The Start of Us

Chapter 1

MISAKI

NOT AGAIN!

That thought kept running inside my head the whole time as I ran to bathroom. I held onto the sink for dear life and vomited out the contents of my stomach. Panting, I rinse my mouth and took a shower and got ready for school.

Combing my hair, I stared at my own reflection from the mirror. I didn't know what was happening to me, vomiting in the morning for about a week straight. I considered going to the hospital for a check-up, actually I might just go after school later. Sighing I went to down to the kitchen where Uncle Shin was setting up breakfast. I plopped down to my seat and ate.

"Misaki, what time will you be coming to help out today?" he asked while keeping that goofy smile he usually have on.

"10 to 15 minutes later than the usual, I have some work to finish up," I said answering his question.

"Oh, well, university life must be tough huh?" he said smiling. I knew him too well to know that his smile was forceful. After all, he wasn't able to go to university because he had to take care of me. Getting through high school while raising me was already tough and while doing so, he even had to take care of the shop.

I felt indebted to him. "It's okay," I said, almost forgetting to answer him while I was lost at my own thoughts. "Oh, I almost forgot, I'll probably arrive much later; I was thinking of going for a check-up, I think I have the flu."

"Oh, okay then, better get that check, you've been looking pale nowadays," he sounded worried; I haven't gotten the flu for a really long time. Finishing up breakfast, I stood up and bid him goodbye before heading towards the door.

Just before opening it, I called out to Shin, "Please don't forget to feed the cat, since I've got to get to school already."

Stepping at the sidewalk, I looked over my shoulder and stared at Card Capital's sign before turning around and started to walk. Only after 5 minutes of walking when I suddenly stopped after hearing familiar voices.

"Hi Misaki," I turned and saw the smiling faces of Aichi and Emi dressed in Miyaji's Academy uniform. I was surprised seeing them walking together to school.

"Hi, why are both of you going to school together this early?" I asked.

"Well, you see, ever since the new school year, Aichi and I have been walking to school together, and then both our cardfight club will meet up and battle each other," the younger one of the two explained, excited.

I wouldn't know since I wasn't in Aichi's Cardfight Club anymore after graduating last year and we've all been really busy this year, so we don't get to talk much about our lives. Honestly, I miss the club and I'm sure they know that without me pointing it out.

"So that's why," I responded, "I was surprised to see Aichi this up early, but that explains it," looking at Aichi's face which had gone red from embarrassment.

"I know right, the magic of cardfight!" Emi exclaims while having a huge smile on her face. If Kamui was here, he would probably gone tomato red. Emi must be glad that she doesn't have to worry much about her older brother arriving to school late.

"Shall we go? The others must be waiting for us," Aichi said while looking at his younger sister. He looked back at me and continued speaking, "Let's all walk together, you will be passing Miyaji Academy on your way after all."

I resumed my walk to the university, this time the Sendou siblings walking with me. This brings me back to last year when I would sometimes walk with Emi and rarely run with Aichi when I run late. We talked about how the club is, our decks and if we should make any more adjustments to it.

After seeing them off, I walked by myself again, the atmosphere going back to silence. Upon reaching the university, I saw Toshiki Kai. He was the only friend I had here and what more taking the same course as well. My friend in high school, Akari had gone to a university nearer to her home. Miwa, one of our friends in our year went to another university as well.

I haven't talk to Kai for a while though, considering what happened between us. I avoided him as much as possible. Although, it seems he also avoided me seeing as he haven't speak to me yet after that incident.

By the time I realized I was staring at his back, it was too late. He had looked over his shoulder and noticed me. My face heated up and I quickly looked away in embarrassment. "Tokura, let's go," he suddenly called out. I looked at him and noticed he was only a few steps away and had a faint smile on his face. I silently walked towards him and stood by his side.

Together, we walked inside the building.

While we were walking in the hallways side by side, ladies, or more like fangirls with the way they were acting were greeting Kai while blushing profusely. As expected, he ignored them as if they weren't even there.

Now that I look more closely, Kai was handsome. His pale skin, brown hair naturally spiked to the left and his piercing green eyes which seems to peer into your soul. Since I first met him, he had always given off a cool aura. He was serious, silent and a confident person. He was one of the strongest cardfighter I know. Although he looks like a bad boy, since last year, when were 17, he had grown to be kinder and he also looks cute when he blushes.

Realizing what I just thought, I felt a blush crept up my cheeks. I shake my head to the left and right getting rid of the thoughts. "Are you okay?" Kai suddenly asked beside me.

"Yeah, no problem at all," I answered flustered hoping he didn't see me blushing. This was so not happening; him making me blush two times in a row was not something that would normally happen.

We continued our walk silently; we both weren't the type that would feel uncomfortable with the silence. It was actually comforting to know that were still friends even after the incident. But, since I woke up, I felt unsettled; something was going to happen…

I just didn't know if it was bad or good.