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Mahouka No Rettousei
Chapter 1 – Enrollment – Part I
5 years later
It had been 5 years since that say, when Hidetada was told by his adoptive mother that he would be the next successor of the Yotsuba clan and that his marriage to his cousin, Miyuki Shiba.
Overtime, the pair have become closer though they have taken things slow, the only thing in public they've done is hold hands when no one is looking.
Most of these meetings still take place at restaurants and private lands of the Yotsuba estate. The pair have even shared a kiss, though this was accidental since Hidetada was pushed from behind from someone in a crowd of people he kissed Miyuki by accident.
The pair agreed to not let that be their first kiss and so went about their dates like usual, learning things about each other. From hobbies, food, music and other likes between them.
Unfortunately, though the relationship between Hidetada and Tatsuya is not strained, but one could say is professional to the point of still being awkward.
When Hidetada brought the Shiba siblings with him on trip to the beach, Tatsuya barely interacted with either of them. He still had that same look he say when they were both 12 years old. Devoid of anything like as if he shows any emotion, he'll show weakness.
Little did I come to find out that their mother had passed away and their father barely spent anytime with his kids, that and I came to figure out that he had a mistress the entire time he was married.
But you can't stop the past, you can only live in the present and lay the foundations for the future.
That's why the three of us are here, at the National Magic University's First High School, one of nine affiliated Magic High Schools located throughout Japan, after 5 long years of training and studying it seems my work paid of in the long run.
Standing before this school at the very least gives me a sense of pride I haven't felt since I first found out I was a magician.
Not only that, but I've come to find out I love tinkering with technology, that's why I'm currently wearing my own CAD or Casting Assist Device. The device itself is concealable and I'm able to hide it in the sleeves of my clothes and uniform for quick use.
But you'll see that in action later, lets get back to the real story…
"I refuse to accept this." A small female voice objected.
"You're you still going on about that?" A firm male voice came to respond.
"Miyuki its not a problem, if Tatsuya accepts the results that's his decision." Another male voice spoke up this one in a more diplomatic tone.
The one's before our hero, are the Shiba siblings, Miyuki had not changed much in 5 years she still retained that same beauty she had throughout her life. Tatsuya himself had changed much in the past 5 years as well, his body was more toned and muscular.
"Hidetada, how can you say that, big brother's abilities surpass my own and you are the only one that can match him, if any…" Miyuki continued to object, but Tatsuya interjected.
"Miyuki!" Tatsuya said in a raised tone silencing his sister's objections.
She relented and Hidetada tried to comfort her, "Miyuki, it'll be fine, Tatsuya passed the written test with flying colors, but these schools take students more based on practical tests. Even if we're all separated by class, I know with all my heart that Tatsuya can take care of himself."
"I understand that, but…" Miyuki still tried to press the issue but Hidetada stopped her by poking her nose, a small thing Hidetada did to show his affection and to control her in emotional times.
"Like I said, unless something changes in the next 2 hours, there's nothing we can do about it. Now then, you have a rehearsal to prepare for go on ahead we'll hopefully see you then." Hidetada said as Miyuki let off a small smile at her betrothed and walked towards the assembly building leaving Tatsuya and Hidetada behind.
"Its been quite sometime hasn't Tatsuya-san?" Hidetada warmly said to Tatusya. A rare small smile appeared on his friend's face, "Quite I never expected to be able join this school of all places, if they had their way, I'd be nothing but a mere servant in their eyes."
"Oi, I resent that statement you know, I'm part of them you know right? Unfortunately, as long as mother is head of the family, I don't have much to say on the matters at hand, besides…"
"Yes, is something wrong?" Tatusya inquired his friend. "Mother has recently not spoken with me on many things and has been making decisions I don't know about, if she did trust me, then why go behind my back?"
Tatsuya thought to himself and responded, "Like you said, there's no point dwelling on the past we can only move forward, your time will come and that's why you carry their name…Hidetada Yotsuba"
"I still carry doubts about all of this Miyuki has been with you since childhood, I know this arranged marriage is new to us, but sometimes I feel like I don't deserve someone like her." Hidetada doubted himself.
Tatsuya grabbed his friend's shoulders and said, "Hidetada, you've done more for her than I have ever been able to in 17 years. She's quite happy, whenever we speak about you, she always carries a smile on her face and is always happy to see you when your dates are being arranged."
Hidetada gave a slight smile at such news, "Thanks you my friend I need that also there's something I'd want to ask you?" Hidetada inquired.
Tatusya looked at his friend with a stern look, "Thank you for all you've done I know it's been you watching over us when were out and about, and I just wanted to say I ask for your continued protection, should I ever fail, you're the only one I know who can save her, please?"
Tatsuya once again brought a smile to his face and without hesitation replied, "Of course, you've brought her happiness I've barely brought to her since we've grown up together, so I will humbly accept your offer." Tatsuya then bowed slightly.
"Well then, enough moping and worrying I unfortunately have to join Miyuki as well since she scored the highest, I'll be escorting up on stage, so I'll join you later after the introductions." Hidetada told his friend.
Hidetada went inside the assembly hall and looked around the grand room, it also doubled as the gym building as well. Looking among the crowd of students he came to find Miyuki.
Putting his hands around her eyes suddenly he asked her, "Guess who?" Miyuki simply smiled and said, "Is it big brother Tatsuya?" She teased her childhood friend.
"My, my, I didn't know I was as stiff as Tatsuya I may need to work on my shoulders then and relax more often." Hidetada replied japing at his friend's constant stiffness whenever he was around.
Miyuki turned and hugged Hidetada while looking up at him, "Where is Tatsuya-oniisan?" She inquired. "He said he wanted to kill some time before the assembly was to start officially, so are you ready?" Hidetada asked.
"Yes, my small speech is ready, but its not much a speech but…" Miyuki was holding a slip of paper and Hidetada looked inside it and read it:
As the sunlight streams gently,
And the vivid cherry blossoms flutter on this gorgeous spring day,
I feel so happy and honored that my wish to be admitted to the prestigious National Magic University First High School has come true. On behalf of the incoming students and filled with the pride of being a member of First High School, along with being admitted with the ones I love and hope to care for its nothing but an honor to be apart of this great establishment."
Hidetada finished reading it as he looked back to Miyuki who was blushing slightly, "You really are as graceful as can be aren't you, it makes me wonder if I'm truly worth of standing by your side?"
"Please stop that thinking, I know we've only just started getting used to this arrangement between us, but you mustn't doubt yourself, I'm happy to be with you and follow you wherever you go, I am yours until that day." Miyuki resolved herself to being out her betrothed's doubts for himself.
"You are right, but still any man you wouldn't doubt himself with such beauty and intelligence doesn't deserve such a thing." Hidetada replied as he stroked her right cheek.
"Hidetada-san, there are…" Miyuki embarrassed tried to play innocent, but Hidetada brought her into a soft embrace and whispered to her, "Miyuki, I'll always be with you, always." She was know blushing a bright hade of pink as she enjoyed the physical contact with her fiancé.
"I'll join you after I find Tatsuya, alright?" He finished as Miyuki nodded and went to the stage
An announcement came overhead at that time:
All incoming and current students, the matriculation ceremony for new and incoming students will begin shortly please make your way to the gymnasium building and be seated.
"That's your call, knock 'em dead." Hidetada said as he walked off to find Tatusya and find some open seats left.
Hidetada traveled the room until he found Tatsuya in the upper back portion of seats and found he was with two other female students. Seeing an empty seat next to the red-headed he sat down and said, "My, my Tatsuya, you're quite the ladies' man, aren't you?"
Realizing his friend's teasing he played along, "I have no idea what you mean, isn't that a bit rude, Hidetada?"
The two girls turned to Hidetada and introduced themselves, "You seemed to know Tatusya, my name's Erika Chiba, but you can call me Erika." The red head replied with a smile on her face. "My name is Mizuki Shibata, but please call me Mizuki if you prefer." The black-haired girl in glasses said. "So, what's your name?" Erika asked.
"My name is Hidetada… The rest you'll learn very soon if you stick close." Hidetada said with a wink.
The girls looked at each other in slight confusion as Hidetada looked to his friend and said, "I have go now, I'll see you afterwards."
The ceremony began as a student introduced Miyuki to the stand reciting the same small speech Hidetada read before the ceremony ended shortly afterwards and everyone began heading for their respective homerooms.
Hidetada joined Miyuki as the two left the gymnasium the pair met two other students one female, the other a male as she introduced themselves, "Miyuki-san that was quite a pleasant entrance speech you gave, my name is Mayumi Saegusa, President of the Student Council and this is Gyoubu Hattori-san, he is Vice-President of the Student Council."
"Thank you Saegusa-senpai." Miyuki replied with a bow to her upperclassman. Mayumi looked at Hidetada and was surprised she didn't see him, "Oh my, I didn't see you there and who might you be?"
Hidetada replied, "My name is Hidetada, unfortunately I don't like sharing my last name, so I prefer to leave people guessing." He said with a joking smirk on his face.
"Oh, aren't you mysterious, we were wondering if you'd join for a quick introduction to the Council if you could?" Mayumi asked the pair.
Miyuki answered, "Actually we were going to find my brother before homeroom actually." Mayumi smiled and replied, "The let us join you, I've met your brother, a Tatsuya if I'm correct?"
"Tall, stiff, doesn't look like he's smiled in years?" Hidetada japed at the sake of his friend. Miyuki nudged her fiancé slightly upset at his joke, but with a smile, nonetheless.
The four walked through the halls until they say Tatsuya speaking with Erika and Mizuki the girls Hidetada met from before. Miyuki ran for her brother and yelled out to him.
"Onii-sama! Onii-sama, we're sorry for making you wait!" Miyuki said with happiness in her voice as Hidetada joined her side.
"That was quick for you two." Tatsuya replied as he looked behind his sister and friend to see the same girl he'd met before and a boy he'd never met.
"Hello. We meet again it seems." Mayumi said lightly, while her companion looked at Tatsuya with a look of slight disdain and caution.
'So, he's noticed the patch on Tatsuya's uniform, this is going to be trouble I just know it.' Hidetada thought to himself looking at both Tatusya and Gyoubu.
Tatsuya bowed slightly out of respect for his upperclassmen. Deciding to play with her brother Miyuki said, "By the way Onii-sama, are you on a date already?" With a smile that could freeze you in place.
Both Erika and Mizuki looked with confusion as Tatsuya replied, "Of course not, Miyuki. These two are my classmates. It was rude to say that." He said rather harshly, seeming to not notice Miyuki's joke.
Miyuki looked surmised at her brother's tone, "I'm sorry." She apologized.
Hidetada intervened, "Tatsuya-san, regardless of our relationship I would think you'd know if Miyuki was telling a joke or not." Hidetada said with a smile on his face. Tatusya relaxed slightly, he knew that Hidetada was not being friendly, but was warning him.
"All the same though, it's nice to meet you. I'm Miyuki Shiba" Miyuki introduced herself to Erika and Mizuki. "I'm Mizuki Shibata, nice to meet you too," Mizuki replied. Erika then pushed passed Tatusya and introduced herself as well, "I'm Erika Chiba, but just call me Erika. Can I call you Miyuki?"
"Yes, of course." Miyuki replied. "Miyuki, you and Hidetada, you guys are pretty down-to-earth, huh?"
Tatusya interjected, "Miyuki, Hidetada; have you finished your business with the Student Council?"
Miyuki looked at her brother and thought to herself as Mayumi answered for her, "It's alright. I just wanted to introduce myself to them today."
Hattori was surprised, "But President!?" However, she ignored him and looked to both Miyuki and Hidetada, "Miyuki-san, Hidetada-san." Miyuki said, "Yes?"
"I'll tell you both the details some other day you too, Hidetada-sun. Let's have a nice chat some other time." Mayumi replied looking at the trio, her gaze lingering on Hidetada.
She then bowed slightly and began to walk off with Hattori-san objecting once more. Turning back, he had a look of disdain on his face as he looked at the group once more before himself leaving.
The group looked back at them as Miyuki turned and apologized to her brother and fiancé, "I'm sorry, Onii-sama, you as well Hidetada-san. That was all my fault…" She began to blame herself with a frown on her face.
Hidetada then pushed her hair out of the way, which shocked Miyuki, and a blush to come to her face. "Miyuki, you should know there's no need for you to apologize." Overcome in the moment she replied, "Hidetada…" As she stared at him longingly, Erika and Mizuki looked on in confusion. Mizuki now as red as a tomato.
"Uh… you two. Why don't we head out now?" Erika inquired as the group took their first day as students in First High School.
Later that day, Shiba Estate
The trio arrived at the Shiba estate as Hidetada decided to make dinner for the siblings as a sort of present for entering the most prestigious of magical institutions.
Hidetada was in the kitchen, while Tatsuya was working on researching magical sequences, even then Hidetada joined in his friend's work offering his opinion.
"So how far are you in your search?" Hidetada inquired Tatsuya as Hidetada continued cooking. "I'm still trying to find out a stable frequency on how to control my sequences to my own psions."
"I see, so a sort-of self-control mechanism, but since you don't have natural control, the use of your Silver Horn is limited in how your physical attributes are standing. Since the frequency can be unstable focusing it would be the best result." Hidetada replied.
"Yes, that's actually what I was thinking also your rice maybe burning." Tatsuya said with a straight face as Hidetada turned around and saw small wafts smoke rising from the rice cooker, he screamed, "Ah, not now!"
Just then Miyuki came in the room just as Hidetada finished with the rice, as Miyuki walked on by the and said, "I'm going to make some coffee now, okay?"
"Sure, that would be great/nice." Tatusya and Hidetada said in unison, respectively. Hidetada set the table as the two could hear how hard Miyuki was grinding the coffee, Hidetada spoke up, "Miyuki?" She replied, "Yes?" Replying he asked, "Is something wrong?"
Miyuki stopped for a few seconds as both boys looked at Miyuki for a few seconds till she answered, "Just now I got a call from those people, to congratulate me and Hidetada-san for starting high school, they said."
"Oh, you mean the old man and Sayuri?" Tatsuya spoke this time. "So, what about you? Did they…?" Miyuki asked her brother.
"No change there." Tatsuya simply replied. "Is that right?" Then Miyuki's raw anger unleashed as her ice magic released itself and she said, "So, they didn't even send you a single e-mail? Those people…"
She tried to continue until she felt someone grab her hand and put theirs on top of hers calming her; it was Hidetada, gripping tighter he replied, "Calm down. It'll be alright." Miyuki stopped and controlled herself, "I'm sorry, I lost my head for a moment." Hidetada hugged her from behind bringing her in closer.
Tatsuya then spoke up, "Instead of helping out with the company like Dad wanted me to, I blew him off and went on to high school." With that Tatsuya left the two lovebirds with a smile and left for the kitchen table.
Hidetada stroked Miyuki's cheek and brought her face to his as the two stared longingly at each other as he started, "I know this whole deal has not been the greatest for either of us, but I want you to know one thing that I'll always be here for you as well as your brother."
Miyuki blushed once more at how close the two were but responded, "I'm sorry about this, you've been put under so much stress and all I'm doing is making it worse…"
Hidetada poked her nose to stop her, a thing he'd been doing since they first met each other, he stopped her, "There's nothing you need to blame yourself for, its you and Tatsuya that bring a smile to my day, you most especially."
Miyuki blushed a slightly deeper shade of red more so, as Hidetada titled her head down and laid a small kiss on Miyuki's forehead as the two ended their hug and with smiles on their faces returned to the dinner table and later turned in for the night.
The next few days would be some of the most important in all their lives and would change everything, for worse or for better, who knows is anyone guess…
AN#1 – Here's the first chapter of Life's Moment's of Our Design, this takes place of course after the Okinawa Battle and finally starts at the introduction ceremony for the First high School
Of course, in the course of five years both Miyuki and Hidetada have grown closer together and Tatsuya's relationship with Hidetada is more like brothers than when they first met.
I will be showing off the growth of the relationship between Miyuki and Hidetada in a later chapter, for those who want to learn about how they got to where they are.
AN#2 – Remember to Follow, Favorite and Review! I wouldn't be here without you guys! :)
AN#3 – We all know that Tatsuya is the Guardian of Miyuki, so I've decided that Hidetada despite his power as a magician which will later be displayed and the status of being the next heir to the Yotusba, will also have a guardian.
· Out of these choices who should be his guardian(s)?
o Erika Chiba
o Mari Watanabe
o Sayaka Mibu
AN#4 – Since the whole discrimination 'arc' takes place in the beginning, my OC, Hidetada will have his own opinion on the matter and his own thoughts on solutions, his inspiration will be from real-world events and those of you who know about the Civil Rights Movement should know which leader I'll be using: Dr. Martin Luther Jr.