Thanks guys." Shintaro said with a smile now. But then everyone turned to me. I was the only one who didn't agree.

"Let's go!"

But the moment we started to walk, we felt like we froze. It was cold. Our bodies froze. Or paused. I don't know. My heart was still beating, my eyes could move. I could breathe in and out. Everything in my internal organs work properly except my body. I couldn't move. The entire scenario changed all of the sudden. Everything seemed like it was magenta.

I wanted to see how everyone else were doing, but I was in front so I couldn't see them. My head won't turn. My mouth couldn't move either. I can't speak.

Everything stayed like that for a while until suddenly there was this unbearable pain flowing inside my whole body was snakes crawled towards us. I don't know where it came from, but it just crawled from nowhere. They were fast, deadly and huge. It wrapped itself around me that I could feel my bones cracking, breaking, it was painful, I wanted to shout, to scream, to help my friends. But I couldn't move an inch.

All I could do was internally shout in pain as the snakes continued.

Until I fainted in pain.

Shuuya Kano,

Tsubomi Kido,

Shintaro Kisaragi,

Ayano Tateyama,

Hibiya Amamiya,

Takane Enomoto,

Haruka Kokonose,

Momo Kisaragi,

Marry Kozakura,

Kousuke Seto

What is this? These are our names? But why is it flashing in my head right now? What does it mean? Did we die? What is going on here?

I saw silhouette figures of everyone's names who are listed there. They were all standing, staring. I could bet that they're all staring at the same list as I am. Wondering. Why are our names listed in thin air? It was so dark. There was barely light.

I could feel my chest aching, something pumping hard.

"Kano!" Kido screamed. Her face was wet, she was sweating perhaps?

"K..ido?" I can't believe her face was an inch closer to mine. Her lips are calling for me. Wait, her lips are an inch away from mine? Did she just kiss me? "Did you... kiss me?" I thought it was the right thing to say, but then I felt a sudden smack in my head.

"Idiot!" she pulled away and I realized that it wasn't sweat. She was wet! I examined her closely and she was soaking wet. I felt my whole body shivering when I realized I was wet as well. I slowly sat up when I regained my strength.

"You really shouldn't say stuff like that, Kano." that was Momo. She's here? I turned to her and she was hugging her legs, her knees under her chin. She was also dripping wet.

"What happened?" I asked.

"There was a storm. My room flooded, you and the others came to save me. Somehow, my room locked and I couldn't open it. I almost drowned, but thank you for saving me." She explained. I saved her? Last thing I remember we were on our way for a reunion.

"A- A storm? What happened to the reunion?" I asked, turning to Kido. It was just the three of us in the room. A small room. The clinic?

"That was a week ago, Kano." Kido replied. A week ago? It can't be. My body is on autopilot for a week? That's ridiculous!

"Where is everyone? And how did it happen a week ago? I don't remember a thing!"

"Everyone is trying to find a way out of here." Momo said. She seemed depressed.

"A way out of here?" It can't be... are we stuck here? In school? What is Kagerou High School exactly? This is just my first day and a lot of weird things are happening.

"This school is cursed someone. We're trapped. We're the only ones here." Kido said.

"You mean," I didn't want to say it, but I needed confirmation "those names who are listed?"

She turned to me as if doubting to answer. But then she nodded.

"Ene-san said that we might be inside a different dimension or something." Momo added. "Because weird things keep on happening."

W- Where are we... exactly? What is this place?

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