Title: A new friend
Author:
Ree
Theme: Motoki - expectations
Genre: General
Version:
Anime - preseries
Rating: G
Most of these characters belong to Takeuchi Naoko. I just asked Motoki and friends to tell us some tales.
A new friend
The test never materialized. The anticipation, the dread, the attempt to avoid it, were all for not. Although the expectation of the test was evident, all the students had their pencils out and sharpened, the desktops were clear except for a few last minute crammers, the test did not happen. Even their teacher was missing. Eyes met eyes, whispers bounded across the room, new expectations were being created, each one centered around why Mr. Yamamoto was late, an event that no one could ever remember even been mentioned happening before.
Motoki felt a touch let down. He had finally psyched himself up for this test, and now...'I wonder if it has to do with him?' The face of the newbie flashed through his mind. 'It would be great if he joined our class. I wonder how close he lives... we could study together... hang out together... just not at home, Unazuki would scare anyone away.' He let his thoughts wander coming up with all the people and places he could introduce the newbie to. He was jolted back to the present when the door opened and a hush fell across the room.
Mr. Yamamoto strode across the room to the blackboard. Writing quickly, he inscribe a name on the board before facing the silent room. "As we had an unexpected delay today, we will be doing our practice test tomorrow. Today I have the pleasure of introducing to you a new student to our class. Please make him feel welcomed." A quick gesture towards the door signaled the new student's entrance. Motoki peered from his seat in the back corner of the room, hoping it was the boy. A familiar pair of dark blue eyes met his, and both of them flashed a small smile.
Mr. Yamamoto continued. "Please introduce yourself."
The boy bowed slightly to the class. "Hello, I am Mamoru Chiba. I enjoy most sports as well as reading. Please, take care of me."
"There is an empty desk next to Motoki Furuhata, you can sit there." Mr. Yamamoto gestured in the general direction of Motoki's corner.
As Mamoru settled into his desk, Motoki leaned over slightly so he could whisper to him. "Finding you during lunch is going to be easier than I thought."
Mamoru nodded in agreement.
