Desire Walks On
Written by Aphrodite's Apple
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Summary: Mikan will spend her college life in her parents' hometown, Japan. What she didn't expect is that she's gonna meet the man whom she met at the school's elevator, will love her for the rest of her life. NxM
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CHAPTER I – TheStart of Something New
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Mikan Yukihira Sakura
Tokyo International Airport
July 1, 2010 - 3:53 AM
"We've arrived!" I exclaimed dramatically. After 9 hours of doing nothing but to sit, eat, listen to music, read magazines and sleep, we've finally arrived in our parents' hometown, the country of Japan. When I was young, I always want to go to Japan to know what it looks like.
Hotaru and I were childhood best friends. We both grew up in USA, even though we're fully-blooded Japanese. We are both curious if Japanese people are awesome like the people who are living in the United States of America.
"Shut the hell up, Mikan. People are staring. If it's not embarrassing for you, then for me, it's embarrassing as hell." Hotaru replied with no emotions on her face. It's always like that.
"Mou, Hotaru! How mean." I pouted, crossing my arms.
"Stop pouting, Mikan. It's disgusting." Hotaru retorted, staring at my pouting lips.
"Do you always find a reply contrary to what am I doing?"
"Yes." Hotaru replied as I keep my mouth shut.
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Alice Hill Village – Yuka Yukihira's Former Mansion
July 2, 2010 - 12:17 PM
"Come on, Mikan. We're gonna be late in Alice Orientation Program. It will be difficult for us if we missed that agenda." Hotaru reminded me as she closed the zipper of her backpack.
"I'm coming, Hotaru. Just give me a few seconds." I replied, tying the lace of my right rubber shoe.
Hotaru and I were going to attend the Alice Orientation Program. It's for the newly graduates like us, an orientation to our new school, Alice University.
Maybe you are wondering why I chose Japan to study for college than America. Because I got to love Japan, I want to know what the hell are cultures is, and I want to study in my parents' hometown. I also want to communicate and to know some Japanese people, so Hotaru and I decided that we'll just study our course in the most known and prestigious university, The Alice University.
Not only that, Alice University is also my parents' Alma Matter, and so as Hotaru's parents. It's really big and it consists of 15 buildings, 6 soccer fields, 2 Olympic pools, badminton and tennis courts and a lot more a school could ask for. So I'm really happy that I passed their entrance exam last June.
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Alice Hill Village – Yuka Yukihira's Former Mansion – Mikan's Bedroom
July 2, 2010 - 5:49 PM
"Yosh, I'm so exhausted!" I exhaled as I plumped in my bed, reaching the biggest pillow on my bed to hug it.
"So our first class is on August 2, eh? I can't wait! I also cannot wait to see Anna-chan & Permy again!" I continued. We've got one month to prepare for our college life. After the Orientation Program, I met my awesome block mates, and made new friends namely Anna & Sumire. But I love to call Sumire-chan "Permy" because of her curly hair. They're really pretty!
"How were your block mates, Hotaru? Have you found any friends yet?" I asked, tilting my head to face Hotaru who was sitting in my room's couch.
"Yes, and they are smart, unlike you." She straightly told me. Geez, Hotaru is really mean!
"Mou! Anyways, our school is really cool! We almost got lost. Thank goodness we have a map!"
"Yeah, it's cool." Hotaru replied, taking a bite on her favorite crab brains. Eugh.
"Anywho, what are your block mates like? Are they cool like our school, geeks, mean girls or something? What are their names? I mean, your new friends?" I asked, trying to picture Hotaru with her new block mates. I know Hotaru isn't really friendly, but she can manage her lifestyle anyway. Without having friends, I mean.
"There's no such thing as anywho in the dictionary, try not to use it, baka. Anyways, they're the ones who talked to me, so I made 2 friends. They're Nonoko Ogasawara and Yuu Tobita."
"Oh! Are they—,"
"Yeah, they're intelligent, intellectual, smart and clever to talk to. In short, they are totally opposite of you." She continued, cutting what am I going to say.
"How mean! Anyways, when are we going to shop for our clothes, Hotaru?"
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Hotaru Imai
Alice University – School of Designs and Arts Building
August 2, 2010 - 7:50 AM
After a month of adjusting in a new world, Mikan and I were finally college students. We both know how to write, read and speak Nihonggo so it's not a problem anymore. Back when we were in America, Our parents' taught us how to speak, write and read Nihonggo characters. I guess being in Japan isn't hard and gloomy at all.
I was walking with Mikan in the hallways of her school building, the Alice University - School of Designs and Arts, also known as The AU-SDA Building. The AU-SDA seeks to expand the creative and business skills of students adept in the field of arts. So Mikan, being a creative student as she is, chose the course that fits her well – The Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
This is our first year in college, so she's quite nervous that I have to drop her off in her classroom. Of course, nothing in this world is free.
We finally arrived in front of the school's elevator. Of course, we have to use the elevator knowing that her classroom is in the 17th floor of their building. No one in their right mind would choose to take the stairs, unless of course, if they are late. Heh.
"Hotaru, this is it! I'm really nervous! What if they won't like me?" Mikan whined. I rolled my eyes.
"Mikan, you're such an idiot. All of your block mates are also new in this kind of field. We are all freshmen, so stop whining." I retorted. My best friend is such an idiot.
"Gee, thanks for the comfort, Hotaru." She mockingly answered. I raised a raven brow.
"You dare to answer me back sarcastically, Eh Mikan?" I demanded, taking out my baka gun, pointing it at her.
"No, Hotaru. In fact, I really appreciate your comfort." She answered, her sweats are dropping.
"You better be." I said as I heard a "ding" sound. The elevator opened and we saw a man reading intently his schedule. The man was tall, pale and handsome, I admit. Mikan and I hopped in and I pressed the number 17th floor. I heard a vibrating sound, and saw Mikan texting her block mate, Anna.
The elevator stopped on the 4th floor, and a school's security guard joined us in riding the elevator. Wee. I saw the security guard pressed the 8th floor and patiently waited for the elevator's door to close. I felt that the elevator is going up again.
I saw Mikan carefully reading Anna or Permy's texts (as she calls her blockmates). And the elevator's door opened in the 8th floor. The security guard hopped out the elevator, and Mikan, destructed by her texts, also hopped out the elevator. I slapped my forehead, and then called her.
"Mikan, where the hell are you going? We're going on the 17th floor, you idiot." I kinda lectured.
"Oh, I'm sorry!" Mikan said as she hopped in again the elevator. I saw the handsome man, whose still finds his schedule fascinating, lips curved a little. Hmm…
The elevator is going up again and it stopped on the 17th floor, finally.
I hopped out first but Mikan and the guy went out at the same time, so they kinda bumped on each other.
"I'm so sorry!" Mikan looked at the guy and clumsily bowed but never expected that her head will bump on the bag of the guy, making some of the things inside of his bag to fall out.
"I'm really, really sorry again!" Mikan apologetically said as she picked up the things on the floor.
"It's okay." The guy said as he helps Mikan to pick up his other things. I glanced at my watch and saw that it's already 8:00, which means. . .
"Mikan, its 8 o'clock already. You're gonna be late. In fact, you're late already." I reminded her. I saw her eyes widened. My schedule in the afternoon is so much better.
"NOOO!" She said as she dropped again the guy's things she picked up. And then I saw her run towards her classroom. The guy just blinked, twice.
"I'm so sorry, mister! I owe you one! Thank you, Hotaru!" Mikan called out before she entered her lecture room.
The guy chuckled lightly, and walk towards his classroom, I guess.
I evilly grinned inwardly. Heh, this is interesting.
Maybe Mikan's new love life will start here.
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End of Chapter I
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Authoress' Note: 4th of July, 2010. Hey guys, it's me again! I know I should be doing My Sweet Punishment but this story just popped out in my head. :) I hope you like it!
Again, English is not my first language, sorry for the errors!
Aphrodite's Apple