A/N: Hello! I have decided to update this again. Since this was my first fanfic in writing (a poorly made attempt), the story didn't turn out as well as it could of (in both grammar and plot). With that result, I couldn't bring myself to post another chapter until I fixed the previous ones. With that in mind, I decided to change some things for me to continue writing this. The main plot won't really change, but there are some differences. The only things changing are some minor (ranging to major) details added, with some scenes/information taken out, the style of writing, and whether the characters are in character or not.

Edit: 9/9/17

On a normal day with the usual youkais chattering outside, a blond teenage boy laid in his room, luminous with sunlight. Despite the noises coming from outside, the boy continued to sleep as he managed to block out the youkais' conversation.

Softly snoring, the boy slept peacefully—as if he didn't have to stay up most of his night giving back names.

However, that was short-lived as someone from downstairs called out, "Takashi-kun!"

After his name was called a few more times, Natsume stirred. Blinking the tiredness out of him, he tried to process why he woke up—especially since he didn't get the help of an alarm or youkai.

From what he could remember, he didn't have school today. But, what would he know? His brain was still fuzzy and wasn't properly functioning yet.

While trying to recall what had happened, once more, a voice called out, making him temporarily stop his thinking process, "Takashi-kun?"

Finally recalling the reason that made him awake, the teenager immediately got prepared as he replied, "I'll be there in a second!"

After the process of making sure that he had a presentable appearance, he went downstairs, not bothering to wait for his pet as the said pet was already headed downstairs, shouting, "I'm hungry!"

Arriving at the source of the person who called out his name, Natsume watched as his adoptive parents conversed at the table.

Noticing the boy's presence, the two turn their heads toward him.

Seeing his oddly proper appearance, and knowing for certain that he was sleeping only just a few seconds ago, made Fujiwara Touko unknowingly give off a warm smile, "Oh, Takashi-kun. I'm sorry for waking you up."

The warm smile being contagious, Natsume gave one of his own natural smiles, "It's no problem, Touko-san." Feeling like lightening up the mood, he joked, "A healthy boy my age should be awake at around this time anyway."

While having this lighthearted chatter, Madara gobbled up his food, clearly eager to eat more after he had finished his serving.

Noticing the empty bowl, Fujiwara Shigeru stared at the cat, "Does Nyangoro want another serving?"

Hearing that, Madara perked up, showing that he wanted more food.

Amused, he gave him more food as the mother and son talked some more.

Remembering why she had called him, she temporarily halted their cheerful conversation.

A slight gloom surrounded her, "...I think it's about time I told you the real reason I called you over."

Shigeru's ears perking up, he stood up after having refilled the cat's bowl.

Knowing that he had to attend this discussion, he sat down, nodding at Touko to continue.

At the slight encouragement from her husband, she began with slight hesitation, "You're moving schools, Takashi-kun."

Too shocked for words, Natsume couldn't process the words that came out of her mouth.

Touko unknowingly made him unable to reply as she handed him a letter.

Instinctively, he laid his hand out for the letter to be handed to him.

Upon inspection, the boy observed the paper as he saw the high-quality of it.

Realizing how important this letter may be, he hesitated on opening it.

Glancing at his parents, he saw their expectant faces as if they were waiting for him to open it. Still not quite sure what this situation is all about, he slowly lifts the seal stamp.

Skimming over it, Natsume almost dropped the paper, shock and confusion overwhelming him.

Dozens of questions in his head, Natsume took this chance to peek at his parent's reactions. The moment he did, the moment he realized that the news wasn't as bad as he thought it was.

The two showed sparkly eyes at him as they waited in anticipation, clearly expecting a response to the invitation.

From the way the conversation turned serious, Natsume had thought that it was for devastating or unwelcomed news. After reading what the letter had said, he now had some sort of understanding on what this was about.

Ouran Academy, a prestigious private school, had sent him an invitation letter to be the first student to experience the life surrounded around high society for a project for the students. Supposedly, this event was meant to help the rich to be able to communicate to not-so-rich people, while for him, he was just there as a normal student. Without his knowledge, he had somehow managed to win the lottery for this invitation.

Not being able to recall anything about a lottery, he began to stare at the wall in thought as his parents started to get worried.

"Takashi-kun?"

Snapping out of it, Natsume mentally shook his head, "Yes?"

The two exchanged glances before Touko continued, "Aren't you glad that you passed the lottery? You did go out that day to attend it, right?"

Having a slight flashback, Natsume could remember telling them about going to a shrine where the lottery happened to take place. With them assuming things on their own, Natsume couldn't correct them as he was in a hurry to meet Natori.

Starting to get even more confused, Natsume wondered how he ended up winning the lottery when he wasn't even there in the first place.

Snapping out of his thoughts, his eyes landed on his parent's worried expressions.

Out of instinct, he let out one of his façade smiles as he replied, "Sorry, I'm just surprised that I actually won."

Satisfied with his answer, they both smiled in relief.

After discussing his plans from now on and how he's going to commute to school, they came up to a certain point of agreement. Natsume was going to stay in the house and take the bus to school.

For his friends, it's unfortunate, but Natsume wanted to know how he got invited, letting his curiosity get the best of him. Knowing that he shouldn't let his friends in the dark, he later informs them about his situation—two getting more information than the rest.

On his first day of school, Natsume slept through his screeching alarm.

Not happy with this, Madara's irritation got the best of him as he began to take his anger out on Natsume.

"Natsume, wake up!" Jumping on the poor boy's stomach as if it was a trampoline, he added, "You're going to be late to school!"

His arms and legs going up from the blow on his stomach, Natsume woke up with a yelp as pain flowed throughout his body.

Pissed at Madara, he hit the youkai on the head.

"Ow! Is that any way to treat someone who woke you up?!"

Natsume ignored him as he rubbed his stomach. With teary eyes, he glanced at his alarm clock.

Having registered the time in his head, he calculated the math in his head. He currently had fifteen minutes total. Getting ready would take a minimum of five minutes while it'll take ten minutes to get to school. Processing that information, the boy jumped to his feet.

"Why didn't you wake me up sooner?!"

"I just got here myself! How do you expect me to wake you up earlier when I'm not even here?!"

Multitasking, while having an argument with Madara he managed to get prepared in the bathroom before running out in record time.

Having spent two minutes in the bathroom, he heads downstairs to eat his food.

Unfortunately, he'll have to go to school on an empty stomach as Madara was already eating his share of food.

Annoyed, Natsume whacked him on the head, earning a shout of pain from the little one.

"Eat your own food, Nyanko-sensei!"

Seeing that Madara had already finished his food, Natsume gave up on the most important meal of the day before moving on to grab his school bag and bus pass.

Managing to shout a goodbye, he heard their farewells before he left the house and went on his way to the bus.

In a rush, Natsume failed to notice his bag being heavier than it should of been.