We believe, our past experiences make up the person we are today...
People come and go… and we all know, however, the present could change everything...
But will it change everything for Yuki? Or will the dull yet precious past mean more to her?
Episode 1: "The Dream"
Scene 1: [Snowflakes continuously falling outside the window… Seen from the dark cloudy sky…inside the room is a girl sleeping uneasily. With her appearance, staring at her seems to convey mystery yet a sense of vanity remains apparent… A star is suddenly captured through the window, shinning imminently… Without knowing it…a dream just started her journey…]
"…Mama I can't sleep… Please stay here beside me until I fall asleep huh mama…"
"Sure my dear little Yuki… (Hugs) Mama promises to sleep beside Yuki tonight (smiles)…"
"(Cuddles) I love you mama! (Smiles) …more than anything else in the world!"
"(Hugs back) I love you too Yuki… you're the most precious thing in this world…"
"(Stares innocently) …more than daddy? Do you love daddy too?"
"(smiles)…You'll understand soon my dear… for now, what's important is mama loves Yuki very much! (Touches cheeks)"
"But you got sick because of daddy, right?"
"(Pets head) …as long as you're here with mommy, mommy will always be strong… You know… someone becomes strong when they have someone precious to protect… and you're the one that keeps mama strong... When you love someone, you want them to always smile and make them the most special person in your heart…
...and you've been that most special person to mama…and that's how it will always be… (Kisses forehead)"
… (Falls asleep) …
(Whispers…) "Pretty soon you'll grow up… You'll find out deeper meanings to that word (love)… at this point it's too broad for you to understand…"
[Shed tears…]
Yuki: [wakes up] "—Mama!" [Shouted]
[…got up realizing it was just a dream…crumples blanket covering her mouth…then a drop of tear rolled down her cheeks…] "Okasan… (Mother)"
[She was surprised to have her mom in her dreams that night… She couldn't help but feel really sad remembering those memories with her mom… It was just a long time ago, she was still 5 years old…so young and innocent when she lost her mom who died from an illness. She doesn't already have her dad either. He left them just before her mom gave birth to her due to a complicated relationship. She has no family left but her single aunt who currently lives with her happens to be so nice and treated her like her own child.]
Scene 2: [In School: The first day of another new school year (Junior High)…it was just the same ordinary day to everyone. Inside the locker room, Yuki started getting ready for class duty. She saw her friend Shinichi… exchange greetings began…]
Shinichi: "Ohayou! How's your day Yuki?" [Ohayou means Good morning.]
Yuki: "It's fine. Don't bother me please…"
Shinichi: [anxiously] "Why? Aren't you feeling well? Are you feeling sick? Oh, you better— "
[Yuki closed the locker then left immediately…]
Shinichi: "H-hey! Wait up! I'm coming too!" [Shinichi followed…]
[On their way to their classroom… Everyone in the corridor seems so excited about something…murmuring…chitchatting about the rumor that they have a new transfer student who came from America.]
Shinichi: [while walking] "Hey, Yuki have you heard about that transfer student? They say he'll be in our section..."
Yuki: [continues walking] "So what's the big deal about it then?" [Uninterested]
Miharu: "Shinichi! I'm glad I finally saw you again! .… I missed you so much! Nyaa!" […running up towards Shinichi]
Shinichi: "No way…" [*facepalm] "Not this very first day of school…"
[Miharu abruptly hugged Shinichi… Well, if she always does that? Yes! By the way, Miharu was Yuki and Shinichi's classmate since first year and if you mind asking, Miharu has a huge crush on Shinichi and she's obviously vocal about it.]
[On the other hand, Yuki went straight to their classroom… Then the school bell started to tune… Classes started…]
Students: [Section 3—A] "Ohayo gozaimasu, Wakouji-sensei!" ["Ohayo gozaimasu" means "Good morning"; "Sensei" means "teacher"]
Wakouji-sensei: "Good morning class. Please take your seats… [Students took their seats] Before we start, I'd like to introduce to you a new classmate… He's a transfer student from a University in Canada though he took grade school here in Japan. Dozo ohairi kudasai Stenheisen-san (Please come in Mr. Stenheisen)…
[The said student comes in… most of the students were so curious of how he looks like especially the girls. Upon entering the door, he faces his new classmates with a warm smile… Now seeing his appearance, most of the girls can't help but stare and blush on their seats. He was indeed good looking and he wasn't just any ordinary handsome guy but surely one of a kind heartthrob as well! …it wasn't just an ordinary day afterall. He was really a big hit to the girls…not to mention his surprisingly friendly aura. Sensei silenced the class then gave him a chance to introduce himself.]
Wakouji-sensei: "Keep quiet class… Let's give your new classmate a chance to speak…"
"By the way my name is Kyousuke Stenhiesen. What sensei told you just now are all right. I studied in Canda for about two years though I did study here in Japan longer during my grade school. Anyway I'm a half-Japanese half-Canadian, Japanese from my mother's side. I can speak both English and Japanese though I prefer Japanese most of the time. So much for the long introduction… It's a pleasure to be here! Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! (Smiles)"
[Girls dazed in heart-shaped eyes…]
"…that was the most awesome smile ever…"
"He sure is smart too…"
Wakouji-sensei: "Thank you very much Mr. Stenheisen! Now please take that vacant seat beside Ms. Kishitani." […teacher pointed out beside where Yuki is.]
[Kyousuke immediately took the seat… Yuki was surprised but didn't pay any special attention…]
"Hi there!" [Kyousuke greeted cheerfully with a smile.]
Yuki: "hmph!" [Yuki seemed irritated, showing again her snobbish attitude. Murmurs in her mind, "Why on earth here was chosen for him to sit!"]
Kyousuke: [Smiles… yet at the back of his mind ^_^˘ "Oh…she's pretty cold…heheh…"]
[All those friendly attempts Kyousuke tries to start a conversation with his seatmate failed… Yuki totally ignores Kyousuke… Few minutes before the dismissal, Kyousuke started to feel really sleepy…]
Kyousuke: [*yawns…] …
[The bell again started to tune, classes were then dismissed… Yuki prepares to leave while Kyousuke still remains on the seat secretly keeping an eye on Yuki while playing with his pen. Yuki continuously ignores and snubs him… Well, she usually goes home together with Shinichi…]
Shinichi: [approaches Yuki…] "Iku?" ("Let's go?") […notices Kyousuke] "Hey there! Yoroshiku!"
Kyousuke: [surprised] "Ah, Yoroshiku…" [Smiles] ^_^˘
Shinichi: "Just call me Shinichi… By the way, this is Yuki—" *missing* ?_?
[Yuki on her way…] =_=˘
Shinichi: "M-matte! Yuki!" ^_^˘ [To Kyousuke…] "Ja ne!" [Waves and then leaves in a hurry.]
Kyousuke: […smiles and waves back] ^_^ …
[Kyousuke saw a silver bracelet dropped on the floor right under Yuki's chair. He picked it up and read the name "y-u-k-i" on it. He tried to follow and call them back at once… but too late enough, they've gone already… He then decided to keep it and just return it to Yuki on the next day…]
Kyousuke: [Wonders…getting the idea…] "So he's her boyfriend then…if I'm not mistaken…" [Stares at the hallway…]
…. ~ending song starts to play~ …