A New School Year
Chapter 1: Going to Junior High
It was a sunny September in O-Town and it's one day before the new school year begins. Ai and Zukin were at Rocko's house. Heffer and Filburt are also there.
"How are you feeling about going to junior high tomorrow?" asked Rocko.
"A bit nervous, but fine," replied Ai.
"I'm so glad you're entering junior high, Ai!" cheered Heffer.
"Me too," agreed Filburt. "I went to the school you're going to when I was your age."
"Arigato," giggled Ai.
"Don't forget that tomorrow's my birthday!" hollered Zukin. "I'll be turning 14!"
"That's on the day school starts," said Rocko.
"I know," said Zukin. "It's a good thing imouto's going to be in junior high school because Alma and Stella are coming back tomorrow."
"I hope they don't cause any trouble," said Heffer.
"Yeah, 'cause we know what they did to Louise," said Filburt.
The next day, it was the new school year and it was several minutes before school hours. Zukin and Ai came out of their house and stood on the pavement to wait for the bus.
"Ready for junior high?" asked Zukin.
"I'm ready," replied Ai.
The school bus arrived. Ai and Zukin got on it. They found their seats while the bus started driving off. Ai sat next to Louise and Taylor while Zukin sat next to Caroline and Molly.
"Are you excited to be in the first year of junior high school?" questioned Ai.
"Yes, I am," answered Louise.
"Me too, but I'm a little nervous too," said Taylor. "Is that your older sister over there?"
"Yes, you're right," replied Ai. "Her name's Zukin. Today's her 14th birthday."
"Really?" said Louise.
"That's right," smiled Ai.
In another part of the bus, Zukin, Caroline and Molly are also having a conversation.
"How does it feel like to be 14, birthday girl?" asked Caroline.
"Very good!" replied Zukin. "How's Abigail, Molly-chan?"
"She's very fine," answered Molly. "Clarissa's nine months into her pregnancy and she's going to give birth anytime soon."
"I hope she does well," said Zukin. "It's going to be great in 9th Grade!"
Caroline and Molly nod in agreement.
Later, the bus arrived at O-Town Junior High School.
"Here's your stop, kids!" said the driver. "Have a good first day of school!"
The kids got off the bus and went inside the school. Ai, Louise and Taylor look around.
"Wow, look at this school," said Ai.
"It looks good," said Louise.
"I know," agreed Taylor.
Zukin, Caroline and Molly appeared.
"Hi, imouto!" greeted Zukin. "What do you think of the school?"
"It's okay," replied Ai.
"Bonjour, Ai, Louise," greeted Caroline. "I haven't seen you two in a while."
"Me neither," said Ai. "Our friend here is Taylor."
"Hi, nice to meet you," greeted Taylor.
"Nice to meet you too," said Caroline. "I'm Caroline."
Just then, Aurora walked past.
"Oh, look, some new fish from elementary school," chuckled Aurora. "Good to see you…not!"
Aurora walked off laughing.
"Hey, that wasn't nice at all!" said Ai, angrily.
"Do you know her?" asked Taylor.
"Yes, her name's Aurora," replied Zukin. "She used to have Molly as her minion but she doesn't anymore."
"That's good," said Taylor.
The school bell rang.
"We better get to class," reminded Zukin.
"That's right, we need to go to the auditorium," said Ai.
Ai, Louise and Taylor went on their way to the auditorium while Zukin, Caroline and Molly went to on way to their class.
First chapter's down! In the next chapter, at O-Town Elementary School, romance will bloom and two familiar girls will reappear.