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A Flip of a Coin
II. Coincidences
Gakuen Alice was the school for some of the most privileged families in our town. Many of the students there are children of business tycoons, highly-paid doctors, well-known lawyers and politicians. Natsume Hyuuga was the son of the owner of a well-known clothing line, Le Nouveau Époque meaning "The New Era". It was known internationally and also one of the biggest industries in the country. Natsume's popularity can also be attributed to this. He attended numerous parties and was truly living the life. I, on the other hand, was the daughter of a factory employee who had an average salary. Even so, I was very contented with my family for even though we were not as rich as those families, we were always happy. I have both of my parents and a big brother named Tsubasa. He really is a great big brother, always keeping me entertained and safe. I'm really glad that I have a sibling like him.
At school, I'm unpopular nor an outcaste. You can say that I'm somewhere in between. I have a best friend named Hotaru Imai who seems cold and heartless at first sight but others don't know that she has a really good heart. We have been friends since childhood, being in the same neighborhood. Hotaru's family is very rich. Her father invented a type of car that is solar-powered but has the same quality as those run by gas. Apparently, his invention became huge and made them like a billionaire. Hotaru's actually not so bad herself. Following in her father's footsteps, she had already invented numerous things; most famous of these was her Baka Gun which she annoyingly always uses on me. Actually, I'm not really stupid as others may think. I'm just…. naïve and slow if some may say. I'm actually an honor student. Most of my exams are perfect. I'm also an active student, participating in many competitions held in school. Others probably think I'm stupid because of my personality. People think that smart people have to be very bookish and serious, always sporting a pair of glasses. I'm very bubbly and loud. I'm also very clumsy, tripping wherever I go. I'm also uneducated about things mature and can get embarrassed easily. I can't help it though. I'm just being myself.
As I got ready for the second day of school, I noticed that my hair had become quite long. I guess it's been a while since I've last had it cut. Usually, my hair is tied up in pigtails, making me more childish but since it's a new year, I decided to let my hair down and look more mature in front of the other students.
As I entered the school, I found Hotaru taking something from her locker. I decided to sneak up on her and embarrass her which NEVER happens. Ever. As I was about a foot away from her, I found out that what she was taking out of her locker was the infamous Baka Gun. I immediately backed away.
"Hotaruuu, that's sooo uuuunfaaair! I'm always the one who gets hurt," I painfully said. "You always bring that Baka Gun around."
"Well, it stays that way. I hate getting hurt," Hotaru said coolly. Sometimes, I wonder if we really are friends.
"Whatever Hotaru. C'mon, we're gonna be late for class." I said, noticing that we were the only ones left in the corridor. As we reached our classroom, I noticed that bunny boy was shockingly in my class. I didn't notice him before!
"Oh hi Ruka! It seems like we're in the same class huh?" I said as I was glad that I get to talk to him more. Ruka's very easy to talk to and it feels like I can tell him anything and wouldn't be judged. I noticed that beside him was a boy whose face was covered by a manga. I saw his feet on the table and immediately thought how rude he was. As if he heard what was on my mind, I realized that it was Natsume when he took off the manga from his face.
"Hey, what are you staring at?" He asked rudely. I wasn't really staring at him! I just wanted to know who he was. But being unpopular, I found it hard to speak up and was cut off by Sumire whom I call Permy inside my head because of her permed hair.
"Hey Sakura, move away will you? Natsumeee! I missed you last summer! Did you miss meee?" Permy asked sickeningly. Ugh, I hate girls who act as if Natsume was a god. What the hell do they see in him? Besides his looks and wealth, Natsume was just a rude boy who only thinks about himself.
Natsume ignored Permy and resumed reading his manga. I noticed that the last seat was beside Natsume. I didn't want to sit beside him! I feel as if he would eat me alive if ever I disturbed him. But having no choice since our first teacher arrived, I decided to just sit still and wait for that class to end and have a seat exchange.
Our first teacher was new and looked very unusual. He had long blonde hair, reaching his collar, and moved as if he was dancing.
"Bonjour tout le monde! Je suis Proffeseur Narumi!" He said very loudly. We were all speechless and shocked by his… enthusiasm. His personality was very powerful. "You see, I'm half French. I will be your teacher in English and I have an immediate assignment for you!"
WHAT?! HOMEWORK ON THE FIRST DAY ALREADY?! What is wrong with him?! I heard numerous grunts and sighs around but was cut off my Narumi.
"Hush hush everyone! My homework is not very hard but just sort of an icebreaker. Your class has a very awkward atmosphere but we'll work on that!" What the hell? "Now, I want you write your names on a piece of paper and fold it. Then pass it in front. Hurry now!" Is his "positivity" serious? He is waaay too cheerful.
I decided to hurriedly scribble my name on a piece of paper and passed it in front. I saw Narumi take out a bowl and put all of our papers inside. "Listen everyone! I will be picking two pieces of paper at a time and those two would be partners! Yay!" Narumi OVER-enthusiastically said.
I saw Yuu, our class president and a very shy boy, raise his hand. "Uhm, sir? Why do we need to pair up for?" He asked.
"Good question! I want you to produce a 3-page character sketch of your partner! In the remaining time, you would go to your partners and get to know each other more. This would be very very fun, no? Hahahaha!" Oh gosh. I'm nervous about this.
"Alright, our first pair. Hmm, a miss Anna and a mister Koko! Come on down, the two of you!" Woah, I didn't notice it before but Anna and Koko look very good together. "Next, Sumire and Mochu! Where are you?!" I heard Sumire curse and wished it was Natsume. I hope I don't get Natsume. It's just too awkward. "Hmm. Miss Hotaru and Mister Ruka!" I saw Ruka blush and felt a bit jealous. I wanted to have either of them as a partner. Please, please, please… not Natsume.. "A Yuu and a Nonoko please!" Nooo! I'm running out of possible partners! I heard him pair up 5 more and realized that there were only two left. Oh god. Why?
"Lastly, Miss Sakura and Mister Natsume! Yay! That's our last pair! Go to your partners now everyone!"
End of Chapter 2
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