Chapter 1: The new teacher.
Tokyo, 12 July 2017, 7:00 am
Nagisa was sleeping blissfully in his bed, when suddenly the alarm clock on his bedside table began to ring. Annoyed, he reached out and turned it off. He opened his eyes slowly, made a loud yawn and sat down, stretching. He remained in that position for a few minutes, then got out of bed and started again sleepily towards the kitchen. Here he found his mother, who handed him a couple of brioche. He usually drank a cup of milk, but he had noticed for a few days that he was suffering from heartburn.
"Good morning darling. Did you sleep well?"
"Yes, mother ... you?"
"Beautifully."
The boy smiled at her, consumed his fleeting breakfast, put on his shoulder the backpack he had prepared the night before and started off by saying:
"I go!"
"Have a nice day!" His mother greeted him.
He went out onto the street to the bus stop, where he found waiting for a boy with short red hair and yellow eyes and a girl with long blond hair and blue eyes.
"Karma! Rio! "He greeted them.
"Hi, Nagi!" The red greeted him in turn.
"The bus has not arrived yet?"
"If it were, we would not be here waiting for him, obviously." The blonde pointed out.
"Yeah, it's true!" Nagisa chuckled, stroking her short blue hair with an embarrassed expression.
"Ah, here it is!" Karma exclaimed, pointing to a white and blue bus approaching.
When the public transport stopped the trio got on board, paying the driver and settling on the seats. Nagisa settled her backpack on his legs, snorted and looked around: there were many passengers, mostly students who were going to school.
"Who do we have at the first hour?" Rio asked him.
"Kensaku Ono, the English teacher," he replied.
"I hope you do not ask a surprise question ..."
"I hope so too ... They are the worst, because they are unpredictable like a bolt from the blue."
The blonde sighed, then turned to Karma, who sat behind them.
"You do not look worried."
"This is because I study often, unlike you lazy ... I'm always ready for any eventuality!" He boasted.
"Lucky you…"
Said this Nagisa looked out the window, watching the traffic around him.
8:23 am
After a long journey the bus stopped in front of the gates of the Kunugigaoka high school, one of the most prestigious in the capital. Here the trio was welcomed by professor Tadaomi Karasuma, a tall man with short black hair and eyes of the same color.
"Good morning, guys." He greeted them.
"Good morning, Karasuma-Sensei." The three replied.
"The others are already in their classes, you better hurry."
"Now, Karasuma-sensei!"
The three set off, while Karasuma looked at them smiling.
These guys…
His think.
When they arrived in class, they sat down at their desks waiting for the beginning of the lesson. Around them the other students waited in silence or talking to each other. Looking at the clock next to the blackboard, he saw it was 8:30. Nagisa looked around: she saw two of her friends, Megu and Kaede, arguing amiably, perhaps of some boy; another of his comrades, Kotaro Katebayashi, who nervously adjusted his glasses; and Gakushu Asano, son of Gakuho, principal of the high school, one of the most popular boys in the school, who sat upright and proud at his desk. For a short time he had felt attracted to him, but now the infatuation had passed. Five minutes passed, 10 ... Professor Ono could not be seen.
Why do not you come? It's usually on time ...
He wondered, while a certain nervousness reigned in the class.
At one point someone entered the classroom: but it was not Professor Ono, but the principal Asano himself, a man in his forties with short copper-colored hair and eyes of the same color. His appearance astonished the students, who nonetheless stood up as a sign of respect. Standing near the desk, he began to speak:
"Comfortable, guys ... I have an announcement to make you."
"What is it?" His son asked.
"Unfortunately, Professor Ono, your English teacher, is dead."
This statement raised a buzz in the class.
"What happened to him?" Nagisa asked, amazed.
"The only thing that is known is that he was hit by a subway train at Shinjuku station, as he was returning from work. The police are still checking to see if it's an accident or a murder. "The principal said.
The buzz grew louder.
"Please calm down! I know you're upset, but the lessons must continue anyway. "
"Who will take his place?" To ask this question was Karma.
"I'm here to introduce you to the new English teacher. Please come forward. "
After a few moments, a clearly western woman entered the class with long blonde hair, blue eyes and pink lipstick on her lips, wearing a blouse, a short skirt and white shoes plus a black top. Her appearance left everyone breathless: she was beautiful.
"I introduce you to Irina Jelavic, originally from Croatia."
"Nice to meet you." The blonde asserted, bowing.
"Professor Jelavic has an impeccable curriculum, she has taught at various universities in Europe, such as Oxford in England, the Polytechnic University of Turin and the University of Barcelona, in Spain. Now she moved to Japan, and requested to work here as an English teacher. She is a sociable and deeply educated woman, you will have no problems with her. "
"As a class leader, I welcome you on behalf of everyone, Jelavic-Sensei." Gakushu stated, standing up.
"Very kind." The new teacher complimented.
"That's my son, Gakushu. One of the best students in high school. For any explanation please ask him. "
"Surely, Asano-sama."
"Now I have to go, see you next time!"
Having said this, Asano senior took his leave.