A.N.: Grammatical errors everywhere. And I own notthing.
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Hey, it's me Ohashi Maiko. Yep! That Maiko girl, who used to play alone at Naganaki Shrine almost everyday.
After decided to move from Iwatodai years ago, now I live in Tokyo with my mother. Hmm... That's such a long time isn't it? Because now I'm already 16, and already an eleventh grade student.
My appearance today? Umm... I usually wear my seifuku, it's the very common sailor-fuku model; white blouse and dark blue pleated skirt with yellow scarf. Now I let my long brown hair hung loose instead of that twin braided buns I used to have. I am also quite tall now, probably around 168cm, and then... I am quite proud about my measurements except my bust size, ...don't laugh!
Hmm... what else? ...Oh! My daily life here is... QUITE normal and fun, nothing as bizarre as the way it was in Iwatodai. My father stays in Iwatodai and sometimes he visits me and Mom here in Tokyo, um... you know, I still wish they would cancel their divorce in the near future, so we could live together again.
Well, I did say that my life here is QUITE normal and fun, right? Hmm... actually there are things which are out of ordinary, but... well, let's talk about my school first. I study at Hoshijiro Private High School. It's a very famous high school in a way, since most of the students here are slackers and delinquents, *giggles* but I have no problem studying here, because my peers and teachers respect me, why do you ask? Well... it's because I excel in academics compared to most of the students here, so the teachers and students here kinda see me as an endangered species that must be protected.
The delinquents in my school are not as extreme as you might see in certain movies or anime genres, they never seriously fight or hurt people from other schools, but well... if you push the wrong button, they might give you a REAL hard time. There are two major gangs in Hoshijiro High, the first one is Hoshijiro Level #1 or simply called L1. The gang consists of all-male students, umm... as I concerns, there are about 40 members in the gang and their leader is Takeshi Touji, a senior. The other gang is... not a gang actually, it's the Disciplinary Committee, part of the Student Council which consists of all-female students, well... yeah even the Student Council members here act like gangsters, the purpose of this "gang" is mainly to protect the female students in the school from bullying. I'm kinda part of the "gang" though, since my best friend, Mizuno "Haruya" Harumi is the Student Council President.
Umm... next, let's talk about the strange things happening around here. Lately, there are murder cases which victims are gang members. The police stated that it probably gang wars or whatsoever, but there are rumors that it is actually a war between unknown cults members. I don't witness any of it yet, but people keep talking about it, and somehow it reminds me of that doomsday cult back in Iwatodai. It's not as strange as it was in Iwatodai though, I mean there are no apathy syndrome victims around and... it's not about that strange hour which has completely gone, but somehow still I feel that something is connected.
Yep, back in Iwatodai, I actually aware of that strange hour, but never tried to talk to anyone, not even to Minato-san... *sigh* talk about Minato-san, I wish I could see him once more... of course, it's not to talk about that childish promise we made, I was serious though... I just... want to see him.
"Mai-chan?"
"Y-yes? Haruya?" I came back to my senses and realize that I am already in the classroom. It's almost the time for the first period.
"*giggles* It's nothing, you seem to doze off a lot lately... working overtime?" It's my best friend Mizuno "Haruya" Harumi, the Iron Fisted Student Council President, she sits right next to me. She looks like that Senjougahara from M*n*gatari series a lot, except for the hair, because Haruya's hair is shoulder-length and silky black. Yep, she was voted as the Student Council President because of her fists instead of her wits, you'll know the reason real soon.
"Ehehe... nope, I am just thinking about things... and *yawn* I am so damn sleepy."
"Hm? Thinking about THAT guy from Iwatodai again? *giggles* Seriously, I think you gotta see him for real, or you'll end up nuts." Haruya laughed heartily.
"*whispers* S-stop it! Everybody might get the wrong idea!"
"ehehe... my bad. But that's cute you know... it's been a long time, imagine what could probably happen between you when you see each other once again *giggles*."
"Well... I'd like to treat him bunch of Takoyaki... *zzz*"
"There you are, dozing off again..." –RIIIIING- "Mai-chan, it's the first period already, wake up!"
"Alright-alright... *yawning and stretching*." Then the class was filled with murmur and whispers... "Hm? What's wrong?"
"Dunno... a transfer students?"
"Yeah, right..."
I streched my neck to see the transfer student clearly, because me and Haruya sit in the back row, then I could see that a boy is standing next to our homeroom teacher Ms. Kirihara.
"Yuya-kun?" Yep, it's that Shibasaki Yuya guy wearing Hoshijiro Highschool uniform; long shleeved white shirt, black stripped silver tie, dark blue blazer and trouser with his usual sneakers.
"Hm? You know him Mai-chan?" I nodded, then Haruya looking at Yuya carefully.
"Guys, today we have a transfer student from Sumaru City, and... would you please introduce yourself Shibasaki-kun?"
"Err... Good Morning, I am Shibasaki Yuya... pleased to meet you guys." The boy is bowing deeply several times, the other students are laughing at his obvious nervousness. Strangely Haruya keeps silent.
"Hm? Haruya, what's wrong?"
Haruya shakes her head, "Nope..." Then she looks at me with sparkling eyes, "Mai-chan, He's cute!"
A-alright..."W-wow... it's rare for you to say that Haruya."
Haruya whispers, "Seriously Mai-chan, don't you think he looks like Akito Takagi-sensei of the famous mangaka-duo Ashirogi Muto?!"
Actually, yes. "So, you like boys with glasses Haruya? *giggles* I never thought about that." And you should know that he is a hardcore Risette fan.
"More importantly, do you know him Mai-chan?" Haruya is unusually excited.
"I-uh... just met him yesterday, and he gave my mother a heart attack. yeah he is kinda new here." I peeked at Yuya and he seems startled when our eyes met. Then Ms. Kirihara asked him to sit on the available seat in the front row.
After School
"We need to talk." I pulled Yuya's hand and stepped out of the empty classroom.
"... Okay, but..." Yuya pulled his hand away from mine gently, "you don't want to start a rumor don't you Ohashi-san?" ...He is right.
On the rooftop, there are other students in every corner, but I ignore their curious looks and gestured Yuya to sit on the floor and hand him a newspaper.
Yuya started to read the newspaper, I stand behind him to watch over what he is reading. "Umm... is your mother alright Ohashi-san? I am sorry."
"*sigh* it took me the whole morning to explain her everything, and trust me she don't believe me that easy... more importantly did you notice the headline news?"
"Yeah... "North Plaza Massacre, 11 men dead." and I am probably the one responsible for that, am I not?" Yuya looks devastated. Yeah it's reasonable to suspect him, because...
"Although there are no indications that they found a suspect yet, the NPA stated that it is the same person who killed the other gang members lately, since the suspect used the SAME method."
"Same... method?"
Then I sit next to him so I can lower my voice. "The victims were torn apart by brute force... the suspect did that without any weapons, can you imagine who could probably do that?"
"So the suspect was... torn the victims apart with bare hands?" Yuya watching every inch of his palms as if to find any slightest traces of proof.
"Yes... let's say, the suspect is not human, probably a DEMON." I thought Yuya would laugh, but he was deep in thought instead.
"Demon...? so you are telling me that... I am the demon, Ohashi-san?"
"That's what we are trying to figure out. And... from your responses, I assume that you believe in supernatural things Shibasaki Yuya-kun?" Yuya kept silent as if to admit my assumption.
"Ohashi-san... if I am really the demon, why are you telling me all these." Yuya looked at me straight in the eye.
"*giggles* do you believe me if I tell you that I fought demons before?"
"You-WHAT?!" that was a very stupid surprised face I've ever seen.
"SHHHH! Not so loud idiot! Look, everybody starts watching."
"Y-you are the one surprising me Ohashi-san, more importantly, *whispers* how do you fight demons?"
"That's what I am trying to tell you Shibasaki Yuya, if you join my Investigation Team, I'll show you the way."
"Investigation Team...? You are asking a possible suspect to join your investigation?"
"Yep, so I can investigate you at once."
"Somehow you sounded like that scary detective from a manga I read Ohashi-san, *chuckles* but... umm... you are so bright and confident Ohashi-san... honestly, I admire you for that..."
*SLAP!* "You are trying to flirt me now you nerd?!" I tried to hide my blushing cheeks.
"O-ow! W-what made you think that I am a nerd?! You hurt my feeling Ohashi-san."
"It's so obvious! You even wear the same Risette T-shirt under your uniform don't you?"
"A-amazing! Nobody even noticed! You really are a detective Ohashi-san." He bowed several times with his hands raised high as if to worship me, with that signature stupidly-innocent-look of his. Then suddenly he stopped and had sullen look. "But... if I am really a demon... what if I'll try to hurt you in the future Ohashi-san?"
"Heh, we'll see about that. I don't think you can even touch my sleeves Yuya-kun."
"W-wow... when you said that, you are sparkling like a magical girl Ohashi-san."
*SLAP* "Is that how you flirt a girl Shibasaki Yuya?"
"O-ow! Could you please stop slapping my face Ohashi-san? That was seriously hurt!"
"See? If you really are the demon who did those massacres, you'll be mad and gone berserk, and I don't think I'll live to slap you once more Shibasaki Yuya. And no demons I ever met being the fans of Risette. Trust me we will find the real culprit."
Yuya is deep in thought, "*chuckles* Somehow I am not sure myself... what if I did that unconsciously every night... but you are right Ohashi-san, I have to find out my self to clear this guilty feeling of mine... Let's do this." Yuya offered his hand.
"Sure! Welcome aboard."
Yuya's face was brightened and he nodded firmly, "Thanks for believing me, Ohashi-san... even though I am not sure myself. I'll do my best to support you."
"Sure... so let's leave it at that and see you tomorrow Yuya-kun." I got up and brushed my dusted skirt with my palms.
"So... uh... when will I meet the other members of our Investigation Team?"
"Hm? It's just you and me."
"Wait-what?"
*striking confident pose* "Don't worry, we'll find some other members soon, and... from now on, just call me Maiko. *blink*"
"T-the sparkling magical girl Maiko!" Again, he bowed several times with his hands raised high; the worship move.
*grasping Yuya's collar* "Say that once more and I'll send you flying."
"*gulp* S-sorry ma'am."
To be continued...