Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai After

Chapter 1

As years go by, bonds of friendship weaken as memory fades… but if you were never friends to begin with, how would these bonds fare?

An argument.

An argument was all it took to make me leave this house for good. I can't even what we shouted about but I'm pretty sure that it was nothing important. Maybe I had always harbored thoughts about leaving before we started but for now I'm sitting on the train heading to Tokyo City.

Oh yeah, by the way my name is Kotori Mikadzuki and I'm currently in my second year of high school if anybody bothered to ask.

Half past twelve.

She should be here by now. Sighing, I resigned to staying by the large clock that was the designated meeting point under the hot sun.

"Sorry I'm late Kotori-chan!"

"Aunt Kobato! It's good to see you again." I smiled sincerely despite my initial irritation.

With her natural blond hair and dressed in a white sundress, a full on straw-hat coupled with matching sunglasses, Kobato was drawing unwanted attention as always.

I'm really sorry for being late Kotori-chan. The shoot took longer than expected." Kobato apologized once again. "I know! How about I treat you to some of my special homemade cooking." She smiled as she gestured for me to follow.

"Hey is that who I think it is?"

"Who?"

"I can't be wrong. It's Hasegawa Kobato-san. You know that famous actress! I wonder what she is doing here though."

The increased attention and murmuring from the crowed station only spurred Kobato faster to our destination.

Even in her mid-forties Aunt Kobato still turned heads. With her petite body, blond hair, blue eyes and with a long career in the film industry, she still had both guys and girls of all ages fawning over her. And to think that it all started with the lead role in a live action version of the long running anime series Iron Necromancer…

And if I'm not wrong, she still retains some of those mannerisms from that series…

"Well here we are." "Kobato said with a flourish as she showed off her new car. "It's been a while since I saw Kotori-chan so how's about a long catch up session with your aunt."

"So what happened? Another argument?"

We where currently on the way towards her house when she asked that question. Kobato was still living in the old house that my father and her once spent their high school lives staying in.

"Yeah… mother had always been strict on things like going out so when she discovered that I sneaked out again well…"

I let my voice trail off. This fight had happened so many times. Even before I stated having a private tutor during what should be my middle school days it had always been like that. But why. Even though we had fought on this topic so many times, why? Why did she scream at me to get out of her house now?

Though in my rage I had though nothing about it and busied myself with packing the essentials with our butler/maid (?) Yukimura and with one quick call to my aunt decided to return to the hometown of my parents.

As for where my father is currently… Well let's just say he's somewhere watching over us. He died trying to save a kid from oncoming traffic when I was young so I don't really remember him.

Mother had also burnt all the photos of him so all I'm left with is a small newspaper clipping with the title of – Yankee's plan to kill young boy backfires.

Rinnnggg Rinnggg

Kobato's cell rang from the dash of the car snapping me out of my small daydream. Smoothly pulling out her earpiece, with her face an image of frustration after looking at the caller ID she answered.

"Yeah? … What! I told you already. I'm taking time off to settle some family matters… No. I'm not going to compromise… Yes. If they really want me, tell them they can either wait for a day or two or find someone else. Yes. Yes. Thanks. Goodbye."

"Umm…" I fidgeted in my seat fiddling with my fingers nervously "Am I troubling you Aunt Kobato? That sounded important… Maybe I should just go back home…"

The guilt of leaving my home and relying on others had always been nagging somewhere behind my rage at mother. Hearing Kobato's exchange with what should be her producer only made me remember that.

"No. It's ok Kotori-chan. I chose to do this. After all spending time with family and friends is always more important than work… "Kobato gave a sad smile gentility patting my head "Your father taught me that…"

"Anyway I've pulled some strings and enrolled you in our old school." Kobato shook slightly before continuing "Your parents, Yukimura-san and I all attended this school. While you may be new to this school, I believe this is your time to break out of your shell and experience what it means to be around others. I'm hoping that you make some good friends there."

"Thank you Aunt Kobato. I really hope I do…"