Chapter 1
I sat comfortably on the couch, sitting across my mother she faced me, she said that she has to tell me something very important; my mind was whirling on what that 'something' could be. My sister just stood there leaning on the living room wall listening to our discussion, I wouldn't say that she's eavesdropping this of course involves family matter.
Before we could even start the maid served us some hot cup of tea placed on a tray, you could tell that it's still hot because you could see the smoke traveling into the air the aroma of the tea was spread through the room. Mother took a cup, sipping her tea she placed it on her lap and began to speak
"Kaho-san, we have some very important news to tell you, good and bad" she started, I listened attentively and fixed my gaze on her.
Here we go again I said in my mind
"I know that you have a very good time studying in Shawa High School…" she paused taking another sip of her tea my hands were beginning to sweat; I could feel the humidity in the air surrounding me
"But unfortunately we have to move" she continued
I froze in my seat, I thought first of what I would carefully say "I'm guessing that's the bad news, right?" making it sound obvious enough, mother nodded
"So…what's the good news then?" I asked her, her head turned to my sister whose eyes are closed and arms folded; noticing that mother's almond shaped eyes were fixed on her she stiffened her back and unfolded her arms placing them on the sides as if she was about to say a speech.
"I got a promotion" was her curt reply, I raised an eyebrow
"Okay…what does that have to do with us moving?"
"We need to move to a place nearer on where I could start my job starting Tuesday, and since that today is a Saturday mother and I have already bought a house on where we plan to live in" she explained, I was in shock
"Wait, what? You already bought a house without me knowing? Shouldn't I also approve whether I like the house or not?" I demanded
"Don't worry Kaho-san" Mother began, I turned to her "I am sure you'll love it, we know your kind of taste" she said with a smile
"But I still should have a say in this" I argued
"Oh come on Kaho-san I am your mother and as a mother we know what is best for her children with or without their consent, trust me"
She winked at me, with mother I couldn't argue any further so I just had to consider the thought I sighed and being defeated slumping my back on the couch crossing my legs "And what about my school? Don't tell me you have already chosen on for me"
My sister sat down beside me, imitating my position "Actually, we already did"
"You, what?!" I shrieked, uncrossing my legs and sitting up straight face very detailed with shock
"Yes, in a matter of fact we already enrolled you" mother spoke up after taking another sip from her tea
"Whaatttt?!" I shrieked even more, I can't believe they already decided about this "You did this without my notice?! You already bought the house, at least let me choose on what school I would like to graduate high school from!" I was nearly shouting.
"Stop being immature Kaho" nee-chan said
I gave her a cross expression on my face "I am not being immature, I am being reasonable!" I retorted
"Oh please Kaho-san, stop worrying I assure you that this is much better than Shanwa High School" mother explained
"And how should I know that?" I said to myself in a hushed tone
"Besides you'll thank me, for choosing the school for you" nee-chan said proudly
"And what makes you think that I would thank you in the end? I don't even know a thing about this…school!"
"It's so nice to know that you and your sister get along well sometimes" mother suddenly interjected
"Mother, do you think me shouting at nee-chan looks like we get along well?" I asked her sarcastically
"No but, it's a good thing you still cooperate with each other" she explained, I just rolled my eyes it was just once in a blue moon would we get along with each other, practically it would take a miracle.
"You like playing the violin right, Kaho?" nee-chan asked me with a serious look on her face
"Wait, what does this have to do with me not being involved of the whole transferring dilemma?"
"Just answer the question" she said, annoyed
"Why do you always do this to me?! Fine, of course I do like playing the violin" I replied
"And you also think that Education is just as important right?"
"Uh…yeah"
"Then this school has both choices!" she gleefully exclaimed "A Music Department and General Educations, in the Music Department is all about the music and also having the opportunity in participating in various contests like the concors while for the General Education it is all about the studying and a killer if you ask me, there could be chances on you being apart of the concors if you play an instrument but if you want think that Education is more of a necessity than there is no harm in remaining as a Gen. Ed. Student and being in the concors at the same time; the only difference is that the Music Department has more opportunities and more advanced in music than with the GE students…so Kaho, your pick" she flung her hand into the air, making me decide.
I looked up at the ceiling and thought about it for a moment "Wait, when you mean that the music department being involved with music…is it all about the music?" I asked, she nodded in response I took a few more seconds to ponder on what she just told me…then after a minute I gave my reply
"Before I tell you my decision may I know first what the name of the school is?"
"Seiso Academy" she replied while taking a cup of tea from the tray I let her words ring in my head.
"Seiso? Haven't I heard of that school before?" I asked myself out loud
"It has been said that it has good standards when it comes to music" mother reported
"From the looks of it, the school is all about music" I said, getting myself a cup of tea as well.
"Stop whining Kaho and tell me what you have chosen" nee-chan commanded
"Fine, fine I will" I sighed first "I choose the General Educations department" I detected nee-chan placing down her tea on the saucer
"A General Ed student eh? Not bad although I expected you to be in the Music Department instead" having her said in a casual manner.
"I agree, you told us before that you wanted to enter a Music University" mother added
"That was the past" I explained "Education is more of a priority for me than music but I am not saying I'll stop playing, I'll still continue from time to time and maybe participate in the concors if I am qualified enough to join, I just want to be serious towards high school" I sipped my tea, I wasn't aware that it was still hot when I drank it, it made me bit my upper lip
"I see, so you want to be just like me eh?" I heard my sister say
I shifted my head toward hers "Huh?" I was confused
"Never mind" she drank her tea straight and placed the empty cup back on the tray "Just so you know, they are also cute guys at Seiso maybe an opportunity for you to find yourself a boyfriend, hm?" she gave a cackling expression on her face; she's mocking me
"As if I'm interested, I have no intention whatsoever in relationships. My concentration is on graduating from high school and hopefully college and that's it!" with that last statement I stomped out of the living room, climbing up the stairs and locking myself up in my room.
I lied on my bed and buried myself in my pillow…much unexpected for this to happen, we're moving? Time flies just so fast; nee-chan is such a pain! Just when I am already adjusting at Shanwa High School then I transfer to a new school, I may be a sunny person as others describe me but I could be very timid at times. The one thing made me agree was when she mentioned about the whole music thing. Being in the Music Department isn't bad; I just think that Education is more of necessity, music is just a hobby after all.
New teachers? The teachers at my school are like blood sucking vampires. Scary! Optimistic that they would be nicer at Seiso.
New friends? I don't have many friends at Shanwa High School, people there are always a bully, and this could be my chance to make some.
Love? High School could be a pressure at times and there could be temptations, although it can't be helped if you are falling for someone in school it's all but natural; but not what I am after.
Seiso Academy, huh? Doesn't sound bad…I find it, interesting.
