Prologue 1: Japan's infatuation
Japan sighed as he stepped off of the plane, now in New York City. His friend America had convinced him to attend a year of college at a school in America, and he had convinced some of the others to do this as well, like Britain, France, China, and Russia. Japan waited to meet the others, and for America to pick them up. Soon, everyone had arrived and America still hadn't shown up. "Argh! What is with that wanker taking forever to pick us up?!" Britain asked, frustration obvious on his face. Russia yawned, and China sighed. "HEY!"
Everyone turned and America was waving madly at them, standing beside a van. When they had gotten closer to him, they saw a girl with him as well. She has shoulder-length brown hair tied into a braid, and blue eyes, is slender, and she's about America's height. "Hey dudes!" America chirped happily. "You idiot! We've been waiting for you!" Britain shouted angrily. "Hey, my bad dude! I was picking up my friend." America said, pulling the girl close, and she just smiled and waved at the guys. "Hello!" She said happily. Japan felt his face warm slightly. "Guys, this is my friend Alisha Grey!" America chirped, starting to give her a noogie. "Ah! Stop it!" She said, starting to push his hand away. He let go of Alisha and she pouted, crossing her arms. "You know I hate it when you do that!" She said. "Ah-ha! Look's like your little friend doesn't like you so much~!" France teased. Alisha smiled. "Oh, I'm used to him by now. So, may I ask who each of you are? Alfred's told be about you all, and it's okay if you go by your county names." She said.
"I'm Francis Bonnefoy, or France." France said, bowing. "Ivan Braginski." Russia said happily. "I'm Yao Wang, or China." China said. "I'm Arthur Kirkland, Britain." Britain said. Japan was silent at first, but then realized it was his turn. "U-Um, I'm K-Kiku H-Honda." He said, flustered. Alisha's smile grew. "It's nice to meet you all! Alfred told me you guys were going to be attending the same private university we're going to for a year, so I figured I'd meet you guys now, and show you around later! If you want, I can take you guys on individual tours, but that may take longer, so it's your choice!" She chirped. "Come on dudes, let's go get you guys settled in!" America said.
All of the guys piled into the van, and Alisha was sitting between Japan and China, happily talking to China, while Japan blushed. "What is this I am feeling? I don't think I've ever felt this before…" He slowly started to realize something for the first time.
Japan has a crush.