Male ???: *Big yawn* Alright, Ryu, we're almost there. We'll be seeing Kona-chan *Yawns*soon.
Ryu Asakura said to himself, while trying to keep himself awake on the train.
~Meanwhile~
Female ???: Huh...I wonder where he's at? Oh, well, class! As we wait for the new student, take out those study guides I gave you last Thursday! You'd better had not be slacking over the weekend! That test on Wednesday isn't gonna ace its self!
Ms. Nanako Kuroi said, with a cheeky grin on her face. Making the students groan in a chorus.
Female ???: Oh-no!
Tsukasa Hiiragi said forgetting about the study guide. She just watched t.v., and played all weekend.
Tsukasa: Uhm, Yuki-chan?
Female ???: Hm?
Miyuki Takara stopped searching through her bag to listen to what Tsukasa had to ask.
Tsukasa: Uhm...I kinda forgot to finish my study guide. D-do you think I can copy yours?
Miyuki: Of course Tsukasa! Like Kuroi-sensei said, the test isn't going to ace its self!
Tsukasa: Eh-heheh..yeah....
Tsukasa said in an embarrassment. Then, in the corner of her eye, Tsukasa had noticed something out of the ordinary. Her friend, Konata Izumi, was, actually studying.
Tsukasa: Huh? Miyuki, is...Kona-chan really studying? Or am I just crazy?
Miyuki: Hm, thats out of character for her. Maybe she really wants to pass this test. Let's ask her.
Tsukasa: Maybe something is wrong with her?
The two girls walk up to Konata.
Miyuki: Kona-chan?
Tsukasa: You OK?
Konata: Mmm...
Tsukasa: Do you wanna go to the nurse?
Konata: No...
Miyuki: Then what's wrong? You seem less eccentric than usual.
Konata: *Throws arms in the air* HE HASN'T COME YET!!!
Konata's yelling attracted a few eyes. Yet, surprised Tsukasa and Miyuki.
Miyuki: Who hasn't come yet?
Tsukasa: Oh! Are you excited about the new student?
Konata: Of course I'm excited! He promised me he'd come!
Tsukasa: He?
Miyuki: How do you know him? Or even know that the new student will be a bo-
Konata: *Angry* It's gonna be HIM because he promised me!
Kuroi-sensei: Hey! Quit shouting over there! Izumi!
Just then, somebody opened the door. He had brown, spiky-like hair, chocolate brown eyes, and a bandage on his left cheek. He wore a stringed necklace tied to a shark's tooth. His skin was a bit tanned, so Miyuki took a guess that he was an outdoorsy person. He looked like he was in a hurry.
Male???: *Heavy breathing* Um, excuse me? This IS Class 3-B right?
Kuroi-sensei: Hey, don't tell me you're the new student?
Male???: Yeah, sorry for being late. I had to go home and unpack, THEN change into the uniform.
Kuroi-sensei: I see...Well, I'll let you off with a warning now, since you just moved here. Just don't let it happen again. Anyway, why don't you just introduce yourself?
Male???: Uh, yeah ok, cool! OK then! Hello everyone, my name is Asakura Ry-
Konata: *Jumping to Male???* RYUUUUUUUUU-KUUUUUN!!!!! *Hugs Ryu* No way! You said you'd come, and you did! Wow! We're gonna have an awesome year together now! Hahaha! XD
Ryu: Woah, Kona-chan! Calm down! Of course I came! I promised didn't I?
Kuroi-sensei: Oh? So you two know each other?
Konata: You bet! We've been friends since forever! (To herself: Online, of course)
Kuroi-sensei: Well then, I hope you can help him with the up-coming test. And who knows? Maybe you might study yourself?
Konata: Yeah, not gonna happen...Because Ryu-kun and I are gonna play until we hit the hay!
Kuroi-sensei: NOT ON MY WATCH! IZUMI! YOU'RE GONNA STUDY OR I'M FAILING YOU! NO EXCEPTIONS! YOU GOT THAT?!
Konata: *Scared* Y-yes sensei...
As Ms. Kuroi continued to rant on about Konata's average-near-to-low grade, Tsukasa was still keeping her eyes on Ryu. He was smiling at the commotion Ms. Kuroi, and Konata were making. Somehow a weird daydreaming scene exploded in her mind out of nowhere.
~Daydream~
During a beautiful sunset, Tsukasa was running through a beach. She was actually running away from ninja demons that wanted to have their way with her so they can multiply and conquer the world. Soon, Tsukasa tripped on something and fell helplessly to the ground. Just when they held her down, Tsukasa screamed for help, then out of nowhere Ryu jumped and knocked them out with super fast karate moves. Ryu was shirtless, but was wearing karate pants and a long red headband on that flowed in the wind. He kneeled near Tsukasa and took her hand.
Dream Ryu: Are you ok? My love?
Tsukasa: Love?!
Dream Ryu: Yes, I loved you on the day I saw you.
Tsukasa: Oh,Ryu.
Dream Ryu: Tsuksasa...
The two moved their faces closer and closer until....
~End of daydrem~
Tsukasa was brought back to reality by Miyuki.
Miyuki: Tsukasa? *Tsukasa jumps*
Tsukasa: Oh! Um y-yes? Yuki-chan?
Miyuki: Are you alright? You're all red in the face.
Miyuki said touching Tsukasa's forehead. Tsukasa hadn't noticed, and backed away from Miyuki.
Tsukasa: O-oh?! I am?! Uh, I mean...It's a little warm in here...s-so...um...yeah, that's it...
Miyuki: You should step out and cool down.
Tsukasa: N-no, I'm fine! Really! It's just a little warm that's all!
Then, as Ms. Kuroi made Konata sit down, she told Ryu to continue his introduction.
Ryu: I came from Minami Boso-city, Chiba. It's near the Wadaura Beach, so I surf there all the time. My old school was the Uchiwa high school. My dad got a new job here, so that's why we moved here.
Kuroi-sensei: I see, I hear that it's peaceful there. Alright class! Any questions?
A girl raised her hand.
Female classmate: Uh, is it hard to learn how to surf?
Ryu: Well, it is at first. But, if you practice hard enough, it'll be as easy as breathing!
Tsuaksa then raised her hand.
Tsukasa: I-is the view there nice?
Ryu: Of course! Especially on a summer day! The skies are cloudless, the air is warm, and the breeze is nice! All that's good, but the sunset is even better!
Tsukasa's daydream popped in her mind for a split second, making her blush a little.
Ryu: Yeah! It's just as good as Hawaii in the U.S.! The whole sky is filled with orange! And it kinda looks as if the clouds are following the sun as it sets. The ocean starts glittering with the sun's reflection, so it looks like th sun's not that far away. It's even cool at night sometimes. Like when
there's a full moon out, it's almost as bright as the sun, almost. And when there's no moon out, the stars are just as even beautiful! Then the whole thing starts all over again the next day.
Everyone was daydreaming and smiling at the imagery that Ryu explained.
Miyuki: My, what a place!
Kuroi-sensei: I think I know where I'M going next summer vacation!
A few students agreed.
Kuroi-sensei: Well, then, thank you, Asakura, for that wonderful mood. You may sit nest to Izumi.
Ryu did as he was told, and on the way to his seat, He gave Konata a high-five, and Tsukasa and Miyuki a wave 'hello'. Miyuki and Tsukasa waved back.
Kuroi-sensei: Now then, Back to class, we-
The bell rang, it was time for lunch.
Kuroi-sensei: Oh, just great! Alright! Lunch-time everybody!
Ryu was shocked that he forgot his lunch. And even worse, he had noone to sit with. So he just put his head down in misery.
Miyuki: Kona-chan, what about your friend over there? Is he alright?
Konata looked at Ryu, he did look sad.
Konata: You're right Yuki-chan. Wait here guys.
Konata got up to talk to him.
*inner thoughts* Tsukasa: Wait, he's coming HERE!? But, what will happen if I get the picture again? Ok, just don't talk about sunsets, ninjas, karate, or love! *nods to herself*
Konata and Ryu walked towards the tables.
Konata: Hey, Yuki-chan?
Miyuki: Hm?
Konata: You look like you have some extra food with you, can Ryu-kun share with you? He forgot his lunch. *to herself* Silly goose!
Ryu: Oh, no! That's ok! I'm not really that hungry! I just- *stomach growl* Uh...how embarrassing.
Miyuki: That's ok.
Tsukasa: Y-yeah! I'll share too!
Miyuki: What happened to your- Oh, wait, How can I be so rude?
Ryu: Rude?
Miyuki: I'm sorry. I haven't properly introduced myself. My name is Miyuki Takara.
Ryu: O-oh! I'm so sorry! I'm Ryu Asakura!
Miyuki: *giggle* I know that, you already said it.
Ryu: Oh, sorry. *to Tsuaksa* I'm sorry, I didn't get your name either.
Tsukasa: Oh! *looks down, blushing* I-I'm Tsukasa...Hiiragi.
Ryu: Well, it's nice to meet you both! But really I shouldn't take your food. *stomach growls again* Oh...*scratches the back of his head*
Konata: Well, Kagamin might have some extra too.
Ryu: Kagamin?
Tsukasa: Um, she's my older twin. She's not in our class though.
Ryu: A twin? Wow that's so cool! Identical? Or fraternal?
Konata: You should see for yourself.
Konata was pointing at someone behind Ryu, at the door. The girl did look like Tsukasa, but her eyes were sharper, and she had longer hair. The one named 'Kagamin' and Ryu made eye-contact, and stared at each other.
Konata: Kagamin! Over here!
'Kagamin' got mad and rushed over to Konata.
'Kagamin': I told you it's not 'KagamiN'! It's 'KagamI'.
Kagami looked at Ryu, and got embarrassed.
Kagami: Um, look, I'm sorry for her silly nickname for me, but really, it's 'Kagami'.
Ryu: ok, and it's nice to meet you Kagami. I'm Ryu Asakura, and I just moved here. I'm not sitting in your seat right?
Kagami: Well, I mean, you ARE, but you don't have to get up! We'll just make room, see?
Miyuki moved over to make space for Kagami.
Konata: Kagamin, Ryu-kun is my best-(online)friend, and he just moved here because his dad got a new job here. He's the world's most awsomest surfer in the galaxy.
Kagami: Oh? Where's your lunch Ryu?
Ryu: Oh, yeah, uh...you see, I was kinda in a hurry to get here, so I guess I kinda forgot to bring it.
Kagami: Oh, well, you want some of mine?
Konata: Aw, Kagamin!
Kagami: Shut-up!
Miyuki: Well, Kagami, Tsukasa and I were about to share some with him as well.
Konata: And so was I!
Tsukasa: You were?
Konata: Up until now I was! *wink*
Ryu: Really, that's too much guys, er, girls.
Miyuki: Nonsense, you're a growing boy.
Ryu: Yeah but-....boy?
Miyuki: Mm-hm! *shares some*
Ryu: Oh, thank you.
Tsukasa, Kagami, and Konata also shared with him. But when Konata began putting some of her food on his napkin, Kagami got irritated that she was doing it because everybody else was doing it. A.k.a.; for no reason.
Kagami: You know, Ryu, Tsukasa and I are good cooks. We made these ourselves.
Ryu: Oh really? It looks good!
Tsukasa blushes, and Konata smiles a Kagami.
Konata: Actually, Ryu, you should be careful of Kagamin's deadly cookies. Sometimes she accidently puts salt instead of sugar. Tsuaksa's the real chef. Try her cookies first.
Kagami: *embarrassed* Shut-up! Konata!
Konata: *snickers* Jealous?
Ryu: Ok.
The three girls looked at him when he tries one of Tsukasa's cookies.
Ryu: That's good! *haves another one*
Tsukasa: *blushes* Um, they're not that good. They're just ordinary cookies.
Ryu: No way! They're awesome! *haves another one*
Tsukasa smiles, and Konata sticks her tounge at Kagami.
~After school~
Ryu didn't have to study for the test, because he just got here. On the subway, Ryu also decided to ride with the girls. They (except for Konata, who already knew) learned that Ryu and Konata met online, and became online best-friends. They have each other's email address, phone number, and they're friends in almost every online RPG. They also learned that Ryu likes anime too, but not as much as Konata does.
Konata: You're so lucky, Ryu-kun. Just for that, we should go play on Runescape.
Ryu: Well, I haven't been on for a while now, but, ok! I'll meet you there at 4 pm!
Kagami: *To herself* Darn it, he's like Konata too. Well at least he's not an otaku like her.
Tsukasa: Wow, you guys have so much in common! No wonder you guys are friends.
Ryu: Yeah, I guess you can say we're childhood friends...sorta.
Then, Tsukasa noticed that there was a sunset outside. And the daydream scene popped in her head again, making her blush. She quickly looked down from Ryu's eyes and tried to hide behind her sister. This made Ryu clueless. Before he could ask what was wrong with her, Konata interrupted.
Konata: Hey, Ryu-kun! Is this your stop?
Ryu: Oh, yeah. *stands up* Alright then, see you guys tomorrow!
Konata: Ok then! Don't forget! 4pm!
Ryu: Yeah! Good luck with the all-nighter! Kona-chan! *gets out of the subway*
As the subway starts to leave, Ryu waves from outside, and the girls wave back. Then Ryu starts to walk home.
~Hiiragi's house~
Tsukasa was in bed, thinking about a certain thought of this morning.
*inner thoughts* Tsukasa: Why? Why did that come to me? I hope I don't dream of that again.
End