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Part 1
Petit Cheri: Opening
by: Bakunawa
The first time I saw her, it was the first day of class of my third year in the Academy. She was one of this year's batch of new recruits; apparently she was either an orphan or she came from civilian parentage. It wasn't uncommon but very rare, especially the latter.
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The first time I heard her voice, it was small and squeaky and I thought it was really cute—like a canary's. It made me want to giggle but came out as a snort. It was awful of me to do so but I think no one heard. Young ladies shouldn't snort!
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The first time I really looked at her, I realized she was so… tiny. She had such a peachy rounded face, a button nose, big big eyes that reminded me of minty candies. Her hands were small and so were her feet, try as she might to hide them in those hideous chunky shoes. Her frame was so frail—hunched over, shying away—I began to doubt why they even enlisted her. Kunoichi should be confident and proud!
And that hair should have more purpose than curtains!
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The first time we've talked to each other, it was recess period and I was the one to initiate. She was walking out the door; I came up behind her and tapped her shoulder. She turned around and was surprised to have been noticed.
I introduced myself, offering a handshake. She obliged, though unsure of taking my hand and saying her name in her cute squeaky little voice.
"Haruno Sakura."