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Chapter 1

Drop

The pit-patter of the rain created a soft rhythm. One warm drop landed on my cheek, I cringed a little. I opened my eyes to find myself in a room I don't recognize.

It looked like my room but...

Everything was clean.

Not that my room's not clean. It was just... different. There were bare walls, carpeted floor, bare desk and shelves. It was like I was in another house.

"Good morning," someone greeted. I looked at my left and saw an elderly woman with a nice smile enter. She wasn't that old, she looked like she was at her forties. "How are you, dear? Did you sleep okay?" The woman was carrying a tray full of breakfast. So this isn't my house after all. Gosh I feel so weird intruding someone's home.

I sat hunched with my legs crossed in an Indian-like position and yawned. Gee, what happened to me? Everything seems so blurry and foggy in my head. Last thing I remembered was doing something on my computer, then everything went black. Not only that, I also heard bells. Why were there bells? They were ringing like slowly as if someone was having a death ceremony. When did I come to a conclusion such as a death ceremony? Strange.

"Hey, are you alright?" the woman asked. "You don't look so good, is something the matter?"

I turned and looked at her. She was really concerned and set the tray on the table beside her. She leaned in forward and touched my forehead for a few moments then pulled back "You don't have a fever anymore. What's wrong?"

"Uh-no! It's fine, I'm definitely okay! Just um..." I trailed off.

"Yes?"

"What happened to me last night?" I asked, unsure.

The woman was surprised and smiled. "Oh, you tell me. You were on my porch passed out last night in the rain. I went to check the door because I would've sworn someone rang the doorbell," she explained. "And instead, I found you."

"Oh, I see." Funny, I didn't take a walk last night. I hardly get out of the house unless it was for school.

"Well, you look better now," she said. "Well, a bit. Tell me, do you always have those bags under your eyes?"

"Yeah, I usually sleep in the morning. My parents signed me up for night classes." I rubbed the back of my head and chuckled. "And I usually don't get enough rest with all that sunshine at daytime that's why I get these in return." Those were true except for the night class stuff. I go to school at daytime. Just not daily.

"Oh, I see. College is tough, huh? Well, I can't blame you. My son is also in college," she sighed and took a seat next to me. "He keeps studying and I actually pity him. Sometimes I'm actually worried about his health."

"He's a genius then?" I asked.

"Well you can say that. He's one of the top in To-Oh University," she answered. To-Oh... That sounds familiar. "What about you? I know it's none of my business, if you don't want to talk about it then..."

"I took the Criminology and Law courses. I know Criminology is for a police job but it's the closest to becoming a detective," I cut her off. I lied on the bed again facing the ceiling. "I apologize if I took a lot of your time, miss. I should get going now."

"Oh, no. It's definitely alright, dear. Do you know your parents' numbers? I can contact them if you want," she offered.

"No thanks. My parents... aren't here..." I closed my eyes avoiding the scene I remembered then opened them again after I finished talking. "They're going abroad... For a very long time." Somehow I felt calm saying that. It's like it wasn't a big deal at all.

"Oh, do you have any relatives?" A sound of concern in her voice calmed me down a bit.

I shook my head.

The lady thought for a moment,her fingers on her chin. Then an idea lit her up. "How about you stay here for a while then? I don't mind and I'm sure the kids and my husband won't too. Sayu-chan has already taken a liking to you."

"A-are you sure?" I asked. "Because I don't want to be a burden -"

"Nonsense. It's totally fine!" She smiled at me. "I can't even think of letting you go without someone looking after you. It'll only be until you find a suitable place to stay." She crossed her arms and gave me a look meaning 'just-agree-to-what-I-say-because-I-know-you-will.'

I was silent for a moment then answered,

"If you insist, miss..." I trailed off.

"Call me Sachiko. Yagami Sachiko," she added with a motherly housewife smile.

"Ya..gami?" I repeated.

She nodded and stood up to exit the room. "I'll be downstairs if you need me. If you want something you can ask Sayu-chan. She doesn't have classes today. Also there's a bag I found I assume is yours under your bed. I didn't touch anything inside, though, it was surprisingly heavy." And with that she closed the door leaving me with a stack of pancakes.

"Bag?" I asked. I looked at the other side of the room and sure enough there was a small backpack. I got off the bed with a light 'bump' (because of my socks) and went to the bag.

"Cards? Clothes... Let's see... Dominoes? Scissors... Laptop... Notebook and pen..." I brought my fingers to my chin. "Hmm, interesting. The one who packed this bag must have thought of everything I think is fun." I looked inside again. "Well almost everything."

Just then the door burst open, causing me to jump a little and turn my attention to the person at the door. It was a girl with her hair in a half-ponytail. "Yay! Congratulations! Welcome to the Yagami Household!" she cheered and walked to me.

"I'm Sayu. You can call me Nee-san or anything you'd like! If you need anything just call me!"

She leaned in, her face a few inches from mine. I didn't know what to say, what to do. Because knowing me I wasn't the social one. Give it a 1/5.

"H-hi... I guess..." I muttered.

Sayu smiled and leaned back. "Oh, and before that, I washed your little bunny stuffed toy!" Right out of nowhere a stuffed bunny was on her hands. "Kind of weird for a college student to have one."

I sighed and took it and dumped my face with it. Sayu must have thought it weird but I quote from some anime 'Old habits die hard.'

Nothing changed only the stench of new detergent on it.

"I wonder why there were chocolates inside it though -" she immediately stopped as she realized and then bowed. "I'm so sorry! I didn't know why you stuffed chocolate in it! I'm sorry!"

I could've sworn I put caramel in it.

"It's okay," I muttered. I didn't think she could hear it but the next thing is that I found myself in a tight squeeze.

"Oh my gosh! You are so adorable! You look like a middle schooler! Especially with that dress on and that bunny!"

"Please... just don't... look at... me... with that... fangirling... look..." I gasped out.

"Okay," she said and let me go.

I breathed in and out and shivered at the contact before. I wasn't used to it and I probably never will.

"Sorry about that. You just look like a female version of a shota," she apologized.

"It's okay... really." Just accept.

"It's really a shame that you're not gonna live with us forever. I really wanted a little sister. I mean, I'm not saying you're younger than me it's just..."

"It's okay..." I repeated. I took out my laptop and turned it on. "You have internet connection here right?"

"Yeah, why?"

I gave the computer to her. "Password please."

"Sorry, but I don't actually know the password. Light does. But he's not home right now," she laughed nervously and rubbed the back of her head. I nodded. "Oh, I see."

"And this 'Light' person, your brother?" I asked,

She nodded. "And I'm proud. Not only because I get to cheat with my homework..."

"Thanks. Can you get me some something caramel and sweet? If you don't have one... a banana will suffice," I said.

"Okay," Sayu replied and went out of the room.

Once she left, I began looking for the manga I bought online in my files. And when I did, my eyes widened.

...

"I'm in Death Note?"

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