Ichigo stood at the front of the academy where Kisuke had sent him, he was dressed in an uncomfortable uniform, it consisted of a white button up shirt underneath a blue blazer and green tie with blue dress pants and black formal shoes. This was what the uniform was for the males of Tenbei Academy. To him, it sucked. He would've much rather have worn his usual school uniform of white shirt and grey slacks but apparently that wasn't an option. He didn't doubt by the end of his first day that he would be burning his blazer.
The school was once an all girls school but recently, and Ichigo mused that Kisuke had a large part in it, it had turned co-ed. The reason Ichigo was here for his senior year and not at Karakura with all his friends? Simple, this place was suppose to teach him to be able to control his outrageous spiritual pressure better. Even if they called it something else. An Element or Maken or something along those lines. Apparently a lot of the people here were spiritually aware, however differently to that of a Soul Reaper, Quincy or Hollow, they couldn't see the spirits but could use their spiritual abilities.
He didn't really understand the details, Kisuke had explained it to him but it all sounded like a bunch of nonsense so he stopped paying attention. Probably not a smart decision but he didn't really have a choice in the matter, he needed to attend this school because he needed to control his spiritual pressure. If he didn't get it under control he would start to affect Karakura once more.
Once his Father had heard that it was once a co-ed school he immediately agreed and backed Ichigo's bags in less than fifteen minutes of hearing, not even caring that he wouldn't be leaving for another week and a half. His Dad just had to jump the gun a little bit only to pester him to get going. His belongings had already been delivered to his dorm room and he had just stepped off the train from Karakura a little over twenty minutes ago, he had simply made his way to the school instead of going to the dorms straight away. He figured he'd be able to get settled in after his first day.
One thing he did know about his new school and something he didn't like, was the fact that he was going to be the only guy not in their first year starting at Tenbei Academy. Since he was a senior he'd be starting with the senior classes. Which would be full of girls.
Reaching into his pocket Ichigo pulled out a folded up note and opened it, reading over the instructions Kisuke had given him. He was to meet with the principal, apparently Ichigo transferring over was something they had been expecting. So Kisuke more than likely would of explained his situation somewhat. Shoving the note back into his pocket he adjusted his blue book bag and headed into the school. Immediately he could tell the difference in ratio of girls to guys. Walking into the main building he spotted a map on the wall and walked over to it. Glancing over it he saw where the principal's office was, making a mental note of the map he headed off into the busy halls.
A few people gave him a wary look, his delinquent look staying with him apparently. Sighing he opted to ignore all the wary stares and comments that were made in hushed whispers as he made his way through the crowds of students. Walking down the hallway he finally made his way to the principal's office. Knocking twice he waited for an answer. The door opened and a man stood there with an annoyed expression on his face. He was wearing tan pants, a white shirt with a black jacket, he had two scars on his right cheek. He had stubble on his chin and a white headband wrapped around his forehead.
"And don't come back until I call for you!" A shout came back from within the office. "And bring up a pay rise again and I'll kick your ass got it!"
"Yeah, yeah." The man mumbled before noticing Ichigo. "You want something kid?"
"Yeah, I just transferred here."
"Yeah and so did a whole lot of brats from middle school, meet in the gym like every other first year." He said pushed past Ichigo and began walking down the hall.
"Not a first year." Ichigo called out making the man stop and look over his shoulder, his eyes widened slightly.
"So, you're telling me you're Ichigo Kurosaki?" The man questioned.
"That depends on who's asking."
"I am." A new voice said making Ichigo turn back to the open door only to see a very curvaceous woman in a red business suit. She had light violet hair that reached just past her shoulders and her eyes were a similar shade of brown as Ichigo's, he couldn't deny that the woman was incredibly beautiful. "I'm Minori Rokujou, the principal at Tenbei Academy."
"Ichigo Kurosaki." Ichigo greeted in return. "You probably heard from a Kisuke Urahara about me."
"Uh huh." Minori nodded. "Come in." She said stepping to the side allowing Ichigo room to walk into the office. Closing the door behind herself, she walked across the room and leant up against her desk as Ichigo stood in the centre of the room. "Take a seat."
"I'm fine standing." Ichigo told her, placing his bag at his feet.
"Alright, let's get things started off shall we Ichigo?" She mused. "Kisuke told me that you hold incredible amounts of Element, however don't have the means to control it."
"Element?" Ichigo thought to himself. "Right that's what Kisuke called it." He sighed remembering, this was going to be a pain in the ass. "That's about it." Ichigo nodded.
"And you have your own Maken already, correct?" She questioned.
"Yeah." Ichigo nodded, before having left Karakura, Kisuke made him swallow a pill that would allow him to summon Zangetsu when he needed him.
"Well that's a start at least." Minori told him. "How much do you know about Tenbei Academy Ichigo?"
"To be honest, stuff all." He told her making her laugh at his blunt answer. "Anything I should know about it?" He questioned.
"Well for one, our curriculum isn't the same as a normal High School. The town of Tenbei is more like it's own small Nation, the Japanese government recognises Tenbei as it's own special zone, the academy included. The laws, economy, and everything you could think of isn't to what you're use to." She explained as she turned and reached over her desk for a folder, Ichigo blushing slightly as her skirt hiked up a bit before he turned his eyes away from the older woman's rear. She turned around to see Ichigo glancing away.
"Walk with me, the first years are about to have their introduction to Tenbei Academy, it'll explain a bit to you as well." Ichigo nodded and the two left the principal's office. "So, how long have you been using Element for anyway?" Minori questioned.
"I lost it all for a bit." Ichigo answered truthfully, Minori staring at him with wide eyes. "Seventeen months to be exact, but before then I was able to use it since I was fifteen, but I was always aware of it before then as well." He continued as they walked. "Couple of weeks ago I got it back."
"Now you want to be able to control it?" She queered. "Why not ask this Kisuke to come to us sooner?" She asked.
"I didn't even know you guys existed before a little over a week ago." Ichigo told her honestly. "He was the one who suggested it, I'd be going to school with all my friends still otherwise." He told her.
"You know, you're the whole reason this school got turned into co-ed right?" Ichigo turned to her with wide eyes. "Yeah, this Kisuke told us all about you. Apparently you're pretty damn impressive." She chuckled. "Hope you don't disappoint." She said as they walked into the gym, or more to Ichigo's confusion on stage. Students were piling into the gym as Minori went over to the stand. Standing awkwardly he noticed the confused stares of the two students on stage, a blonde with glasses and another girl with dark purple hair both wearing the female school uniform. He shrugged off their questioning looks and turned to Minori who was testing the microphone.
"Testing! Testing! One, two! One, two!" Minori cleared her throat before smiling happily as she saw that everyone was here and had taken their seats. "Congratulations on being accepted into Tenbei Academy, I'm your principal Minori Rokujou. As we formally welcome our new students to school today, I'd like to let you know more about our academy, so pay attention this is our motto. Heart, Beauty, Body. It's important that you keep your body and heart strong and beautiful. This motto isn't about to change just because we're no longer a girls only school and I want all of you to keep this in mind and obey the school rules in absolutely everything you do, be it love or battle." She winked at the gathered students. Ichigo rose an eyebrow, they were encouraging dating at this school?
"This school is already totally whack." Ichigo thought to himself.
"To accomplish that goal, each of you will be given an element you will need to master in your pursuit in achieving the eight Maken. If you conquer your element and can hold one of the Maken your body and heart should be strong and beautiful for the rest of your life!" She cheered. "I suppose I should show you what I'm talking about instead of just talking right? Class 2-B #6 Garet Kinoah. Class 2-B #7 Azuki Shinatsu."
"Principal Rokujou." A girl with long bushy teal hair said from the side of the stage. "Unfortunately Azuki and I have already settled our match with one another."
"What? Who won?" Minori questioned, slightly annoyed.
"Um, obviously I did of course." Azuki grinned.
"Alas, my poor darling Kuu's heart must be breaking in two. He's going to be forced to spend the rest of his nights weeping into his pillow while Azuki cuddles him against his will." Garet exclaimed making Ichigo sweat drop, this Kuu was some sought of stuffed animal and the two fought over it?
"This is complete bullshit." Ichigo sighed running a hand down his face. "Why did Kisuke send me here?" Ichigo thought as he watched Azuki and Garet shout at one another about the stuffed bear, Azuki because of complete embarrassment while Garet simply wanted revenge for losing the stuffed animal.
"What would you like us to do now principal Rokujou?" The blonde on stage with the glasses questioned bringing Ichigo's attention to them once more.
"I don't know..." Minori told her making Ichigo want to facepalm, how unprofessional was this woman? "Pick someone else I guess."
"Miss Rokujou." A voice from the crowd called out bringing everyone's attention to the stage in the centre of the gym where it looked to be ready for someone to have a martial arts match upon. Standing on the stage was a girl with blonde long hair with a twin-tail-like appearance, green eyes, and a slender body. Ichigo noted that all the guys in the crowd started cheering for her as soon as they saw her.
"Bunch of freaking animals, it's like they've never seen a girl before." Ichigo thought to himself.
"I'm Kodama Himegami and I volunteer for this duel." She announced before rounding on the spot and pointing into the students. "And I'd like to fight that guy over there." She said pointing at a male student in the same blue uniform, he wore glasses and his hair was a light shade of brown.
"You wanna fight me?" The glasses wearing teen questioned.
"Himegami you can't fight him!" The purple haired girl on stage said rushing towards its centre. "Taki's a new... I mean Takeru Ooyama is a brand new student."
"Oh really?" Himegami smirked. "And how did you know his name was Takeru?" She questioned flipping one of her twin tails.
"Because... well, er... I've known Takeru since we were just kids." She told her before turning to Minori. "It's too dangerous to make him fight her without having any experience." She told the principal.
"I'd have to agree Principal Rokujou." The blonde said. "The vice president is correct, if you ask I'd suggest you pick someone el-." She continued before a loud yawn cut her off making the three on stage along with the rest of the students occupying the gym turn to see Ichigo holding a hand to his mouth, his eyes closed and ruffling up his hair with his other hand before lazily opening his eyes to see everyone looking at him.
"What?" He questioned.
"Haha! Well I think you're right on that one Takaki." She grinned placing her hands on her hips. "Ichigo Kurosaki will fight in this duel!"
"Did I nod off or something?" Ichigo questioned.
"Who's Ichigo Kurosaki ma'am?" Takaki questioned.
"That'd be him." She laughed thrusting a thumb back at Ichigo. "I'm a genius! Now I will get to see what this Kisuke guy was talking about." She grinned. "Come on Ichigo, get on out there!" Ichigo groaned but nodded, dumping his bag by the principals side. "Show us what you got." She smirked at him.
"Why are you making me do this?" He questioned.
"My amusement." She laughed. "Now go on, get out there."
"But I want to fight this guy!" Himegami shouted stamping her foot, pointing at Takeru once more.
"Challenge him after in your free time! You're fighting Ichigo now." Minori told her making Himegami sigh and nod as she turned to Ichigo who was walking on the path towards where she was. The two stood opposite one another, Ichigo turning around on the spot noticing everyone's eyes were on him before he scowled in annoyance and all at once the students shifted as one and turned to Himegami making him smirk inwardly. He still had it.
"Pay attention kids! The welcoming ceremony duel starts now! The fighters are, Security Committee Class 2-A #20, Kodama Himegami!" Cheers from the crowd showed that half of the students were a bunch of hormonal teenage guys making Himegami sigh and raise a hand to her forehead in irritation.
"I really hate this new co-ed crap." She sighed. "But I guess I have to live with it." She continued making Ichigo chuckle lightly. "Got something to say?" Himegami questioned narrowing her eyes at him.
"Nah, I'm good." Ichigo told her making her huff in annoyance as she folded her arms.
"The challenger is new transfer student! Class 3-A #26, Ichigo Kurosaki!"
"Wait, you're a senior!" Himegami shouted at him. "I thought the guys were all first years!" She shouted in shock.
"Well, I just transferred in today." Ichigo shrugged. "So how do we do this thing?" He questioned.
"This match is a simple exercise." Himegami said walking forward towards him making him raise an eyebrow. "So just relax, it's not like I'm going to pull out all the stops on you. You're just a beginner like all the rest of the guys here. Right?"
"Sure..."
"Treat it like you would any karate practice. Ok? You're going to be fine, I'll take care of everything else." She told him before turning and walking away to where she was standing before making Ichigo roll his shoulders and jump up and down on his tip toes.
"I haven't had a karate match in a while, not since I last fought Tatsuki." Ichigo mumbled.
"This match will last for three minutes! Begin!"
"That's it? Three minutes. Seems kinda short..." Ichigo said as Himegami ran forward, she cocked her arm back and threw it at him Ichigo passing it off to the side before she raised her leg up aiming to hit him square in the face however he stopped it with his knee. "So how much training have you had?" He questioned as he continued to deflect her attacks.
"Who cares, are you going to fight back or are you just going to deflect everything?" She questioned in irritation as her punch was deflected once more.
"Fine." Ichigo said before he went on the offensive. Himegami's eyes shot wide open as she was pushed back instantly, she couldn't deflect his attacks since Ichigo's brute strength was too strong for her, her only option was to dodge out of the way of the punches and surprisingly quick kicks.
"Hey what the hell?" She growled as she ducked under another kick before sending a punch straight for Ichigo's gut and it hit making her smirk before she was knee'd in the chest sending her flying back across the stage. Roars from the guys in the crowd were heard, their hatred directed at Ichigo.
"I asked how much training you had." Ichigo told her as he practically danced around the stage in karate movements from one foot to another. "I've trained with one of the strongest female black belts in all of Japan for the last seven years. I've got tons of fighting experience." He explained. "Not to mention quick reflexes from life threatening attacks." He added mentally.
"Fine, then I guess I'll just have to finish this in one blow." Himegami growled as she rose to her feet, raising her hand up. The room darkened making Ichigo's eyes widen before he saw golden lightning appear in her hand making her smirk. "My element." She said before Ichigo watched as her eyes glowed gold in colour before they slitted.
"Thought so." Ichigo smirked making Himegami falter for a moment, faced with a dangerous life threatening attack and he was smirking?
"You're so weird." She shouted at him. Rearing her arm back she charged as a golden ball of lightning formed in her hand. Ichigo simple smirked before taking a deep breathing, raising a foot he slammed it into the ground releasing his spiritual pressure on impact causing the entire gym to shake as he was surrounded by an explosion of blue light. Himegami, being closest to the blast radius of Ichigo's spiritual pressure was flown from her feet and sent flying through the air and into the gathered students. Everyone stared at Ichigo in complete shock, from what they saw Ichigo had won the match simply by stomping his foot causing an explosion of Element to happen.
Ichigo ran a hand through his hair as he walked across the stage to where Himegami was pushing herself up from several now unconscious students that she had landed on.
"Hey, you doing alright?" Ichigo questioned crouching down on the souls of his feet.
"I'm fine." Himegami huffed.
"The winner is Ichigo Kurosaki!" Minori announced, however there was no clapping or applause. Himegami's head shot up as she stared wide eyed at Ichigo, however he didn't seem to care that he had won.
"Need a hand up?" He questioned offering his hand out to the blonde. Himegami sighed but nodded taking Ichigo's hand before her eyes shot wide open as she was pulled back up onto stage with seemingly no effort on Ichigo's part. "How's your chest?"
"What was that about my chest!?" She glared at him, thinking he was talking about her underdeveloped chest.
"Where I kneed you, is it alright?" He asked again.
"I told you I'm fine." She huffed, her cheeks turning a dark shade of red in embarrassment.
"Well, that's it for this match!" Minori laughed from the microphone stand on the main stage. "Please everyone head to your classes that you've been assigned. Ichigo Kurosaki, please come to my office." Ichigo rose an eyebrow as he turned to the busty woman however she just grinned at him making him sigh and nod his head.
-That Afternoon-
"How is this ok! This is not ok! How could she think this was ok!" Ichigo shouted as he gripped fistfuls of his hair, referring to Minori in his rant. He was standing in his dorm room, however he wasn't alone in the dorm room, no. The blonde he had fought earlier in the day was sitting at the table looking rather bored.
"Would you stop your shouting." Himegami sighed in annoyance. "We've already been told the situation."
"That doesn't make it ok!" Ichigo shouted at her before groaning and slumping down in the chair opposite Himegami, everything had been going so well too. He had been introduced to his class and things hadn't been to weird even though he was the only male in class. Now everything just seemed to be falling apart around him.
"This is one of the few three bedroom dorms on campus." Himegami explained. "That Takeru guy, some girl who thinks she is his fiance along with you and me. We're all sharing this place."
"Four people in a three bedroom dorm? Not to mention two of which are of the opposite gender!"
"Just unpack already, your boxes are still in the hall and you better pick a room before you're stuck with the loft. It's either going to be you or that other guy. You can't seriously think that a girl would sleep up there." She told him making Ichigo sigh and nod as he stood up and walked down the hall, kicking his boxes into one of the two empty rooms. Himegami simply stared at the door before Ichigo walked back out to pull in more boxes.
"Where's all your stuff?" Ichigo questioned.
"I've already packed it away." She told him as he continued to move boxes. "Since I'm apart of the Security Committee I can exit class whenever I feel like it. I've been here for the last few hours." She finished tapping her fingers on the table as she watched Ichigo take in the boxes to his room. The front door opened and Takeru along with Inaho Kushiya, she was a rather cute girl with red eyes, light brown hair and a figure Himegami was instantly jealous of. The three introduced themselves to one another before Ichigo exited the room an annoyed expression on his face.
"What's with the look?" Himegami questioned making Takeru and Inaho look at Ichigo with surprise, he looked at them with a raised eyebrow.
"It's nothing." Ichigo huffed answering Himegami's question. "You must be the other two living here then?" He questioned.
"Yes!" Inaho greeted. "I'm Inaho Kushiya! It's a pleasure to meet you!" She cheered.
"I'm Takeru Ooyama." Takeru said awkwardly, he had seen what Ichigo had done in his match against Himegami and it was a little frightening to him.
"Ichigo Kurosaki." He greeted in return.
"Takeru, you're up in the loft, Inaho gets the last room." Himegami decided before there was a knock on the door. Takeru shrugged and headed for the door before opening it.
"Ohhh..." Takeru trailed off as he saw Haruko standing there, an annoyed expression on her face. Ever since Inaho showed up, she'd had that same annoyed expression on her face whenever he had seen her during the day, and she had showed up right after the entrance ceremony when Takeru was asking Haruko for directions to his class.
"We need to have a talk." Haruko told him.
"Uh..."
"Now Takeru!" She demanded pushing the door open and charging past him only to stop as she saw Ichigo, Inaho and Himegami all sitting in the kitchen, Ichigo and Himegami at the kitchen table while Inaho had seated herself on the ground surrounded by snacks she had brought with her.
"Hey! I saw you earlier!" Inaho laughed, remembering Haruko from when she first saw Takeru earlier that day.
"Takeru! What is going on here!" Haruko shouted making Takeru chuckled nervously.
"Ahaha... well it's a funny story..." Takeru managed to get out.
"Principal Rokujou told me since I was Takeru's fiance that it would be alright for us to room together. Isn't that great!?"
"H-How could she agree to that?" Haruko questioned swaying slightly before recovering herself. "Even so! That doesn't matter! I happen to be the resident advisor and as such I refuse to allow a boy and a girl to live together."
"Thank you! Someone who is actually smart and knows what she's doing!" Ichigo clapped.
"I'm going to talk to the principal about this!" Haruko told them.
"Don't bother." Himegami told her. "What's done is done Haruko."
"Why are you even here Himegami!" Haruko cried.
"Some stuff came up so I made them change me over to this room instead." She told her.
"What kind of stuff!" Haruko shouted at her.
"You know stuff..." She said before her eyes darted to Ichigo and her cheeks heated up slightly. "Like stuff stuff." She huffed crossing her arms and looking away.
"Listen, I had nothing to do with this, honest." Takeru said to Haruko. "It just happened. They moved in here all on their own. I swear I didn't ask them too." He told her before Haruko turned and slammed the door behind her as everyone stared wide eyes at the door.
"So is she going to talk to the principal?" Ichigo questioned hopefully.
"Doubtful." Himegami told him. "You're stuck with me, us... I meant to say us." She told him making him sigh before they felt heavy footsteps as if someone was bolting down the outside hallway before the door once again slammed open, the four already inside staring wide eyed once more at Haruko who was carrying a suitcase.
"Wha-What are you doing!?" Takeru shouted.
"I... have decided to move in here as well!" Haruko declared.
"Wha..." Takeru said with a dumbstruck look.
"Seriously!" Inaho cheered, happy for another room-mate.
"Great. You do know there is only room for three, and now there's five, right?" Himegami sighed before glancing at Ichigo to see him smashing his head repeatedly against the kitchen table.
"Space is irrelevant! As the resident advisor I have to make sure nothing indecent is going on!" She declared.
"I don't mind, but this suite only has three beds. Oh I know! Takeru and I can share!" Inaho cheered happily.
"Like hell!" Ichigo shouted standing from the table. "If this is what's happening, Takeru, you're in the loft still." The glasses wearing teen deflated slightly but nodded. "Since you're barging in like you own the place, you can share with Inaho since she doesn't mind sharing." Inaho cheered while Haruko nodded sheepishly about being told off.
"Wow, a man who takes it upon himself to take charge." Himegami smirked at him. "I like that." Before she noticed Ichigo wasn't paying attention and was walking to his door only for everyone to wince as his bedroom door slammed shut with an incredible amount of force.
Ichigo's day had started out pretty good... now it was a shit storm.