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Chapter 1: Survey Says... Stalker.

"Huh? Promotion?" Kazumi McBradford put her spoon back into the cereal bowl without taking a bite. "Dad did?"

"Yes… but it's becoming a complicated situation… uh…" her mother paced a few steps, running her fingers through her hair. "The area around us… well… there aren't any dance teams or studios there, so-"

"What?!" Kazumi shot up from the table. "Mom, I've told you this a million times, if I can't dance, I'll die." She walked over to her mom and grabbed her hands. "I don't care if it means living alone and working part-time, I HAVE to keep dancing! No matter what!"

After a long moment, her mother sighed heavily. "Well… you're seventeen. More than responsible for your age. And you've balanced numerous dance lessons, summer jobs, and homework since you started school. I'll talk to your father tonight when he calls, and we'll discuss it."

"Thanks mom!" Kazumi pulled her mother into a tight hug

"GOOOOOOD MORNING TOKYO!!"

"AAAAHHH!" Kazumi fell out of bed, hitting her head on the hardwood floor. "Owwww… I really need to learn how to set the alarm volume at something that isn't so loud… "

A banging from below her made her scramble to turn down the volume. "Oh crap, I woke her up again…!"

"YOU HOOLIGAN! KEEP THE NOISE DOWN!"

"S-sorry Takeno-sama!!" She turned the volume dial down a bit more, then grabbed her school uniform and rushed to the shower.

Fifteen minutes later, she was out, braiding her still-wet hair into pigtails and donning her glasses.

General rule of thumb for any first day at school: Keep a blank face, be unassuming, and analyze people to pick out the friendly faces. The next day is when your character should show a little.

She looked in the mirror. It wasn't very cute, but she preferred to not dress up for school. For some reason, she just felt smarter if she did it. Once, she actually tested it, and found out that her grades slipped if she wore makeup! ...Well, it wasn't entirely accurate, since she didn't understand what they were learning in math beforehand, but it was convincing enough to sway her, anyway.

Grabbing an bagel sandwich with egg and sausage from the fridge (she always cooked meals the night before), she stuffed her feet in her shoes and ran out the door, bag and bento in hand

When she got to the first floor, an old woman came out of her apartment and blocked her path.

"This complex was so peaceful before you showed up. Why can't you-"

"I know, I'm really sorry, but I'm going to be late-!" She bolted around the woman and ran down the street.

After a block or two, she slowed to a walk. "Whew! School is great! Gives me an excuse to avoid a lecture from that old lady!" Seeing the school a few blocks away, she fell serious. "Ok Kazumi, just don't draw attention to yourself today."

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Hiruma plopped down in his seat, in the back corner next to a window. Just as I requested. Hah, those teachers are too easy…

Satisfied that he got to switch seats two weeks after the term started, he leaned back. Today was going to be interesting. This would be Deimon's first match against the White Knights since last year's scrimmage… his eyes narrowed at the memories of that game.

I don't care what I have to do to that team, we're going to crush them!

Just then, the sensei caught his attention.

"We have a student transferring into this class today from America. Everyone, this is McBradford Kazumi-san."

He looked over at the girl standing at the front of the classroom. She had Asian features, but her bright orange hair made her stand out from the rest of the group, not to mention that she was taller than normal. Thick-rimmed glasses sat on her nose, and she surveyed the class with no expression at all.

He shrugged to himself and ignored her introduction to the class, staring out the window instead. Typical nerd. Whatever, probably just more slave labor. Pulling out his notebook, he jotted down her name. Now all I need is some good information about her. Maybe she transferred in late because her family had to move? Maybe because of something less than legal? He grinned to himself. I wonder what dirty little secrets I'll find in your past…

"Kazumi, your seat is next to Hiruma-san. Hiruma-san, um, please raise your hand…" the sensei frowned a bit as he looked in Hiruma's direction. The other students whispered nervously under their breath. He smirked to himself. Seriously, way too easy.

"Yeah, yeah, here I am." He waved lazily.

The girl made her way to the back of the classroom, and sat on his right. He looked over at her casually to see if there was any reaction. She seemed to sense that he was looking at her, because she turned her head slightly, and then looked up at him.

Her eyes were bright blue, something he hadn't noticed because of her glasses and completely blank, except for maybe a slight expression that said, "Are you going to say something?"

His eyebrows creased together. She wasn't showing any fear. That's a first. Maybe she's not a nerd at all. She could just be an idiot.

After a moment, he saw her eyebrow twitch a little, as if trying to stop an expression from forming on her face, and she looked back up at the board where the sensei was teaching.

Hiruma looked out the window again for the rest of morning classes, but occasionally, he would glance over at this new transferee.

This chick is weird…

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THAT GUY IS SCARY!!

Kazumi jotted down the notes that sensei was giving them about trigonometry, but she could sense that guy next to her looking at her out of the corner of his eye. She repressed the shiver from going down her spine, and kept her face blank.

He just keeps looking at me without so much as a 'hello'! And what was with that random staring contest earlier? What is this guy, some sort of perverted stalker or something?

She was happy to escape when the bell rang for lunch period. Grabbing her bento and a book, she walked out of the classroom and down the hall.

I wonder where the roof is at…

Just then, someone called out her name, she spun around, recognizing one of the girls from her class.

"Oh, uh… hello."

"Hi there, I'm Mio!" She smiled up at her. "Well, actually, it's Mizuko, but everyone just calls me Mio."

"Oh. Ok Mio, uh, what-"

"So it's too bad you got stuck between two guys huh? Hiruma-san's so scary, but Tenshi-kun…" She wandered off, a glazed look on her face.

"Ah… who? I didn't really notice the other guy."

A flash of anger seemed to spread across the other girl's face, but it was gone so quick, Kazumi wondered if she'd seen it at all. "Oh, really? He was looking at you an awful lot during class. You know, I bet he thinks you're cute!"

"Ah…really? I wasn't really paying attention. Hir-"

"Hey, hey, do you want to meet up with my friends and I after school to go shopping?" Mio smiled sweetly up at her again. "I'd like to introduce you."

Kzumi's head was spinning from being interrupted so many times. "Um… I don't have a ton of time after school… but I think I could spare an hour or so?"

"Great! Then meet us up outside of the football club's storeroom. It's right outside, next to the field. See you there!!" And with that, Mio ran off down the hall.

Feeling rather tired, Kazumi wandered up to the roof in a daze.

What the heck was that about? So hyper… is everyone in Japan like this?

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After school Hiruma was torn between following the transfer student home (what was her name again? Karin? Katara?), and getting the rest of the preparations for tonight's game settled ahead of schedule. He finally picked following, since it was more interesting, and set off after her once she left the classroom.

What the- Why is she heading over to our club building?

A group of girls standing there looked to be waiting for her. Hiruma recognized the one in front.

Ah, so Mio's at it again, protecting her precious Tenshi-kun. That transfer student must be an idiot, walking blindly into that...

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"Who do you think you are, transferee? Stay away from Tenshi-kun!"

The slap fell across her face, stinging painfully. Kazumi resisted the urge to fight back. Geez… I didn't even do anything, and here I am getting bullied!

"Mio, I already told you, I didn't even notice he was-"

"That makes it worse, idiot! How could you ignore him?!" Another slap across the other cheek was given.

"Don't get too full of yourself. We'll be making sure you don't."

As the group walked away, she rubbed her cheek, frowning a little. First day of school, and this has to happen… well, at least now I know which faces to avoid. And whoever you are Tenshi-kun, you're officially off my list of potential boyfriends. The stakes involved are just too high.

She walked towards the gate, and set off down the street. As soon as I get far enough away… I'll be able to vent a little. Geez, first days are always a pain in the rear…

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Hiruma snuck behind her as she turned a corner, walking past larger buildings. Why is this chick taking my route home…? Don't tell me she lives close by. He grinned. This'll just make things easier.

Suddenly, she stopped in a more deserted and run down area of the block, and clenched her fists.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH! GIRLS LIKE THAT MAKE ME SO PISSED OFF!"

Hiruma gaped as the girl kept yelling at the sky. What the…This chick really is crazy!

"Stupid, stupid, stupid-!" The girl marched over to a tin can in the middle of the sidewalk, and backed up. Running forward, she kicked it high in the air between two buildings into an alleyway.

"STUPID!" she yelled as her foot made impact.

And the can went up…

And up…

Right between the two buildings…

And into a dumpster.

After a second of staring at it, the girl began to laugh.

"Ha ha ha ha ha! Oh my gosh, it… it went right in! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, that dance training really helped! Oh gosh, my stomach hurts… He he he he…." She was doubled over with fits of giggles.

Hiruma's mouth slowly spread into a wicked grin.

"Gotcha, transferee."

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Uh oh! Looks like Kazumi is going to be targeted by Hiruma for the football team as a kicker! Will his usual methods convince her? And what about Musashi-kun? What's going on?!!!!

Please review, this is a chapter i put up to test the public on my idea. Tell me what I should change, maybe, or whether you like it as is!! Thanks loves!!