Disclaimer: I don't own Strawberry Panic, or any of its characters, plot, or what not.
Sorry for my poor grammar and English and my limitations in English words as im still learning them.
"I promise, I will take good care of her on your behalf. May you rest in peace…..Kaori.."
Chapter 1: St Miator
"At last I arrive…." KaE spoke to herself.
She was stunned when she saw the beautiful scenery there. There were 2 rows of Sakura Tree on the side of the pathway that led to a building that looked like a church. The leaves, that dropped from the tree seems like dancing in the air before they dropped to the floor. Surprisingly, KaE did not see anyone else besides herself. She started to wonder did she go to the wrong place. With a backpack on her back, she started to walked again until she heard a bell ringing sound. The sound lasted for around 1 minute then it stopped. KaE stood still. The front gate of the building was slowly opened. Someone came out from the building. It was a girl with white uniform. No it was 2 girls. No it was 3... no…. it was many. Girls kept on coming out from the building. They wore different colors of uniforms. Green, white and red. KaE guessed they must be the students of Strawberry Residence. The girls were chatting happily and no one seems to notice KaE's existence.
"Er… excuse me. May I know how to go to the administration office? I'm the new transfer student" KaE asked politely towards a group of students with red uniform who happened to pass by KaE.
"You just follow this path into the building then turn…." There was silence. The students, 3 of them were stunned when they at last saw KaE.
"Is there anything's wrong?" KaE asked. She felt uncomfortable with the stares.
"Your eyes…..It's very beautiful. It's blue colour." One of the girls said. Another girl added "You looked like a boy. Like Amane-senpai from Spica." KaE was wearing a Polo t-shirt, short pants until her knees and a pair of sport shoes. She was wearing a cap too but it didn't make much difference because her hair is short too. The girls started to giggle among themselves and whispered to each other.
KaE thanked them and walked away. She knew these 3 girls can't help her at all. They will ask for more questions before they can give the answer that KaE needed. KaE knew it too well. As far as she knew, her extraordinary blue eyes had attracted a lot of attention since she was able to recognize people, and she felt sucks with the attention.
Once inside the building, KaE's jaw dropped. It was huge. Students were everywhere and they were total of 5 stairs leading up to first floor to different location.
"Fuck. How am I going to find that administration office by myself? And how can I ask for the direction without the girls just staring on my eyes? Fuck. Damm. Shit." KaE was cursing herself.
"Sorry, is there anything I can help you?" a voice asked.
KaE turned around. She saw 2 girls with green uniform were approaching her. One with short hair another one with long hair. Both were cute, KaE thought. "I was wondering where is the……" KaE stopped. She recognized the unmistaken familiar stunned expression on their face. KaE sighed. "Nevermind, I can find on my own." She turned around and walked away but was blocked by them.
"I apologize for my rudeness." Both of the girls bowed. "I didn't mean to look at you at that way. It's just that…. just that your eyes are very beautiful." the short-haired girl said. Long-haired girl added "Yeah, we really didn't mean it. We are really sorry". They bowed again.
This time it's my turn to feel embarrassed with the situation. "It's ok. I…er…actually I have get used to it already. No need to apologize. Really. But erm..can you 2 show me the way to administration office?"
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"I'm Aoi Nagasi. I'm Suzumi Tamao." Both girls introduced themselves on our way to administration office.
"Nice to meet you two. I'm KaE. Shigeru KaE."
"So KaE-chan is a transfer student?" Tamao asked.
"Yeah. Today is my first day". KaE replied.
"When I first saw you I thought you were a boy. I almost want to tell you our school did not accept boys as student." Nagasi blushed.
"Never mind. I'm already getting used to it."
"Say KaE-chan, do you know there are 3 schools in our Strawberry Residence?" Nagisa asked.
"Yeah I know. I've read some information bout this area before I came. If I'm not mistaken, it consists of St. Miator, St Spica and St Le Rim right?"
"KaE-chan does remember it well" Tamao said. I just smile.
"So which school did you plan to enroll?" Nagisa asked again.
"Ermm…"
"St Spica already has a prince, that is Amane-senpai. If KaE-chan can enroll in our school, then St Miator will have a prince too. KaE-chan looks beautiful with the blue eyes. I'm sure KaE-chan will be as popular as Amane-senpai. Maybe can match with Etoile-sama too." Nagisa sounded excited.
"Shhhh……Nagisa-sama. Keep down your volume. What will happen if Etoile-sama is around and heard what you just said? You know Etoile-sama is the most beloved and important person in Astrea Hill." Tamao warned.
"I'm sorry…" Nagisa apologized again.
"Etoile……" KaE mumbled alone.
"What did u just said KaE-chan" Nagisa asked.
"Nothing. Nothing. Erm.. is it still far away?"
"No. We have just arrived." Tamao stopped.
We stopped at in front of a brown wooden door. The word "Administration Office" can be seen on the door.
"We parted at here, KaE-chan. Meet you again tonight during dinner time. Welcome to Strawberry Residence" Tamao continued then she left with Nagisa.
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The office is not as big as KaE imagined. And the decorations were quite simple too.
A white-haired old woman was sitting in front me reading KaE's resume on her hand.For a while she peeked at KaE then backed to the resume.
"Shigeru KaE" she finally opened her mouth. KaE straightened up. "There's information at here which I need you to clarify." KaE cleared her throat. "You requested your uniform to be in coat and long pants. May I know why?"
"Errmm…. I thought I had enclosed a letter with my father's signature to this requirement." KaE said.
"Yes I saw it. But you never stated the reason. As you can see, every student in this school is wearing the same uniform to school. Green blouse. I don't understand why you are exceptional."
"Fuck. This woman is giving me a hard time. Can't you guess the answer? Have you see a man wears a skirt? Yeah. I will look like this horrible creature if you put me into a dress. Come on. Can't you see I dress like a boy? How can I wear a skirt?"
KaE scratched her own head. "Well, I met with an accident since I was very very small. And the incident left me many scars on my leg. I don't want other people to see it."
"Ok. The perfect reason"
"But you can cover it with long socks. Didn't you see all the St Miator's students wear green blouse with long socks?" the old woman eyed at me sharply.
"God, forgive me if I stand up now and choked her to death. Fuck. Can't she just do as instructed? My father is a very important figure in government. I have already got the permission letter from my father although I make the letter up, but still she has to respect my father's name."
"Ermm…. My skin is…ermm.. allergic to some certain cloths. Mostly socks. See I didn't wear any socks." KaE pointed at her leg. She really didn't wear any sock today. Lucky, she thought.
"It's strange to think how your leg can allergic to socks and not long pants"
"Yeah, I also wonder why." I answered bluntly.
"Enough!" the old woman suddenly raised her voice. I looked straight at her. "I don't care who you father is. If you choose to be enrolling in this school, then you must follow the regulations."
"Damm. Screw up."
"But, I have a conversation with your father this morning."
"WHAT!"
"I do understand the situation. So, I have decided to give you a special permission to wear coat and long pants during your days at St Miator"
"What did my father tell you? How come I don't know anything?"
"Uh… Ermm..thank you."
Someone knocked on the door and a girl came in. "Miyuki is the Student Council President and she will lead you from now on." old woman said.
