Have you ever had a bad day? Not just kind of bad, but the absolute worst day of your life? At one time or another, I am sure everyone feels like they have had this happen. And when it does, all you can feel is your tiny slice of world slowly crack into oblivion. Beyond this oblivion is a vast nothingness of a shell of who and what you once were. This is how Misaki Ayuzawa currently sees the world. No more rays of sunshine, no happy smiling faces and especially no future.

Two years earlier...

"Misaki?"

"Yeah?"

"I love you."

"Oh mom, I love you too. I still can't believe we were finally able to open this cafe."

"Yes it has been a long time coming. Your father had to get so many permits and then get funding through the bank for the property and appliances. You and Suzuna have also made this possible. All the work you girls have done cleaning, painting and decorating has made this startup run smoothly."

"I have enjoyed helping. This is going to be our shop as well. It will be our livelihood as much as you and fathers. We are all in this together."

"And I expect you to not overwork yourself Misa. You and your sister both have bright futures ahead of you and I expect you to always place school before this cafe."

"Oh mom, you know I can handle both. You don't need to worry about me. Now Suzuna on the other hand, she will need to focus on her studies more. I am closer to my entrance exams and once they are complete I will have more time to devote to work after school."

"Suzuna will also have her drawings and raffles to deal with as well. I wouldn't want her to quit doing something she enjoys. And Misa, I want you to remember that as well. Always make yourself happy before others. You only have one life to live so make it a good one."

"I will mom, I promise."

One year later...

"Hey Sakura, Shizuko, Suzuna, its closing time. Let's get this place cleaned up quickly so w can have time to study before bed."

"Okay Misa-chan, we are almost finished anyway."

Sakura and Shizuko are Misakis two best friends. They loved the idea of being able to work with Misaki because that meant they would get to spend more time with her. Misaki Ayuzawa, the class president, honor student, full-time server at her families cafe, best friend, sister, daughter and over achiever extraordinaire.

One day Misaki dreamt of being a lawyer. She had big dreams. She went to school and strove to be the number one student.

"Okay, we are all finished for the night. Everyone go home and get some rest. We will see you girls tomorrow after school."

"Yes Okami-san. Thank you."

The next morning, Misaki went straight to school to get a few extra minutes of study time before class started. She sat in her seat at the front of the room. She was alone in the peace and quiet, so why did she feel like she was being watched?

She shrugged and went back to studying but could not shake this feeling, so she slowly looked up from her textbook to scan the room. When her eyes reached the back of the classroom, she was finally aware of why she was having that particular feeling.

Takumi Usui was sitting back in his chair, hands laced together behind his head, and he was studying her with a smug look on his face.

Ayuzawa worked hard to keep her grades among the top in her class. However, she always seemed to come in second place. And who else would be number one other than Usui?

The sad part was that he never seemed to study. He could be seen staring off into space. All day. Everyday. So how can HE of all people, have one of the top scores in their class? The only reason must be that he was an alien. Only an alien would never put forth any effort and still come out on top.

So now to ask the question that has bothering Misaki so completely...

"What are you staring at?"

"I am staring at you."

"Why are you staring at me?"

"You are interesting. And there isn't much that interests me."

"Well, I am trying to study so could you please look at something else? I need to focus and you are breaking my concentration."

"As you wish Prez."

"Thank you."

She managed to once again focus on her work but she could still feel his eyes on her. Why must he be so annoying when she had so much studying to catch up on?

... Focus Misa, he's just an alien after all...

One by one the other students in her class started to file in and take their seats. So much for time to myself, she thought. So now that her extra study time was up, Misaki decided to clear her desk of unnecessary clutter before Sensei Mayazono appeared signaling class to begin. This was turning out to be a long day.

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