Ch. 1: The Gang Reunites

IS Academy Class 2-1

Ichika and the gang are sitting in class. "Wonder if Zero, Rin and Shana are back yet?" Charlotte asks. "We haven't heard from them since we left America." Houki said. "It's rude not to call us and say hi at least." Cecilia said. "Maybe they forgot that school starts back up today." Laura said.

"If they forgot, they forgot." Ichika says as he leans back. "You think we're that stupid?" A male voice asks. Ichika and the others look towards the door and sees Zero, Rin and Shana standing at the door. "We're back!" Rin says as she heads towards them.

"Welcome back." Charlotte says. "Did you miss us?" Shana asks. "Not really." Houki said jokingly. Shana walks up and hugs her. "So how was break?" Zero asks. Everyone except for Rin and Shana are surprised to see Zero in a regular Academy uniform, without the sleeves torn off and regular pants.

"What? Is there something on me?" Zero asks as he looks at himself. "You're in a regular uniform." Ichika said. "Oh, that, so?" Zero replied. "It's just a surprise not to see you in that torn one you made." Houki said. "Whatever." Zero said with his arms crossed. "How was it training those cadets?" Laura asks.

Zero scratches the right side of his head with his right index finger while looking to the left downwards. "That bad?" Ichika asks. "Let's just say, be glad you weren't there." Rin replies. "Those cadets couldn't follow orders right." Zero said with his right hand over his face.

"You never listened to orders back then yourself." Shana says to Zero. "Shut up." Zero says as he turns his face away from her. Everyone laughs. The bell rings and they all takes their seats and Chifuyu walks in.

"Everyone, welcome back from summer break, hope you all enjoyed it cause we are going to get serious from here on out. Got it!?" Chifuyu says to them. "Yes mam!" The class replies and it's a regular day from there.

After Class

The final bell rings. Zero stretches. "Man, what a day." Zero says. "Did you forget how tough her teachings are?" Houki asks. "No, it's just been a while, that's all." Zero replies.

They all get ready to leave when Chifuyu walks up to them. "What is it?" Rin asks. "Zero, you've been moved back to Ichika's room, here's the key." Chifuyu says and handed him the key.

"Kind of saw that coming." Zero said as he takes the key. "Looks like we're roommates again." Ichika said. "I guess so." Zero said. They all leave and went to their rooms.

Dorm: Ichika/Zero's Room

Ichika and Zero enter their room. "Still the same I see." Zero said as he tosses his bag on the right bed. "What did you expect? A five star luxury suite?" Ichika asks. "Nope, not at all." Zero says as he plops on his bed.

"So what did you guys do back in America?" Ichika asks. Zero doesn't reply. "Zero?" Ichika asks as he turns around. He sees Zero asleep. Ichika falls. "Guess he's worn out." Ichika said as he gets up.

Dorm: Houki/Rin's Room

Houki and Rin are putting away their things. "So what did you two do during summer break?" Houki asks. "Went on a few dates, went to the beach on his days off, just stuff like that." Rin replies. "Nothing serious?" Houki asks in a teasing voice.

Rin's face turns red. "Besides sleeping in the same bed, nothing." Rin said not looking at Houki. "At least you two are that far." Houki says with her arms crossed and in a pissed tone. "You two haven't shared a bed for 1 night yet?" Rin asks. Houki sits on her bed. "No, thanks to Chifuyu." Houki said. "It will happen one day." Rin said.

Rin stretches. "I'm tired." Rin says. "Going to sleep then?" Houki asks. Rin doesn't respond. "Rin?" Houki asks as she turns around and sees Rin asleep on her bed. Houki smiles and shakes her head no.