Welcome to my story! I hope you guys will enjoy reading! ^_^
As per usual, I do not know Maid Sama. I own nothing but my OC and the plot this fanfic will follow.
Rated T for swearing. May change to Rated M depending on whether I'll add in some steamy scenes. Should I? Heehee ^_^
; chapter I : the transfer ;
"Kaichou, I'm done sorting these papers," I set the stack of papers on the table with a loud thud. "I've put the proposals on top, this month's activities in the middle, and reports of student violators at the bottom. Do you need help with anything else?" I asked, staring expectantly at the President who is currently busy examining a document with great interest.
"Wow, aren't you fast." She praised, whistling at the pile of papers in front of her.
"It's not very difficult to sort, compared to what you're doing."
"Thank you so much, Hanae. You've been a really great help." She smiled, looking up at me with gratitude before her face scrunched up. "I would tell you to go home now but apparently the Principal wants to meet with a representative of the Student Council. Usually, I'd be the one to meet with him but. . ." Her eyes travelled from my face to the stack of papers surrounding her.
Usui suddenly appeared beside her, making Kaichou jump in surprise.
"Usui! How many times have I told you to enter like a normal human being?" She scowled at the blonde who was staring at Kaichou with a cat-like smile.
"I can go talk to the Principal for you if you'd like, Misa-chan." Kaichou blushed and looked away from him, which was not gone unnoticed by my sight. I cleared my throat to break the forming tension in the air.
"No, it's alright. I'll handle it. Please take your time." Well, considering the fact that they both haven't spent time alone for a while now, I know that they're both going to need the extra minutes to do what couples usually do.
"Are you sure, Hanae? It's getting quite dark now." She shot me a worried look. I nodded firmly.
"Leave it to me, Kaichou. I'll come back after the meeting with Principal Oshiro and tell you about the details." Kaichou's face radiated a relieved expression.
"Thanks again, Hanae. I'll be sure to make it up to you somehow." I nodded once again before making my way out of the Student Council room.
Once I'm sure I've walked a distance away from the room, I heaved a sigh and leaned my forehead against the cool wall along the dark hallway.
It's been a year. A year since I've transferred in Seika High, two years since I left my father back in Africa. I really miss him but it's not like I can do anything. It was his wish for me to finish my studies here in Japan so I can live with my brother. As much as I didn't want to leave my father to explore Africa's wilderness all alone, I can't just outright refuse his request especially when it was more for my sake than his.
Just before my flight, he had told me that he wanted me to finish my studies here so I can experience at least a normal high school life and decide what I want to do right after. What with all the jostling around from England to Japan to Africa, it was hard to maintain relations and constantly adapt so he thought it was best for me to stay put in Japan for at least three years to finish high school. After that, whether I decide to go back to England to continue the noble family line or help out Father in his expeditions or go to college here in Japan, he had said he would give his full support.
Well asides from personal reasons, Father had also wanted me to stay with my brother. He knew that the family wasn't exactly anything but cold to him for all his life and so Father's counting on me to make up for these past lonely years and be an actual family member to him, one that provides love and support. While that may be a handful, I'm ready to do anything as long as it can make my father happy. The years have been hard on him, after all.
A grunt rose in my throat before I slowly straightened up from my slouching position. Well, time to get to work.
When I finally reached the old mahogany doors that led to the Principal's Office, I knocked thrice as a sign of respect before timidly creaking the door open.
The Principal was sitting in his swivel chair, overlooking the school's entrance and garden. He turned around as soon as he heard the door close.
"Good afternoon, Principal. I was sent by Misaki-Kaichou as the Student Council's representative. I hope you don't mind." I bowed to Principal Oshiro.
"Ah, yes. Tanami Hanae-kun. Misaki-kaichou does know how to pick her officials." He chuckled, creases appearing at the corner of his eyes.
Principal Oshiro was a man in his mid-forties. He's known for being kind-hearted and lenient, which explained how Seika High came to be. Well, until Misaki-kaichou became Student Council President. When I first arrived here, Seika was still in the process of bettering its students and reputation. It was a school worthy of upturned noses. Although in just a span of two years with Misaki-kaichou as the President, you can immediately spot the improvements in Seika. More girls enrolled each year and most of the students diligently follow the school rules now. Some stubborn students can't be avoided but Kaichou dealt with them well. Facilities have considerably improved, as well as Seika's reputation. Sometimes, I wonder just how Kaichou was able to reform this school to where it is right now.
"Tanami-kun, you will be a great representative to Seika High, I just know it." Principal Oshiro's voice broke through my thoughts.
"Ah, pardon?" I asked hesitantly, chiding myself for spacing out.
"As you probably know, Miyabigaoka High is one of the most prestigious schools in Japan right now. They have top-notch facilities and specially hand picked teachers. But the Director of Miyabigaoka has been requesting our help, particularly Seika's Student Council's help. Apparently, Miyabigaoka's Student Council is curious as to how ours had disciplined its students in such a short amount of time and would very much like to apply our techniques in their system." He said, propping both elbows on the desk and placing his chin over his hands.
That's quite suspicious. As the Principal has stated, Miyabigaoka is already at the top of the food chain, why would they want to enlist the help of a humble school like ours?
I bobbed my head twice to acknowledge the Principal's words, "I'll be sure to pass this on to Misaki-kaichou. I'm positive she'll be honored to share her-"
"That will be fine, Tanami-kun," He cut me off, smiling at me. "I'd like you to take her place. You're one of the most reliable students in this school and we can't exactly let our very own Misaki-kaichou transfer there, eh?"
Another chuckle erupted from his mouth whereas my throat went dry.
"E-Excuse me, Principal Oshiro. Transfer, you say?" I had to swallow the dryness down.
"You heard me right, Tanami-kun. It's just for one year. I hope I can trust you to represent Seika well?"
I was flabbergasted. He didn't even give me the choice to refuse?
I tried to reason with the Principal, "But sir, I can't possibly transfer there. I don't really have the money for the tuition in such a school. Plus, there are a lot more other capable students who are willing to transfer to Miyabigaoka." I rambled on, forcing on a smile to emphasize my point.
He stroked the greying beard on his chin. "Hmm, I really think you are the best candidate within the Student Council, Tanami-kun. Or maybe your brother would be willing? I've seen him helping out, maybe he can be a good candidate as well."
I was close to agreeing when I remembered one important detail.
"Principal! Of course, I'll transfer to Miyabigaoka right away! You don't have to worry about a thing." Principal Oshiro flinched when I spoke loudly. Laughing nervously, I glanced to the side.
Onii-san transferring isn't an option. With the situation as it is now, Misaki-kaichou and Takumi-onii-san's relationship will crumble if I even dared to agree to let him transfer in my stead. I can't be selfish and I most definitely won't be selfish.
He clapped his hands together. "Excellent! I'll have your papers ready by tomorrow and you'll be transferring on Monday. Just a year, Tanami-kun. Not that long, right?" He stood up from his seat and patted my shoulder.
"I'm expecting great things from you, Tanami-kun. You are dismissed."
I bowed to Principal Oshiro before exiting the office.
A frown replaced the badly fixated smile on my lips.
Today's Friday, meaning I've got three days before going to Hell disguised as Heaven. Ugh. Even though Seika's not the best school in the world, it became like a home to me in the one year I studied here. Replacing that with the cold, fake atmosphere of some rich school?
Hush, Hanae. It's your life motto to never judge a someone or something's worth just by petty stuff, right? Just a year, is what Principal Oshiro said. You'll be fine, my inner voice assured me.
Right. A determined crease formed between my eyebrows. Besides, what's to lose? I'll just be going to a lavish school with rich,
Stuck-up.
Spoiled.
Bratty.
Absolutely horrible kids.
My face paled at each adjective.
Fuck.